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Lizness School

Liz Dolan
Stanford University
Art History
Mental Health
International Relations
Distinguished Careers Institute
Examinations
Current Events
Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute
Education
De-Stressing Activities
Learning Goals
Ikegai
Neuroscience
Gen Z
Marketing
Democracy Day
Therapy Dogs
Halloween
Pickleball
Memoir Writing

After a long career in Marketing and Communications at companies like NIKE, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and National Geographic, Liz Dolan is exploring what's next for her. Liz was also the long-time co-host of the award-winning podcast Satellite Sisters with her real-life sisters, so a new podcast seemed like a good way to do it! In Season 1, Liz is a Fellow at Stanford's Distinguished Careers... more

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Today Liz and Leah refresh the big themes of Season 2 and refire their specific goals for the Spring Quarter of Lizness School. Time to FINISH STRONG. Plus, another call-out for listeners who want to share their own Side Quests on the podcast.

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On today's episode, Lee Weinstein talks to Liz and Leah about how to think about creating an Intentional Life Plan. It starts with some digging. Ask yourself the big questions. Get yourself some craft paper + sticky notes. Go! See more on the process... more

Today's guest is Roberta Katz, senior research scholar at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford. She is the author of the book Gen Z, Explained and was Liz's advisor during her year at Stanford's Distinguished Careers I... more

Jim Chi is President of Oregon Sports Angels. This week, two of the company founders that he advises are on Shark Tank. So exciting for these two college seniors with a patent in materials science! Jim can't share the result yet (we had to bleep put ... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Weinstein
Creator of Intentional Life Planning, co-developer with Melinda
Intentional Life Planning (business)
Episode: S2E17: Lee Weinstein's Intentional Life Plan asks the right questions
Roberta Katz
Senior Research Scholar at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: S2E16: Roberta Katz, Gen Z Explained and more Shrek
Jim Chi
President of Oregon Sports Angels (OSA)
Oregon Sports Angels
Episode: S2E15: Jim Chi, Shark Tank + Oregon Sports Angels
Lian Dolan
Noted novelist and podcaster, youngest sister of Liz Dolan
Episode: S2E14: Lian Dolan, GenX-er, Novelist and New Mother-In-Law
Phil Pizzo
Eighty-year-old rabbinical student and former Dean of Stanford Medical School
Stanford University
Episode: S2E13: Phil Pizzo Reimagines Transitions For All Of Us
John Evans
Memoir Teacher at Stanford
Stanford's Creative Writing Department
Episode: S2E11: Memoir Writing with John Evans, The Values Bridge
Kira Dales
Tech executive and stroke recovery advocate
Stanford School of Medicine
Episode: S2E9: Kira Dales and Stroke Recovery
Gretchen Rubin
Bestselling author and host of 'Happier with Gretchen Rubin' and 'Since You Asked'
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
Episode: S2E8: Happiness Bully Gretchen Rubin Gives Advice
Sue Fleishman
Former corporate communications executive turned romance novelist
Writes under the pen name Campbell Linden
Episode: S2E6: From Sue Fleishman to Campbell Linden Romance Novelist!

Hosts

Liz Dolan
Host of Lizness School; experienced marketing and communications leader with Stanford DCI involvement.
Leah Sutherland
Millennial mentor on the show; co-host with Liz Dolan, guiding through transitions and learning.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Cross generational

    I love listening to ideas and thoughts from Liz and Leah. Two intelligent, interesting and open minded views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarhope
    United States6 months ago
  • Fresh and new food for thought!

    I won’t miss an episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pleased88
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the show but what about Gen X?

    I love the new show but I have to ask, why do you ignore Gen Z or the relatively newly defined Generation Jones? As a 60 year old, early retiree who is loving learning new things, including playing the cello and painting, I identify far more with Gen Jones or Gen X than Boomers but this group seems totally overlooked. What’s up with that?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaSuzanne97
    United States8 months ago
  • Jr CEO

    I have loved Liz for years and all of her podcast work- this one included! Strong, calm, kind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Executive Mom 2
    United States10 months ago
  • 5 stars for Liz

    I’ve always enjoyed listening to Liz Dolan–starting with her work as one of the Satellite Sisters, through her I Hate My Boss/Safe for Work podcast, her cooking show, and finally Lizness School. Funny, thoughtful, experienced and frank, she is a true delight and I seek out her work. I admire Liz for taking on the Stanford challenge—I’ve often wondered what it would be like to be part of a post-post-graduate program like this one. And I feel that I’ve gotten a decent impression of the program and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    86LisaMcC
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are varied, offering practical insights and personal stories.
The host duo combines experience with curiosity and keeps conversations accessible.
Long-term listeners appreciate the intergenerational dynamic and candid reflections.
Listeners enjoy humor and relatable takes on life transitions.
Strong, calm, and kind delivery from the host pairing.

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S2E17: Lee Weinstein's Intentional Life Plan asks the right questions
Q: If someone wanted to start really thinking about an Intentional Life Plan, what are the first two things you would have them do?
Start with a big sheet of butcher paper and sticky notes to dig into what happiness and life wishes you have, then create a timeline and translate those ideas into tangible goals that you can gradually work toward.
S2E16: Roberta Katz, Gen Z Explained and more Shrek
Q: What surprised you most about Gen Z?
The strongest surprise was their deep concern for humanity and preference for in-person communication, which stands in contrast to expectations about digital natives; they value health and well-being and peer-led learning.
S2E16: Roberta Katz, Gen Z Explained and more Shrek
Q: Why study Gen Z now?
Gen Z have grown up in a period of rapid social and technological change; understanding their values, communication preferences, and adaptability helps inform education, work, and intergenerational collaboration.
S2E14: Lian Dolan, GenX-er, Novelist and New Mother-In-Law
Q: What advice do you have for aspiring fiction writers?
Lian offers four key tips: give up something to finish a novel, use downtime for plotting, utilize writing sprints, and make peace with the time the process demands.
S2E14: Lian Dolan, GenX-er, Novelist and New Mother-In-Law
Q: What did you recently experience?
Lian shares her experience of being the mother of the groom, discussing the unexpected nature of planning a wedding for her son.

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A show about reinvention, lifelong learning, and the messy middle of life transitions. Conversations skew toward intergenerational exchange, career pivots, and personal growth, often weaving in wellness, creativity, and community building. Regular guests include researchers, authors, and practitioners who discuss Gen Z dynamics, mentorship, memoir writing, and late-life learning, with a warm, approachable banter between a seasoned marketing executive and her millennial co-host. Notable strengths are the balance of practical guidance with candid storytelling, the emphasis on cross-generational dialogue, and a focus on actionable ideas for navigating change at any age.

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1. Lee Weinstein
2. Roberta Katz
3. Jim Chi
4. Lian Dolan
5. Phil Pizzo
6. John Evans
7. Kira Dales
8. Gretchen Rubin

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