As AI continues to advance, how can we prepare for the changes it will bring? Scott Paul, a pioneer in the field of AI, shares his insights on the future of work, the economy, healthcare, and human longevity. He discusses the importance of developing new skills and embracing lifelong learning in an AI-driven world and explores the potential for AI …

On this week’s show I’m honored and proud to bring you my conversation with an actor, producer and inspirational speaker whose story is one of the most inspiring you’ll hear. His name is Charles D. Clark. He’s appeared on such primetime TV hits as the Fox drama Empire, which co-starred Terrence Howard as hip-hop king Lucious Lyon, whose once-incarc…

Discover how Bell Bank creates a highly engaged workforce by encouraging employees to volunteer and get involved in their communities. Julie Peterson Klein shares the bank's approach to corporate social responsibility and the benefits it brings to both staff and the company as a whole.Lindsay Hadley

In this episode, Jeremy Almond, co-founder and CEO of PayStand, shares how his company is transforming the B2B payment landscape. Leveraging modern internet, blockchain, and SaaS technologies, PayStand has processed over $10 billion in payments for a million businesses. Discover how this innovative platform is helping companies drive efficiency and…

This week, actor/writer/producer Kevin Spirtas - co-star and co-creator of the Emmy, GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) and Indie Series Award-winning drama AFTER FOREVER - joins us to talk about the acclaimed series' third and final season, now streaming on Amazon Prime. Watch all 3 seasons of the show on Amazon:https://www.amazon…

Lindsay welcomes a special guest on today’s episode. Dan Cathy, Chairman and former CEO of Chick-Fil-A. Discover the inspiring story behind Chick-Fil-A's decision to close on Sundays. Dan shares how his father Truett Cathy's faith led to this unconventional business practice and how it has positively impacted their company culture and customer serv…

Join Lindsay Hadley as she welcomes Kurt Francom, the Executive Director of Leading Saints, an organization dedicated to helping Latter-day Saints enhance their leadership skills both within the church and in their personal lives. Discover the challenges involving helping leaders and members grow in their faith brings him a sense of joy and purpose…

Stranded aboard a distant outer space capsule, two women discover a danger bigger than any alien in writer/director Chris Maes' claustrophobic science fiction thriller HEMISPHERE. Maes joins us to discuss the making of his extraordinary first feature film on this week's Viewfinder Podcast.Check out HEMISPHERE on Amazon and Tubi TV:Amazon: https://w…

Currently seeking funds for its production on IndieGoGo, the chilling horror film SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT is in the viewfinder on this week's show. Our guests: director/co-writer/co-producer Todd Braley, co-star/co-producer and indie horror film legend Debra Lamb, and co-writer/co-producer Itai Guberman. For more information on how you can contribute …

In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Mike Seckler, seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, as he shares his insights on the seismic shifts in the business landscape during the pandemic, the critical blend of technology and human touch in customer service, and the impressive growth strategies adopted by Justworks under his guidance. Mike also …

Join Lindsay Hadley as she chats with Walt Rakowich about his remarkable leadership journey. Walt shares the core principles that have guided his successful career and his unique take on transparency, integrity, empathy and the meaning behind ‘Transfluence’ and his new book. Walt certainly navigated through significant challenges with resilience an…

Join Lindsay Hadley, Phil Zahn, and special guest Paul Young, author of ‘The Shack’, ‘Eve’ and many more, for an enlightening conversation on the Lindsay Hadley Podcast. Discover the author’s incredible journey from overcoming challenges with resilience to imparting valuable advice for living a purpose-driven life. This episode promises inspiration…

Join host Lindsay Hadley as she converses with Diego Ugalde, a former Navy SEAL turned visionary founder of The Trident Approach. Unpack Diego's journey revealing the power of military-crafted leadership and teamwork in shaping successful civilian ventures. In this episode, Diego delves into the significance of resilience, the indispensable nature …

Join host Lindsay Hadley as she welcomes Scott Shaw, CEO of Lincoln Tech, to discuss the transformative power of vocational education. Scott shares insights from his switch from finance to education and his two-decade journey with Lincoln, a leader in training middle-skilled workers. With a 75-year legacy, Lincoln has been pivotal in sectors like h…

Join host Lindsay Hadley as she welcomes Bob Worsley, entrepreneur behind the iconic SkyMall catalog and Zeni Home. In this episode, Bob details his journey from an ambitious start-up aboard a plane to a public company boasting a $500 million market cap. He opens up about his pivotal cooperation with the FBI post-9/11, his impactful foray into rene…

On the first episode of 2024, Lindsay welcomes Naomi Whittel for an open and insightful conversation on Naomi’s entrepreneurial journey - from working with natural products, selling companies and not getting paid, to even writing a book, Naomi is a force of nature when it comes to innovation and an inspiration to other women in business. Don’t miss…

In this episode, dive into the journey of founder and CEO of Hirewell Matt Massucci. Learn about his first steps into his professional career in Deloitte to the insides of the dotcom crash and how this crisis led Matt to create Hirewell and the challenges he faced before the business found stability. Lindsay and Matt also discuss complexities of th…

Joining us on this week's podcast from the indie sci-fi drama DOLWA are its writer/director Alex Suszko and co-star/co-producer Jennifer Prettyman. Find out more about DOLWA on its Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/DolwaMovieFollow The Viewfinder Podcast on X: @ViewfinderPodOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheViewfinderPodcastMusic by Aud…

From a humble Idaho town to managing a $69 million fund, Rob's journey is nothing short of inspiring! Learn about his unique initiatives with Angel Studios, their community-centric model, and how they're disrupting traditional Hollywood studios! Don't miss out on Rob's insights on the potential of capitalism to bring about societal change, and the …

Today I'm honored to welcome actor and filmmaker Anike Tourse - the writer, director and co-star of AMERICA'S FAMILY, a new movie that probes America's harsh immigration policy and its impact on the country's undocumented immigrant community through the struggles and resilience of the Diaz family: a family whose lives are suddenly altered when U.S.…

Lindsay Hadley sits down with Matt Pohlson, the co-founder of Omaze, on the latest episode of The Lindsay Hadley Podcast. Discover the story behind Omaze's inception, their successful campaigns, and their plans for global expansion. Matt also shares his near-death experience and how it influenced his approach to life and work.Tune in for an episode…

This week, I’m honored to welcome Sarah Beim, the creator of the new LGBTQ dystopian thriller cataclysm.begins. Directed by Katherine Filiseta, the series is set in a world where a faceless but oppressive religious government called The Conclave mandates personal conformity and all but outlaws disagreement with its rule, the series - which is curre…

Join host Lindsay Hadley as she explores the world of luxury real estate with special guest Ben Moss. Discover the secrets and strategies behind celebrity home investments and financial success in this insightful conversation.Lindsay Hadley

Directed by Matthew Mishory, the emotional and picturesque documentary film Fioretta is both about a father and son’s incredible search for their family’s ancestry and about how that quest links both the generationally different men - and their heritage - in extraordinary ways. Mishory's cameras accompany avid genealogist and acclaimed lawyer Rando…

Lindsay Hadley welcomes Gregory Warner, CEO of MarketSmart, to explore the world of nonprofit fundraising. Gain insights into the donor-driven approach and technology solutions transforming the way organizations raise funds.Lindsay Hadley

Joining me on this week’s show are three of the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed fantasy web series REN: THE GIRL WITH THE MARK - co-creators Kate Madison and Christopher Dane, and showrunner Neil Oseman. The internationally popular series’ first season, which debuted in 2016 and has racked up as many fans as it has awards, is now approaching i…

In this episode, Lindsay Hadley engages in a candid discussion with Ethos Life’s CAO Brandt Kucharski. Dive into the intricacies of Brandt's career, his role in GrubHub's historic IPO, and the inspiring transition to Ethos Life. Learn about the balance between financial expertise, personal values, and impactful leadership.…

Continuing the review of the 2023 Louisiana Film Prize, I'm honored to bring you my chat with this year’s winner of the event’s Best Performance award: actor Cheryl Shelton, the star of writer/director Monique Derouselle's grand prize-winning short THE CANDY LADY. In that film, Cheryl plays the titular candy lady - here named Debra. When she's not …

In this interview, host Lindsay Hadley sits down with entrepreneur and visionary, Hooman Radfar, to explore his remarkable journey in the world of startups and self-employment. As the CEO of Collective, Hooman shares his role in shaping the company's strategy, growth, and operations, all while staying committed to Collective's powerful vision of en…

Explore how technology can be a powerful force for good in the world in this interview with KP Hari, Co Founder, CFO and Executive Vice Chairman of Speridian Technologies. Understand how he leverages tech for positive change, benefiting communities and making a meaningful impact. Join us to see how they balance business and philanthropy.…

For the third straight year, The Viewfinder Podcast is thrilled to bring you a recap of the annual Louisiana Film Prize. Held each October in Shreveport, and with a brilliant series of short films and filmmakers competing for the event's grand prize of $25,000, the 2023 edition of Film Prize again showcased the excellence and talent of the Pelican …

Join Lindsay Hadley in a heartfelt conversation with special guest Alexis Jones, as they explore the unexpected twists and turns of her journey, from her days on "Survivor" to becoming a renowned author and a reveal that changed her entire life.Lindsay Hadley

Lindsay Hadley hosts a candid conversation with Sarah and Brady Davis about navigating the challenges brought by the pandemic and how they pivoted their music education business towards continued success. Learn how adaptability can transform adversity into achievement.Lindsay Hadley

Social media networks like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), Snapchat and Tiktok are the top sources of information and communication for teenagers worldwide. Unfortunately, some of them have used those platforms not to connect with their peers or to track their favorite interests but to put themselves - and their friends - in dan…

Maria Baltazzi is an Emmy-award winner television producer, most known for her work in the hit reatilty- show ‘Survival’, but also a PhD in Pilosophy. Today, on The Lindsay Hadley Podcast, Maria sits down with Lindsay to discuss her new book ‘Take a Shot at Happiness’ and go through the ways to experience a journey redirected to joy, with all sorts…

Discover the incredible journey of Woody Sears, the CEO of the travel app Autio, co-founded by legendary actor Kevin Costner. Lindsay Hadley dives deep into the world of travel storytelling as Woody shares the art of travel storytelling to ignite your wanderlust.Lindsay Hadley

On this very special 100th episode of The Viewfinder Podcast, I'm honored to welcome back the brilliant writer/director Scott Sullivan (TRIGGER GIRL, THE UNKNOWABLE KATHRYN BONAIR, GRAVITY). This time, he tells us about his second feature-length film CHANCES, the compelling story of a troubled gang member who's given one final chance to escape from…

Lindsay Hadley sits down with Mike and Britney Littledike, the driving force behind Capita Financial Network, to discuss the visionary approach on creating the ultimate wealth management experience for clients, making financial dreams a reality while also facing everyday life challenges in business and at home.…

On our last show, we examined the humorous side of horror in the zany spoof HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKES. This week on The Viewfinder Podcast, we transition to horror in its most emotional and frightening form as we discuss the psychological thriller DISREMEMBERED, the latest feature produced by Chicago indie horror entertainment specialists Acrostar …

In this inspiring interview, meet Jacqueline Samira, the visionary founder behind Howdy, as she shares her journey of building a $105 million startup empire. Discover her secrets to success and learn how she's bridging borders with innovation through the challenges she faced and how she overcame adversity with resilience and determination.…

In this episode, host Lindsay Hadley talks with Elliot Roe about the power of self-improvement through hypnotherapy. Discover how Elliott's clients - from pro athletes to CEOs - unleash their full potential with an empathetic and effective approach.Lindsay Hadley

When a demonic waffle maker possesses a local greasy spoon's once-scrumptious menu of bacon, toast, eggs, waffles and pancakes on Halloween night, the diner's hungry patrons take up forks, knives and everything but the kitchen sink in a life-and-death standoff with killer breakfast food in the outrageous horror comedy HAUNTED HOUSE OF PANCAKES. Her…

Welcome to The Lindsay Hadley Podcast! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Matt Hulett, a seasoned entrepreneur with a remarkable track record of driving over $2 billion in value creation. Join us as he shares his 30-year journey in the technology industry, including lessons learned from the Web 1.0 bubble burst and his involvement in diver…

Whether it makes you giggle, gasp, weep or tap your feet, a live theatreperformance - be it of a play or a musical - is an experience that can breathe new life into everything from Hamlet to Hamilton. Across America and around the world, theatre companies of all sizes bring that experience to their communities, with each production making the most …

Host Lindsay Hadley invites Navid Alipour, the visionary founder of B C Fund Analytics Ventures, CureMetrics, and CureMatch. Together, they delve deep into the world of AI and its profound impact on healthcare. Uncover the secrets behind CureMetrics' AI software, detecting breast cancer years before it surfaces, and its remarkable ability to identi…

The new sci-fi musical comedy TWENTYONE21 is an exciting, immersive and entertaining audio experience where two best friends/21 year olds (Cici, played by Courtney Marie Simpson, and Funks, played by Tola Lawal) are convinced that their latest trip around the sun has bestowed upon them incredible powers. As they experience in every episode, however…

Join host Lindsay Hadley and cohost Jess Larsen as they sit down with the inspiring Casey Rogers, Founder and CEO of Telea Insights. Discover her 20-year journey in non-profit, philanthropy, and business sectors, Casey’s role in launching The Ellen Fund and its multi-million dollar initiative for global conservationand her focus on positive change …

The Viewfinder Podcast stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America East and West as they continue to fight for better pay and better working conditions in the film and TV industries.This week, The Viewfinder Podcast is thrilled to welcome back to our show the brilliant actor and producer Gio Drasconi! In this latest intervi…

In this episode, host Lindsay Hadley dives deep into the world of mental health with licensed therapist Lauren Harrington, who specializes in anxiety and OCD. Join us as we explore the challenges of genuine human connection in a tech-driven era and discuss how anxiety can be transformed into a functional force for growth and empowerment.…

For American families who struggle to pay for their most important needs, getting and paying for good health care isn't just a matter of life and death; it's a matter of dollars and cents. In director Mike Hogan's bleak thriller The Cost, this unbearable situation strikes an average yet troubled family - Penny (Sophie Howell), a mom who shares the …