Before Richard Carson wrote The Book of Change, he was writing letters to newspaper editors and fixing chaos in city hall.

In Part One, he retraces the early detours—from archaeology hopeful to urban planner to accidental consultant. With every chapter, one theme stayed constant: real change happens when you stop assuming and start listening. Whether it’s a time-tracking nightmare or a consultant who forgot to swap client names in the proposal, Richard’s stories cut through the noise to reveal why change fails—and what to do instead.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

From Trowels to Town Halls

“I was studying archaeology. Then I realized I liked systems, not shovels.”

Why solving institutional puzzles beat digging for ancient ones.

Everyone’s Lying—But They Don’t Mean To

“The problem they describe is never the actual problem.”

Richard explains why surface issues are just the smoke, not the fire.

The Timecard Horror Story

“They tracked every 15 minutes. It was organizational madness.”

A micromanagement case study that went down in flames—and what it taught him about autonomy.

Consulting Found Him First

“One day I was hiring consultants. The next, I became one.”

A random audit leads to a career revelation.

Communication Rule #1: Pass the Grocery Store Test

“If you can’t explain it in plain English in front of the broccoli stand, it’s too complicated.”

What city planning taught him about clarity—and why most leaders flunk this test.

Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste

“People don’t want to change unless there’s blood on the floor.”

How to turn urgency into alignment without fearmongering.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Richard H. Carson

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What does it really mean to follow your heart—without losing your head?

Lora Chow shares how her music venture, Virtuoso Fiesta, brings classical music to new audiences while keeping its soul intact. She opens up about funding live concerts, launching her new album Reveries on Ivories, and composing as a form of storytelling. This is more than a career pivot—it’s a case study in blending logic and intuition, technology and art, structure and spirit.

Whether you’re chasing harmony or still stuck in the noise, Lora’s story will tune you back in.

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Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The Head Doesn’t Disappear—It Backs You Up

“I still use my analytical skills. I just apply them to something more personal now.”

Why Lora’s shift into music was powered by belief, not rebellion.

Virtuoso Fiesta: Where High Art Meets Real Joy

“Fiesta means party—and we want classical music to feel that way.”

The mission to make elite music more inviting, not intimidating.

Composing for Peace, Not Just Performance

“We write music that addresses social issues and inspires change.”

When harmony becomes a form of activism.

Patronage and Purpose

“We invest everything back into creating great music.”

How the business model of Virtuoso Fiesta is built on community support and access.

Tech with a Soul

“AI can mimic sound. But it doesn’t have feelings.”

How Lora uses AI as a tool—without letting it replace the human connection.

Pen, Paper, and Confidence

“You need to believe it’s possible before anyone else does.”

Journaling, meditation, and why belief is the real starting point of change.

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Lora Chow (YouTube Channel)

--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.

Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.

EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1.5% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.

>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<

Lora Chow didn’t abandon ambition—she just rewrote its score.

In this episode, we trace her unusual arc from elite finance to classical composition. She opens up about choosing Yale over Cambridge, chasing Wall Street dreams, and what it really took to reclaim her voice—literally. This isn’t a story about dropping out or burning out. It’s about tuning into the parts of yourself that never stopped playing.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Choosing Yale Over Cambridge Wasn’t Just About Prestige

“My heart wanted music. But my mom majored in math—and Hong Kong wanted finance.”

Lora opens up about the early tension between cultural expectation and personal calling.

Fitting Into the Ivy League Mold—Until It Didn’t

“Everyone was applying to Morgan Stanley. I followed the crowd—and got the job.”

At Yale, ambition and conformity collided. She got the offer, but the itch for music never left.

A Grand Piano, a Grand Salary—But Something Felt Off

“I loved music. But I also wanted a home with a grand piano.”

Trading dreams for stability was logical—but it came with a cost.

Silence Sparked the Return to Sound

“I lost my voice for a year. That’s when I started composing.”

An unexpected health detour brought her back to the keyboard.

Bulgaria, Opera, and a Creative Awakening

“A summer program opened a door I hadn’t dared to knock on before.”

A trip abroad flipped the script—and planted the seed for Reveries on Ivories.

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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Lora Chow (YouTube Channel)

--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.

Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,
Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.

EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1.5% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.

>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<