Best Stigma Fighters Podcasts (2025)

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Sort of Sure With Samar Kargbo 32:22

1M ago32:22

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Samar Kargbo (he/him) is a speaker, podcast host, and author who helps nonprofit leaders and passionate professionals recover from burnout and reconnect with their purpose. Drawing on years of experience in leadership and personal development, he equips his clients with practical strategies to gain clarity, build confidence, and take ownership of t…

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What is Life Insurance? With Tim Boyle 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Join me as I talk with Tim Boyle, VP of THG Financial about why everyone should have life insurance. You might be thinking: I have life insurance through work, or I have money in the bank to cover my funeral or cremation if I get eaten by an alligator. And while that may be true, do you really want to think about gaining access to those funds after…

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Todd Howell: Touching Lives Through Innovative Equipment and Hands-On Training 1:21:12

2M ago1:21:12

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In this episode of Trial By Fire: Untold Stories, we dive into the incredible journey of Todd Howell, the man behind Howell Rescue Systems and Crash Course Village—two names that have shaped the fire service for decades. Todd’s story isn’t just about building a business; it’s about building a legacy. From growing up watching his father lead one of …

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Single and Sober With Mike Reed 31:58

2M ago31:58

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Join me as I speak to Mike Reed, founder of Single and Sober, a sober dating website where people can connect and love and companionship. Mike and I talk about getting sober, being sober curious, AA and therapy. Oh and there's more! Listen here!Visit Single and Sober here:https://singleandsober.com/Follow Mike on Blue Sky: @singleandsober.bsky.soci…

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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health & Resilience in the Fire Service with Alison Fienning 1:42:47

2M ago1:42:47

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In this powerful episode of Trial By Fire: Untold Stories, hosts RJ and Jared sit down with Alison Fienning, a licensed mental health clinician and founder of the largest first responder-exclusive mental health agency in Ohio. With firsthand experience and deep connections to the fire service, Alison shares insights into the mental health challenge…

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Training the Next Generation of Fire Fighters with Rick Best 1:35:21

4M ago1:35:21

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Rick Best is a former firefighter for the city of Westerville, OH. He has been an Advocate Manager for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and an instructor at the State Fire Academy. Currently Rick runs the firefighter program at Eastland - Fairfield Career Center. _____________________________ This podcast is proudly sponsored by Howell R…

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Dreams As Nightmares With Alejandro Gomez 29:50

4M ago29:50

29:50

Join me as I interview guitarist Alejandro Gomez about his new band: Dreams As Nightmares. Hailing from the city of sin, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dreams As Nightmares is a fresh voice in metal-core, influenced by genre-related bands like ERRA and Tesseract, while dipping into the melodic essence from artists like Dio and Alice in Chains. Their music blen…

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The Balance of the Fire Service with Paul Andrix 2:13:28

4M ago2:13:28

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Paul Andrix is a firefighter in the city of Dayton, Ohio. He began his career as a part-time firefighter and worked his way into a full-time position with The Dayton Fire Department. In this episode, we talk about the work-life balance, current challenges in the fire service, and lessons learned through a career in the fire service.--- ____________…

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Survive Together - How the Brain Copes With Suicidal Loss -With Noam Schneck.PhD 23:45

4M ago23:45

23:45

When some close to you dies by suicide, the grief can be feel unbearable. Noam Schneck PHD joins me to discuss his research on how the brain responds to the loss of a loved one who has taken their life. More about Noam:Dr. Schneck studies the way that people adapt to the suicide loss of a loved one. Specifically, his research aims to identify uncon…

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The Life in Life Insurance With Tim Boyle 35:48

5M ago35:48

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Tim Boyle began his career in the financial services profession as an insurance telemarketer for Allstate Financial at the age of 15. Working there throughout high school and college, Tim held various roles and was promoted to his first management position by age 19. After graduating from the University of Alabama, he opened a successful, independe…

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Trial By Fire Recap: Lessons for leaders in any organization 28:03

6M ago28:03

28:03

in this episode, RJ and Jared recap the first 9 episode of the Trial By Fire Podcast. Each discuss their favorite episodes and leadership lessons learned from guests. _____________________________ This podcast is proudly sponsored by Howell Rescue Systems, Inc. and Jared Buckley, Fire Chief Coach. For more information, please visit them at: www.how…

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From SWAT to Investigations, Lessons Learned Through a Career in Law Enforcement with Lt. Dan Roudebush 1:33:54

8M ago1:33:54

1:33:54

Lieutenant Dan Roudebush, a 30-year veteran of law enforcement, is with us in this episode. Lt. Roudebush has dedicated 16 years of his career to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, where he now serves as the Lieutenant of Investigations. With 15 years on SWAT and expertise as a firearms and physical tactics instructor, Lt. Roudebush has a lot of …

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Leadership in the Fire Service with Captain Matt Sherrill 1:33:18

8M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

In this episode of Trial By Fire: Untold Stories, Captain Matt Sherrill from the Dayton, OH Fire Department shares his approach to cultivating a strong team. Matt dives into his leadership philosophy, revealing how he continually strives to improve himself and his crew. His insights on fostering growth, trust, and accountability offer valuable less…

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Climbing the Ladder of the Fire Service with Scott Smith 52:59

9M ago52:59

52:59

In this episode of the Trial By Fire Podcast, Scott Smith speaks about his career journey through the fire service. Scott has served in a shift work role, fire department leadership role, fire inspector, administrative, and ultimately serving as Chief. Scott's vast experience in the fire service gives him a unique perspective. Listen in as Scott pr…

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Inside the Firehouse: Kevin Sears on Lessons Learned as a Battalion Chief 1:25:41

9M ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Tune in to this episode featuring Kevin Sears, a Battalion Chief in the Chicago metro area with a lifelong dedication to the fire service. Kevin shares valuable leadership insights and lessons learned throughout his career, rising through the ranks to his current role. He discusses his journey, including a harrowing experience where he was trapped …

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Mindset: Vegan MMA Fighter, Alex “The Finisher” Font | why he’s vegan for the animals, how he fuels for training, and the importance of discipline 1:00:19

9M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Send us a text This conversation is with Alex “Finisher” Font, a professional MMA fighter based out of Chalon sur Saone, France where he runs his own combat gym, Power Training Center. Alex has been vegan for almost a decade and throughout that time has amassed over 100 professional fights with a record of 98 wins, 11 loses, and 2 draws. He is also…

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The Chief's Journey: Ann Light's Insight on Fire Service Leadership 43:33

9M ago43:33

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In this episode of Trial by Fire, we delve into the groundbreaking research of Ann Light, a former curriculum developer at the State Fire School at Bowling Green University in Ohio. Ann has dedicated her career to exploring leadership in the fire service, with her dissertation focusing on metropolitan fire chiefs and their journeys to becoming effe…

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Answering the Call: Chief Anthony Fleming on the Volunteer Fire Service and Tough Calls 1:01:00

10M ago1:01:00

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Join hosts RJ Snider and Jared Buckley in this compelling episode of "Trial By Fire" as they sit down with Anthony Fleming, Chief of the Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Department. Anthony shares his upbringing in the fire service, how it has evolved, and the experiences that have shaped him. He discusses the unique challenges of volunteer serv…

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Keys to Effective Fire Service Communication ft. Mike Philibin 51:40

10M ago51:40

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In this episode, RJ and Jared sit down with Mike Philibin, whose journey into emergency services began after a family accident sparked his interest. Starting at 14 with the Boy Scouts' Explorer's Program, Mike combined high school with fire school training, becoming a certified firefighter right after graduation. He dedicated years to his local fir…

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Welcome to Trial by Fire: Untold Stories 15:24

10M ago15:24

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Welcome to Trial by Fire: Untold Stories, where we uncover the human side of firefighting. Join RJ Snider, Director of Operations at Howell Rescue Systems, Inc., and Jared Buckley, Fire Chief Coach, as they bring you intimate conversations with frontline men and women. From moments of triumph to navigating adversity, each episode dives into the per…

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Building Skills and Lives through Firehouse Culture and Training ft. Kurt Shoenfeld 55:49

10M ago55:49

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In this episode, RJ and Jared sit down with Kurt Shoenfeld, a firefighter deeply connected to his community. Kurt spent seven fulfilling years forming unbreakable bonds and unforgettable memories at the firehouse, friends' houses, and local bars. After moving to a quieter area with his wife in 1989, Kurt's passion for firefighting drew him back. He…

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Training: BJJ Strength Coach Kieren Lefevre | why you need to get strong for jiu jitsu and how to do it, improve your grappling gas tank, and reducing injury risk 1:09:56

11M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Send us a text This conversation is with Kieren Lefevre. Kieren is a BJJ Performance Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, ISSN-Sports Nutrition Specialist and self-professed jiu jitsu nerd. Simply put, he helps grappling athletes get strong, mobile, and reduce their risk of injury on the mats. We discuss: Common mistake…

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John Jesenky and Sarah Fader Crack The Inspector Gadget Code 47:25

11M ago47:25

47:25

Composer John Jesensky and I talk about music, Inspector Gadget, Thomas Newman, piano, and more!Composer/conductor JOHN JESENSKY earned his B.M. in Music Composition from the HarttSchool of Music under the tutelage of composer Stephen Gryc, as well as leading wind ensembleconductor Glen Adsit. John was awarded his M.M. in Film Composition from New …

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Training: Tyler Huston on Breath Control Training | improving CO2 tolerance to enhance performance, simulating high altitude with breath holds, & breath as medicine 1:09:59

11M ago1:09:59

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Send us a text This conversation is with Tyler Huston. Tyler is a high performance coach with additional training as a first responder paramedic, addictions nurse, and respiratory specialist. He has spent years as a breathing coach working with clients and patients from all walks of life from physicians and professional athletes, to military and sp…

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Fuel: A vegan vs omnivore diet for cardiometabolic health | behind the scenes of “You Are What You Eat” with Matthew Landry, PhD, RD 55:40

1y ago55:40

55:40

Send us a text This conversation is with Dr. Matthew Landry, an assistant professor of Population Health and Disease Prevention at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew is a force in the field of nutrition, with a passion for promoting plant-forward diets and addressing health disparities. He is a sought after speaker and has presented his …

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Mindset: Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke on being an Impactful Vegan | how you can use your strengths to improve the lives of others and reduce animal suffering 1:22:44

1y ago1:22:44

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Send us a text This conversation is with Robert Cheeke in celebration of his upcoming new book, The Impactful Vegan. In this book, Robert addresses what vegans can do to leverage their own strengths to save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. As you may know, Robert is sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Ve…

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Fuel: Vegan Olympian, Dotsie Bausch | from anorexia to the Olympic podium, plant-based diets for athletes, and convincing the world to ditch dairy 56:30

1y ago56:30

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Send us a text This conversation is with Dotsie Bausch. Dotsie is known for her prolific professional cycling career that produced a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight U.S. national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record, now she speaks passionately around the world, spreading her message about the numerous benefi…

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Mindset: Using community to power change | Dr. Colin Zhu on the mindset of weight loss, environmental obstacles, and striving for 1% better everyday 46:35

1y ago46:35

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Send us a text This conversation is with repeat podcast guest, Dr. Colin Zhu. Dr. Zhu is an osteopathic doctor who is double board certified in family medicine and lifestyle medicine. Through his online wellness and education platform, The Chef Doc, Dr. Zhu is able to share his unique blend of medical knowledge and skills as a trained chef and heal…

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Mindset: Sport psychiatrist, Dr. Carla Edwards on following your passion, navigating mental health in athletes, and challenging stigma within sport 59:36

1+ y ago59:36

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Send us a text This conversation is with Sport Psychiatrist Dr. Carla Edwards. Her practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and psychological struggles in athletes. Dr. Carla completed her medical degree in Newfoundland and her psychiatry residency at McMaster University in Ontario. She has worked with a wide range of elite…

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Training: Ultra endurance athlete and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Andy Reed on reframing pain, training tactics, and running the Canmore Double Quad 1:19:04

1+ y ago1:19:04

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Send us a text This conversation is with Dr. Andy Reed, an elite level ultra distance trail runner and sport medicine specialist located in Canmore, Alberta. Dr. Reed completed medical school in the UK and then trained as a family physician before beginning a full time sports medicine practice in Canmore in 2012. He has been the lead team physician…

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Recover: Dr. Jonathan Scheiman, PhD on the athletic gut microbiota | decoding the microbiome of elite athletes, bacteria that eat lactate and next generation probiotics to raise human potential 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Send us a text This conversation is with Jonathan Scheiman, the co-founder and CEO of FitBiomics, a biotechnology startup that is sequencing the microbiome of elite athletes to identify and develop next generation probiotics that can optimize the health of everyone. Jonathan played Division 1 college basketball at St. John’s University and then rec…

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Never Give Your Real Name to a Pizza Place With Daniel Aegan 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

46:21

Join me and my guest author Daniel Aegan as we discuss the downfall of the artist formerly known as Twitter and how to steal a pizza. Daniel is a dark humorist, writer and tarot reader. Find him at www.danielaegan.comBy Sarah Fader

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The Connector's Advantage With Michelle Tillis Lederman 31:46

2y ago31:46

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In this episode, Michelle Tillis Lederman talks about her book, The Connector's Advantage. What does it mean to have a mindset of abundance? How can one be conscientious and maintain fulfilling relationships? Learn how being generous is good for you and the person who receives your gifts. Here's more about Michelle:Michelle is an accomplished speak…

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The Angry Noodle With Bryanna Gary 37:58

2y ago37:58

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Join me as I talk with the lovely Bryanna Gary, creator of The Angry Noodle blog! Bryanna is a neurospicy rockstar who creates "silly little guys." She's a streamer, gamer and a badass. She is an alumna of NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where I also went. We love Bryanna, who also goes by Brie or Brioche. Here's more about The Angry…

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Mindset: Georges Laraque, the NHL’s most unlikeliest tough guy, on having a greater purpose, managing anxiety, animal injustice, and being a voice for the voiceless 1:14:43

2y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Send us a text This conversation is with Georges Laraque, one of the most feared enforcers to ever play in the National Hockey League. Georges spent the majority of his 13 year NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, but also spent time playing in Phoenix and Pittsburgh before ending his career with the Montreal Canadiens. But as you will hear in this…

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Life After Death - Surviving Suicide With RIchard Brockman MD 55:07

2y ago55:07

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Richard Brockman MD lost his mother to suicide when he was only 7 years old. Since that day he has been trying to put the pieces of his life back together. In his book Life After Death - Surviving Suicide, Dr. Brockman describes his journey of loss and healing. Richard Brockman, MD, is a clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at Columbi…

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Sexy ADHD Talk With August McLaughlin 1:10:27

2y ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Join me and August McLaughlin, as we talk about ADHD things and the Adderall shortage! I love August because we have such similar brains. She talks freely about female sexuality at Girl Boner Radio and she's an amazing writer. Also, we ran around without shirts and our parents told us that wasn't okay. Here's more about the lovely August:August is …

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Goonies, Podcasting and Anxiety With Casey Ryan 44:37

2y ago44:37

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Canadian podcaster, Casey Ryan, is a movie savant. I tried to stump him by finding movies he hadn't seen, but alas I failed. Until next time, Ryan. Casey and I talk about movies his podcast On The Cutting Room Floor, anxiety and much much more.By Sarah Fader

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Have You Seen a Ghost? With Jennifer Maddox-Byrd 25:07

2y ago25:07

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Ghosting can be painful. When you're ghosted, you don't know why the person stopped talking to you. Whether you're the ghoster or the ghostee, this phenomenon impacts us. Jennifer Maddox-Byrd, LCSW and I sit down to talk about the concept of cutting someone out of your life.By Sarah Fader

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Talking AI With an IT Guy With Charles Maddox-Byrd 25:32

2y ago25:32

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Charles Maddox-Byrd is an IT professional with over a decade of experience in the field. He is certified in AWS Solutions and has a CompTIA Security Plus. He is an AI enthusiast and is here to tell us what the cool robots are up to these days.By Sarah Fader

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The Metalcore-Loving News Anchor With Reed Gregory 30:08

2y ago30:08

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Join me as I sit down with Reed Gregory, the metalcore-loving journalist. I found Reed on TikTok, where he shares his love for Motionless in White, I Prevail and many other badass bands. He shares fun transition videos where he transforms from a fun tattooed dude to a professional anchor using different post-hardcore songs. In this episode we talk …

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Fuel: All you’ll ever need to know about plant protein with Brenda Davis, RD | Addressing protein needs, myths, and recommendations for vegan athletes 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

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Send us a text This conversation is with Brenda Davis, RD. She is one of the world’s leading plant-based pioneers and has been promoting plant-based diets since making the transition herself in 1989. Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical, nutrition, and dietetic conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She has authored or co-author…

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Bitches Be Podcasting 33:31

2y ago33:31

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Join me as I have a lovely conversation with Mel B. and Jackie D. Owners of BDA Publishing, and hosts of Read, Watch, or DNF, and DNF Happy Hour podcasts! We discuss The Yellow Wallpaper, Xennials, ADHD, books and much much more!Mel B. here, the CEO (whatever that means). I’m a workaholic who enjoys naps, books, and cows. I was born in NYC, and now…

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Coach Shanita Inspires Us to Be Victorious With Shanita Liu 30:37

2y ago30:37

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Coach Shanita (Shanita Liu) is truly a magical person. She's a mother and life transformer. Join me as ai sit down with her and talk about how she empowers women to be their authentic selves Shanita Liu, MPA, CPC is a mom of three warriors, veteran spouse, salsa dancer, and Fulbright Scholar. She created Coach Shanita, Inc. so that she could use he…

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Heartache and Blink182 With Image Intent 37:39

2y ago37:39

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Join me as I talk with the Image Intent bois (Brandon Shay, Omar Estrada and Alejandro Gomez) about the meaning behind their song "Heartache." Some might say that the song goes through the five stages of grief. Unrelated - I got tickets to see Blink 182 in Austin and I found an old book about them in my dad's apartment in Brooklyn. Listen up to hea…

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Growth Molecules With Emilia D'Anzica 28:42

2y ago28:42

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Join me as I talk with Emilia D'Anzica, Founder and Managing Director of Growth Molecules. We discuss women in tech, mental health issues in the customer success industry, work/life balance (as if there is one when you're a mom), and more!Emilia M. D’Anzica is the Founder and Managing Director of Growth Molecules, a management consulting firm focus…

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Reframing the Snow Queen With Jocelyn Davis 38:24

2y ago38:24

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Join me as I sit down with Jocelyn Davis, author of many books on leadership including her latest, Insubordinate where she dissects 12 female business archetypes and reframes them. A self-identified snow queen, Jocelyn is cool, collected and brilliant. Here's more about her:Jocelyn Davis is an internationally known author and speaker and the former…

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11 Laws of Likability With Michelle Tillis Lederman 28:42

2y ago28:42

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Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with organizations large and small, she’s identified the common struggle… it’s people challenges. Michelle began her journey to training and speaking when she became disheartened by the lack of leade…

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Hydrosurfing With Arctiva and Vic Peroni 22:27

2y ago22:27

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Join me as I sit down with Vic Peroni, COO of Arctiva, a natural skincare company. Here's more about Arctiva:Their products have: clinically proven ingredients• Key vitamins, botanicals, and essential oils• Free of steroids, fragrance, sulfates, and parabens• No testing on animalsEnhanced with HYDROSURF™Arctiva is the only product line on the marke…

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Heart, Soul and Pen With Robin Finn 31:32

2y ago31:32

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Join me as I sit down with Robin Finn, writer, teacher and creator of the Heart, Soul, Pen.,® writer's workshop. Robin is a mother of special needs kids and knows the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children. About Robin Finn:Robin Finn, MA, MPH, is an award-winning writer, teacher, and coach, and the founder and creator of Heart. Soul. Pen.…

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