Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since May 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
100%
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About This Podcast

Listen in to learn how executives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and authors manage when things don't go according to plan. Because it's not how you show up when all goes as expected. It's how you show up when it goes as unexpected.

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S1E51 Go Back to Your Why | Sammy Lam of Wanderlust Wine Co.

Mar 27, 2026 32m

Sammy is a wine-lover, global traveler and innovative entrepreneur. He founded Wanderlust Wine Company based on a new-to-market concept: kegged, self-pour wine. Regulations, locations, and a pandemic…

S1E50 Lose a Job, Build a Life | Andi Perelman of Atalanta Marketing

Mar 13, 2026 30m

Andi had built a successful career in sports marketing until suddenly her job was gone. Out of the shock and disappointment, she has built a 'whole life' based on her expertise, networks and, most…

S1E49 Ready is not a Feeling | Christine Ntim of Global Startup Ecosystem

Feb 27, 2026 31m

Christine is a multiple time, international entrepreneur and a committed mother to five kids. Every new venture and each new addition to her family wasn't about feeling ready. It was about making the…

S1E48 This Moment is the Most Important | Sean Zhao of Micro-Dyn

Feb 13, 2026 29m

Sean's path to CEO of a healthcare software company was not part of a plan. It was a path to take in the moment. Through many unexpected moments and major life transitions, Sean developed focused…

S1E47 See It to Know It | Bosen Lily Liu of UNESCO

Jan 30, 2026 28m

Lily built her career from on-the-ground observing, listening and learning; all of which provides her with an unbreakable foundation of humility and persistent drive to make a difference. She leads…

S1E46 Prioritizing Play, Elevating Productivity | Paige Wilhide of Yes And Co.

Jan 16, 2026 28m

Paige is a master of making you laugh and getting you to be playful. By doing so, she'll also make you and your team more productive. As an entrepreneur and improv expert, Paige has a brilliant story…

S1E45 Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Serve Others. | Roy Baladi of Jobs for Humanity & Kanz

Jan 02, 2026 37m

Roy Baladi serves as an outstanding example of how to take chances and create solutions. He interviewed for and got a job when he wasn't a candidate. He built an online HR hiring platform from…

S1E44 Community at the Heart of It All | Laura Nestler of Reddit

Dec 19, 2025 33m

Laura Nestler has built her career on building communities. Yelp. Duolingo. And, now Reddit. Laura is driven to create thriving online communities that invite authentic conversations. To do so, she…

S1E43 Take One Step at a Time, Build a Global Empire | Mike Savas of Superfan Live

Dec 05, 2025 28m

From Bon Jovi to the Goo Goo Dolls to Metallica, Mike Savas has worked with mega-bands around the world.  Recognizing an untapped market, he built a global business providing entertainment VIP…

S1E42 Create Your Reputation, or Someone Else Will | Myla Edmond of RW Jones

Nov 21, 2025 22m

Myla Edmonds is a storyteller, author, poet, and an expert in strategic marketing. In this episode, she discusses the differences between newsroom-style crisis management and strategic…

S1E41 Interesting Turns and Hard Rights | Jill Montera of Hathor Blue

Nov 07, 2025 30m

Jill Montera has worked in energy, higher education, and fintech. With all of the twists and turns in her professional career, the throughlines are not obvious to most observers. They are clear to…

S1E40 Same, Same, But Different | Dr. Akirah Bradly-Armstrong and Mark Ferne

Oct 24, 2025 52m

This is a special episode of As Unexpected, with co-hosts Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman. Kelsey and Loren pulled Dr. Akirah Bradly-Armstrong, Mark Ferne and me together under the banner of…

S1E39 Reputation Starts Early, Lasts a Lifetime | Kristen Croxton and Tina Quirin of Arcus Harbor Real Estate Capital

Oct 10, 2025 28m

Kristen and Tina have been working together in the finance industry for decades and recently launched Arcus Harbor, a real estate capital advisory firm, with two others. They both state unequivocally…

S1E38 Going Global, on Repeat | Scott Heim of Middleby Corporation

Sep 26, 2025 28m

Scott Heim is the consummate product marketer. From diapers, to luggage, to ventless griddles, he seemingly has done it all. His key to success? Set the goals, embrace accountability, and then…

S1E37 So, you like to go fast? | John Yuksel of Beltways

Sep 12, 2025 30m

Listen to a truly fascinating entrepreneurial journey. John and his brother, Matine, want to tear up those too-slow moving walkways and get you flying on your feet! They built the prototype in an…

S1E36 Turned Upside Down on the Way Up | Mara Karlin

Aug 29, 2025 31m

Dr. Mara Karlin's career has taken multiple turns, but always with a resolute commitment to learning and an openness to serendipity. As a result, she has served under six Secretaries of Defense under…

S1E35 You're Not An Imposter | Melanie Woolman of United Way of Weld County

Aug 15, 2025 29m

What's it like to become CEO when your predecessor was in the position longer than you've been alive? This is Melanie Woolman's story. By listening to her mentors and leaning into her strengths,…

S1E34 From Corporate Finance to Global Fitness | Candice McField

Aug 01, 2025 29m

Candice McField lives every day by the Japanese proverb ichi-go, ichi-e - "each moment, one time."  With a penchant for numbers, her career began in finance, but her love for health and fitness led…

S1E33 The Puzzle Pieces For Professional Pivots | Jamie Maglietta

Jul 18, 2025 30m

What does it take to make a major professional pivot? Jamie Maglietta had a successful career in front of the camera. But, in 2024, she realized it was time for a change. She used the best from her…

S1E32 When the Bad isn't as Bad, and the Good is Great | Rachel Haggstrom

Jul 04, 2025 30m

What's it like to run a Michelin Star kitchen? Don't watch The Bear. Listen to Rachel Haggstrom! When the back and front of the house are working together, magic happens. And, Rachel is the lead…

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AS UNEXPECTED has published 51 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Business, Management.

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AS UNEXPECTED is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.

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