From Hollywood soundstages to Silicon Valley boardrooms, Goldie Chan has built a career at the crossroads of art, business, and authenticity. In this unforgettable conversation, Jason Weiss sits down with the “Green-Haired Oprah of LinkedIn” to talk about how creativity, consistency, and humanity can still win in a world run by algorithms.

Goldie shares how producing the 2011 financial drama Cost of Capital, complete with a literal fire on set, taught her everything about leadership, crisis management, and collaboration. She opens up about leaving entertainment for tech, launching 800 consecutive daily LinkedIn videos that changed her life, and turning her insights into her upcoming Hachette book, Personal Branding for Introverts.

Together, Jason and Goldie explore why “edutainment” matters, how introverts and extroverts can elevate one another, and what it truly means to build a personal brand that feels human. You’ll hear candid stories about anxiety, ambition, and the messy middle between creativity and business success, plus a few laughs about Hollywood, LinkedIn fame, and the lost art of the em dash.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn presence into power or how to stay authentic when everyone else is performing, this episode will remind you why vulnerability, curiosity, and genuine connection are still the ultimate superpowers.

Guest: Goldie Chan
Founder & CEO, Warm Robots
LinkedIn Top Voice | Author of Personal Branding for Introverts (Hachette Books)

🌐 Website: https://www.goldiechan.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldiechan
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldiechan
🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GoldieChan

Host: Jason Weiss, Founder & President of Jason Weiss Consulting and creator of The Leadership Renaissance™.

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You're Never Too Small to Be a Target: Inside the High-Stakes World of Cybersecurity with CISO Phil Davis

Get ready for an episode that proves the best plans are the ones you never make! In this captivating conversation, Jason sits down with the brilliant Phil Davis, a man who has worn many hats on his journey to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). From a lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer to a surprising detour into the world of IT, Phil's story is a masterclass in resilience and seizing opportunity.

You'll hear Phil share how a chance internship in IT, a few harrowing months waiting for his bar exam results, and the perfect excuse (ahem, getting married!) led him down an unexpected path.

This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, including the hilarious story of how Phil’s wife might have thought he was a grump when they first met, and the reality check of working in family law.

But it's not all fun and games. This conversation dives deep into the high-stakes world of cybersecurity. Phil breaks down what a CISO really does, why IT security professionals often feel like they're reporting to the legal department, and how the "dark web" isn't the mythical place you think it is.

You'll get the real story behind "zero-day exploits" and learn why that random app you downloaded five years ago could be a major vulnerability.

Phil also tackles the trillion-dollar question about apps like TikTok and why they're so valuable to bad actors, proving that when it comes to your data, you are never too small to be a target.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone who's ever felt stuck in their career, questioned their purpose, or just wants to understand the invisible digital risks we face every day.

Phil’s story shows that when you embrace agility and leverage your unique experiences, you can create a powerful and valuable career trajectory—even if it's not the one you originally planned.

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Episode Title: From Garage to Hollywood: Master Weaponsmith Tony Swatton's Journey

In this captivating episode of Making Business Personal, I sit down with Tony Swatton, the legendary weaponsmith behind some of Hollywood's most iconic movie weapons. From his shop "The Sword and the Stone," Tony has created weapons and armor for over 300 feature films since 1988, including the memorable hook from "Hook," Jack Sparrow's sword from "Pirates of the Caribbean," and weapons for "The Last Samurai," "Zorro," and recent Star Wars productions.

Tony shares his unconventional path from immigrant child fascinated by rocks to Hollywood's go-to armorer, starting his business at age 15 in his mother's garage. He reveals the real craft behind movie weaponsmithing—why casting molten metal into molds (as shown in films) would never work for actual film production, and how he hand-forges each piece using traditional blacksmithing techniques combined with modern equipment.

Key Topics We Explored:

• The difference between movie magic and real metalworking
• How Tony built relationships with major studios and prop houses
• Working under impossible deadlines (like creating a full suit of armor for a 5-year-old in 96 hours)
• The business lessons of understanding client value vs. personal pricing
• Dealing with imposter syndrome despite being recognized as a master craftsman
• His upcoming YouTube show "Dream Smith" where celebrities create their dream projects

Tony also discusses his philosophy of seeing potential in discarded materials—from rusted wire to old bandsaw blades—and how this "gem in the stone" mindset has shaped both his craft and business approach. Our conversation reveals how a billion people have watched his work without knowing his name, the challenges of working with Hollywood egos, and why he's never driven a car in Los Angeles.

A must-listen for entrepreneurs, craftspeople, and anyone interested in the intersection of traditional skills and modern entertainment industry demands.

My Guest: Tony Swatton, Master Weaponsmith and Owner of The Sword and the Stone

Notable Works:Hook, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Last Samurai, Zorro, Star Wars productions, and 300+ other films

Check out Tony's work here: https://tonyswatton.com