Welcome to The Cookies and Coffee Podcast, a podcast hosted by Cale and Maggie Owen. As a married couple, parents, and successful business leaders, we offer insights, tips, and real-life examples on marriage, family, faith, and business. Cale is the CEO of two eight-figure companies, and Maggie serves as the VP. Our podcast is designed to offer practical business advice, insights on family life, discussions on faith, and more. On our podcast, we'll discuss a range of topics related to marria ...
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Welcome to Seeing Double, the podcast where dynamic identical twins collide with humor and authenticity. If you crave engaging conversations, relatable personal stories and hilarious banter, this podcast is for you. Meet your hosts Amy and Patty Davis, two inseparable sisters who share much more than DNA and a matching wardrobe. Join in on the genuine chemistry in each unfiltered twin talk as they dive into topics such as life experiences, health and fitness, career advancements, relationshi ...
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Welcome to the GymOwners.com podcast, your go-to destination for all things fitness, working out, nutrition, diet, mindset and growth. We're the hub for all the latest news, trends and opinions in our space. Whether you're a gym owner, fitness enthusiast, or just looking to get in shape, we've got you covered. Our team of experts and influencers are passionate about helping you reach your fitness goals and live your best life. From interviews with top trainers and nutritionists, to in-depth ...
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Luke Davies (or The Live Luke) has always been fascinated by Radio. In this series, he chats to some of his heroes of the airwaves about how they got into radio, the challenges they have taken and what advice would they give.
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Welcome to GymBratz, the podcast where we get real and raw about the weird and wonderful world of gym life. Hosted by Hannah Leahy, a fitness enthusiast with a penchant for sharing her own embarrassing moments, we delve into the awkward and hilarious things that can happen when you're just starting out at the gym. From accidentally wearing your shirt inside out to getting trapped under a weight machine, we've all been there. But don't worry, we're here to laugh those moments off and share ou ...
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Alan is managing partner at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP, (GROCO) and is a respected leader in his field. He is also the radio show host to American Dreams. Alan's CPA firm resides in the San Francisco Bay Area and serves some of the most influential Venture Capitalist in the world. GROCO's core competency is advising High Net Worth individual clients in tax and financial strategies. Alan is a current member of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (S.I.E.P.R.) SIEPR’s ...
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Send us a text Howard Pressman has been one of South Yorkshire most recognisable presenters for nearly four decades in the world of Radio, having presented shows on Hallam FM, Magic AM and a near 20 year career on BBC Radio Sheffield. More recently he has been presenting Sunday Mornings on Radio Essentials Sheffield. In this weeks edition, Howard r…
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Send us a text You may have heard his voice on commercials and introducing television programmes - but before he began his career as a Television Announcer and voice artist, Graham Bannerman began his career in radio, having presented shows on stations that included Radio Orwell in Ipswich and Essex Radio. He also achieved National recognition, pre…
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Send us a text After winning a contest to be a Radio DJ on BRMB back in 1993, Toni McDonald has gone onto achieve a career in radio across the Midlands and the South of England in both presentation and production - working for stations including Southern FM, Heart 107, Severn Sound and BBC Local Radio. In this weeks edition, Toni sits down with Luk…
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Send us a text Having enjoyed half a century in Radio across Ireland and the UK, Declan Meehan has earned the title of a Radio Great, from a career in both Pirate Radio, National Radio and Local Radio he has worked on some flagship stations including RTE 2FM, Capital Radio and East Coast FM, where he has hosted the Mid-Morning show for 31 years. In…
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Send us a text Steve Power has recently celebrated four decades in the radio business, in both presentation and management, from a career that has included Devonair, Southern Sound, Chiltern, Power FM, Wave 105 and Nation Radio. This time, Steve sits down with Luke to share his radio journey over the last four decades - from developing the bug for …
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Send us a text A pioneer and expert in Audio of the wireless. Paul Bromley has enjoyed four decades in the radio business, presenting shows on Pennine FM, Viking FM, Signal, Ridings FM and Dearne FM. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Paul sits down with Luke to share stories about Radio, Trains and Astronomy. From getting the Radio bug from li…
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“People Always Remember The Way You Leave” - Following Last week’s episode on Maggie’s decision to leave the company, in this episode we’re diving into what it really means to leave well. Whether you’re thinking about leaving a role or managing a team through change, tune in because we’re going to give you some insight into how to do that effective…
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Send us a text From Radio in the USA, to presenting on the longwave in the UK on 252. MaryEllen O'Brien was one of the founding presenters of Atlantic 252, but before that had enjoyed a decade long career working on stations across the United States, which include WBLM in Portland and 93 Rock in California. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Ma…
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We’re taking seperate paths…at work. Maggie’s stepping away from Gains after 6+ years, and it’s the first time since 2015 that we won’t be working together. In this special episode we’re going to talk more in-depth on how she made this decision, what led to it and what’s to come for Maggie in the future. P.S. Don’t worry, we’re still going to keep …
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Feeling out of the loop? Well, you’re not alone. In this random episode we keep it light hearted and dive into Gen Z slang, from “NPC” and “rizz” to “delulu”, we try to decipher it all. At the end we close it off with a quick “Who Is More Likely To Do XYZ” game. Guess you could say this episode is…“bussin”? Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we ta…
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Send us a text Liam Quigley has enjoyed the best part of four decades in the radio business, having worked in Pirate Radio and both Irish and UK radio, including launching stations such as Radio Nova, Century Radio and Heart 106.2. In the second of two parts - Liam continues to share his radio journey with Luke, sharing stories of moving over to 98…
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Send us a text Liam Quigley has enjoyed the best part of four decades in the radio business, having worked in Pirate Radio and both Irish and UK radio, including launching stations such as Radio Nova, Century Radio and Heart 106.2. In the first of two parts, Liam sits down with Luke to share his stories about growing up in Ireland, and how the radi…
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Send us a text Julian Wharam has enjoyed four decades on radio stations across the country. These have included stints on Radio Aire, Red Dragon, BRMB, Heart Radio, Real Radio and Radio Wyvern. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Julian sits down with Luke to share stories of the stations he worked on and the people he worked with. This includes…
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Send us a text A familiar voice on radio across the Midlands - Mike Wyer has enjoyed four decades in the radio world. Having started out in Pirate radio, he went onto a career on stations that included WABC, Saga Radio East Midlands, BBC Hereford and Worcestershire - before coming out of early retirement to join Boom Radio. In this weeks edition of…
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Send us a text The man behind the creation of jingles of many heritage ILR Stations, kicks off the new series of Radio Greats. But who is the real Muff Murfin? The man behind the sounds of many stations. Well in this episode of Radio Greats, Muff sits down with Luke to reflect on his life and career in the music industry, how he got into creating r…
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We’ve decided to do something different this time around so we sat down for a round of “Would You Rather” with questions regarding parenting and business to see where our perspectives align (or don’t). Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them …
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Hard Seasons | Learning To Adapt & Trusting The Process
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19:36Are you willing to keep running without knowing where the finish line is? That’s what challenging seasons in life require, but that doesn’t mean that you have to delay enjoyment and happiness for the next “easier” season. In this one we’re going to talk about navigating challenging times, adapting time schedules accordingly and the importance of en…
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Evolving Priorities: Marriage, Money & What Really Matters
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28:09As the years go by and seasons change, so do our values and priorities. In this one we’re diving into how our perspectives on money, marriage and success have evolved and what it takes to stay aligned as a couple through different seasons. Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not…
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Doing Whatever It Takes | The Sacrifices of Moving a Business Forward
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24:23If you’re a business owner, things will get tough and there is going to be a time where you just have to put your head down and do whatever it takes. This is a situation we’re currently in, so in this episode we’re going to talk about working long hours, the sacrifices and the mindset shifts required to move the business forward in this demanding p…
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Optimizing Your Life By Decreasing Decision Making Fatigue
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24:19You make thousands of decisions every single day and you’re not even aware of it. A lot of these small decisions you make are wasting your energy and serve as a distraction from the important ones. In this episode we’re focusing on cutting out all that noise, sticking to the plan and getting the highest ROI on your time. Welcome to Cookies and Coff…
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The Importance Of Using Employee Scorecards In Your Business
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28:23If you’ve set the right goals and have the right strategy but you’re still not getting the outcome you want in your business, the bottleneck is your team. For an employee to be successful in their role, it is absolutely crucial that they have the right guidelines and massive clarity on what success in their role actually looks like. This is where s…
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Our Vision For 2025 - Business, Family & Personal Growth
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34:59Time to look ahead and set a roadmap for success in 2025. We’ll be sharing the framework we use for setting goals (desired superior outcomes) and diving into personal challenges, mindset shifts and key changes we’re making in 2025. It’s going to be a great year! Welcome to Cookies and Coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, …
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We’re back, it’s been a while! In order to level up in 2025, it’s important to reflect on the year behind us and spot the areas that can be improved. So, today we’re unpacking the biggest lessons we learned in 2024 both in our personal and professional lives, sharing the wins, struggles and the growth that came with it all. Welcome to Cookies and C…
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Send us a text For the past 55 years Les Ross has been one of Birmingham's most recognised radio presenters, presenting Breakfast on BRMB for over 26 years, as well as a career on BBC Radio Birmingham, Radio Tees, XTRA AM and Boom Radio. In the last episode of the season - Les sits down with Luke to reflect on the past 55 Years, from getting the bu…
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Send us a text For the past 20 years, Vicki Blight has used her skills on the radio to the fullest - launching stations such as Heart 106 in Nottingham and Virgin Radio Pride, becoming a talk jock on Century 106 and BBC Radio Wales and presenting at National Level on BBC Radio 1. In this weeks edition, Vicki sits down with Luke to reflect on her 20…
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Send us a text Regarded as the country and the worlds most recognised Voice Over Artists, Peter Dickson has entertained the country for over five decades with his voice being recognisable on programmes including The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and All Star Family Fortune, but prior to that he enjoyed a successful career on the radio, presenting …
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Send us a text Having began his radio journey with Forces Radio, Stuart Freeman has gone onto forge an international career in the radio world, working for Swansea Sound, 2CR and Radio Essex in his native UK, but in recent years has enjoyed a 30 year career on Austrian Radio stations that include Blue Danube and FM4. In this weeks edition, Stuart s…
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Send us a text Willie Morgan began his career as a record plugger - which lead to him making contacts with many radio professionals in the industry. From this he secured positions working as a presenter for stations that included Coast AM, SuperGold, Oasis FM, Radio 106 and ever national work with BBC Radio 2. This time round Willie sits down Luke …
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Send us a text Helen Mayhew has enjoyed a career in the radio business for over 4 decades as both a presenter and producer. She has worked for stations that have included BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Kent, BBC Radio 2, Classic FM and of course Jazz FM which she joined as a launch presenter in 1990. This time round, Helen joins Luke to share stories o…
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Running a 30 million dollar portfolio, i've made more mistakes than I can count.. As cliche as it sounds the way we've been able to make the most progress is by analyzing each mistake and using it to grow and avoid further mistakes. My goal for this episode is to just tell you about my mistakes so that hopefully you can learn the lesson without get…
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Send us a text As one of the countries most recognised impressionists and entertainers, Mike Osman fell into radio by pure accident after he impressed Richard Park at a Black Tie Function in London. This time on Radio Greats, Mike sits down with Luke to look back on his three decade career from getting the bug for radio and becoming a radio fanatic…
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Send us a text Alan Dedicoat has been one of the most recognised voices in the United Kingdom for 45 years, having cemented himself as "The Voice of Balls", "The Voice of Strictly" and the work he has done for BBC Radio 2. In this weeks Radio Greats, Dedley sits down with Luke to share stories of the past 45 years, from getting the bug for Radio. S…
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Send us a text Having begun his Radio career in New Zealand. David Symonds has had a reputation of being a presenter who has been with stations since Day 1 of their inception. Having been part of the launch team that includes - BBC Radio 1, Capital Radio, Radio Victory, Capital Gold and Boom Radio, he has founded stations in Cyprus and France. In t…
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Send us a text Carol Dooley has spent the last four decades in radio around the world, from Pirate Radio to National Radio and Running stations in her native Ireland and America, she has recently been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame. This time round Carol sits down with Luke to reflect on her four decade career on the wireless, fro…
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How to Independently Represent Yourself as an Artist
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17:00This week we sit down with Jason Borbay, a self-represented artist with a unique entrepreneurial approach to building his art career. From his journey as a track athlete and stand-up comedian to working at the Trump Organization, Jason shares his incredible path to becoming a full-time artist. Discover how he bypassed traditional galleries, built h…
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How to Build Strong Father-Daughter Relationships | Madeline Anderson Author of Girl Dad
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15:49In this episode of American Dreams, we dive into the powerful bond between fathers and daughters with Madeline Anderson, the founder of the Girl Dad Network and author of Girl Dad. Discover practical tips and inspiring stories on how busy dads can connect more deeply with their daughters. From communication strategies to balancing work and family l…
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Send us a text Howard Pearce has spent the last five decades in Radio, working for many local and National stations across the country. These have included Radio Victory, Radio 210, Radio Luxembourg, Radio 2 and Virgin 1215 AM. In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Howard sits down with Luke to share stories of his past five decades - which includ…
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How to be a horrible leader - The inverse method
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27:03How great leadership can unlock your employees’ full potential. Learn how the right leadership approach can inspire your team, boost productivity, and help your business thrive. Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother …
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The Art of Multi-Generational Living with Gary Klaben Podcast
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15:59In this episode of American Dreams, Alan Olsen interviews Gary Klaben, author and financial advisor, about the concept of multi-generational living and his new book on the topic. Gary shares his personal journey and the insights that led him to establish a 67-acre estate where five families live together, embracing a lifestyle that fosters stronger…
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Send us a text For nearly five decades Steve Dewitt has been the voice of Swansea. Having spent his life and career on Swansea Sound, hosting various shows before moving to BBC Radio Wales. In this weeks Radio Greats episode, Steve sits down with Luke to share his tales of the last five decades from doing odd jobs at Swansea Sound for the Programme…
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How to manage priorities during a season of work
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27:58There are seasons in everyones life that can make it easier or harder to priortize things that are outside of that specific season. In this episode we go over how to manage family, marriage and daily habbits while being in a complete hustle season with work. Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, chil…
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Change Your Life, One Morning At A Time With Hal Elrod
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27:50In this episode we sit down with Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning. Hal shares his extraordinary journey through life's challenges, including the tragic loss of his sister, a near-fatal car accident, and a battle with cancer. Discover the powerful mindset and daily rituals that helped him overcome adversity and inspire millions worldwide. Ha…
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Send us a text Neil Long has enjoyed a career on the Radio lasting three decades, that have included stints on Capital Radio, Radio Essex and Radio Jackie. In this edition of Radio Greats, Neil sits down with Luke to talk about his love for the wireless, including how through a coincidence of meeting Mick Brown lead to him landing a job on Capital …
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Detecting Cancer And Heart Attack Conditions Before Any Symptoms -Steve Marler
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20:31In this episode we sit down with Steve Marler, the visionary behind Advanced Longevity. They discuss the revolutionary approach to early detection and preventative healthcare that Steve has pioneered, inspired by personal tragedy. Learn how Advanced Longevity is changing lives with cutting-edge scanning technology, providing early detection of seri…
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The Future Of ESG And Impact Investing With Michael Meehan
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26:36In this episode of American Dreams, Alan Olsen interviews Michael Meehan, a seasoned expert in climate finance and ESG. Michael shares his journey from Silicon Valley to leading global initiatives in sustainability, including his time as CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative. They discuss the evolution of impact investing, the challenges and succe…
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Ethos, AI, and Internet Governance with Fadi Chehadé
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27:31This week on American Dreams, we sit down with Fadi Chehadé as he shares his journey from starting as a church custodian in LA to becoming a global leader in internet governance and digital transformation. Fadi's story is not just about seizing opportunities in the fast-paced world of technology; it’s about the power of ethical leadership and the i…
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Mastering Business Growth With Howard Shore
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28:31In this episode of American Dreams, Alan Olsen speaks with Howard Shore, author, business coach, and CEO of Activate Group Inc. Howard shares his journey from overcoming personal challenges like dyslexia and ADHD to becoming a successful entrepreneur and business strategist. He discusses the importance of finding your unique ability, the pitfalls o…
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One of our clients recently asked us how to become a good leader. And this question had me really thinking about every step that I take daily to lead my team. Welcome to cookies and coffee where we talk about the struggles of business, marriage, children and how to not only balance the three, but use them to compliment eachother and thrive in all a…
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In this insightful episode of American Dreams, Alan Olsen sits down with Jason Ma, a tech veteran and accomplished mentor with over 40 years of experience in Silicon Valley. Jason shares his journey from engineering at Berkeley to becoming a trusted advisor for ultra-high-net-worth families and young leaders. He discusses his unique approach to men…
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Rising Above Leprosy Becky Douglas On Helping Leprosy Colonies In India
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30:52In this episode of American Dreams, Alan Olsen interviews Becky Douglas, the founder of Rising Star Outreach. Becky shares her remarkable journey from personal tragedy to creating an organization that has transformed the lives of thousands affected by leprosy in India. From the heartbreaking start to the empowering solutions, this conversation delv…
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