The Great Indoors

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never been more important to restore your mental and physical equilibrium, and taking a relaxing vacation is a great way to do this. But with prices on the rise and many destinations still not fully staffed, what's the most efficient and cost-effective way to fulfill all your travel dreams? In this episode, Matt sits down with Christopher Klesh, the President of Lifetime Leisure Experiences, a speaker, coach, and self-proclaimed travel guru. In 2002, Chris left a successful 31-year marketing career with AT&T behind to become a master of traveling and luxury. Since then, he’s guided hundreds of families around the world on their traveling journeys. Today, in the aftermath of the global pandemic, demand for his travel tips has never been stronger. During the episode, Chris shares some invaluable tips on how to organize the best and most cost-efficient vacation for families everywhere, as well as his perspective on how technology can help to make vacations more accessible. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Dr. Margaret Honey, the President and CEO of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), a museum focusing on education and exposing children to the wonders of science. Since taking over leadership of the NYSCI in 2008, Margaret has championed STEM engagement and learning through the organization’s Design, Make, Play strategy and several other dynamic initiatives. Margaret kicks off the episode by providing an overview of her illustrious career path so far, including some of the most formative experiences she’s encountered to date. She also shares her perspective on a variety of topical subjects including the role of technology in education, the metaverse, and curriculum development. Matt and Margaret weigh some of the pros and cons of the technological revolution, especially when it comes to children’s education and development. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Andrea Little Limbago, a computational social scientist who specializes in the intersection of technology, national security and society. Andrea spent time doing computational modeling for the U.S. Department of Defense before working in cyber security at various startups for about a decade. Her experience has culminated in her current role as the Vice President of Research and Analysis at Interos, where she leads the team that models the range of supply chain risks. Andrea has also earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During the episode, she explains why the supply chain has seen so much disruption in recent years, why this is such a major problem for people around the world, and how we might overcome these issues in the future. Andrea also provides an overview of the term digital authoritarianism, what it means, and its implications for our society.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Oren Mangel, Client Business Executive at Amdocs, and special guest Mike Irizarry, Executive VP - CTO & Head of Eng and Info Tech, at USCellular. As an industry pioneer who joined the company in 2002 with extensive experience and credentials, including a doctorate in communications technology from Capella University's School of Business and Technology, Mike offers his expertise on a wide variety of topics including innovation, 5G technology, and how a nationwide carrier can serve as your trusted neighbor. Mike addresses the country’s digital divide which has widened since the onset of the pandemic, and some of the strategies USCellular is relying on to bridge the gaps in rural America. He also shares his perspective on future use cases for 5G technology, data privacy in the age of the cloud, and the metaverse as a new iteration of the internet.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with guests Elijah LaBillois, a young man from the Ugpi’Ganjig First Nation on the North Shore of New Brunswick, and Gaby Israel, SVP of Customer Business Executive (CBE) at Amdocs. During the episode, Elijah and Gaby discuss the work they are doing with reBOOT Canada, a non-profit organization that provides laptops and technical assistance to the youth of indigenous communities across Canada. Gaby explains why he’s decided to trek to Everest Base Camp later this month to raise funds for reBOOT Canada, discussing some of his past experiences climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as well as his passion for photography. Matt and his guests explore why it’s so important that we bridge the digital divide in indigenous communities, and how organizations like reBOOT Canada are helping to accomplish this task.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Beth Shaw, the CEO and founder of YogaFit Training Systems and the author of four best-selling books on health and wellness. During the episode, Beth discusses her most recent book, “Healing Trauma with Yoga: Go from Surviving to Thriving with Mind-Body Techniques,” sharing some of the top tools she’s drawn from her work as a recovery and health coach. With a deep understanding of the physiological, psychological and emotional changes brought on by trauma and depression, Beth offers some helpful advice on how people can begin to recover from the past two years, which have been stress-filled, to say the least. Beth also discusses the ways in which technology has helped her to reach new audiences and help even more people recently, and how she uses social media to engage her followers.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

On this episode of the Great Indoors, Matt sits down with Erin Brockovich (yes, that Erin Brockovich). They discuss Erin’s journey with environmental activism, her thoughts on the climate crisis and how she became a household name following the 2000 film featuring Julia Roberts. Erin explains how she first realized there was something wrong with the groundwater in Hinkley, California and how she exposed the widespread contamination.  She also offers advice for how people can ensure their voices are heard when it comes to speaking out about environmental issues. Finally, Erin shares more information about her latest book, “Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis,” and other projects she has on the horizon.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

In the final episode of Mobile World Congress in LA, season 3, and of 2021, Matt and his guests discuss bridging the gap between the digital revolution and underserved communities around the world. During the episode, Matt is joined by three guests including Jeff Luong from AT&T.  In his role, Jeff is President of Broadband Access and Adoption Initiatives and is tasked with bridging the digital divide nationally for the company. Matt also speaks with Roy Chua, the Founder and Principal at the leading analyst firm AvidThink, as well as Sandeep Panesar, the Executive Vice President of Strategic Engagement at Turnium Technology Group Inc.  Together they discuss how the service provider community have embraced the inherent responsibilities to help their communities.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

Taking place at the Mobile World Congress 2021 in LA, this episode focuses on the 5G Open Innovation Lab, which is creating some of the most fascinating and innovative solutions that will change the way we live our lives. During the episode, Matt sits down with some of the leaders of the organizations that are part of this collaboration. He speaks with Jim Brisimitzis, the Founder and CEO of the 5G Open Innovation Lab, Michael Anderson, the CEO of Expeto Wireless, Ben Posthuma, the Head of Product at GenXComm and James Kimery, the Vice President of Product Management at Spirent.This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill. 

Recorded live at Mobile World Congress 2021 in LA, this episode features two special guests from Qualcomm and Microsoft Azure. First, we hear from the CMO of Qualcomm, Don McGuire, who shares insights into how Qualcomm has evolved and adapted as a result of the pandemic, and the company’s strong and purposeful diversification strategy. Matt also speaks with guest Shawn Hakl, VP of 5G Strategy, Azure for Operators, Microsoft. He shares his perspective on the cloud revolution we’re seeing today, and the issues this technology will help to solve in the future. This episode of The Great Indoors was produced by Quill.