No Straight Path

Relentlessly Chasing Your Dreams with Thomas Russell

Join us for a thoughtful conversation with entertainment attorney, Thomas Russell. Thomas’ story is all about grit. It’s about resilience. It’s about dreaming. It’s about chasing your dreams relentlessly. Thomas Russell III is Corporate Counsel at Amazon Music where he advises the tech-giant on its livestreaming, video-on-demand and sponsorship efforts. Thomas was recognized by Variety as one of the Top In-House Entertainment Attorneys for 2023.Thomas is also committed to championing issues for the BIPOC community. Prior to joining Amazon Music, Thomas represented Post 21, a black-owned online marketplace, in its deal with Disney making it the first black-owned operating partner in Downtown Disney.He went to Ursinus College in Pennsylvania and Howard University for law school. When he’s not working, you can find him spending quality time with his wife (Ashley) and two sons (Thomas IV and Carter).Tune in for another inspiring conversation! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Thomas Russell on LinkedIn Ashley Menzies BabatundeAshley Menzies Babatunde on InstagramAshley Menzies Babatunde on LinkedInHubspot Podcast NetworkSign Up for Ashley's NewsletterAshley's SubstackRate & Review:If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

The Setback Cycle with Amy Shoenthal

Join us for a fascinating conversation with USA Today bestselling author, journalist, and marketing consultant, Amy Shoenthal. Blending her marketing expertise with her formal journalism training, Amy approaches storytelling as sense making. As a top contributor to ForbesWomen and Harvard Business Review, she shines the spotlight on those who have been historically underestimated yet are doing the work to solve society's biggest problems. Years of interviewing hundreds of leaders from politicians to Peloton instructors, fashion icons to founders just starting their journeys inspired her bestselling book, The Setback Cycle, which offers a framework to help people persevere through and triumph over setbacks. Tune in for another inspiring conversation! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Amy Shoenthal Amy Shoenthal on LinkedIn Amy Shoenthal on InstagramThe Setback CycleThank you for Saying No PodcastAshley Menzies BabatundeAshley Menzies Babatunde on InstagramAshley Menzies Babatunde on LinkedInHubspot Podcast NetworkSign Up for Ashley's NewsletterAshley's SubstackRate & Review:If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

Turning Your Passions Into Your Professions with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami (Part 2)

Join us for a thought-provoking two-part conversation with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of No Straight Path. Feranmi embodies all of the things that No Straight Path represents–honesty, vulnerability, compassion, self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence, resilience, purpose, and faith. We delve into his fascinating life and career journey. He is a speaker, advocate, and physician leader dedicated to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion and inspired by the belief that disability does not mean inability. He is currently the director of Student Accessibility & Accommodation Services at the University of Michigan. Tune in for another inspiring conversation! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Feranmi OkanlamiDr. Feranmi Okanlami on LinkedIn Dr. Feranmi Okanlami on InstagramAshley Menzies BabatundeAshley Menzies Babatunde on InstagramAshley Menzies Babatunde on LinkedInHubspot Podcast NetworkSign Up for Ashley's NewsletterAshley's SubstackRate & Review:If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

Turning Your Passions into Your Professions with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami (Part 1)

Join us for a thought-provoking two-part conversation with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of No Straight Path. Feranmi embodies all of the things that No Straight Path represents–honesty, vulnerability, compassion, self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence, resilience, purpose, and faith. We delve into his fascinating life and career journey. He is a speaker, advocate, and physician leader dedicated to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion and inspired by the belief that disability does not mean inability. He is currently the director of Student Accessibility & Accommodation Services at the University of Michigan. Tune in for another inspiring conversation! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Feranmi OkanlamiDr. Feranmi Okanlami on LinkedIn Dr. Feranmi Okanlami on InstagramAshley Menzies BabatundeAshley Menzies Babatunde on InstagramAshley Menzies Babatunde on LinkedInHubspot Podcast NetworkSign Up for Ashley's NewsletterAshley's SubstackRate & Review:If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you! 

Understanding Your Career Journey through Behavioral Psychology with Phill Agnew

Join us for an insightful episode with Phill Agnew, host of Nudge, the UK’s #1 marketing podcast. On his show he interviews experts in psychology and behavioral science to try to better understand how humans make decisions. He has spent over a decade in senior marketing roles at Buffer, Hotjar, and Brandwatch, where he helped launch products in social media, website analytics and AI.  Today, we learn about his career journey, decision-making processes, and ability to redefine his journey despite labels that were placed on him as a child. Phill also opens up about his purpose in life and career, which he admits is often hard for him to do as Brit. Tune in for an insightful and inspiring conversation! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Phill AgnewPhill Agnew on LinkedIn Nudge PodcastAshley Menzies BabatundeAshley Menzies Babatunde on InstagramHubspot Podcast NetworkSign Up for Ashley's Newsletter Ashley's Substack Rate & Review:If you enjoy listening to No Straight Path, please make sure you write a review and rate the show. It helps other listeners find the podcast. You can rate and review the show here. Thank you!