Announcing the "Smart Rookie" Podcast!
A Vibrant Exploration of Finding Success Where Curiosity Meets Creativity, and Learning Never Ends
February 7,2024
New York (NY) — Join hosts Elizabeth Talerman and Chelsea Carlson from brand and strategy collaborative The Nucleus Group for the premiere of their new show, “Smart Rookie,” where they shine a light on remarkable lives and careers defined by wildly winding paths rather than tidy straight lines.
Whether you're in the business of breaking molds or simply looking to inject more creativity into your life, Smart Rookie is your new go-to podcast.
The show will inspire anyone standing at the precipice of change. Whether you’re a young professional fresh out of college or a late-stage careerist looking to rekindle your spark, Smart Rookie explores how to approach strategic problem-solving and planning for a life and career filled with joy, wonder, and creativity.
Having worked with hundreds of world-renowned brands and clients from around the globe, the duo translates their human-centered design wisdom into a format that's as enjoyable as it is insightful. Together, they redefine what it means to be a true expert, highlighting success stories from people who are fueled by wonder, grounded in humility and, perhaps most importantly, forever having fun.
The inaugural season features a diverse lineup of guests who have paved their own paths, unafraid to change the world in their own way. From the queen of kitchen table startups, Nonie Creme, design maven, Debbie Millman, to the inimitable Seth Godin, each episode is a masterclass in thinking differently.
“We have this unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an insatiable curiosity that drives our practice at The Nucleus Group,” says founder and CEO, Elizabeth Talerman. “Over time, I've realized that the most energizing and joyful part of any endeavor is not in having the answers but in the learning process itself and we want to share that with our listeners.”
Brand Strategist and Designer, Chelsea Carlson adds that “being a smart rookie is about creatively applying knowledge from all your different experiences to something completely new to you. Our guests are case studies in finding joy in the journey and being unafraid to try something different over and over again rather than arriving at one expert destination.”
True to it’s theme, the first season of Smart Rookie is sponsored by Boss Molly Bourbon, a company created by three whiskey loving women who didn’t feel they were represented by the industry and had the gumption to take on the challenge of creating a great tasting bourbon that everyone can enjoy. Learn more about their story in episode 2.
Expect stories that inspire, challenge, and maybe even change the way you look at your own journey.
I’m ready to be a smart rookie. Tell me more!
Starting Wednesday, February 7, you can find us on Substack or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. New episodes air weekly on Wednesdays.
Please Support our show: follow us on Instagram at @smartrookiepodcast, hit that subscribe button, and share a review.
Please direct press and guest interview inquiries to:
Gabriela Acosta, Communications Lead and Executive Producer.
podcast@thenucleusgroup.com