Best Blomquist Podcasts (2025)

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Cemetery Kisses and Peacocks: A Season 1 Finale 51:57

10d ago51:57

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Send us a text Today we bid adieu to Season 1! Join us as we visit the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to pay tribute to Season 1's final featured individuals (Tomata du Plenty and Maila Nurmi) and share some significant personal news as Courtney announces her upcoming move to Minnesota. To see our other grave offerings for Season 1, check out our insta…

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How Connected Are You? The Mindset and Mastery of Networking with Nancie McDonnell Ruder 59:23

12d ago59:23

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Networking is an integral part of our lives, both professional and personal. I welcome back Nancie McDonnell Ruder, an extraordinary business woman from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networking and connecting with others. We discuss how we can cultivate the best mindset and what tactical tips, inspiration and perspectives can we l…

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Vulnerability as a Skillset with Ejieme Eromosele 31:42

28d ago31:42

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This week we are joined by Ejieme Eromosele, an award-winning Customer Experience and Success Executive, with two decades of experience building high-impact customer programs. She has led CX strategies for Fortune 500 companies and early to mid-stage startups. Specializing in customer-led growth, Ejieme helps organizations drive business value by d…

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Punk to Paint: Tomata Du Plenty Part 2 59:57

1M ago59:57

59:57

Send us a text Spoiler alert!!! - Tomata keeps doin' stuff in this episode. Our deep dive into his life reveals an artist who refused to be defined by any single medium, constantly evolving from drag performer to punk rock icon to folk artist without ever losing his authenticity. When a broken leg temporarily halted Tomata's performance career in 1…

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Let's Do Things: Tomata Du Plenty Part 1 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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Send us a text At the intersection of drag theater, punk rock innovation, and fearless artistic evolution stands David Xavier Harrigan - better known to those in-the-know as Tomato DePlenty. From his early days with the revolutionary Cockettes (described by John Waters as "insane hippie drag queens" creating "complete sexual anarchy"), to founding …

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The Birth of Warriors at Work - 5 Year Anniversary 31:04

2M ago31:04

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March 16, 2020. A moment in time when everything changed. The world almost stopped, uncertainty rose, and we were all forced to navigate uncharted territory. It was also the day I took a big leap into the unknown. I went live on Facebook, not knowing who would show up but knowing that leadership, resilience, and community were needed more than ever…

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WAW 5th Anniversary - Our First Podcast "Becoming You" Featuring Jean Otte 54:59

2M ago54:59

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In celebration of the 5-year anniversary of Warriors At Work, I am resharing my first ever interview with the “ultimate mentor and motivator” Jean Otte in early 2020. Experience a special journey into entrepreneurship with the extraordinary Jean Otte, Founder of WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. From Jean’s very humble beginnings in London during World War II …

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Punk Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 4 1:26:34

3M ago1:26:34

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Send us a text Well, here it is. The final installment of our four part series on Maila Nurmi. Maila didn’t get all she deserved in her life and she never really reaped the benefits of her creations. But the life she lived was full of adventure, fascination, excitement and in many ways, love. In this particular episode, we explore her final romance…

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Reconnect, Reflect and Celebrate 20 years with Fiz Olajide (Part 2) 23:04

3M ago23:04

23:04

In 2025, Transition Enterprises LLC marks its 20th anniversary! Over the past two decades, I have had the honor of working with some of the most talented and inspirational leaders around the world. It has been a privilege to be in service to something greater than myself, helping others tap into their inner wisdom and make bold choices. To commemor…

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Post Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 3 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

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Send us a text Just when Maila’s career was starting to run out of steam, some luck with Liberace kept her in the spotlight for a time. But this was quickly followed by bad decisions, bad boys and a very bad movie called Plan 9 from Outer Space. Pop in those ear buds, friend. You don’t want to miss this. Links from the show: https://youtu.be/alPPXV…

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Reconnect, Reflect and Celebrate 20 years with Fiz Olajide 41:16

3M ago41:16

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In 2025, Transition Enterprises LLC marks its 20th anniversary! Over the past two decades, I have had the honor of working with some of the most talented and inspirational leaders around the world. It has been a privilege to be in service to something greater than myself, helping others tap into their inner wisdom and make bold choices. To commemor…

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We Love You, Los Angeles: Remembering the Victims of the Fires 14:06

4M ago14:06

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Send us a text This podcast is all about making sure that the stories of Hollywood’s dead never die, and after this absolutely horrific week, we need to do just that in our own small way. Thank you to all of the firefighters, volunteers, loving citizens of Los Angeles, and people helping from afar. Humanity is the only thing that can save us in the…

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Bridging the Cultural Divide between East and West with Derek Koenig 51:40

4M ago51:40

51:40

Warriors at Work is celebrating 5 years this coming March and we are kicking off 2025 with a great interview with Derek Koenig - marketing & creative extraordinaire. He shares with us highlights from his 25 year career, what he learned from his work around the globe and his most recent assignment in Shanghai, China. Derek takes us on his journey of…

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Prime Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 2 1:39:04

5M ago1:39:04

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Send us a text As we unravel the layers of Vampira's gothic charm, we celebrate her unique blend of dark humor and magnetic persona that captivated 1950s audiences. Picture her cruising Sunset Boulevard in full vampire regalia, her chilling scream echoing through the night—a scene that marked her groundbreaking show, Nightmare Attic. We reminisce a…

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Betting on Yourself with Hilary DiPiero and Teresa Pearson 44:57

6M ago44:57

44:57

This week I welcome two incredible women from my personal circle, Hilary DiPiero and Teresa Pearson. Long term friends turned collaborators, who have come together in the creation of a brand that is focused on sharing the beauty and power of the small moments in life. Personally, I am struck by their connection to each other and their decision to r…

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Pre-Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 1 1:35:43

6M ago1:35:43

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Send us a text Get ready to unravel the journey of a remarkable woman who bucked the expectations of her time at every turn. Maila Nurmi (better known as Vampira) was really and truly the original mistress of the night. As we take a look at her early years, we can see that dichotomy was always present for her. Her father was a teetotaler, while her…

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On a "Roll with Cole and Charisma" 1:04:56

6M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

On The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are celebrating Thanksgiving! It has been a year, and life has been LIFING! But we want to give thanks that we are still thriving despite what life throws at us! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! Our guests on today's episode are an amazing married couple and dedicated advocates. Cole and Charisma Sydnor or …

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The Art of Interrogation with Molly Blomquist 39:51

6M ago39:51

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We welcome to the Warrior community a security and risk management expert, Molly Blomquist, renowned for her leadership in high stakes situations in Iraq and Pakistan. She has extensive experience in negotiations and interrogations and joins us to discuss the Art of Interrogation. She breaks down the complex and nuanced skill of interrogation into …

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Rags to Rainbow: Toto (Terry) the Dog 1:03:24

6M ago1:03:24

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Send us a text Did you know that Toto was a lil lady pup named Terry who used to pee on the rug? Well in this episode, Toto tells ALL. And she tells it in first person! Our main source for this episode was an adorable book called I, Toto, which was written by Willard Caroll after he discovered a scrapbook that shed light on Terry's life and feature…

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No More Bad Vibes: Christopher Jones Part 2 1:05:34

7M ago1:05:34

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Send us a text Today, we return to the complex story of Christopher Jones and explore his final "lost years" after he turned his back on Hollywood in the height of his fame. We unwind the tangled web of his life, from his alleged romance with Sharon Tate amidst Italian film sets, to his eerie ties with the infamous Cielo Drive. As we reflect on Jon…

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Cheekbones and Demons: Christopher Jones Part 1 1:22:14

7M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Send us a text What if the ghost of James Dean haunted an actor's career? Christopher Jones, a man forever overshadowed by his uncanny resemblance to the rebel icon, lived a life that was as electrifying as it was cursed. Jones's journey through the swinging '60s is a cocktail of passion and paranoia, particularly in his tumultuous relationship wit…

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Accelerating Talent with Betty McCormack 43:41

7M ago43:41

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We are fortunate to be joined by Betty McCormack, Managing Director in HR for Accenture, to discuss the reinvention of HR. HR’s position from a strategic standpoint is crucial right now in the re-imagining of the workplace and the businesses that we are trying to create. She will share with us some of her incredible insights, strategy and experienc…

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Introducing: Dead and Kind of Famous 5:53

8M ago5:53

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Send us a text Have you ever strolled through a graveyard and felt a sudden wave of curiosity about the people resting beneath the headstones? Especially the one’s featuring a mysteriously unrecognizable yet glamorous headshot? If you’ve ever been to Los Angeles’s most iconic cemetery, Hollywood Forever, then you know the type. And on their new pod…

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Bon Vivant: Baron Clement Von Franckenstein 58:12

8M ago58:12

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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to be dubbed a Hollywood bon vivant? Join us as we kick off "Dead and Kind of Famous" with the eccentric and flamboyant life of Baron Clement von Frankenstein. We'll take you through our amusing adventure in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where we use Find a Grave to track down the baron's final resting p…

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Writing to Heal with Elizabeth and Suzanne 1:06:21

8M ago1:06:21

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On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are closing out Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month by speaking with Elizabeth Vander Kamp and Suzanne Costello about the Write to Heal study, a program Elizabeth facilitated during the pandemic for individuals with spinal cord injuries as part of a nationwide telehealth research study. Click here …

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"Take a Look at This Heart": Ben Duffy 1:01:15

8M ago1:01:15

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On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about love and relationships with documentary filmmaker, Benjamin Duffy. Take a Look at this Heart is an open and honest conversation with people living with disabilities about their love lives and their searches for love. We go in depth about his experiences with the subjects of the film …

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W.O.W. Its Natalia Mendez 54:30

9M ago54:30

54:30

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I have some good news. Your favorite podcast host Rhonel, is officially a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Check out the IAAP Website for my information on the certification. Also, joining me for the episode is Natalia Mendez, Founder and Executive Director of Women on …

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Optimal Living with Dr. Wendy Warner 45:51

9M ago45:51

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This week I am sharing a very important expert in my life, Dr. Wendy Warner. Dr. Warner has played a crucial role in my health and well-being for the past 5 years and I am thrilled to share her wisdom with my Warrior nation! Dr. Warner is a functional medicine practitioner who seeks to find the root of illness and help you to live an optimal life. …

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Unlock the Power of Well Being with Chief Energy Officer, Dilan Gomih 39:28

10M ago39:28

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As we celebrate the Olympics, and watch athletes strive for their best, we find ourselves encouraged to adopt our own healthy mindset. This week we welcome to the community a true warrior and well-being guru, Dilan Gomih, to help us on that path. She is a celebrated speaker, fitness specialist and Founder of Dilagence. Dilan helps organizations and…

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Around the World with Spencer Blomquist 1:13:38

10M ago1:13:38

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On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, avid traveler, and certified travel agent, Spencer Blomquist joins me to talk about traveling and his recovery journey. Planning a vacation can be a hassle and exponentially more so when traveling as a wheelchair user. Spencer specializes in coordinating travel for people with disabilities and shares a …

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Listening, Learning and Leading with Aoifinn Devitt 29:08

10M ago29:08

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This week, we welcome Aoifinn Devitt, Chief Global Market Strategist and founder and creator of The Fiftyfaces Podcast. Aoifinn is a force when it comes to markets, investing and storytelling and together we explore her personal and professional journey and the lightbulb moments that have guided her success. We take a deep dive into the magic of hu…

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Father's Day 2024: Carlton "Wheelchair Chronicles" Brown 1:00:04

10M ago1:00:04

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On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are highlighting fathers. Carlton Brown, podcaster, dedicated husband, loving father, and C5-C7 quadriplegic, joins me on the podcast to share his injury story and life as a dad after acquiring a spinal cord injury. We discuss mental health, parenting, and his "Wheelchair Chronicles" podcast. Ramp. It…

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Father's Day 2024: Felton Brown 55:54

11M ago55:54

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On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, husband, father and motivational speaker Felton Brown joins me to talk about his recovery journey and fatherhood. Ramp. It. Up! Get to know our guest Felton Brown is a dynamic, ambitious, and faith-driven individual from the great city of Opa-Locka, Florida. he is an inspiring motivational speaker and a…

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Moving past an Involuntary Exit with Robin Merle 36:47

11M ago36:47

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This week we welcome Robin Merle, author of Involuntary Exit, A Woman’s Guide to Thriving After Being Fired, to share her insights. She brings a unique perspective to the conversation, showing how moving past the initial stages of anger and fear, and finding ourselves on a path of self-reflection can turn the experience into a positive one. It can …

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One Life to Love with Founder, Courtney Lalotra 37:32

12M ago37:32

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This month we introduce you to Courtney Lalotra, Founder and President of the nonprofit organization One Life to Love. For Courtney it all started with a trip to India that changed her life path and she brings us along the way. She shares personal stories, from her own life and the children around her, that shows how her organization strives to emp…

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Become a Great Networker with Nancie McDonnell Ruder 33:03

12M ago33:03

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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…

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Become a Great Networker with Wisdom from the Warriors At Work Community With Dr. Rosina Racioppi 31:37

1y ago31:37

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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…

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Become a Great Networker with Wisdom from the Warriors At Work Community Amanda Grant, Teneo 42:04

1y ago42:04

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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…

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Great Networking with Amy Horner, Founder True Nine 26:58

1y ago26:58

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Networking is a crucial aspect of any business. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned business professional, building relationships can help you gain valuable insights and find new business opportunities. This series shares conversations with four extraordinary business women, from the Warrior community, to discuss the skills of networkin…

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Connecting Back to Nature at the National Aquarium with John Racanelli 43:39

1y ago43:39

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We welcome John Racanelli to join us in an inspiring conversation about our “Ocean Planet”. He shares with us his own journey and inspiration, as well as some of his innovative designs that bring awareness to the “ocean conservation space”. We know that protecting our oceans is essential for the well-being of our planet, but there is so much more. …

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Reinvention with Caroline Faulkner 49:25

1+ y ago49:25

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This week we welcome Caroline Faulkner to help set our Warriors on the path to change and reinvention. Caroline guides teams through pivotal changes and has been an incredible coach over the past 35 years of her career. Together she takes us through a pivotal change in her life recently that lead to her own growth, evolution and transformation. She…

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Transformation with David Brown Jr. 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

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This week we continue to explore the power of transformation with my special guest, David Brown Jrs (DBJ), Head of Operations Support and Business Controls for the US Businesses at Prudential Financial. He is also an author, coach and one of the coolest spiritual individuals I have known over the years. He shares with us how he defines transformati…

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Transformative Thinking with Nargis Hilal 32:41

1+ y ago32:41

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This week’s conversation with Nargis Hilal, Chief Compliance Officer & Counsel of Lazard Asset Management LLC, shows us the importance of transformational thinking. Embracing transformation is about being open to change and seeing it as an opportunity for growth and greater opportunities. Transformation is the key to so many new ways of being organ…

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VIVA, VIVA LAS...SWTCon 2023 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

35:40

On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am recapping my recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the United Spinal Association's Strong Wheeled Together Conference. Ramp. It. Up! Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com…

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HELP WANTED or (un)WANTED HELP 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

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On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are chatting with Lesly St. Louis. October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Lesly, a fellow wheelchair user, is the Director of the Pathways to Employment program at the United Spinal Association. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest Lesly St. Louis is grateful to have the opportunity to f…

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Ignite the Warrior Within 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

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I am delighted to bring to you a special conversation I had with two long time colleagues and friends, Founders of the financial advisory firm, Capital Strategies, Barbara Best and Nancy Rizzuto. As part of the powerful CAP STRAT community building efforts, Barbara and Nancy created and now oversee a national program called CAP STRAT Women’s Forum.…

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SCI Awareness Month 2023: Editor-in-Chief Ian Ruder 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

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On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Ian Ruder joins the show for SCI Awareness Month. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Ian Ruder is the Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility, the longest-running, most-trusted magazine and web site for active wheelchair users (newmobility.com). A quadriplegic himself, Ruder joined the New Mobility team in 20…

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Leadership and Life Lessons with Sr Marilyn, Founder of Mercy Beyond Borders 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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Our conversation this week is with Sr. Marilyn Lacey, RSM, Founder of Mercy Beyond Borders. Get ready to be challenged, inspired and moved to tears! Mercy Beyond Borders is a global organization that is forging ways for women and girls in extreme poverty to learn, connect and lead. Sr. Marilyn shares incredible stories of courage, determination and…

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SCI Awareness Month 2023: Attorney Joshua Basile 1:01:55

1+ y ago1:01:55

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Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of September we are observing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. My guest for this episode is attorney, advocate, and father, Joshua Basile. He shares how he dedicated his life to advocacy after acquiring his SCI. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Meet Josh Basile a C4-…

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What is Presence and Why Does it Matter with Amy Gonzales 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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I welcome back Amy Gonzales, of AG Leadership, to Warriors at Work to re-record a conversation on the power of presence. This is one of the most popular conversations on my platform and I thought it was a good time to see what has changed since Covid and discuss how our communication skills are evolving in a hybrid world. We discuss some difference…

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