Stirman: Part 2 – The Intersection of Tech, Meditation, and Music

Unglossy

Bun B, Tom Frank, Jeffrey Sledge

Entrepreneurship, Business, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

4.9 • 917 Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Get ready to be inspired by Stirman, a visionary who has left a lasting impact on the tech and mindfulness landscapes. He shares his transformative journey of building Medium, the platform that bridged long and short-form writing, and his personal story of discovering meditation amidst the high-pressure of Silicon Valley, leading to a more grounded family life. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at Medium's creation and Sturman’s decision to leave. Stirman also discusses his encounter with George Mumford, mindfulness coach to NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, and how it inspired him to found Lucid, scaling mindfulness training globally. With real-world success stories from athletes and executives, this chapter showcases the shift from skepticism to mainstream acceptance of mindfulness. We also dive into Sturman's time at Facebook and the emotional journey behind the launch and closure of the Bars app. From childhood piano lessons to his passion for hip-hop, he reflects on the release of his album "Beats for Friends," featuring contributions from the Bars community. Tune in for insightful anecdotes, industry wisdom, and a celebration of creativity and mindfulness."Unglossy: Decoding Brand in Culture," is produced and distributed by Merrick Creative and hosted by Merrick Chief Creative Officer, Tom Frank, hip hop artist and founder of Pendulum Ink, Mickey Factz, and music industry veteran, Jeffrey Sledge. Tune in to hear this thought-provoking discussion on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you catch your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @UnglossyPod to join the conversation and support the show at https://unglossypod.buzzsprout.com/. Send a text Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	previously on on on Glossy. We built probably 10 or 11 different products, but the first one was what became medium, the blogging platform.
0:12.0	You know, and at the time, you know, we kind of joked in that
0:16.0	Ev had done blogger, which was long form writing.
0:18.6	They ended Twitter, which was like short form writing and it said, you know,
0:21.8	maybe there's something in the middle and so we
0:23.9	called it medium but also like the medium is the message and know that's where the name came
0:27.7	from. From the top. From the top.
0:34.0	Yeah. I'm Tom Frank.
0:36.0	I'm Mickey Facts.
0:38.0	And I'm Jeffrey Sledge.
0:40.0	Welcome to Unglossy, to Coney Brand and Culture.
0:43.0	I'm Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer at Merrick Creative.
0:46.2	This is Mickey Facts, hip-hop artist, and founder and CEO of Pendulum Inc.
0:50.2	And that is Jeffrey Sledge, a seasoned music industry veteran who has worked with some of the biggest artists in the business.
0:55.2	We're here to explore the moments of vulnerability, pivotal decisions, and creative sparks that fuel the relationship between brand and culture.
1:02.4	Get ready for thought-provoking journey into the heart. that fueled a relationship between brand and culture.
1:03.0	Get ready for thought-provoking journey into the heart and soul of branding, the
1:06.3	unscripted, unfiltered, and truly unglossy truth.
1:11.3	Unglossy is brought to you by Merrick Creative.
1:14.0	Looking to skyrocket your business's visibility and drive growth,
1:18.0	at Merrick Creative we solve your brand and marketing woes.
1:21.0	With big ideas, decades of experience, and innovative solutions, we'll draw
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