Thought Leaders
Why I Built an AI Therapist
I’ve been a waiter, a construction worker, a DJ, a kitchen hand, a porter, a caregiver, and a supermarket cashier. I’ve washed dishes in Australia and meditated in the Himalayas. I’ve battled addictions, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and self-destructive behavior. Before I ever sat across from a client as a psychotherapist, I had already lived a dozen lives — and nearly destroyed myself in several of them.
By Laurentis Theofanusabout 15 hours ago in Interview
Building Systems Before Scaling: An Interview with Christian Delgado
In many industries, rapid growth is often celebrated as a sign of success. However, Christian Delgado, president of 1-800-No-Fault, believes that growth without preparation can create long-term challenges. In an interview about his leadership philosophy, Delgado emphasized the importance of building strong systems before expanding a company.
By Manish Bhatiaa day ago in Interview
Utopia Police Department: A New Force Committed to Community Safety in Utopia, Texas. AI-Generated.
In Utopia Texas, the town of Utopia has taken a significant step forward in public safety with the establishment of the Utopia Police Department. Though a fairly new law enforcement agency, the department has already made a meaningful impact in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the community. Residents of Utopia can learn more about the department’s services, initiatives, and resources on their official website, https://utopiatx.org/
By mind blowinga day ago in Interview
Andrii Kovalenko, Reporting War’s Reality: International Journalism and Witnessing the Aftermath of Bucha
Andrii Kovalenko is a Ukrainian local producer and executive director of Academy of Ukrainian Press who supports international correspondents reporting on Russia’s war against Ukraine. Working closely with foreign media crews since the first days of the 2022 full-scale invasion, he has helped journalists navigate dangerous frontline regions, including Kyiv, Bucha, Irpin, and the wider Kyiv and Zhytomyr areas. His work includes logistical coordination, translation, and field production under combat conditions. Kovalenko has witnessed the aftermath of Russian occupation and the humanitarian consequences of the war. For his safety while working with international reporters, he has been equipped with protective gear and a drone detection device.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen6 days ago in Interview
The Quiet Discipline That Builds a Better You. AI-Generated.
Self-development is often portrayed as a dramatic transformation—a sudden breakthrough, a burst of motivation, or a life-changing decision made in a single moment. In reality, it rarely works that way. Real growth is quiet, often invisible, and built on small actions repeated over time.
By Lukáš Hrdlička12 days ago in Interview
Black Women in Fandom: Kat Monroe on One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Turning Fangirl Culture Into a Career
What if the very thing people told you to tone down became the foundation of your career? In this edition of Black Women in Fandom, we spotlight Kat Monroe - journalist, NYU and Georgetown alumna, and founder of Fan Fave Media and Fangirl Forward whose lifelong love of pop culture helped shape her path in media and entertainment. From late-night television studios to nationally syndicated newsrooms, Kat never left behind the fan identity that first inspired her.
By Tammy Reese20 days ago in Interview
Golden Globes' Podcast Play, The Most Unique Podcast Jobs of 2025 and the Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed.. AI-Generated.
Behind the Awards: Coming Soon I've connected with many of the audio and podcast awards featured in this issue and I'm looking to speak with more to bring you insider perspectives on recognition.
By recognized.fm24 days ago in Interview
Matthew Scillitani on Measuring the Extreme Right Tail with a Supervised Timed High-Range Ability Test
Matthew Scillitani is a psychometrics practitioner at Neurolus Psychometrics focused on developing supervised, time-limited high-range ability examinations. He co-launched The Mental Inventor with Paul Cooijmans as an empirical testbed for a central measurement question: whether performances can be validly differentiated in the extreme right tail under proctored conditions. His approach emphasizes procedural integrity—identity verification, approved proctoring, and rule enforcement—alongside cautious claims about interpretation until reliability and validity evidence is established. He highlights emerging threats to unsupervised testing, including AI-assisted responding and large-scale collaboration, and advocates peer review before formal reclassification.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen28 days ago in Interview
Dov Tiefenbach
Dov Tiefenbach is an actor and a musician. He appears in The Umbrella Academy as Keechie, Klaus's acolyte in six episodes. On Broadway, he played opposite Judd Hirsch in A Thousand Clowns and on TV he appeared in Robo Cop (when he was a kid). More TV roles followed as did movie parts and now he also teaches acting.
By Marie Wilson29 days ago in Interview
Why Nobody Remembers Your Business (and How to Fix It)
You think about your business constantly, before that first cup of coffee, in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep, and definitely while you’re hard at work throughout the day. So it can feel shocking that people — including your target audience and consumers — don’t easily recall your business’s name, let alone the value it can provide them.
By Lynn Tickner30 days ago in Interview
