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“It’s rare to find a podcast that blends knowledge and passion so well—this one’s a must-listen.”

– Marilene from San Jose

If you’re a student, an early-career professional, or simply someone figuring out what’s next, The LIV Lab is your guide to discovering meaningful work in a changing world.

I’m Livia, an incoming senior in high school, still figuring out which career path is right for me. Join me as I explore and discover various different STEM career paths. Each week, I bring you real, unfiltered conversations with trailblazers—from scientists and engineers to startup founders and creative technologists—who are redefining what success looks like.

Each episode dives deep into the personal journeys of guests who are driving change in their industries: how they got started, what a day in their life looks like, the challenges they’ve faced, the pivots they’ve made, and the lessons they’ve learned. Whether they’re building breakthrough technology, launching bold ventures, or finding new meaning in their work, they all have one thing in common: they’re creating impact on their own terms.

I’m here to help you explore career paths, ask better questions, and get inspired to build a future that excites you.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a launchpad for your next step. Let’s explore careers together.

You’re Not Being Ignored—Your Message Is | The LIV Lab Episode 30 ft. Carmine Gallo – The LIV Lab

What if the problem isn’t your ideas, but just how they’re landing?You can be smart, prepared, and genuinely onto something… and still watch your message float right past the room. Painful. Confusing. Weirdly common.In this episode of The LIV Lab, I sit down with Carmine Gallo, who’s spent decades studying why some messages stick—and others quietly disappear, no matter how good they are.This isn’t about talking louder, adding more slides, or using bigger words. It’s about understanding how humans actually pay attention, why simplicity is so hard (and so powerful), and what storytelling has to do with getting people to lean in—at work, in interviews, and even in your relationships.We talk about persuasion without the salesy energy, clarity without dumbing things down, and why being “interesting” has very little to do with being flashy. There’s also a reality check on AI, attention spans, and the myth that great communicators are just born that way.If you’ve ever thought, “I know this makes sense—why isn’t it clicking?” This conversation might finally give that question a shape.Learn more about Carmine Gallo at carminegallo.comCheck out his new audio original, Viral Voices, when it gets released on February 24, 2026!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UyZ3VQrWsCq7tCFOedjkq?si=88cbaeae1e6d4593&nd=1&dlsi=c0b92289942347bcApple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/viral-voices/id1746109065?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=books_box_linkAudible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Viral-Voices-Audiobook/B0D488T3BV📩 Share your thoughts:Carmine talked so much about stories, so I want to hear one of yours. Tell me about a moment that stuck with you—and why it still does. Email me at thelivlabpodcast@gmail.com.🎧 Listen in—and stay curious.00:00 Introduction: The Power of Communication01:21 Meet Carmine Gallo: Communication Expert02:20 The Importance of Communication Skills04:00 Misconceptions About Persuasion06:49 The Role of Storytelling in Communication19:21 Simplifying Complex Information25:28 Thinking Like a Movie Director32:05 Debunking the TikTok Brain Myth33:33 The Power of Concise Communication35:31 The Art of Storytelling37:48 Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Modern Communication41:39 Leveraging AI in Communication49:53 The Importance of Soft Skills55:35 The Lab Notes
  1. You’re Not Being Ignored—Your Message Is | The LIV Lab Episode 30 ft. Carmine Gallo
  2. The Business of Being You | The LIV Lab Episode 29 ft. Jeff Burgess from The BurgeCast
  3. The Power of Partial Certainty | The LIV Lab Episode 28 ft. Charles Levin
  4. Become More Than What You Struggle With | The LIV Lab Episode 27 ft. Maya Chupkov
  5. Inside the Mind of a Google & IBM VP: The New Rules of Leadership | The LIV Lab Episode 26 ft. Nelson Mattos

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