Best Lauren L Hill Podcasts (2025)

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Kiana Weltzien: More with Less 1:02:40

13d ago1:02:40

1:02:40

When was the last time you followed a spark of curiosity all the way to some distant shoreline? Kiana Weltzien's ocean adventures began in 2016 when she left her real estate career in Miami for a year of travel. Along the way, she met a mentor and moved onto his boat; a replica Polynesian double-canoe. She sensed that this was her new way of life. …

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Ep. 112 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Showrunner Jeff Trammell 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, pop culture journalist Victoria L. Johnson (@missoldskool) interviews Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Showrunner Jeff Trammell about his memories of watching Sailor Moon and Spider-Man, working on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and his journey to becoming a series showrunner. Tramme…

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Sophie Nicolaou: Navigating Life, Loss, and Creativity in Los Angeles: A Deep Dive Stamie & Sophie 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

In this engaging conversation, Stamie Karakasidis and Sophie Nicolao explore the current state of Los Angeles, reflecting on the devastating impact of recent fires on communities and personal lives. They delve into the challenges of navigating grief, the importance of love and support, and the complexities of personal and professional growth. The d…

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Putting Tech in its Place with Helena Norberg-Hodge + friends 48:50

4M ago48:50

48:50

What's lost when we hand over skills or experiences to technology ? We sat down with localisation pioneer Helena Norberg-Hodge to learn more about the waves of radical economic and social changes she has experienced first hand. In 1975, as a student of linguistics amongst the glacial melt of the Himalayas, Helena witnessed the rapid erosion of trad…

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Gary McNeill: Make It Last 59:39

4M ago59:39

59:39

How do we make magic boards last longer? Gary McNeill and Dave have been experimenting with alternative, non-petrochemical materials for the last decade. The front runner in their experiments? Flax cloth, for board strength and durability. Stab recently ran The Electric Acid Surfboard Test, to explore the validity of their flax tinkerings. This epi…

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Mastering ADHD, Mindset, and Success: Stamie Karakasidis & Andy Murphy on Personal Growth & Neuroplasticity 1:30:39

5M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

In this engaging conversation, Stamie Karakasidis reconnects with her mindset coach, Andy Murphy, to discuss the complexities of ADHD, personal growth, and cultural observations. They explore the generational patterns of ADHD, the impact of mentorship, and the importance of self-awareness in navigating life's challenges. The discussion also delves …

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Ep. 111 - School Administrator Aisha Christa Atkinson 1:01:47

5M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club, pop culture journalist Victoria L. Johnson (@missoldskool) speaks with Aisha Christa Atkinson aka The LIT Sensei! She’s a school administrator, instructional coach, classroom educator, interim content area specialist, educational technology enthusiast, advocate…and a moonie, of course! We discuss being a…

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Krista Comer: Reading Power 47:32

5M ago47:32

47:32

How do you better a culture? How do we better surf culture? Dr. Krista Comer is a scholar of American literature and cultural politics. She has written widely about women and surfing as a way "to build bridges between university and community, or subcultural knowledges. Because we need each other to understand the worlds we inhabit, and to make bet…

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Otto Flores: Stepping Up 1:04:06

5M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Many professional athletes struggle to transition from their sport-as-career. The highs are often out of reach for pedestrian life - especially for pro surfers who spend their years in whirlwinds of hedonistic wave chasing. For Puerto Rican tube connoisseur Otto Flores, the key to transition was community. After many national titles and a spell on …

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Gail Couper: With Bells On 52:35

5M ago52:35

52:35

Called the "most underrated sports person in Australia" and the "greatest Bells surfer of all time” Gail Couper has been both: at the centre and the sideline of surf culture and sport for the better part of her 77 years. She's seen a lot change, and helped to lay the foundation for Aussie surf culture as we know it today. Gail is a five-time nation…

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Lane Davey: Body Language 58:09

5M ago58:09

58:09

How many kids from Tennessee end up devoting their life to the world's heaviest waves? At least one. That's Lane Davey: Pipe Disciple, PhD, journalist and college lecturer at UH Mānoa. Lane has dedicated much of her adult life to being present in the line-up at Pipeline – she was long the lone woman amongst the sword fight. We trace her unlikely tr…

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Danny Johnson: Don't Overthink It 1:12:53

6M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

We’re getting tangential. This episode is part of a three episode slip slide behind the scenes of a project that Dave’s been working on for the better part of 2024: The Electric Acid Surfboard test. It's a series that explores “alternative” surfboard design. Basically, iconic surfers on left-field, experimental surf craft. Our very own aquatic womb…

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Jamie Brisick: Breaking the Surface 1:15:02

7M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Who modelled kindness for you? Who showed you how to be kind and curious in the face of difference? Before he was a Fulbright Scholar, Jamie Brisick surfed on the ASP world tour from 1986 to 1991, and has since documented surf culture extensively. His writings and photographs have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Ja…

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Josie Prendergast: Tidal Transitions 1:08:08

7M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Longevity in any career begs for reinvention. With more than a decade at the pro surfing game, Josie Prendergast has been navigating new waters in her career - by taking the reins on her own storytelling. Born in Siargao and raised in both Australia and the Philippines, Josie is a standout surfer on any craft – from 10+ gliders to fishes – and she’…

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Ep. 110 - Seven Seas Entertainment Sales and Marketing Manager Lauren Hill 54:03

7M ago54:03

54:03

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club, pop culture journalist Victoria L. Johnson talks with Seven Seas Entertainment Sales and Marketing Manager Lauren Hill about magical girl series like Creamy Mami, BL and shojo recommendations for Sailor Moon fans, and her work at Seven Seas Entertainment!

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Hollywood Style, Celebrity Fashion & Success: Marissa Machado on Authenticity, Grooming & Career Hustle 1:04:59

8M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this engaging conversation, Hollywood stylist Marissa Machado shares her journey from a small-town girl in Bakersfield to working with A-list celebrities like the Jonas Brothers. She discusses the importance of personal style, grooming tips for men, and the cultural connections that shape her identity. Marissa emphasizes the hustle required in t…

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Hanneke Boon: At the Helm 1:07:55

8M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Did sailing have more to do with early human locomotion than the wheel? Hanneke Boon, head of James Wharram Designs, suggests that may be so. Born in the Netherlands, Hanneke grew up in a sailing family. She was building and sailing Polynesian Catamarans at the age of fourteen and joined the James Wharram team at the age of 20. A gifted artist / gr…

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Ep. 109 - Aniplex Localization Coordinator Alexandria Hill 33:12

9M ago33:12

33:12

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, pop culture journalist and host Victoria L. Johnson talks to Alexandria Hill about being an anime localization coordinator at Aniplex, her favorite teas and RPGs, and why her favorite Sailor Senshi are Sailor Mercury *and* Sailor Moon!Subscribe to the Sailor Moon Fan Club on YouTube, Spotify, App…

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Mastering Money: Financial Freedom, Real Estate & Smart Investing with Stamie & Gaby 1:02:41

9M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Stamie and Gaby's conversations revolves around the topics of money management, financial literacy, and the importance of understanding personal finance. The hosts discuss the challenges of navigating the real estate industry and the impact of commissions on buyers and sellers. They also touch on the significance of saving money, investing, and pla…

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Bob McTavish: Trim & Wonder 57:56

9M ago57:56

57:56

Over the last half century, Bob McTavish has shaped thousands of custom surfboards. Always an innovator in surfboard design and technology, Bob pioneered cutting edge changes to the basic concept of a surfboard. In 1965, he started tinkering with rail and bottom design to maximise performance. This was part of the movement that would become known a…

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Ep. 108 - Librarian Mychal Threets 48:47

9M ago48:47

48:47

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, pop culture journalist and host Victoria L. Johnson talks to Mychal Threets, one of the coolest librarians on the internet!They talk about his upcoming work with PBS Kids, misconceptions about librarians, and how having fun isn't hard if you have a library card!Subscribe to the Sailor Moon Fan Cl…

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Ruby Southwell: Natural Action 1:18:38

10M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Did you feel safe in your childhood home? If not, were you able to leave, or did you have to stay? Ruby Southwell hit the road, travelling solo for years, searching for guidance. What she found was a deep and clear inner well - and a renewed love for riding waves. At age 22, Ruby moved to Indonesia’s remote Mentawai Islands, where she surf guided, …

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Brett Burcher: Deep Breaths 1:08:32

10M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

What's the most challenging experience you've faced? Did it ultimately hinder or heighten your self-clarity? Brett Burcher is a heavy water specialist - a slab hunter who chases the thickest waves to some of the most far flung locations. He was given an irrevocable invitation to learn to lay down, be still and breathe when he hit the reef and suffe…

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Levelling Breath Practice with Brett Burcher 7:25

10M ago7:25

7:25

As a follow up to our episode with heavy water specialist Brett Burcher we wanted to share a couple of breathwork practices that Brett found most practical in his own life - whether he’s dealing with insomnia, or about to drop into a bomb set wave. This is a levelling breath practice— not an upper or downer -- just a way to reconnect with a gentle …

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Energising Breath Practice with Brett Burcher 2:39

10M ago2:39

2:39

In this bonus episode slab hunter Brett Burcher takes us through an energising breath practice that he’s found useful when you need a little extra pep in your step. This is your reminder: breathe like you mean it. Send us a text ... Listen with Lauren L. Hill & Dave Rastovich Sound + Video Engineer: Ben J Alexander Theme song: Shannon Sol Carroll A…

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Nidala Barker: Where We Belong 1:36:57

11M ago1:36:57

1:36:57

“Whether or not you think you belong to the Earth is irrelevant, for you simply do. By virtue of breathing in you receive a gift of oxygen given by the tree and soil, by virtue of breathing out you gift carbon dioxide to the kelp so the fish may have their home. To accept our shared responsibility to the Earth, IS to remember our belonging.” – Nida…

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Ep. 107 - Sailor Moon Voice Actress Terri Hawkes 46:22

11M ago46:22

46:22

In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, pop culture journalist and host Victoria L. Johnson talks to Terri Hawkes, the iconic voice actress for the original English dub voice of Serena aka Sailor Moon!They discuss the story of how she landed the job of Sailor Moon, some of her favorite memories recording the series, voicing Toast on Be…

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Dr. Kevin Stone: How to Play Forever 49:59

11M ago49:59

49:59

Why are some octogenarians still surfing, while others struggle to walk up the stairs? It isn’t luck. Harvard and Stanford trained Orthopaedic surgeon Kevin R. Stone, MD, believes that injuries present as opportunities to better our athletic potential - they can make us fitter, faster, and stronger than before. He is the author of Play Forever: How…

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Ep. 106 - Dashaun Wesley 29:48

11M ago29:48

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In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, Dashaun Wesley talks about hosting HBO's voguing reality competition show, Legendary (and the time he dressed up as Tuxedo Mask on it!), MCing Beyoncé's Cecred hair show, and which Sailor Moon character would win a ballroom competition.Follow Dashaun on Instagram and Twitter: @dashaunwesleyWatch …

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Pauline Menczer: The Uncensored Underdog 1:25:06

12M ago1:25:06

1:25:06

How to fund a pro surfing career in the 1980s? Sell stickers, Levi’s jeans, bicycles, whatever. Sleep in your board bag. Live on a diet of mushrooms and bread. World Champion Pauline Menczer got resourceful and hustled however it took to get her to the next stop of the tour. “In the 80s and 90s, surf culture was toxic, especially towards women. Pau…

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Sung Min Cho: African Aloha 1:11:51

12M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

When is surfing about more than just selfish wave hoggery? Mozambique’s first professional surfer, Sung Min Cho, or ‘Mini’ for short, is writing a new story for surfing – he’s part of a burgeoning surf culture rising from the wake of three decades of armed conflict in the region. In 2018, Mini co-counded Tofo surf club, Mozambique’s outpost of Surf…

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Torren Martyn & Aiyana Powell: Solo, Together 1:36:15

12M ago1:36:15

1:36:15

Ever want to pack up normalcy and set sail over the horizon? What’s it really like to live at sea for a year and rarely be further than 35 feet from your new significant other? Torren Martyn and Aiyana Powell talk us through the peaks and troughs of life aboard Calypte, a borrowed 35-foot sailing boat that they spent 12 months sailing 9,000-kilomet…

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Luxury Real Estate & High-Stakes Deals: Adam Rosenfeld on Beverly Hills Market & being on Netflix's 'Buying Beverly Hills" 1:04:01

1y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

So happy to welcome my friend Adam Rosenfeld to the show. You will love him as much as I do! Smart, kind, sharp, insighful and oh so many things.... Adam Rosenfeld is a prominent real estate agent based in Beverly Hills, known for his expertise in the luxury property market. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the local real esta…

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Ep. 105 - Prince Diamond Voice Actor Robert Bockstael 56:08

1y ago56:08

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SURPRISE! Here's another episode from "the vault"! Today marks the anniversary of the Sailor Moon R anime premiere which is the perfect time to share our interview with the voice actor for Prince Diamond! Podcast Description:In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, the original English voice actor for Prince Diamond, Robert Bockstael, t…

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Ep. 104 - Karama Horne aka TheBlerdGurl 1:43:45

1y ago1:43:45

1:43:45

SURPRISE! Here's an episode from the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast vault. *This episode was recorded in 2022*Podcast Description:In this episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast, Karama Horne aka TheBlerdGurl talks about growing up surrounded by geekdom, looking out for cosplayers in her book, and matches the Sailor Senshi to members of the Dora …

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Annie Ford: Adventurous Activism 1:42:44

1+ y ago1:42:44

1:42:44

The loudest human-made sounds: Nuclear Bomb (224 dB), Rocket launch (204 dB). And clocking in at 260 underwater decibels is the seismic blast, part of a process for exploring for oil and gas in the ocean. Unlike bombs and rockets, however, seismic blasts "fire approximately every 10 seconds around the clock for months at a time." For eight years, M…

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Sally Parkin: Sell the House 1:05:11

1+ y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Are you investing in yourself and your curiosities? At 63, Sally Parkin sold her home to spend the better part of 2023 surfing in Australia with her family. Sally is known for "single handedly" reviving the 100 year old tradition of English surfing on wooden bodyboards. She first surfed one at age 5, and decades later, when her family's quiver star…

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Stu Nettle: Voice & Vertigo 1:13:30

1+ y ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Injuries are mostly out of our control. But recovery offers many choices. Will we allow the scar tissue to stiffen or soften us? Stu Nettle is the editor of Swellnet, one of Australia's leading independent surf media and forecasting sites, where he has written about board design, surf industry happenings, surf science, and coastal geology since 200…

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Pacha Lina Luque Light: Learning the Language 1:41:32

1+ y ago1:41:32

1:41:32

Raised on a diet of deep ecology and the DIY spirit of her single mom, Pacha Light earned her first surfboard busking as a tween. She then forged her way into professional surfing as a teenager on Australia’s Gold Coast: signing a big endemic sponsor, training every day, and making a name for herself as a competitor and surf model. Until she couldn…

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Tyler C. Wilde: The Missing Piece 1:09:07

1+ y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Have you ever felt like something was wrong, but you weren't quite sure how to name it? Tyler Wilde is a teacher and bodysurfer from southern California. In 2017, Tyler won the prestigious International Surf Festival bodysurfing contest and was later voted into the Gillis Beach Bodysurfing Association as one of their youngest members. As a physical…

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Tom Carroll: Under the Lip 1:24:54

1+ y ago1:24:54

1:24:54

A little fire can keep you warm; a big fire can burn your house down. Two time ASP World Surfing Champion Tom Carroll speaks candidly about his struggles to harness the power that made him famous. From the highs of professional surfing to addiction and meditation, his large life is a study in harnessing and honing one's power in mind and body. Few …

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Christian and Ka'ale Sea: Many Beginnings 2:00:25

1+ y ago2:00:25

2:00:25

Many of us dream of laying roots in some balmy, wave-rich location far from where we sprouted - to grow food and let the ocean dictate the day. Few of us do it. Christian and Ka'ale Sea have spent the last 21 years together - surfing, diving, planting, growing a family. They have three daughters, all homeschooled on the remote West Coast of Sumba I…

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Flora Christin Butarbutar: Kampung Life 1:07:08

1+ y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Around 500,000 people were displaced by the 2018 earthquake that rocked the island of Lombok in Indonesia. It was estimated that 80% of all structures were levelled on the North of the island. At the time, Flora Christin Butarbutar, then in her early 20s, had taken up surfing on the Island of Bali. Originally from Sumatra, Flora was shaken by the n…

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Moana Jones Wong: Awakening 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Can a single wave really change your life? For Hawaiian waterwoman Moana Jones Wong, one wave changed everything. She shares about the fated, sparkling bomb at Pipeline that altered both her sense of self, and her surfing career. Moana made history by winning the first ever Women’s Championship Tour event at Pipeline. As a North Shore local, she cu…

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Lewis Arnold and Chris Nelson: Neoprene is Toxic 1:17:49

2y ago1:17:49

1:17:49

What do neoprene wetsuits have to do with Cancer Alley ? The global wetsuit industry is valued at around $2.8 Billion USD. "The vast majority of wetsuits on sale today are made of a synthetic rubber called Neoprene. Neoprene – the commercial name for chloroprene rubber – is the product of a toxic, carcinogenic chemical process. There is only one ch…

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Felicity Palmateer: Nature’s Course 58:13

2y ago58:13

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If you only had 10 healthy years left of life, would you choose to know it ? Big wave surfer Felicity Palmateer is known for her paddle-ins at Peahi, commentating WSL events, starring in Australian Survivor (twice) and holding the record for largest wave ever ridden by an Aussie woman. Parallel to her successful surfing career, Felicity has navigat…

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Summer Travel, Flight Etiquette & World Cup Talk with Stamie & Sophie Nicolaou 1:04:31

2y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Show favorite Sophie Nicolaou- Greek legend- returns to the show for a very fun episode! It is summer travel season and Stamie and Sophie tackle the proper etiquette when flying on a plane! They also talk about Sophie's difficult time saying "no", how Stamie missed out on the best mom party ever, an Uber horror story, Sophie's trip to Italy, the up…

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Elizabeth Nguyen: Ancestral Stream 1:16:26

2y ago1:16:26

1:16:26

“Each of us occupies a singular ecological niche in the web of life that is uniquely ours, and when we restore ourselves to health and vitality, we contribute to the health and vitality of our entire planet.” Such is the philosophy of psychiatrist and surfer Dr. Elizabeth Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen specialises in cross cultural psychiatry, the intersection…

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Living in Overtime with Stage 4 Cancer, 1,800 Hours of Chemo and finding joy with Joe Wilson 1:22:20

2y ago1:22:20

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In this unforgettable episode, Stamie sits down with her the very talented, funny and all-around badass friend Joe Wilson, who refuses to let terminal pancreatic cancer define him. Instead, he's "living in overtime" – a title he proudly owns after outlasting doctors' expectations. Joe shares wild stories from his days as a private investigator (yes…

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Chris Del Moro: Lead with Deeds 1:40:01

2y ago1:40:01

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With gender norms up in the air, what does it mean to be a dad today? For Chris Del Moro, it means showing up for it all - good, bad, and messy - and maintaining stability for his family. Chris is an artist, surfer and devoted father to his two boys. He shares about the pivotal experiences with his own fathers and mentors that shaped him into the s…

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