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THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with experts and influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and syndicated advice columnist. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan TEXT HARLAN: 321-345-9070 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/HarlanCohen FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelpMeHarlan/ TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/HarlanCohen WEBSITE: https://www.HarlanCohen.com | https://www.BeforeCollegeTV.com
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Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
1hr 20 min
Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student?
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCA
Podbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/
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ABOUT MIKE:
Michael Brumm is currently a senior producer/writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He's also been a consulting producer for At Home with Amy Sedaris, and a four-time Emmy-winning writer for The Colbert Report. He is the author of the kid graphic novel series The Cryptid Club (HarperCollins), and is the coauthor of the children's book His Royal Dogness, Guy the Beagle (Simon & Schuster).
On this week's episode of the Harlan Cohen Podcast, Harlan reconnects with his old improv buddy Mike Brumm. Harlan and Mike spent time at the iO Theatre in Chicago. They reminisce about their times at the old theatre location next to Wrigley Field and the magic of finding your people and places through Improv. Mike shares his unique path as a writer from working on video games like You Don't Know Jack, to becoming a writer and producer for Stephen Colbert.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
9:03 How Mike got a job writing for Stephen Colbert
13:30 Mike and Harlan’s Chicago improv days
16:25 Finding your places and making friends
19:34 What school and college were like for Mike
25:32 Discovering improv in college
27:29 Dating, confidence, and rejection
30:50 Mike’s published books and rejected scripts
35:20 Moving to Chicago
42:13 Job security, student loans, and survival jobs
50:45 Harlan’s internship at The Tonight Show
54:12 Harlan’s background in journalism
1:05:17 What it’s like to write for The Late Show
1:11:38 Advice for students
THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
1hr 9 min
Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student?
Join BEST FIRST YEAR, Harlan's College Success Coaching Community for Parents & Students
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The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCA
Podbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/
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Website: https://www.HarlanCohen.com
ABOUT LISA:
Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News.
Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a clinical practice and also speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being.
Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale’s Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan’s Power Foundation. She and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters.
Lisa's Website: drlisadamour.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.damour/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LDamour
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisadamourphd
NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/by/lisa-damour
CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/search/?q=lisa+damour
Lisa's Podcast - Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting : https://www.drlisadamour.com/podcast/
Watch Lisa's appearances on other podcasts:
Rich Roll Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zQ52gTdjf4
Mel Robbins Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QI2BQmnsH8
House Calls with the Surgeon General: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhHG8pNZIwM
Ezra Klein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc1ZxBnEE-g
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
4:42 The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
7:48 Better to be happy or sad?
8:37 The balance of comfort and discomfort
15:38 Steph calls in
18:24 When do kids need a phone?
22:20 Advice for teens: phones, social media, adult content
35:28 Be a steady presence
43:25 Feeling hopeless and how to cope
47:42 Harlan’s Mental Health Transition Plan
53:00 Rapid fire advice questions
THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.
Jun 15, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
59 min
Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student?
Join BEST FIRST YEAR, Harlan's College Success Coaching Community for Parents & Students
Use code Pod25 at checkout and get $25 off your membership
Tap here: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/courses/your-first-course
The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCA
Podbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/
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Twitter: https://x.com/HarlanCohen
Website: https://www.HarlanCohen.com
ABOUT ARON:
Aron Ezra is an innovator and entrepreneur. He has served as CEO of multiple software companies, all of which he grew over 20x and were acquired in multimillion-dollar exits.
His previous company, OfferCraft, won the Platinum Award from the G&L Roundtable for best new technology; was named Startup of the Year by the Best in Biz Awards; was named one of the Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies; and was profiled in over 200 news stories published in places like The New York Times, Forbes, Quartz, and Business Insider. It was acquired by NRT, a Canadian FinTech company that processes over $20 billion annually.
Earlier, as CEO of MacroView Labs, a mobile software startup used by hospitality, healthcare and retail customers, Aron grew the startup into a powerhouse with tens of millions of users, and dozens of industry awards. It was acquired by Bally Technologies (now part of Light & Wonder).
Additional past highlights include serving as an SVP at Hill & Knowlton (part of WPP); and as a Director at The Advisory Board Company, a healthcare consultancy (part of UnitedHealth). As a thought leader on many business and future technology topics, Aron has been invited to give more than 1,000 presentations at industry conferences. He has won dozens of honors, including being named one of the Most Intriguing People in Las Vegas by Seven Magazine, and a Top 10 Rising Business Leader in the city by the Las Vegas Business Press.
Aron is also an investor and advisor to several startups and middle-market technology companies. He has a bachelor’s degree with honors from Princeton.
Aron's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aronezra
Company website: https://planatechnologies.com/
Watch Harlan's previous 5 Big Questions conversation with Aron here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJ1LtFJ1EM
00:00 Intro
1:04 What is Plan A Technologies?
2:49 Transitioning to the workplace
5:48 Ask questions and make friends
8:32 Ask for help if you need it
11:16 Understand the company culture
15:40 What are employers looking for?
17:13 What to do if you’re overwhelmed
22:25 Academia Vs. the workplace
27:12 Presenting yourself professionally
35:52 Find mentors
39:00 Dealing with rejection
45:37 Should you negotiate a first offer?
48:21 Don’t take your first job just based on salary
52:05 Aron’s worst job story
54:58 Find the nicest and kindest people
57:00 It takes time to adjust
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THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.
Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
53 min
Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student?
Join BEST FIRST YEAR, Harlan's College Success Coaching Community for Parents & Students
Use code Pod25 at checkout and get $25 off your membership
Tap here: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/courses/your-first-course
The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCA
Podbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan
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Website: https://www.HarlanCohen.com
ABOUT ETHAN:
Ethan Sawyer is a nationally recognized college essay expert, sought-after speaker, and author of the quintessential Amazon bestseller College Essay Essentials. Also check out his newest book College Admissions Essentials. Each year he helps thousands of students and counselors through his online courses, workshops, articles, products, and books, and works privately with a small number of students.
Raised in Spain, Ecuador, and Colombia, Ethan has studied at seventeen different schools, is a graduate from Northwestern University, and holds an MFA from UC Irvine as well as two counseling certificates. He has worked as a teacher, curriculum writer, voice actor, motivational speaker, community organizer, and truck driver. He is a certified Myers-Briggs® specialist, and his type (ENFJ) will tell you that he will show up on time, that he'll be excited to meet you, and that, more than anything, he is committed to-and an expert in-helping you realize your potential.
Connect w/Ethan:
Upcoming Courses for Students and Families (affiliate link) https://students.collegeessayguy.com/a/10512/MPSye6df
College Application Hub: https://students.collegeessayguy.com/a/2147491605/MPSye6df
Free Guide to the Personal Statement https://www.collegeessayguy.com/personal-statement
Parents: Family Handbook to College Admission https://www.collegeessayguy.com/parents
Counselors: Top 10 Resources for College Counselors: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/counselors
Other links mentioned: How to Brainstorm 7 Different Essay Ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPnl5AeSw_w
100 Brave and Interesting Questions https://www.collegeessayguy.com/blog/100-brave-and-interesting-questions
Website: https://www.https://www.collegeessayguy.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Collegeessayguy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeessayguy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeEssayGuy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeEssayGuy
Tumblr: https://collegeessayguy.tumblr.com/
Chapters
00:00 Intro
3:41 Ethan’s background
8:53 What are colleges looking for?
12:27 Does every school require a personal statement?
15:13 Define “success” for yourself
17:54 How to approach your personal statement
18:54 Ethan’s College Essay Guy courses and programs
22:01 Breadth and depth in essay topics
25:28 Most common essay topics you might want to avoid
27:43 Writing about mental health
36:29 Things you should do to write your best essay
40:20 Creatively approaching common topics
46:41 The best personal statements the College Essay Guy has read
49:29 Resources for students, parents, and counselors
THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.