<![CDATA[Human to Human w/ Andrew Swanson]]>Human to Human is a series of one-on-one conversations about the people behind the work.

Hosted by Andrew Swanson, each episode explores the real stories, questions, and experiences beneath business, creativity, strategy, leadership, and service. These are not polished interviews built around quick answers. They are honest conversations with people who are building, making, leading, helping, learning, and figuring things out in real time.

At its core, Human to Human is about the truth that work is never just business to business or business to consumer. It is people trying to understand people, serve people, solve real problems, and make something meaningful along the way.

]]>https://www.humantohumanpodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 07 Nov 2026 23:30:17 GMTWed, 10 Jun 2026 17:39:38 GMT60Andrew Swanson<p>Human to Human is a series of one-on-one conversations about the people behind the work.</p><p>Hosted by Andrew Swanson, each episode explores the real stories, questions, and experiences beneath business, creativity, strategy, leadership, and service. These are not polished interviews built around quick answers. They are honest conversations with people who are building, making, leading, helping, learning, and figuring things out in real time.</p><p>At its core, Human to Human is about the truth that work is never just business to business or business to consumer. It is people trying to understand people, serve people, solve real problems, and make something meaningful along the way.</p>episodicAndrew Swansonandrew@forerunner.tvno<![CDATA[Ali Raymer: Just Start!]]>In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Ali Raymer—senior travel advisor at Peace & Pearl to talk about how she turned a side hustle into a thriving career in the travel industry. We dig into her journey from high school travel club advisor to helping couples and families plan unforgettable trips around the world.

Ali shares the ups and downs of building a client base, surviving the COVID era of travel, and how content creation played a major role in her growth. From refining her niche to showing up authentically on Instagram and LinkedIn, Ali offers actionable insights for any entrepreneur trying to build trust and drive leads through organic content.

We also talk about:

* How to find your voice on social media
* Why consistency beats virality
* The power of storytelling in founder-led marketing
* What it really means to serve your audience well
* Why you don’t need to post in real-time—just gather content

Whether you're a travel advisor, a creative freelancer, or someone building your business online, this conversation is full of encouragement and wisdom.

]]>8d3b2440-ccc0-4913-9618-3c6871bec694Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:49:54 GMT<p>In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Ali Raymer—senior travel advisor at Peace &amp; Pearl to talk about how she turned a side hustle into a thriving career in the travel industry. We dig into her journey from high school travel club advisor to helping couples and families plan unforgettable trips around the world.<br /><br />Ali shares the ups and downs of building a client base, surviving the COVID era of travel, and how content creation played a major role in her growth. From refining her niche to showing up authentically on Instagram and LinkedIn, Ali offers actionable insights for any entrepreneur trying to build trust and drive leads through organic content.<br /><br />We also talk about:<br /><br />* How to find your voice on social media<br />* Why consistency beats virality<br />* The power of storytelling in founder-led marketing<br />* What it really means to serve your audience well<br />* Why you don’t need to post in real-time—just <i>gather</i> content<br /><br />Whether you're a travel advisor, a creative freelancer, or someone building your business online, this conversation is full of encouragement and wisdom.</p>no00:43:1514Ali Raymer: Just Start!full<![CDATA[Sam Ford: Wrestling, Soap Operas, Digital Disruption, Innovation & Community Building]]>In this conversation, Andrew Swanson and Sam Ford explore the intersections of wrestling, storytelling, community building, and innovation.

They discuss how wrestling serves as a unique form of storytelling that combines scripted drama with sports, and how this parallels the dynamics of soap operas.

The conversation delves into the importance of collaboration and community in achieving business goals, especially in the face of digital disruption. Sam emphasizes the need for imagination in the innovation process, highlighting how organizations often overlook this crucial aspect.

They also touch on the significance of measuring success beyond mere metrics, advocating for a responsible approach to business that considers long-term value and community impact.

]]>5231c51f-3dfe-40ea-8bd3-0794798709a1Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:47:52 GMT<p>In this conversation, Andrew Swanson and Sam Ford explore the intersections of wrestling, storytelling, community building, and innovation. <br /><br />They discuss how wrestling serves as a unique form of storytelling that combines scripted drama with sports, and how this parallels the dynamics of soap operas.<br /><br />The conversation delves into the importance of collaboration and community in achieving business goals, especially in the face of digital disruption. Sam emphasizes the need for imagination in the innovation process, highlighting how organizations often overlook this crucial aspect. <br /><br />They also touch on the significance of measuring success beyond mere metrics, advocating for a responsible approach to business that considers long-term value and community impact.</p>no01:08:4713Sam Ford: Wrestling, Soap Operas, Digital Disruption, Innovation & Community Buildingfull<![CDATA[Amanda Havard: How Strategy Meets Storytelling]]>In this candid conversation, Andrew Swanson (Co-Founder of Forerunner) sits down with Amanda Havard (Founding Partner at Innovation Engine) to unpack what it really takes to turn a fuzzy idea into a successful, people-centered innovation. Together, they explore how creatives and strategists can reshape the way companies think about video, marketing, collaboration, and problem-solving, whether you’re launching a startup, running a franchise, or leading a community initiative.

Using their work on the "What Could BGB" campaign (a collaboration with Jigsaw, a division of Google, and the city of Bowling Green, KY) as a case study, they walk through how human-centered design, strategic creative partnerships, and asking the right questions can unlock measurable outcomes.

Topics Covered:

* The overlap between creativity, strategy, and innovation
* Rethinking video: from deliverable to business driver
* Defining success and value in creative partnerships
* The power of collaboration in local ecosystems
* Moving beyond silos: from video shop to full creative agency
* Why trust, diagnostics, and early involvement matter

Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or business leader, this conversation is packed with real-world insights on how to think more holistically and humanely about the work you do.

]]>e5c5c64d-fc46-4023-b4d4-0b0ffe7f7e94Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:46:32 GMT<p>In this candid conversation, Andrew Swanson (Co-Founder of Forerunner) sits down with Amanda Havard (Founding Partner at Innovation Engine) to unpack what it really takes to turn a fuzzy idea into a successful, people-centered innovation. Together, they explore how creatives and strategists can reshape the way companies think about video, marketing, collaboration, and problem-solving, whether you’re launching a startup, running a franchise, or leading a community initiative.<br /><br />Using their work on the "What Could BGB" campaign (a collaboration with Jigsaw, a division of Google, and the city of Bowling Green, KY) as a case study, they walk through how human-centered design, strategic creative partnerships, and asking the <i>right</i> questions can unlock measurable outcomes.<br /><br />Topics Covered:<br /><br />* The overlap between creativity, strategy, and innovation<br />* Rethinking video: from deliverable to business driver<br />* Defining success and value in creative partnerships<br />* The power of collaboration in local ecosystems<br />* Moving beyond silos: from video shop to full creative agency<br />* Why trust, diagnostics, and early involvement matter<br /><br />Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, or business leader, this conversation is packed with real-world insights on how to think more holistically and humanely about the work you do.</p>no00:47:3712Amanda Havard: How Strategy Meets Storytellingfull<![CDATA[Tatum Brandt: Branding That Works]]>Building Meaningful Brands with Tatum Brandt of Brandt Creative | Full Conversation

In this candid conversation, Andrew Swanson of Forerunner sat down with Tatum Brandt—founder of Brandt Creative—to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that resonates.

We go deep on:
- The power of founder-led branding
- How personality and values shape visual identity
- Why niche subcultures are the future of marketing
- The intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution
- The creative processes that bring ideas to life

Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or creative, this chat will challenge you to think differently about how you show up in the market and why that matters.

]]>e1c125a7-eacb-4225-89eb-449aecb00112Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:44:25 GMT<p>Building Meaningful Brands with Tatum Brandt of Brandt Creative | Full Conversation<br /><br />In this candid conversation, Andrew Swanson of Forerunner sat down with Tatum Brandt—founder of Brandt Creative—to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that resonates.<br /><br />We go deep on:<br />- The power of founder-led branding <br />- How personality and values shape visual identity <br />- Why niche subcultures are the future of marketing <br />- The intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution <br />- The creative processes that bring ideas to life <br /><br />Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or creative, this chat will challenge you to think differently about how you show up in the market and why that matters.</p>no00:46:5611Tatum Brandt: Branding That Worksfull