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Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Melissa G Wilson, Billy Dexter
69 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text Most people negotiate with one billionaire in their lifetime. De Smith negotiated with 31 of them simultaneously. As CEO of the NFL Players Association for 15 years, the former homicide prosecutor didn't just survive what ESPN called "the toughest job in all of sports." He transformed it, creating over $150 billion in value for players while revolutionizing how we think about athlete safety and life after the game. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on Awake the Network, De. ...
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Send us a text Most people negotiate with one billionaire in their lifetime. De Smith negotiated with 31 of them simultaneously. As CEO of the NFL Players Association for 15 years, the former homicide prosecutor didn't just survive what ESPN called "the toughest job in all of sports." He transformed it, creating over $150 billion in value for players while revolutionizing how we think about athlete safety and life after the game. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on Awake the Network, De. ...
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Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
When the Toughest Job in Sports Met Its Match
Send us a text Most people negotiate with one billionaire in their lifetime. De Smith negotiated with 31 of them simultaneously. As CEO of the NFL Players Association for 15 years, the former homicide prosecutor didn't just survive what ESPN called "the toughest job in all of sports." He transformed it, creating over $150 billion in value for players while revolutionizing how we think about athlete safety and life after the game. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on Awake the Network, De. ...
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2 weeks ago
49 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
From Corporate Success to Purpose-Driven Impact with Sally Ruecking
Send us a text What happens when a thriving corporate career collides with a mother's love? In this powerful episode of Awake In the Network, where destiny happens, we sit down with Sally Rucking—a woman who traded first-class airline travel for a front-row seat to changing lives. After 17 years soaring through the corporate skies with a major airline, Sally made a decision that would transform not only her life but also thousands of others'. When her daughter's severe allergic asthma led to ...
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4 weeks ago
41 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
When Business Meets the Unexplained: A Halloween Special
Send us a text Are You Truly Awake to the Connections Around You? Life is a game of connected outs on many levels. Sometimes those connections lead to career opportunities and business success. Other times? They lead to mysteries that defy explanation. Join hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson, along with producer John St. Augustine, for an extraordinary episode that bridges the corporate world with the supernatural, just in time for Halloween. 🎃 This Episode's Spine-Tingling Stories: The...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Your Career Won't Survive the AI Revolution (But Your Questions Will)
Send us a text The 11-Year-Old CEO Who Rewrote the Rules of Innovation Picture this: An 11-year-old walks into Great Western Savings with his father, opens a business account, and launches "Effortless Programming," teaching BASIC programming to neighborhood kids from his living room. That boy was Joseph Bradley. Today, he's the CEO leading a $500 billion initiative to build the world's first cognitive city. This isn't just another tech success story. It's the blueprint for thriving in an age...
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2 months ago
59 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
When a Stranger Flies 4,000 Miles Just to Give You Back Your Past
Send us a text When a Stranger Flies 4,000 Miles Just to Give You Back Your Past The Extraordinary Baseball Story That Reveals the Hidden Power of Trust Picture this: A man in England finds a 1970s Chicago White Sox jacket on eBay. Through careful detective work, he realizes it belonged to former player Eric Soderholm. But here's where the story gets remarkable—instead of trying to profit from his discovery, he flies from England to Chicago for one purpose: to return the jacket to its rightfu...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
The Master's Touch: Advanced Human Skills That Make Networking an Art Form
Send us a text From "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" - Part 2: The Deep Psychology of Human Connection Beyond the Basics: Why Master Networkers Are Artists, Not Algorithms While Part 1 explored the fundamental human elements AI cannot replicate, Part 2 reveals the sophisticated psychological and emotional intelligence that separates networking novices from networking masters. These are the advanced human skills that turn connection into an art form—capabilities so nuanced and int...
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3 months ago
55 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
The Irreplaceable Human Touch: Why Real Networking Can Never Be Automated
Send us a text From "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" - A Masterclass in Human-Centered Connection The Heart-Centered Advantage: What AI Will Never Understand In a world increasingly dominated by digital connections and automated outreach, the most successful networkers understand a fundamental truth: authentic relationships are built on deeply human elements that no algorithm can replicate. The Art of Authentic Curiosity Real networking isn't about collecting contacts—it's about ...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
When Was the Last Time You Had a Real Conversation That Changed Everything?
Send us a text The Art of Connection: Key Insights from Melissa G. Wilson, along with Podcast Producer and Regular Co-Host of Awake in the Network, go "Book Riffing." In a dynamic episode of "Awake in the Network," Melissa G. Wilson and radio veteran and podcast producer, John St. Augustine, engaged in what Melissa calls "book riffing:" the practice of bringing written insights back to life through authentic conversation. Their wide-ranging discussion revealed profound truths abou...
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4 months ago
50 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
A Summer. A Bar. A 19-Year-Old kid Who Thought He Knew Everything.
Send us a text Picture this: You're 19, your girlfriend just transferred to Colorado, your parents just moved to a new town, and you're completely lost. Then your dad bumps into an old college buddy at a Chicago bar, and suddenly you're living in a basement on Dearborn Street, serving drinks to a crowd that's about to teach you everything college never could. That's exactly what happened to Peter Tiernan. And 40 years later, he finally wrote it down. Why This Episode Is Different Billy and Me...
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4 months ago
52 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
From Chicago's South Side to the C-Suite
Send us a text Meet Nichole Barnes-Marshall: The Leader Who Turned Networking Into an Art Form What happens when a political science major becomes one of America's most respected DEI executives? You get a masterclass in authentic relationship building that spans 30 years, 20,000+ vinyl records, and countless lives transformed. This Episode Will Change How You Think About: 🌟 Building Networks from Scratch Watch Nichole reveal how she rebuilt her entire professional network after moving from Ch...
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5 months ago
47 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Transform Your Story, Transform the World: Featured Guest: Anita Brick on "Awake in the Network"
Send us a text What happens when you discover possibilities you never knew existed? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Anita Brick, who shares her remarkable journey of awakening to potential that emerged from an unexpected and unwanted setback. To create value, she transformed the pain into a better life. Her story isn't just inspiring—it's a roadmap for you to step into the potential you didn’t even know you had. The Magic of Staying Awake "When you're awake, you will not quake, so ...
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5 months ago
41 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Where Destiny Happens: The Podcast That's Redefining What Real Networking Looks Like
Send us a text What happens when you combine "The Voice of America," Chicago's networking maven, and a master storyteller? Pure magic. Welcome to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens," through honest conversations, genuine laughter, and the kind of authentic connections that change lives. Meet Your Hosts Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously Billy Dexter – The networking wizard who's built 21 successful networks across United Airlines, Monster, MTV Networks, and Heidrick & Stru...
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6 months ago
57 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
The Psychology & Power of Effective Negotiation
Send us a text "Negotiation is our lifestyle. Every communication, every conversation, every dialogue that we have can be viewed as a negotiation." – Adam Dolejš Are you someone who thinks negotiation is just for boardrooms and car dealerships? Think again! In this enlightening episode of "Awake in the Network," hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson welcome negotiation experts Gerry (founder of The Material Source) and Adam Dolejš (certified negotiator and ethical influence coach) for a ma...
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6 months ago
37 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
From Amsterdam to Miami: How Brand Anthropologist Anouk Pappers Builds Powerful Personal Brands
Send us a text "You are who Google says you are." - Anouk Pappers In a world where first impressions increasingly happen online, understanding how to craft your personal brand has never been more crucial. On this episode of the "Awake in the Network" podcast, we welcome brand anthropologist and online presence architect Anouk Pappers, who shared her fascinating journey and powerful insights on personal branding. Who is Anouk Pappers? Born and raised in Amsterdam, Anouk's innate curiosity abou...
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7 months ago
53 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
The Privilege of Whimsy: A Powerful Conversation with Kim Foxx
Send us a text From the projects of Cabrini Green to becoming the first Black woman to lead the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Kim Foxx's extraordinary journey is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and authenticity. JOIN HOSTS BILLY DEXTER AND MELISSA G. WILSON AS THEY EXPLORE: How growing up in Chicago's Cabrini Green shaped Kim's identity and fueled her determinationThe profound impact of meeting her first lawyer—a moment that changed the trajectory of her lifeHer groundbreaking ...
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8 months ago
52 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
30 Years of Impact: Empowering Rural Healthcare with Michelle Rathman
Send us a text Join us as we interview Michelle Rathman. Michelle founded Impact! Communications, Inc., in 1989. For over 30 years, Impact! has provided a broad range of strategic advisory, decision support, communications, and creative solutions to healthcare organizations, including urban and rural hospitals, health clinics, and community health centers. Michelle and her team bring experience and expertise that has helped several rural hospitals gain public support to invest millions ...
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8 months ago
50 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Steve Reese and the Importance of Sleep
Send us a text Steve P. Reese is a trailblazer on a mission to transform how we approach health and success—one night’s sleep at a time. With nearly three decades in sports technology, personal battles with sleep challenges, experiencing domestic violence as a child, and groundbreaking work with the Phoenix Suns, Steve brings a unique blend of humor, data, and heartfelt storytelling to the table. He highlights alarming statistics on sleep deprivation—from increased cancer risks to metabolic d...
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9 months ago
58 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
The Healthcare Revolution We Need: Robert Slayton on Business, Wellness & Human Connection
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of "Awake in the Network," hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson sit down with healthcare innovator and author Robert Slayton to explore the intersection of healthcare reform and human wellness. From his early days in rural Ohio, learning the value of community to becoming a leading voice in healthcare supply chain management, Slayton shares how he's helping companies reclaim trapped profits while creating healthier, happier workplaces for employ...
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9 months ago
46 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Can Engineers Build Better Leaders? Cheryl Unlocks the Secrets
Send us a text Cheryl Stokes Cheryl is the CEO of CNEXT, a leadership development and executive networking company that helps connect, develop and advance high-impact leaders. Before taking on her CEO role, Cheryl was a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, consulting in the firm’s Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Culture Shaping practices. Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Cheryl was the regional managing director for Duke Corporate Education’s European oper...
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10 months ago
50 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Heart Over Hustle: Leadership Lessons with Barb Burgess
Send us a text Join us for a transformative episode of the Awake in the Network Pod featuring Barb Burgess, founder of Corluma and former COO of the Wright Foundation. With over three decades of experience transforming organizations and leaders, Barb shares her unique perspective on leadership that turns traditional performance-based approaches on their head. "Leadership is like being an archeologist," Barb reveals in this enlightening discussion. "You're just going to see what's there, which...
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10 months ago
51 minutes

Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Send us a text Most people negotiate with one billionaire in their lifetime. De Smith negotiated with 31 of them simultaneously. As CEO of the NFL Players Association for 15 years, the former homicide prosecutor didn't just survive what ESPN called "the toughest job in all of sports." He transformed it, creating over $150 billion in value for players while revolutionizing how we think about athlete safety and life after the game. In this raw, unfiltered conversation on Awake the Network, De. ...