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Connection Request
Connection Request
Shrug Content

Connection Request is a podcast about career journeys, produced by Shrug Content. Hosted by Joel Leeman, a producer and strategist who has... more

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Episodes

Building Good Growth with Ron J. Williams

In this episode of Connection Request, we sit down with Ron J. Williams, venture builder and partner at Co-Created, a... more

27 Nov 2024 · 52 minutes
The story of Vivace

As you might know, a lot has changed for me (Joel) since I started making this show. My whole professional... more

29 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Alex Lieberman on life after Morning Brew: Lessons in entrepreneurship and creativity

In this episode of Connection Request, Joel Leeman sits down with Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew and StoryArb, for... more

11 Oct 2024 · 51 minutes
A deep dive on the rise of fractional work with John Arms

Today on the show I’m talking to John Arms. He’s a Fractional CMO, Co-Founder of Voyageur University, and author of... more

08 Dec 2023 · 51 minutes
Catching a vibe with Gathered in Style’s Kristin Mitchell

Today on the show, I’m talking to Kristin Mitchell, the founder and creative director of Gathered in Style, a boutique... more

01 Dec 2023 · 1 hour,
Minnesota’s COVID-19 response architect Kris Ehresmann makes the case for public health

Today on the show, I’m chatting to Kris Ehresmann, the architect of Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic response, and the former long-time... more

17 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
What the Gates Foundation’s education advisor sees for the future of learning, labor, and the knowledge economy

Today on the show I’m talking to Dale Whittaker. He’s a Senior Advisor at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,... more

10 Nov 2023 · 51 minutes
Restaurateur Tim Niver on navigating the ever-changing business of food

Today on the show I’m talking to Tim Niver, the restaurateur behind beloved Minnesota restaurants Mucci’s Italian and Saint Dinette,... more

02 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
Taylor Misiak (FX’s DAVE) on actors’ strike, her career, and reality TV

Today on the show, I’m talking to Taylor Misiak. She’s an LA based actor best known for starring as Ally... more

26 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
TikToker Sabocat on the educational crisis, Fox News, and Keith Ellison’s advice

Today on the show we’re talking to Mandi Jung, better known as Sabocat on TikTok, aka Fox News' #1 worst... more

19 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Making NOT drinking cool, with Marigold’s Erin Flavin

Welcome back to Season 2! We have an amazing line-up of guests on the show for you. We’re chatting with... more

12 Oct 2023 · 44 minutes
Getting meta on careers with LinkedIn’s Andrew Seaman

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1! Today on the show, I’m talking to Andrew Seaman, Senior Managing Editor for... more

10 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
How will AI impact creative professions? | Rob Sartain, Creative Executive

Today on the show, I’m chatting with Rob Sartain, a creative executive based in London, who most recently led the... more

20 Jul 2023 · 53 minutes
”What are you waiting for?” | Senator Erin Maye Quade

Today on the show, I'm chatting to Minnesota state Senator Erin Maye Quade, who is also the Special Projects Advisor... more

06 Jul 2023 · 44 minutes
Former City Pages Editor-in-chief on its demise and Racket’s genesis | Em Cassel, Co-owner/Editor at Racket

If you’ve seen headlines about the media industry this year, chances are none of them have been very positive. According... more

22 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
How sustainability careers went mainstream | Tim Mohin, Global Sustainability Leader | Climate Money Work

We have a special episode for you! We're featuring an episode of our sister show Climate Money Work. If you... more

15 Jun 2023 · 26 minutes
Author Keesa Schreane on showing up and the art of consistency

Today on the show I’m talking to Keesa Schreane, an author, speaker and consultant who has written not one but... more

01 Jun 2023 · 59 minutes
From lawyer to layoff to founder | Casey Hall, President, Lumberjack Social

Casey Hall is the President of Lumberjack Social, and a FORCE in the world of social media. He’s also a... more

18 May 2023 · 55 minutes
General Hospital’s Nurse Amy stops by | Risa Dorken, Actress

“Some of the best work I’ll ever do will never be seen by people.” Risa Dorken is best known to the... more

04 May 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
What does it mean to “make it” in music? | Okudaxij (Eric Radloff), Singer-Songwriter

Eric Radloff is a musician and teacher living in LA who records under the name Okudaxij. He also happens to... more

20 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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Former City Pages Editor-in-chief on its demise and Racket’s genesis | Em Cassel, Co-owner/Editor at Racket
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If you’ve seen headlines about the media industry this year, chances are none of them have been very positive. According to Axios,... more