Finding the Overlap: Building Stronger Communities, Partnerships, and Relationships with Baily Hancock

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Gene Baur is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, a place of rescue, refuge, and adoption for hundreds of farm animals each year. Farm Sanctuary shelters enable visitors to connect with farm animals as emotional, intelligent individuals. Gene has also led campaigns to change laws about animal treatment and taken undercover photographs of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses, documenting deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals, and his rescue work inspired an international farm sanctuary movement. Once called “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine, Gene walks the walk and talks the talk when it comes to food and animal rights. Jay and Gene discuss the political and cultural steps that will bring about the end of factory farming and a healthier approach to animals and food. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:05 The state of veganism 6:18 Cultural shifts around factory farming and veganism 14:58 Gene’s three paths of activism 17:44 Gene’s legislative successes 22:25 Accepting people where they are in their journeys 25:36 Thank you and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .…

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What happens when you combine career pivots, thoughtful community-building, and an unshakeable belief in collaboration? You get the powerhouse that is Baily Hancock.

In this episode of Adventures in Business, Mandi and Amani catch up with Baily, a Connection Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Founder of Overlap Collective, to talk about where her career has taken her, what most businesses are missing when it comes to their community platforms, and Baily’s thoughts on friend (and client) breakups.

🔗 Connect with Baily Hancock on her website and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram

🔗 Tune into the Seeking the Overlap Podcast

🔗 Join the waitlist for The Network Accelerator, subscribe to her Substack, and learn about her workshops

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Finding the Overlap: Building Stronger Communities, Partnerships, and Relationships with Baily Hancock

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What happens when you combine career pivots, thoughtful community-building, and an unshakeable belief in collaboration? You get the powerhouse that is Baily Hancock.

🔗 Connect with Baily Hancock on her website and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram

🔗 Tune into the Seeking the Overlap Podcast

🔗 Join the waitlist for The Network Accelerator, subscribe to her Substack, and learn about her workshops

164 episodes

#Lessons Learned #Business #Amani Roberts and Mandi Graziano #Amani Roberts #Mandi Graziano #Marketing

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How to Build a Website that Actually Converts with Leslee Owen 58:46

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200 Episodes In: Mandi’s Biggest Wins, Fails, and Lessons Learned 58:17

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Welcome to a special milestone episode of Adventures in Business! Amani and Mandi are celebrating 200 episodes and three amazing years of podcasting with a fun twist – Amani turns the mic on Mandi for an interview that dives deep into her journey, quirky stories, and what she’s learned along the way. Tune in to hear about her next book, what she’s learned from 200 episodes, and how she’s giving back to the next generation of hospitality workers. Check out the show notes for episode 200! 🔗 Connect with Mandi on her website and check out the California Hotel & Lodging Association…

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Minisode: Celebrating 200 Episodes & a Tribute to Mandi with Lori Keim 14:50

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This minisode of Adventures in Business marks a special milestone: 3 years of our live show and 200 episodes! To celebrate, Amani is interviewing one of Mandi’s friends, Lori Keim, on all things Mandi. This conversation is a tribute to friendship, fun, and the woman who brings both to everything she does. 🔗 Connect with Lori Keim on LinkedIn or email her at lorikeimph@gmail.com…

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On this minisode of Adventures in Business, we welcomed a special guest: Mandi’s recent intern, Madison Walkowiak, otherwise known as Maddie. Fresh off her internship experience, Maddie joined the show to reflect on what she learned, how she communicates best as a young Gen Z-er, and what we can learn from each other across generations. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Finding the Overlap: Building Stronger Communities, Partnerships, and Relationships with Baily Hancock 1:04:41

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Minisode: How Amani Got on the USA Today Best Sellers List 18:07

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Pvolve: A Fresh Approach to Fitness with Kirstin Keohane & Sarah Koenig 54:00

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Minisode: Amani and Mandi on Coaching & 3 Sales Skills Every Team Needs 14:14

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The Accidental Speaker: How Dr. Will Moreland Created Success 49:59

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Leadership in Incentive Travel with Annette Gregg 52:05

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How to Master LinkedIn in 2025 with Richard Bliss 58:33

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In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi chat with Portia Smith, founder and CEO of Elev8 Coaching. Portia’s story is one of bold pivots, soulful decisions, and a lifelong passion for learning — and she brought all of that and more to the mic. Tune in to hear Portia’s journey to coaching, how she grew her coaching business into a team, and how spiritual psychology has shaped her career and life. 🔗 Connect with Portia Smith 🔗Click here to check out the show notes!…

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Minisode: Building Resilience 13:44

21 weeks ago13:44

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In this very important mini-episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi are talking about what resilience looks like in action, how it plays a role in both business and personal growth, and why it’s one of the most important traits to cultivate. Tune in for inspiration to stay strong, push through, and come back with a better mindset! 🔗 Click here to check out the show notes for this episode!…

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From the Boxing Ring to Business Success: Chad Yarvitz’s Journey to Xplicit Fitness 50:40

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Boxing, business, and a bit of humor – Chad Yarvitz has built a thriving fitness empire by blending all three. A former Golden Gloves boxing champion, Chad is now the president of Xplicit Fitness, a personal training gym that has redefined how people experience boxing workouts. In this episode of Adventures in Business, Amani and Mandi sit down with Chad to hear about his transition from the ring to running a business, the challenges he faced along the way, and how he’s made boxing accessible to everyone. 🔗 Connect with Chad Yarvitz on Instagram 🔗 Click here to check out the show notes for this episode!…

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Minisode: Our 2025 Conference Plans 11:56

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