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• Jessica O'Toole: The Hit TV Writer Behind Your Favorite Shows

  Introducing...Jessica O'Toole — the hit TV writer, producer, and showrunner behind Jane the Virgin, Greek, Charmed, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Carrie Diaries, and more.Jessica shares how she went from English major at Cornell to shaping some of the most binge-worthy shows on TV. We dive into how shows get made, what really happens in writers' rooms, and the script that launched her Hollywood career.Plus, Jessica tells us how her Cornell days still influence her life and work today — and we even pitch her a (questionable) show idea of our own.If you love TV, writing, or just a great "how I made it" story, this episode is for you.HUGE thanks to Scarlet Fu for the introduction - we want in on that friend group.Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University.

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• Gerald Howard - Literary Legend!!

  We had the honor of meeting Gerry Howard, Class of 1972—one of publishing’s most beloved and influential editors. Gerry reflected on his time at Cornell, where he luckily made the switch to an English major, continued a lifelong love of reading, and enjoyed a social life that included a lot of music. A LOT.He shares stories from his legendary career, including what it’s like to edit literary giants like David Foster Wallace, Don DeLillo, Hanya Yanagihara, and Roger Ebert. Known for his generosity, humor, and discerning eye, Gerry received the Maxwell E. Perkins Award and the 2022 BIO Editorial Excellence Award for his outstanding work.Gerry also gives us a peek at the biography he’s currently writing on famed editor Malcolm Cowley—and takes us back to the time he drove 45 minutes through a blizzard with just one contact lens...wondering why?This is a conversation for anyone who loves books, stories, and the editors who help bring them to life. He's FUN!Huge thanks to Bryna Pomp for this introduction!Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

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• Rooted in Cornell: Josh Gully - Finance, Flowers, and Five Generations!

  Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode with Josh Gully:What it’s like to be part of a five-generation Cornell legacyHow he almost majored in horticulture—and why he didn’tHis unexpected journey into family financial planningThe story behind the flower empire he and his dad ran from their backyard How legendary coach Richie Moran changed his lifeWhy Cornell continues to hold deep personal meaning for himTune in for a thoughtful, fun conversation about the many ways Cornell shapes a life.Thank you to Laurie Barkman for the introduction (her episode 96).Find more about Josh here:NewEdge Wealth: newedgewealth.comLinkedIn: Josh GullyCornell Chronicle Feature: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/08/josh-gully-83-and-partners-build-investment-firm-ultra-wealthyRead the articleNot sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

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• Seth Harris: Cornellian, Cabinet Member, Presidential Insider

  From the Hill to the White House, Seth Harris has shaped labor policy at the highest level—and he’s got the stories to prove it.He worked with Clinton, Obama, and Biden.He sat at the Cabinet table.But before all of that, he was a Cornellian enjoying Cornell to the fullest—from learning what really matters, to finding his voice—and discovering a path that would take him all the way to the West Wing.Oh, and he had a lot of fun too. And now, he's a blogcaster. You read that right. Tune in, he's doing some very cool things. This is a "forward it to everyone you know" episode and a HUGE thank you to Scarlet Fu for the introduction!Find Seth here:Blogging at www.PowerAtWork.USDistinguished Professor of Practice, Doctoral Program in Law & Policy:https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/program/doctor-of-law-and-policy-boston-14421/Affiliated Faculty and Senior Fellow, Burnes Center for Social Change:https://burnes.northeastern.edu/Northeastern UniversityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethdharris/Twitter: @MrSethHarrisThreads: @SethDHarrisInstagram: @SethDHarrisSocial Science Research Network: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=111769Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

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• Jonathan Levine: How He Built a Cool Dental Empire (30 patents!)

  Before he was reinventing teeth whitening and launching cutting edge dental tech, smile icon Dr. Jonathan Levine was lighting up the lacrosse field as a two-time Cornell all-star. In this episode, we discuss his Big Red beginnings, an amazing Cornell program he launched with Dr. David Levine, and how he built a family business rooted in innovation and compassion. And Lenny Kravitz...how does he factor in?Also, you will not believe what they can do in his office - think very, very high tech. We were blown away...by dentistry, and you will be too.He’s smart, fun, and full of good vibes—our kind of guest. Huge thanks to Peter Kaplan for the introduction—he knew we’d love this one!Find everything Dr. Jonathan Levine here:Website: https://jblnyc.com/Instagram: @jblnycGlo Good: https://www.glogood.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjonlevine/Not sponsored by or affiliated with Cornell University

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