Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive. This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world. Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are. ✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business. ✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development. ✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you . Connect with Betsy & Alex: Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison Related Podcast Episodes: How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 195 / Finding (And Using) Your Voice with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.
On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.
This episode was first published on March 8, 2024. Building on a successful candle-business, Ariane Scholl wanted to create a space that was welcoming, people-oriented, and comfortable. And with her new location, she found a place perfectly situated to accomodate anyone. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I talked to Ariane (who also goes by Annie) about the tensions between creating a space that feels like home and a space that challenges us to strive for something more, even in the midst of coziness. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the heart of downtown Batavia . Register now to receive $20 off a class or package with the code AREACODE. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the heart of downtown Batavia . Register now to receive $20 off a class or package with the code AREACODE. Kelly Vida has always dreamed of creating a supportive community space for women. When the chance to turn her aspirations into reality presented itself, she jumped at the opportunity. What she found was the vision she made a reality would help her just as much as it helped the community she sought to serve. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with Kelly Vida, the owner of Zen Loft Collective, about how her personal struggles in motherhood led to the birth of Zen Loft, her adaptable approach to meeting the community's needs, and the profound impact the community has had on her and others in Batavia. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
Before Paula Mueller started Paula’s Couture Consignment, she was a stay at home mom, and a self-described 'follower'. But after a painful period in her life, she found the courage to pursue her passion for fashion and establish a business that doubles as a safe haven. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the owner of Paula's Couture Consignment about how she transformed her personal challenges into a thriving business, her journey from follower to leader in her community, and her commitment to making her space a welcoming and inclusive environment. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the heart of downtown Batavia . Register now to receive $20 off a class or package with the code AREACODE. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
Jo Colagiacomi and Jay Weichun are not afraid to dream. When they moved to the midwest, they brought with them a dream of a vegan bakery that opened its doors to all, vegan or not. Now they're living that dream. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I spoke to Jo Colagiacomi about how she combined her conviction, her passion for food, and her investment in local community to create something that has helped to change the landscape of downtown Batavia. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the heart of downtown Batavia . Register now to receive $20 off a class or package with the code AREACODE. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
This is part two of a pair of conversations with the Batavia Mayoral candidates. You can h ear our conversation with mayoral challenger, Tom Connelly, in the previous episode . Since 1981, Mayor Jeff Schielke has been a fixture in the community of Batavia, drawing on a rich tapestry of historical knowledge passed down through six generations. With an unwavering commitment to his hometown's heritage, Schelke reflects on his decades of experience, exploring both the past that defines him and the challenges of serving as mayor amidst changing times. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, we delve into the identity and motivations of Batavia's longest-serving mayor. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the heart of downtown Batavia . Register now to receive $20 off a class or package with the code AREACODE. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
For the next two episodes, we'll be featuring a pair of conversations with the Batavia Mayoral candidates. In 2018, Tom Connelly found a home in the community of Batavia. And from the beginning, he set out to make a difference in his town through local government. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, we speak to the attorney and former alderman about his experience of finding belonging, and what led him to run for mayor. For more information on the mayoral candidates and their positions, follow Tri-Cities Central , and check out the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum on February 5th at City Hall. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the heart of downtown Batavia . Register now to receive $20 off a class or package with the code AREACODE. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
As we round out our end of the year coverage, I thought it would be a good idea to take a look back at last year and at the podcast since it began one year ago. On this episode, I revisit the five (okay, six) most popular episodes of the year, and talk through the ways each conversation impacted me personally as a Batavia resident. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
In 2024 there were new businesses, a new mayoral challenger, tornadoes, mysterious foam, and unnerving things in the walls. It can be easy to forget how much has happened in a year, so we thought it would be a good idea to set aside some time to take a look back. This episode: Sam Kraft, the man behind Tri-Cities Central , returns to the podcast to discuss the biggest events, developments, and stories of the year in Batavia. This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Hartman , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Hartman, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
For Steve Warrenfeltz, starting a record store was a lifelong dream. Once he shared that dream with a friend, it became inescapable. And after more than 30 years, Steve and his friend, Mike, made that dream a reality. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the owner of Kiss The Sky about why he chose Batavia as the home of Kiss The Sky, the ups and downs of the record store business, and why belonging in Batavia can be so difficult for an army kid. This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Hartman , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Hartman, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
It's the busiest shopping weekend of the year, and shopping local isn't just a worthy cause: it's a great way to get more meaningful gifts for those you love. This week, we go holiday shopping in the heart of downtown Batavia with former guest, Jamie Saam. Listen in as we walk-and-talk about the myriad of options for everyone in your life. As a co-founder of Start Something Studio and Batavia native (and owner of AC: Batavia sponsor, Bulldog Plumbing ), Jamie has gotten to know numerous local small businesses, and she has a ton of ideas for local gifts. Stuff like Batavia merch, bowl cozies, ugly pasta, and yes, meat-flavored bubbles. For more gift ideas, check out the Main Street Batavia Holiday Gift Guide . This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Hartman , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Hartman, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
This week, I welcome Sam Kraft, the publisher behind Tri-Cities Central to the podcast to discuss Thanksgiving traditions in Batavia, specific opportunities to experience belong in the area during the holidays, and what we Batavians have to be thankful for this year. Tri-Cities Central is an absolutely essential newsletter for listeners of this podcast who want to stay connected to and in the know about their communities. I'm a huge fan. I read pretty much every single issue, and it's the perfect compliment to what we're doing at AC: Batavia. Subscribe here . Events and opportunities mentioned in this episode: Fox and the Turkey Run Celebration of Lights Festival Fox Valley Nutcracker at the Batavia Fine Arts Center Indoor Farmer's Market at Grainology Holiday Homes Tour in Tanglewood No More Mooseheart Holiday Lights Show :-( Santa's Rockin Lights at Kane County Cougars Stadium Friendsgiving at Sturdy Shelter Brewing Geneva Christmas Walk St. Charles Holiday Homecoming This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Hartman , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Hartman, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
To commemorate Area Code: Batavia's 20th episode, I've invited our collaborators, Ben Wydra and Lauren Purdy from Plimsoll , to take a look back on what the stories we heard in the previous episodes of the podcast meant to us, and what they mean for our community. We talk about how COVID disrupted and deepened the stories of so many, whether or not Batavia is really as special as this podcast might have you believe, and the one thing Craig Foltos said to me after I interviewed him that I can't get out of my head. This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
When David Fraccaro and Claudia Kabanyana host "Becoming Neighbors," they're taking part in a unique and messy exercise of hope and potential. So what exactly are the risks and rewards of exploring our differences? On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the people behind the quarterly gathering that brings people together in a particularly unintuitive way: by drawing out our disagreements. This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing E-Bike Rental and Sales: BOJ-E-BIKES Pizza, etc: Windmill Grille Dementia Care Services: Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services Exterior and Interior Contractor: 212° Construction Group Home & Auto Insurance: Tyler Nelson – Country Financial Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
Joanne Spitz is the co-chair of CHIP IN Batavia, a non-profit that works to ensure every child in our town has the opportunity to thrive - from basic necessities to prom dresses and college laptops. But Joanne's story isn't just about helping others belong. It's also about her own journey to find her place in Batavia over the past 32 years. In this conversation, we'll hear how a shy newcomer became a pillar of the community, mobilizing an entire town to care for its most vulnerable members. We'll explore the delicate balance between offering help and preserving dignity, and how small acts of kindness can transform lives. This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church, located just east of the river off of N. Washington Avenue and currently pastored by Rev. David J. Seymour, wasn't created in a vacuum - it was founded based on a need for black Batavians to have a place to go where they felt safe, comfortable, and accepted. On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with two long-time members of the church, Ruth and Edward Tousana, about their lives in Batavia, how they adapted to the challenges they and their community faced, and how they helped create spaces of belonging for others in their community. This season of Area Code: Batavia is brought to you by Kristine Clemens , a Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. For more information and to see how much your home is worth text HOME to 630-797-8421. This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Bulldog Plumbing . To schedule an appointment, call: 630-313-9109. Recommended Businesses These are the amazing local businesses that make Area Code: Batavia possible. These businesses are more than just sponsors; they're invested in our community and share our vision for a vibrant, connected Batavia. Real Estate Broker: Kristine Clemens, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Plumbing: Bulldog Plumbing E-Bike Rental and Sales: BOJ-E-BIKES The Batavia Paranormal Investigation Squad Marketing Agency: Plimsoll Subscribe to our newsletter to be updated about Area Code: Batavia and find out when new episodes are available. Area Code: Batavia is always looking for sponsors. Click here for more information . Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio . It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.…
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