Olympians Adam Rippon and Ashley Wagner join forces with Sarah Hughes (no relation to 2002 Olympic Champion, Sarah Hughes) to tackle the most important questions figure skaters have been asking themselves for years. Questions like: “Why does this short program feel so long?” or “Is there such a thing as your costume being too tight?” and the most important question of all: “Will changing my hair color fix all my problems?” Join the team as they cover all the news, competitions, and drama of ...
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Tune into this first of its kind docu-series as host, Ashley 1st, interviews today’s movers and shakers launching us into tomorrow’s new horizons!
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Hosted by Americorps member, Courtney Cook, this podcast dives into all things DJT to explore the past, understand the present, and dream of the future. Listen to hear from alumni, staff, current students, and even theatre professionals from around the Quad Cities!
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Powerful Women Rising - A Business Podcast for Female Entrepreneurs
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Welcome to Powerful Women Rising, the no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud podcast for heart-centered female entrepreneurs ready to make an impact (and a profit) while staying true to themselves! Forget cookie-cutter, one size fits all advice. Each episode provides customizable advice and strategies to help you grow and scale your business - from leveraging authentic connections to mastering the art of marketing without feeling like a salesy weirdo. Plus, you'll hear insightful interviews with expert ...
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Blending pop culture with personal storytelling, Close Watch gives host Robert Yaniz Jr. the chance to get to know guests through the movies they love. From emotional favorites like Field of Dreams and The Crow to beloved cult hits like The Wicker Man, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and The Big Lebowski, each episode offers a thoughtful deep dive discussion into how films both shape who we are and reflect who we’ve become.
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The lore series continues with part 3 of ice dance, which includes Virtue/Moir and Davis/White against each other and against the universe. If we are teaching you anything or helping you enjoy your day, support us HERE: The Runthrough Patreon YouTube: The Runthrough PROGRAM WATCH LIST: 2007 Europeans - Domnina & Shabalin FD (Polovtsian Dances) 2007…
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Episode 80: The Ice Dance Lore PART 2
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3:02:08Buckle up for our longest episode EVER. We are led through the world of ice dance from 1998 to 2006 by our star dance expert, Michelle Ellis, who shocked and awed us as usual. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough PROGRAM WATCH LIST: Anissina/Peizerat 1999 Worlds FD (Man in the Iron Mask) Anissina/Peizerat …
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Episode 79: The Ice Dance Lore PART 1
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1:58:58Welcome to PART ONE of Dance LORE. A huge thank you to Michelle Ellis, our fearless dance guru, for all her work in collecting all the needed information. We talk about ice dance since its Olympic beginning all the way through the 1998 Olympics. Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRunthroughPodcast Youtube: The Runthrough Programs Watch List: …
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The Secrets of Effective Networking w/Matthew Pollard
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41:16Send us a text Think you're bad at networking because you hate small talk and scripted elevator pitches? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Matthew Pollard - author, speaker, and self-proclaimed Rapid Growth Guy - to discuss how to make networking easier and more effective by leaning into your natural strengths instead of trying to do thin…
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We conclude the men's lore by getting up to speed with the most recent Olympics and the years leading up to the present day, setting the stage for next season and reminding everyone that losing is like death. Program Watch List 2018 Yuzuru Hanyu Grand Prix Finland free skate 2018 Yuzuru Hanyu Grand Prix Russia short program 2018 Cha Jun-Hwan Grand …
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In part three of the Men's lore we talk about major events from 2010-2018. Chan-flation, Irish step dancing to your first Olympic Games, and knowing that when it rains, it poohs. Program Watch List 2008 Daisuke Takahashi 4cc Short Program 2010 Adam Rippon Skate Canada Short Program 2010 Patrick Chan Skate Canada Short Program 2011 Daisuke Takahashi…
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Femininity is Not a Weakness: Breaking Free from Professional Stereotypes w/Lauren Varner, Esq.
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29:16Send us a text Being your full, unapologetic self isn’t a liability - it’s a strategy. What if everything you’ve been taught about how to be “professional” is actually holding you back? In this episode, attorney Lauren Varner shares how she broke free from the outdated stereotypes that often demand women dim their light in order to be taken serious…
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Welcome back to the lore series. In this episode we cover all the major story lines happening from 2006-2010. Sit down, take notes, and call your lawyer if someone EVER calls you gay. Programs Watch List: 2004 Brian Joubert Europeans Long Program 2005 Johnny Weir US Nationals Long Program 2005 and 2006 Stephane Lambiel Worlds Long Program 2006 Evge…
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Welcome to the very first episode of this LORE SERIES. It's time to learn all about dark magic, being a soldier, and how putting your hands in your pockets can help you win a 4th world title. In this episode we will talk about some of the major moments in mens skating from the 1984-2002. Buckle up. Program Watch List: Brian Orser 1987 Worlds Long B…
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Beyond Downloads: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Podcasting w/Alex Sanfillipo
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37:32Send us a text It’s not about going viral. It’s about going deeper. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by my new business bestie, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch - a platform that connects podcast hosts and guests, to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast that grows your business and your influence - without burning out or givin…
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Perfectly Imperfect - Breaking Free of Expectations in Life and Business w/Ashley Jordan
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41:54Send us a text Are you living for yourself or for the expectations of others? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Jordan, author of Unhappy Achiever: Rejecting the Good Girl Image & Reclaiming the Joy of Inner Fulfillment, to discuss the power of shedding societal expectations and embracing authenticity in life and business. Ashley shares her t…
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We come back from our hiatus before it even started for an emergency episode on the return of the Shibutanis.
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From Stuck to Inspired: Strategies for Brainstorming Creative Solutions w/Lizzy Moffett
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26:33Send us a text Feeling stuck? Struggling to make a decision? Feeling like you've tried everything and none of it has worked? It's time to unlock the power of brainstorming to help you find solutions to even the most overwhelming problems. In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Lizzy Moffett, a former music teacher turned web designer, to unco…
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Episode 73: The 2nd Annual Rosie Awards
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1:03:21Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the second annual Rosie Awards. It's been such an amazing season. A huge thank you to everyone who listened throughout the season and a giant congratulations to all the skaters who made the season so incredible. In our eyes, you're all LIUsers. Stay tuned for our skating lore series this off-season!!!…
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Episode 72: Suggestions at the End of the Season
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53:02We talk about figure skating's biggest fake event, World Team Trophy, and suggest many things that don't matter at all now that the season is over.
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Navigating Conflict: Building Stronger Business Relationships w/Dr. Donna Marino
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32:28Send us a text You can’t build a successful business without relationships - and you can’t have relationships without conflict. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Donna Marino, a licensed clinical psychologist and family business consultant, to talk about one thing most female entrepreneurs avoid (but desperately need to get better at…
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In this episode Adam and Ashley start off by chatting about Adam's state of health. At about 17 minutes in, they are joined by NOC Sarah Hughes where she is immediately called a rat. The crew briefly touches on the upcoming World Team Trophy and all agree that if they had to choose a team leader for their World Team Trophy there is no better option…
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Episode 70: Talk About my Current Gems
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1:01:18In this episode Adam and Ashley go rouge with Sarah on vacation this week. They talk about many things and some of them are about figure skating!
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Stop Winging It: Signature Frameworks That Get Results w/Amanda Walker
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24:44Send us a text If you want to stand out in a crowded market, have clients rave about your work and make more money with less effort - you need a signature framework! You can have the best intentions, the fanciest website, and all the certifications in the world but if you’re still "winging it" most of the time, you're leaving money and momentum on …
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Saturday Special: Boston Worlds Recap
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2:06:56After a week in recovery (some of us healthier than others), we give you a very long and very fun recap of the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships.
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Send us a text Showing Up, Being Seen and Getting Out of Your Own Way... After 100 episodes of Powerful Women Rising, the biggest lessons I learned weren’t about editing or promotions, they were about how I lead, connect with others and show up in the world. These lessons apply to anyone building something meaningful - especially if you’re working …
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Episode 68: LIVE FROM BOSTON (It's Saturday Morning)
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1:06:05Coming to you LIVE from the 2025 World Championships in Boston! We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who came out to Banners. We love you all! If you weren't able to come to the show, DON't FRET, Adam's IT work did come through! And finally, a big thank you to our special guest, Alysa Liu, for making a pit stop on her first whirlwind day of…
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Grease is the word on this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., which also closes out our recent series on movie musicals. So we’re heading back to Rydell High to revisit the 1978 blockbuster that made a vibe of summer lovin’. With its unforgettable soundtrack, iconic performances from John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, and a rebellious…
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In the second half of our 2025 World Championships preview, we discuss the men's and ice dance events coming up in Boston.
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Circus, Kids, and African Stories: Not Your Average Female Founders w/Kate Laviolette, Nmasichi Chukwuemeka and Jenn Grubb
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32:37Send us a text Forget the cookie-cutter approach - these entrepreneurs prove success comes from embracing what makes you different. In the final episode of our five part 2024 PWR Impact Awards Winner Series, you'll hear from three incredible women who are proving that there’s no one way to build a successful business: 🎪 Kate Laviolette (Empowerment…
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What Nobody Tells You About Building a Business That Matters w/Aleta Wagner and Kim Munsch
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27:14Send us a text Overnight success is a myth. The real path to impact is resilience and community. Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but the truth is that building a business that truly matters is hard. It takes resilience, community, and a willingness to keep going, even when life throws everything it has at you. In the fourth epsiode of our 202…
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Sparkle, Speak, Succeed: Using Your Voice to Transform Your Business w/Alexandria Agresta, Megs Crawford and Jessica Millhiser
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37:46Send us a text Your voice is your most powerful business tool—are you using it to its full potential? In this episode (the third in our series), I'm joined by three more powerhouse women who were recognized as winners of the 2024 Powerful Women Rising Impact Awards: ✨ Alexandria Agresta - 2024 Speaker of the Year, aka MADE4MAGIC, the world's first …
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Beyond Google: The Power of Human Connection in Business w/Jenn Hartt and Jess Thompson
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24:26Send us a text What’s the biggest difference between entrepreneurs who struggle and those who thrive? In the second episode of the Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners series, 2024 Coach of the Year Jess Thompson and 2024 Business Support Person of the Year Jenn Hartt explain that success isn't just about having the right strategies - it’s ab…
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From Home Kitchen to Global Impact: How One Woman is Changing Lives Around the World w/Talisa Caldwell
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22:32Send us a text Your business can do more than generate revenue - it can change lives. In this episode (the first in our series of interviews with the Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners) you'll meet Talisa Caldwell, Founder of Freedom Creators Co. and winner of the 2024 Business for Good Award. What began as a personal solution to a skincare…
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We preview the women's and pairs' events coming up at the 2025 World Championships.
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Help! I'm Networking My Butt Off and Getting Nothing Back
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17:14Send us a text Feeling Like Networking Is One-Sided? Here’s What to Do. You’re showing up, building relationships, making introductions, sharing opportunities—so why does it feel like no one is doing the same for you? It’s frustrating, it’s discouraging, and it might even have you questioning if networking is worth the effort. In this episode, we’r…
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Our first live show is coming!!! Buy tickets HERE! When: Saturday, March 29th, 9:00am Where: Banners Kitchen and Tap - Boston, MA What: The Runthrough Live Show + meet & greet. Breakfast will be provided and proceeds will benefit the families of the victims of the January plane crash in Washington DC. How much: $75 Ticket Link: https://fs12.formsit…
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Episode 65: The Echoed Halls of a Latvian International
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40:20In this episode the group discusses being a good teammate, having spunk, and going door to door in an effort to win an ISU award.
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Moonwalker (feat. Russ Robinson of Infectious Groove Music)
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1:39:02Michael Jackson didn’t just dominate the charts—he redefined the music video and took it to the big screen with Moonwalker. On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we take a deep dive into Michael Jackson’s 1988 film. Part music video anthology, part retrospective, and part sci-fi parable, Moonwalker also serves as a quintessential (a…
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'Moulin Rouge!' (feat. Jennifer Howell of Every Rom Com)
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1:14:13The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to watch—and discuss—a movie in return! On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we step into the dazzling, high-energy world of Moulin Rouge!, the 2001 jukebox musical that redefined modern movie musicals. Directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, this visually …
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Send us a text Tired of feeling like you’re always behind, no matter how much you do? I feel you. That's why in this episode I've brought in the big guns: Productivity Expert Lisa Zawrotny. In this interview, Lisa offers a refreshing new perspective on what it means to be productive and how to create a workflow that supports your well-being and you…
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In this episode the hosts talk about new ice dance partnerships and getting to the bottom of - is the green baby in Wicked was wearing makeup? Ashley flirts with a comeback to Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
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Why You Procrastinate and How to Actually Get Sh*t Done
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26:32Send us a text Tackle That Important Task or Scroll on Social Media? No shade - we’ve all been there. The truth about procrastination is that it goes much deeper than laziness or a lack of willpower - it’s a complex mix of fear, perfectionism, and decision fatigue that keeps us stuck. But the good news? You can break the cycle. In this episode, I'm…
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‘Chicago’ (feat. The Famous Ashley Grant)
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1:05:25Murder, media, and musical numbers—oh my! On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we take center stage with The Famous Ashley Grant to explore the razzle-dazzle of the 2002 film Chicago, the Oscar-winning musical that brought Broadway’s show-stopping energy to the silver screen. Directed by Rob Marshall and starring Renée Zellweger, C…
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We recap Four Continents while we discover the difference between unity, oneness, and unison.
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Creating Content That Connects and Converts w/Emily Aborn
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40:34Send us a text Content Is Connection. And Connection is Currency. In this episode of Powerful Women Rising, I'm joined for the second time by my friend Emily Aborn. She's a fantasic copywriter, funny meme enthusiast and the the voice you hear at the beginning of every episode of this podcast! We discuss ways to make content creation simple AND fun.…
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‘The Sound of Music’ (feat. Phoenix Clouden of Curtain To Curtain)
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1:11:00The hills are alive with the sound of podcasting! On this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we celebrate one of the most beloved musicals in cinematic history, 1965’s The Sound of Music. Directed by Robert Wise and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, this Rodgers and Hammerstein adaptation became an instant classic, winning …
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We talk Russian costumes, news of the week, and Four Continents.
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Why Most Businesses Fail in the First Year
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23:02Send us a text You have passion, drive and a GREAT business idea - so how do you avoid becoming one of the "failed business statistics"? There are lots of reasons small businesses fail in their first few years but it's rarely because they weren’t “good enough.” Most new businesses fail because they skip over the boring but critical stuff that actua…
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'Fiddler on the Roof' (feat. Pete Abeyta of Middle Class Film Class)
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1:13:30For this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., we raise a glass—L’Chaim!—to one of the most celebrated musicals of all time. Robert is joined by Pete Abeyta of Middle Class Film Class to dive into 1971’s Fiddler on the Roof, Norman Jewison’s sweeping adaptation of the beloved Broadway show. With Topol’s unforgettable performance as Tevye an…
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In this episode we talk about what we think the perfect commentary of an event sounds like and - POP QUIZ!! - Adam tests the girl's knowledge of everything Four Continents related.
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Optimizing Business Operations by Mastering Systems and Workflows w/Melissa Rich
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35:48Send us a text What if the secret to growing your business wasn't more work - but smarter systems? In today's new episode of Powerful Women Rising, I chat with Melissa Rich, a systems and operations consultant for small businesses, about how mastering workflows and systems can help entrepreneurs reclaim their time and focus on what they truly love.…
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'Wicked: Part I' (feat. Lauren Knight of That Movie Is Fine)
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1:23:00Rejoicify! Close Watch is back with the first Crooked Table podcast of 2025. As we continue talking movie musicals, we’re off to see the wizard with the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation of all time. Lauren Knight of That Movie Is Fine joins us to discuss Wicked: Part I (2024), the first of Jon M. Chu's ambitious two-part adaptation of the belov…
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We begin this episode with a tribute to those we lost on American Airlines Flight 5342 last week. We want to be mindful of everyone's headspace and if you'd like to skip ahead to our full episode on the European Championships please fast forward past the first 3 minutes. If you would like to support the families who lost loved ones you can donate t…
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Balancing Authenticity and Professionalism
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21:46Send us a text Can you be TRULY authentic in business and still be taken seriously? Authenticity is a word that gets tossed around a lot in business, but how do you balance showing up as yourself while also being seen as a professional? Do you have to tone down your personality to be taken seriously? Is there a point where being "too real" causes p…
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