It's Who You Know! The Podcast
Bridging the gap between Jewish leaders and those who follow them.Michelle W. Malkin interviews leaders in the North American Jewish community about working in Jewish organizations and congregations, philanthropy, the changing landscape of the community, recent research, philanthropy, youth, education, social action, and more!
Episodes
78 episodes since 2016
Building Career Capital with Denise Fowler, Founder of Career Happiness Coaching
In the final episode of this series, career coach Denise and I discuss ways to transition from job loss to job readiness. This challenging process is an integral part of your career journey. During this time, actions taken can build your networ...
July 19, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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55:33
Insider Insight with Sarah Raful Whinston, Principal at DRG Talent Consulting Experts
Sarah and I discuss what recruiting looks like from the recruiter's perspective. She shares insights into the application process, resume and cover letter building, and how to put your best foot forward in the job search process.
June 25, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:02:15
Embracing An Abundance Mindset with Mark S. Young, Vice President of Talent Strategy and the Director of JResponse at JCCA
Mark and I discuss his work in examining and highlighting staff engagement in Jewish organizations, helping to focus job hunters on finding their next position with an organization that cares about the satisfaction of its staff. <...
June 18, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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57:29
Unfolding Toward Excellence with Jay Strear, EOS Implementer
Jay and I discuss how to have a growth mindset during a time of transition. There are many tools for self discovery and realization that could help not only with your search but your success in your next role.
June 10, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:06:22
Finding Home with Eva Kolta, Senior Manager of Global Talent Management at Verizon
Eva Kolta and I discuss her experience finding her way into HR, how her team develops their talent, and some great tips when looking for a new place to call home in your career.
June 05, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:02:10
Trailer for Season 6 of It's Who You Know! Job Transition Edition
Follow Michelle W. Malkin as she explores the world of job hunting while making her own job transition this year. Hear her story and background as she engages her network on the topic of job transitions.
May 20, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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8:14
Stepping Up To Support Democracy with Eli Greenstein Jacober, Senior Director of Growth Strategy at Repair the World
Eli and I discuss some of the ways volunteers step-up the support the democratic process during voting season. Learn how Repair The World is partnering with A More Perfect Union to promote and encourage volunteerism around the election. <...
April 28, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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48:35
Best of Human Emotions with Paul Golin, Executive Director of the Society for Humanistic Judaism
Paul and I delve into another aspect of Judaism, one that enriches an individual's connection to our historical tradition while supporting their desire to adapt the content to suit modern life.The Society for ...
April 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:05:24
Raising Up The Next Generation with Dr. Dean P. Bell, President & CEO of Spertus Institute
Dr. Dean Bell and I explore an important Jewish educational institution and how it is changing and adapting to fit the needs of Jewish professionals today. www.spertus.eduThis episode is part...
April 03, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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48:31
Finding The Space Between with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, President and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Rabbi Feigelson and I delve into his leadership journey both as a Rabbi and a PhD holder, exploring how he has nurtured the growth of the organization. We discuss the impact of his work on individuals at various levels, including himself, and e...
March 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:02:06
Unlikely Allies with Aaron Dorfman, Executive Director of A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership For Democracy
Kicking off Season 5 of It's Who You Know!, Aaron and I discuss his new project promoting positive collaborative conversations around preserving democracy in America. Bringing voices and partners from all over together in this commitment, Aaron...
September 26, 2023
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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50:36
Reflections on Season 4 of It's Who You Know! The Podcast
Michelle W. Malkin reflects on the first six episodes of the 2023 series. Going forward, she will be interviewing organizations who have chosen to partner with A More Perfect Union: The Jewish Partnership for Democracy starting with their CEO A...
September 24, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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8:16
The Impact of Free with Alex Zablotsky - Managing Director, PJ Library - Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Alex Zablotsky and I discuss how one conversation could turn into a meaningful career and how being great at one thing doesn't mean there isn't room to take that greatness to new creative levels!
September 05, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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44:31
Shining A Light On Infertility with Gila Muskin Block, Executive Director of Yesh Tikvah: A Jewish Fertility Network
Gila and I discuss her path to creating something new in the Jewish community when she faced challenges starting her family and felt lost and alone. Now those efforts have become her full time job as she works tirelessly to provide support to o...
August 29, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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36:16
Making Your Own Path with Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Rabbi Noah Farkas and I discuss what the last year and a half has been like for him as he transitioned into the leadership role for one of the largest Jewish Federation in North America.
July 02, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:04:53
Navigating Power Dynamics with Audra P. Berg, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County
Audra P. Berg and I discuss strategies for creating and maintaining positive relationships with volunteer leaders and donors. We dip into the challenges specifically of female leaders, way to build and maintain your confidence, and protect your...
June 11, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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57:15
The New Umbrella with Michele Schipper, CEO of Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
Michele Schipper and I dig into the unique offerings of this new type of umbrella organization. Offering communities of all shapes and sizes in the southern states access to a collective identity, programming, spiritual leadership, and pride in...
June 02, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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53:03
Put Me In with Beth Gansky, Leadership Coach/ President of The Gansky Group LLC
Beth Gansky and I explore the relationship between executive, or any professional, and their coach. We discuss what the experience had been like for me to work with Beth over the course of six months and what benefits a professional can expect ...
April 25, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:59
Podcast Re-Launch Teaser
It's Who You Know! is back and ready to release awesome conversations with Jewish professionals! With a slightly different, less time consuming format, Michelle W. Malkin will be streaming her conservations on YouTube then posting the audio her...
March 16, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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4:00
Concluding Thoughts on 2019 Episodes
Michelle W. Malkin talks about what it was like to re-listen to conversations from over 3 years ago, what she learned from her guests, and what she hopes for as this project finally gets re-launched!
December 06, 2019
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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7:31
Creating Something New with Rabbi Joshua Fenton, Founding Executive Director, Studio 70 Edah Community
Rabbi Josh Fenton (Yoshi) and I discuss the creation of Studio 70, a Jewish after school program that blends multiple learning styles and engagement options to make Jewish identity building as natural as coming home at the end of the day. Hear ...
December 05, 2019
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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44:44
Slow & Steady with Cheryl Cook, CEO of Avodah
Cheryl Cook and I discuss the strategic way Avodah is run and the natural communities it has created across the Unites States. We talked about the role of being a CEO and how that role is changing to ensure our leaders have all the tools they n...
December 04, 2019
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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54:11
Effects of Quality Leadership with Rabbi Paul Kipnes, Leader of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, CA
Rabbi Kipnes and I explore how his leadership has guided his community to create constantly evolving offerings and structures to meet the needs of their community. His warmth, openness, and courage embody what a wise leader should be and the ef...
December 03, 2019
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:03:45
Deconstructed Judaism with Dan Libenson and Lex Rofeberg, Creators and Hosts of Judaism Unbound Podcast
Dan and Lex dive deep with me on their mission to deconstruct Judaism from its institutional bounds to show people that Judaism can be what we make it. Judaism wasn't always what it is today and will not be this way forever. Explore the origins...
December 02, 2019
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:18:46
Seeing The Unseen with Jamie Allen Black, Former CEO of the Jewish Women's Foundation of New York
Jamie discuss with me her path into Jewish nonprofit work and how she has transformed the organization she lead for almost 7 years. Her ability to see what is obvious to her but seemingly no one else has made her incredibly successful in transf...
December 01, 2019
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:08:17