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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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…

The Nonprofit Mechanic

Today’s guest has extensive international experience and has worked for more than 20 years to improve nonprofit performance. She has served in an executive leadership capacity for several organizations, including as interim executive director of the…

The Downside to Being a Unicorn

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

Moments of Inspiration

Today’s guest brings over 20 years of strategic leadership experience to companies focused on improving people’s lives. When this podcast was recorded he was the Chief Communications and Advocacy Officer at GLSEN, the nation’s leading education…

Stop Wasting Time Networking

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

Everything runs on relationships

Today’s guest is a housing and community development professional with diverse, multi-sector experience. Early in his career he was an AmeriCorps*VISTA for two years which is where he launched an “Urban Service Experience” series and led efforts…