Aaron Carroll Explains How Questioning The System Became His Life’s Work

Mar 31, 2026

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Extraordinary People

Ben Batory Gives A Master Class On Building A Winning Culture

Ben Batory, an Amherst College classmate of mine who played professional basketball in Costa Rica, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Malta, Switzerland, and Mauritius, has taken an unconventional path to Wall Street. Today, Ben is SVP and Head of Trading at Franklin Equity Group, but in this conversation, he… Listen ⇢
Lee Maicon Sees A 1994 Revolution in Advertising

Lee Macon has worked in advertising through arguably its greatest transformations. He began at the dawn of the consumer internet, navigated the shift to social media, and now is helping clients figure out AI. As the Chief Strategy Officer at the Community, a global creative agency, Lee oversees strategic efforts… Listen ⇢
Jim Confalone Goes From Art School to Business Cool

Jim Confalone’s journey from fine arts to founding a successful B2B marketing firm is marked by tragedy and a timely eye for opportunity. Jim, the founder of B2B marketing agency Modicum, shares the evolution of his career, from his initial passion for painting to servicing blue chip clients like Google… Listen ⇢
Vicky Levy, Part 1: Survivor

Vicky Levy’s story is so compelling that one episode of this podcast can’t contain it all. In Part 1 of her extraordinary story, she touches on her journey into life sciences and her current role as Global Life Sciences and Healthcare Industry Leader at Deloitte. But her reason for staying… Listen ⇢
Inger-Lise Schwab Reflects On Life, Work, And Parenting In Norway (And Some Amherst Mischief)

The Amherst Class of 1994 diaspora has expanded all over the world, including to Norway. That’s where we find Inger-Lise Schwab representing the Purple and White. In this episode, she shares thoughts on how to combat sunlight deprivation, the distinctions between the elite colleges and universities in the United States… Listen ⇢
Josh Hamermesh Transformed Near-Tragedy Into Living His Best Life

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I want to spend the next 20 years of my life. How should I dedicate my time, which is more precious to me than it ever has been? My Amherst College classmate Josh Hamermesh has asked and answered this big question for… Listen ⇢
Fernanda Bressan’s Mission: Help Her Clients Get Unstuck

As you prepare to ring in the New Year, you might be asking, in 2025, how can I achieve a better alignment with my family, career, and especially myself? This episode just might help you answer that question. Join me as I chat with my Amherst College classmate Fernanda Bressan… Listen ⇢
Hector Garcia Encourages His Students To Silence Their Phones And Listen To Vinyl

Put down your phone. Pick up a real book, and give yourself time to think deeply. That’s the message of this episode’s guest, my Amherst College classmate Hector Garcia. Don’t mistake his perspective for a desperate clinging to a fading past, though. This guy loves to teach young minds at… Listen ⇢
Susan Antebi Studies The Legacy Of Eugenics in Modern Mexico

Susan Antebi has built a career based on both the depth and breadth of her fascinating interests. In recording this episode, she taught me so much about things I had never considered. Susan is Professor of Latin American literature at the University of Toronto. Much of her award-winning writing and… Listen ⇢