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This is not a typical episode for the Work & Family podcast, which are conversations. This short episode includes ten takeaways from my trip to the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Please enjoy, and I'd love to hear what you think about this in-between-isode. 1. Jim Nantz and Mike Tirico as conversationalists 2. No cell phone policy and its benefits 3. The mental state of golfers and its practice 4. Keep it simple 5. The value of organized/planned trips 6. Diversity is necessary 7. Functioning on little to no sleep 8. On drinking well 9. The course is the star 10. A tradition unlike any other

Jono Manson is a prolific singer/songwriter and veteran performer with a long track record that includes major-label releases as a recording artist and producer. During a career spanning four decades, he has performed everywhere from the local dive to Madison Square Garden. He has released numerous albums and amassed a vast catalog of original material. In this conversation, we talk about: The creative process Playing the bar scene in New York Getting kids into playing instruments Santa Fe The differences between musician and producer The differences and similarities in performing music and acting His ties to Italy and Pakistan What's next for Jono And much, much more Give it a listen and please let me know what you think.   I like this quote from High Times' Magazine: “If it wasn’t for Jono Manson, then Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors, and Joan Osborne and the New York jam-band scene may never have happened. It was Manson who showed these young whippersnappers how to turn a blasé bar crowd into true believers at now legendary hole in the wall, Nightingales.” Fun fact: Jono's cousins are the filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODES Jono's website Listen to Jono's music (Red Wine in the Afternoon is my favorite.) Listen to songs from selected projects produced by Jono The Sketches and Saif Samejo The Gang Mandolin Brothers Daniel Boling Muscle Shoals - If you love music, and have not seen this documentary, watch it now. You can find it on Netflix. (The producer is a friend and I hope to have him on the podcast.) The Holmes Brothers

Jono Manson is a prolific singer/songwriter and veteran performer with a long track record that includes major-label releases as a recording artist and producer. During a career spanning four decades, he has performed everywhere from the local dive to Madison Square Garden. He has released numerous albums and amassed a vast catalog of original material. In this conversation, we talk about: The creative process Playing the bar scene in New York Getting kids into playing instruments Santa Fe The differences between musician and producer The differences and similarities in performing music and acting His ties to Italy and Pakistan What's next for Jono And much, much more Give it a listen and please let me know what you think. I like this quote from High Times' Magazine: “If it wasn’t for Jono Manson, then Blues Traveler, Spin Doctors, and Joan Osborne and the New York jam-band scene may never have happened. It was Manson who showed these young whippersnappers how to turn a blasé bar crowd into true believers at now legendary hole in the wall, Nightingales.” Fun fact: Jono's cousins are the filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODES Jono's website Listen to Jono's music (Red Wine in the Afternoon is my favorite.) Listen to songs from selected projects produced by Jono The Sketches and Saif Samejo The Gang Mandolin Brothers Daniel Boling Muscle Shoals - If you love music, and have not seen this documentary, watch it now. You can find it on Netflix. (The producer is a friend and I hope to have him on the podcast.) The Holmes Brothers

John Barker is a business owner, real estate whiz, artist, and father. In this conversation, we talk about: Work Ethic Advice to a New Father Santa Fe Schools New York Real Estate and Property Management Painting and the Creative Process The Hotel Business And much more   SHOW NOTES Work ethic [2:15] Advice to a new father [5:00] The Gentle Nudge School [5:55] New York [7:23] The creative process [11:45] Introduction to property management [12:15] Working with family [12:45] Public and private balance [14:00] Investing in real estate [14:40] Old Santa Fe Inn [15:22] Creative process [17:00] Turner Carroll Gallery and John's upcoming show [22:25] SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE John Barker's Paintings (at Turner Carroll) Story of the Barker Family Barker Property Managment Iris McLister The Gentle Nudge School Turquoise Trail Charter School St. Michael's High School Rudi Stern Paul Jenkins Larry Poons Karel Appel Basquiat Georg Baselitz CoBrA

Simon Brackley is the President and CEO of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. In this conversation, we talk about: Santa Fe Business on the golf course England Cuba Business ideas Mistakes new businesses make Finding an entrepreneurial niche And much more Give it a listen and please let me know what you think.

This is a short episode in between interviews. I give you ten tips to help set you up for successful travel with an infant. The ten, or so, tips: Formula, breast milk, and whole milk – dealing with security Practical tips for getting through the airport and on your plane The Baby Bjorn and its virtues Communication and flexibility are key Take care of yourself to be in a place to take care of your baby Setting up cues and routines for successful sleep Time saving tips Melatonin and other sleep aids Be active when not on the plane Timing and planning of flights Products mentioned: US Passport info for children under 16 – click here Melatonin – click here – This is an excellent tool to reset your sleep cycle when traveling. My wife and I have given it to our 18-month-old daughter on international and domestic flights to aid sleep. (Don’t do so without consulting your physician.) I’ve linked to the 3 mg tablets. There are also 5 mg tablets from NOW Foods. Baby Bjorn – offers ergonomic front and back carriers and other products for babies and toddlers, from newborn up to 3 years. Letterschool – An intuitive game to learn about letters and numbers. Nosli – Mix different sounds and create your perfect environment.

J. Walter Sterling is a current faculty member and former dean at St. John's College, Santa Fe (perhaps the youngest dean they've had). I first met Walter as a graduate student at St. John's College, and have been impressed with his theoretical and practical intelligence. In this conversation, we talk about: Following in his father's footsteps Raising two young boys Non-profit work at Project H.O.M.E. and remaining grounded as an intellectual Annapolis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Santa Fe St. John's College and the value of a liberal arts education His advice to teens and the people that love them   WALTER'S CV: B.A., St. John's College, Annapolis, 1993 Jacob K. Javitts Fellow, U.S. Dept. of Education, 1993-97 M.A. Philosophy, Emory University, 1997 Doctoral Candidate, Philosophy, Emory University, 1997- Philosophy Instructor, Loyola College in Maryland, 1997-99 Philosophy Instructor, Gwynedd-Mercy College, 1999-2000 Intellectual Heritage Instructor, Temple University, 1999-2000 Adult Learning Instructor, Project H.O.M.E., Philadelphia, 2000-03 Tutor, St. John's College, Santa Fe, 2003- Dean, St. John's College, Santa Fe, 2011-14 SHOW NOTES The story of coming to St. John's College and following in his father's footsteps [1:47] On becoming Dean of St. John's College, Santa Fe at age 40 [7:24] On being a student again [12:23] Project HOME in Philadelphia and making a difference [14:43] Fatherhood and education [22:45] Instilling a love of learning [28:35] Technology and the classroom [35:20] Annapolis [39:44] Atlanta [42:00] Philadelphia [44:00] Santa Fe [47:55] St. John's College and the virtues of a liberal arts education [59:08] How to have the right kind of conversation with a young person about their education [1:19:26] SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Learn more about St. John's College Learn more about the Santa Fe Community Seminars Series

In this episode I give you Alex Merlino, owner and founder of Teres Kids, and statewide program and finance director at the Partnership for Responsible Business. We discuss the struggles of starting and owning a business, New York, working with infamous fashion photographer Helmut Newton, and her experiences with and advice on a successful crowdfunding campaign. Enjoy! And as always, please let me know what you think by reaching out to me on Twitter @brandonfitzpat.   SHOW NOTES All about Teres Kids [1:10] The design process [11:10] RISD and Alex's aesthetic [13:05] Growing up in LA [16:10] First New York experience [18:55] Life as a fashion model in NY [21:35] Gleason's Boxing Gym [27:40] Haiti - craftsmanship and culture [30:18] Partnership for Responsible Business [32:45] Crowdfunding - Indiegogo versus Kickstarter [35:32] Her Santa Fe lifestyle [43:00]

In this “bonus content” episode we get into the details. Specifically, we discuss Joe’s approaches to the pitch, scheduling, and how he efficiently and effectively communicates with his team. Enjoy! And as always, please let me know what you think by reaching out to me on Twitter @brandonfitzpat and using #workandfamilypodcast   SHOW NOTES Multilayered personal connections to global events (September 11th) [1:10] Perfecting the pitch: context, confidence, and understanding the counterpart [7:17] The follow-up: be mindful and take your time, but there is no replacement for persistence [23:00] Scheduling: mobility and availability [27:25] Email as a tool for organization and collaboration [33:32]

In this episode I give you Joe Merlino. Joe has a fascinating background. We discuss growing up with a politician for a father, his time at Harvard, what it was like to travel in China during the Tiananmen Square events in 1989, the coup in Cote D’Ivoire in 1999, and consulting with Sean “Diddy” Combs. And, finally, we get into Joe’s current project of creating a power plant. SHOW NOTES The current power plant project [1:30] Growing up a politician’s son [3:10] Public policy and the non-profit sector [5:30] Developing an early model for welfare reform [6:20] Learning from international travel [9:50] Reasons to run for political office [13:00] Harvard – education, utility, and relationships [15:50] On teens’ decision of college versus no college [18:40] The benefits of a liberal arts education [21:00] China, Tiananmen Square, and escaping to Hong Kong  [23:40] The coup in Cote D’Ivoire [45:50] The relationship between a government and its people [52:10] Citizen Change “Vote or Die” and working with Sean “Diddy” Combs [55:53] Blowing off Senator Barack Obama [1:01:00] Moving to Santa Fe for lifestyle [1:03:30] Life as a consultant [1:08:15] The shift to owner operator [1:09:20] How to create a power plant [1:12:45] Creating and growing a world-class network [1:24:00] LinkedIn [1:26:35] Prediction – a shift for the US to 100% renewables power system [1:29:45] Skiing in Santa Fe [1:32:25]

In this episode I give you Paul Hoffman. A world traveler on a minimal budget, Paul is nothing if not innovative and resourceful. He left his lucrative career as a commodities trader in London for a simple life in Santa Fe. Through different financial instruments and career choices, he lives a life focused on personal growth and exploration.