This week on The Friday Reporter, I'm joined by Laura Vanderkam — author, speaker, and expert on time management and productivity. Laura has built a career helping people rethink how they spend their hours, showing that even the busiest among us have more time than we think.

In our conversation, Laura shares insights from her bestselling books, lessons from her research on how high achievers structure their days and practical tips we can all use to reclaim time for what matters most. We also dive into the rhythms of creative work, why tracking your time is a game-changer and how small shifts can lead to big results.

If you're feeling stretched thin or looking for new ways to find focus in a busy world, this episode is for you.

Listen in for strategies to not just survive the week — but truly thrive.

This week on In the Lobby, I’m joined by Cori Kramer, Executive Director of Center Forward — an organization dedicated to bringing people together across the political spectrum to find common-sense solutions.

Cori shares her perspective on why the political middle matters now more than ever, how Center Forward works to build coalitions around practical policy goals, and what it’s like to navigate an increasingly polarized environment.

We also talk about her path to leadership, the lessons she's learned from Capitol Hill to coalition-building, and the role of patience, persistence, and pragmatism in public affairs today.

It’s a refreshing and insightful conversation about the power of finding common ground — and why the center still has a vital role to play in Washington.

🎧 Tune in to hear more about Cori’s work and the importance of pragmatic leadership in today’s political climate.

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This week on The Friday Reporter, Lisa welcomes Kristin Wilson of ROKK Solutions — a veteran journalist turned strategic communicator with a knack for telling it like it is.

Kristin shares behind-the-scenes stories from her years as a producer and correspondent, including what it’s really like to chase news on Capitol Hill, why great writing is non-negotiable in media, and how producers shape the stories we see every day.

She’s also the first-ever guest to drop a curse word on the podcast — but only after politely asking for permission. And don’t miss her unforgettable tale about the White House Correspondents Dinner, just in time for this weekend’s festivities.

🎧 Smart, funny, and full of media wisdom — this episode is a must-listen.