Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU

We spend our hours ‘connected,’ but we’re drifting away from real human connection. Especially to ourselves. Join host Leticia Latino and her inspiring guests in exploring ways to reconnect to your essence, to your definite purpose, to what makes you TICK. Are you ready?”

Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 343 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU, a society show with 343 episodes published.

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  Episode #344

  E344: Andrew Lopianowski - AI, Leadership & the Future of Human Work

  Sep 27, 202644 min

  Learn More about Andrew at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alopianowski/ SHOW NOTES 1:54 Andrew grew up traveling due to his father's work as a telecommunications engineer 4:35 Realized he was drawn to psychology and human behavior 6:31 AI is not the problem in business – outdated industrial structures are 10:46 The education system was designed for the analog world and colonial period 12:08 Need to move from deductive reasoning to abductive reasoning ⚠️ 17:16 Risk officer: "We put in so much risk management that now nobody takes any risks. And that is the risk." 19:17 Organizations still see AI as a tool they can bolt on instead of redesigning the system 20:49 AI will present the opportunity for humans to be more human 27:23 From "I" to "we" – humans organize around collective objectives, not just individual targets ️ 32:22 Sports stadiums: thousands of strangers speaking with one voice through collective sense-making 39:07 Trust is the next currency – not just human-to-human, but trust with technology ❓ 41:25 What makes Andrew tick: challenging people to question why they think what they think   Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

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  Episode #343

  E343: David Solbach - The 1960s Changed Human Consciousness: A Journey Through Revolution, Reinvention & Backlash

  Sep 19, 202647 min

  Learn More about David at: https://davidsolbachauthor.com/   SHOW NOTES   [1:28] Music was the first thing in the world: got a clarinet in second grade [4:18] Arrived in San Francisco in 1965: beats were old-fashioned, hippies arriving ⚡ [6:32] The Cold War colored everything: ducking under desks for nuclear holocaust drills ✍️ [7:48] Decided he was going to be a great novelist [12:41] Driving a taxi was a real education [15:13] Jazz taught him improvisation and also how to write [17:08] *In the Shadow of the Plague* – set in Oregon during COVID recovery [21:08] 10 square miles of forest land: either protect it or log it for family money [22:46] A letter to his brother – beautiful reflection on the half-century his brother missed ️ [27:29] "We've totally given up on preventing climate change – now it's adapt to it" [30:00] His grandfathers grew up farming with horses and lived to see a man on the moon [33:11] "We no longer agree on the facts – we've given up on reality" [35:42] The 60s were a shift from salvation ethic to self-realization ethic ⚔️ [39:52] The Civil War is still being fought – unresolved issues have resurfaced [45:41] There's a force that defies entropy – it's in all of us   Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

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  Episode #342

  E342: Tina Weiss - Turning Trauma into Triumph

  Sep 7, 202640 min

  Learn more about Tina at:  https://tinaweiss.com or follow her on her social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/tinaweiss_author/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/tinaweissauthor https://www.youtube.com/@tinaweiss2744 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaaweiss/ SHOW NOTES [1:42] Tina's early years – fashion was in her blood from age six [3:55] Entrepreneur lessons: find mentors, learn the industry before starting [7:10] Pivoting from fashion to skincare [10:01] Mentorship is 360 degrees – a mentee can open doors for you too [12:54] Visiting her niece studying in Florence [14:40] First robbery in Florence – wallet stolen, but passport was locked in the safe [15:57] Arrived in Venice where the second robbery happened [18:04] Her strength, resilience, and faith guided her home ✡️ [19:33] Orthodox Jewish upbringing – Why did God put her through this? [24:34] Before Italy, dental surgery left her unable to speak properly for 3 years [27:14] A film producer friend said, "You have to write a book first so people understand"y [28:36] Women take care of everyone else, and forget themselves [30:09] She watched her dad's slow decline during COVID [34:52] Take your pain to purpose, trauma to triumph, fear to faith [35:43] Drawn to old world art, architecture, culture, music – she was raised on classical music 37:45 Live every day, every moment, the best way you can Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

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  Episode #341

  E341: Jeffrey Meshel- What do you do, and why should anyone care?

  Aug 31, 202641 min

  SHOW NOTES   1:26 Jeffrey on his origin story – always liked people, even as a kid 5:11 Why he hates the word "networking": it connotes low-integrity activity 8:37 The 9/11 story: Bob saved by fireman Frank – now they're like family 12:27 Never go against your gut feeling. 14:52 "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment." 19:07 How he became an author: encouraged by Harvey McKay  22:45 Making introductions without being asked: "I want to make a difference in their lives." 25:03 The banker story: raised $17,000 for his family after nephew died in a car crash 29:40 Jeffrey got a board seat at Signature Bank – "Who am I? I'm a little real estate guy." 32:11 CPR Foundation: gave away 35,000 ice cream bars ️ 33:41 The Clarion Project – scours social media for threats, stopped 200 school shootings 37:41 Getting up every day with a smile on his face.   Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

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  Episode #340

  E340: Dr. Michelle Martin Bonner - Faith, Leadership & Making Things Happen

  Aug 21, 202640 min

  Learn more about Dr. Martin Bonner at: https://ammempowerment.org/ Show Notes 2:31 Michelle as a little girl: protecting other kids from bullies. 4:16 ⚖️ Decided at 12 she wanted to be a lawyer – inspired by Andrew Young at the UN. 8:38 The difference between giving advice and coaching. 11:03 ️ Practical advice: DON'T quit your job, build your passion concurrently. 15:22 First book: 90 Days Biblical Affirmations. 17:22 Jesus as the ultimate servant leader. 21:07 Michelle's story of co-parenting and learning forgiveness. 24:45 ️ Asking for help is a STRENGTH, not a weakness. 29:00 Dear Little Girl in Me: hiding money under the mattress as a child. 31:28 ❓ When tragedy strikes even the faithful ask "WHY?" 34:33 ⛪ Visit different houses of worship: diversity was created by God. 38:03 ✍️ Journaling is her anchor: Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at: Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com) Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

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