Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People
What does it really mean to break free? Spencer West, author, speaker, and disability advocate, shares how he learned to see disability not simply as something that happened to him, but as an identity, a perspective, and even a competitive advantage. He opens up about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the power of interdependence, and why resilience often comes from having no other choice. Spencer also explores the traps we build by following other people’s expectations and how small acts of disruption can help us rediscover joy, confidence, and purpose. He discusses his new book, Breaking Free, and the lessons he has learned about choosing your own path rather than living the life someone else mapped out for you.
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Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.
With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.
Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.
Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopology
Listen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**
Produced by Madisun Nuismer and Jeff Sieh. Research provided by Tessa Nuismer
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Rethinking Disability, Resilience, and Independence with Spencer West
What does it really mean to break free? Spencer West, author, speaker, and disability advocate, shares how he learned to see disability not simply as something that happened to him, but as an identity, a…
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How to Feel Loved in a World That Feels Lonely with Sonja Lyubomirsky
What does it actually take to feel loved, and why can someone be deeply loved without feeling it? Sonja Lyubomirsky, professor of psychology at UC Riverside and one of the world’s leading researchers on happiness,…
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Turning an Audience Into a Business in the AI Era with Marina Mogilko
What happens when you stop trying to follow a linear career path and instead build around your interests? Marina Mogilko has turned her passions for languages, technology, entrepreneurship, and content creation into a multi-platform business…
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Why Every Election Matters to Democracy with Stacey Abrams
With another election approaching, my conversation with Stacey Abrams feels especially timely. We talked about voting rights, democracy, persistence, and what it means to keep doing the work even when you don’t get the job…
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How to Make Climate Action More Enjoyable with Elizabeth & Jiaying Zhao
What if fighting climate change could actually make you happier? Elizabeth Dunn and Jiaying Zhao, psychology professors at the University of British Columbia, explore how joy, social connection, money, food, transportation, and everyday choices intersect…
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Young People, AI, and the Fight for Human Agency with Sam Hiner
What happens when a generation decides it needs more control over its future? Sam Hiner, co-founder and executive director of the Young People’s Alliance, joins Guy Kawasaki to explore youth political power, social media, AI…
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The Power of People: How Activism Really Works with Charlie Euchner
What does effective activism actually look like, and why does so much of it begin with simply listening? Charlie Euchner, author of Rules of Activism, explores the power of grassroots organizing, one-on-one conversations, focused agendas,…
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What Makes Humans Remarkable in the Age of AI with Vivienne Ming
What does it really mean to become “robot-proof” in an age when AI can outperform us at so many traditional skills? Theoretical neuroscientist, AI pioneer, entrepreneur, and author Vivienne Ming argues that the answer isn’t…
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Democracy Doesn’t Defend Itself with Jocelyn Benson
We’re revisiting our conversation with Jocelyn Benson, whose commitment to public service has made her one of the most recognizable election officials in America. Since this episode first aired, Jocelyn has continued serving as Michigan’s…
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What Writers Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Creating with Harlan Coben
What does it really take to write a great story—and to create anything worth making? Bestselling author Harlan Coben joins Guy Kawasaki to talk about the messy reality of writing, from finding ideas everywhere to…