Violet takes us with her as she navigates what it’s like dealing with the problems that come with moving into her first adult apartment in NYC. But, in trying to fix her own issues, she discovers the history that exists between the landlord and some of her older neighbors. In her voice, she describes a building management company that mistreats its tenants—and a community coming together to confront it. 

All music/rhythmic elements come from Epidemic Sounds 

Leaky Promises

Shift: From Product To People: A Novel About Product Development, and Shifting to People To Achieve a Holistic Agile Transformation is a new book written by Michael Dougherty and Pete Oliver-Krueger that focuses on shifting the Agile mindset away from a product-centric approach and towards a more a people-centric one. This interview centers around the need for collaboration, the impact of AI on Agile practices, and the significance of creating a humane work environment. The authors also highlight the role of mentorship in personal growth and the future of work in an AI-driven landscape. They also share some of the challenges they faced during the four and a half years of writing the book, the narrative style that allows for multiple perspectives, and the importance of real-life experiences in connecting with readers. 

If you'd prefer the video version of this podcast, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/lf_f_JdTWvM

The Book
Shift: From Product to People https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Development-Shifting-Holistic-Transformation/dp/B0D89NT9RD

Contacting the Authors
Michael Dougherty https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilemichaeldougherty/
Pete Oliver-Krueger https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteok/


Chapters
00:18 Introduction to the Authors and Their Journey
03:17 The Motivation Behind Writing the Book
06:15 Exploring the Narrative Style and Structure
09:21 The Importance of Realistic Coaching
12:13 Chapter Highlights and Key Themes
15:11 The Concept of Collaborative Budgeting
18:19 The Three Waves of Agile
21:12 Humanizing Agile Practices
24:12 The Future of Agile and Leadership Perspectives
27:26 Navigating the Agile Doom Loop
30:19 Crisis as an Opportunity for Change
32:38 The Evolution of Agile Frameworks
34:34 AI's Impact on Agile Practices
41:17 The Human Element in Agile Coaching

Shifting from Product to People: A New Agile Perspective w/ Pete Oliver-Krueger & Michael Dougherty

The TAKE IT DOWN LAW: A Mother-Daughter Journey from Trauma to the White House | Ep 255

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From trauma to triumph, the journey of Elliston Berry and her mother Anna stands as a powerful testament to what determined voices can accomplish. When an AI-generated deepfake turned Elliston's innocent Instagram photo into a nude image circulated throughout her high school in October 2023, they discovered a terrifying gap in our legal system. Despite the clear harm caused, no laws existed to address AI harassment, leaving the perpetrator—a minor—facing zero consequences.

Refusing to accept this injustice, Anna Berry embarked on a relentless campaign for change. After exhausting local channels, she began reaching out to legislators in December 2023. Senator Cruz, himself a father to daughters near Elliston's age, recognized the urgency of the issue and championed their cause. What followed was a remarkably swift bipartisan effort resulting in the Take It Down Act—groundbreaking legislation signed into law by President Trump on May 19, 2025, in the White House Rose Garden.

The legislation establishes critical protections by explicitly classifying AI deepfakes as pornography and requiring platforms to remove harmful content within 48 hours. The journey to this historic moment included Elliston being recognized at the State of the Union address and participating in a roundtable with First Lady Melania Trump as part of her "Be Best" initiative. In a rare show of unified support, both the President and First Lady signed the bill.

Yet their work continues beyond legislation. Currently, they're developing educational curriculum to help schools understand, prevent, and respond to AI-related harassment while supporting the creation of technology that can identify unauthorized images across the internet. As Elliston poignantly expressed, "I can now look at this situation that happened to me, instead of being fearful and ashamed, and be proud of myself." Follow their continuing journey on Instagram @ellistonberry and watch for their upcoming book that will share their full story and provide guidance for others facing similar situations.

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The TAKE IT DOWN LAW: A Mother-Daughter Journey from Trauma to the White House | Ep 255

From the new Christmas musical "You Can Believe – or Not" — songs giving voice to the minor characters in the Nativity story.

The Magi’s wisdom wasn’t just in reading the stars—it was in daring to defy a king. ✨ “By Another Way” reimagines the three wise men’s story as a song of unity, wonder, and choosing a different path.

Lyrics:

Verse

We three as one we read the signs

And history and shrines the things we see

The same with these six eyes

And that is how you know that we are wise

Chorus

Go back by another way go back by another way go back by another way

Verse

We’ve come so far following a star

Rising from the east it stood out like a beast

So plain into these six eyes

And that is how you know that we are wise

Chorus

Go back by another way go back by another way go back by another way

Bridge

It’s true we all were glad 

that other king wasn’t half bad

He supplied our missing piece and the star reappeared in the east

Good Lord, wasn’t that wild how it settled right above The child?

Chorus

Back by another way, go back by another way go back by another way

Verse

We three as one woke up from a dream

Strange as it may seem

The dream we see the same with these six eyes

And that is how you know that we are wise

Chorus

Go back by another way go back by another way. Go back by another way go back by another way…

By another way (the three kings, feat. Drew + James Lanfer)

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A podcast about Agile and Project Management

Stefan Lanfer writes piano-centered indie folk songs with the soul of a storyteller and the heart of a seeker. These are raw, unpolished recordings—work tapes that capture the emotion and depth of songs still becoming. With a vibe somewhere between Ben Folds and Cat Stevens, his music blends lyrical introspection, spiritual resonance, and quiet power. For fans who want to feel something and collaborators looking for raw material ready for their magic.

New tracks tagged #Narrative Storytelling