The IVY Podcast

#114: How to Create a More Joyful Life with Equinox Founder Lavinia Errico

In this episode, we speak with Lavinia Errico, the visionary founder of Equinox Fitness Clubs and the “Inside/Out” movement. A nationally acclaimed fitness and wellness entrepreneur, Errico offers sage advice on topics ranging from entrepreneurship and leadership to nutrition, self-awareness, and emotional balance. As a sought-after consultant and angel investor in diverse startups, Errico inspires individuals and organizations with her unique, disruptive take on how to create a more powerful, authentic, inspiring, and joyful journey through life.

#113: Navigating the News in a Divided America with Miami Herald President, Alexandra Villoch

Press and media outlets are scrutinized as much as the subjects they cover, perhaps now more than ever. With the rise of social media and other forms of mass communication, these organizations are having to rethink the way they operate, and just as importantly, the way they tell the news. We hosted a conversation with Alexandra Villoch, the Miami Herald Media Company’s President and Publisher, to navigate the ins and outs of today’s shifting media landscape. Alexandra touches on such subjects as current perceptions of media, “fake news,” and the evolving industry of journalism

# 112: Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes on Income Inequality

Through the rocket ship rise of Facebook, Chris Hughes — one of the now-fabled roommates of Mark Zuckerberg who helped bring it to life — came to understand how a select few can become ultra-wealthy nearly overnight. In this episode of The IVY Podcast, we hear Chris’ story — from co-founding Facebook to leading Barack Obama’s digital organizing campaign for President — and his thoughts on how the same forces that made Facebook possible have made it harder for everyone else in America to make ends meet. Chris is the author of the new book, Fair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn, which tackles how to combat poverty and stabilize America’s middle class based on the idea of a guaranteed basic income.

#111: Inclusivity: How to Empower Diverse Teams ft. Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Lyft, Tariq Meyers

Today, more than ever, companies like Lyft are striving to become better organizations that reflect the population and communities they are serving. In this episode of The IVY Podcast, we hosted a conversation with Lyft’s Head of Inclusion and Diversity, Tariq Meyers, about how to empower diverse teams that create a culture of belonging. Throughout the conversation, Tariq illuminates just what it means to be truly inclusive, and the role each of us can play in making this happen.

#110: From Side Hustle to Success: The Story of Drybar with Alli Webb

Alli Webb is the founder of Drybar, the popular chain of hair salons specializing exclusively in blowouts — no cuts, no color, just blowouts. Alli started her career in PR, but soon transitioned to training as a hairstylist, sharpening her skills under the late, great celebrity stylist John Sahag. She struggled with her own extremely curly, frizzy hair and was always searching for a great blowout but was often disappointed with the two available options – an overpriced blowout at a traditional salon or a less-than-desirable experience at a discount chain. Hence, Drybar was born — becoming an instant success. In this episode of The IVY Podcast. we'll learn from Alli about how to take a start-up or side gig to the next level, and how connecting with others is the key to winning in the marketplace.

#109: Creative Genius: 5 Key Traits of Breakthrough Innovators with Melissa A. Schilling

What do Steve Jobs, Marie Curie, Elon Musk, and Albert Einstein have in common? What makes some people so spectacularly innovative, producing triumph after triumph, often in fields in which they have no specialized training? In this episode of The IVY Podcast, we’re going to find out from NYU-Stern School of Business Professor Melissa A. Schilling. Drawing upon original research from her latest work, QUIRKY: The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World, Schilling delves deeply into the lives of history’s greatest geniuses to identify the traits and experiences that led them to become serial breakthrough innovators.

#108: Entrepreneurship & Equality: Lessons from Legendary Black Business Leaders ft. Professor Steven Rogers

After discovering that only two out of the three hundred case studies read by first-year MBA students at Harvard Business School featured black executives, Professor Steven S. Rogers took matters into his own hands. According to The Washington Post, “Rogers decided to write his own case studies, and has so far highlighted many black executives in a wide range of industries.” But more than just case studies, Rogers is transforming Harvard Business School’s curriculum. In this episode of The IVY Podcast, Rogers sheds light on a more complete narrative of entrepreneurship, discussing the legacy of black entrepreneurs and the importance of inclusion in the marketplace.

#107: Whistle While You Work: How to Lead a Happy & Fulfilling Life with Chris Ullman

Chris Ullman, an internationally recognized whistling champion, is the embodiment of work/life balance. Ullman has performed his unique gift for the likes of President George W. Bush, The Tonight Show, thousands of fans at NBA halftime shows, and over 400 people on their birthdays every year. By day, he is Managing Director at The Carlyle Group — an investment firm with $175 billion under management — and board member at The Fund for American Studies. In a live conversation with IVY, Ullman shares how he’s used his simple gift to touch hearts, change lives, and bridge the gap between personal and professional happiness — all while giving tips for how to up your own whistling game along the way.

#106: How to Successfully Crowdfund a Project with Indiegogo Co-Founder Slava Rubin | Presented by Emerge212

What causes certain ideas to rise to the top and get funded? IVY hosted a live conversation to find out from Indiegogo Co-Founder Slava Rubin. As the world's first crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo revolutionized the way innovations come to market. Rubin reflects on the lessons he learned along the way and provides advice for entrepreneurs to break through the noise, raise money, and find long-term success for projects of any size.

#105: Breaking the Rules: How to Win in Business When Others Say No with Brett David

After his father suddenly passed away from a heart attack, Brett David took over his family business at the age of 19. Now, a decade later — as the CEO of the luxury vehicles dealership Prestige Imports — David has sold over $1B in luxury cars, become an active supporter of charitable organizations, and succeeded in the face of overwhelming obstacles. In a live conversation with IVY, David shares his incredible life story and how he’s built Prestige Imports into the leading Lamborghini dealership in the United States — not by following all of the traditional rules of business, but by breaking them.