Claire Mason

Ginna Claire Mason – a.k.a. “Glinda” in WICKED the Musical on Broadway – is my guest! ✨ In this *magical* episode, Ginna Claire shares about her journey to Broadway, and she gives us an inside look at what it’s like to play Glinda the Good.  Of course, we talk about how her life has changed since the pandemic, which includes starting a business to teach musical theater to youth across the nation. Other topics include God’s good design for rest, our favorite desserts at Merridee’s in Downtown Franklin, and home renovations, to name just a few. 😉 Ginna Claire has the kindest spirit, and I know you will love getting to know her! 💖 Ginna Claire Mason: Instagram, Facebook, Double Name Witches website Rachel Sinclair: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Email, Website⠀⠀

Ginna Claire Mason – a.k.a. “Glinda” in WICKED the Musical on Broadway – is my guest! ✨ In this *magical* episode, Ginna Claire shares about her journey to Broadway, and she gives us an inside look at what it’s like to play Glinda the Good.  Of course, we talk about how her life has changed since the pandemic, which includes starting a business to teach musical theater to youth across the nation. Other topics include God’s good design for rest, our favorite desserts at Merridee’s in Downtown Franklin, and home renovations, to name just a few. 😉   Ginna Claire has the kindest spirit, and I know you will love getting to know her! 💖   Ginna Claire Mason: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ginnaclaire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ginnaclairemason/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.doublenamewitches.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Double Name Witches website</a>   Rachel Sinclair: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=2eab7f9c1f&amp;u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email,</a> <a href="https://www.rachelsinclair.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> ⠀ ⠀

Episode 20 – Ginna Claire Mason ("Glinda," WICKED the Musical)

Sophie Hudson

Friends, you are going to adore my guest for this episode, the fabulous Sophie Hudson! Sophie is a bestselling author, speaker and co-host of The Big Boo Cast, one of my favorite shows in the podcast world. She also happens to be my former high school psychology teacher! We talk about finding your voice as a writer, living in a pandemic, loving nonfiction &amp; struggling with fantasy, and actively putting others first. Her new book, “Stand All the Way Up,” is filled with hilarious stories and powerful essays that challenge readers to stand up for what matters and let go of the things that don’t.   If you like what you hear, don’t forget to leave a rating &amp; review! Thanks for listening!   Sophie Hudson: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Rachel Sinclair: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Friends, you are going to adore my guest for this episode, the fabulous Sophie Hudson! Sophie is a bestselling author, speaker and co-host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boo-cast/id262921699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Boo Cast</a>, one of my favorite shows in the podcast world. She also happens to be my former high school psychology teacher! We talk about finding your voice as a writer, living in a pandemic, loving nonfiction &amp; struggling with fantasy, and actively putting others first. Her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stand-All-Way-Up-Stories/dp/1433643138/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RLAG9JK12BAS&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=stand+all+the+way+up+sophie+hudson&amp;qid=1594229653&amp;sprefix=stand+all+the+way%2Caps%2C492&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Stand All the Way Up,”</a> is filled with hilarious stories and powerful essays that challenge readers to stand up for what matters and let go of the things that don’t. If you like what you hear, don’t forget to leave a rating &amp; review! Thanks for listening! <a href="http://boomama.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sophie Hudson</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boomama205/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SophieHudsonBooMama/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/boomama" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.rachelsinclair.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Sinclair</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>

Episode 19 – Sophie Hudson (Author, Podcaster)

Happy Father’s Day! On this episode, I welcome my very own dad, Don Sinclair 💙. With 30 years in banking, Dad gives excellent advice on listener-submitted questions about personal finance, career moves and all things #adulting. Perhaps my part of the conversation is when Dad shares about a difficult time in his career and how God gave him hope and deliverance.⠀ ⠀ Dad’s not the only Sinclair to appear on this episode––you’ll hear surprise guest appearances from our beloved Angie (see episodes 2 and 13), and my brother, Andrew, who just graduated from Auburn University with a degree in forestry. ⠀ If you like what you hear, please give the podcast a rating and share why you enjoy listening to it! Follow me on socials at @1rachelsinclair on Instagram and @rachelsinclairwrites on Facebook. My email signup, used sparingly for my favorite content + fun giveaways, is here. ⠀ rachelsinclair.net

Happy Father’s Day! On this episode, I welcome my very own dad, Don Sinclair 💙. With 30 years in banking, Dad gives excellent advice on listener-submitted questions about personal finance, career moves and all things #adulting. Perhaps my part of the conversation is when Dad shares about a difficult time in his career and how God gave him hope and deliverance.⠀ ⠀ Dad’s not the only Sinclair to appear on this episode––you’ll hear surprise guest appearances from our beloved Angie (see episodes 2 and 13), and my brother, Andrew, who just graduated from Auburn University with a degree in forestry. ⠀ If you like what you hear, please give the podcast a rating and share why you enjoy listening to it! Follow me on socials at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@1rachelsinclair</a> on Instagram and <a href="http://facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rachelsinclairwrites</a> on Facebook. My email signup, used sparingly for my favorite content + fun giveaways, is <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=2eab7f9c1f&amp;u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ⠀ <a href="https://www.rachelsinclair.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rachelsinclair.net</a>

Episode 18 – #AskDad (My Dad, Don Sinclair)

Robert J. Morgan

Anybody looking for some hope? This is the episode for you. My guest is Robert J. Morgan, the author of one of my favorite books of all time, “The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times.” This bestselling book shares 10 quick, simple and TRUE steps on how we can trust God when we’re struggling to see a way forward. Pastor Morgan and I talk about grief, gratitude, endurance and everyday practices that allow us to lean into God’s grace.   Robert J. Morgan – books, “The Red Sea Rules,” podcast Rachel Sinclair – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, email signup (used sparingly for my favorite content + fun giveaways!)

Anybody looking for some hope? This is the episode for you. My guest is Robert J. Morgan, the author of one of my favorite books of all time, <a href="https://www.robertjmorgan.com/shop/best-sellers/the-red-sea-rules/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times.” </a>This bestselling book shares 10 quick, simple and TRUE steps on how we can trust God when we’re struggling to see a way forward. Pastor Morgan and I talk about grief, gratitude, endurance and everyday practices that allow us to lean into God’s grace. Robert J. Morgan – <a href="https://www.robertjmorgan.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IPPL27C/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Red Sea Rules,”</a> <a href="https://www.robertjmorgan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a> Rachel Sinclair – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67&amp;id=2eab7f9c1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">email signup</a> (used sparingly for my favorite content + fun giveaways!)

Episode 17 – Robert J. Morgan (Author, "The Red Sea Rules")

Robin Jones

Christy Miller

Robin Jones Gunn

Today I welcome one of my heroes of the writing world, Robin Jones Gunn! Robin is the author of over 100 books, including the beloved “Christy Miller” series, “Sisterchicks” series, and “Finding Father Christmas.” On this episode, we talk about the power of female friendship, especially when built on honesty, unconditional love and endurance. Robin also shares fascinating stories about her life as a writer, and I received a cherry-on-top blessing when she encouraged me personally. Purchase her new novel, “Being Known,” on Tuesday, April 28!   Robin Jones Gunn: all books, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Rachel Sinclair: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Newsletter

Today I welcome one of my heroes of the writing world, Robin Jones Gunn! Robin is the author of over 100 books, including the beloved “Christy Miller” series, “Sisterchicks” series, and “Finding Father Christmas.” On this episode, we talk about the power of female friendship, especially when built on honesty, unconditional love and endurance. Robin also shares fascinating stories about her life as a writer, and I received a cherry-on-top blessing when she encouraged me personally. Purchase her new novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Being-Known-Novel-Haven-Makers-ebook/dp/B07W78RL28/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=being+known&amp;qid=1587952222&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Being Known,”</a> on Tuesday, April 28! Robin Jones Gunn: <a href="https://www.robingunn.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all books</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robingunn/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRobinJonesGunn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RobinGunn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Rachel Sinclair: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67&amp;id=2eab7f9c1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter</a>

Episode 16 – Robin Jones Gunn (Author, "The Christy Miller Series")

Nicole C. Mullen

It's Nicole C. Mullen, y’all! 🎉 This two-time GRAMMY nominee comes on the podcast, and she brings the WORD! Nicole tells the story behind "The God Who Sees" project with Kathie Lee Gifford (writing, filming in the Holy Land… all the details). She also talks about songwriting, mentoring the next generation and the importance of using what God has given us to be faithful here &amp; now 💗. You are in for a treat!   Sign up for my newsletter to stay in the know, and follow on socials! [Instagram, Facebook, Twitter] Nicole C. Mullen: Instagram, Facebook, Website

It's Nicole C. Mullen, y’all! 🎉 This two-time GRAMMY nominee comes on the podcast, and she brings the WORD! Nicole tells the story behind <a href="https://godwhosees.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The God Who Sees"</a> project with Kathie Lee Gifford (writing, filming in the Holy Land… all the details). She also talks about songwriting, mentoring the next generation and the importance of using what God has given us to be faithful here &amp; now 💗. You are in for a treat! Sign up for my <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67&amp;id=2eab7f9c1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter</a> to stay in the know, and follow on socials! [<a href="http://instagram.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>] Nicole C. Mullen: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolecmullenofficial/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NicoleCMullenMusic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.nicolecmullen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Episode 15 – Nicole C. Mullen (Singer/Songwriter)

Retha Nichole

Buckle up, y’all! We’re kicking off 2020 with some wise words, tough truths and real encouragements from Retha Nicole. Retha is a certified business and life coach who loves helping people get their lives back on track so that they can thrive. We talk about accountability, making friends as an adult (which is hard!), setting boundaries and coming to God even when it’s messy.   Follow Retha on Instagram and Facebook, and reach out to her if you’re interested in getting a business consultation or booking her as a speaker. Happy 2020!   [Hear Retha’s testimony on The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey.] [Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!]

Buckle up, y’all! We’re kicking off 2020 with some wise words, tough truths and real encouragements from <a href="http://www.rethanichole.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retha Nicole</a>. Retha is a certified business and life coach who loves helping people get their lives back on track so that they can thrive. We talk about accountability, making friends as an adult (which is hard!), setting boundaries and coming to God even when it’s messy. Follow Retha on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rethanichole/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mylightstillshines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="http://www.rethanichole.com/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reach out to her</a> if you’re interested in getting a business consultation or booking her as a speaker. Happy 2020! [Hear Retha’s testimony on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-hour-77-retha-nichole/id880741976?i=1000363567375" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey</a>.] [Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>!]

Episode 14 – Retha Nichole (Business & Life Coach)

She’s back! Angie Sinclair, a.k.a. my wonderful mother, has returned to the podcast per listener request. This time she shares her advice and opinions in response to questions that YOU submitted! We truly run the gamut of conversation topics, from funny stories of when Mom was a single gal living on her own, to her opinion on multi-colored Christmas lights, the meaning of a seasonal “uniform” and more. Plus, you’ll learn why you should always have gas in your car and why Mom could possibly end up with a granddaughter named Puah 😜.   If you would like to go back and listen to Mom’s first podcast episode, check it out here. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter, and rate the podcast if you like what you heard! Merry Christmas!

She’s back! Angie Sinclair, a.k.a. my wonderful mother, has returned to the podcast per listener request. This time she shares her advice and opinions in response to questions that YOU submitted! We truly run the gamut of conversation topics, from funny stories of when Mom was a single gal living on her own, to her opinion on multi-colored Christmas lights, the meaning of a seasonal “uniform” and more. Plus, you’ll learn why you should always have gas in your car and why Mom could possibly end up with a granddaughter named Puah 😜. If you would like to go back and listen to Mom’s first podcast episode, check it out <a href="https://www.rachelsinclair.net/podcast/angie-sinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Don’t forget to follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and/or <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and rate the podcast if you like what you heard! Merry Christmas!

Episode 13 – Ask Angie

Lincee Ray

“It’s A Love Story,” indeed, and you will LOVE Lincee Ray! Lincee is the talented author behind two of my most favorite recent books, and she is SO. FUN. Lincee shares how she became an accidental blogging super star (thanks, #TheBachelor!). I share about the time I got gum stuck in my hair during a slow dance in high school and a teacher had to cut it out with scissors 🙃. Good times!   We also get very real. Lincee so beautifully connects our culture’s fixation on love stories to our sense of longing for something more, which is only found in Christ. We talk about when life is NOT fair, how we can lament, but we must end our rants with a “but.” Because God is God and He is good.   And last but not least, Lincee gives me advice on my quest to overcome my lack of knowledge on 80s and 90s rom coms. Overall, she is a wonderful human, and I can’t wait for you to get to know her and read her books!   Lincee Ray: Instagram, Facebook and website “It’s A Love Story” “Why I Hate Green Beans” [P.S. – I’m giving away a copy of “It’s a Love Story”! All you have to do is subscribe to my email list :). And while you’re at it, make sure you’re following on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You guys are the best!]

“It’s A Love Story,” indeed, and you will LOVE Lincee Ray! Lincee is the talented author behind two of my most favorite recent books, and she is SO. FUN. Lincee shares how she became an accidental blogging super star (thanks, #TheBachelor!). I share about the time I got gum stuck in my hair during a slow dance in high school and a teacher had to cut it out with scissors 🙃. Good times! We also get very real. Lincee so beautifully connects our culture’s fixation on love stories to our sense of longing for something more, which is only found in Christ. We talk about when life is NOT fair, how we can lament, but we must end our rants with a “but.” Because God is God and He is good. And last but not least, Lincee gives me advice on my quest to overcome my lack of knowledge on 80s and 90s rom coms. Overall, she is a wonderful human, and I can’t wait for you to get to know her and read her books! Lincee Ray: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linceeray/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LinceeHatesGreenBeans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.ihategreenbeans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-Love-Story-Happily-After-ebook/dp/B07NDN5GQ5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28SZWTOAXULYD&amp;keywords=it%27s+a+love+story+lincee+ray&amp;qid=1571796098&amp;sprefix=it%27s+a+love+story%2Caps%2C904&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“It’s A Love Story”</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-Hate-Green-Beans-Relationships/dp/0800728459/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4LD2FGN9ER1L&amp;keywords=why+i+hate+green+beans&amp;qid=1571796113&amp;sprefix=why+i+hate+%2Caps%2C437&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Why I Hate Green Beans”</a> [P.S. – I’m giving away a copy of “It’s a Love Story”! All you have to do is <a href="http://eepurl.com/gnD9w1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to my email list</a> :). And while you’re at it, make sure you’re following on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. You guys are the best!]

Episode 12 – Lincee Ray (Author of “It’s a Love Story”)

Harrison Tarabella

Videographer and photographer Harrison Tarabella joins us for episode 11 and brings the most fascinating (and terrifying!) stories from traveling across the world. We talk about creativity, work-life balance and God-given passions. Plus, we swap stories from the Big Island in Hawaii, including an epic account of Harrison’s drive to the top of Mauna Kea and my family’s venture into the Waipio Valley with Bob, the sketchy van and the mules. Enjoy!   Show links: Harrison Tarabella –– Instagram, YouTube, website College film project –– “To Write a Paper” Blog Post –– What God Taught Me in Hawaii

Videographer and photographer Harrison Tarabella joins us for episode 11 and brings the most fascinating (and terrifying!) stories from traveling across the world. We talk about creativity, work-life balance and God-given passions. Plus, we swap stories from the Big Island in Hawaii, including an epic account of Harrison’s drive to the top of Mauna Kea and my family’s venture into the Waipio Valley with Bob, the sketchy van and the mules. Enjoy! Show links: Harrison Tarabella –– <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harrisontarabella/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPcXgs1RzSCLEK081u_q_g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.harrisontarabella.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> College film project –– <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGPUfOrlFts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“To Write a Paper”</a> Blog Post –– <a href="http://rachelsinclair.net/what-god-taught-me-in-hawaii/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What God Taught Me in Hawaii</a>

Episode 11 – Harrison Tarabella (Videographer/Photographer)

Rachel is all about loving people and sharing stories. In the "Keep It Real" podcast, she sits down with fascinating guests to enjoy laughter, thoughtful conversations and the occasional no-nonsense bit of advice. Learn more at rachelsinclair.net.

Shruthi Parker

Oh friends, what a treat this episode is! Shruthi Parker is a beautiful person inside and out, and I can't wait for you to meet her. Shruthi is a lifestyle blogger and writer based in Austin, Texas who focuses on travel, food, fashion, faith and relationships. On this episode, we talk about creativity, our shared LOVE of the city of London and the global kingdom of God. Shruthi was raised in a Hindu household, and perhaps my favorite part of this episode is when she shares her story of how she became a Christian. (“I feel like every day when you consider being within the kingdom of God and being part of His family, it still takes your breath away.” AMEN!) Check out Shruthi's blog, thehonestshruth.com, and follow her on Instagram here.   ALSO, I want to give a big shoutout to my friend Ben Law for helping me figure out the audio! Ben is a talented musician, so please give him a follow and check out his music.   Last random note – the Bible verse I attempted to quote was NOT from Paul, but from James! It's James 3:9. Whoops!

Oh friends, what a treat this episode is! Shruthi Parker is a beautiful person inside and out, and I can't wait for you to meet her. Shruthi is a lifestyle blogger and writer based in Austin, Texas who focuses on travel, food, fashion, faith and relationships. On this episode, we talk about creativity, our shared LOVE of the city of London and the global kingdom of God. Shruthi was raised in a Hindu household, and perhaps my favorite part of this episode is when she shares her story of how she became a Christian. (“I feel like every day when you consider being within the kingdom of God and being part of His family, it still takes your breath away.” AMEN!) Check out Shruthi's blog, <a href="https://thehonestshruth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehonestshruth.com</a>, and follow her on Instagram <a href="/keepitrealwithrachelsinclair/episode/instagram.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ALSO, I want to give a big shoutout to my friend <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benlawmusic/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Law</a> for helping me figure out the audio! Ben is a talented musician, so please give him a follow and check out his music. Last random note – the Bible verse I attempted to quote was NOT from Paul, but from James! It's <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+3%3A9&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James 3:9</a>. Whoops!

Episode 10 – Shruthi Parker ("The Honest Shruth")

Mallory Marcus

On this episode, my guest is Mallory Marcus, my best friend of 13 years and counting! We talk about what goes into a lasting friendship, how to make new friends in different seasons of life and how we’ve learned from mistakes in our relationship (cue the Latvian hat story!). And don’t worry––we definitely share some embarrassing stories from our tween years 😜. We also touch on the Enneagram and the benefit of recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses. I hope this conversation encourages you to hug your friends tighter and open your heart for wonderful, new friendships waiting to happen!   Don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter to keep in touch with all of the happenings/increase your odds of winning a Starbucks card giveaway ☕️. Thanks for listening!

On this episode, my guest is Mallory Marcus, my best friend of 13 years and counting! We talk about what goes into a lasting friendship, how to make new friends in different seasons of life and how we’ve learned from mistakes in our relationship (cue the Latvian hat story!). And don’t worry––we definitely share some embarrassing stories from our tween years 😜. We also touch on the Enneagram and the benefit of recognizing personal strengths and weaknesses. I hope this conversation encourages you to hug your friends tighter and open your heart for wonderful, new friendships waiting to happen! Don’t forget to <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67&amp;id=2eab7f9c1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> to my newsletter to keep in touch with all of the happenings/increase your odds of winning a Starbucks card giveaway ☕️. Thanks for listening!

Episode 9 – Mallory Marcus (Friendship)

Melissa Radke

Guys–this podcast has my heart overflowing with ALL the laughs, feels and hope. If that’s too cheesy for you, I dare you to listen and disagree! 😜 Melissa Radke is amazing, and interviewing her felt like catching up with a dear friend. Her heart is pure, she is KIND and this conversation is packed with her sass &amp; sparkle. ⠀ For those of you who don’t know, Melissa is the author of “Eat Cake, Be Brave,” a podcast host, a nationally acclaimed speaker, a hilarious online personality, and the star of her VERY OWN REALITY SHOW, “The Radkes,” premiering Tuesday, June 4 on USA Network. I know you are going to love her as much as I do! Make sure to read her book, watch “The Radkes” premiere, and don’t forget to pray for a “special grace” over her precious family. Melissa, I had a blast. Thank you for coming on the show! ⠀ P.S. – Are you signed up for my email list? I promise to only send fun stuff! Stay in the know here.

Guys–this podcast has my heart overflowing with ALL the laughs, feels and hope. If that’s too cheesy for you, I dare you to listen and disagree! 😜 <a href="https://www.melissaradke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Radke</a> is amazing, and interviewing her felt like catching up with a dear friend. Her heart is pure, she is KIND and this conversation is packed with her sass &amp; sparkle. ⠀ For those of you who don’t know, Melissa is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Cake-Brave-Melissa-Radke/dp/1538712164/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1517343548&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=eat+cake+be+brave" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Eat Cake, Be Brave,”</a> a podcast host, a nationally acclaimed speaker, a hilarious online personality, and the star of her VERY OWN REALITY SHOW, <a href="https://www.usanetwork.com/theradkes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Radkes,”</a> premiering Tuesday, June 4 on USA Network. I know you are going to love her as much as I do! Make sure to read her book, watch “The Radkes” premiere, and don’t forget to pray for a “special grace” over her precious family. Melissa, I had a blast. Thank you for coming on the show! ⠀ P.S. – Are you signed up for my email list? I promise to only send fun stuff! Stay in the know <a href="https://gmail.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=795cd20ca78488c3b3d458a67&amp;id=2eab7f9c1f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Episode 8 – Melissa Radke (Author of "Eat Cake, Be Brave")

Susannah B. Lewis

Buckle up for episode with 7 with Susannah B. Lewis! You may know her as “Whoa! Susannah” from her viral Internet videos that have brought laughter to millions of fans around the world. Her recently published memoir “Can’t Make This Stuff Up” is a hilarious and heartfelt bestseller that you are going to want to add to your summer reading list right now. In this episode, we talk about everything from “The Golden Girls” to writing, from addiction to chipmunks in basements, and everything in between. She is precious, and I know you are going to love her!   P.S. — The word is “breathtaking!” 😂   Link: "The Sacrament of Happy" by Lisa Harper

Buckle up for episode with 7 with <a href="https://whoasusannah.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susannah B. Lewis</a>! You may know her as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whoasusannah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Whoa! Susannah”</a> from her viral Internet videos that have brought laughter to millions of fans around the world. Her recently published memoir <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Make-This-Stuff-Up-ebook/dp/B07DTBTDH3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NFVYTCICZKGC&amp;keywords=can%27t+make+this+stuff+up&amp;qid=1556595859&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=can%27t+make%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Can’t Make This Stuff Up”</a> is a hilarious and heartfelt bestseller that you are going to want to add to your summer reading list right now. In this episode, we talk about everything from “The Golden Girls” to writing, from addiction to chipmunks in basements, and everything in between. She is precious, and I know you are going to love her! P.S. — The word is “breathtaking!” 😂 Link: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sacrament-Happy-Smiling-Brings-Wounded-ebook/dp/B076MMCYLY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZM5N6PHZGCCO&amp;keywords=sacrament+of+happy&amp;qid=1556595911&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=sacrament+of+h%2Caps%2C234&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"The Sacrament of Happy" by Lisa Harper</a>

Episode 7 – Susannah B. Lewis (Whoa! Susannah)

Maddi Lupul

For March, we're tackling a topic that everyone loves and has probably struggled with at some point or another––FOOD! I chat with the soon-to-be registered dietician and excellent food blogger, Maddi Lupul. One of the reasons I enjoy following Maddi is that she is REAL when it comes to talking about nutrition and health. Here you won't find extreme opinions or strict dos and don'ts. As Maddi says, nutrition is truly individualistic, and there is no one right way to be perfectly healthy. (That's impossible, and that's okay!) As a side note, I also play a goofy game of self-discipline where I have to donate $1 to charity whenever I say "like" or "um" 🙃. I chose the organization Girls Inc., which you should definitely check out! SHOW LINKS Maddi's Plate (Instagram) Maddi's Blog My Instagram, Twitter, Facebook &amp; Blog Girls, Inc.

For March, we're tackling a topic that everyone loves and has probably struggled with at some point or another––FOOD! I chat with the soon-to-be registered dietician and excellent food blogger, Maddi Lupul. One of the reasons I enjoy following Maddi is that she is REAL when it comes to talking about nutrition and health. Here you won't find extreme opinions or strict dos and don'ts. As Maddi says, nutrition is truly individualistic, and there is no one right way to be perfectly healthy. (That's impossible, and that's okay!) As a side note, I also play a goofy game of self-discipline where I have to donate $1 to charity whenever I say "like" or "um" 🙃. I chose the organization <a href="https://girlsinc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girls Inc.</a>, which you should definitely check out! SHOW LINKS <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maddisplate/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maddi's Plate (Instagram)</a> <a href="https://www.maddileighfit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maddi's Blog</a> My <a href="https://keepitrealwithrachelsinclair.podbean.com/www.instagram.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/1rachelsinclair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rachelsinclairwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.rachelsinclair.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> <a href="https://girlsinc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girls, Inc.</a>

Episode 6 – Maddi Lupul (Nutrition Blogger)

Rachel Hauck

It’s the month of love, and I got to chat with NYT bestselling romance novelist Rachel Hauck! If you love books, stories, characters, plots, etc., you will eat up this episode. It was so fun to jump inside Rachel’s brain and learn about her writing process, including discipline with time management, finding inspiration, editing (and cutting characters when necessary! 😭) and more. PLUS, Rachel shares her own love story, which is just as cute and picturesque as you’d imagine. (She says she wouldn’t write it into a book because it would be too unbelievable!) Follow Rachel on her blog, rachelhauck.com, and look out for her upcoming novel, “The Memory House,” releasing April 2.

It’s the month of love, and I got to chat with NYT bestselling romance novelist <a href="https://www.rachelhauck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Hauck</a>! If you love books, stories, characters, plots, etc., you will eat up this episode. It was so fun to jump inside Rachel’s brain and learn about her writing process, including discipline with time management, finding inspiration, editing (and cutting characters when necessary! 😭) and more. PLUS, Rachel shares her own love story, which is just as cute and picturesque as you’d imagine. (She says she wouldn’t write it into a book because it would be too unbelievable!) Follow Rachel on her blog, <a href="http://rachelhauck.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rachelhauck.com</a>, and look out for her upcoming novel, “The Memory House,” releasing April 2.

Episode 5 – Rachel Hauck (NYT Bestselling Author)

Lydia Laird

WELCOME to the podcast! For the very first episode of “Keep It Real,” I sit down with singer-songwriter Lydia Laird to talk about her journey in the music industry, inspiration behind the songwriting process, why it’s okay to say “thank you” when using your gift for the Lord, and so much more. Plus, if you hang onto the very end, you’ll get to hear an impromptu acoustic version of one of Lydia’s new songs, “Where Your Heart Is.” You can find Lydia on her website, lydialaird.com, and on all social media @lydialaird. Enjoy!

WELCOME to the podcast! For the very first episode of “Keep It Real,” I sit down with singer-songwriter Lydia Laird to talk about her journey in the music industry, inspiration behind the songwriting process, why it’s okay to say “thank you” when using your gift for the Lord, and so much more. Plus, if you hang onto the very end, you’ll get to hear an impromptu acoustic version of one of Lydia’s new songs, “Where Your Heart Is.” You can find Lydia on her website, <a href="http://lydialaird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lydialaird.com</a>, and on all social media @lydialaird. Enjoy!

Episode 1 – Lydia Laird (Singer-Songwriter)

Shannan Martin

My guest for episode 4 is Shannan Martin, author of “The Ministry of Ordinary Places,” and MAN does she have a lot of wisdom to share! She talks about her journey of moving her family to a neighborhood on the “wrong side of the tracks,” so to speak, and how God turned her idea of community upside down in the best way. We talk about sharing life with people who come from different backgrounds, who carry heartbreaking struggles and who are beautifully made in the image of God.End the end, Shannan encourages us to 1. Ask God to see our place and the people around us the way He sees them. 2. Pay attention to what God’s already doing and choose to be a part of it. I adore this conversation, and I know you will too! Follow Shannan on her website, shannanmartinwrites.com, and on social media.

My guest for episode 4 is Shannan Martin, author of “The Ministry of Ordinary Places,” and MAN does she have a lot of wisdom to share! She talks about her journey of moving her family to a neighborhood on the “wrong side of the tracks,” so to speak, and how God turned her idea of community upside down in the best way. We talk about sharing life with people who come from different backgrounds, who carry heartbreaking struggles and who are beautifully made in the image of God. End the end, Shannan encourages us to 1. Ask God to see our place and the people around us the way He sees them. 2. Pay attention to what God’s already doing and choose to be a part of it. I adore this conversation, and I know you will too! Follow Shannan on her website, <a href="http://shannanmartinwrites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shannanmartinwrites.com</a>, and on social media.

Episode 4 – Shannan Martin (The Ministry Of Ordinary Places)

Janelle Arthur

On episode 3, I have the honor of talking with the lovely and talented singer, songwriter and star of the new film “Runnin’ From My Roots,” Janelle Arthur! Janelle shares about her lifelong love of singing, performing, telling stories and simply connecting with people. She also talks about her experience filming a movie and playing the daughter of Deana Carter (singer of the #1 country classic, “Strawberry Wine”). Lastly, we have a heartfelt conversation about what it means to shine the light of Jesus in a secular world.“Runnin’ From My Roots” the song is available on iTunes, Spotify and anywhere you listen to music. (Watch the music video on CMT in the link below!) The movie is available online and will be exclusively in-store at Walmart beginning Dec. 11. Go follow Janelle, download her music and purchase “Runnin’ From My Roots”! (Learn more at runninfrommyroots.com/.)Music Video: http://www.cmt.com/video-clips/u1te55/music-videos-janelle-arthur-runnin-from-my-roots

On episode 3, I have the honor of talking with the lovely and talented singer, songwriter and star of the new film “Runnin’ From My Roots,” Janelle Arthur! Janelle shares about her lifelong love of singing, performing, telling stories and simply connecting with people. She also talks about her experience filming a movie and playing the daughter of Deana Carter (singer of the #1 country classic, “Strawberry Wine”). Lastly, we have a heartfelt conversation about what it means to shine the light of Jesus in a secular world. “Runnin’ From My Roots” the song is available on iTunes, Spotify and anywhere you listen to music. (Watch the music video on CMT in the link below!) The movie is available online and will be exclusively in-store at Walmart beginning Dec. 11. Go follow Janelle, download her music and purchase “Runnin’ From My Roots”! (Learn more at <a href="http://runninfrommyroots.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">runninfrommyroots.com/</a>.) Music Video: <a href="http://www.cmt.com/video-clips/u1te55/music-videos-janelle-arthur-runnin-from-my-roots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cmt.com/video-clips/u1te55/music-videos-janelle-arthur-runnin-from-my-roots</a>

Episode 3 – Janelle Arthur, "Runnin' From My Roots" Movie

Angie Sinclair

Can I just say that I LOVED recording this podcast?! I interview Angie Sinclair, a former Oxmoor House kitchen assistant, food stylist, recipe editor… and oh! She’s my momma too :). We talk about food, working in a test kitchen, my culinary skills (or lack thereof), her Granny Tressie and Granny Fern, blue bathrooms in the 70s, magic roast pans, the difference between yams and sweet potatoes, sweet potato toppings… and so much more. We laughed a lot, and I hope you will too. I’ve included links in the show notes below. If you like what you hear, subscribe, give us a rating and SHARE! Thanks for tuning in!The Big Boo Cast:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boo-cast/id262921699?mt=2Southern Living Our Best Christmas Recipes:https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Living-Best-Christmas-Recipes/dp/0848711831/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540986053&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=southern+living+best+christmas+recipes&amp;dpID=51JWJK7BZZL&amp;preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&amp;dpSrc=srchThe New Food Lover’s Companion:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQDHHT4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1

Can I just say that I LOVED recording this podcast?! I interview Angie Sinclair, a former Oxmoor House kitchen assistant, food stylist, recipe editor… and oh! She’s my momma too :). We talk about food, working in a test kitchen, my culinary skills (or lack thereof), her Granny Tressie and Granny Fern, blue bathrooms in the 70s, magic roast pans, the difference between yams and sweet potatoes, sweet potato toppings… and so much more. We laughed a lot, and I hope you will too. I’ve included links in the show notes below. If you like what you hear, subscribe, give us a rating and SHARE! Thanks for tuning in! The Big Boo Cast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boo-cast/id262921699?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-boo-cast/id262921699?mt=2</a> Southern Living Our Best Christmas Recipes: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Living-Best-Christmas-Recipes/dp/0848711831/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540986053&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=southern+living+best+christmas+recipes&amp;dpID=51JWJK7BZZL&amp;preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&amp;dpSrc=srch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Living-Best-Christmas-Recipes/dp/0848711831/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540986053&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=southern+living+best+christmas+recipes&amp;dpID=51JWJK7BZZL&amp;preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&amp;dpSrc=srch</a> The New Food Lover’s Companion: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQDHHT4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQDHHT4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1</a>

Episode 2 – Angie Sinclair (My Mom!)

Love listening to Rachel and her mom Angie!! Guess, I better go put up my colored lights now (listen to episode 13 and you will find out what this means).

So cute! Great interaction on this episode!

Absolutely loved this podcast- can’t wait for the next episode!!!

So personal, so fun!

Rachel is all about loving people and sharing stories. In the "Keep It Real" podcast, she sits down with fascinating guests to enjoy laughter, thoughtful conversations and the occasional no-nonsense bit of advice. Learn more at <a href="http://rachelsinclair.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rachelsinclair.net</a>.

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Mel Liu

On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, Stripe. If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover:  The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”) The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up. The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen) Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading  ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

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On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, <a href="https://stripe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stripe.</a> If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover: <ul> <li>The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better</li> <li>The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture</li> <li>What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start</li> <li>The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them</li> <li>The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today</li> <li>How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company</li> <li>How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”)</li> <li>The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up.</li> <li>The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen)</li> <li>Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading</li> </ul> ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

#32 Patrick Collison: Earning Your Stripes

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do things that don't scale."Read a transcript of this interview at: https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dlirtX

Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do <a href="http://paulgraham.com/ds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">things that don't scale</a>."Read a transcript of this interview at: <a href="https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/</a>Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dlirtX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dlirtX</a>

1. Airbnb's Brian Chesky in Handcrafted

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