by Michael Rucker | Sep 30, 2026 | Thought Leader Interviews
Marina Cooley is an educator, hobby researcher, and emerging voice on work-life balance. As an Assistant Professor in the Practice of Marketing at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, she is known for her innovative teaching and standout course development....
by Michael Rucker | Sep 30, 2026 | Thought Leader Interviews
In September 2026, TEDx came to Ocean City, Maryland, for the first time, and I was fortunate to share the TEDxButterfish Cove stage with an extraordinary group of speakers. This interview is a compilation of conversations with five of them: an aviator, a survivor...
by Michael Rucker | Jun 23, 2026 | Thought Leader Interviews
Steve Kamb is the author of How to Try Again and founder of Nerd Fitness, an approachable fitness company that helps busy humans level up their lives. Since 2009, Steve has published research-backed essays and a weekly newsletter that explores failure,...
by Michael Rucker | Jun 23, 2026 | Thought Leader Interviews
Mia Sundstrom is a third-generation leader at the National Institute for Play (NIFPlay) and the granddaughter of its founder, Dr. Stuart Brown. She has been immersed in play-based learning and the research that underpins the field from an early age, and in 2026 was...
by Michael Rucker | Mar 23, 2026 | Thought Leader Interviews
Bree Groff is the author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously) and a workplace culture and transformation advisor focused on making work more human and more enjoyable. She is a senior advisor at SYPartners and has partnered with leaders at companies...
by Michael Rucker | Mar 23, 2026 | Thought Leader Interviews
Barrett Brooks is an executive coach, writer, and CEO of Presence-Based Coaching. He works primarily with seven-figure creator-founders, helping them grow their companies without losing themselves in the process. Previously, he served as COO of Kit, where he helped...
