S2 E12: From Cured to Cures – Preserving Food. Preserving Life. | Chef Steve McHugh, 6-Time James Beard Finalist & Author, Cured
Who Is Chef Steve McHugh? With over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry, and author of the cookbook Cured, Chef Steve McHugh currently serves as a Chef Consultant for the Spurs Club, leveraging his expertise in restaurants, menu development, kitchen/bar design and culinary skills. His role focuses on creating innovative dining experiences, enhancing […]
S2 E11: Hail to Purple. Hail to White. Hail to Thee Northwestern! | Henry Bienen, Interim and President Emeritus, Northwestern University
As I get deeper into Season 2 of the Team Powdered Donut™ podcast series, I can’t help but reflect about the gift of people. The people I have met along life’s journey, as well as the people I will meet on my journey ahead as I travel the country the next few years via Airstream® […]
S2 E10: Live From Stage 4 Podcast – Go Change Your One Thing | As Interviewed by Victoria Goldberg and Abigail Johnston
What is Live From Stage 4? “Live from Stage 4” is a bold, hopeful podcast where people living with metastatic breast cancer, clinicians, and researchers take center stage. They share real stories, decode the science, and spotlight the ideas and breakthroughs that matter — for patients, caregivers, and anyone who believes progress is possible. In […]
S2 E9: Bend Without Breaking – Falling Forward: The New Science of Resilience and Personal Transformation | Keith Bellizzi, PhD, MPH & Author
Today’s episode is with Keith Bellizzi, author of “Falling Forward: The New Science of Resilience and Personal Transformation.” Keith is a tenured professor at the University of Connecticut, as well as a four-time cancer survivor. We dive into all aspects of his life and reflect on how all our stories are connected. Keith and I […]
S2 E8: Forum – The Secret Advantage of Successful Leaders | Mo Fathelbab, President, IFO & Forum Resources Network
For nearly three decades, Mo has been at the forefront of creating and advocating peer groups and building communities. He has worked with over 20,000 CEOs and entrepreneurs in 30+ countries, delivering over 2,500 retreats, programs, and trainings to corporate clients and leading organizations, including Google, Pathstone Federal Street, Harvard Business School, SHRM, and the […]
S2 E7: From Leave It Better to Team Powdered Donut | Gary Thompson (As Interviewed By Janice Kruger, Side-Out Foundation)
Originally Aired 3/21/2024 on Leave It Better Podcast When Gary Thompson lost his wife Maureen to metastatic breast cancer almost 10 years ago, his kids (15, 13, and 10 1/2 at the time) lost their mom. He and his family leaned into a variety of philanthropic endeavors to honor her legacy. As a result of […]
S2 E6: Valentine’s Day Special – The “Love Crusade” Meets Built By Love® | Daniel Bussius, Author & CEO
This is a special Valentine’s Day episode of the Team Powdered Donut™ podcast. For those that have listened to the podcast since Season One, you know that we typically drop new episodes on Tuesdays, however, this conversation with Daniel Bussius, author of Marketing Built by Love®, as well as CEO of the company by the […]
S2 E5: World Cancer Day 2026 | A Compilation of Highlights from Season 1’s Cancer Leaders
In honor of #WorldCancerDay today, Team Powdered Donut’s weekly podcast is featuring a compilation of highlights from Season 1. We had an incredible slate of guests from across the cancer community, and today’s episode takes a key snippet from each of my conversations with a running commentary throughout. It’s been so much fun going back […]
S2 E4: The Journey Remains the Reward | Friends, Connected by Apple, Love & Loss
Today marks the 9th anniversary of Bill Keegan’s passing from cancer on January 27, 2017. This episode of the Team Powdered Donut™ podcast is a special one. Rather than an interview, this is a conversation. A conversation between two friends. Friends connected early in their careers at Apple. Friends that both met the loves of […]
S2 E3: Truly Exceptional. Cancer Center Director as Conductor. | Dr. Leon Platanias, Director, Lurie Cancer Center
Some episodes are more personal than others. Today’s guest is Dr. Leon Platanias, Director, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University. Northwestern happens to be my alma mater, and I first met Leon in early 2014 when he was named interim director of the cancer center. After graduating Northwestern, I met my late […]