Is that how it happened?

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Welcome to another episode of “Is That How It Happened?” — the podcast where we explore the stories and technologies shaping our digital world.

Today, I’m joined by Josh Turnbull from Loadbalancer.org, a company that’s made it their mission to keep critical systems online, fast, and resilient. Whether you're in healthcare, finance, education, or cloud infrastructure, chances are your apps depend on reliable traffic distribution — and that’s where load balancing becomes the silent hero.

In this episode, Josh unpacks the real-world challenges of...

Welcome to another episode of Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving, where we share the raw, real, and inspiring journeys of those who face cancer every single day—patients, survivors, and the healthcare heroes who walk beside them.

Today, we’re honored to be joined by Dr. Kevin Brigle, a PhD-prepared Adult Nurse Practitioner who has dedicated his career to oncology care. With years of clinical experience, research expertise, and a compassionate heart, Kevin offers a rare and powerful perspective into what it means to care for cancer patients—not just treat them.

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Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — the series where real stories shape deeper conversations.

Today’s episode is part of our special series, Cancer: The Gift That Keeps Giving, and it features an extraordinary guest: David Evelyn, a Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor whose journey through cancer is as courageous as it is inspiring.

David takes us through the brutal honesty of a life-altering diagnosis, the emotional and physical battles that followed, and what it means to find hope — and purpose — on the other side. This conversation isn’t just about survival; it...

Welcome to the premiere episode of “CANCER: The Gift That Keeps Giving,” a special series on the Is That How It Happened? podcast — where we explore the raw, real, and often life-changing journeys of cancer survivors.

In this first powerful episode, I’m joined by Tarri Kalhoefer — a Stage 4 lymphoma survivor whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. Tarri opens up about the moment of her diagnosis, the grueling treatment that followed, and what it really means to survive — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

This isn’t just about beating cancer. It’s about discovering resilience, confronting fear...

Welcome back to another episode of “Is that how it happened”, where we dive into the real stories behind remarkable careers. Today, we’re sitting down with someone who has climbed the legal ladder all the way to the top — a highly successful attorney and law firm partner whose journey is as demanding as it is inspiring.

In this episode, we trace the path from college to law school — through years of intense study, competitive internships, and the pressure-packed environment of firm life. Our guest opens up about the long hours, the high stakes, the sacrifices — including time away fr...

Welcome back to another episode of Is That How It Happened? — the podcast where we uncover the real stories behind technology, transformation, and the people driving innovation forward.

Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Dave Russell, Vice President of Enterprise Strategies at Veeam Software. With decades of experience shaping the data protection industry, Dave brings a wealth of insight from both the analyst and engineering sides of enterprise IT.

From backup and recovery to modern ransomware defense, Dave has been at the forefront of helping organizations keep their data resi...

Welcome back to Is That How It Happened? — the podcast where we uncover the real stories behind the people shaping tech.

Today’s guest is Melissa Palmer — a powerhouse technologist, content creator, and VMware Certified Design Expert. With a career that’s spanned engineering, technical marketing, product strategy, and even the Office of the CTO, Melissa has helped tackle some of the toughest problems in modern IT — from ransomware threats to cloud and data center design.

But today, we’re zooming in on a different kind of challenge: certification prep. Melissa breaks down how she approaches h...

Welcome back to another episode of “Is That How It Happened?” — the show where we dig into the stories behind the people, the paths, and the pivotal moments that shape careers and lives.

Today, I’m excited to welcome Fadel Hamed, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Cloudian. With decades of experience leading customer-focused teams in the tech space, Fadel brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and human-centered leadership.

In this conversation, we dive into the core of what customer success really means — not just in theory, but in pra...

Welcome back to another episode of “Is That How It Happened?” — the show where we explore the real stories behind the titles, the turning points behind the triumphs, and the paths that brought people to where they are today. I'm your host, Van Vanimal Flowers.

Today, I’m joined by someone who’s not only a leader in the world of enterprise data storage, but a strategist, mentor, and innovator — Peter Sjoberg, Vice President of Solution Architects Worldwide at Cloudian.

Peter has built a career at the intersection of technology and leadership...

Take a few minutes to get the tips and tricks of the "Trainers Trainer" - this is WELL WORTH your time to get ready for your next exam

How many exams do we take on a regular basis as "Technical" people - I'm sure I have taken a 100 in my career. Let's see how Bart preps and helps you prep for your next exam

What a wonderful conversation with a true family man. As dedicated to his wife and boys, as he is to his work at Cloudian. With an IT career spaning over 25 years, I'm sure you will find some great take aways for your role, and your personal relationships.

Grab a cup, and sit a bit as I talk with John

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With an amazing career that has brought Skip to over 5 decades of playing the guitar, we discuss his early years, his love of the Blues, his guitars and where he is now as a member of the Blues Guitar Hall of Fame