Human Code w/ Abigail Posner

Listen to Sabah Sharaf and Abigail breakdown Sabah's journey from finance wizard to food entrepreneur. Get Sabah's key to creativity and innovation and be inspired by how she fulfilled her passion.

In this special, spooktacular episode of Human Code, I sit down with NYC photographer Seymour Licht, who’s spent years capturing the colorful, eerie energy of Halloween Underground.  www.halloweenundergroundnyc.com IG: @HalloweenUndergroundNYC His career took off after winning the Fuji Love contest in 2001, and with studies at the International Center for Photography, he’s created Halloween Underground— a full photography book now available for purchase!  Join us as we explore his stunning subway portraits and the connection between Halloween, Día de los Muertos, and All Souls’ Day— a perfect mix of spooky charm and fascinating history!

On this episode of Human Code, I chat with Maribel Lieberman, founder of MarieBelle New York Chocolates. Her journey from selling candies as a child in Honduras to building a global chocolate empire is truly inspiring! Maribel harnesses her sense of creativity to continually develop new ideas as an entrepreneur, lifestyle influencer, and author. In this episode, she shares how she blends her love for design and flavor to create an immersive chocolate experience.  We also dive into her new book, The Cocoa Exchange, which reflects her lifelong passion for chocolate and her dedication to the cacao farmers who bring this delicacy to life.  Plus, what’s it like to have Oprah’s endorsement? We get into that, too!

On this episode of Human Code, Abigail chats with Diane Brady, an award-winning journalist and consultant who has covered the global business landscape for Bloomberg Businessweek, the Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets. Her previous book, Fraternity, was named one of Amazon's best books of 2012.

In this episode of Human Code, Abigail sits down with Alexandra Monir, an Iranian-American author and recording artist Alexandra Monir has with five published novels for young adults, including her popular debut, Timeless. A Barnes &Noble bestseller and one of Amazon’s “Best Books of the Month,” Timeless and its sequel, Timekeeper, have been featured in numerous media outlets and been published in different countries around the world. She followed the series with Suspicion and The Girl in the Picture, both standalone YA thrillers. Her new science fiction novel, THE FINAL SIX, was acquired by HarperCollins and Sony Pictures on the same week, in two major pre-emptive deals. Alexandra is also a singer/songwriter who often integrates music into her books’ pages. She wrote and recorded three original songs to accompany Timeless and Timekeeper, which were released as the album The Timeless EP and distributed by Jimmy Buffett’s record label, Mailboat Records. She also recorded a song that was released with the publication of Suspicion, and has composed and developed musicals for the stage. Her musical roots are deep, as she is the granddaughter of the late Monir Vakili, the foremost Iranian opera singer, and the daughter of singer/songwriter ZaZa.

On this episode of Human Code, Abigail chats with Sanaa Hamri, a renowned film, television, music video, and commercial director from Tangier, Morocco. She is currently in an overall deal with Amazon Television Studios. She is directing S2 of their "Lord of the Rings" show coming off of their tentpole series S2 of "The Wheel of Time" as EP/Director. Hamri was previously Executive Producer/Director of the blockbuster series "Empire" on Fox Broadcasting from 2015 to 2020, overseeing all aesthetic aspects of the show including episodic directors, production design, music, art direction, and hair/wardrobe. She also had a first look deal with 20th Television during that time. Hamri began her career as an editor under the mentorship of Malik Sayeed and within a few years, she began directing music videos. As an acclaimed music video director, Hamri's prolific career boasts collaborations with high profile hip hop/R&B musicians including Prince, Common, Lenny Kravitz, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Jay Z, and Mary J. Blige. Her work has been celebrated by award nominations and wins for some of the industry's highest honors, including and NAACP Image Award for India Arie's 2003 "Little Things" as well as an MTV VMA for Nicki Minaj's 2010 blockbuster hit "Super Bass," which generated an online viewership of over one billion worldwide hits. Hamri also directed Mariah Carey's sold-out live arena concert documentary, "The Adventures of Mimi," which she shot in high-definition using 14 cameras. Hamri's past episodic work includes directorial credits on some of TV's most watched programming: "Shameless" (on Showtime), "Rectify," "Nashville," "Elementary," "Glee," and "Desperate Housewives." She also shot the pilot for VH1's successful series "Hit The Floor," which is currently in its third season. Hamri made her feature directorial debut in 2006 with the Focus Features romantic comedy "Something New." She has since directed the sequel to the Warner Bros hit "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," as well as the Fox Searchlight romantic comedy "Just Wright," starring Queen Latifah, Common and Paula Patton, released in Summer 2010.

On this episode of Human Code, Abigail chats with author and executive communications coach, Alan Eagle, who is known for helping leaders and companies shape and tell their stories. He 16 years at Google in exec comms and sales, and is co-author of NYT bestsellers "How Google Works" and "Trillion Dollar Coach," and of upcoming Learned Excellence. Founder of TDC Network, a non-profit providing executive coaching to social impact leaders. Follow Human Code on Instagram - @HumanCodeShow Follow Abigail Posner on Instagram - @Abigail_Posner Visit www.abigailposner.com for more information

In this episode of Huiman Code, Abigail chats with Public Policy Lead at Google, Former Airbnb executive, cooking show host, and gaming culture expert, Sofia Gkiousou ( @Sofiagk ) Follow Human Code on Instagra - @HumanCodeShow Follow Abigail Posner on Instagram - @Abigail_Posner or visit https://www.abigailposner.com

In this episode of Human Code, Abigail Posner sits down with Songwriting Hall of Famer, Kent Blazy, as they discuss the culture of songwriting, music, and the effect of technology on this craft and Kent's illustrious career. Check out the video of this episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX9i8HX6OZ4&t=6s Follow us on Instagram @HumanCodeShow Follow Kent Blazy on Instagram @KentBlazy Kent Blazy (born in Lexington, Kentucky) is a renown country music songwriter. His credits include several singles for Garth Brooks (including Brooks' first number one hit, "If Tomorrow Never Comes"), as well as singles by Gary Morris, Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless and Chris Young. Blazy has a total of seven No. 1 hits to his credit. Kent Blazy was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. At an early age, he played rhythm guitar and sang in various local bands, citing The Byrds, Rodney Crowell and Joe Ely as influences. He later played for Canadian singer Ian Tyson.[1] Later on, Blazy met former Exile member Mark Gray, who suggested that Blazy move to Nashville, Tennessee. Eventually, he signed to a publishing contract, but the publishing company closed; despite the loss of contract, Gary Morris sent Blazy's "Headed for a Heartache" into top 5 on the country charts. By the late 1980s, Blazy met with a then-unknown Garth Brooks, who gave him the idea for a song entitled "If Tomorrow Never Comes." He and Brooks co-wrote the song, which went on to become Brooks' first number one hit. Brooks continued to record Blazy's material throughout the 1990s, including the singles "Ain't Goin' Down ('Til the Sun Comes Up)," "It's Midnight Cinderella", "She's Gonna Make It," "Somewhere Other Than the Night" and the George Jones duet "Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?)". He also co-wrote "That's What I Get for Lovin' You" by Diamond Rio and "Can't Get Enough" by Patty Loveless in the late 1990s.Blazy, along with songwriters Pat Alger, Tony Arata and Kim Williams, recorded an album entitled A Songwriters' Tribute to Garth Brooks, which included their renditions of songs that they had written for Brooks. This album was released in 2001 via VFR Records.[5][6] Other songs that Blazy has co-written include "You Can Let Go" by Crystal Shawanda and "Gettin' You Home (The Black Dress Song)" by Chris Young from 2008 and 2009 respectively, as well as American Idol season 8 finalist Danny Gokey's debut single "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me."

On this episode of Human Code Abigail Posner sits down with celebrity chef and influencer extraordinaire, Dan Souza. Dan Souza is editor-in-chief of Cook's Illustrated magazine, a cast member on the Emmy wining TV show "America's Test Kitchen" @AmericasTestKitchen and host of his own program, "What's Eating Dan" - You can find him on IG and X (Twitter) @TestCook For a video version of this episode click here--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ_2bAOrRi4 Follow Human Code on Instagram @HumanCodeShow

On this episode of Human Code, Abigail sits down with veteran Screenwriter DAVID AARON COHEN has been working in Hollywood for over 30 years. Among his many credits: THE DEVIL’S OWN, starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, starring Billy Bob Thorton, and AMERICAN UNDERDOG, with Zachary Levi and Anna Paquin. In the course of his prolific career, Cohen has written studio and independent films, television pilots, and limited series. He currently has two tv shows in development at Sony and Lionsgate and just finished adapting the international best-seller MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING, by Viktor Frankl. His one-of-a-kind master class, NAVIGATING HOLLYWOOD, will give a select group of students the practical, real-life tools they need to build and steer a writing career in the entertainment industry, all within a live Zoom classroom setting. David and Abigail talk about the culture of screenwriting and technology's effect and implications regarding AI and the WGA writers strike. Follow David Aaron Cohen on Instagram @Navigating_Hollywood

In this episode of Human Code, Abigail interviews futurist, speaker, and author: April Rinne. They speak about April's book "Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change" and dive into the influence of language on culture. You can learn more about April Rinne at the links below: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change https://aprilrinne.com Watch April's Tedx Talk: How to Navigate Our Uncertain Future As always you can follow Human Code on Instagram: @HumanCodeShow

In this episode of Human Code, Abigail sits down with Web 3 Expert and new media mogul, Victoria Bousis. Victoria has recently directed a new film called Stay alive My son - - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSPLvqGeFQ4 In her 20’s, Victoria started as a career prosecutor for the AttorneyGeneral of Illinois to bring justice to the disenfranchised. Later, as a producer for over a decade, she transcended social, political, andgeographical barriers to bring powerful messages about the humanexperience to global audiences with notable films showcased atVenice, TIFF, and Sundance. Victoria followed technological advances and embraced VR and narrative gaming to speak to future generations. In 2018, Victoriaearned a Master’s in Media, Technology, and Innovation from MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology), converging cinema,gaming and neuroscience to deliver powerful character-drivenstories to be experienced by audiences with agency. Stay Alive My Son is her directorial debut, officially selected in Cannes’development showcase in 2020 and now in Venice. In 2022 she was honored as a pioneering woman in Virtual Production by the Hollywood Production Association, Victoria founded UME, acreative and technology based game company to pioneer thefuture of storytelling across all mediums and platforms for film,series, and VR/AR experiences made in the Unreal Game Engine.Synopsis Transpiring over 45 years and based on the internationallyacclaimed memoirs of Pin Yathay, “Tu Vivrais, Mon Fils” “Stay Alive, My Son” is an epic immersive, and mythicallycinematic experience places the Player in the shoes of apained father, forced to make the gut-wrenching decisionto abandon his 6-year old son to survive during theCambodian genocide.. The experience begins in modern time in France, outside Pin Yathay’s home. The Player meets a Yathay, a fragile 80year old man, represented by a digital human, only todiscover demons haunt him for decisions made. Urgingthe Player to give him peace, the Player transforms intohim and takes on his journey for atonement and healing.In a gripping “Alice In Wonderland” moment, the Playerfalls from reality and into a surreal and decrepit terrain.The Player enters its cavernous bowels, where exists ametaphorical mental prison, mirroring SS-21 theconcentration camp. Inside its various cells are locked memories and regrets.

In this episode of Human Code, Abigail speaks with the writer and director of the (currently) the #2 film worldwide on Netflix, True Spirit. Sarah Spillane talks about the influence of technology on her film, and also the culture of filmmaking. Check out True Spirit now streaming on Netflix. Follow Human Code and Sarah Spillane Instagram: @HumanCodeShow @SarahSpillane_Filmmaker

In this episode of Human Code - Abigail talks with The Neurotic Guitarist, Benny Goodman. Benny has a highly viewed Youtube Channel where he shows, reviews, and talks passionately about his vast and well-respected guitar collection. Benny also discusses his background in music and how technology has influenced overall music culture. IG: @the_neurotic_guitarist

In the final Human Code episode of 2022, Abigail sits down with producers of the podcast, Vinnie Favale and Eddie Bernard, to take a unique look at the technological and cultural developments of the past year. From NFT's to AI, ro the James Webb Telescope and more, the 3 have a light hearted yet introspective look at 2022

In this episode of Human Code, Abigail interviews former senior music editor, now contributing editor to Rolling Stone Patrick Doyle, about the art and process of storytelling. Patrick spent 10 years covering the highest profile musicians, and is now focused on more in depth forms of writing. The two discuss Patrick's interactions with people like Mick Jagger, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Gary Clark Jr, and so many more. Enjoy!

In this episode, Abigail talks to Paul Governale - the owner of Notorious Wines (www.notoriouswines.com). They discuss the role of technology in wine industry as they explore the culture of winemaking, and the advances taken by Notorious Wines to enhance and improve the product both for consumption as well as sustainability.

On this episode of Human Code Abigail sits down with Reginald Ferguson, aka "The New York Fashion Geek". The New York Fashion Geek is a men's fashion consultancy that helps men look and feel their best without any stress. Services range from closet inventory to personal shopping and everything in between. "Reg" keeps men from making fashion mistakes and considers himself a personal trainer for fashion. Abigail and Reg speak about the implications of technology on fashion and explore the how fashion can affect self-esteem and the entire community. Visit https://www.nyfashiongeek.com/ for more information or follow The New York Fashion Geek at the links below: IG: @newyorkfashiongeek FB: facebook.com/Newyorkfashiongeek/ TW: @NYFashionGeek

Abigail Posner sits down with legendary concert promoter, venue owner, filmmaker, and now author, Peter Shapiro, to discuss the role of technology in the live concert experience. Peter owns several venues around the country including The Brooklyn Bowl franchise, The Capitol Theater. He is the lead organizer of the successful music festival LOCKN' festival in Arrington, VA, and is also the publisher of the popular and informative jam-band based website relix.com Finally - Peter has recently released a new book called "The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic" which can be ordered here -> https://amzn.to/3Bg8xqc