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Spark

Spark, hosted by Kellee Marlow, on KXSF.FM in San Francisco, focuses on curated conversations with change-leaders and influencers- to inform minds, inspire ideas and ignite innovation. Basically, conversations that enable us to transcend beyond what we believe we are capable of.

Episodes

Entrepreneurship During Pandemic

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center (REC) has helped over 30,000 people become entrepreneurs. The center guides many people without higher education, skills and capital to realize their economic independence through business ownership. REC understands how to break through the barriers that prevent people from becoming entrepreneurs.

Apr 23, 202042 minEp. 25

Future of AI

Briana Brownell is a data scientist and entrepreneur, whose expertise has been highlighted in media outlets including Forbes and TEDx . She was named Authority Magazine 's Top Women Leaders in AI.

Apr 09, 202039 minEp. 24

Epidemic of Loneliness: Part 2 (Solutions)

Kellee Marlow talks with David Siegel, CEO of Meet Up on how its software is addressing the epidemic of loneliness and creating in-person events and groups for people to meet up. There are over 35 million people who are using Meet Up today. The rise of find a friend software application is here to stay. Kellee Marlow interviews Olivia June CEO of Hey! Vina, on how its software application can help you to connect with others with similar interests, create gatherings and build new friendships anyw...

Apr 02, 202056 minEp. 23

Laughter During Crisis

Alicia Dattner has been winning awards and rocking comedy clubs like The Improv. She has performed with Maria Bamford, Ali Wong, Moshe Kasher, Arj Barker, Kate Willett, Ann Randolph, and many more luminaries. She is a spiritual practitioner of letting go through comedy, humor and laughter.

Apr 01, 202015 minEp. 22

Epidemic of Loneliness

Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology, specializing in connections between social relationships, stress, and health at Brigham Young University. She has worked with government organizations to address this issue. Her research has been highlighted in the BBC 100 Breakthrough Health Discoveries in 2015, New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Today Show, and other major media outlets. Tim Bono is a is the author of Happiness 101: Simple Secrets to Smart Living & Well...

Mar 12, 202054 minEp. 21

New Model of Community and Inspiration

Grace Kraaijvanger, founder of The Hivery (featured in Forbes , Entrepreneur , Elle and other media outlets), focuses on fashioning space, where the creative and collaborative process can be cultivated. She layers in empowerment, community and inspiration to this evolving experience.

Feb 27, 202056 minEp. 20

Stress-Proof Your Brain (& Combat Negative Self-Talk)

Melanie Greenberg has more than twenty years of experience as a professor, writer, researcher, clinician, and coach. Her advice has appeared in media outlets including CNN, BBC Radio and ABC News . She is the author of The Stress-Proof Brain and named one of the 30 Most Prominent Psychologists to follow on Twitter by the British Psychological Association.

Feb 20, 202054 minEp. 19

Achieving More With Less Time

Craig Jarrow is the author of Time Management Ninja and 31 Days, 31 Ways: Daily Tips for Time Management Mastery . His advice has appeared in various media outlets including Fast Company and CBS News . He will also discuss how you can sustain the momentum of productivity and become your lifestyle.

Feb 13, 202054 minEp. 18

The Influence of Dark Money

Ann Ravel is the former Chair of the Federal Election Commission, under Obama Administration. Previously, Ms. Ravel served as Chair of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, under Governor Jerry Brown. She is a lecturer at UC Berkeley, School of Law.

Feb 06, 202054 minEp. 17

Creating & Sustaining New Habits

Elliot Berkman, a contributing writer to Psychology Today, Director of the Center for Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Social & Affective Neuroscience Lab, at University of Oregon, talks about the motivational and cognitive factors that contribute to your success and failure in developing new habits and achieving goals. He also discusses how to attain the top 4 goals that most people have: 1) Loose weight, 2) Exercise more, 3) Save more money, and 4) Learn a new skill....

Jan 30, 20201 hrEp. 16

Career Reinvention

Nancy Collamer is the author of of Second-Act Careers: 50+ Ways to Profit from Your Passions During Semi-Retirement . Her advice has been featured in NBC Nightly News, CNN, the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets.

Jan 23, 202058 minEp. 15

Clearing & Renewal for the Life You Want to Live

Nicole Anzia's advice on organizing your space and life has appeared in various media outlets including NPR and InStyle . She will also share the best approach to simplifying and sustaining it year-around.

Jan 16, 202059 minEp. 14

Anti-Aging of Your Brain

Dr Sheldon Jordan is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at UCLA. He is chief investigator and author for numerous institutional studies, evaluating and treating neurological diseases and other age-relating illnesses. Dr Sheldon Jordan is also focused new anti-aging approaches, including stem cell and exosome research to turn back the clock.

Jan 09, 20201 hrEp. 13

Life is Art and Art is Life

Susan Cervantes is also the founder of Precita Eyes Muralists Center, creating opportunities for those who have no access to art. In addition to her famous works, she discusses the legacy of creating new artists, who had never drawn before and everyone has the artist in them.

Dec 27, 201955 minEp. 12

Outsmarting Your Smartphone

Tchiki Davis is a contributing writer for Psychology Today, well-being technology expert and author of Outsmart Your Smartphone: Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance, and Connection IRL. She will also share how you can cultivate more happiness in the new year.

Dec 19, 201952 minEp. 11

Empowering Through Gratitude

Dr Robert Emmons is a leading scientific expert on gratitude. His research has been featured in the New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , NPR , PBS , Today and other news outlets. He is also an author, professor of psychology at UC Davis, and the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Positive Psychology .

Dec 05, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 10

Reversing Mindset of Success

Kristin Morrison is an author, coach and entrepreneur. Her pet business success story has lit up the media sites as featured on MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Thrive Global and other sites. She coaches people transitioning to become entrepreneurs.

Nov 21, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 9

Navigating Modern Dating World with Success

Cora Boyd is a dating and relationship coach. Her line-up challenge in identifying which stranger is together with whom went viral, garnering over 11 million views on the Cut. She has written for the Tinder platform which boasts 30 billion matches to date.

Nov 14, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 8

Stepping into Your Authentic Power

Lynn Kirkham is the founder of Yes, You Can Speak. She has coached thousands of people, including corporate leaders and presenters on identifying and releasing their inner barriers. As a result, they are realizing their vision with genuine confidence.

Oct 31, 20191 hrEp. 7

10 Signs of Unhealthy Relationship

Megan Shackleton is the Chief Program Officer at One Love Foundation. She discusses 10 signs of both a healthy and unhealthy relationship. Also, Megan addresses how to identify and support those who you see in an unhealthy situation.

Oct 24, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 6

Connecting Through Laughter

Alicia Dattner has been winning awards and rocking comedy clubs like The Improv. She has performed with Maria Bamford, Ali Wong, Moshe Kasher, Arj Barker, Kate Willett, Ann Randolph, and many more luminaries. She is a spiritual practitioner of letting go through comedy, humor and laughter.

Oct 17, 20191 hrEp. 5

Asserting Yourself Gracefully & Effectively

Rachel Kjack is a social fluency expert who coaches people to become more verse in various social skills, enabling them to be successful in any interaction, situation and environment.

Oct 10, 201957 minEp. 3

Dealing with Anxiety Disorders & Brainsonix Innovation

Dr Bystritsky is Professor & Director of UCLA’s Anxiety Disorder Program and Founder of Brainsonix. He treats a wide range of mental disorders. Brainsonix innovates device treatments to modulate the brain function non-invasively.

Oct 10, 20191 hrEp. 4

Projecting Your Authentic Self

Sue Yerou is the founder of Style Rehab, an image and transformation consultancy. She coaches people to live and project their best-true self.

Sep 26, 201956 minEp. 2

Social Fluency

Rachel Kjack is a social fluency expert who coaches people to become more verse in various social skills, enabling them to be successful in any interaction, situation and environment.

Sep 19, 201957 minEp. 1