The Paralegals on Fire podcast show is hosted by Ann Pearson, former paralegal and paralegal manager, turned entrepreneur. Join us each week to get actionable strategies to fast-track your paralegal career. We're going to do that with informative interviews, behind the curtain tips from management, and solo episodes where we take deep dives into areas that matter most to paralegals. Our mission is to give you tangible things that you can walk away with each week that add value to your parale ...
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Tale Spin – Where stories take unexpected turns. From shadowy alleyways to distant galaxies, Tale Spin brings you original tales of murder, suspense, sci-fi, adventure, action, and so much more. Each episode is a fresh plunge into danger, mystery, and imagination Buckle up. The next turn is never what you think.
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Welcome to Behind the Bob, Diary of a Comms Director with me, Carrie-Ann Wade. This podcast is all about developing communications leaders of the future and supporting you to grow and thrive in your comms career. You’ll hear from me about my experiences and insights and there might even be a special guest or two popping up. Behind the Bob gives you a sneak peek into life as a comms director and provides you with all the "behind the scenes" knowledge to help you thrive as a communications leader.
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Host Pearson Kunz interviews progressive creators from Portland, OR about how they’re using their art to shape the culture of our city and beyond!
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Manage Self, Lead Others is the leadership podcast for people who want to lead with impact — not ego. Smart, grounded, and always relevant, this is your space to reflect, reframe, and rise. Hosted by Nina Sunday CSP and Hall of Fame speaker, each episode features real conversations with leadership thinkers, industry leaders and workplace experts who share practical ideas and bold insights to help you lead with emotional intelligence, clarity and purpose. Are you committed to growing yourself ...
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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At Edtech Insiders, we interview founders, investors, operators, educators, and thought leaders about the future of education technology. You’ll hear from leaders across the education technology industry and learn about all of the important edtech trends happening globally.
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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the system to enable the retention and progression of women in the workplace. So, if you’re looking for insights, guidance or advice on how to improve gend ...
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On this show, we will explore ideas, stories, traditions and practices that help us cultivate more health and happiness while living more skillfully in the world. We'll learn from ancient practices like yoga and shamanism as well as talk with modern revolutionaries who are changing the world through their work. To find out more, visit us at www.anatomyofliving.com
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Coach and meditation teacher Luke Mclean unpacks and explores inspiring and insightful people's authentic journeys. We understand their why and the tools, teachings, people and experiences that got them to where they are today. Conscious Conversations is what I like to call soulful performance.
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Bonjour tout le monde, Presque Parisiennes Podcast is a show about life and culture in Paris, from the perspectives of two foreigners living here. We are your co-hosts. Dilara, born in Izmir Turkey, who moved to Paris in 2013 for work and is currently living in the 12th arrondissement. Kelly, born in Glasgow Scotland, who moved to Paris in 2017 to open a new chapter in her life and is currently living in Kremlin-Bicêtre. In this podcast, we’ll be talking about everything about Paris and Fran ...
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Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast, Ann Pearson shares her personal journey from working as a full-time paralegal manager to becoming the CEO of her own paralegal training business. Ann offers an honest look at the emotional and financial challenges that come with leaving a stable job with benefits and job …
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Arkwright & Pearson: The Harebell Case
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2:27:37January 1803. Lincolnshire. When the formidable Sir Henry Fitzwilliam is found dead in his bed, whispering “no, no, no” his final words, suspicion soon blankets Harebell House. The cause? Poison. And not just any — arsphenamine, a compound not yet widely known, intended to treat a shameful disease and now repurposed for murder. Dr. Arjun Arkwright,…
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Women in Leadership: Strategies from FTSE 350 organisations leading the way with Edward Haigh
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Ep166 Cookbook Empire, with 4 Ingredients Megastar, Kim McCosker
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24:15This episode, how Kim McCosker turned a simple idea - 4 ingredients - into a 9-million-copy cookbook phenomenon.Kim McCosker is Australia’s queen of simplicity in the kitchen. In this high-energy episode, Kim shares business tips, personal stories, and the power of doing more with less - whether ingredients, marketing, or time. Get ready to be insp…
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Why AI Literacy Alone Isn’t Enough and What We Can Do About It with Katy Knight of Siegel Family Endowment & Dr. Allison Scott of Kapor Foundation
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54:49Send us a text Katy Knight is President and Executive Director of Siegel Family Endowment, where she leads bold, systems-focused philanthropy at the intersection of technology and society. Since 2017, she has advanced equity, flexible funding, and inquiry-driven grantmaking grounded in the scientific method, and centered on reframing big questions …
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Week in EdTech 7/23/25: Quizlet AI Usage Hits 85%, AI Outsmarts Math Olympiad, Roblox’s Learning Hub, Pearson’s AI/XR Lab, Federal AI Funding Priorities, and More! Feat. Brad Carson of Americans for Responsible ...
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1:30:09Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down a pivotal week in EdTech, from AI breakthroughs to Roblox’s education push and the future of personalized learning. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:33] Quizlet report shows 85% of students and nearly 90% of teachers using AI, with different adoption patterns. [00:02:24] Internati…
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Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head)
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1:02:22Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head) In this after-show interview, Andrew sits down with longtime writing partners Chris Marcil and Sam Johnson. Friends and collaborators, Marcil and Johnson share some incredible stories from their decades in the business. They talk about ho…
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Exploring Science in Virtual Reality with FotonVR’s Vijay Thakkar & Nisha Panchal
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49:34Send us a text Vijay Thakkar is a visionary entrepreneur, educator, and the CEO & Co-founder of FotonVR. He’s transforming the way children learn by bringing immersive Virtual Reality experiences into classrooms around the world. With a deep passion for innovation in education, Vijay has pioneered immersive Virtual Reality solutions designed specif…
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Week in EdTech 7/16/2025: ChatGPT Agents, AI Companions for Teens, Google’s Gemini Push, Windsurf Talent Wars, Scale AI Layoffs and More! Feat. Writer Matthew Gasda & Marc Graham of Spark Education AI
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1:32:42Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Claire Zau, a Partner and AI Lead at GSV Ventures as they explores the latest developments in education technology, from AI agents to teacher co-pilots, talent wars, and shifts in global AI strategies. ✨ Episode Highlights [00:00:00] AI teacher co-pilots evolve into agentic workflows. [00:02:15] OpenAI laun…
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Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater
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49:50Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater We have such a great dead pilot for you this month. It's called Blessed and Highly Favored. It’s a hilarious comedy about a rookie pastor struggling to keep her progressive Baptist church afloat while dealing with megachurch competition, financial …
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Minnesota's Legal Paraprofessional Program Expands Access to Justice
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13:04Episode Summary: This episode of the Paralegals on Fire Podcast, hosted by Linda Odermott, takes listeners through Minnesota's innovative strides in enhancing access to justice through the Legal Paraprofessional Program (LPPS). Designed to boost the representation rate among underserved communities, the LPPS has already transitioned from a pilot to…
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Securly’s Vision for Safer, Smarter School Technology with CEO, Tammy Wincup
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50:04Send us a text Tammy Wincup has served for over 25 years as a business executive at the intersection of technology and education. Tammy is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Securly, the leading digital safety and wellness company serving over 22,000 K-12 schools globally to keep students safe, secure, and ready to learn. Before Securly, Tamm…
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Ep165 Communication Dynamics, with Anneli Blundell
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24:17Anneli Blundell is a communication dynamo. In this fast-paced, insight-packed episode, she shares the hidden traps of everyday communication and how to fix them. From busy brain syndrome to prompt hygiene in AI, you’ll walk away with tools to speak clearly, structure your message, and increase your influence - whether you’re giving feedback, writin…
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Week in Edtech 7/9/2025: OpenAI’s $28M K-12 Push, Meta’s Talent War, Higher Ground Bankruptcy, Teaching Lab + Relay Merger & More! Feat. Josh Reibel, Dreamscape Learn; Dr. Jennifer Cruz, Pendergast Elementary; ...
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This Is Not the Solution For New Paralegals Who Can't Find a Job
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14:14Episode Summary: In this episode, Ann Pearson shares essential advice for paralegals considering the leap into freelance work. She underscores the importance of building a strong foundation first, highlighting why paralegals with fewer than five years of experience may not yet have the reputation or client base needed to thrive independently. Ann a…
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Beyond the Game: Leading with Inclusion with Lucy Pearson, Chair at Lord’s Taverners
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Celebrating Teacher Leadership with Edthena's 2025 Impact Award Winners
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1:24:31Send us a text In this special episode, we speak with the founder of Edthena and five outstanding educators who were honored as 2025 Teacher Leader Impact Award winners. Each guest shares how they’re shaping the future of professional learning, using technology in smart and supportive ways, and leading from the classroom and beyond. 💡 5 Things You’…
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Why AI Education Should Start at Age Six and How to Do It Right with Sam Whitaker of Studyfetch
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47:56Send us a text Sam Whitaker is the Senior Director of Social Impact and Institutional Development at StudyFetch, an all-encompassing AI learning platform for students. His primary focuses are bringing advanced AI education to underserved communities around the world and developing safe and responsible K-12 AI solutions. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in T…
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Week in Edtech 7/2/2025: Google Unveils 50 AI Tools for Schools, $6B in Federal Funding Frozen, ICE Raids Impact Attendance, 60% of Teachers Use AI, and More! Feat. Matt Dalio of Endless Studios & Anne ...
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1:34:52Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell with guest Jacob Kantor as they explore a transformative Week-in-Edtech, from Google’s AI-powered classroom revolution to major political shifts affecting schools nationwide. Episode Highlights: [00:03:17] Google launches 50 AI tools for educators through Classroom and Gemini [00:05:47] Startup …
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Clearing Up the Confusion About the Ads For Remote Paralegal Jobs
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12:58Episode Summary: In this episode, Ann addresses a compelling question from Habiba, a Pakistan-based paralegal looking to transition to working for the U.S. legal market remotely. Ann explores the challenges foreign-trained legal professionals face when seeking remote paralegal roles in the United States. This candid discussion touches on the nuance…
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Ep164 Why Hire a Consultant, with Russell Pearson
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48:26Russell Pearson is known as the “consultant to consultants” and a master of helping organizations rethink how they engage external experts. In this candid conversation, Russell reveals what great consultants really do, why most RFPs are flawed, and how to avoid hiring someone who sounds smart but doesn’t deliver. If you've ever wondered what consul…
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AI as an Extra Set of Hands: Redefining Classroom Roles with Matt Miller of OKO Labs
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46:00Send us a text Matt Miller is the CEO and Co-Founder of OKO Labs, an innovative EdTech company developing human-centric, pro-social AI to power collaborative learning in K-12 classrooms. With a background as CTO and VP of Labs at Amplify Education and VP of Product at Flatiron School, Matt brings deep technical expertise and a passion for leveragin…
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Week in Edtech 6/25/25: MIT Study on AI Sparks Brain-Rot Fears, Cheating Scandal in Debate Nationals, Teachers Sound the Alarm on LLMs, and More! Feat. Sara DeWitt of PBS KIDS & José Francisco Ochoa Ord ...
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57:08Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a thought-provoking summer edition of Week in Edtech, featuring headline debates on AI in education, a rare look into PBS KIDS’ funding crisis, and grassroots innovation in ocean learning from Ecuador. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:16] MIT study raises alarms about AI's impact on student thin…
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Sizzle AI and the Rise of the AI Study Companion with Jerome Pesenti
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30:17Send us a text Jerome Pesenti is the founder of Sizzle AI, an AI-for-learning company whose mission is to make learning amazing for everyone. Jerome has worked in AI for the past 25 years, including as VP of AI at Meta, co-CEO of BenevolentAI, VP at IBM Watson, and co-founder of Vivisimo (sold to IBM). 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How S…
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Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview
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1:13:16Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview In this month’s after-show interview, Andrew chats with Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) about their pilot How to Get Over Bryan Byers. The pair share the real-life inspiration behind the show — yes, …
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Week in Edtech 6/18/25 (Part 2): Featuring Special Guests Yesi Sevilla of Chalk and Ed Buckley & Marlee Strawn of Scholar Education
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58:51Send us a text For this Week in EdTech Part 2, Alex Sarlin interviews two visionary founders tackling early education and classroom AI from the ground up—with a focus on teacher support, inclusive innovation, and practical AI implementation. [00:02:12] Yesi Sevilla, CEO of CHALK on why early education must start with supporting teachers [00:30:55] …
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Week in Edtech 6/18/25 (Part 1): Professors Battle Cheating, Students Lose Sleep, Meta Buys Scale AI, AI Use Doubles, Gallup & McKinsey Reveal AI Trends, OpenAI Faces Backlash, Handwriting Returns, Parents ...
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1:04:31Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Matt Tower as they explore the evolving edtech landscape—from rising AI use to old-school solutions for modern challenges. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:20] Banning AI boosts student engagement and brings back handwritten assessments [00:03:23] Gallup finds AI use in the workplace has doubled in two years [0…
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What To Do When You're Not Ready To Retire, But You're Tired Of the Long Work Hours
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15:05In this episode of Paralegals on Fire, Ann Pearson answers a question submitted by one of her longtime email subscribers—a seasoned litigation paralegal with nearly four decades of experience who’s ready for a change but not quite ready to retire. Drawing from her own background and insights from the industry, Ann offers practical advice on career …
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Ep163 AI for Blue Collar Industries, with Tommy Dee
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23:42Tommy Dee went from blue-collar trades to nursing to authoring Blue Collar Revolution, a bold new guide for contractors navigating the AI age. In this high-energy episode, Tommy shares how AI helped him turn $10K into $2.7M, which tools he swears by, and why giving your AI a name like “Charlie” might just change how you work. If you're in the trade…
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How Renaissance Learning Built a Unified Edtech Ecosystem – With Eric Swanson & Storey Sitwala
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52:43Send us a text Eric Swanson currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Practice and Instructional Products at Renaissance Learning. In this capacity, he works with educators, technologists, and researchers to build best-in-class practice products and experiences that improve academic outcomes for students and educators. Working with t…
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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell
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54:11Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell (Recorded Live at the Elysian Theater) This month on Dead Pilots Society, we’re bringing you How To Get Over Bryan Byers, a hilarious comedy pilot from Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian). The show follows two former enemies, An…
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Why This State Supreme Court Justice Wanted the Job Might Surprise You
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32:57Guest host, Linda Odermott, joins us for another great interview in her Paralegal Real Talk contributing series, where she gives us a deep dive into the latest happenings with paralegal licensing, access to justice, and the impact on the paralegal profession. In this episode, Linda interviews Colorado State Supreme Court Justice Melissa Hart. Justi…
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Embracing Change: Women in Leadership in a Disruptive Era with Kathryn Britten, Partner & Managing Director at AlixPartners
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Week in Edtech 6/11/25: OpenAI’s $10B Milestone, Meta’s AI Superteam, Grammarly’s $1B Raise, Ohio State’s AI Mandate, IXL & CodeHS Acquisitions, and More! Feat. Rod Danan of Prentus & Lars-Petter Kjos ...
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1:16:48Send us a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to high-stakes funding rounds and institutional shifts in AI strategy. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:45] OpenAI’s $10B Annual Run Rate: ChatGPT drives unprecedented growth [00:05:12] Anthropic CEO criticizes pr…
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Tuck Advisors on When to Sell, Scale, or Stay the Course in EdTech with Dr. Mike McKenna
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25:35Send us a text Dr. Mike McKenna is the Senior Advisor at Tuck Advisors and also serves as the Chief Academic Officer for one of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania. With deep expertise in curriculum development, special education, and teaching and learning, Mike brings a proven track record of building inclusive, high-impact academic progr…
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Episode 155: How Much Is Your "Free" Time Worth?
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12:18Are you a new (or fairly new) litigation paralegal? Get the Paralegal Boot Camp's FREE strategic guidebook here: https://paralegal-bootcamp.com/strategies/ In this episode, Ann dives into the critical topic of why paralegals should stop working for free and highlights ways to ensure their talents are valued appropriately. Kicking off with an introd…
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Ep162 Your North Star Purpose, with Dan Silberberg
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21:26Dan Silberberg is a leadership visionary with a Fortune 500 track record, now focused on helping executives uncover the unconscious patterns that shape their leadership. In this powerful episode, Dan exposes the invisible operating system that drives our choices, beliefs, and leadership style, and why it’s time to rewrite the code. If you're curiou…
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Why Flashy Valuations Fail in EdTech: Juan Zavala of NMVP on Sustainable Growth
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57:22Send us a text Juan Zavala joined New Markets Venture Partners in 2019 and is a Partner. He is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing new investment opportunities as well as supporting existing portfolio companies and firm operations. He serves as a Board Director for Brains and Motion Education, Nexford University, and CreatorUp, and …
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Episode 154: I Hate to Be the Bad Guy - But Billing Your Time is Part of Your Job
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18:48Why does it seem like your supervisor cares so much about getting your billable hours in on time? I get it - billing your time can be a drag. But it is your job. I'm going to be the bad guy for this episode. Stick with me! Billable hours can also be a powerful career tool! Tune in to learn: Why your time entries are under the microscope every month…
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Scratch: Margaret Honey on the Platform That Makes Kids Feel Like Superheroes
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37:39Send us a text Dr. Margaret Honey joined the Scratch Foundation as the organization’s President & CEO in January 2024. She is widely recognized for her work using digital technologies to support children’s learning and brings decades of non-profit leadership experience and expertise to the Scratch Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Dr. Ho…
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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
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47:34Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this after-show interview, Andrew talks with writer/producer Austen Earl about his pilot Letters to Beyoncé, inspired by his own mom. Austen shares how he went from a tiny town in Vermont to a Hollywood writing career—with a surprising assist from …
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