Connection Request is a podcast about career journeys. Hosted by Joel Leeman, the show profiles a variety of fascinating people, digging into how they spend their waking hours, what they’ve learned along the way, how they make decisions, and why they do what they do. In Season 1 we hear from a drummer-turned-coffee entrepreneur, a journalist who popularized the term “doomscrolling,” an executive who’s plotting her next chapter, and more.
About Joel Leeman
Joel Leeman is a producer, strategist and host who has spent the past 10 years making media for the Internet.
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Connection Request is a podcast about career journeys. Hosted by Joel Leeman, the show profiles a variety of fascinating people, digging into how they spend their waking hours, what they’ve learned along the way, how they make decisions, and why they do what they do. In Season 1 we hear from a drummer-turned-coffee entrepreneur, a journalist who popularized the term “doomscrolling,” an executive who’s plotting her next chapter, and more.
About Joel Leeman
Joel Leeman is a producer, strategist and host who has spent the past 10 years making media for the Internet.
Connect with the show
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnectRequest
Email: connect@shrugcontent.com
Connect with Joel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelleeman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleeman/
Site: http://www.joel.fyi/
Alex Lieberman on life after Morning Brew: Lessons in entrepreneurship and creativity
Connection Request
51 minutes 15 seconds
1 year ago
Alex Lieberman on life after Morning Brew: Lessons in entrepreneurship and creativity
In this episode of Connection Request, Joel Leeman sits down with Alex Lieberman, co-founder of Morning Brew and StoryArb, for a deep dive into the scrappy moves and creative strategies behind building companies. From cutting out superhero goggles from his underwear to scaling and selling Morning Brew, Alex shares candid insights into the art of storytelling, entrepreneurship, and why he stepped back from Morning Brew to launch his latest venture, StoryArb.
Tune in to hear Alex’s take on building in public, finding the right balance between creating and building, and his vision for the future of content. Plus, a sneak peek into his Pixar movie idea and a rapid-fire Q&A that showcases his wit and wisdom.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, content creators, and anyone curious about the journey of building businesses that last.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Connection Request is a platform to explore ideas related to creative entrepreneurship, purpose, and the future of work.
Hosted by Joel Leeman and produced by Vivace Studios, the podcast features in-depth conversations with creatives, leaders, and entrepreneurs offering listeners a mix of practical insights and personal reflections. The companion newsletter is Joel’s reflective space to build in public and reflect on creativity, connection, and innovation.
Follow @connectionrequest on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and podcast platforms everywhere. To pitch the show, email m@vivacecontent.com.
New episodes are released every Friday.
☕️ Connection Request is presented by SK Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster, based in Minnesota, shipping worldwide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/skconnection
VIVACE STUDIOS
Vivace Studios makes media for the internet and is part of Vivace, a b2b global creative studio and consultancy.
Connection Request
Connection Request is a podcast about career journeys. Hosted by Joel Leeman, the show profiles a variety of fascinating people, digging into how they spend their waking hours, what they’ve learned along the way, how they make decisions, and why they do what they do. In Season 1 we hear from a drummer-turned-coffee entrepreneur, a journalist who popularized the term “doomscrolling,” an executive who’s plotting her next chapter, and more.
About Joel Leeman
Joel Leeman is a producer, strategist and host who has spent the past 10 years making media for the Internet.
Connect with the show
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnectRequest
Email: connect@shrugcontent.com
Connect with Joel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelleeman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleeman/
Site: http://www.joel.fyi/