As an education professional and active coach, Dr. Janet Cook ponders, reflects, and ruminates on problems of practice and shares personal experiences.
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Encouragement for what you face today, tomorrow, and always. Tune in for a fresh word of HOPE from Penny Cooke and Del Bates. If you'd like to see the live videos of our episodes, visit our websites under "podcasts": delbates.com pennycookeauthor.com
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Rocker Dog Podcast talks to popular musicians about their canine companions and the value these creatures bring to our everyday lives in a fresh and revealing interview.
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Home Designs For Life: Remodeling Ideas To Increase Safety, Function, And Accessibility In The Home.
Janet Engel, OT/L, CAPS, ECHM
My podcasts offers solutions to help older adults stay in their homes for as long as possible. We explore creative home modification solutions and talk to experts in the building and healthcare industry to help older adults and their caregivers navigate how to create safer, more attractive, and comfortable spaces while simultaneously increasing their home value. Let us educate you on creating a home that changes with you, so you can live your best life at any age!
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An episode-by-episode discussion of The West Wing, one of television’s most beloved shows, co-hosted by one of its stars, Joshua Malina, along with Hrishikesh Hirway of Song Exploder.
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Do you run a small business? Would you like loads of free advice from business experts from across the spectrum of business skills? Want advice you can implement right now, for free, to make your business better? Then this is the show for you.This is a serious business show, but with a not so serious feel to it, very much a cafe culture, chatting about business, and both informing and entertaining listeners. Mark Harris is the Enterprise Doctor - he does mentoring and coaching for small busi ...
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Welcome to the Natural Medicine Podcast by Andrew Whitfield-Cook. Join us as we interview expert clinicians, researchers and wellbeing experts from around the world, and explore the evidence and application of complementary medicine in global healthcare. DISCLAIMER: All content in Natural Medicine Podcast and Natural Medicine Partners Pty Ltd is intended as professional information for integrative medicine practitioners and as such must not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. ...
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Stance is an independent award-winning arts, culture and current affairs podcast run by New York based journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis. An episode is released on the 1st of every month. Stance is produced by Chrystal Genesis, Zara Martin and Saskia Sewell. stancepodcast.com @stancepodcast Guests so far include musicians Four Tet, Jamila Woods, Róisín Murphy, Amber Mark, Caribou, Kaytranada, Jessie Ware, Tricky and Nao, authors Yaa Gyasi, Sayaka Murata, Elif Shafak & Valeria Luiselli, ...
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Fellow one-time upstate New Yorker Kurtis Keber, bassist for Grace Potter and Aly & AJ, zooms in from Los Angeles to discuss his soon to be 7 year old German Shepherd/Husky mix Zula who loves playing hockey catch, snow, the beach, doggie day care and mountain biking. Fun and easy going chat with an experienced dog guy. Kurtis gave his shout outs to…
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Devotionals for the Sports Lovers with Sports Writer, Del Duduit
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30:32Award-winning author of over 20 books, Del Duduit, joins us to talk about his sports devotionals and how they came about, his favorite athlete interviews, and what's coming next. The guys (and the gals) in your life will love his books--something for everyone. Find Del at delduduit.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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This week we're talking dogs with Vaden Todd Lewis of the Texas rock stalwarts the Toadies whose song Possum Kingdom from their platinum debut album Rubberneck has been an alternative radio staple for the last 30 years. Vaden introduces us to his Pit Bulls Fauci and Coconut while paying tribute to his past dog Cooper, a tripod terrier mix, and Rufu…
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We're celebrating with our past guest Jim Magruder. His book, The Desert Between Us, just won a Selah award in the general fiction category. But though it's written as fiction, the book is inspired by his own life experiences with grief. If you didn't hear this one a year ago when we had him on, or even if you did, don't miss it, and please share w…
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Checking in this week from my favorite city that I've never been to is Mike McInnes, guitarist for the Pittsburgh based pop-punk rockers Old Neon. Mike tells us all about his 10 year old Golden Retriever Jade who turned him from a reluctant dog owner to a dedicated dog dad. Great talk about the transformative powers of a canine companion. Old Neon …
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Zooming in from the Great White North is outlaw country/ contemporary hard rocker Cory Marks who introduces us to his beautiful 9 yr old Karelian Bear dog Teslin who he rescued as a puppy from the dangers of the Yukon where he was playing a show. We get to know more about this unique Finnish breed, his childhood dog Emma and how well Teslin behaves…
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Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Sura Al-Naimi, CEO of Hi Hello Sura, about the intersection of innovation, creativity, and technology, particularly in the context of aging populations. Sura shares her insights on team dynamics, the phases of innovation, and the importance of self-a…
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Hope and Humor for Your Hot Mess with guest, Sally Friscea
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57:14Whether you have hit the period of life of "the change" or not, you need to hear what our guest, Sally Friscea, has to offer as to how to navigate those years with hope and humor. Sally book, Hot Mess Express - A Humorous and Practical Survival Guide for Menopause, recently released from Iron Stream Media. Sally talks about help for perimenopause, …
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Hinder drummer, songwriter and producer Cody Hanson joins us to celebrate his dogs Dempsey, an 8 year old Boxer/Boston Terrier mix, and Bonneville, a 2-3 year old white Swiss Shepherd. We also pay our respects to his past beloved dogs Gracie Lou, Wayne Bernice and Collie. Another great conversation with an attentive dog dad. Hinder's highly-anticip…
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Praying Personalities with guest Janet McHenry
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28:29Join us with our guest Janet McHenry, an international speaker and an award-winning author of twenty-seven books, as she shares how everyone has their own unique praying style according to their personality. Here's a perspective you may ot have heard before and won't want to miss. Janetmchenry.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Innovating Kitchen Safety and Comfort with Sharp Home Appliances
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53:43Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this episode, Janet Engel interviews Peter Weedfald, Senior VP Sales and Brand Marketing and Harry Hessen, Associate VP Product Development and Design from Sharp Home Appliances, discussing their innovative products designed with universal design principles and aging in place in mind. They d…
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Through a generous introduction from a previous guest we are happy to welcome Dan & Shay drummer Andrew Cook to the show. Andrew grew up with Newfoundlands but found himself downsizing as an adult with his two current dogs Boogie, a 6 year old chihuahua mix, and Butters, a 6 year old Pomeranian/Chihuahua/Dachshund mix. Andrew is not only a friend o…
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Get "Sugar Freed "with guest Christine Trimpe
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33:24"Stop losing the weight loss battle and start gaining victory"! Tune in to hear how our guest, Christine Trimpe, lost over 100 pounds without a fad diet! Hear her remarkable story right here on Seeds of Hope with Del and Penny. ChristineTrimpe.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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This week's guest Sam Palladio's Instagram profile reads, "British actor and musician... most importantly dad to River the Whippet" so we're happy to catch him in his hometown of Cornwall, England to hear all about his well-documented 8 year old pup. We catch up on River's recent health scares and dive into his adventures on film sets, music studio…
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Encouragement for Teachers with guest Gretchen Huesmann
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36:08Del and Penny talk with teacher/pastor's wife Gretchen Huesmann about her new devotional book for teachers, why she wrote it, and how God led her through it. There's not much out there like it, so be sure to get a copy for all the teachers in your life! "It's a Good Day to be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators" GretchenHuesman…
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What started as a comment on one of our Instagram reels resulted in discovering another dog loving artist that had a very interesting story to share. Happy to bring you our conversation with Istanbul bred DJ and producer ELIF who navigated months of red tape to bring her Istanbul born Jack Russel terrier Bambam to live with her in Barcelona. Great …
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Ep. 70: Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray on Owning Her Inner Weirdo
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14:41Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Emma-Jean Thackray joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her new album, Weirdo, an ambitious, deeply personal project written, performed, produced, mixed, and arranged entirely by Emma-Jean in her South London flat. In this episode, they discuss how grief, neurodivergence, and resilience shaped t…
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Tools for Leaders, Speakers, Teachers, etc., with Guest Peg Arnold
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37:45Our guest, Peg Arnold, has some creative ideas that will be valuable for speakers, teachers, and leaders of many capacities. pegarnold.orgBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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This week's guest has poured a lot of passion and creativity into dog advocacy. Happy to welcome to the show Janet Weiss, the heralded drummer behind Sleater-Kinney, Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks, The Shins and her long time band Quasi. Janet introduces us to her 7 year old Heeler Dizzy and pays respects to her "equal" Mac and her anxious girl Isob…
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Helena McBride & Simon Claxton guest on The Business Show 17th April 2025
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44:23On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 17th April 25 my guests were Simon Claxton of Macbeths and Helena McBride of The Space Maker. Monkeys linked my 2 tracks - 1st was The Monkees “Last Train to Clarkesville” - hear it at https://youtu.be/zSzsyqzQNeQ?si=2vuWHezUrqAqI_wi . Simon Claxton then spoke about Macbeths, who are in effect a number of busine…
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For the second time this week we're welcoming a valued ally to the show who helps us with booking guests. This time around it's Amy Sciarretto, the founder of Atom Splitter PR who’s provided press campaigns for such acts as Falling in Reverse, Sleep Token and Alice Cooper. Amy takes us through the life and times of her past and present English Bull…
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Del and Penny discuss reading to kids and give lots of ideas on good books for kids' Easter baskets. They even give you a peak into their own books by reading a portion of each. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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This week we're honoring a couple of wonderful individuals who have not only helped bring guests to the show but are bonafide dog moms in their own right. First up we welcome Sue Marcus who is the Vice President of Publicity for The Syndicate, an award winning entertainment marketing agencyand counts the likes of Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Joh…
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Navigating the World of Geriatric Care Management
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44:07Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. In this conversation, Janet Engel speaks with geriatric care managers Amy McWilliams and Lauren Magana about the vital role of geriatric care management in supporting seniors and their families. They discuss the unique challenges faced by seniors, the importance of navigating complex healthcare systems…
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Ep. 69: Style, Sound & Self-Expression w/ Musician & Artist Goya Gumbani
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18:01Musician and artist Goya Gumbani joins Chrystal Genesis in New York’s East Village ahead of his live show to talk sound, style, Miles Davis, and his new album, Warlord of the Weejuns. In this episode, the Brooklyn-born, South London-based artist reflects on the cultural influences behind his dreamy, laid-back record, where the storytelling of New Y…
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Meet Award-winning Children's Author, Crystal Bowman, with Her Latest Release.
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35:15We invited Crystal Bowman back to tell you about her new book for Easter. Would be a wonderful addition to the Easter baskets, but really is a timeless message teaching kids about the resurrection. crystalbowman.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Luke Lalonde & Mitch DeRosier - Born Ruffians
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24:00This week we're joined by Luke Lalonde and Mitch DeRosier of the ever-evolving band Born Ruffians. Luke shares the incredible story of how he and wife rescued two Pariah dogs, Putty, a 5 year-old female, and Ru, a 3 year-old female, from India and Mitch takes us back 10 years to when he adopted his golden-doodle Charlie (sound familiar?) who has si…
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Joy for the Journey with guest Josie Siler
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32:03You are gong to love our guest today, Josie Siler, not to mention her adorable book, Howie's Broken Hee Haw. Tune in, you will be encouraged! josiesiler.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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This week's episode features Bryan Giles of Red Fang who are best known as Portland’s loudest, beer-soaked institution—riff lords, viral video trailblazers, and all-around heavy music legends. Bryan brings us his often humorous take on his 10-ish year old rescue "attention hound" Boon, his previous dog Fender and his early childhood dachshund Fritz…
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Cooking Up Safety: Akshita Iyer on Revolutionizing Kitchen Technology
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23:27Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this conversation, Akshita Iyer, CEO and founder of Ome, discusses the inspiration behind the Smart Knob, a device designed to enhance kitchen safety by preventing unattended cooking, a leading cause of house fires. She shares her journey from neuroscience to entrepreneurship, driven by pers…
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Breaking Barriers to Entrepreneurship: Empowering Everyday Empires
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26:37On today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, my guest is Rohit Maini – MD of Business Clan and of Apex Accountancy. Apex deals with compliance, accounts, HMRC and the like, while working on the financial aspects of helping their clients to grow. Business Clan offers a broader set of corporate services, with a range of in house experts…
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Ep. 68: Cooking, Culture & Caribbean Cuisine w/ Chef Marie Mitchell
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37:51Marie Mitchell joins Chrystal Genesis at home in Harlem for a cooking lesson and conversation, drawn from her debut cookbook, KIN: Caribbean Recipes for the Modern Kitchen. In this episode, Marie teaches Chrystal how to finally master a classic Caribbean staple while sharing the stories, memories and legacy behind the food. As the daughter of Jamai…
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Hope for Moms and Babies with Guest Bonnie Martinelli
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34:17Listen in for amazing stories and statistics and HOPE for moms (and dads) who choose life, with our guest Bonnie Martinelli, director of our local Care Net. What incredible support they provide! care-net.org delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Mike Doughty - Solo Artist, Soul Coughing
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25:36When an artist has over 8000 posts on Instagram and a good amount of them feature his dogs then you know you've found the right guest. So it's a pleasure to share this interview with Mike Doughty of Soul Coughing, Ghost of Vroom and volumes of solo work. Mike introduces us to his 8 year old Chihuahua Lunchy and his recent addition Eustace, who's 3 …
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Gemma Wass & Deb Mason guest on The Business Show 20th March 2025
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45:35On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 20th March 2025, my guests were Gemma Wass of Harding Financial and Deb Mason of Clean Services. The Damned were the link between the two tracks I played, given the sad demise of Brian James, their founding guitarist. First came “New Rose” - you can hear it at https://youtu.be/TUxFQ5QBiYk?si=lgJepfvC3pqLp24W – I…
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AI and the Next Generation of Emergency Response with LogicMark CEO Chia-Lin Simmons
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48:41Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this conversation, Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO of LogicMark, discusses the evolution and innovation of medical alert technology, particularly focusing on the Freedom Alert Max device. She highlights the importance of user-friendly design, advanced features like fall detection and GPS, and the inte…
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Well known Rocker Dog Dad Rufus Taylor of The Darkness joins the show to give our inquiring minds all we need to know about his Instagram famous 4 year old Boston Terrier Don. We cover "The Don's" embodiment of the Rock-n-Roll Party Cowboy lifestyle, the "train with love" philosophy his grandmother instilled in him and getting recognized in public …
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Before you can lead anyone, you've got to learn to lead yourself
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26:31On today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, my guest is Dr Kevin Mays of Mays Leadership, who improves executive performance through conscious leadership. Their processes have helped countless leaders stand above the competition by creating the powerful leadership culture that drives growth. By leading from the inside out, their 3-st…
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What do you know about Saint Patrick? Learn the real significance of Saint Patrick's Day and be inspired by his faith and faithfulness. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Professor Mark Rowlands isn't a well known touring or recording musician. He's more of a rock star in the field of Philosophy. Mark is the chair of the philosophy department at the University of Miami and leading figure in the morality of animals who just released his latest book The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living…
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Neil Trivedi & Amanda Bouch guest on The Business Show 6th March 2025
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42:20On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 6th March 2025 my guests were Neil Trivedi of The Perfect Process Company and Amanda Bouch, creator of “The four keys to being an effective leader”. “Pink” was the link between the two tracks I played, the first of which was We’ve Got A Fuzzbox and We’re Gonna Use It with “Pink Sunshine” - you can hear it at htt…
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Navigating the World of Senior Move Management
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48:46Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Nicole Ramer, a certified senior move manager and founder of Organized Haven. They discuss the evolution of the senior move management industry, the emotional and logistical challenges faced by seniors during transitions, and the unique services offe…
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Hope When Healing Seems Impossible with guest Maggie T. May
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45:49Maggie tells us the agonizing and miraculous journey of her daughter's illness and how God worked through it to bring healing and blessing. Find Maggie on IG or FB @ maggietmayauthor pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Ohio bred singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi joins the show to introduce us to his 8 year old Great Pyrenees Captain whose ears are the first to hear his songs before they go on to get streamed hundreds of millions of times across the globe. Great talk with a well-informed artist who was raised by a mother who worked at an animal shelter. Michael's …
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Shift your internal programming to create exponential growth
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27:55On today’s episode of The Enterprise Doctor Business Show, my guest is David Neagle, a North Carolina based business consultant who helps people tap into their potential for an amazing business and life. David is proof that a single shift in mindset can transform everything. Once a high school dropout and minimum-wage forklift driver, David discove…
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We've talked about hope, and then love, so now let's cover faith, and how our faith gives us hope. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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Leland Sklar - James Taylor, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett
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31:38If the movie world has 6° of separation from Kevin Bacon then the music world would have 3° of separation from legendary bassist Leland Sklar. Leland has appeared on over 2000 albums and has played and/or toured with a who's who in music including James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Phil Collins to name only a few. And if you seek out Leland on social…
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Janet Lacey and Chipo Dhliwayo guest on The Business Show 20th February 2025
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43:55On The Business Show on Marlow FM on 20th February 2025 my guests were founder of Task Aces Chipo Dhliwayo, and travel expert Janet Lacey, who joined me to talk about their work, and to discuss a range of business news stories. “Cars” was the link between the two tracks I played, the first of which was Madness with “Driving in my car” - you can hea…
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Fall Detection: A New Approach to the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)
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50:21Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans. Summary In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Cathy Minter, co-founder and CEO of Wisdom, a smart device designed to support aging in place. Cathy shares the inspiration behind Wisdom, which arose from personal experiences with aging parents and the challenges they faced. The discussion delves i…
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Continuing the subject of love, what is love anyway, and how do I love as God commanded? delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates
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