The old world is crumbling. The new one is being built in real time... what are you building? Notes from the New World is a podcast for world builders: the deep thinkers, visionaries, philosophers and creators who ready to imagine something different, energizing and unconventional. We need new ways of operating now more than ever. Hosted by Chelsea Riffe, Internet Philosopher and Visibility Strategist, each episode explores how people are building new ways of living, working, and connecting,…
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How to Shoot Your Shot to Skyrocket Visibility, Confidence and Cold Hard Cash
If I had to change my title, it would be Professional Shot Shooter. It's how I came up with the concept of Orbit Jumping . It's why I'm bullish on partnerships and collabs, it's why my business is running, profitable and energizing to this day, it's why I believe with every fiber of my being this is the answer to push back against Tech CEO Psychosis. We're in an era where we need humans banding…
Your Legacy is a Life Well Lived with Sienna J. Brown
The word "legacy" often triggers images of plaques, awards, or conversations people have when you're no longer in the room. It's thought of as something you leave behind. But Sienna J. Brown also believes it's a life well lived. In this episode, Sienna and I talk about: The Corporate America-to-entrepreneurship pipeline and why "take the leap and never looking back!!!" can actually be terrible…
Saying Goodbye to Pitch Perfect, Hello to Audacity & The Energy and Weight of Names with Katie Pannell
Pitch Perfect lived a beautiful life. Bold. Daring. Courageous. Anyone who came across her path left more emboldened. It was rumored Pitch Perfect caused everyone around her to shoot their shots unapologetically, swing for the stars, and Orbit Jump to the moon, which resulted in almost shocking vision-board level opportunities. Podcast guests spots in abundance. Speaking collabs resulting in…
July's State of the Internet with Xanthe Appleyard: Yesteryear Debrief, Influencer Hate (or Misogyny?), Meta Glasses + More AI Debacles
Xanthe and I were frothing to record this State of the Internet July breakdown, because this was a TRUE "WTF is going on" month! Today's report includes: Our takes on Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke — what was the book REALLY about? Tradwife influencers? Motherhood? Performing womanhood? We get into it and what it means in a broader cultural context. Is "influencer" an insult? We respond to this…
Comparison, Competition, and What We Get Wrong About Both
I woke up thinking about the Latin root of "com" which sent me down a rabbit hole -- turns out, these used to be quite positive words back in the day. The words "comparison" and "competition" had a whole different meaning before capitalism and industrialization took over (shocking!) and in this ep, I'm exploring how we can get back to its original roots: "to make equal with" and "to strive…
Constraints Boost Imagination & What Flying Business Class and The Coaching Industry Have in Common
Back with another off the cuff vlog today, and this time, I share a smoothie of thoughts, including: The power of constraints boosting imagination How I produce more coherent work with constraints My experience flying Business Class from Copenhagen to Lisbon and the glaring spotlight of class systems in travel What Business Class and the coaching space have in common What "classes" are we creating…
It's the weekend. I'm in Copenhagen. And I think I need Digital Nomad Rehab, a center for people who want to settle down but addicted to traveling. This is an off the cuff vlog sharing what's swirling around in my brain, including: How my Europe Summer is going Emotional whiplash of starting over every few months Why it's so hard to commit to one place Some financial advice nuggets sprinkled in…
June's State of the Internet with Xanthe Appleyard: The Yap Challenge Million Dollar Launches, Desire > Data, and Flodesk's AI Studio Rollout
Xanthe Appleyard and I are back on the mic with your State of the Internet June report, where we try to make sense of WTF is going on in the internet each month. Today's report includes: Jessi Jean's viral Yap Challenge and million-dollar launches — what makes offers go viral? How much did the role of FOMO play here? Plus, pricing strategy, timing, and the difference between viral content and…
My financial situation this year is giving... erratic. I share every detail in today's ep and why I'm not calling 911 yet. After YEARS of steady monthly recurring revenue that paid all my basic expenses and then some, I changed my business model in late 2025, which resulted in seeing income numbers I haven't seen since year 1 of starting my business. I'm talking "how am I going to afford all this…
Summer House Reunion Part 2 Debrief with Shelly Baldasti
We're back from the break room to discuss the second installment of this shitshow known as the Summer House Reunion. In Part 2, Shelly and I get into: WTF happened in that break room? Amanda and West's off-stage debrief sent chills down our spine. Baby voices. Fishing for reassurance. West coaching her like a PR handler. HUH?? Is West Wilson a Companion Robot? The manchild said barely four…