A podcast about the scientific study of language and the brain. Neuroscientist Stephen Wilson talks with leading and up-and-coming researchers about their work and ideas. This podcast is geared to an audience of scientists who are working in the field of language neuroscience, from students to postdocs to faculty.
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Sunday Reset is your opportunity to reset your mind with Life & Success Coach Nando Rodriguez. Join the transformation tribe for 15 minutes to get fully empowered and set your intention and goals for the week. Let go of the past week's "junk" (anger, resistance, and fear) and tap into your greatness. In 15 minutes, each Sunday restore: power, freedom, and be fully expressed in your own life, ultimately creating a life you love!
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2025 Communicator Award of Excellence in the Educational Series category 2024 People's Choice Podcast Awards Finalist Nominee x 2 Named "One of the Best Business Podcasts" by Ramsey Welcome to 'How I Built My Small Business,' where we explore real-life entrepreneurship and building a meaningful, balanced life. I started this podcast to honor my dad and help others navigate the messy, meaningful path of entrepreneurship. My guests (diverse in industry, experience, and background) open up abou ...
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Josh Davis phD - The Hidden Science of Communication: NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING
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42:26Today’s episode is not so much about starting a business, but a glimpse into the neuroscience of influence and the power of Neurolinguistic Programming. My guest is Dr. Josh Davis, PhD in psychology and neuroscience from Columbia University. He’s the international bestselling author of Two Awesome Hours and an upcoming title The Difference that Mak…
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Glenn Harrold - The Voice Behind Meditations That Have Helped Millions
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49:50Today’s guest is Glenn Harrold, a meditation guide whose relax and sleep well recordings have personally helped me get much needed rest at times when I’m tired but wired. Glenn is an international best selling self-help author and one of the world’s most successful hypnotherapists. His guided meditations and mindfulness audio titles have been strea…
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Neri Karra Sillaman - PIONEERS: What 46% of Fortune 500 Founders Have in Common (And What You Can Learn From Them)
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57:29As the daughter of immigrants, I’ve often turned to my own parents’ story for inspiration, a belief that we’re all capable of achieving anything we truly believe in, and a reminder that taking risks is often the key to making meaningful leaps in life. Today, I’m joined by Neri Karra Sillaman, who shares her extraordinary journey, from fleeing her h…
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Jennifer Tsay - Free Photo Shoots to $9M Revenue: The Surprising Business Model of SHOOTT
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46:35Jennifer Tsay is the co-founder and CEO of Shoott - with two Ts, a fast-growing company making professional photography more accessible for clients and a reliable supplemental income for photographers. In just seven years, Shoott has grown from $800K to over $9 million in revenue, achieving operational profitability and expanding services to over s…
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‘Can the mismatch negativity really be elicited by abstract linguistic contrasts?’ with Steve Politzer-Ahles and Bernard Jap
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1:08:42In this episode, I talk with Steve Politzer-Ahles and Bernard Jap about their paper ‘Can the mismatch negativity really be elicited by abstract linguistic contrasts?’, which was recently published as a Registered Report in Neurobiology of Language. Politzer-Ahles S, Jap BAJ. Can the mismatch negativity really be elicited by abstract linguistic cont…
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Lloyd Rooney – Dyslexia, Determination, and 135 Employees: THE JETSON GROUP Story
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51:36Today we have Lloyd Rooney sharing his journey - from leaving the traditional schooling system at 12 due to dyslexia, learning how he learned best, to bartending in the UK and now owner-operating multiple restaurants in New Zealand, employing over 135 people. Lloyed is a co-founder of The Jetson Group, a collection of distinctive restaurants in New…
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Tara Bielawski - Connecting the Seen and Unseen: A Personal Journey Into MEDIUMSHIP
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53:40Tara Bielawski is a medium and today’s conversation is not so much about starting a business and more so about perspective, her gift and her journey to mediumship. Losing my dad was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through, and it’s what led me to start this podcast. Conversations like this, whether you believe in mediumship or not, are part of my …
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Dr. Bill and Braden Rawls - CELLULAR WELLNESS: The Missing Piece in Modern Medicine
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52:20Today’s conversation with Dr. Bill Rawls and Braden Rawls is about understanding health at a cellular level. Dr. Bill Rawls is a licensed physician with over 30 years of experience in medicine. After facing a personal health crisis in his early forties, he turned to herbal and alternative medicine, restoring his health and becoming a leading voice …
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Kerri Futch - A Candid Year One at WOLF AND FOX, a Wisconsin Winery
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34:50Kerri Futch is a friend of mine who moved from Northern California to Wisconsin to be closer to family and to chase a dream vision for a Wolf and Fox, boutique winery and an event space. This episode is more of a casual conversation and catch-up between friends, but there are oodles of nuggets in her story, her strategic approach, and you’ll get re…
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What's going on with the NIH? with Julius Fridriksson
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45:44In the episode, I talk with Julius Fridriksson, Professor of Communication Sciences and Vice President for Research at the University of South Carolina, about what's going on with the NIH since the recent change of administration.By Stephen M. Wilson
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Duncan Wardle - Set Your Creativity Free Inside the IMAGINATION EMPORIUM
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50:49This interview was so entertaining to host because I felt like I was back in college for an hour and had the most interesting guest teacher who made me laugh, play games, and have fun - all while learning. Duncan Wardle, the former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, is on a mission to teach people how to access their natural creative abil…
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Jackie Ashton - Secrets to Landing a Non-Fiction Book Deal with THE BOOKMARK AGENCY
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42:12Today we’re diving into the world of publishing with Jackie Ashton—literary agent, journalist, and founder of Bookmark, a boutique agency helping thought leaders bring impactful books to life. Before launching The Bookmark Agency, Jackie was an agent at Lucinda Literary, where she landed major publishing deals for authors like Dave Pell (Please Scr…
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Christopher Helfrich - How EAT.LEARN.PLAY. is Changing Lives in Oakland
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41:24Today’s episode is part of Podcasthon, a global effort bringing thousands of podcasts together to raise awareness for charitable causes. My guest today is Christopher Helfrich, President and CEO of Eat. Learn. Play., the foundation he co-founded with Stephen and Ayesha Curry to tackle childhood hunger, early literacy, and active lifestyles for kids…
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Laura Wachtel - Why You Should Try IMPROV At Least Once
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36:46Laura Wachtel talks about how improv can make life—and work—better. The principles of improv—like saying ‘yes, and,’ thinking on your feet, and embracing the unexpected—can transform how you communicate, lead, and handle challenges. Laura is the owner of Zipline Improv, where she’s bringing improv out of the theater and into the real world—helping …
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Ru Hill - The Rise of SURF SIMPLY RESORT in Costa Rica
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1:03:15Ru Hill is the founder of Surf Simply, a globally renowned boutique coaching resort in Costa Rica that has transformed the way people learn to surf. Unlike traditional surf schools, Surf Simply takes a science-based, technique-driven approach, breaking down the complexities of surfing into teachable, measurable skills. This method has attracted eve…
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Alexa D'Agostino - Secrets to go from $0 to 7-8-9 FIGURES from a Serial 6x Exit Entrepreneur
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33:32Today, Dr. Alexa D’Agostino is coming on the show to share insights on how to build a company from six to seven figures or seven to eight. Alexa founded her first official company at 18 and went on to build and then exit multiple businesses achieving over nine figures in exits by the age of 30. As a part of her journey, she has raised over $100m fo…
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Hayes Hitchens - MOONDANCE ADVENTURES: Unplugging Teens with Life-Changing Adventure Travel
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51:51In today’s episode, Hayes Hitchens talks with us about his journey starting and building Moondance Adventures. Moondance is a teen adventure travel program that sends over 2000 teenagers each summer on trips across five continents and over twenty countries with a commitment to foster personal growth, leadership skills, problem solving, decision mak…
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Dr. Megan Lyons - Stop Burnout Before It Starts: Staying Healthy and Happy
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53:53Today we have Dr. Megan Lyons on the show to talk about recognizing early symptoms of burnout, ways to optimize your health, and fix the root causes of illness. Megan is a Harvard graduate with two Master’s degrees, two Board Certifications, and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition. She is a passionate health and wellness expert, inspiring others to f…
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Andy Hunter - Saving Indie Bookstores: The Innovated Model Behind BOOKSHOP.ORG
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43:59Andy Hunter is the founder CEO of bookshop.Org In todday's episode, he talks about his innovative solution to save indie bookstore. Quoting the New York Times, “The rapid rise of Bookshop.org during the shutdown has been hailed as a boon for independent stores.” B-Labs announced the company as one of the “best for the world,” and in the top 5% of a…
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Alexandra Janelli - HYPNOTHERAPY: What Celebrities and CEOs Know That You Don’t
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50:56Today we’re joined by Alexandra Janelli, a leading hypnotherapist and founder of ModrnSanctuary, an alternative beauty and wellness spa and winner of Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 “Best of Philly.” She is also the founder of My Burble, a transformative app designed to help users overcome stress, anxiety, sleep issues, and other personal challenges t…
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I’m trying something new this week by releasing a shortened highlights episode alongside the full one. It’s designed for those of you who may not have time to listen to the whole episode—perfect for a quick commute or a busy day. To be honest, it’s more work, and my ADD brain isn’t entirely convinced this idea is worth continuing, but I wanted to e…
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Geoff Smart - The Power of WHO from New York Times Bestseller
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53:03Today we’re diving into why building and scaling a business—and achieving more freedom and free time—starts with the “who” in your business. Our guest, Dr. Geoff Smart, is the Chairman and Founder of ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm specializing in helping companies make high-impact hiring and leadership decisions. With over $100 million in reve…
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Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business Coming January 21
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2:45🎉 Season 2 of How I Built My Small Business is Coming January 21! Get ready for more thought-provoking stories, expert wisdom, and actionable advice to help you grow in both business and life. This season, I’m sharing conversations with incredible guests, including: Ru Hill (Surf Simply Resort): Discover why his impactful business model and unique …
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2. Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired. Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2. Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired. Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired. Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.…
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Chanda Bell - The ELF ON THE SHELF: Unwrapping The Story
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39:54Welcome to a very merry episode of How I Built My Small Business! I’m Anne McGinty, your host, and I know I said no new episodes, but this is a surprise Christmas special. Today, we’re diving into the magical world of Santa’s little helpers with Chanda Bell, co-founder and co-CEO of The Lumistella Company, home of The Elf on the Shelf. Whether you’…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, host of the show. While full-length guest episodes are on hold for the holidays, I’ve prepared a collection of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired until Season 2. Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube. Let’s connect! Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired. Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired. Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.…
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Welcome to How I Built My Small Business: Bite-Sized! I’m Anne McGinty, your host. While we take a break from full-length guest episodes for the holidays, I’ve curated a series of short, impactful episodes to keep you inspired. Each bite-sized episode features a collection of powerful snippets from interviews, organized by topic for easy listening.…
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Season 1: Host Reflects, Celebrates, and Shares What's Next
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15:57As we draw season one to a close, I’m thrilled to share some of the heartwarming stories and pivotal lessons that we've heard on this journey. From grappling with technical hiccups like latency delays during my chat with Max Skinner of Two Rock Amplifiers to drawing inspiration from Jason Feifer's spontaneous interviewing style, this season has bee…
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John Kilcullen - The Rise of FOR DUMMIES and The Future of Publishing – Insights from the Creator of an Iconic Brand
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59:30John Kilcullen, the creator of the For Dummies brand and former chairman and CEO of IDG Books, shares his journey in building one of the world’s most iconic publishing series. In this episode, John delves into the rise of For Dummies, his experience leading other renowned brands like Frommer's Travel and Cliff’s Notes, and his time as president and…
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Farnoosh Torabi is SO MONEY: Mastering Mindset, Wealth, and Financial Freedom
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46:19Today we’re joined by Farnoosh Torabi, America’s leading personal finance expert who is dedicated to helping others become unapologetically rich. Farnoosh is an award-winning financial correspondent, television personality, and best-selling author of You’re So Money, A Healthy State of Panic, Psych Yourself Rich, and When She Makes More. Her Podcas…
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Jack Brewster - How NEWSREEL is Tackling Misinformation in Today’s News Landscape
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43:58Let's dive into a topic that affects all of us - how cellphones, social media, and AI are fundamentally reshaping the way we consume news and engage in politics. Jack Brewster is the Founder and CEO of Newsreel, an app designed to make news more accessible for young people and those that are digitally exhausted. As a Fullbright scholar in Germany, …
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Jason Feifer - Unlocking Opportunity with ENTREPRENEUR Editor-in-Chief
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31:19Jason is the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and is widely recognized as an authority on business and adapting to change. He's the author of the bestselling book Build for Tomorrow, host of the Help Wanted and Problem Solvers podcast and has been named a "Top Voice in Entrepreneurship" on LinkedIn. With decades of experience in national me…
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‘A mountain of small things’ with Masud Husain
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38:28In this episode, I talk with Masud Husain, Professor of Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, about his recent editorial ‘A mountain of small things’. Husain website Husain M. A mountain of small things. Brain 2024; 147: 739. [doi]By Stephen M. Wilson
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Ana Homayoun - Why Traditional Success Is Outdated: ERASING THE FINISH LINE
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48:51Ana Homayoun shares insights gained from over two decades of working with young people. Ana is the founder of Silicon Valley-based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, a non-profit focused on developing executive functioning skills in classrooms. She’s the author of four books, including her l…
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Duran Morley - No College? No Problem. 17 year old started VANSPEED instead.
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40:54Today, we're joined by Duran Morley, an action sports enthusiast who has built a thriving business centered around adventure living. Duran is the founder and CEO of VanSpeed, a company that converts sprinter vans into recreational vehicles for adventure-seeking customers. College wasn't the right path for Duran, and he found that he learned best by…
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Sophie Milliken MBE - From UNKNOWN TO UNFORGETTABLE: A Blueprint for Every Business Owner!
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57:12Sophie Milliken is a remarkable entrepreneur and leader with contributions that extend far beyond business. She co-founded City Ladies Networking, chairs the UK Charity Smart Works Newcastle, and serves as a Founding Ambassador for Every Child Needs a Mentor. Her dedication was recognized in 2023 when she was awarded an MBE by the Order of the Brit…
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Harshal Chokhawala - ZYMOCHEM’s Game-Changing Bio-Based Materials: Affordable and Sustainable!
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42:55Today we have Dr. Harshal Chokhawala chatting with us about starting a biotech company. Harshal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zymochem, which he founded in 2015 and recently celebrated a major milestone by closing a Series A funding round in January this year. As a speaker at the SynBioBeta conference in San Francisco and the Rethinking Materials co…
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Kimi Chadwick - 7 Figures in Just 6 Weeks at CRAVEN PUMPKIN PATCH – Without Any Farming Experience!
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30:04Kimi Chadwick chats with us about running a pumpkin patch without any farming experience! Kimi is the co-owner of Craven Farm, winners of the Best of Snohomish County two years in a row. She and her husband are incredibly savvy business owners who are utilizing vertical integration in nearly all aspects of their business, including a fleet of in-ho…
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Developmental dyslexia and neuroplasticity in aphasia with Maaike Vandermosten
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1:03:12In this episode, I talk with Maaike Vandermosten, Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at KU Leuven, about the neural basis of developmental dyslexia, and neuroplasticity in recovery from aphasia. Vandermosten website Vanderauwera J, Wouters J, Vandermosten M, Ghesquière P. Early dynamics of white matter deficits in children devel…
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Collin Hathaway - Private Equity Perspective: Secrets to Scaling from Small to Mid-Sized
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33:51Collin Hathaway shares strategies for scaling small businesses to mid-sized enterprises. Collin is the founder of Skylight Capital, a micro-private equity investor that acquires companies in the U.S. with $500,000 to $4m EBITDA. As part of his journey, he founded Flint Group, a collection of seven small residential home service businesses in HVAC a…
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Sandi Carter - No College? No Problem. From 22 to NZ’s "Beauty Salon of the Year" at 25
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26:28Sandi Carter calls in from New Zealand to share her story starting a skin clinic. Sandi is the founder CEO of Blush Skin Clinic, which she started in 2017 at the age of 22. Just three years later, she won a prestigious national award "New Zealand's Beauty Salon of the Year," which also landed her a feature in the national newspaper, the New Zealand…
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Jak Wonderly - Becoming a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Photographer
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1:00:39Today we have Jak Wonderly in the studio chatting with us about his journey to becoming a National Geographic photographer. Jak is an award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based in Northern California. His remarkable work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Smithsonian Life and the New York Times, with over a thousand i…
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Naomi Crawford - LUNCHETTE'S Secrets to a Sustainable Food Biz
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31:25Naomi Crawford is the visionary founder and CEO of Lunchette. Naomi has been at the forefront of the sustainable business movement, transforming Lunchette into a model for eco-friendly and socially responsible practices. Lunchette has become Petaluma, California's go-to lunch spot and is renowned for its engagement in community building, zero-waste…
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Karan Singh - Mastering Entrepreneurial Mindset: Insights from GINGER and HEADSPACE HEALTH Co-Founder
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44:54Today we have a special guest, Karan Singh, chatting with us about his journey in starting and growing a business in the mental health space. Karan is the co-founder and former chief operating officer of Ginger, a leading mental health and coaching platform that merged with Headspace in 2021 to form Headspace Health in a multi-billion dollar transa…
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