welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.

welcome to workshop: in these episodes, carla will help our guest work through a professional or personal challenge that they are facing. in the first workshop episode we welcome danielle applestone, serial entrepreneur and Materials Science PhD with 20+ years of experience founding startups across multiple industries.

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.

andy bateman, co-founder of mixed tape, is a catalyst for growth—helping organizations break through barriers to maximize operating and growth potential. with a career spanning 30 years, andy has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Netflix, Microsoft, and TikTok, as well as the Australian government, leading transformative programs in leadership, innovation, and customer strategy. his whole-person approach to not just work, but also life unlocks incredible potential. join carla as she explores andy’s insights on growth, transformation, and what it takes to lead in today’s dynamic world.

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings. playlist – click here!

joe hudson is one of the most sought-after coaches for leaders at OpenAI, Alphabet, Apple, and beyond—and carla’s personal coach. with a unique approach that blends over 25 years of spiritual, psychological, and corporate expertise, joe guides top executives toward profound breakthroughs. from fishing in Alaska to directing TV in Hollywood and pioneering sustainable agriculture investments, joe’s eclectic journey shaped his ability to unlock the wisdom within every person. in this episode, carla flips the script as joe shares his remarkable story and insights from coaching the world’s most influential leaders.

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.

on today’s episode carla continues her conversation with ford smith. the two go deeper as ford shares more about his personal healing journey that lead him to this mission-driven life.

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.

on today’s episode we meet ford smith, a heart led and purposeful founder and investor based in austin, tx. before starting Ultranative, a venture fund backing mission-driven startups that positively impact humanity and the planet, ford played a role in the early years of the cannabis business in LA with companies like Eaze and Harborside. as current a board member of The Center for MINDS, a 501(C)3 studying the use of psychedelics to enhance creativity and problem-solving, ford is also on a mission to bring these medicines into the mainstream to enable creative problem solving and scientific discoveries. hear about…