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August 25, 2025 37 mins

The Circles of Collaboration podcast debuts alongside the book launch, bringing author Christine Merser and PR powerhouse Patrice Tanaka of Joyful Planet to the table. Their focus? Two pivotal chapters: Do the Ask and Quid Pro Quo.


Do the Ask

Asking for what you need isn’t easy for everyone—but Patrice? She’s mastered it since childhood. Hear how she approaches the ask with confidence and ensures she’s always comfortable making it. Her secret? Certainty, planning, and clarity—three essentials for any ask.


Quid Pro Quo

Christine wants to reclaim the term, stripping away its negative connotation and turning it into a powerful tool. Patrice? Not so much. One thing they agree on—transactional quid pro quos don’t belong at the party. But a collaborative quid pro quo? Now that’s worth discussing.


Join the conversation—you just might rethink how you approach both the ask and the exchange.


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