Helping You with Your Business Process and Digital Transformation. "Smart Actions, Better Business."
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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
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Putting you in the Creative now. Exploring the awakening and discovery of your creative possibilities. This is an interactive dialogue to expand your new normal and experience the awesomeness within.
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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Be Something Awesome is the collaboration community for the creatively-driven. Joey, your creatively-driven, sometimes stressed, yet always inspired, podcast host discusses how to get and stay inspired, challenge the status quo, and reach your best.
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I am a dog lover, Baker, podcast or, book reader, creative writer, and enjoy using various pieces of technology, and I love anchor! Join me as we journey through the thoughts, reflections, and fun times in my life that I want to share with you.
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The Expect Awesome podcast provides chiropractors and other small businesses with the latest free business and marketing advice from our Chief Creative Officer, Ryan Maule. With more than 12 years of consulting and creative development, Ryan gives you everything you need to know to thrive in today's always evolving marketplace.
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If you're fascinated by creativity in a Jewish context, join Elad Nehorai as he talks to some of the Jewish world's most fascinating creative Jews about their work, their lives, and their relationship to their religion. Rather than an interview format, these are freewheeling, intimate discussions about anything and everything. An official Hevria podcast. Our home is at http://hevria.com
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Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan, beatboxer from The Electric Company and Freestyle Love Supreme, interviews comedians, singer/songwriters, rappers and other musical guests to get to the bottom of their creative inspirations. Expect original music, deep thoughts, dumb laughter and tons of awesome.
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Comedian and musician Will Carey sees life as a balance between two kinds of moments, awesome and disaster. He sits down with a guest to talk about their life, creative interests, and taking a disastrous moment and turning it into an awesome one. www.awesomedisaster.com
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Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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Films, Video Games, Television and all sorts of creative art forms which I love. That's pretty much what this podcast is about. 1 Big episode a week and the rest of the week will be filled with smaller episodes.
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Create Something Awesome Today is Here to Help YOU Become a Full-time Creator and Help You Profit from Your Passion. It's never been a better time to be a Creator, but it's also never been harder to get noticed and stand out. The best way to breakthrough is to learn from the best and how to bring BIG CREATOR ENERGY to your brand and build a real Creator Business. Every week, we tackle what is working for Creators right now to help you increase your reach, reputation and revenue. You'll hear ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jr-awesome-tv/subscribe Welcome to my podcast called Julius’ Motivations a safe space for everyone to express themselves and to explore their own experiences through poetry and creative writing. If you would like to have your writing featured into one of our podcast episodes please email us down below!! ✨Blessings and Peace✨ Schedule: Every Monday Night @ 7pm Follow me on my Socials Twitter ~ @JuliusPodcastNY Instagram ~@jrawesome567 Business Inqui ...
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Through enlightening discussion and honest insight, with the hopes to both inspire and empower listeners' individual personal journeys and creative urges, join photographer, blogger and all-around Defender of Awesomeness Olivier Day as he and a delightful array of esteemed guests talk and share their thoughts on what it takes to achieve Awesomeness along your chosen path - Whether through photography or otherwise.
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Shiurim and Divrei Chizzuk from our Mashpia Rav Burg and other inspirational speakers to light up our soul.
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Where we have a different creative and weird theme each episode! Hilarious!
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The Sisterhood of Awesome Podcast
Amye M. Still: Speaker, Business + Brand Strategist, and Online Entrepreneur
The Sisterhood of Awesome is a dynamic community of Christian female entrepreneurs who are building a business and life they love. Business and Brand Strategist Amye M. Still reveals tips, tricks, and strategies to help you navigate the tough areas of business startup. She interviews women in industries such as bloggers, authors, creatives, coaches, handmade makers, and corporate and nonprofit entrepreneurs. Discover ways to gain confidence around your business idea, create clear business st ...
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Welcome to Your Daily Dose of Awesome. My name is Cyndi Liming. I’m a mom, wife, teacher, and lover of life. I love to spread positivity and enjoy making people laugh and smile. I am here to share how thinking and spreading optimism and awesomeness has changed my life, and to give you tips on how to spread awesomeness into every aspect of your life. My mission is to share the importance of kindness in order to drastically change the world. If you’re tired of negativity and would like to spre ...
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Welcome to Indie Game Hustle, where we talk about the advancements in gaming technology, new and old game engines and how faith can get you through the hard times of the creative process.
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Welcome to Agency Thinking, conversations around all things creative and marketing agency: working in them, working for them, leaving them to do your own thing, starting or rebooting an agency ... and more. In Season 1 we talked through the areas that co-host Dave needed to address, to launch his content consultancy. Season 2 sees me chat with compadres who work with agencies: e.g creative, tech, pm, planning partners: how does the ecosystem work and what can that teach agencies? Agency Thin ...
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A podcast where we focus on events, performers, and all around creative types that are developing experiences that "Sound Sweet" for families. Hosted by award winning family entertainer and event producer David Brownstein.
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Geek enthusiast power couple discusses comics, culture, and creative media of all kinds.
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Listen to the top writers, philosophers, researchers, singers and actors in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative and Performing Arts at UBC. Provocative interviews, expert commentary and the latest updates from the Faculty of Arts make for an informative and entertaining segment.
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Explore the underground leagues and clubs of the elite Yahtzee players across the globe. Ryan McCallister, your afternoon drive home radio personality will take you through a journey of characters, drama, suspense and ultimately who will become the next Brown Jacket Winner. This is a unique comedy podcast in a show format with all characters and production performed by one person. This show is fun and friendly. No explicit content at all. Kid safe.
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Angie Colee's Permission to Kick Ass gives you a virtual “seat at the bar” for the REAL conversations that happen between entrepreneurs. This isn't another "X ways to Y your Z" tactical show. It's about the challenges and struggles every entrepreneur goes through as they grow. We talk about losing 80% of your business in a matter of weeks, head trash that keeps you stuck playing small, and everything in between. If you’ve ever worried that you're the only one struggling, that everyone else “ ...
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This is a podcast dedicated to Comic book Creators: Artist, Writers, Colorist, Letterers, & Publishers. We also discuss Comic and Sci Fi Movies, T.V. shows Pop-culture, Geek, & all things awesome! The Set in Stone Podcast is dedicated to the celebration of comic books, art, movies, pop-culture and everything in-between. We go in depth with both indie and pro comic creators discussing their projects, processes, passions, inspirations and what makes them tick. We also talk about personal explo ...
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Dad is an exploration into the meaning of fatherhood. Each episode features interviews with fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters who discuss parenting, life, loss, expectations and much more. Host Jonathan Greene is a father of two teenagers, a writer, speaker, and an entrepreneur who strives to live an authentic life without regret. That’s why he listened to his desire to leave standardized employment behind and move toward a creative lifestyle of writing and podcasting in order to spend m ...
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It’s Game Night! I’m Matthias Ayalew, I’m an old-school gamer who fondly remembers getting the gang together in one living room and gaming on the same TV all night long! Wild right!? (not the all night part, the same TV part) Oh how times have changed. I’m also a voice actor and creative, passionate about narrative, writing and peak performances. On this podcast we’ll be looking at the gaming industry, what it is today, the big news & talking points, performance & creative directions, along ...
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Alison Geskin talks with some of the most successful leaders from around the globe. She discovers what they're doing, why they're doing it, and what impact they've made.
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The Fantasy Doctors Podcast is a closer look at injuries as they pertain to fantasy sports. Music credit: “Big Rock" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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The Next Year Now Podcast is based on the belief that everyday, purposeful habits and practices are vital for you to thrive at work and in life. Each week, I interview some of the brightest and most successful people, with expertise in topics like Personal Development, Health & Well-being, Business, Productivity, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. My goal is to help you thrive by identifying the most successful habits and practices and to share the secrets of their success. Think of me as your ...
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Produced for both aspiring and recognized digital thought leaders, the show focuses on how social media contributes to creating and sustaining business in social selling, brand storytelling, content marketing, social search, AI, social media, digital marketing, and digital PR, Barbara interviews friends in high places. Tune into smart insights that will keep you on top of today's fast-emerging trends. Grow your social business, reach, and relationships with Barbara Rozgonyi.
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In the beginning.... .....two creatives worked in the same market for years, had all the same industry friends, but had never met each other. When they finally did meet, there was a collaborative and creative explosion so large that it could be felt around the world. That day, was the beginning of Entertainment Dudes. Cam Cornelius and Jason Crossman have extensive on and off-camera experience. Jason is an accomplished Emmy Award-winning film & video director, while Cam is a multi Emmy Awar ...
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A podcast about Idaho arts, culture and politics.
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In-depth conversations with top producers and directors in the Animation Industry. Join director / animator Scott Wiser on his journey toward directing his first animated feature film. See the originals at http://youtube.com/scottwiseranimation
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A bunch of hooligans talking about life, philosophy, games, movies, music, and everything else in between.
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The Happy Hour Effect: Leadership | Sales | Performance | Kristen Brown
Kristen Brown: Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Media Contributor
Discover a fresh philosophy to inspire your team to love coming to work every day and give their best while they’re there to boost personal and bottom-line growth. Kristen Brown is a bestselling author, team performance expert, work/life strategist, and professional speaker who shares her proven Happy Hour Effect message to amplify leadership potential, sales, service, work/life happiness, goal-getting, personal branding and less stress. During Happy Hour, we’re at our best – connected, open ...
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This podcast followed the podcaster and her guests as they learned about how social anxiety and shyness impact their lives.
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A podcast about culture and creativity and how it affects us - hosted by Alex Adams (Ms Darlinghurst) and Jye Smith (Doublestar Collective) we discover what it takes to run creative businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for motivation, a restless soul looking for inspiration or just in the creative industries, Alex and Jye delve into just what it takes.
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Under the Ring: Pro Wrestling Conversations is a weekly interview program discussing careers, issues, matches and all the fun from the multi-billion dollar pro wrestling industry. The people behind the personas you see each week on TV are unique and connect with audiences locally and worldwide. This podcast will go behind the curtain and under the ring and bring you their perspectives.
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Planner friends that met through their obsession decorating their day planners share their adventures, friends, product reviews, and thoughts on all things planning. Covering real life adult topics, while talking about stickers, intentions, and sometimes the lack of having it together expect big laughs and adult language.
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Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio
Joke and Biagio | Reality TV Producers, Award Winning Filmmakers, Documentarians
The Podcast That Hears Listeners’ Reality TV and Documentary Series Pitches.
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The Quiet Pain of Self-Loathing and Finding the Courage to Face It with Sarah Gormley
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1:02:08In this episode, Sarah Gormley discusses the quiet pain of self-loathing and finding the courage to face it. Sarah had it all – a thriving corporate career, success, and admiration. But beneath was a quiet, relentless self-loathing she couldn’t shake. In her memoir, The Order of Things, Sarah shares the profound turning point at 40 when she finally…
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Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with happiness expert Mo Gawdat
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1:32:39Happiness is a choice. But it’s not always an easy choice to make. Mo Gawdat had to face an impossible choice. Before he was a bestselling author and podcast host, Mo worked a lucrative career as Chief Business Officer at Google X. He reached the heights of business influence and amassed a fortune by 29. And yet, he was miserable. It was only after…
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Why We Stop Noticing What Matters and How to Feel Alive Again with Tali Sharot
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1:01:35In this episode, Tali Sharot explains why we stop noticing what matters and how to start feeling alive again. She describes what habituation is and how our minds normalize what once moved us. Tali also explores ways that we can reawaken joy, purpose, and even moral clarity. It’s an eye-opening look at the subtle ways we lose and then can reclaim ou…
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Rising Like a Lion - How We Can Respond to the War With Iran
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49:59In this shiur, delivered to the Chizuk Mission on Zoom, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of a lion in Yiddishkeit. We are now being called upon to rise up and reveal the inner lion that we each have within ourselves.
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Shelach - Do We Desire or Despise Eretz Yisrael
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43:12In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains why we must desire Eretz Yisrael and the consequences of despising it. Contempt is the greatest predictor of divorce. If we despise Eretz Yisrael there is no hope for our relationship with Hashem.
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Shelach - It's Hashem Home and We Are His Guests
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35:42In this shiur, delivered at Yeshivat HaKotel, Rav Burg explains the desire of the Meraglim, the mistake kfof the Maapilim and why adding a Yud to Yehoshua's name made all the difference. Are we guests in Hashem's home or are we the owners? How we show up to Eretz Yisrael means everything.
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#945 - How to Fix a Chaotic Business: Structure, Systems, and Leadership for Growth
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8:02Is your business chaotic, disorganized, or inherited without clear structure? In this video, I walk you through the exact framework I use to help small business owners transform their operations from messy to manageable. - No org chart? - No SOPs? - No accountability? This video is for you. Learn how to: Establish basic corporate governance Set up …
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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life: Finding Ease and Clarity with Charlie Gilkey
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51:44You're doing everything right, staying productive, chasing growth, keeping up. But what if the discomfort you feel isn't a sign that you need to do more, but a signal to let go? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey and I explore the Tao Te Ching, which is one of my favorite books of all time, but not as a relic from the past, but as a guide for navigati…
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We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal
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1:08:17🚨 Chomp Alert! 🚨 We saw your comments — loud and crunchy. Turns out not everyone wants front-row seats to mouth sounds. Who knew? Skip to 29:29 to dodge most of the chewing. We promise, after that it’s just a few graceful nibbles of Basque cheesecake. 🧀🍰😅 _____________________________________ We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—becau…
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How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of Burnout with Leah Weiss
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57:56What if the very thing that gives your life meaning is also what's burning you out? That's the paradox. Leah Weiss found herself in teaching compassionate leadership at Stanford. Working with organizations inspired by the Dalai Lama. Doing the kind of work most of us dream of. And yet she was falling apart. In today's conversation, we unpacked the …
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Behaalosecha - Marriage: The Harmony of Polar Opposites
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46:47In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains the inner connection between the Mitzvos of Mila and Kesuba. It is far easier to cut something or someone off than it is to create unity with someone who is your polar opposite.
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Documentation as a creative endeavor with Nick Graziade
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50:17In this episode, I'm talking with Nick Graziade, a technical writer and musician who approaches documentation as a creative endeavor. We explore how his early fascination with Lego instructions and synthesizer manuals shaped his philosophy that technical writing doesn't have to be dry or boring, but can be passionate and innovative work that adapts…
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The Nobility of Service: Finding Magic and Connection in the Smallest Gestures with Will Guidara
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1:00:34What do a fine dining maitre d. A magician burying cards in a backyard and a toddler looking for Elsa have in common? They all show us that magic still exists. If we’re willing to care more, than seems reasonable. In this episode, Will Guidara, who’s a former co-owner of 11 Madison Park, which was once named the best restaurant in the world, the au…
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The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer
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52:40Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary. Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for icon…
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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 2)
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1:00:08In part one of this two-part conversation, we walked along the edge of paradox where effort gives way to ease and the search itself becomes the obstacle. In this second part of my conversation with Zen teacher Henry Shukman, the way begins to reveal itself, not as something we grasp, but something we live. We talk about awakening, the collapse of s…
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Naso - Isha Sotah: the Feminine Discovery of Hashem in this world
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34:40In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of the Isha Sotah and how we are redeemed only when the feminine influence on our world is revealed.
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In this shmooze, delivered at the final Mevaseret Mishmar of the year, Rav Burg explains the inner the nature of Shalom and how it contains all of the Bracha in our lives.
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Naso - A Lack of Faith, an Abundance of Control
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37:37In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains the connection between the control that a man exerts over a Kohen and bowhow thaythat controlling behavior impacts his marriage. Someone who has deep Emuna is deeply connected to themselves, firmly planted in their own soil, and therefore they have no need or desire to control others.…
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#944 - Why Every Business Needs a Chart of Accounts (Even Without an Accountant)
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4:59In this video, I’ll take you back to when I started my first business in 2001—with zero accounting knowledge, just a notebook and a dream. I’ll share how I learned to manage business finances without any formal training, and how understanding one simple tool—the Chart of Accounts—changed everything. You’ll learn: What a Chart of Accounts really is …
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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 1)
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1:00:25In this episode, Henry Shukman discusses how to embrace the chaos and find clarity through meditation while exploring themes of self-development and self-love. Henry emphasizes the balance between effort and acceptance in spiritual practice, highlighting the interplay between sudden insights (satori) and gradual progress. He also discuss the import…
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…
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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi
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47:44What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…
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Navigating Fear and Hope: the Everyday Courage That Shapes Our Lives with Ryan Holiday
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52:41In this episode, Ryan Holiday explores navigating fear and hope and the everyday courage that shapes our lives. He unpacks how to confront our fears and how we need to do so, over and over. With great stories and insights, we are reminded that we don’t have to be fearless, we just have to begin. Key Takeaways: The concept of courage and its signifi…
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Shavuos - Taking Responsibility for Being Mekabel the Torah
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24:47In this shmooze, delivered at Mevaseret Mishmar, Rav Burg explains the inner connection between the cutting of the grain and Shavuos. On Shavuos Hashem gives us the Torah but it is up to us to take responsibility for receiving the Torah.
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Bamidbar / Shavuos - Raising Awesome Children
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39:45In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains why Shevet Dan had significantly more people than Shevet Binyamin despite the fact that Dan had only one child and Binyamin had ten. When we raise our children, especially those who have challenges, to believe that they are awesome, they can live beyond their natural limitations.…
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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Sue Brandt’s interview (S3:E10) and on the Write the Docs Portland 2025 conference. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that were rolled out in December. I updated an add…
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In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of the Maamar Chazal that says that Nadav aneand Avihu sinned because they did not have children. When we have an outlet for our creativity, we have a greater capacity for surrender.
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#943 - Why Your Business Is Profitable But Still Broke (Cashflow Explained)
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5:01Is your business profitable on paper but constantly running out of cash? You’re not alone. In this video, I share the real reason why many businesses struggle with cash—even when sales look great. Learn from his hard-earned lessons and discover 10 practical cashflow management tips that you can apply immediately. Whether you’re a freelancer, startu…
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Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman
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59:56In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the …
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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride
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47:49We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …
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From Benches to Breakthroughs: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dixon Chibanda
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54:52In this episode, Dr. Dixon Chibanda explores from benches to breakthroughs: a new approach to mental health. He explains why storytelling, radical empathy, and solving daily-life problems often outperform medication-first approaches; how three simple steps—opening the mind, uplifting, strengthening—turn elders into community healers; and why hope, …
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Bechukosai - Family Can Always Raid the Fridge
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35:50In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the inner connection between Ameilus B'Torah and Shemita.
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In this shiur, delivered in Sharfmans, Rav Burg explains why the ultimate punishment is not for our anger with Hashem but with our apathy.
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Behar - Robbing the Poor of their Dignity (Say Good Morning!)
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39:02In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains why when we fail to return someone's greeting we are robbing them of their dignity and sending them on a downwards spiral.
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In this shiur, delivered in Aish HaTorah to the Chizuk Mission, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of Matan Torah. At Matan Torah there was no echo because all of the world revealed itself to be an expression of the Dvar Hashem. Though the world reverted back to its previous state, it years to be its authentic self. Our mission is to reveal the tr…
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Beyond Anxiety: How Curiosity Turns Fear Into Fuel with Martha Beck
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58:00In this episode, Martha Beck explores how to move beyond anxiety and how curiosity turns fear into fuel. Martha dives into why anxiety can’t simply be silenced. It has to be replaced with things like creativity, curiosity, and a deep kindness towards ourselves. Key Takeaways: Discussion of anxiety versus fear and their psychological implications. E…
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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger
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45:30We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…
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Move Your Body, Free Your Mind: The Science of Movement and Mental Health with Caroline Williams
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1:07:20In this episode, Caroline Williams shares how moving your body can free your mind as she dives into the surprising science of movement and mental health. Caroline spent years studying the brain until she realized she was ignoring half the equation. She explains how movement of all kinds, walking, stretching, dancing, and even laughter can reshape o…
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Lag Ba’Omer - The Secret of Beginning Again
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13:24In this shmooze, delivered at the joint Mevaseret/Shaalvim Lag Ba’Omer event, Rav Burg explains how Rav Akiva was able to begin again even after he lost 24000 talmidim. Rav Shimon Bar Yochai reveals that even unimaginable suffering can be a gift when used correctly.
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Emor/Shavuos - When We Feel So Distant From Hashem
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30:34In this shiur, delivered in Sharfmans, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of the Kohen Baal Mum. Sometimes we feel like a Kohen, chosen for a greater mission. Sometimes we feel like a Baal Mum, like we are damaged goods. A foreigner, unworthy of doing the Avodah in the Beis HaMikdash. The Kohen Baal Mum asks the question, Hashem why did you make m…
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Making the Complex Awesomely: Simple A Conversation with John Spence
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1:11:26What are the responsibilities of a great leader, and what do you need to do to embody purpose-driven leadership? Today we’re talking with John Spence, a global business expert and coach, about the greatest lessons he’s learned in his decades of leadership. He is one of the Top 100 Business Thought Leaders in America and has a wealth of experience i…
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Emor - Making Space In Yourself For Another
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39:30In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains the true definition of love. When Hashem created the world, He pulled Himself back to create space for us to exist. In our relationships, we have the opportunity to act like Hashem and pull ourselves back to create space for another. We are often afraid to do so because we lack a deep conn…
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How to get hired as a tech writer with Sue Brandt
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41:25In this episode, I’m talking with Sue Brandt, a former Director of Documentation who’d hired around 60 people when we recorded the episode. We discuss practical strategies for technical writing job applications, what hiring managers are really looking for in resumes and interviews, and how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Sue and I d…
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Navigating the Messy Parts of Life: Embracing Imperfection and Growth with Josh Radnor
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50:14In this episode, Josh Radnor discusses the messy parts of life and embracing imperfection and growth. Josh Radnor explains how, even outward success, fame, acclaim, creative fulfillment isn’t enough to quiet the deeper battles within. He shares how real freedom comes not from achieving perfection, but from making peace with the messy, unfinished pa…
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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman
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50:18Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…
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#942 - The Hidden Costs of Poor HR of your Small Business
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5:10Most business owners think HR is just paperwork. But what you don’t know can cost you millions. In this video, I share real stories from my 20+ years as an entrepreneur — including how poor HR systems once cost me over P4 million and nearly collapsed my business. You’ll learn: - Why onboarding and performance management are critical - The hidden co…
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Why Community and Courage Matter More Than Ever with Laura McKowen
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58:14In this episode, Laura McKowen explores why community and courage matter more than ever in making change in your life. She dives into the “messy midle” – theu ncertain space between giving up what umbs us and becoming someone new. She shares the story of the Luckiest Club, a global sobriety community. Key Takeaways: Understanding that real transfor…
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Anxiety, Beauty, and the Unknown: A Map to Emotional Resilience with David Whyte
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57:53In this episode, David Whyte explores anxiety, beauty, and the unknown as a true map to emotional resilience. David shares how anxiety can be a doorway to deeper understanding and connection. He and Eric discuss the paradox of holding both joy and struggle, the surprising wisdom hidden in everyday emotions, and how poetry and language can bring us …
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The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch
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34:37Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next. That’s where Suzy Welch comes in. She’s obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a bruta…
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Sefiras HaOmer - The Inner Essence of Kavod
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48:29In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of Kavod. Kavod does not mean approval, recognition, appreciation or honor. On one level it means the substance of a person. The awareness of the Godliness that resides within each and every one of us. On a deeper level it means the immeasurable preciousness that the Rib…
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