# disrupt (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover disrupt. Page: Feed: --- ## [Behind the Explosion in Unconventional Education](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/behind-the-explosion-in-unconventional) _2026-08-17 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Mickey Revenaugh, co-founder of Connections Academy, is out with her debut book titled School’s Out: Why Families Are Choosing Unconventional Education. She joined me—and a surprise cohost, my daughter Kayla!—to talk about what she learned from reporting and writing the book. Together we explored the rise of innovative schooling models and their impact on student learning and traditional education… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210761250/e43eb7948a2ae5f06c7dfdd06bd5e82f.mp3) ## [Can you ace education's big concepts and theories?](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/can-you-ace-educations-big-concepts) _2026-08-15 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Constructivism, growth mindset, and more. ## [Will AI 'disrupt' education? And is college 'worth' it?](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/will-ai-disrupt-education-and-is) _2026-08-14 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Is college still worth it? ## [448 Student Series: One Career Exploration Class Changed Her Entire Future](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/448-Student-Series-One-Career-Exploration-Class-Changed-Her-Entire-Future-e3n44pp) _2026-08-13 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if students discovered their purpose before graduation instead of after? In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast Student Series , Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl welcome Samantha Rosinski , a film and television production student at Chapman University whose career journey began with one middle school career exploration experience. Samantha shares how career and technical education,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/123916537/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F429421423-44100-2-47f2d8897c2f4.mp3) ## [447 Student Series: She Came Back 2 Years Later. Her Perspective Changed Everything.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/447-Student-Series-She-Came-Back-2-Years-Later--Her-Perspective-Changed-Everything-e3moifi) _2026-08-12 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What happens when you reconnect with a student two years after graduation? In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast Student Series , Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl welcome back Samanta Kavaliauskaite , who first joined the podcast while she was still in high school. Now a college student, marketing manager, and business builder, Samanta returns with a fresh perspective on education, career… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/123537330/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428908967-44100-2-b96d149a5c0d2.mp3) ## [Intelligent Training Built for the Frontline](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/intelligent-training-built-for-the) _2026-08-10 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Rachael Nemeth, co-founder and CEO of Opus Training, joined me to share how Opus leverages real operational data to deliver personalized, actionable training in over 130 languages through mobile devices to bridge the learning gap for the 110 million Americans who aren’t desk-based. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209020023/c6220b858f65ad6473dc60204efd8e5c.mp3) ## [How well do you know early childhood education's history?](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/how-well-do-you-know-early-childhood) _2026-08-08 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Froebel's kindergarten to universal pre-K. ## [When It Comes To College, Stop Looking for Fit](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/when-it-comes-to-college-stop-looking) _2026-08-05 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ As high schoolers whittle their college lists, decide where to apply and work on their applications, the popular advice is to ignore the rankings and instead focus on “fit.” ## [446 Student Series: This 18 Year Old Didn't Wait for Opportunity. He Created It.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/446-Student-Series-This-18-Year-Old-Didnt-Wait-for-Opportunity--He-Created-It-e3miskq) _2026-08-05 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if the best career advice isn't choosing a path, but discovering your strengths first? The 2026 Student Series begins with an inspiring conversation featuring recent high school graduate and entrepreneur Landon Breeden. At just 18 years old, Landon transformed a dream of becoming a pilot into a thriving mobile detailing business that now services everything from cars and RVs to boats and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/123351130/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F428656323-44100-2-d496c755d9171.mp3) ## [Can you ace education's landmark laws and reports?](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/can-you-ace-educations-landmark-laws) _2026-08-01 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Brown v. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EZ1o5caTzJ9U) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## Julian Lighton: Navigating Your Next – Find the Clarity, Confidence, and Direction Your Career Needs _2026-08-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Julian Lighton, who reflects on a career driven by curiosity, from law and consulting to leadership, entrepreneurship and executive coaching. Drawing on his book Navigating Your Next, he shares how major career transitions shaped his perspective on decision-making, identity and success, why clarity starts with knowing what you truly want, and how leaders can cut… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/19579619-julian-lighton-navigating-your-next-find-the-clarity-confidence-and-direction-your-career-needs.mp3) ## [445 Students are asked the WRONG Question | Hidden Genius, Aptitudes, and the Future of Education](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/445-Students-are-asked-the-WRONG-Question--Hidden-Genius--Aptitudes--and-the-Future-of-Education-e3mi3j5) _2026-07-29 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ Are we asking students the wrong question? What if the future of education is not about helping students decide what they want to become, but first helping them discover who they already are? In this episode of the Disrupt Education Podcast , Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl reflect on their powerful conversation with Betsy Wills, author of Your Hidden Genius , and explore why aptitude discovery may… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/123325477/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F428621798-44100-2-fecd51d164f5d.mp3) ## [Why Teens Don't Want to School Alone](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/why-teens-dont-want-to-school-alone) _2026-07-27 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Thomas Arnett from the Clayton Christensen Institute joined me to once again explore why families and students seem to be quite willing to try innovative microschools in the K–8 grades, but considerably more resistant when it comes to high school. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208232613/be877afe4dfc873146a8dbd9fbe27127.mp3) ## [How well do you know the history of Black American education?](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/how-well-do-you-know-the-history) _2026-07-25 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Freedmen's schools to Brown and beyond. ## [Reinventing College as Something Everyone Can Use—and Afford](https://michaelbhorn.substack.com/p/reinventing-college-as-something) _2026-07-22 · Michael B. Horn · The Future of Education_ Apprenticeship degrees are ready to disrupt the “College for All” mindset ## [444 Stop Asking Students What They Want to Be | Betsy Wills Reveals Their Hidden Genius](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/444-Stop-Asking-Students-What-They-Want-to-Be--Betsy-Wills-Reveals-Their-Hidden-Genius-e3m3cft) _2026-07-22 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if we've been asking students the wrong question all along? Instead of asking, "What do you want to be?" maybe we should first ask, "Who are you naturally wired to become?" In this episode of the Disrupt Education podcast , Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl sit down with Betsy Wills, cofounder of YouScience and author of Your Hidden Genius, to explore how aptitude discovery can help students,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/122843069/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-14%2F427968828-44100-2-2fb1e69308f4a.mp3) ## [443 (Memorial Replay): In Memory of Jen Sharp – Lessons That Continue to Lift Us](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/443-Memorial-Replay-In-Memory-of-Jen-Sharp--Lessons-That-Continue-to-Lift-Us-e3lgecc) _2026-07-15 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ Some conversations deserve to be heard again. This week, we are re-releasing one of the most meaningful episodes in the history of the Disrupt Education Podcast in memory of our friend, educator, mentor, and extraordinary human being, Jen Sharp. Jen tragically lost her life on June 14, 2026, while doing what she loved most: serving others through the sport of skydiving. As the United States… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/122222412/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F427135623-44100-2-6fde4a27c67db.mp3) ## [442 What If School Was Built Around Experiences Instead of Classes?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/442-What-If-School-Was-Built-Around-Experiences-Instead-of-Classes-e3ld02b) _2026-07-08 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if the biggest disruption in education isn't AI... but how we design the school day? In this follow up episode, Peter Hostrawser and Alli Dahl unpack one of the most talked about conversations in Disrupt Education Podcast history with Jason Walke and his groundbreaking Mission Mondays model. From students who actually look forward to Mondays to teachers finding more instructional time,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/122109451/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2F426985401-44100-2-9258d0defb233.mp3) ## [441 Students Were Actually Excited for Monday. Here's Why.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/441-Students-Were-Actually-Excited-for-Monday--Heres-Why-e3l4eu1) _2026-07-01 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if school felt less like a schedule and more like a mission? Jason Walke returns to the Disrupt Education Podcast to unpack the first full year of Mission Mondays at Oldenburg Academy. Instead of treating field trips, guest speakers, service, internships, and life skills as interruptions, Jason helped move them into a focused weekly experience built around purpose, relationships, and real… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/121829761/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2F426608186-44100-2-8f4da6386274d.mp3) ## John Tarnoff: The Hidden Power of Career Reinvention _2026-07-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with John Tarnoff, who reflects on how repeated career disruptions—from Hollywood to a failed startup—led him to reinvent his own career and develop the Boomer Reinvention framework. He explains why mid-career professionals struggle with transitions, introduces the concept of identifying your “superpower,” and shares practical advice on networking, visibility, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/19423243-john-tarnoff-the-hidden-power-of-career-reinvention.mp3) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H4vzUHh4lq9r) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [440 The Biggest Lie in Education? College vs. Career](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/440-The-Biggest-Lie-in-Education--College-vs--Career-e3ktl6u) _2026-06-24 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if the biggest problem in education isn't students, teachers, or even curriculum? What if the system was intentionally designed to separate opportunity? In this follow-up episode, Peter and Alli unpack their thought-provoking conversation with Superintendent Chris Nesmith and explore some of the most disruptive ideas discussed on the podcast this year. From the false choice between college… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/121606814/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426312849-44100-2-45a6b900ca694.mp3) ## [439 The College vs. Career Myth Is Hurting Students](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disrupt-educ/episodes/439-The-College-vs--Career-Myth-Is-Hurting-Students-e3khv3a) _2026-06-17 · Disrupt Education Podcast · Disrupt Education Podcast_ What if the biggest problem in education isn't students but the system we've built around them? In this thought provoking episode, superintendent and education innovator Chris NeSmith challenges the outdated "college vs. career" mindset that continues to limit student opportunities. Chris shares lessons from Germany's apprenticeship system, explains why career pathways should open doors instead of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/4a8583c/podcast/play/121223722/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-9%2F425800326-44100-2-0c522fc5f939a.mp3) ## Tendayi Viki: From Motion to Momentum — Career Innovation, Reputation and Real Progress _2026-06-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Tendayi about the importance of flexibility in career planning. He shares his journey from academia to innovation consulting, emphasizing the value of seizing opportunities and staying open to new directions. Tendayi differentiates between incremental, adjacent, and transformative career innovation, highlighting the risks of rigid planning and the need to adapt to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/19258296-tendayi-viki-from-motion-to-momentum-career-innovation-reputation-and-real-progress.mp3) ## Cor Dubois: Build Your Personal Board of Directors – The Key to Smarter Career Decisions _2026-05-07 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Cor Dubois, who explores how leaders can make more intentional career decisions through a “Personal Board of Directors.” He shares insights on the risks of unstructured career choices, the importance of purpose, network, and strategy, and how diverse external perspectives help uncover blind spots and hidden strengths. The conversation highlights accountability,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/19140636-cor-dubois-build-your-personal-board-of-directors-the-key-to-smarter-career-decisions.mp3) ## Selina Millstam: Thriving Careers in the Age of Transparency and Trust _2026-04-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Selina Millstam, who reflects on her career journey from social work to senior HR leadership, driven by a deep curiosity about human behavior. She explores leadership as a “human relating” challenge, the importance of transparency, inclusion, and managing biases, and shares practical insights on well-being, career transitions, and legacy. The conversation also looks… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/18944123-selina-millstam-thriving-careers-in-the-age-of-transparency-and-trust.mp3) ## Pauline Kiraithe: What It Really Takes to Build a Purposeful Career Over a Lifetime _2026-03-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Pauline Kiraithe, who reflects on curiosity, lifelong learning, and a passion for helping people live intentionally. She shares her journey from corporate HR to entrepreneurship, the personal crisis that sparked her search for purpose, and the realization that “the gift is in you.” Pauline discusses leadership role models, advice for early-career professionals, the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/18766247-pauline-kiraithe-what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-purposeful-career-over-a-lifetime.mp3) ## Neri Karra Sillaman: Turning Disruption Into Career Growth — Insights from Immigrant Entrepreneurs _2026-02-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Neri Karra Sillaman about her journey from childhood refugee to entrepreneur and academic, and how education became her North Star. She shares how experiences of inequality shaped her values, her approach to risk and failure as redirection, and why being an outsider can be a strategic advantage. The conversation explores building businesses with limited resources,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/18600376-neri-karra-sillaman-turning-disruption-into-career-growth-insights-from-immigrant-entrepreneurs.mp3) ## Author Chat: Live Your Opus by Janine Mathó _2026-01-24 · Disrupt Your Career_ You’ve built a life that looks successful, but inside, something’s stirring. You’ve done everything “right,” yet you find yourself wondering: Is this it? What now? In Live Your Opus: Reclaim Your Energy, Redefine Success, and Create a Life That Truly Matters, Janine Mathó writes for ambitious, high-achieving people who feel depleted, disconnected, or misaligned, and who sense that the version of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/18563225-author-chat-live-your-opus-by-janine-matho.mp3) ## Author Chat: Don’t Be Yourself by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic _2026-01-19 · Disrupt Your Career_ How often have we been told that success, especially in leadership, starts with “just being yourself”? In his latest book, Don’t Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead), renowned psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic challenges this deeply rooted belief. Drawing on decades of research, he argues that our cultural obsession with authenticity is often misguided and can… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/18535332-author-chat-don-t-be-yourself-by-tomas-chamorro-premuzic.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WfE9IMo7t3EP) _2026-01-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## Michael Stanford: Finding Meaning and Growth in Times of Leadership Transitions _2026-01-01 · Disrupt Your Career_ In this episode, we speak with Michael Stanford about his journey from business schools to global leadership consulting, reflecting on the pivotal transitions that shaped his professional identity. Drawing on his doctoral research and his book Leadership Transition: How Leaders Turn Chaos into Growth, he explains why leadership transitions often feel like a “torture of the soul” and why tactical… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/938887/episodes/18439824-michael-stanford-finding-meaning-and-growth-in-times-of-leadership-transitions.mp3)