The Jalapeño

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Society & Culture

conversations with spirited leaders - artists, business owners, athletes and more

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Episodes

Personal Health - Riki Bryan

Take care of your health so you can take care of your life. Riki Bryan will show you how. Riki is the owner of Hardboiled Holistics, a fitness speakeasy in Brooklyn where he coaches and guides his clients toward physical strength and mobility. With ambitions spanning beyond physical training, Riki plans to use HB as a step toward his larger goal to create a lifestyle rehabilitation retreat. In this episode, we discuss the importance of exercise and how consistent movement and a clean diet can ha...

Nov 13, 2016•49 min

Visual Art - Pierce Meehan

What drives your creativity? Pierce Meehan is a visual artist working with materials related to 'aquaculture'. His latest focus his surf panel series, inspired by his southern California roots and love of family. In this episode, Pierce discusses his inspirations, aspirations, and roundabout way of ending up where he is now. Enjoy!

Oct 06, 2016•54 min

Reading, Writing, & Storytelling - Ted Thompson

Why does reading matter? Ted Thompson, author of "The Land of Steady Habits", shares ideas on how reading stories can spark our potential.

Aug 22, 2016•58 min

Design, Collaboration, Apprenticeship - Rob Herschenfeld

Rob Herschenfeld is a jack of many trades. Woodwork, metalwork, building, design, restoration - Rob has mastered them all. His design firm Ar & Dee is active in Brooklyn and Manhattan, sought after for creative strategy, taste, and dedication to quality. He has a diverse and well-known list of clients, having worked with groups like Pilgrim Surf + Supply, Roberta's Pizza, Brooklyn Roasting Company, Russ & Daughters, and Upright Brew House. In this conversation we discuss the importance o...

Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 9 min

Leadership - General George Casey

What does it take to be a good leader? This question and more are explored in this episode. George Casey, Jr. is a four star General who served 41 years as an American soldier, eventually leading as the 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Known for his integrity, candor, and humor, General Casey is widely credited with restoring balance to the Army during one of the most unusual periods in political and military history, and in leading efforts to keep the army relevant in the 21st century. He ...

Jun 30, 2016•58 min

Teamwork - Cory Schneider (New Jersey Devils)

Cory Schneider is the starting goalie for the New Jersey Devils. The day before his last game of the 2015-2016 season, Cory and I discussed his background and what it takes to excel as a teammate and a leader. Thank you for listening. For more information check out: www.thejalapenoshow.com

May 27, 2016•31 min

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