Locals from around the world share the hidden treasures of their city. We’ll go beyond the basic tourist attractions to discover the best things to do, eat, drink, and see from a local’s point of view. Whether you’re using airline miles, hotel points, or cold hard cash to travel, our goal is for you to have the best experience possible when you visit these cities thanks to the insider knowledge of our guests. Stay tuned and subscribe so that you can join us when we travel there.
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Readings and conversation with The New Yorker's poetry editor, Kevin Young.
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Hey athletes, parents and humans. Welcome to the Thrive with Trevor Huffman Podcast. I'll be sharing 20 years of my NBA (I had a cup of Joe there), NCAA and overseas basketball playing, training, and pro coaching experience to help you guys find your athletic edge and thrive. What is Thrive? I really want to give you a deep dive into the lives, routines, habits, and mindsets of the world's best and brightest, whether they're mental performance coaches, leadership professors, pro basketball p ...
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Pulling back the curtain with your favorite celebrities, stars, and professional wrestlers talking all things style and fashion. THREADS breaks down iconic looks from iconic moments in the past.
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The PR Maven® Podcast uses a combination of traditional networking techniques and the power of social media to help you build your personal and professional brand. The podcast features interviews with industry leaders, top executives, media personalities and online influencers about public relations and their personal brand. Each week, Nancy Marshall, The PR Maven®, connects with a special guest to talk about their career, and business or organization, as well as the latest news and events t ...
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Erika Meitner joins Kevin Young to read “What Work Is,” by Philip Levine, and her own poem “To Gather Together.” Meitner’s books include “Useful Junk” and “Holy Moly Carry Me,” which won the 2018 National Jewish Book Award in Poetry. She is currently a Mandel Institute Cultural Leadership Program Fellow, and she’s the director of the M.F.A. program…
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David St. John joins Kevin Young to read “Picking Grapes in an Abandoned Vineyard,” by Larry Levis, and his own poem “The Shore.” St. John is the author of many poetry collections and the recipient of honors including the Rome Fellowship and an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the O. B. Hardison Prize from the Folg…
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Edward Hirsch joins Kevin Young to read, “96 Vandam,” by Gerald Stern, and his own poem “Man on a Fire Escape.” Hirsch's honors include a MacArthur Fellowship, a National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pablo Neruda International Presidential Medal of Honor, and a National Jewish Book Award. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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Jericho Brown joins Kevin Young to read, “When,” by Elizabeth Alexander, and his own poem, “Colosseum.” Jericho Brown, who received the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in poetry for his collection “The Tradition.” He’s a 2024 MacArthur Fellow and a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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Kevin Young and Deborah Garrison Discuss “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker”
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35:48This year, The New Yorker turns one hundred years old, and, to celebrate the occasion, we’re publishing an anthology: “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker, 1925-2025.” Deborah Garrison, a poet and an editor at Knopf, who worked closely with The New Yorker on this exciting project, joins Kevin Young to discuss the anthology. Learn about your ad ch…
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Dobby Gibson joins Kevin Young to read “I have slept in many places, for years on mattresses that entered,” by Diane Seuss, and his own poem “This Is a Test of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Wireless Warning System.” Gibson is the author of five poetry collections, including, most recently, “Hold Everything.” He’s also the recipient of fel…
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Rae Armantrout joins Kevin Young to read “Mother,” by Dorothea Lasky, and her own poem “Finally.” Armantrout’s many books include “Go Figure,” “Finalists,” “Conjure,” and “Wobble.” Her collection “Versed” won a National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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Jim Moore joins Kevin Young to read “I wonder if I will miss the moss,” by Jane Mead, and his own poem “Mother.” Moore has published eight poetry collections, including, most recently, “Prognosis.” He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple Minnesota Book Awards. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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Amber Tamblyn joins Kevin Young to read “The Dahlias,” by Didi Jackson, and her own poem “This Living.” Tamblyn, a writer, director, and actor, is the creator of the newsletter “Listening in the Dark” and the editor of an anthology of the same title. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…
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5: Swerve Strickland talks Meaning Behind His Look(s), His Inspiration, Time At AEW And WWE
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27:39Shane "Swerve" Strickland (@)swerveconfident is a professional wrestler, rapper, actor, and Mogul Embassy leader. He is FKA Isiah Swerve Scott in WWE and in AEW he is back to his original name of Swerve Strickland. He sits down with McKenzie Mitchell in Orlando, FL to talk about his evolution of looks and appearance throughout the years, his experi…
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14: Ryan Cabrera Talks Iconic Hairstyles, Personal Style, His Wife Alexa Bliss, New Music, And More!
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34:08Ryan Cabrera (@ryancabrera) is a platinum selling singer-songwriter. His major label debut, Take It All Away hit #8 on the Billboard 200 Album Charts and he has captured hearts of American music fans ever since. His tunes have been featured on multiple popular on television shows and movies such as Fantastic Four, Son of the Mask, Will and Grace, a…
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8: John "Morrison" Hennigan Talks WWE Career, MNM Days, Dirt Sheet, Tough Enough, The Miz, and Working With Taya!
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31:11John Hennigan (@johnhennigan) is a professional wrestler, actor, writer, producer, and stuntman. He is best known and FKA John Morrison in WWE. In 2002, John was the co-winner of Tough Enough with Matt Cappotelli where he went on to wrestle in OVW and ECW. Almost immediately in his early career he was a main player on the roster, wrestling the like…
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9: Barbie Blank Talks Evolution Of Kelly Kelly, Extreme Expose, Wearing Chaps Era, and Being A New Mom!
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26:10Barbie Blank (@thebarbieblank) is an American model, professional wrestler, and influencer. She is FKA Kelly Kelly in WWE where she is former Divas Champion and was the first female to win the 24/7 Championship. Barbie started her career in ECW and would trailblaze in the industry for nearly a decade. Barbie is one of the youngest to have a success…
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7: Taya Valkyrie Talks Working In Mexico, Looks In Every Phase Of Her Career, Inspirations, And More!
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35:55Kira Magnin-Forster (@)thetayavalkyrie) is a professional wrestler, fitness competitor, actress, and influencer. She is a multi-time champion in several promotions, holding the record for the longest reigns as Impact Knockouts and AAA Reina de Reinas Champion. Her background as a ballerina and gymnast set her up for her later career in wrestling, m…
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Alright! Nancy Marshall here, and buckle up because this is it, the grand finale! It's hard to believe, but this is the very last episode of the PR Maven Podcast. Six years! Six glorious years of spilling the tea, cracking open some good PR wisdom, and sharing a laugh or two along the way. You have always seen Nancy on the front but this all would …
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4: Jess Mckay And Cassie Lee Look Back On 'IIconic' Looks and Moments In Their Career
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21:48Jessica McKay (@jessicamckay) and Cassie Lee (@cassielee) are professional wrestlers, influencers, podcasters, former 2x champions, and new moms. Best known and FKA The Iiconics in WWE, they were tag team champions winning the titles at Wrestlemania 35. After their time in WWE, they had a run in TNA where they took on the name he IInspiration and b…
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How To Use Your Strengths To Develop Your Personal Brand, With Christine Tieri – Episode 141
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41:00What are your strengths and how can you use them to grow your personal brand? In this episode, Chris Tieri explains how to leverage your strengths to develop your personal brand. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Chris talks about how she discovered her passion for coaching, how to use your strengths finder results and how to build your person…
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13: Chelsea Green On Hot Mess Character, WWE Tag Titles, Being Toyetic, And Much More!
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47:15Chelsea Green (@chelseaagreen) is a Canadian professional wrestler, influencer, stunt woman, and actress. She is a former TNA Knockouts Champion and WWE Women's Tag Team Champion. Green trained under Lance Storm and has years of experience in the ring. She has been a featured character on the likes of NWA, Lucha Underground, Ring of Honor, and many…
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The Power of Human Connection in PR ft. Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada - Episode 281
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33:29In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall explores the power of storytelling in PR and branding with Tangia Renee Al-awaji Estrada. Tangia, a PR and brand strategist and co-founder of BIPOC Podcast Creators, shares her journey from political science and community organizing to founding her own PR agency. The conversation covers …
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2: Mandy Sacs Talks Gear Throughout The Years, One That Didn't Get Recognized, Wrestlemania 35 And More
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16:26Amanda Rose Saccomanno (@mandysacs) is an American professional wrestler, television personality, and fitness and figure competitor. FKA Mandy Rose, she is best known for her time in WWE as NXT Women’s Champion and the leader of Toxic Attraction. Amanda got her start in professional wrestling through Tough Enough and later was a featured character …
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Valzhyna Mort Reads Victoria Amelina and Wisława Szymborska
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43:31Valzhyna Mort joins Kevin Young to read “Testimonies” by Victoria Amelina, which Mort translated from the Ukrainian, and “Map,” by Wisława Szymborska, which was translated, from the Polish, by Clare Cavanagh. Mort’s collection “Music for the Dead and Resurrected” won the 2021 International Griffin Poetry Prize and the 2022 UNT Rilke Prize. Her othe…
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How Being Yourself Is the Best Way To Build Your Brand With Lee Goldberg – Episode 79
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46:40Your personal brand isn’t about being someone else, so why would you be anyone besides your authentic self when building your personal brand? In this PR Maven® Podcast episode, Lee Goldberg, an anchor for the Morning Report at NEWS CENTER Maine, shares how he has built his personal brand on social media. Instead of developing a different profession…
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3: Torrie Wilson Discusses WWE Hall of Fame Dress, First Ever Lingerie Match, Inspiration and More
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15:55THREADS with MCKENZIE MITCHELL // EP 3 // TORRIE WILSON Torrie Wilson (@torriewilson) is an American model, former fitness competitor and professional wrestler. She is best known for her tenure in WWE. As a fitness competitor, Wilson won Miss Galaxy in 1999. Shortly after, she was signed by World Championship Wrestling, where she was a integral par…
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Growing Your Brand Through Public Speaking and Social Media Featuring April Chavez - Episode 280
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32:03In this episode, Nancy hosts performance coach April Chavez. They discuss April's journey from being a police officer and living with lupus to becoming a performance coach and public speaker. April emphasizes the importance of spiritual, intellectual, and physical wellness, and shares insights on how her experiences and challenges have shaped her a…
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12: Sharmell Huffman On Her Evolution In Wrestling, WWWE Hall Of Fame, Being A Nitro Girl, And Style!
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31:48Sharmell Huffman (@sharmellhuffman) is a professional wrestler, valet, pageant queen, professional dancer turned entrepreneur and actress. She is the wife of Booker T Huffman and played a crucial part in his career. Sharmell is now a WWE Hall of Famer for blazing a trail in WWE as one of the original WCW Nitro Girls. Outside of wrestling, her accom…
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How To Use Digital Media To Build Relationships for Print Publications With Lisa DeSisto, CEO and Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News – Episode 47
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39:02How are these Maine newspapers adapting to the digital age? CEO and Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, publishing Central Maine News, Portland Press Herald and Sun Journal publications, Lisa DeSisto explains in this episode. Lisa shares how she was initially hired at MaineToday Media in 2012 because of her digital expertise, helping balan…
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Raymond Antrobus joins Kevin Young to read “A Protactile Version of ‘Tintern Abbey,’ ” by John Lee Clark, and his own poem “Signs, Music.” Antrobus has received the Rathbones Folio Prize, the Ted Hughes Award from the Poetry Society, the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, the Lucille Clifton Legacy Award, and a Somerset Maugham Award, amo…
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Tips To Become the Most Sought-After Podcast Guest with Michelle Glogovac - Episode 279
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34:47This podcast episode is sponsored by Pitchcraft. In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall sits down with Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker™, award-winning publicist and founder of the MLG Collective. They discuss the importance of traditional and digital networking techniques for brand growth. Michelle shares her circui…
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2: Natalya Neidhart on Wearing Pink and Black, Hart Legacy, Divas of Doom, and Favorite Looks Ever!
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42:17Natalya Neidhart (@natbynature) is professional wrestler with over 2 decades of experience and knowledge! With 17 years under the WWE umbrella, she is a multi-time women's champion. Natalya is one of the only women to hold both the Diva's Championship and Smackdown Women's Championship. She is a 4th generational superstar as a member of the Hart Dy…
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1: Matt Cardona Talks Hidden Messages In Gear, Stories Never Told, Iconic Looks In Wwe And More
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17:28Matt Cardona (@themattcardona) is a professional wrestler, Major Wrestling Figure podcast host, and owner of Big Rubber Guys toys and Major Bendies. He is FKA Zack Ryder in WWE and since his release in 2020, he has been a Death Match King, Indy God and Belt Collector, and has held championships all over the world. He sits down with McKenzie Mitchel…
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10: Jordynne Grace On Making History, Gear Evolution, Being The Juggernaut, And Untold Stories!
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30:05Jordynne Grace (@jordynnegrace) is a bodybuilder, powerlifter, professional wrestler and influencer. She is a Triple Crown TNA Knockouts Champion, currently in her third reign. Jordynne Grace recently made history when we showed up on WWE television to challenge for a title on NXT Battleground against Roxanne Perez. In this episode, Grace talks abo…
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How to Start Your Personal Brand, With Kit Huffman - Episode 190
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39:05How do you build a personal brand? Find out in this episode as Kit Huffman explains how to start a personal brand, sharing her tips and the steps she uses with her clients. Kit explains what personal branding is, how to identify a goal for building a personal brand and talks about how networking will give your brand a boost, sharing tips on how to …
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Bhopal, India | Upper Lake, Holi Festival of Colors & Birla Temple
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34:50We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-r…
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Threads with McKenzie Mitchell explores the intersection of fashion, sports, and entertainment, uncovering the stories behind the iconic looks from iconic moments. Each episode features in-depth interviews with athletes, entertainers, and fashion icons, revealing the personal and often emotional journeys behind their most memorable outfits. From th…
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What Personal Branding Means To A Champion Ski Racer, With Sam Morse - Episode 278
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36:31In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall, introduces her guest, Sam Morse, a professional ski racer with the U.S. Ski Team. Sam discusses his journey from learning to ski at a young age at Sugarloaf, to achieving impressive results on the international stage including a top 10 finish in the World Cup. The conversation delves in…
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Seattle, WA | Bumbershoot, Chihuly Garden & Museum of Pop Culture
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31:54We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That…
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Why It Is Wrong To Think the Press Release Is Dead, With Jody Fisher - Episode 208
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37:37As a public relations veteran, Jody Fisher brings his vast knowledge to this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast. Jody shares some of his secrets to success, in particular, always trying to be helpful to the reporter rather than just trying to get a result for your client. He explains how he trains his clients for media interviews by making sure they …
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Allensworth, CA | State Park History, Juneteenth Event & National Parks
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39:45We’re in Allensworth, California with Carmen Setness, Sasha Biscoe and Trooper Dave Jones of FriendsOfAllensworth.org. We talk about exploring Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, celebrating Juneteenth, and using the city as a jumping off point to visit California’s national parks. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com…
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How This Magazine Is Growing In The Digital Age: Owner of Journey Magazines Carolyn Delaney - Ep 277
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34:05In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, Nancy hosts Carolyn Delaney, founder and CEO of Journey Enterprises. Carolyn shares her transformative journey from leading IT departments to founding a media company dedicated to making recovery from addiction visible and reducing stigma through inspiring stories, resources, and community events. Journey E…
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Sarasota, FL | Ringling Circus Museum, Marie Selby Gardens & Manatees
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26:22We’re in Sarasota, Florida, with Tracy McHugh of ChasingWonderful.com. We talk about touring the Ringling Circus Museum, walking through the Marie Selby Gardens and looking for manatees while kayaking. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/sarasota Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns F…
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How Marketing Can Help Overcome Challenges in Higher Education With Cheryl Broom - Episode 168
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35:52After beginning her career as a journalist, Cheryl Broom got her start in public relations as a public information officer. Her career led her to higher education, which has been her focus ever since. In this episode, Cheryl describes the types of clients she works with, the challenges they face and what role marketing can play to overcome those ch…
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Shanghai, China | Yu Garden, Pearl Tower & MagLev Trains
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41:38We’re in Shanghai, China, with Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi. We talk about exploring the Yu Garden, taking in the views from the Pearl Tower observation deck, and taking a MagLev train from the airport. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/shanghai Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern trav…
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How To Build Your Own PR Business With Delaney Vetter – Episode 276
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43:28In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall welcomes guest Delaney Vetter, an independent PR strategist and copywriter specializing in the food and beverage and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Delaney shares her journey from a food-obsessed kid to a PR expert, her experience interning at a marketing agency in Portland, Orego…
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We’re with Ben Camille of TravelDefend.com to ask if travel insurance is worth it? We compare single-trip vs. annual travel insurance, how travel insurance compares to credit card benefits, and what type of exclusions listeners need to be aware of. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/travelinsurance Miles & points make tr…
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Amy Woolard joins Kevin Young to read “Via Negativa,” by Charles Wright, and her own poem “Late Shift.” Woolard, whose debut poetry collection, “Neck of the Woods,” won the 2018 Alice James Award from Alice James Books. She is the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont Studio Center, and the Breadloaf Writers…
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Episode 147: How Innovation, Sustainability and Employee Wellness Build a Brand, With Rob Tod
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52:00Innovative products are not always immediately accepted by customers. This was the case for Allagash Brewing Company owner Rob Tod who explains his journey to success in this episode. After shifting customer tastes, Allagash was hit with another challenge – COVID-19. With seventy percent of their business coming from bars and restaurants, Allagash …
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Angouleme, France | Hotel de Ville, Les Halles Market & Cartoon Murals
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38:17We’re in Angouleme, France, with Kylie Lang of LifeInRuralFrance.com. We talk about touring the Hotel de Ville, a 12th-century castle, exploring the Les Halles market, and searching for more than 30 cartoon murals around the city. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/angouleme Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…
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Episode 275: Public Relations Reimagined with Pitchcraft: A Deep Dive with Founders Kelsey and Derrick Ogletree
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38:51In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall welcome Kelsey and Derrick Ogletree, founders of Pitchcraft, a people-focused PR platform that aims to restore integrity and accountability in the media industry. Founded in 2021 and based in Florence, Alabama, Pitchcraft distinguishes itself by integrating a journalist's perspective int…
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Palm Springs, CA | Modernism Week, Aerial Tramway & The Living Desert
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40:17We’re in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on eve…
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Episode 274: 680,000 Followers on Facebook but Only Earning $800 a Month! Hear From Lisa Steele, Founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, on Evaluating and Adjusting Your Marketing Strategy
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32:02In this podcast episode, host Nancy interviews Lisa Steele, the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily and a fifth-generation chicken keeper, about her journey from a career on Wall Street to becoming an authority on backyard chicken keeping and her recent pivot to the culinary world. Lisa shares insights into her childhood, her initial hesitance towards chic…
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