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  "description": "This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership.\n\nIn this episode:\n\n * (00:00) - Intro\n * (02",
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  "textContent": "This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership.\n\nIn this episode:\n\n * (00:00) - Intro\n * (02:39) - Wine tasting + review\n * (10:15) - Career politics in getting promoted\n * (17:28) - Conference talk + All Things Open\n * (18:58) - Gluten sensitivity in Europe\n * (21:07) - Pizza, casseroles, and comfort food\n * (26:54) - Movie preferences and watching habits\n * (33:01) - Therapy and mental health\n * (35:13) - Airports and flight experiences\n * (38:00) - Plugs\n\nLinks\n * Spot AI: https://www.spot.ai/ [https://www.spot.ai/]\n * Drinks: Drinks.com [http://Drinks.com]\n * Bill Paxton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton]\n * Weird Science: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(film) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(film)]\n * Anthony Michael Hall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Michael_Hall [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Michael_Hall]\n * The Hardy Boys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys]\n * Ender’s Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender’s_Game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender%27s_Game]\n * Sentry: https://sentry.io [https://sentry.io]\n * Fly Bye: https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/fly-bye-to-go/ [https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/fly-bye-to-go/]\n * Ooni: https://ooni.com/ [https://ooni.com/]\n * Super Mario Bros: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros].\n * The Super Mario Bros. Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movie [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movie]\n * Chris Pratt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt]\n * All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/ [https://2024.allthingsopen.org/]\n * Render Conf: https://www.renderatl.com/ [https://www.renderatl.com/]\n * Jim Gaffigan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan]\n * Delta: https://www.delta.com/ [https://www.delta.com/]\n * Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ [https://www.coca-cola.com/]\n * The Modern Leader: https://modernleader.is/ [https://modernleader.is/]\n\nConnect with Kelly\n * Website: https://kvlly.com [https://kvlly.com]\n * X / Twitter: https://x.com/kvlly [https://x.com/kvlly]\n * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn]\n * The Modern Leader Newsletter: https://modernleader.is [https://modernleader.is]\n\nConnect with Chuck and Robbie\n * Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner [https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner]\n * Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd [https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd]\n\nSubscribe and stay in touch\n * Website: https://whiskey.fm [https://whiskey.fm]\n * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603]\n * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf [https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf]\n * Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603 [https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603]\n * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot [https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot]\n\nWhiskey Web and Whatnot Merch\n\nEnjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund [https://whiskey.fund].",
  "title": "Navigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly Vaughn"
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