WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK: Turning Aspirations into Achievements

WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK: Turning Aspirations into Achievements

In her new book, WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LUCK: A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements, Stanford University professor and bestselling author Tina Seelig [https://tinaseeligauthor.com/] says that most of what we call “luck” is really the deliberate actions of hard work. Tina Seelig’s books, built upon her work at Stanford over the past 25 years, focus on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Her books include: the International Bestseller WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I WAS 20, and CREATIVITY RULES. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Move | NYC on Shaping the Next Generation of Dance Artists

Move | NYC [https://www.movenyc.nyc/] is a non-profit arts organization focused on shaping the next generation of dance artists, by providing tuition-free artistic training, mentorship, professional development and essential resources for career advancement. Since their first full graduating class nine years ago, 100% of Move | NYC graduates have been accepted to the nation’s top colleges and dance conservatories. Our guests are Co-Founder Nigel Campbell and Executive Director Niya Nicholson. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

HOW TO NOT KNOW: The Value of Uncertainty In A World That Demands Answers

HOW TO NOT KNOW: The Value of Uncertainty In A World That Demands Answers, by journalist and teacher Simone Stolzoff, looks at the biases that we lean on to predict the future and the unexpected benefits of surrendering control. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, Simone Stolzoff’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Geographic and many others. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

NY State Child Welfare Services Fighting Workforce Shortages

Securing funding for non-profits is a persistent challenge that impacts both clients and talent: Non-profit workers serving people on welfare, often earn salaries that also qualify employees for public assistance. Kathleen Brady-Stepien is President and CEO of the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA [https://cofcca.org/]), New York State’s leading association representing nonprofit child welfare and juvenile justice organizations. She talks about the landscape of child welfare services across the state and their challenges, including rising insurance, funding cuts and workforce shortages. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

NYC Pride Month 2026 & The Pride March on June 28.

Happy Pride Month! NYC Pride [https://nycpride.org/] Executive Director Im Lynde provides a backstage look at this June’s events for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Centered around the theme of “For All of Us,” the celebrations culminate in the 57th Annual NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 28. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.