Oh, how the tables have turned. This entire episode features some of our favorite Teeter Beater questions, but this time, all the answers come from listeners. For instance, what movie character would you want in your corner in a zombie apocalypse? And what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned from the pandemic? You’ll love their answers on this Season 1 finale of Cuban & Sooner. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact    

“Everything is an evolution in understanding.” Wise words from Metaverse rock star SoVonna Day-Goins, who left “Big Bank for Big Tech,” and makes words like blockchain and augmented reality sound sexy. She’s been recently featured on Bloomberg Tech and Bloomberg Live, and is creating new virtual reality pathways for women. In this episode of Cuban & Sooner, find out why you need to plunge. Learn More About Women X Meta https://womenxmeta.xyz/ Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact    

If you’ve ever been thrown into a high-pressure situation without knowing for sure what you’re doing, then you are personally familiar with the phrase Trial By Fire. But there are big benefits from trying new things. We’re spilling the tea on our own podcast journey, the ways you might relate, and why we’re still standing on today’s episode of Cuban and Sooner. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact    

The magic of travel can allow for personal-growth, learning, and understanding ourselves and the world better. But sadly, trip’s don’t last forever, and eventually we have to return to the “real world” we left behind.  That’s where having a vacation mindset helps. Never fear, Cuban & Sooner are here, and we’re helping you develop it on this episode. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact  

Was your personality as an adult determined when you were a child? And based on your childhood memories, is it even possible to know who you used to be at all? It’s complicated, and we may or may not have answers. But we’re talking about it anyway on this episode of Cuban & Sooner: Work-Life Balance. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact  

Dealing with friendships that have shifted and need repair or must come to an end is one of the most difficult things to do. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, cutting ties is the best option. In this episode of Cuban & Sooner, we talk about why and how to move on from friendships, and in ways that are best for you. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact

Are you guilty of “phubbing?” Here’s a hint: most of us are or have been phubbers, and we’ve also most certainly been a phubbee. And research shows it’s hurting our relationships - and ourselves. What is it and how can you break the habit? We’re digging deep on this episode of Cuban & Sooner: Work/Life Teetering. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact

It’s not a great feeling when you end up feeling like a doormat - maybe it’s when you don’t speak up or set healthy boundaries, and end up being taken advantage of. Standing up for yourself requires self-reflection, taking action, and learning to get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings and conversations. Find out how, plus a “dreamy” Teeter Beater on this episode of Cuban & Sooner. Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact

Have you ever felt like the world is against you? Maybe it was a disastrous vacation or a brilliant plan that crashed and burned. Murphy’s Law—or one of its variations—is surely at work. This week, we’re looking at when things go terribly wrong, and answering the question, “What do I do now?” Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact  

Being your authentic self matters in everything you do. That’s the message from Yolanda Brown, President of Diversity Initiatives at Engage Mentoring. She shares new perspectives on rough times, “relationship funerals,” work-life teetering, and “being what you want to see” on this episode of Cuban & Sooner. Connect with Yalonda Brown https://www.linkedin.com/in/yalonda-brown-msol-cyc-p-315bb723/ Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact