On the Schmooze

Hosted ByRobbie Samuels

Welcome to On the Schmooze, a weekly podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have achieved success in their field or industry. I ask probing questions to get them to share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Put insights from me and my guests into action this week and you’ll benefit from for years to come. Podcast inspired by Dorie Clark, Guy Raz, Pat Flynn, Jonny Nastor, Dale Carnegie.


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Networking Tips for Introverts

Welcome back to On the Schmooze. Thank you so much for joining me. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing JoAnn Cox, this week you’ll be hearing from me, your host. Every other week I’ll be offering my take on some aspect of networking and…

Lead by Listening

Today’s guest has experience in the world of fair housing and affordable housing. At the time of this recording, she had been working for the City of Boston since 2004 with ever increasing responsibilities. Her goal was to expand choice in…

Are business cards dead?

Welcome back to On the Schmooze. Thank you so much for joining me. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Kang, this week you’ll be hearing from me, your host. Every other week I’ll be offering my take on some aspect of networking and…

The Potential for Leadership

Today’s guest is a community organizer at heart. Within a few years of graduating from Brandeis University, he has established himself as a major player in Boston’s social impact community. His career began as an associate at MassChallenge where…

Open letter to: Networking Event Hosts

Welcome back to On the Schmooze. Thank you so much for joining me. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Heller, this week you’ll be hearing from me, your host. Every other week I’ll be offering my take on some aspect of networking…

The Power of Coalitions

Today’s guest has worked for more than a decade to create and preserve affordable housing in Massachusetts. Currently she is the Director of Public Policy at Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association, previously she served as Chief of Staff and…

Graceful Exit Strategies

Welcome back to On the Schmooze. Thank you so much for joining me. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Senam Kumahia, this week you’ll be hearing from me, your host. Every other week I’ll be offering my take on some aspect of networking…

Deviate to Discover

I’m excited to have with me today, a member of LeadBoston class of 2015. LeadBoston is an executive education program, that focuses on the inner workings of Boston and socially responsible leadership. I’m proud to be a member of this year’s class as…

#1 Networking Tip: Croissants vs Bagels

Welcome back to On the Schmooze. Thank you so much for joining me. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Mary Yntema, this week you’ll be hearing from me, your host. Every other week I’ll be offering my take on some aspect of networking and…