What happens when entertainment becomes a catalyst for cultural and policy change?

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with Vicki Shabo — Senior Fellow at New America’s Better Life Lab and Director of the Entertainment Initiative “Rescripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care.”

Vicki shares:

✨ Why U.S. culture treats caregiving and work-family struggles as “personal issues” — and how TV can shift that narrative

🎬 How shows like Grey’s Anatomy and High Potential are normalizing conversations about childcare, elder care, and paid leave

💡 What audience research reveals about the demand for more authentic, relatable family stories on screen

🌍 Why these narratives matter not just for representation, but also for policy, equity, and shared human experience

This conversation is a reminder that storytelling doesn’t just reflect reality — it can reshape it.

What happens when cutting-edge robotics meets orthopedic care?

In this episode, host Cameron Kit sits down with Dr. Daniel Gerscovich — an Adult Reconstruction specialist and hip and knee surgeon at Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates. Known for his tech-forward approach, Dr. G shares how smart implants, robotics, and digital recovery tools are transforming joint replacement and patient outcomes.

From stories of 80-year-olds hiking mountains post-surgery to predictions about VR-assisted operations and nanobot health monitoring, this conversation dives into the future of medicine — where technology doesn’t replace doctors, but amplifies what’s possible.

👉 Tune in to hear how Dr. Gerscovich is reshaping recovery, reducing fear around surgery, and opening the door to a more bionic future.

Meet Jay Smith — Regional VP of Sales at Zimmer Biomet Carolinas, with 20+ years of experience helping patients and surgeons unlock the power of orthopedic innovation.

In this episode of Coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, Jay shares:

🌟 How a personal story — his grandmother’s hip replacement — inspired his career in orthopedics

🦾 The evolution from flip phones and pagers to AI, robotics, and smart implants

🤖 How the Persona IQ “smart knee” is revolutionizing personalized recovery and patient care

💊 Why technology is helping reduce opioid use while speeding up recovery

💡 His biggest wish: patients seeking help sooner instead of suffering in silence

This episode is for anyone curious about how cutting-edge medtech is changing lives, improving outcomes, and redefining what it means to move without pain.

Meet Brett Davidson — founder of Wingseed and a leader in the global narrative change movement. Brett helps individuals and organizations unlock the power of story and listening to spark change, deepen connection, and move ideas into action.

In this episode of Coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, Brett shares:

🌍 Lessons from working with changemakers across West Africa through the Aspen Institute fellowship

📖 How storytelling helps us move beyond abstract “NGO-speak” into real human connection

⚖️ Why ethical storytelling matters — and how to avoid extractive or misleading narratives

🎬 The paradox of specificity: why the more detailed a story is, the more universal it becomes

🤖 How AI is reshaping storytelling — from opportunities to risks like deepfakes and misinformation

This conversation is for anyone who believes stories are more than anecdotes — they’re tools to reimagine the future and inspire collective action.

Meet Matt Leta — CEO & Partner at FutureWorks, bestselling author, and futurist helping B2B companies build their digital core, optimize operations, and accelerate growth.

In this episode, Matt shares:

🌍 How anxiety about the future fueled his passion for futurism and action

☀️ Behind-the-scenes of transforming solar energy giant Nextracker into an AI-powered enterprise

🤝 The origin story of Future Horizon, a global community born from Burning Man that helped launch nonprofits raising over $200M

📈 Why efficiency and optimization—not ideology—will drive the clean energy transition

🔮 His bold prediction that climate change will be solved, and how exponential technologies are reshaping our future faster than ever

Whether you’re into technology, entrepreneurship, or visions of a better tomorrow, this conversation will spark your imagination and leave you optimistic about what’s possible.

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kitt chats with Erik Clausen, Managing Director at CG Life, a brand and communications agency that merges creativity with science to make breakthroughs in life sciences and rare disease communications.

Erik shares:

🔬 His journey from environmental science to leading strategy in biotech and precision medicine

🧬 The fascinating story behind PowderMed’s DNA-based vaccine tech (spoiler: Pfizer bought them)

🎨 A beautiful art-meets-science campaign for Thermo Fisher that drove real business results

⚡ Why asking "why?" is at the heart of every strategic decision

💡 His perspective on the future of cell and gene therapy—and why it’s finally delivering on its promise

Whether you geek out over breakthrough biotech or thoughtful brand storytelling, this episode blends heart, science, and strategy in a way that’s anything but beige.

What if pregnancy were treated like training for a marathon — and your workout plan could save your life?

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with Dara Cook — former MTV Video Music Awards creative exec turned tech founder — to unpack the life-saving power of movement during pregnancy. Dara is the CEO and co-founder of Expect, the first maternal fitness platform where every workout is OB-GYN approved, blending music-video style production with unmatched diversity and medical credibility.

Expect isn’t just a fitness platform — it’s a maternal health movement backed by Techstars Healthcare, NYU, McKinsey’s inLA Accelerator, and investors from Wharton, HBS & Tiger Global Impact Ventures. Expect offers everything from cardio and dance to physical therapy-grade pelvic floor training — all grounded in science, inclusivity, and empowerment.

🎧 In this episode, Dara shares:

Why pregnancy is like a 40-week marathon — and how to train for it

How fitness reduces maternal mortality and empowers birth outcomes

Her sister’s birth story that changed everything

The crucial (and often ignored) role of the pelvic floor

Why femtech must be founded by the people it serves

Whether you're planning for pregnancy, recovering postpartum, or just want to reclaim your power through movement — this episode will change how you think about women’s health forever.

👶🏽💪🏽 Movement is medicine. Let’s make it mainstream.

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In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, we sit down with Dr. Dipu Patel — educator, innovator, and president of the Physician Assistant Education Association — to explore what happens when cutting-edge healthcare meets deep humanity.

Dr. Patel shares:

🧑‍⚕️ A life-changing patient encounter that shaped her philosophy on compassionate care

🩺 Why the stethoscope (yes, that stethoscope) is still one of the most powerful pieces of tech

🤖 Her vision of AI-powered digital companions in every household

📚 The behind-the-scenes journey of her book Digital Health, Telemedicine and Beyond

🚑 How smart AEDs and VR might just save more lives on the spot

From designing technology for closeness to teaching future clinicians how to lead with empathy, this episode is a masterclass in blending innovation with intention.

👩🏽‍💻 Connect with Dr. Patel on LinkedIn

🌐 Learn more at youownyourownstories.com

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In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit chats with Leslie Jebson, a dynamic healthcare operations leader and strategic growth expert currently with Prisma Health. Les brings an unconventional mix of clinical strategy, orthopedic innovation, and infectious humor to the conversation.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

The origin of Docs on Docs, a quirky new podcast where doctors recommend documentaries

Behind-the-scenes stories from working with elite athletes like the New York Yankees

Why robotic surgery is transforming orthopedic care

Les’s favorite futuristic (and waterproof!) casting tech

How a sense of humor and work-life balance have shaped his journey across the U.S.

If you’ve ever wondered how healthcare executives think about technology, storytelling, and joy—this one’s for you.

🎬 Plus, get inspired by Les’s reminder to embrace randomness, connect with strangers, and never take yourself too seriously.

#CoolCoolCoolPodcast #HealthcareTech #OrthoInnovation #DocsOnDocs #LeslieJebson #PrismaHealth #TechMeetsStory #PodcastLife

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with the brilliant Marcia Dawood, author of Do Good While Doing Well and host of The Angel Next Door podcast. Marcia shares her unexpected journey into the world of angel investing and how she's helping everyday people—especially women—understand that investing isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy.

💥 What you’ll learn:

✅ How Marcia became an angel investor—and why she wants you to become one too

✅ Why only 2–3% of VC funding goes to women and how to change that

✅ Her favorite innovations in femtech, like Rosie and Joylux

✅ The power of equity crowdfunding and how to get started (even with just $100!)

✅ Why you have permission to invest in what you believe in

From the SEC Advisory Committee to helping build tech that empowers women, Marcia is reshaping who gets to invest and how. If you've ever thought "investing isn’t for me", this episode is for you.

🔗 Explore Marcia’s book, podcast, and recommended platforms like Republic, WeFunder, and StartEngine in the show notes.

In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with the inspiring Dr. Katie Beaudoin, DMS, MPAS, PA-C — critical care PA, educator, patient advocate, and leader in advanced practice medicine.

Katie shares:

💥 A deeply personal story that transformed how she practices medicine

🧠 Her powerful perspective from both sides of the hospital bed

⚕️ Why AI and tech should enhance, not replace, humanity in care

🌎 How advanced practice providers are reshaping access to healthcare

💡 Advice for anyone trying to make a difference in healthcare, and why you should just start

This episode is a call to action for building a more empathetic, tech-smart, patient-first healthcare future.

🎧 Tune in for bold insights, real stories, and the grit it takes to change the system, from someone doing it every day.

In this episode of Cool People, Cool Tech, Cool Stories, host Cameron Kit sits down with the trailblazing Gloria Bouillon, A.A.E., ACE : commercial pilot, keynote speaker, aviation strategist, and founder of Aviatris Advisors.

Gloria shares:

✈️ Her journey from a childhood dream to becoming a top aviation leader

🌍 What Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) really means, and how it’s shaping future cities

💡 How her background on a farm sparked a lifelong passion for flight and engineering

📢 The power of community storytelling in driving public adoption of future mobility

🌱 Why AAM is about more than flying cars, it's about sustainability, accessibility, and equity

🎯 A plot twist in her career that changed everything

Whether you’re an aviation geek, a tech futurist, or just love a good story, this episode will leave you inspired by Gloria’s passion, grit, and vision for a cleaner, more connected future.

🔗 Learn more about Gloria and Aviatris Advisors in the show notes.

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In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, we sit down with Dr. Leona Hamrick — Vice President of Global Medical Affairs at PreludeDx™, breast cancer thriver, patient advocate, and board-certified healthcare professional.

Dr. Hamrick opens the conversation with a powerful story about ESPN’s Hannah Storm, who bravely went public with her DCIS breast cancer diagnosis. Leona shares how uncertainty, a weeklong delay in treatment guidance, and fear impacted Hannah’s emotional journey — and how clarity from her radiation oncologist instantly shifted her anxiety from a 10 to 0.

Leona then turns the spotlight inward, sharing her own shocking diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer — discovered accidentally, with no family history. Despite being a medical professional, she too made decisions based on fear, initially skipping radiation. Now, 10 years later, she shares her biggest lesson: never let fear guide your medical decisions — let knowledge lead the way.

We dive into:

How DecisionRT (by PreludeDx™) uses AI to predict risk of breast cancer recurrence over 10 years.

Why personalized medicine must become mainstream knowledge.

The crucial role of nurse navigators and the gap left by rushed physician consults.

Why there’s a dangerous lag between new tech and current medical guidelines.

The need for evidence-based medicine, and how patients can become stronger advocates for their own health.

Whether you’re in healthcare, a survivor, a patient, or just someone who wants to be informed — this episode will stay with you.

👉 Listen now to learn why embracing technology, asking better questions, and making informed choices could save a life — maybe even your own.

#coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory #BreastCancerAwareness #DCIS #HealthcareTech #PreludeDx #PatientAdvocacy #PersonalizedMedicine #RadiationTherapy #EvidenceBasedMedicine #WomenInHealthcare #CancerSurvivor #AIinHealthcare

From homemaker to lawyer to angel investor — Randi F. Plevy's story is a masterclass in bold reinvention. In this episode, she walks us through her winding journey of self-doubt, discipline, and discovery. Whether it’s picking up fencing at 40 or navigating high-stakes investments in women-led startups, Randi shows us what it means to dig deep and bet on yourself.

She shares how her curiosity led her to explore everything — from French sports to femtech — and how that same passion fuels her work at Angel Hive, backing companies like Red Drop Co., a menstrual care startup tackling stigma and supporting girls aged 8–19 with products built just for them.

From the frontlines of women’s healthcare, safety, and AI-driven medicine to the importance of personalization in tech, Randi reminds us: investing in women isn’t just ethical — it’s smart. Women-led startups often outperform, not just financially, but in how they impact communities.

This episode is a powerful look at the future of female entrepreneurship, the growing femtech space, and why doing good and doing business don’t have to be opposites.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lita Benduhn, Founder of BOOBS AND TATTOOS™ and Metamorphosis Ink LLC—a trailblazing healthcare provider and award-winning tattoo artist changing lives one drop of ink at a time.
Lita shares the remarkable story of how she built her business from the ground up—knocking on the doors of medical professionals with nothing but before-and-after photos and a vision to help survivors feel whole again. For over 3 years, she worked relentlessly to gain the trust of plastic surgeons and cancer centers, paving the way for regulated, art-forward healing.

From breast cancer survivors to young women battling self-harm, Lita’s journey is filled with deeply emotional moments, like the client whose cancer returned and wanted nothing more than to “die beautifully.” That same woman, after receiving her tattoo, went bare-chested to a tattoo competition… and won. The true magic? Her cancer disappeared shortly after.

Now, six years in, with clients traveling from across the country, Lita continues to advocate for safer tattoo procedures, professional certification for areola tattooing, and insurance coverage that honors both the physical and emotional recovery of survivors. Her concerns around nurses performing tattoos without training—and the urgent need for better regulations—are passionately voiced in this episode.

Lita is also the author of two powerful books under the Boobs and Tattoos name and recently opened a beautiful new studio near the beach—a sanctuary for healing and empowerment.

Tune in as we talk about body acceptance, mental health, and the sacred art of turning pain into beauty.

🔗 Connect with Lita:
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistlita/
🌐 Website: https://www.metamorphosis-ink.com/boobs-tattoos

Decisions, Not Questions: Bill Schmarzo on AI, Data, and the Future of Thinking

In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, we sit down with Bill Schmarzo, the legendary “Dean of Big Data,” to unravel what makes AI and data truly valuable in the real world. Bill shares stories from his early days hustling Strat-O-Matic baseball stats at 12, to shaping digital marketing strategy at Yahoo, and teaching the next generation of data leaders.

His big takeaway? It’s not about asking better questions — it’s about making better decisions. From the power of tribal knowledge on the front lines to how AI personal agents will soon help us navigate daily life, Bill drops wisdom on critical thinking, value creation, and why curiosity is still humanity’s sharpest tool.

If you care about AI, data strategy, decision science, or just want to hear from one of the best minds in the business — this one’s for you.

Imagine having access to the same market insights as Wall Street pros, all at your fingertips. No expensive subscriptions, no gatekeeping—just raw, real-time financial data that empowers everyday investors.

In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with Pierce Crosby, former General Manager of TradingView and co-founder of Merchant 7, to talk about democratizing financial data, the power of community in investing, and the fine line between opportunity and risk.

From helping retail investors make smarter decisions to navigating the rise of AI in financial markets, Pierce shares his journey of scaling TradingView from a 40-person startup to a global powerhouse with 800 employees—all while running his own startup consultancy on the side.

How can retail investors level the playing field against institutions? What’s the biggest mistake new traders make? And why does Pierce believe that the future of finance is all about community?

Join us as we break down the evolving world of fintech, the dangers of hype-driven investing, and why smart, steady strategies will always win out over risky bets.

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Imagine staying up all night, fueled by Mountain Dew and pizza, and building an AI-powered system that changes an entire industry—before you even graduate college. It sounds like a hacker’s fever dream, but for John K. Thompson, it was just the beginning.

In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with John K. Thompson, global AI leader at EY, author of (soon-to-be) five books, and a pioneer in analytics and AI.

From a rebellious childhood in a small Michigan town to building some of the earliest AI-driven decision-making systems, John shares his journey through the rise of machine learning, big data, and now, causal AI—the next frontier in artificial intelligence.

But what exactly is causal AI? How does it go beyond correlation to uncover why things happen? And could it help us solve massive challenges like drug discovery, policymaking, and even economic forecasting?

Join us as we explore the past, present, and future of AI—from rebellious beginnings to groundbreaking innovations—and why John believes the next wave of AI, composite AI, will change everything.

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LinkedIn: @johnkthompson

Imagine stepping out of your apartment, summoning an air taxi with a tap on your phone, and soaring above traffic in a self-flying vehicle. It sounds like science fiction, but thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), this future is closer than you think.

In this episode of Cool, Cool, Cool, host Cameron Kitt sits down with Clint Harper, an urban air mobility expert and founder of Harper 4D Solutions.

With a background in the Air Force and a master's degree in city and metropolitan planning, Clint shares his journey from aircraft maintenance to shaping the future of aviation in urban landscapes.

As flying cars become more than just a fantasy, AI is at the heart of this revolution—powering autonomous flight controls, optimizing air traffic, and ensuring safety in the skies. But how soon will we see AI-piloted eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft)?

What challenges stand in the way of making self-flying vehicles a reality? And will the public ever trust AI to take the wheel—or rather, the joystick?

Join us as we explore the intersection of AI and aviation, breaking down the latest advancements, regulatory hurdles, and real-world applications that could make flying cars an everyday part of our lives.

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New episode! Join us as we chat with Pooja Viswanathan, founder and CEO of Braze Mobility, whose blind spot sensor system is transforming the lives of wheelchair users.

From her first encounter with long-term care challenges to building life-enhancing solutions, Pooja shares her inspiring journey and how she’s changing mobility for good.

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