Best Minds Collide Pod Podcasts (2025)

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The Reality of Being Human with Maevius Lynn 1:03:31

7d ago1:03:31

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Today's episode is a special Pride Month offering featuring Queer Thelemite Maevius Lynn. Lynn is an esoteric author, content creator, and advocate of the new religious movement, Thelema. We discuss topics as far afield as Aleister Crowley, how Thelema soothes religious trauma, and why screwing your neighbor isn't the same as Sex Magick. REFERENCES…

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Finding Peace in Not Knowing with Paul Cram 1:10:17

28d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Today's episode features some funny (and poignant) stories from Paul Cram. Paul is an actor, book lover, and multimedia designer who catalogs and celebrates Queer experiences everywhere. Paul and I consider topics as far afield as growing up knowing we don't matter, how acting can be identity therapy, and how we should discover who our children are…

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Strength is about Being Seen with Koby Falks 1:01:18

1M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In this episode, we hear Koby Falks's story of finding authenticity and strength by challenging toxic masculine stereotypes. Koby is an adult content creator, entrepreneur and advocate for authenticity in the adult content industry. Koby and I muse over topics as diverse as when masculinity turns toxic, how negating sex negates ourselves, and what …

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Clearing Triggers Through Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni 58:46

2M ago58:46

58:46

Today we hear a story of pain and forgiveness from Katharine Giovanni. Katharine is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author; speaker; and forgiveness and transformation coach whose system of forgiveness empowers others to clear their own energy, even if others do not. Katharine and I talk about topics as diverse as the missed opportunities …

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Embracing Your Full Humanity with Pepper Kat 56:11

2M ago56:11

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This week, I chat with Pepper Kat about Western society's difficulty in embracing physicality and sexuality. Pepper is an adult entertainer and podcaster who founded Design Your Dreamgirl to provide a space for all people to explore their desires with no judgment. Pepper and I discuss the spectrum of sexual fantasy, how shaming intimacy is the wors…

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Attract Your Tribe by Being You with Leah Spasova 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

My guest this week is Leah Spasova, a psychologist, sex and relationships expert, and Founder of the website lifesexplicit.com, which provides resources for exploring identity, gender, and sexual wellness. Leah and I muse over topics as far afield as why people have sex, why bro culture needs sex, and how to find Jesus. REFERENCES: Lifesexplicit we…

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Love Your Life in Mind Maps with John Diggs 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In today's episode, we hear John Diggs's story of distilling wisdom and personal insight using Mind Maps. John is a Mappineering Mentor, retired NFL and CFL player, and founder of MappineerVille.com, a community for the practice of Mappineering. John and I consider topics as far afield as the purpose of life, making sound decisions, and the importa…

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Mermaids, Witches, and Fairies with Mhara Starling 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

In this episode is Mhara Starling's truly amazing magical journey of gender and self-acceptance. Mhara is a Welsh witch, spiritual leader, and author of the recent book "Welsh Fairies." Mhara and I muse over topics as far afield as natural churches, bigger-than-life mentors, and a Scooby Doo lesson in witchcraft. REFERENCES: Support Mhara on Patreo…

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Discovering Our Princess of Light through Hypnosis with Deane Benninghoven 1:02:38

4M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Today's episode features Deane Benninghoven's stories of subconscious symbolism. Deane is a certified hypnotherapist and hypnosis instructor who helps everyday people overcome everyday problems. Deane and I mull over topics as diverse as the value of dissociative states, Jungian archetypes in everyday life, and the lack of value in clucking like a …

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Escaping Tribal Outrage with David Beckemeyer 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Today's episode features David Beckemeyer discussing tribal identity and the outrage it brings. David is a bridge-builder and host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast. David and I consider topics as far afield as social media detox, street epistemology, and libraries lousy with drag queens. REFERENCES: “Outrage Overload” website: https://outrageoverl…

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Capturing Our Inner Story with Elizabeth Snyder 1:02:42

5M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Today's episode features Elizabeth Snyder's honest humor. Liz is an author, women's portraiture artist, and confidence expert whose work focuses (little photography pun there) on encouraging all humans to find their inner beauty and take pride in who they are. Liz and I range over topics as diverse as the government's role in tearing down women's c…

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Facing Our Heroic Journey with Allison Stieger 1:08:16

5M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this week's episode, we hear the story of humanity in myth with Allison Stieger. Allison is a mythologist, author, speaker, and storyshaper who founded Mythic Stories Consulting. Allison and I muse over topics as far afield as our path to becoming ancestors, learning compassion through application of archetypes, and the Current of the Universe. …

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Healing into Congruent Choice with Katharine Lazaruk 1:00:44

6M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Today's show features Katherine Lazaruk and some hilarious stories! Katherine is a Professional Presence Expert and author of the book “Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time.” Katherine and I muse over topics as far afield as preparing our environment for us to occupy it, the pain of getting out of our box, and not dumping on Ju…

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Unlearning the Tools of Silence with Lindsay Bindman 1:09:49

6M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In this episode, a wonderful friend of mine: Lindsay Bindman! Lindsay is an advocate, ally, sailor, and hostess of the "Getting Reflective" podcast, about unlearning the social norms that serve us poorly. Lindsay and I cover topics as diverse as learning to live life to its fullest, society as a tool for silence and punishment, and how you can actu…

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Breaking Our Personal Narratives with K Anderson 1:05:00

6M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Today's episode features K Anderson's dry wit and charm. K is a podcaster who hosts the "Lost Spaces" podcast, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. K and I run the gamut of topics from tempering your expectations of community to choosing labels carefully to the importance of checkbox-action inclusivity. REFERENCES: “Lost Spaces” website: https:…

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Gender-Affirming Self-Care with Matty Hennessey 1:01:03

6M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Today's episode features Matty Hennessey and his journey within the gender-expansive community. Matty is the Founder, CEO, and Product Designer for Eversense Toys, a sex toy company targeted directly at making intimacy more comfortable for the gender-expansive community. Matty and I mull over topics as diverse as how children observe gender innocen…

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Bridging Wisdom across Traditions with Bob Martin 1:08:07

7M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

On the show today, Bob Martin and I talk about Taoism! Bob is a criminal trial lawyer, meditation teacher, and author of the book "I Am The Way," which recasts the I Ching in Christian terminology. Bob and I discuss topics as diverse as the I Ching, the Tao of gender, and Sonny Crockett's "Miami Vice" wardrobe. REFERENCES: Bob Martin’s website: htt…

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Choosing a Life without Misery with Louise Richardson 1:08:14

7M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

As a special 50th Episode, I speak with Louise Richardson, a transgender woman whose transition in the 1970s demonstrates how - despite many strides made in society - the transgender experience is no better understood. Louise is an author, poet, and playwright whose work can be seen, heard, and read across many media. Louise and I discuss topics as…

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Life, Death, and Equilibrium with Kristoffer Hughes 1:13:00

7M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

This week's episode is with the ever-effervescent Kristoffer Hughes. Kristoffer is an esoteric author, teacher of Death Midwifery, and Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order. Kristoffer and I discuss such diverse topics as growing up gay, The Middle Pillar, and what you should try if you think performing an autopsy looks difficult. REFERENCES: Anglesey …

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The Patterns in Our Biology with Dominika Staniewicz 1:07:05

7M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

In this episode, I chat with Dominika Staniewicz about the brain, biochemistry, and the origin of identity. Dominika is a Brain Coach, Elite Neuroencoding Specialist, and Holistic Life Coach who also writes fiction in between all her other activities. Dominika and I talk about topics as far afield as patriarchy, neuroplasticity, and how the color p…

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You're Not Kinky, You're Cool with Max Carey 1:07:58

8M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In today's fascinating episode, Max Carey discusses the world of kink. Max is a producer and director who created the documentary "tOuch Kink," about the BDSM community and the value it brings to humanity. Max and I talk about topics as diverse as the philosophy of pain, the wave theory of kink, and how it's always the quiet ones... REFERENCES: Off…

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Finding Ourselves in Sexual Fantasy with Artemisia de Vine 58:25

8M ago58:25

58:25

Today's episode features Artemisia de Vine's theory of sexual fantasy. Artemisia is a sexual fantasy expert, sexologist and author who uses fantasy not as a source of shame and guilt, but as the key to unlocking our deepest motivations and desires. Artemisia and I discuss prevailing theories of sexual fantasy, the three paradoxes we seek to rectify…

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Building Community through Diversity with Ailsa Blair 1:00:30

8M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

On today's episode, I speak with Ailsa Blair about the drag community. Ailsa is a neurodiverse, nonbinary product designer and research leader who founded Drag Me, a company whose mobile app empowers drag artists to connect with their fans. Ailsa and I talk about topics as far afield as Tech Bros treating employees as tools, features of the Drag Me…

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Claiming Our Identity through History with Neil Laird 57:17

9M ago57:17

57:17

In this episode, I talk history with Neil Laird. Neil is an Emmy and BAFTA-nominated TV producer, novelist, and ancient history geek whose fiction retells gay stories across early human civilizations. We discuss such diverse topics as The Tomb of the Brothers, the Myth of Stonewall, and Toxic Avenger 3 or 4 - whichever was worse. REFERENCES: Neil L…

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Choosing to Quit for Life with Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown 1:03:47

9M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Today we hear an inspirational story from Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown. Duncan is a speaker, author, sober coach, and Morris dancer whose work challenges the stranglehold alcohol maintains over Western life. Duncan and I cover topics as diverse as alcohol addiction, how drinking affects the rich more than the poor, and The Agrarian Reforms of the 16th Ce…

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Strength in Our Weakness with Eric Gee 56:43

9M ago56:43

56:43

Today's episode features a story of what can go right when you don't like school. Eric Gee is an author, a writing and life coach, and founder of the Youtopia Project, which helps people discover their personality and work with the strengths and weaknesses within. Eric and I mull over topics as far-flung as holistic personality theory, how we disag…

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The Adult You’re Looking for Is You with Kyleigh Weathers 1:08:53

9M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Today we hear a heartbreaking story of disconnection with Kyleigh Weathers. Kyleigh is an attachment coach, podcaster, and the founder of Queerly Attached, through which she helps others overcome feeling outside the family to become secure in themselves. We speak about topics as diverse as how being raised Mormon demands so much, feeling and dealin…

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Transforming Weakness into Strength with Jhenah Telyndru 1:10:22

10M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Today's episode features the eminently magical Jhenah Telyndru! Jhenah is an author, Celticist, and Priestess who founded the Sisterhood of Avalon. In this illuminating discussion, Jhenah and I consider the role of culture in gender, promote spiritual service to all, and have a good chuckle over ancient Welsh poetry slams. REFERENCES: Jhenah Telynd…

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How to Be Human with Louise Boye 1:03:01

10M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

On today's show, I speak with the wonderfully introspective Louise Boye. Louise is a Qi Gong instructor and musician who also facilitates groups in learning Nonviolent Communication. We cover topics that span from honoring our bodies and emotions, recovering from isolation, and how Hamlet really fits into daily conversation. REFERENCES: Louise Boye…

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Information Is Not Transformation with Gao Motsemme 1:11:09

10M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Today's episode features a fascinating discussion of psychic energy with Gao Motsemme. An African Quantum Witchdoctor and Psychic Surgeon, Gao's work teaches us how to tune into our natural energetic fields to build a better life. Gao and I discuss topics as diverse as the power inherited through our names, the unsinkable honesty of our soul, and t…

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The Liminal Spaces of Humanity with Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett 1:05:55

11M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

In today's episode, I have a delightful chat with Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett. Redfern is a writer, journalist, and activist who recently published "Proud Pink Sky," an alternate history of Nazi Germany and the establishment of the first gay state. Redfern and I discuss topics as diverse as being flexible with labels, the history of homosexual relation…

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Speak Truth to Power with Catherine Stagg-Macey 1:03:53

12M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Today's episode features the amazing Catherine Stagg-Macey. Catherine is an Executive Coach, hostess of the podcast Unsaid @ Work, and finder of lost mojo. We discuss topics critical to improving the workplace today, including living our own dreams, being safely authentic, and wearing a purple Speedo to work. REFERENCES: Catherine Stagg-Macey’s web…

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Sex and Gender in Magic with Josephine McCarthy 1:14:12

12M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

In this episode, I have an enchanting conversation with Josephine McCarthy. Josephine is an esoteric author and the Director of Quareia, a free, online, magical training course (that I highly recommend!). We cover topics as diverse as goddesses beautiful and terrible, how physical changes affect our magical connection, and dangerous cows. REFERENCE…

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Trauma is a Gift for Growth with Sara Webb 1:04:49

12M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

In today's episode, I speak with Sara Webb, a Resilience Coach who specializes in breakup and meditation therapy. Sara and I talk about topics as off-the-wall as how trauma can be seen as valuable to growth, Western medicine's focus on symptoms instead of health, and the billions of bits of data that hit you every second. REFERENCES: Sara Webb’s we…

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Find Your Life's Meaning in Uncomfortable Experiences with Andrea Leigh 1:05:26

1y ago1:05:26

1:05:26

In this episode, I speak with Andrea Leigh about saying "yes" to experiences. Andrea is a high-impact coach, fashionista, and Co-Host on Thriving Women Network TV. Topics include finding comfort in discomfort, living life to the fullest, and parents who accept gender transition as long as football isn't impacted. REFERENCES: Andrea Leigh’s website:…

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07 June 2024 - Kink Will Bring Us Together 1:11:28

1y ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Today's episode features Jake Didinsky, a pansexual, nonbinary DJ and Producer. Jake is also co-founder of the inclusive night club event "Lights Out, Barks Out." In our discussion, we cover topics as far afield as the power of inclusivity, helping cis / het people understand the queer experience, and the Right Old White Guy. REFERENCES: Jake Didin…

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Within Madness Lies Power - 31 May 2024 1:05:53

1y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In today's episode, I speak with Karen Anne Coccioli. Karen is a queer author and public speaker whose queer memoir "Paradise" is available on Amazon. We cover topics as disparate as fleeing fascism, madness as a source of gender, and the purple light within. REFERENCES: Karen Anne Coccioli’s website: https://www.karenannecoccioli.com/ Annie Moon’s…

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24 May 2024 - Changing the Narrative 1:03:25

1y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Today's episode features the effervescent Cherish Amber! Cherish is a queer sex, love, and relationship coach who teaches we must know ourselves in order to have good sex and solid relationships. We talk about topics as diverse as prerequisites to good sex, stigmatizing sex to maintain control, and Virgin Condoms. REFERENCES: Cherish Amber’s websit…

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17 May 2024 - Doing What It Takes Because You Must 1:02:00

1y ago1:02:00

1:02:00

In today's episode, I speak with the incredible Jasmine Vine! If you've been living under a rock for the past decade, Jasmine is a trans empowerment specialist with training in several modalities of mental health treatment. Jasmine and I discuss the urgency of gender transition, being able to identify with your therapist, and West Coast Privilege. …

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10 May 2024 - Breaking All the Rules 1:13:40

1y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

In this episode, I am proud to feature my dear friend Kaedyn Nedopak. Kaedyn is an Award-winning Queer Transgender Producer, Author, Podcaster, and Activist...and he really lives up to the list! Kaedyn and I talk about such interesting topics as Hollywood's failure to break gender roles, Pagan practices with Irish goddesses, and dissin' from the 80…

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03 May 2024 - Evolving Past Adversity 54:05

1y ago54:05

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This episode features Win Charles, an award-winning author, podcaster, and advocate for people with disabilities. Win and I discuss the abuse people with disability face, the help available after abuse, and why you should have a rainbow sticker on your wheelchair. REFERENCES: Win Charles on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButterfliesofWisdom Win…

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26 April 2024 - The Stories That Must Be Told 1:08:50

1y ago1:08:50

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Today I present an amazing conversation with Lindsay Law. Lindsay retired from a career as an executive producer and President of Fox Searchlight Pictures to become a novelist. Lindsay and I discuss the story of "Boys Don't Cry," why we need more gay people in media, and the magic of Vermont. REFERENCES: Lindsay’s personal website: https://www.lind…

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19 April 2024 - Reclaiming the Present Moment 1:04:34

1y ago1:04:34

1:04:34

In this episode, I host Dr. Lino Martinez! Dr. Lino is an author, podcaster, and Professor of Psychology who views his ability to survive not as extraordinary, only human. Lino and I discuss existential psychology, depleting ourselves to please others, and The Meaning to Life. REFERENCES: Lino’s professional website: https://www.alittlelessfear.com…

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12 April 2024 - Music, Community, and How We Become 1:05:17

1y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Today's episode features Mx. Crys/ta Song, a Speech Language Pathologist and vocalist who is also Board Co-Chair of Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer (QORDS). Crys/ta and I talk about such topics as why the South should not be discounted as a political forum, how we cannot help but be part of humanity, and obscure William Makepeace Thackeray qu…

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05 April 2024 - Marketing to the Transgender Experience 1:09:32

1y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

This week's episode features the ever-talented Danni Velasquez-Mora. Danni is Founder and Creative Director of Womankind Creative and - because we had such a great conversation about women's representation the first time (see the link below), Danni wanted to interview me to get an angle on how the transgender community would appreciate representati…

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29 March 2024 - In Praise of the Mammal Brain 58:52

1y ago58:52

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In this week's episode, I speak with Professor Loretta Breuning about human behavior. Loretta is a Professor Emerita of Management, the Founder of The Inner Mammal Institute, and author of the book "Habits of a Happy Brain." We consider such topics as how our undesired behavior can be modified given the appropriate reward, finding forgiveness even …

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22 March 2024 - The Stories That Live between the Lines 1:07:46

1y ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Today's episode features an amazing artist and friend, Cendrine Marrouat. Cendrine really has done it all: poet, photographer, painter, podcaster, and author. We discuss topics as diverse as camels, the importance of haiku, and why Hemingway is boring. -- REFERENCES: Cendrine’s professional website: https://creativeramblings.com/ Auroras & Blossoms…

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15 March 2024 - The Effect of Childhood on Who We Are 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

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In today's episode, I have a fun discussion about a serious topic with Brittany Sandoval. As a registered nurse and foster parent, Brittany had to process her childhood trauma to help her children become better people. Brittany and I talk about the meaning of anger, how generational trauma can be healed, and Lesbian TikTok. P.S. No cats were harmed…

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01 March 2024 - Becoming Unstoppable 46:16

1+ y ago46:16

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In today's episode, I have an honest conversation with Victoria Pelletier, an executive leader, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Victoria talks me through what it takes to push through adversity, how transgender care is even more difficult for parents, and why jerks need honesty more than the rest of us. -- REFERENCES: Victoria’s webs…

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23 February 2024 - Representing Humans in Marketing 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

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In this episode, I talk with Danni Velasquez-Mora, an absolutely amazing woman who ups the game in marketing as Founder and Creative Director at Womankind Creative. Danni and I talk about important topics as healing through representation, seeing our own possibilities, and why Wonder Girl should have had a longer run. -- REFERENCES: Womankind Creat…

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