Maxim EQ
At a time when the profound is too often reduced to cheap memes and goofy bumper stickers Maxim EQ heads in the opposite direction—digging deeper to examine the commonalities and differences in our perceptions around a particular adage. In each episode we’ll discuss our guests’ take on a thought provoking phrase or maxim that encourages self-reflection and personal growth—for us, but hopefully for you as well.
If you’re looking for a podcast that blends philosophy, psychology, and everyday wisdom into engaging conversations, Maxim EQ is the perfect companion for your commute, workout, or daily walk.
Contributors
Guests
Aaron Lippert
Aaron is a real estate entrepreneur and musician splitting his time between Paris, France and Boston, Massachusetts. After fronting multiple Boston rock bands, most notably Columbia recording artists Expanding Man, Aaron went on to found the Laroche Groupe real estate firm in Paris. But, if you keep an eye, and ear out you might still be able to catch him performing around both cities he calls home— either solo, with a Boston super group, or fronting his French Sting tribute band, Shape of Sting.
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Cara Price
Cara has over 27 years of experience in the modeling and talent industry, working as a model, actress, agency director, instructor, and scout. She has produced and choreographed more than 100 fashion shows and now serves as Director and Coach at The Model Board, guiding talent of all levels in runway, photo movement, and audition skills. A Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with two decades in personal development, she helps models and actors grow both professionally and personally. Cara is passionate about empowering others to embrace confidence, balance, and lasting self-development—on and off the runway.
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Ed Valauskas
Ed is an accomplished bass player and producer based in Boston. His list of credits are too numerous to list in this space. BUT:-)... in addition to being the studio manager at one of Boston’s leading rock studios for decades, Ed has performed on tons of indie and major label releases and countless stages with the likes of The Gravel Pit, The Gentlemen, Jen Trynin, Eli Paperboy Reed, Kay Hanley, and Julianna Hatfield (just to name a few, literally). But more importantly Ed is an amazing friend (to everyone in the Boston music community and beyond), a loving father and just a great human overall.
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John Deaderick
John has built a distinguished career as a studio and touring musician, performing with artists such as Patty Griffin, The Chicks, Michael McDonald, and many others. In recent years, he took a new path—earning a Master of Science in Social Work degree and becoming a licensed clinical social worker. Today, John practices in the Nashville, TN area, bringing the same creativity and empathy that helped shape his musical sensibilities to his work in the mental health field.
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John Dykstra
John has built a distinguished career working in Alaska’s North Slope region, where he holds key roles in upstream oil and gas operations. His on-site responsibilities spans project planning, logistics coordination, and industrial instrumentation and automation—often in some of the most remote and challenging environments on the North Slope.
After years of professional achievement in the field, John pivoted back to his roots in Kenai, channeling his expertise into the local real estate market. He now owns and manages a versatile portfolio that includes rental properties, multiple short term vacation rentals, and strategic fix-and-flip investments.
Beyond work, John is an avid traveler and proud dad. With his daughter by his side, he’s explored five of the world’s seven continents—instilling a passion for cultural exploration and global awareness.
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Lysa Mosca
Lysa is a trauma-conscious therapist with a Master’s in Counseling and Psychology with specialized training in radical social psychologies, collaborative network approach, somatic approaches, mindfulness, non-ordinary states, and expressive arts. Her work is deeply influenced by ancestral healing practices and nature-based connection, helping people navigate life transitions with greater ease and self-compassion. With over 20 years of experience, Lysa create spaces where healing is not about perfection, but about deepening into presence, relational support, and self-trust.
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