The Pre-Made Podcast

By: Matthew C Collins
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  • In this podcast, you'll hear stories from and about people who have faced a pivot in their lives. Along the way, they've overcome long odds and serious setbacks to do extraordinary things in their communities and careers. Their resilience, perseverance and intentional living will inspire you.
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Episodes
  • Inger-Lise Schwab Reflects On Life, Work, And Parenting In Norway (And Some Amherst Mischief)

    Inger-Lise Schwab Reflects On Life, Work, And Parenting In Norway (And Some Amherst Mischief)
    Jan 31 2025
    The Amherst Class of 1994 diaspora has expanded all over the world, including to Norway. That's where we find Inger-Lise Schwab representing the Purple and White. In this episode, she shares thoughts on how to combat sunlight deprivation, the distinctions between the elite colleges and universities in the United States and the more egalitarian Norwegian system of higher education, and lots and lots of Amherst College memories, many of them dripping with mischief. Oh, and she's the only classmate I've interviewed (so far) to have an IMDB credit (look it up). In this episode, you'll learn: The creative ways Inger-Lise and her family bring light and lightness into their world, especially when they may only get a few hours of sun a day in the wintertime The role that the Amherst College dining halls played in creating social cohesion The naked bike rides through campus, swimming in the nearby reservoir, "after hours" visits to the observatory, and other fond memories she has of campus life The Amherst classmates she wants me to interview next You can find her on Facebook. Big thanks to Susan Antebi for recommending Inger-Lise for the pod!
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    55 mins
  • Josh Hamermesh Transformed Near-Tragedy Into Living His Best Life

    Josh Hamermesh Transformed Near-Tragedy Into Living His Best Life
    Jan 24 2025
    I've been thinking a lot lately about how I want to spend the next 20 years of my life. How should I dedicate my time, which is more precious to me than it ever has been? My Amherst College classmate Josh Hamermesh has asked and answered this big question for himself, and the results he has achieved have me feeling more optimistic about my own future. After graduating from Amherst in 1994, Josh played professional basketball in Israel, went to work in consulting, and earned his MBA from Harvard. That eventually led him to the world of biotech and pharma, where he rose through the ranks and held some big jobs. But rather than experiencing any major exits or critical value creation, his experience included many “small company” challenges: downsizings, bankruptcies, and strategic changes in directions. These often caused him to change jobs every 3-4 years. Having grown fatigued with that pattern - and having nearly suffered a terrible loss in his family - Josh pivoted to teaching business for Milton High School (Massachusetts). To my ear, he has never sounded happier or more fulfilled, and he has helped me refine my own thinking and planning for my next 20 years. It's also obvious just how much Josh loves Amherst College, and how much his experience there continues to shape his life. In this episode, you'll learn: The near-tragedy that befell Josh's family - and the productive introspection it provoked Why preparing for class each day is similar to stand-up comedy The instructors and coaches who have informed Josh's approach to teaching Why beating Williams in basketball was one of the happiest, most memorable events in his life Whom from the Amherst Class of 1994 Josh wants me to interview next To reach Josh, email him at jhamermesh@gmail.com or find him on LinkedIn.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Fernanda Bressan’s Mission: Help Her Clients Get Unstuck

    Fernanda Bressan’s Mission: Help Her Clients Get Unstuck
    Dec 30 2024
    As you prepare to ring in the New Year, you might be asking, in 2025, how can I achieve a better alignment with my family, career, and especially myself? This episode just might help you answer that question. Join me as I chat with my Amherst College classmate Fernanda Bressan (nee Soicher), a business coach who is an expert in helping clients get unstuck in any aspect of their lives. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's so hard to achieve work-life balance - and what's better to pursue instead Her unique approach to coaching executives at blue chip clients such as Google, Accenture, and Hermes The key insight she gleaned about herself during her four years at Amherst College that propels her work even today The one characteristic that entrepreneurs like Fernanda can't do without The Amherst classmates she wants me to interview next Follow Fernanda and her firm, Foundfully, via their website (www.foundfully.com) or on Instagram, connect with her on LinkedIn, or email her at fernanda@foundfully.com.
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    45 mins

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