What’s the best part about an amazing entrepreneur story? You hear what they’re doing, and you think… Really? No one’s ever done that before!? Well we’ve got such a tale today. For so long, we’ve internalized the idea that you can’t build a business without harming the planet, or that doing something sustainable isn’t good business sense. Ben Christensen is out there proving that win/win/wins are truly possible, and in my opinion, these are the kind of solutions we need if we’re going to survive...
Dec 03, 2021•57 min
Raby Gueye is the founder and CEO of Teach For Senegal, which seeks to raise educational outcomes in Senegal so that one day every Senegalese child feels seen, loved, and liberated. She has a remarkable story that brought her from her native Senegal to the United States as a refugee. She dedicated her life to social justice issues, and a series of career choices and observations led her to returning to Senegal to create a program called Teach for Senegal, that gives young Africans the room to fi...
Nov 26, 2021•53 min
If your life hasn't taken a straight and obvious path, you're not alone. In fact, many people you admire have taken crazy detours before arriving on the right path for them. For the full article: https://rosspalmer.com/the-vehicle-vs-the-destination/
Nov 23, 2021•10 min
The old models of success are broken and won't work in the new world. If you’re not sure how your unique skills and interests add up to a meaningful career you love, then this is the podcast for you. I interview people who have forged their own path in life, defying conventions and finding something bigger than money to believe in. Find show highlights, research notes, videos and more at beattheoftenpath.com .
Nov 21, 2021•2 min
It's World Toilet Day! Isabel Medem is the co-founder of Sanima, a social startup that took on the challenge of providing sanitation to Lima, Peru, a city where 850,000+ people are denied access to basic sanitation, something most of us take for granted every day. World toilet day raises awareness of the fact that roughly 3.6 billion people are living without access to safely managed sanitation.
Nov 19, 2021•54 min
Andrew Tarvin is a seasoned public speaker and author, with a TED talk called “The Skill of Humor” that’s garnered over 11 million views as of this taping. He’s the author of 3 bestselling books on humor, and he’s delivered over 500 talks on humor to some of the largest companies in the world. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Nov 12, 2021•54 min
Debra Fine went from feeling uncomfortable in social situations to building an impressive solo career as an author and keynote speaker. She turned her greatest weakness and fear into her greatest strength and asset. She’s now a multiple bestselling author, speaker, coach, and mentor to other authors, my own father among them. Her story is proof that with grit and determination (and sometimes our backs up against a wall), we can persevere and achieve remarkable things. Follow me on Instagram: @th...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
It's Halloween... A time for scary stories that will rock you to your core. Take heed, so that you don't follow the example of this chilling tale. And also -- eat some candy. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Oct 31, 2021•3 min
Dr. Ramses Alcaide is the co-founder and CEO of Neurable, a company creating wearable brain control interfaces. Their flagship product is a pair of headphones that can respond to your brainwaves just by wearing them as normal. Suffice it to say, few people out there are as on the bleeding edge of what’s to come as Dr. Alcaide, so today we talk about how he was able to build his company, follow his passion, find his "why", and shape the future of human technology along the way. Follow me on Insta...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson. So you've decided to become a professional weirdo like me! You're ready to cast aside the shackles of an ordinary life and leap into the unknown. Great! So what now? Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Oct 27, 2021•6 min
Commercially sold tampons and feminine hygiene products are horrible for both your body and for the environment, leeching tons of harmful toxins and contributing greatly to plastic waste. This “small” issue affects half of the planet, and all of us indirectly, so it’s about time we started to have an open conversation about topics that were stupidly previously taboo. Celia has received several awards for her groundbreaking, carbon-positive start-up DAME, and she really embodies the spirit of the...
Oct 22, 2021•48 min
I can't believe the incredible people that have sat down with me on the show so far. When I look back at the first 50 episodes, it's hard to believe how many truly remarkable people have shared their stories. I wanted to take this time to reflect on where we've come from and where we're going. Here's to 50 more! Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Oct 15, 2021•10 min
Catalin is one of those rare individuals on the absolute bleeding edge of tech, who puts social entrepreneurship first. He’s been named Forbes 30 under 30, his startup Ello uses machine learning to teach children how to read, he’s used AI to look into criminal justice reform in the US, and he’s used augmented reality to help give people with autism emotional cues. We talk about mentorship in silicon valley, getting your ideas off the ground, and how you can make a difference in our modern world....
Oct 08, 2021•57 min
Becca Hume is the founder of TapSOS. If you’re able to speak or hear, you take for granted that you can pick up the phone and dial 911 here in the US, or 999 where she’s from. But for deaf people and the 650 million people with disabilities around the world, these critical moments are not easy or even possible. She made it her life’s mission to change the outdated emergency support systems, fundamentally improving the way we all get access to help.
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr
Beeing is an Italian start-up revolutionizing the way bees are kept and tracked. As it turns out, bees are so much more remarkable than we’ve ever known, and I think you’ll agree after this episode that this small company, founded by Roberto Pasi and Gabriele Garavini, is really doing something worthwhile. Their share their knowledge and passion for bees, and I express my ignorance -- it's a win/win! Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Sep 24, 2021•52 min
Babar Ali is an inspirational story like you’ve never heard before. When he was just 9 years old, he started his own school. Many children in his village were unable to get an education due to extreme poverty, and he took everything he learned from his own education and taught it to other children in his backyard. 19 years later, he has his own school with 400 students a year, he’s been recognized by the BBC, TED, Forbes, and more. All episodes: beattheoftenpath.com Follow me on Instagram: @ther...
Sep 17, 2021•50 min
Have you ever had a moment… where without warning, the path of your entire life was irrevocably changed? That’s what happened to my guest today. Aaron Baker was a professional motocross rider, with sponsors and a promising career. His bike stalled mid-air, leaving him with a career-ending spinal cord injury. He was given a 1 in 1,000,000 chance of ever regaining function. He’s turned that all around, using entrepreneurship and extreme dedication to build a center for people in similar situations...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
300 million golf balls are lost in the US alone each year. They take between 100 and 1,000 years to decompose. We NEED a better solution. Mitch Schols is a founder of biodegradablegolfballs.com, a fledgling company with goals to make a high-performance, eco-friendly golf ball. I dream of a day when we can shank our ball into the lake and not cause an environmental catastrophe! Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Sep 03, 2021•43 min
Lisa Lindahl is the inventor of the sports bra, or as it was known back then, the Jogbra. Her invention has changed the world of women’s sports forever, earning her a place in the Smithsonian and in the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Washington alongside legendary inventors like Thomas Edison. She’s also an author, a champion of epilepsy education and empowerment, and the inventor of a device for people recovering from breast cancer. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Aug 27, 2021•51 min
Ben Stern is the CEO and founder of Nohbo, Inc., a high-growth start-up that eliminates single-use plastic in a variety of consumer-facing products, like shampoo, bath products, and more. At a young age, Ben was featured on Shark Tank, where billionaire Mark Cuban invested in his company. Now he’s on a meteoric rise to greatness, with a mission that’s really worth rallying behind. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Aug 20, 2021•52 min
In 1989, Sharon Rowe built a business with no outside funding called ECOBAGS. She helped pioneer the greater shift away from single-use plastic and towards more sustainable business packaging and practices. She’s also the author of The Magic of Tiny Business, and she’s built an amazing life for herself, her employees, and her family. Oh and she also has a background in theater, so we’ve got that in common too! What an inspiring story we have today… Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
On your quest for unusual success stories and inspirational tales, I’m sure you’ve noticed that many coveted jobs are all remote. From Tim Ferriss’s iconic-if-possibly-misleading 4-hour Workweek to the DJs I’ve interviewed to record label managers to songwriters to thought leaders à la Simon Sinek, Marie Forleo, and more -- many of the world’s most coveted jobs/businesses are remote or at least, location-independent. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Aug 06, 2021•17 min
Leah Bonnema is a stand-up comedian and writer who recently moved from NYC to LA. She’s done performances on network television and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (a personal hero of mine), and she’s also written full-length books and scripts in addition to co-hosting a weekly podcast, Were You Raised by Wolves with Nick Leighton. Today we talk about making it as a comic in this crazy world. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Jul 30, 2021•55 min
Are your goals big enough? Are you chasing after something that you could consider your life’s work? Or are you like me, still searching for that unique combination of awesomeness? Tune in either way, because today’s guest is Vidjay Beerepoot, composer for Disney and TV/Film in Hollywood. We’ll talk about how he set the right goals and chased them down with relentless persistence, setting his targets in spans of 20 years, not 20 days. It’s such excellent stuff for someone who’s as impatient as m...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min
That's a wrap on season 3 of the podcast! We've had some remarkable guests this season, from entrepreneurs to charitable organization founders to social media experts to a reporter for the NHL and so much more, the range of talent and skill this season has been immense. I'm beyond honored that these fine people have shared their wisdom with me! Follow me: @therosspalmer on Instagram
Jul 10, 2021•16 min
Once upon a time, Vikrant was down to his last dollar. He wrote several books—even though he doesn’t consider himself a writer—trying to get a bestseller. From there the idea was born to create an “angel writing” service for people who want to create a bestselling book but aren’t writers, and that idea has blossomed into a successful business for him. This episode talks about what it takes to sell a book if you want to make one, and we also talk about how he created a successful business. Follow...
Jul 02, 2021•50 min
Nicola Cavanagh had her life all planned out. She was succeeding in the corporate world, she fought hard to attain that coveted “director” status. But the further she climbed, the more she realized the corporate world wasn’t for her. So she set out on her own to build her own recruitment company. Oh - did I mention she also became a medal-winning bodybuilder? We talk about that critical moment when a person decides “enough is enough” and sets out on their own. If you’ve considered making the lea...
Jun 25, 2021•57 min
Freek Coppens, otherwise known as Ferreck Dawn, is a Dutch musician and DJ with millions of streams per month. Before COVID, he was touring the globe continuously. In this episode, we talk about how he was able to achieve his goals by staying determined and never losing sight of what he wanted in life. It’s such an inspiring tale of triumphing against all odds. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
Jun 11, 2021•53 min
Aside from being a brilliant play on words, (kidding), Beat the Often Path was born out of my own desire for better input. I wanted to share some insights into the "why" of this podcast, to help you put a context around what you're hearing.
Jun 04, 2021•11 min
Kara Hammer is a reporter for the Nashville Predators NHL hockey team on Bally Sports. When you discover how Kara stuck with a dream with single-minded focus, I know you are going to be as impressed with her story as I am. We’ll learn how she worked her way up the food chain to a coveted spot as an NHL reporter, fulfilling a childhood dream. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for validation that yes, you CAN achieve what you set out to, as long as you approach your unusual path in the ri...
May 28, 2021•1 hr
