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Moon Snacks

Moon Snacks

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Moon Snacks is the podcast where extraordinary leaders pack their bags for an extraordinary journey.

Each week, Dr. Ed Hoffman—former NASA Chief Knowledge Officer—and author Jessica Fox sit down with a visionary from the worlds of management, technology, and the arts who's about to embark on the ultimate business trip: a one-way ticket to the moon.

With strict weight restrictions (and the need for radiation-proof DVDs), our guests can only take three films for the journey. Through these carefully chosen movies, we discover what drives the most innovative minds in their fields—uncovering the stories, lessons, and leadership insights that have shaped their remarkable careers.

Plus, they get to choose one movie snack for the endless supply and one book to keep them company among the stars.

It's part career masterclass, part film club, part space odyssey. Welcome aboard.

New episodes every Moonsnacks Monday starting July 2025 - your weekly dose of leadership lessons, served with popcorn.

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Dr. Ed Hoffman spent 33 years at NASA, including serving as the agency's first Chief Knowledge Officer. He founded NASA's Academy of Program/Project and Engineering Leadership—the world's top-rated Project Management Academy—and helped establish new governance systems after the Columbia Shuttle accident. Now a lecturer at Columbia University and CEO of Knowledge Strategies LLC, Ed knows what it takes to lead teams through the impossible. He also knows that the best leaders never stop learning—whether they're launching rockets or just trying to get to Moonsnacks Monday.

Jessica Fox is an author, screenwriter, and co-creator of The Open Book—the world's first bookshop holiday Airbnb. Her memoir "Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets" was Waterstones book of the month, and as a former NASA storyteller, she's spent her career proving that the best science happens when you can tell its story. She currently writes for film and TV, and believes that whether you're writing a screenplay or running a company, it all comes down to character development.

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Produced by Light Dark Light

Edited, produced and original sound design by Ben Please

In Partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise

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  • Madelyn Blair // Exploration, authenticity, and human resilience
    2025/08/04

    Dr. Madelyn Blair, resilience expert and former World Bank executive, joins Ed and Jessica for a fascinating exploration of curiosity, leadership, and finding your voice. Through her three film choices, Blair reveals the deep connections between exploration, authenticity, and human potential.

    Her first selection, Temple Grandin, showcases the power of thinking differently and the crucial role of support systems in developing resilience. Blair draws parallels between Temple's unique perspective on cattle movement and her own approach to coaching - stepping back to truly see what others bring to the table.

    Billy Elliot resonates with Blair's belief in challenging norms and finding authentic voice, reflecting her own journey of speaking truth to power throughout her career at the World Bank. The film's themes of mentorship and self-discovery mirror her philosophy that every person is "different, but not less."

    Her final choice, My Octopus Teacher, demonstrates the transformative power of curiosity and observation. Blair connects the film's intimate relationship between human and octopus to her research findings that highly resilient people are "insatiably curious."

    Accompanied by popcorn and soft-boiled eggs (a nod to her farm upbringing), plus Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit, Blair's selections reveal a leader who sees potential where others see problems - turning "cracked eggs" into gold.

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    40 分
  • Miri Berger // Revolutionary Tech for Human Needs
    2025/07/28

    We're launching Miri Berger, the brilliant co-founder and CEO of Six Degrees, to the moon with three films that showcase her journey from hands-on creator to revolutionary tech entrepreneur.

    Miri's company develops groundbreaking wearable technology that transforms any body movement into digital control, giving independence back to people who've lost fine motor skills. From her background as a master stonemason and industrial designer to leading clinical trials with the US VA, she's proven that innovation comes from understanding both materials and human needs.

    Her first film choice, Bugs Bunny and Road Runner, represents the ingenuity and resilience that drives her work - she's always rooted for Wile E. Coyote's engineering prowess. The Sting reflects her appreciation for collaboration and the power of bringing together diverse talents for a common mission, much like her approach to building Six Degrees.

    But it's The Princess Bride that reveals her storytelling heart. As someone who believes in the power of narrative to drive change, Miri understands that great technology needs great stories.

    Armed with endless Valencia oranges from her grandmother's orchard and a massive dictionary (perfect for someone who loves working with words and hands), she's ready to contemplate new worlds.

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    42 分
  • Willeke van Rijn // The interconnectedness of humanity reaches the moon
    2025/07/21

    We're sending Willeke van Rijn, CEO of the Resource Alliance and possible descendant of Rembrandt, to the moon with three films that perfectly capture her passion for global connection and humanity.

    Willeke leads a community of over 30,000 fundraisers and change-makers across the social impact sector, recently bringing together 700 people in Delhi to create faster impact through collaboration. Her film choices reflect her belief in interconnectedness and the beauty of diversity.

    First, she's taking Planet Earth - not just for its stunning visuals, but because David Attenborough's storytelling showcases the interconnected beauty of our world, much like how Willeke connects organisations globally. Her second choice, Baraka, celebrates humanity in all its forms - a visual feast that would make perfect viewing material for any visiting aliens wondering what Earth's inhabitants are like.

    But then comes the delightful surprise: Skyfall. This James Bond thriller is Willeke's guilty pleasure, featuring the stunning Scottish landscapes that stole her heart. As she puts it, "everyone needs a guilty pleasure."

    Armed with endless peanut M&Ms (eaten from a crater-sized bowl) and Tagore's spiritual poetry collection Gitanjali, Willeke's ready to contemplate where East meets West - or perhaps where Earth meets the intergalactic.

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    50 分
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