
Swan Dive
Now in its 5th year, with over 100 episodes, Swan Dive features inspiring people who had the clarity and courage to pivot in life and chase their dreams. Hosts and life-long friends, Ron Rothberg and Stu Sheldon, both made massive swan dives from successful careers in media and finance to the unknowns of content creation and fine art. Through failures and successes, both eventually found the soul satisfaction of becoming "who they wanted to be when they grew up." Their joyful wisdom graces each conversation with guests that include: legendary musical artists, National Geographic photographers, social justice warriors, clergy, journalists ... even Africa's first black, female brain surgeon. Each guest opens up about their unique emotional journey, their fear of the unknown, the grind of starting a new path and, hopefully, the world's embrace on the road to their most authentic selves. Vulnerability, laughter and inspiration abound. Hopefully, you'll find comfort and kinship in your own big pivot, whether you've made it yet or not. Share your Swan Dive story with us and we may feature you. Find us @stuart_sheldon and ronrothberg@comcast.net.
Episodes
Asha Elias - "A Novel Swan Dive" - Miami Beach Yoga Mom to Red-hot Author

Eric Gottesman - "Where Do We Go From Here?" - Photographer/Professor/Collaborator

Robert Sinclair - "Speculative World Builder" - An artist writes the future he wants to live in

David Garfunkel - "Building Community" - From Peace Corps to re-building a forgotten neighborbhood

Nate Monroe - "How do you Know?" - USA Today Columnist Speaks Truth to Power

Samantha Rose Williams - American Patriot - From Opera Singer to Activist

Daniel K Forkkio - "Healing & Reconciliation via Storytelling & Filmmaking" - CEO, Represent Justice

Matt Hartley - "DEI Criminal" - Incredible Educator Becomes Guiltless Victim of Culture War

Suz Howard - "Designing Creative Leaders" - IDEO Industrial Design Legend Goes Solo

Jeff Kollath - The Soul of a Story - Exec Dir of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Clark Butcher - Victory Bicycles - Bike Lover Revolutionizes the Bike Shop Game

Dr Scott Morris - "Fine and Blessed" - Doctor/Minister Opens Largest Faith-based Hospital in US

Chris Jenkins - "Being There" - Documentary Filmmaker Turned Educator & How He Listened to "The Signs"

Gary Adler - "Right Time, Right Place" - Life as a Hollywood Creative Director

Taylor Keen - "Living Red" - From Ivy League to Sacred Seeds ... Indigenous Leader Finds Home

Lolo Reskin - "Sweat and Vinyl" - Iconic Record Store Pioneer

Katie Hathaway - "I'll See You Tomorrow" - Mom turned gun sense activist

Andy Peay - "Pinot Pioneers" - From Wall Street to World Renowned Winemaker

George Clinton - "Free Your Mind & Your Ass Will Follow” - Funk Legend Discovers Painting

David William Carson - "John Muir 2.0” - Finance to Nature Preserve Director

Keith Pariani - "Ride On" - Avid antique bike collector rides across the US on a "High-Wheeled" bike

Rick Stone - "Telling Stories" - Renowned expert discusses the ancient art of storytelling and the power it holds in daily life

Jake Miller: "Based on a True Story" - The Making of a Rockstar
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Ron & Stu - "Severance" Looking back at the Dive

Christian Boos - "Changing Tides" - Computer Engineer to Boat Captain
