Podcast Episodes

S2E10 - Female Leaders in Advertising: Taking Control in an Uneven Playing Field

Season 2 Episode 10

Life isn't fair. So what are you going to do about it?

In this episode, Jill Brinsdon shares her journey as a creative director and prominent leader in New Zealand's advertising industry. She talks wh…

Published on 8 months ago

S2E9 - Moving Beyond Polarization + Feel Good Viewing & Listening

Season 2 Episode 9

Host Chauncey Zalkin defines Actual People for its second year but not before diving into the movies, tv, and music that held the keys to change in 2025. Despite a backdrop of sadness and uncertainty…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

S2E8 - Neurodiversity and Individuality

Season 2 Episode 8

This episode, Host Chauncey Zalkin sits down with friend and British Futurist Melissa Sterry who combines a passion for fashion and art with multiple degrees in sustainability, architecture and scien…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

S02E7 - Multigenerational Women Facing Our Current Climate Together

Season 2 Episode 7

From divergent thoughts, convergent thoughts, indecision loops, and 'a ha moments' to touring middle schools, this discussion starts off with soul searching and moves on to the soul freeing way a wom…

Published on 9 months ago

S2E6 - Non-Linear Career Paths: Smashing the Ageism Hurdle

Season 2 Episode 6

Psychoanalyst. Mother. Clogger. Playwright.. Meet my mom's college friend who never stops learning and growing: an interview with Tarpley Long and a road map for Gen X women who never cared much for …

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

S2E5 - The Toll of Election Anxiety and How To Engage Meaningfully

Season 2 Episode 5

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Fears of Totalitarianism, and Finding Paradise

Spooky season is still not over: In this episode host Chauncey Zalkin covers Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Gorging on Political…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

S2E4 - The New Networking: How to Promote Yourself as a Creative Now (hint: it's not just social media)

Season 2 Episode 4

A New Vibration - The Optimism and Renewed Passion of Creative Boom Founder Katy Cowan

This is a special one. Katy was Chauncey's first pick for a guest episode when launching her podcast almost a yea…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

S2E3 - Our National Compromise - From Hope to Hanging On (And How to Get Back on Path)

Season 2 Episode 3

Host Chauncey Zalkin recounts a trip to the grocery store with her daughter reminiscing on Obama era ideals realizing, we've largely abandoned them. 

Written, directed, and executive produced by Chaun…

Published on 11 months ago

S2E2 - Gen Z, AI, and a Permanently Shifting Workplace Dynamic

Season 2 Episode 2

A conversation with Harris Poll Chief Strategy Officer, Libby Rodney.

Could the future of AI monetize creativity rather than exploit it? Is there a future version of capitalism where we ditch artifici…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

S2E1 - Divorce and Motherhood: Reacquainting Yourself with You

Season 2 Episode 1

On A Desire For More: The Summertime Sadness of the Single Mom + The Fire in the Pants That is Kamala's Art of War.

In the season premiere, Chauncey Zalkin reflects on her solo summer trip to New Zeal…

Published on 1 year ago