Make it a Great One with Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan interviews Andrea Jones-Rooy [https://www.jonesrooy.com/] – data scientist, educator, podcast host, comedian, and circus performer – about how data informs our journeys to being our best selves. Based on her life of weaving in between the worlds of science and art, Andrea believes that it’s at the intersection of science and art that we can make the biggest, most life-changing, and world-changing discoveries. Andrea’s multi-hyphenate careers (she is equally comfortable entertaining at comedy clubs, speaking to Fortune 500 companies, and sitting behind the podcast mic) prove data is the foundation of how we live, how we make decisions, and how we can make the world a better place. Dr. Dan and Andrea define data and then discuss the data related to our current moment in history. They explore why democratizing data science empowers everyone—not just statisticians—to make sense of the numbers shaping our world. From political polarization to public health to how we read headlines, Dr. Dan and Andrea tell us how we can all use data for good.   Andrea Jones-Rooy [https://www.jonesrooy.com/] hosts the podcast Behind The Data [https://shows.acast.com/behind-the-data] where she discusses how data is actually collected, its limitations, and offers advice on how to factor it into decision-making. Andrea believes there’s no such thing as being just a “math person” or a “creative” – she insists we’re all capable of brilliance in both. “It’s all about finding the right way to unlock those skills and discovering what we’re truly capable of.”  Listeners will learn from, laugh, and love today’s discussion - even if they hate math!  For more information www.jonesrooy.com and follow @jonesrooy on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Dr. Dan interviews Michele Y. Smith, the passionate CEO of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) [https://www.mopop.org/our-team]. Michele’s inspiring journey and people-centered leadership style drive her work at MOPOP and reflect her deep commitment to community-building, empathy, and mentorship. On today’s episode, Michele shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her. Dr. Dan and Michele explore her dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and developing emerging leaders. Michele explains how pop culture—viewed at MOPOP as a living history—serves to illuminate diverse stories and cultural evolutions. More than just a reflection of our society, MOPOP aims to help shape a more inclusive and impactful cultural future. Dr. Dan and Michele’s riveting and compelling conversation shows us the vital role arts institutions play in preserving music, film, and cultural history for future generations—something we need now more than ever.  For more information visit mopop.org and follow @mopopseattle [https://www.instagram.com/mopopseattle] on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Dr. Dan interviews award-winning syndicated columnist, TEDx speaker, [https://youtu.be/-Pf87P1eceY?si=HWdLsAqGhP5kixvs] and author Bonnie Jean Feldkamp [http://writerbonnie.com] about her popular Creators column “Holding Space For Good” [https://www.creators.com/features/bonnie-jean-feldkamp] and how her journalism shows us how to find the good in our communities and ourselves.  On this deeply personal episode, Dr. Dan and Bonnie discuss her decision to leave a prestigious editorial position and commit to aligning her work with her values. Their conversation is real, raw, and a reminder that we can all find and hold the space for good – in our work, family, relationships. Dr. Dan and Bonnie also discuss self-worth, trauma, healing, and living our truth.  Bonnie is passionate about holding space for others to safely express themselves so everyone feels that they belong - a message that will resonate with listeners everywhere.  Bonnie’s column and her YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/bonniejeanfeldkamp] are dedicated to holding space for good by sharing compelling stories about the people working to make our communities – and this world – a better place.  Whether you're facing mental health challenges, struggling emotionally, navigating career changes, or wondering how to stay hopeful in an uncertain world — this inspiring conversation is for you. For more information writerbonnie.com and follow @writerbonniejean on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

In this transformative episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Hayden Lee [https://www.haydenlee.com/], a Master Certified Coach who holds the pinnacle of credentials in the coaching industry, to delve deep into the life-changing power of the Enneagram. [https://www.haydenlee.com/?s=Enneagram] This conversation is nothing short of mind-opening and mind-altering. The Enneagram, an ancient personality system rooted in spiritual traditions, reveals the core motivations, desires, and fears that shape who we are. Whether in counseling, business, or spiritual development, the Enneagram offers profound insights into our inner workings, helping us understand what drives us and how we can leverage our natural strengths for lasting growth. Throughout this captivating episode, Dr. Dan opens up about his own transformative Enneagram journey with Hayden, offering listeners an intimate look at the power of self-awareness and personal evolution. Together, they explore how identifying our Enneagram type can radically shift the way we view the world, unlock hidden layers of self-understanding, and guide us toward a path of personal happiness and professional fulfillment. Today’s episode isn’t just about theory and the detailed Enneagram process—it’s about real-world impact and actionable steps listeners can explore. During the discussion, Hayden demonstrates (in real time) his coaching magic and intuitive gifts, explaining how his methods elevate individuals, organizations, and businesses to new heights. This dynamic, paradigm-shifting conversation is filled with wisdom, insight, and inspiration. Listeners seeking to unlock their true potential and highest self can start their journey by listening to this episode first. Founder of Hayden Lee Coaching Internationa [https://www.haydenlee.com/faqs/]l and Co-Founder of Master Mind Institute [https://mastermindinstitute.com/], Hayden has worked with Google, Lyft, IBM, Lionsgate, and NBCUniversal and has led powerful trainings at TEDx, UC Berkeley, and the International Enneagram Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, among others. For more information www.haydenlee.com [http://www.haydenlee.com] and follow @haydenleecoaching on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Dr. Dan speaks to Allison Carmen, [http://www.allisoncarmen.com] a Maria Shriver "Architect of Change," [https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/author/allison/] Uncertainty Expert, and creator of The Maybe Mindset [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmb8pp5_CUM]— a concept that is in Oprah’s New Dictionary of Enlightenment [https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a42170336/spiritual-secret-hidden-inside-everyday-words/]. Allison teaches us how embracing uncertainty can be our greatest ally. By living in Maybe, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. This powerful mindset helps us break free from the stress of needing to know what’s next and invites us to believe in the potential of the unknown. In this episode, Dr. Dan and Allison dive into The Maybe Mindset and explore how it can transform our lives. They discuss how uncertainty, when welcomed, leads to less fear and more joy. Instead of chasing certainty, we can choose to live in the freedom of "Maybe" — creating room for growth, happiness, and success. Listeners will discover how Maybe can change everything – because Maybe the best is yet to come! Allison Carmen is a TEDx Speaker, host of the 10 Minutes to Less Suffering [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minutes-to-less-suffering/id1295280626]podcast, and author of The Gift of Maybe: Offering Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times [https://www.allisoncarmen.com/book-v2/] and other books [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Allison-Carmen/author/B00BPX8TKO?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c8977942-b5d0-46e7-b433-f1b86fd87dce]. She is also the CFO/General Counsel/Chief Business Operator of The Motherhood Center of New York and a business consultant and coach. For more, listen to Allison’s interview on Parent Footprint with Dr. Dan [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gift-of-maybe-with-allison-carmen/id1157097748?i=1000380435131]. For more information, visit www.allisoncarmen.com [http://www.allisoncarmen.com] and follow @allisoncarmen on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]