Conversations that Count
by David Shaft
Latest episode
Plugged In Collection at Indy Fest: Detroit fashion, HBCU style, and…
Plugged In Collection at Indy Fest: Detroit fashion, HBCU style, and…
About this podcast
"Conversations That Count : Communication Strategies with Industry Leaders" is a podcast hosted by David Shaft, a director of banking and a passionate advocate of effective communication. In this podcast, David aims to explore the power of communication in various industries and walks of life. He interviews high-level executives, professionals, and individuals from different backgrounds, discussing how they have leveraged communication to succeed in their respective fields. The podcast delves into both personal and business communication, offering insights and tips for improving relationships, negotiations, and overall communication skills. David shares his own journey as a communicator, emphasizing the value of growth and caring in conversations. Listeners are invited to join him on this journey, learn from the experts, and develop their own communication abilities. To learn more, visit: http://missionmatters.com/author/david-shaft/
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- Plugged In Collection at Indy Fest: Detroit fashion, HBCU style, and Building on Woodward · 5 min · Episode 58In this special Indie Fest segment of Conversations That Count, host David Shaft sits down with Will Willingham, also known as Plugged In Will, founder of Plugged In Collection…
- Dom Lewis also known as Domitrick: Gymnastics, Flips, and Building a Real Community Online · 42 min · Episode 57Dominique Dom Lewis, known online as Domitrick, is a gymnast and acrobatics athlete who turned a lifelong passion into a career. Dom began teaching himself flips at just four…
- Nappi Devi at Detroit INDIEFEST: I Bet, Detroit music, and the October EP · 6 min · Episode 56Recorded outdoors on location at Detroit INDIEFEST, host David Shaft sits down with Detroit artist Nappi Devi for a fast paced conversation about live performance, new releases…
- Street Justice Reunion: Red on Detroit hip hop, Netflix Free Bird, and Indie Fest · 6 min · Episode 55In this episode of Conversations That Count, David Shaft sits down with Red of Street Justice to talk Detroit hip hop, creative evolution, and what it means to return to the…
- The Other Side of Color Recap: Identity, Prejudice, and the Hedgehog Concept · 12 min · Episode 54In this recap episode of Conversations That Count, host David Shaft breaks down the key insights and takeaways from his conversation with author JL James, also known as Gene…
- The Other Side of Color with JL James: Prejudice, Identity, and Resilience · 43 min · Episode 53Author Gene, writing under the name JL James, joins Conversations That Count to share the story behind his novel The Other Side of Color. This episode explores prejudice that…
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$ – Savanna Smith on Cash, Confidence & Modern Love (w/ Hailey Alamo & Adrianna Stewart) · 1 h 16 min · Episode 52Need a money mantra for 2025? Pop-model Savanna Smith turns a rough modeling gig into a bankroll anthem with her new single “Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$.” Host David Shaft…
- Hocus Pocus Star Vinessa Shaw on Magic, Buddhism & Vegan Week · 9 min · Episode 51Real magic exists! Hocus Pocus star Vinessa Shaw shares Buddhist mindfulness, Disney set secrets & a 7-day vegan challenge that’ll change your life. Stanley Kubrick’s pep talk…
- Cosplay Tips with AstraVoid – DIY Mastery to GalaxyCon Judge · 32 min · Episode 50Cosplay tips, DIY costume ideas, and GalaxyCon judge secrets—AstraVoid reveals the self-taught path that took her from biology classes to the spotlight at GalaxyCon’s Nightmare…
- Patrice Banks | Girls Auto Clinic — Driving Change, One SheCANic at a Time · 20 min · Episode 49Recorded on the show floor at AutoTech 2025, engineer-turned-entrepreneur Patrice Banks shares how a single bad repair experience inspired her to build Girls Auto Clinic—an…
- Inside Winnebago Connect: How Robo, KORE & Ericsson Are Revolutionizing RV Life | AutoTech 2025 · 36 min · Episode 48What if your RV could think for itself, protect your pets, and keep you connected — even off the grid? In this exclusive Conversations That Count episode, recorded live at…
- Original Halloween's Sandy Johnson (Judith Myers) | Mentorship, Indie Horror & Resilience · 13 min · Episode 47“Original Halloween scream-queen Sandy Johnson—aka Judith Myers—isn’t just a horror legend. She’s a working indie actor, lifelong mentor, and unapologetic Texas gunslinger with a…
- From Politics to Cosplay: Ashton Blaise on Finding Freedom in What You Loved at 13 · 15 min · Episode 46What if the version of you that felt the most free was still inside you—waiting to be seen again? In this raw and inspiring episode of Conversations That Count, host David Shaft…
- "They Thought I Was Crazy" — Ashlynne Dae on Choosing Cosplay Over Convention · 10 min · Episode 45From Fashion School to Full-Time Cosplay: Ashlynne Dae on Choosing Passion Over Stability (Recorded at Nightmare Weekend Chicago) In this episode of Conversations That Count…
- Play Well With Others · 1 h 14 min · Episode 44In this episode we talk with Corey and Katie about everything from stable business partnerships to holding ourselves accountable. These are both legends in the cosmetology…
- Network With Your Mentors! · 46 min · Episode 43In this episode we talk about the value of networking and how to do it while properly building long term connections. Cathey does a great job outlining the way to grow your…
- Don't Sit On The Fence · 35 min · Episode 42In this episode we talk about finding our passion and not just a hobby. Oftentimes we never fully commit to anything because we are so afraid of failing that we never truly go…
- Getting 10X Results · 32 min · Episode 41In this episode we talk about how important it is to understand where our time is going and how with a little bit of help we can make a lot of progress. Nicole does a great job…
- What It Means To Share Your Legacy · 1 h 10 min · Episode 40In this episode we discuss what it means to share your legacy in everything that you do. We also talk about how sometimes the biggest challenge is overcoming the fear of challenge.
- Why You're Still Single (And How To Fix It) · 46 min · Episode 39In this episode we go over some of the best kept secrets by dating coaches around the world. The tips that we go over translate well into every industry. Jordan is a dating…
