Take a Big Gulp - Luck Favors the Prepared

01/29/24 • 46 min

Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley featuring this week’s special guest Bruce Mehlman, a partner at Mehlman Consulting, the author of very popular quarterly decks focused on political and policy trends, and despite his best efforts, a pretty optimistic guy!
Bruce is a highly sought-after keynote speaker who regularly headlines business conferences and strategic planning sessions. While we get a personal rundown from Bruce, his quarterly infographic analyses are consistently picked-up by national media and eagerly consumed by tens of thousands of readers worldwide.
Prior to leading one of the most respected and effective bi-partisan government relations firms in DC, Bruce previously served as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy under President George W. Bush and also worked as a senior leadership aide in the House of Representatives, general counsel to a national political party committee and policy counsel to Cisco Systems.
Join us as we discuss all things 2024 and beyond – what to be concerned about, reasons to be relatively optimistic, how to best be prepared for what’s coming down the pike, and our mutual love of lunch! We maintain a good sense of humor throughout the podcast even when we’re about to go down a pessimistic rabbit hole, so join us for salads, a few big gulps, and a fascinating conversation at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and in the meantime peace, love and lunch!

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Take a Chance – Throw out the Checklist – And Cheers to a Spectacular and Refreshing 2024!

Welcome to the first episode of Lunch with Shelley in 2024!!
I have a super awesome guest to kick off this year with, my very dear friend Jane Adams, and we dine at the fabulous Palm restaurant with terrific sound engineer Blanca Vega, so this is a really fun and fascinating LUNCH to join and listen to!
Grab a seat at our booth and listen in as we discuss how Jane started singing in a band, how she created the Blame it on Jane Band and found her soulmate and lead guitarist in the process, her career changes from the Cattleman’s association to J&J, her childhood diabetes diagnosis and her incredible passion for patient advocacy.
Taking a chance and throwing out the checklists are big lessons from lunch today as well as food for thought for the new year, so check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and in the meantime, Peace, Love, and Lunch!!

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Leadership – the Lake – and Longtime Friendships

Welcome to the latest episode of the Lunch with Shelley podcast, featuring this week’s special guest Vin Weber, my longtime friend and the second Weber to be on the show!
Vin is a Partner at Mercury in Washington, D.C. and is one of the most prominent and successful strategists in the Republican Party, enjoying strong bipartisan relationships across the legislative and executive branches of government. He formerly served in the House of Representatives representing Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District from 1981 to 1993, where he was a member of the Appropriations Committee and an elected member of the House Republican Leadership.
Join us over a fun and always delicious lunch at Et Voila for a wide-ranging conversation that includes the importance of leadership, the joys of Leech Lake, Minnesota, international and national politics, AI, and a special recipe!
We’d love to dine with you, so listen to this fun, thought-provoking conversation at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and in the meantime peace, love, and lunch!