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Building a Successful Consulting Business with Amy Rasdal

March 24, 2026

On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach, to explore how professionals can launch a successful consulting business without getting stuck in endless planning, branding, or underpricing. Amy shares her journey from Silicon Valley executive to solopreneur, revealing why consulting gave her more freedom, more impact, and more income than the traditional corporate path. She breaks down the practical steps to start fast, identif...

How Leaders Use AI Authentically - with Allison Shapira

March 03, 2026

On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Allison Shapira, Harvard lecturer, keynote speaker, and author of AI for the Authentic Leader, to explore how leaders can use AI without losing their voice. As generative AI becomes embedded in everyday communication, Allison explains why liberal arts skills like adaptability, curiosity, and critical thinking are more valuable than ever. She shares research on how overreliance on AI can erode trust, why authenticity is the fou...

America’s Nuclear Energy Opportunity with Kevin Kong, CEO of Everstar

February 24, 2026

On this episode of the builders podcast, John Busby sits down with Kevin Kong, CEO and founder of Everstar, to discuss the critical role nuclear energy plays in addressing the global energy crisis. As energy demand surges driven in part by AI and data center growth, Kevin explains why nuclear is becoming a key part of the clean energy equation and what must change for the U.S. to scale safely and efficiently. He shares how regulatory complexity, documentation burdens, and industry knowledge l...