Best Hero Support Records Podcasts (2025)

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Live Episode: Star War's Abigail Thorn and Sex Education's Anthony Lexa 41:04

6d ago41:04

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Abigail Thorn is currently filming a new role as a trans femme action star, she revealed at the Trans+ History Week community event on a live recording of the QueerAF podcast. The actor, who is known for her roles in the Game Of Thrones (House Of The Dragon, Sharako Lohar) and Star Wars (The Acolyte, Ensign Eurus) universes, said: “I can't say what…

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Season 6 | Always Been Here, Always Will Be 1:20

8d ago1:20

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Do you know who Lynn Conway is? Without her work on the microchip - you wouldn’t be listening to this podcast. Did you know that there are genderqueer ballroom voguing scenes in both India and Wales? How much do you know about the eccentric Reed Erikson, who funded research into dolphin telepathy and pioneering gender-affirming surgeries when no on…

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Drs. Natasha Bray and Douglas Nolan: Fighting the National Doctor Shortage and Creating New Opportunities for Native Americans at the Nation’s First-Ever Tribally Affiliated Medical School 42:55

9d ago42:55

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Just 5 years ago, Oklahoma State University and the Cherokee Nation launched a first-of-its-kind medical school. The College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is the first and only medical college to be founded on tribal land and linked to a native tribe. The school made history when its first graduating class of doctors received their…

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Amy Ard: Motherhood Beyond Bars Helps Incarcerated Moms and Their Innocent Babies 49:17

1M ago49:17

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Each year, thousands of women give birth while in jail or prison. What happens to them, and their babies? Amy Ard had been working as a doula (a caregiver for labor and delivery) for decades when she saw a prisoner who was in the hospital to give birth. Amy also saw a set of handcuffs hanging from a gurney, which said so much about the start of tha…

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What healthcare and disability challenges do the queer community face? 43:49

2M ago43:49

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To celebrate 20 years of National Student Pride - in 2025, we were back on stage as a media sponsor, for a special live recording for a panel about disability and healthcare in the queer community. It was particularly special because the last time we covered the topic in this way, it was also at Student Pride - check back for the Access All Rainbow…

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Allie Amoroso and ROSE Women’s Foundation: The Path Out of Poverty 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Alle Amoroso is the founder of ROSE Women’s Foundation, which helps impoverished women in Kenya learn how to launch and run small businesses. To date, the organization has launched more than 3,500 businesses — and lifted thousands of people out of poverty. Allie shares: The awakening that led her to quit her dream life of venture capital and startu…

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The Martin Strange Effect: Turning Ideas into Action 7:33

3M ago7:33

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Send us a text This episode dives into the mental barriers that keep us from achieving our business goals. We tackle imposter syndrome and the power of taking action instead of waiting for the perfect moment. • Discussing the challenge of overcoming self-doubt • Exploring the concept of the Martin Strange Effect • Personal anecdotes highlighting th…

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Navigating Loss: Loosing my HERO & Entrepreneurial Resilience 6:26

3M ago6:26

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Send us a text Get your free business boost here - https://www.thefemaleentrepreneurbox.com/get-your-free-business-boostBy Victoria

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Tom Bodett, Voice of Motel 6 and Founder of HatchSpace: The Antidote to a Divided World 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Tom is the spokesperson behind Motel 6’s TV and radio spots and their famous tagline: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” His latest idea, HatchSpace, might be exactly what our world needs right now. After all, Tom is more than a great baritone. He’s lived a fascinating life — and now he’s giving back in an excellent way. In today’s episode, Tom sh…

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Shirley Leung: The Secret to Beating Burnout (From Someone Who’s Been There) 31:07

4M ago31:07

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Leung is an award-winning business columnist and associate editor of the Boston Globe, as well as host of a Globe Opinion podcast called “Say More.” She’s also a working mom who struggled to keep up with work and home-schooling her kids during the pandemic. Her motivation and abilities suffered until she finally acknowledged the problem and asked f…

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The $55K Giveaway: Supporting Joshua’s Heart, Teens4Teens Help, Heart of Mary House Nashville, Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center and more. 52:25

5M ago52:25

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Crazy Good Turns listeners like you sent in more than 120 nominations of organizations that are helping others. In this show, we profile four of those organizations who were selected to receive a $10,000 grant. They are: Heart of Mary House, a hospice in the Nashville area that specifically serves patients who have nowhere else to go. Volunteer Reb…

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Luther Lockwood and the McColl-Lockwood Lab: A Family’s Love Leads to a Medical Breakthrough 22:49

6M ago22:49

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When Luther’s daughter, Jane Lockwood, was just 5 years old, she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable form of muscular dystrophy. Luther and his family resolved to do something about it. During the two decades since, they founded the McColl-Lockwood Laboratory and dedicated enormous resources to creating more effective treatments for the disease…

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A New Chapter in Business Strategy and Growth 14:33

6M ago14:33

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a simple tool can revolutionize your life? Join me, Victoria, as I recount my transformational journey from traditional diaries to the seamless integration of Google Diary with Alexa. This leap has not only organized my chaotic schedule. Still, it has also paved the way for me to launch the Female Entrepren…

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Dan Senor: Bringing Clarity to the Fog of War 39:47

7M ago39:47

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We mark 1 year since the October 7 attacks by speaking with Dan Senor. Dan is the host of ‘Call Me Back,’ a podcast that is home to some of the most thoughtful and thorough reporting on the multi-front war Israel now faces. Dan’s work provides a valuable service to all of us – especially to people like myself, and many other Americans, who have onl…

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Jenn Drummond, Mom of 7 and World Record Mountaineer 42:15

8M ago42:15

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Jenn is the first woman to climb the “seven second summits,” or the second-highest mountain peaks on all seven continents – which are arguably even tougher to climb than the tallest ones, for reasons which will surprise you. She is also a successful businesswoman, a mother of seven children, and the author of “BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resi…

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My Top 5 tips to help Defeat Imposter Syndrome and Achieve Success 17:04

8M ago17:04

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Send us a text Ever felt like you're just one step away from being found out as a fraud? You're not alone. Join me in this candid episode where I share my own battles with imposter syndrome, from launching my first business to starting this very podcast. Learn actionable strategies to confront self-doubt, beginning with the simple but powerful act …

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Navigating Q4: Transforming Confusion into End-of-Year Business Success 8:08

9M ago8:08

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Send us a text Ever wondered what quarter four really means for your business? You're not alone! In today's episode of my Entrepreneur Diary, I get real about the confusion I faced when I first encountered the term and how a quick Google search led me to a whole new understanding of business planning. Sharing candid moments of feeling lost amid bus…

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Elevating Visibility: How Authentic Self-Presentation Can Transform Your Business introducing our "Subscriber Spotlight" 9:28

9M ago9:28

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Send us a text What if visibility could be the game-changer your business has been waiting for? This week on Entrepreneur Diary, I'm thrilled to introduce the Subscriber Spotlight, a brand-new feature of the Female Entrepreneur subscription box. Drawing from my journey of promoting my events business, I'll share why authentic self-presentation is s…

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Harnessing the Power of having a chat: Introducing 'Power Hour' Sessions for Female Entrepreneurs 8:27

9M ago8:27

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Send us a text Can a single conversation spark your next big business idea? Discover the transformative power of "Having a Chat" in this week's special episode of my Entrepreneur Diary, where I introduce the game-changing 'Power Hour' sessions for subscribers of the Female Entrepreneur Box. These 2 monthly live Zoom meetings are crafted to provide …

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Mastering Your Mindset: Transformative Techniques for Entrepreneurial Success 8:43

9M ago8:43

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Send us a text What if the key to unlocking your business potential lies in something as simple as your mindset? Join me, Victoria, on this transformative episode of Entrepreneur Diary, where I share the pivotal role that a strong mindset has played in both my business journey and personal health. Reflecting on my own experiences, especially the da…

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Revamping Your Business: Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunities for Success 11:32

9M ago11:32

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Send us a text What if recognising the right moment to revamp your business could be your key to greater success? Join me, Victoria, on this compelling episode of the Entrepreneur Diary podcast as I share the highs and lows of my entrepreneurial journey with the Female Entrepreneur Box. This subscription service, tailored specifically for female en…

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Justin Miller of Untold: How a College Trip Became a Life-Saving Mission 41:37

9M ago41:37

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Alongside two African pastors, Justin founded Untold - a nonprofit that helps support the physical, spiritual, and mental health of those affected by AIDS and HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa. During the past 17 years, their organization has helped more than 40,000 people let go of their stigma and embrace a more positive future. Justin’s story i…

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Conquering Burnout: Life-Saving Strategies for Solo Business Owners 15:04

9M ago15:04

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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending tasks of running a solo business? You're not alone. I'm Victoria, and in this episode of my Entrepreneur Diary, I share my battle with burnout and the life-saving strategies that allowed me to take a break without letting my events business crumble. From automating routine tasks like social med…

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I'm so grateful to this trans woman for pioneering electronic music 31:24

10M ago31:24

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Figures like Wendy Carlos not only defined the genre but were also instrumental in developing the modern synthesizer. Meanwhile, SOPHIE redefined the boundaries of pop and experimental music. And then there are the musicians and sound artists working today. All Trans+. Learning about how they came to their craft, exploring where they have blurred t…

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The little known trans history I discovered in the UK's most famous museums 34:03

10M ago34:03

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Rehangs at art museums are rare. The last one at Tate Britain was in 2012. Whilst galleries will make small changes to their on-display collections, these are small, only happen every few months and usually happen for specific reasons (such as an item going on loan to another gallery). But each rehang gives an art gallery to make a statement on wha…

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How do we win our rights? With Roz Kaveney, Jude Guaitamacchi, Sabah Choudrey and Nancy Kelley 46:58

10M ago46:58

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A live panel recording on "How do we win our rights?" with three Trans+ change and history makers, Roz Kaveney, Jude Guaitamacchi, Sabah Choudrey interviewed by Nancy Kelley. This episode was recorded in front of an audience of 200 people in London's Canary Wharf at our first-ever Trans+ History Week community event. Read more stories from Trans+ H…

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Nellie Bowles: The Courage to Engage Controversial Topics with an Open Mind 35:01

10M ago35:01

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In her new book "Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History," Bowles documents how she risked her career – and her friendships – by continuing to ask questions after being told not to. As a reporter for the New York Times, Nellie tackled some of the most controversial topics of our times, from the George Floyd protests …

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Rewind: Getting my first queer haircut 25:56

11M ago25:56

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After a busy Pride month at QueerAF HQ - a rewind episode, while we prepare the final few episodes of an already stunning set of stories from emerging and marginalised LGBTQIA+ audio producers. This Week Rosa Eaton ponders: Do they need to get a queer haircut to feel part of the community? In their university town of Bristol they meet the towns loc…

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Embracing Digital Tools to Enhance Productivity 18:09

11M ago18:09

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Send us a text One of the keys to skyrocketing your business success lies in mastering the art of organization. This week, I reflect on my early days running an events business, sharing candid lessons from my initial lack of structure and goal-setting. Learn how social media played an unexpectedly pivotal role in my early achievements, despite an a…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: My Unfiltered Journey to Podcasting Success 11:41

11M ago11:41

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Send us a text Ever felt like an impostor in your own dreams? You're not alone. In this special bonus episode of My Entrepreneur Diary, I share my raw and unfiltered journey through the struggles of imposter syndrome that almost made me abandon my podcasting dream in 2022. I lay bare the doubts and fears that held me back and how I managed to turn …

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Harry Woodgate: What I Learned From Reimagining This Oscar Wilde Classic 25:35

11M ago25:35

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It's a story many of us know, but in a new telling of the classic tale, Harry Woodgate has reimaging Oscar Wilde's Happy Prince. This week, Jamie Wareham meets the author and explores, along with groups who donate books to schools, why diverse and LGBTQIA+ inclusive books are so valuable for children. Harry Woodgate shares how and why they reimagin…

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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Building a Positive Mindset 20:16

11M ago20:16

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Send us a text Have you ever felt your thoughts were holding you back from reaching your full potential? This week, I unveil another EP of our podcast where I am talking about limiting beliefs, also I give you a sneak peek into the re-brand of the podcast and finally, I can confirm, that we have the most amazing upcoming guests, who will be sharing…

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From Hollyoaks to Hollywood, when's it my turn to be the main character? 31:19

11M ago31:19

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We all know the trope: the supportive bestie who helps the main character finally achieve their dreams, gives the advice that helps them land the heartthrob or drops hard truths that lead to epiphanies. We all know that’s producers and casting directors' favourite place to tick their diversity boxes. I should know, I’m the actor playing them. But w…

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Behind the Scenes of Launching the Female Entrepreneur Box and Strategy Venture 5:36

11M ago5:36

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Send us a text A little snippet of what we have store in the next few months.... Get 60% Off your first box with a multi-subscription - https://www.thefemaleentrepreneurbox.com/ Get your FREE business boost here - https://www.thefemaleentrepreneurbox.com/get-your-free-business-boost Let's connect 🤍 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefemaleent…

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How Small Ideas Can Lead to Big Success 9:20

11M ago9:20

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Send us a text In this episode, I share the exciting journey I've been on over the past few months, the launch of the Female Entrepreneur Box, a subscription service designed to support and empower women in business with goal-planning sessions, health consultations, yoga classes, and more. I also introduce my newest venture, Victoria Strange Strate…

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I've been on PrEP over over 7 years. This is what I've learned 28:00

11M ago28:00

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"I’ve been taking PrEP for almost 7 years now. During that time, I’ve been crazy enthusiastic about making positive changes to reduce health inequalities. But I have seen how queer health has been mishandled time and time again." So today Phil Samba is here to help us all discover the untold story behind PrEP, the revolutionary pill that's transfor…

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‘Coupon Mom’ Stephanie Nelson: On Faith, Hard Work and Helping Others 41:31

11M ago41:31

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Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom struggling to make ends meet. Then her skill with coupons made her a national sensation. After helping millions save money, Nelson is paying it forward with a book, “Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential,” which aims to guide people with big dreams. And she’s not stopping there. Nelson also is offe…

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Holding out for my trans masc hero - will I find one? 29:14

12M ago29:14

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Seeing your own experiences reflected back in history is often challenging when your identity has been erased, as many queer people know. As an Irish lesbian living in Dublin, Oran Keaveney spent a great deal of time documenting and discovering the queer women who shaped modern Ireland. It was a huge turning point and they felt like they fit into t…

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Do you love a queer punch up too? 34:35

12M ago34:35

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Do you love a queer punch up too? The comedic kind of course. Lucie's first gig was in the basement of an Italian restaurant in Edinburgh, during the fringe: Back then I was presenting as a straight guy, and performing routines about how terrible my hometown was. I stopped performing for a while as I went on other adventures, but after an 8-year, h…

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Going back to my old home, to uncover the UK's first ever Trans+ conference 30:17

12M ago30:17

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Did you know that 50 years ago, Leeds held the UK's first-ever Trans+ conference? This week, Alexander Parnham Cope, a trainee broadcast journalist at City University specialising in data and investigative journalism travels back to a city he called his home. In Leeds he uncover the curious and little-known history of the city, which held the UK’s …

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Live Episode: Sex Education's Felix Mufti and Anthony Lexa 34:28

1y ago34:28

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A live recording of the QueerAF podcast on the history-making TV representation In Sex Education: Guest host Kenny Ethan Jones, the first trans man in a period product ad campaign Stars of Sex Educations's T4T storyline Anthony Lexa and Felix Mufti A discussion about the power of on-screen representation, creating inclusive stories about Trans+ com…

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Season 5 | Trans+ History Lesson You Never Had 2:03

1y ago2:03

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This season on the award-winning QueerAF podcast, it’s time for the history lesson we never had. Six Trans+ budding audio producers are here to take you through the millennia-old history of gender-diverse communities. Knowledge of our past is fundamental for our liberation, and launching during the first-ever Trans+ History Week - we’re back, and l…

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Seth Godin: Doing What Matters. Quitting What Doesn’t, and Creating Possibility for Others 38:53

1y ago38:53

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Godin is a renowned entrepreneur and author of more than 20 books – including one that helped our host, Frank Blake, turn around Home Depot during his time as CEO. Frank starts the show by sharing an all-important passage from that book, and then kicks off a wide-ranging discussion around meaningful work, finding success through strategic quitting,…

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Entrepreneurial Truths: Surviving Launch Nightmares and finding my resilience. 12:43

1y ago12:43

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Send us a text A raw and honest diary entry from Victoria, where the thrill of initial success meets the gritty reality of unforeseen hiccups. I open up about our rollercoaster launch, from the adrenaline rush of our April 1st episode's download spike to the annoying technical disasters that had us scrambling in the dead of night. It's a tale of sl…

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Travis Ellis & Shepherd’s Men: Why We Ran 1,300 Miles (And Won’t Stop) 42:05

1y ago42:05

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Travis Ellis joins Crazy Good Turns to talk about his fundraising efforts for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Those efforts include a 684-mile run from Atlanta to Washington D.C. and then a journey twice as long from Boston back to their home down south. Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr…

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Today we launch The Ultimate Female Entrepreneur subscription Box 9:11

1y ago9:11

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Send us a text Embarking on an entrepreneurial adventure? The Female Entrepreneur Box is your new companion on this exhilarating ride! I've poured my heart into curating a subscription treasure that's much more than trinkets—it's a lifeline. After pivoting my own event-centric business to an online haven, I've fostered a sanctuary for women who are…

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Walter Kirn, Writer Behind the Hollywood Blockbuster “Up in the Air,” has a Crazy Idea to Bring America Together. Could it Work? 48:31

1y ago48:31

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Walter Kirn is the bestselling author of “Up in the Air,” which became a smash hit movie starring George Clooney. Now Kirn is taking a risk on a longshot business that views America as one giant small town. And that’s just the beginning. In addition to his writing, Kirn is a non-partisan political commentator who appears regularly on TV and in podc…

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The Power of Audience Insight & knowing Your Ideal Client, When Launching a Successful Business Venture 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you were speaking to the abyss with your marketing efforts? That's where I was when I launched my first business over 14 years ago before I drilled down on learning who my ideal client was. Today, I recount the path to the Female Entrepreneur Box, set to launch on April 1st—a testament to the power of knowing …

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Dan Heath, Best-Selling Author, Shares Lessons from ‘Made To Stick’ and Explores the Deeper Meaning of Everyday Jobs 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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Dan and his brother Chip are the authors of several best-selling business books, including one that was highly influential for Frank Blake during his time as CEO of The Home Depot. Dan joins Frank to talk about the legacy of his first big book, "Made to Stick," and his new passion project, a podcast interviewing real people working real jobs that t…

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The Unseen Perils of Social Media and the Power of Email Lists 9:17

1+ y ago9:17

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Send us a text Bonus Ep: If you have been hacked this may help. Waking up to a nightmare, I found myself locked out of my own Facebook account during a pivotal moment for my business. The chaos that unfolded after my Business page was hacked is more than just a personal ordeal; it's a stark reminder of the fragility of our online presence. I'll tak…

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