Best Abt_creative Podcasts (2025)

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106: How to Build Your Analogy Bank 22:14

7d ago22:14

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Does weaving storytelling into your work feel like a lot? Like a heavy lift, you don’t always have time or energy for? What if I told you there’s a shortcut? A storytelling tool that’s faster, flexible, and just as powerful in most situations? Spoiler alert: it’s the analogy. In this episode of Reframe to Create, we’re building your Analogy Bank. I…

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105: How to Help Others Tell Your Story 21:00

21d ago21:00

21:00

Sure, you can tell your story. But what happens when you're not in the room? Are people sharing a story about you that doesn’t quite fit? I bet you can see it now. There’s someone who believes in you. They love what you create. They want to advocate for you. But when the moment comes to share your story? They fumble. They either say nothing… or say…

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104: How Creating Transforms the Creator | Nana Brew-Hammond 26:58

1M ago26:58

26:58

Creating isn’t just about what you make…it’s about who you become. We’re back with the brilliant Nana Brew-Hammond for her second visit to Reframe to Create, and this time, it’s a full-circle moment. In Episode 21, Nana shared “How to Stay Committed to an Imperfect Creating Journey.” And in this episode, we see how that commitment has blossomed. Na…

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103: Build Your Personal Brand by Becoming Visible and Referable 17:40

2M ago17:40

17:40

You’ve probably heard a lot of people telling you that you need a personal brand but very few are showing you “how” you can build or strengthen one. It’s all well and good to say you need a thing but how do you do it? 🫤 That’s the question I’m answering for you in this episode. It’s simple. You want to become two things. Visible and referable. As w…

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102: This is Why Personal Branding is Non-Negotiable 15:53

2M ago15:53

15:53

The time has come, the Walrus said… I kid 🤣 No seriously. The time has come to settle this matter of personal branding. Oh, I see you over there trying to hem and haw on this matter. Even if you’ve taken a step in the direction of building your personal brand, you’re doing it gingerly and are not fully convinced. Well, in this episode, I hope to pu…

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101: Bring Compelling Clarity to Your Stories with the ABT Framework | Park Howell 41:49

3M ago41:49

41:49

Can you communicate with compelling clarity every time you speak or share a story? Or do you feel your words sometimes fall flat, and crickets are all you’re getting back from your audience? If you fall somewhere in between these two places, then you’re not alone. We all want to communicate better- whether it’s at work or in our personal lives. We …

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100: Embrace the Turtle: Why Slowing Down Wins the Race 13:01

3M ago13:01

13:01

Does it feel like everyone around you is moving fast and breaking things? We live in a hustle culture where many have the “if it’s bigger, faster, and flashier, then it’s always better” mentality. Only in recent years have I begun to see a broader cultural shift toward slower and more intentional living. I can personally attest that it’s the “winni…

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099: Stepping Into Your Zone of Genius | Rochelle Moulton 33:22

3M ago33:22

33:22

Are you clocking what time it is? If you’ve been paying any kind of attention you know that jobs and organizations are no longer loyal to the employee--if they ever were. With mass layoffs and sudden unexplained firings, the mood is definitely “you are on your own!” So what can you do about this? Definitely, not curl up in a ball and cry. Now is th…

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098: Supercharge Your Creativity With the WonderRigor™ Paradigm | Natalie Nixon 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

What if the Creativity Whisperer could cup her hand to your ear and whisper just what you need to supercharge your creativity? Would you be all ears? I hope so because that’s who I have joining Reframe to Create for this episode. Natalie Nixon is a Creativity strategist who helps members of the C-suite and other professionals to expand their creati…

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097: Are You the Gift or the Gift-Giver? | Travis Lee Howard 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

Are you the gift or the gift-giver? This question made me stop and hit play on my guest’s LinkedIn video post. What I heard next has shifted everything for me and I know it will for you too. Before you hit play on this episode I want you to know why this episode is so important. If you’ve been listening to Reframe to Create for any amount of time y…

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096: What You Create Is Not Your Life 17:38

5M ago17:38

17:38

What’s your most important thing for this year? How do you decide on your priority? Do you take a shot in the dark or ask someone you think is wiser? Answering this question is not only important for January but to shape and color the entire mood and vibe of your year. If you don’t get a clear view on your priority it’s likely the year will slip ri…

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095: Don't End With Nothing to Show for It 15:20

5M ago15:20

15:20

Are you ready for your job to end? As the year ends, this is the perfect time to think about endings. I know it may not be the thing on your mind as you stuff yourself with food and gather with family and friends. But despite the festivities, it’s still important to remember that all jobs come to an end. This isn’t meant to scare you or depress you…

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094: A Reframe on Burnout. Your Invitation to Change | Cara E. Houser 32:20

6M ago32:20

32:20

By Cara E. Houser & Joy Spencer

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093: How to Reframe the Drama Narratives on Your Job | Annette Simmons 29:57

6M ago29:57

29:57

Are you dealing with insufferable people on your job? 🤔 Are you the insufferable person? 😆 Whoooo okay I won’t go there. But seriously, how are the turf wars and the drama going these days at your job? Are you ready to get a reframe so you can experience things differently? If you are my guest Annette Simmons is going to help you do just that. Anne…

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092: Wanna Get Paid to Be You? Get (Re) Storied First. 17:53

7M ago17:53

17:53

Are you ready for your next transition as you pivot into something new? What if your next job or contract was you getting paid to be you? What would that look like? What would that feel like? Absolutely amazing right? But this sort of thing doesn’t just happen. You have to make it happen. And getting paid to be you is all about becoming the type of…

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091: The Surprising Ways You're Already Doing Your Work | Katie MacDonald 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

Your work is not your job or career. Your work is what you create. You get this. But what if you're still searching for the thing that’s yours which you create? Or if you’ve stumbled upon it, what if that thing isn’t like everyone else’s? While everyone else is creating tangible things that people can taste and touch, yours can’t be. What then? I w…

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090: What to Do When You Feel Drained 14:06

8M ago14:06

14:06

Have you ever felt the life drain out of you because you were in a meeting about meetings? 😩 I know, I know! I won’t add anymore salt into your wounds if you were suddenly triggered. There are so many things that can make you feel drained in life and on your job. So what can you do about it? It’s not just more sleep or caffeine in the morning. What…

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089: Avoid These Pitfalls of Creating on Your Job | Natasha Smith 33:09

8M ago33:09

33:09

Do you remember your last big mistake? Wouldn’t it have been nice if someone had been around to steer you clear of the pit before you stepped right in it? We can all wish. While I can’t give this to you in every area of your life I can promise that today’s guest will do it for you in one area. Your job. Specifically, Natasha Smith joins us to share…

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088: How to Build Your Story Bank 11:36

9M ago11:36

11:36

“I don’t know what story to tell.” “I don’t know how to find personal stories in my life that I can use in my presentations, talks, personal branding, job interviews or elevator pitches.” Have you ever said these words? If so you’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to find stories and use storytelling in their work. But there’s a way to turn …

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Ep 158 | Khutjo Green talks about 'Katanga Januaray 17' @The Market Theater 31:24

9M ago31:24

31:24

Greetings World, Today, I am talking to the talented Khutjo Green about "Katanga January 17," a play inspired by Lumumba that promotes African unity, peace, and stability. It will be showcased at The Markey Theater from September 7th to the 22nd, 2024. Khutjo will walk us through her directing and acting processes, as well as the history and legacy…

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Chris Forest talks about Ultimate Braai Experience at Montecasino 36:49

9M ago36:49

36:49

Greetings Everybody Our Give Away is Closed, Thanks to all who Commented , We'll have more in the future. Today, I am sitting down and talking to comedian and chef, Chris Forest, about The Ulimate Braai Master Live Montecasino in Johannesburg North. The festival will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024. Chris discusses cooking with coals and…

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087: Find the Lost Treasure Your Resume's Been Hiding | Adeola Adebiyi 25:52

9M ago25:52

25:52

Are you feeling stuck in your job? Are feeling unfulfilled? Feeling like you’re not being acknowledged fully for what you do and what you bring to the table? Do you feel like there’s more and you just don’t know how to go about finding out what that is? Well, you’re not alone. My guest Adeola Adebiyi knows all about how you feel. Despite being a se…

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Malcolm Purkey talks about the new productions n re-launch of the Iconic Wits Theater. 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

Greetings World Today, I am sitting down with the renowned playwright, actor, and director Malcolm Purkey to discuss the re-launch of the Wits Theater in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Malcolm will take us through their current and new productions, including Antidote, The Lab of Learning Jam Sessions, and MEME[tics] – A Physical Theatre Masterpiece. H…

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Ep 155 | Jessica Denyschen from ACT talks abt The CCI Creative Web Symposium 2024 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

Greetings, World Today, I sat down with Jessica Denyschen, CEO of the Arts and Culture Trust, to discuss the upcoming CCI Creative Web Symposium 2024. The event will be held at the Swiss Hotel School in Ferndale, Randburg and will also be available online. Jessica explained the theme and primary objectives of the symposium, and I had the opportunit…

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Ep 154 | Lebogang Tshetlo talks abt his #Art , #Photography , processes and #ai 1:11:21

9M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Greetings World Today I sit down with my old colleague and friend, Lebogang Tshetlo. We start off talking about how our lives has changed in the arts over the past few years We then delved into the depths of Lebogang's watercolor paintings and photography, as he shares his nostalgia of our time in Newton, JHB and some stories of his late father. Th…

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086: Don't Let Your Job Get in the Way of Your Work 14:04

10M ago14:04

14:04

Have you been letting your job get in the way of your work? Like most people, you probably have because you don’t know that there’s a difference between your work and your job. In this episode, I’ll show you why confusing the two is interrupting your ability to have the impact you’re looking to have in life. Once we clear this up you’ll be ready to…

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Ep 153 | Phyllis Klotz talks about '1789' Theater Production @The Joburg Theater 29:42

10M ago29:42

29:42

Greetings World Today I sit down with Phyllis Klotz, co-founder and veteran director of the renowned Sibikwa Arts center. Having recently debuted her multi award-winning play, '1789,' at the National Arts Festival, Phyllis is now bringing the production to the Joburg Theater from August 8th to 18th, 2024. With support from Theatre du Soleil and the…

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085: Your Challenge is Your Gift | Sandy Dang 20:24

10M ago20:24

20:24

What do you do with the tough things in your past? Do you ignore or embrace them? What if your painful memories hold the key to helping you identify your unique contribution? This possibility is what my guest Sandy Dang opens your mind to as you listen to this episode. Years after struggling to adjust to life in America as a refugee, Sandy uncovere…

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Lindiwe Mnguni talks about being an ambassador for #67blankets 33:43

10M ago33:43

33:43

Greetings world Today I sit with Lindiwe Mnguni and talk about her passion for her work as an ambassador for 67 Blankets for Mandela. So, everything from hosting charity knitting events to spreading awareness about the importance of giving back, Lindiwe has truly embraced her role as an ambassador. She also reveals the various techniques she has le…

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I sit down with Khehla Chepape Makgato n talk abt is work at WHAG n his writing 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Greetings everybody,today, i sit down with the head curator of the renowned Williams Humphry Gallery, Khehla Chepape Makgato. Our conversation states off with his work on the exciting Art Writers Residency in collaboration with Sol Plaatje University. Chepape speaks about how this initiative aims to celebrate and foster the diversity and richness o…

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I sit down with Siza Nkosi n Dr Equinox n talk everything in the #Arts 25:47

10M ago25:47

25:47

Greeting, World Today's episode of The Art Lexcia is one for the books. Not only do we have the pleasure of welcoming back Siza Nkosi, a longtime friend and collaborator of the show, but we also have Dr. Equinox joining us. As fate would have it, just minutes before we hit the record button, the dreaded #loadshedding struck. But instead of letting …

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084: Why Productivity is the Root of Your Job Dissatisfaction 16:18

11M ago16:18

16:18

It’s time to kick your productivity mindset to the curb once and for all! Why you ask? Because it’s the reason you feel dissatisfied at work. Don’t believe me? I’m going to show you why and how in this episode: I highlight a core feature of the productivity mindset and why it’s problematic The critical cues you miss when you’re locked into the prod…

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Ep 148 | I talk to Sandra Jacobs from the Innibos Festival 33:22

11M ago33:22

33:22

Greetings World, today I down with Sandra Jacobs, the event manager of the renowned Innibos Arts festival, The festival, which has attracted thousands of attendees from all over South Africa and the world, had recently wrapped up and we were eager to hear all about it. As we got into the conversation She spoke about the challenges they had faced du…

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083: This is Why Storytelling is Non-Negotiable 15:48

11M ago15:48

15:48

What happens when a storytelling coach forgets to tell a story? She’s reminded of just how important storytelling really is! That’s what happened to me recently and it prompted me to think deep about why storytelling is non-negotiable for me, for you, and for every professional working at all levels of organizations. In this episode, I dig into: Wh…

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Ep 147 | Luan Nel talks about his solo exhibition 'Son of a Shopfitter' at the Innibos festival 43:54

11M ago43:54

43:54

Greetings World, today I sit down with Luan Nel. I had heard so much about his solo exhibition, 'Son of a Shopfitter', and was keen to delve into the mind of this conceptual visual artist. Luan, who is known for his oil paintings and public installations, also has an alter-ego by the name of Donatello Visagie. As we got into the conversation, Luan …

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Ep 146 | Paul Noko Mutwsagule talks about the politics of Language n his play ' One Yard 7 Shacks' 50:02

11M ago50:02

50:02

Greetings, World As I sat down to have a conversation with the multi-award winning playwright and academic, Paul Noko Mutwsagule, I was interested to hear his thoughts on the complex topic of language and its role in politics. In his acclaimed play, "One Yard 7 Shacks," Paul delves into the concept of 'scamto' - a language that is a blend of all So…

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082: Future-Proof Your Work by Building Your Authentic Voice (On the Job) | Katie Anderson 32:06

11M ago32:06

32:06

Want proof that building your authentic voice and personal brand while you’re still an employee is your game-changer? Do you want to understand how a personal brand can future-proof your work in a volatile job market? Look no further than my guest Katie Anderson. Today, Katie is an internationally recognized leadership and learning coach, consultan…

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Ep 145 | I talk to Danny Diliberto abt Ladles of Love n Mandela Day 2024 25:13

12M ago25:13

25:13

Greetings World today I sit with Danny Diliberto, the founder of Ladles of Love As we began our conversation, he shared with me the story of how this NPO came to be. Ladles of Love has always been fueled by a deep passion for helping others. As Danny explained the intricate processes behind running a soup kitchen and their efforts to provide educat…

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Ep144 | Lehlononlo Dhlamini talks abt his #watercolourpainting , processes n Moorish Creative Link 1:03:22

12M ago1:03:22

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Greetings World Today I sit down and talk Johannesburg based artist and entrepreneur Lehlononlo Dhlamini . As a renowned watercolorist, Lehlononlo has honed his unique technique by drawing inspiration from his surroundings, people, stories, and textures. It is through this process that he is able to create breathtaking pieces that capture the essen…

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081: Regret-Proof Your Life by Following Your Curiosity 21:08

12M ago21:08

21:08

If you had to do it over again what would you do differently? It’s general wisdom that we’re more likely to regret what we didn’t do than we are to regret what we did. And I agree. In this episode, I share a personal story of revisiting one of my life regrets and how it’s helping me think about how I’ll make different choices today. How about you? …

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Ep 143 | I talk to Michael Taylor-Broderick abt | The King Of Broken Things 27:11

12M ago27:11

27:11

Greetings, World Today I sit down with Michael Taylor-Broderick, the playwright and director from Durban who is behind the highly acclaimed Kings of Broken Things. It all began with a simple idea, inspired by his young son, and blossomed into a powerful and thought-provoking production. From the captivating storyline to the intricate character deve…

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080: Using Curiosity to Discover Your Unique Creativity Style | Victoria P. Mitchell 54:55

1y ago54:55

54:55

What has your curiosity done for you lately? Has it led you to a completely new career? Has it helped you unlock new and surprising ways in which you’re creative but didn’t know? That’s what curiosity did for my guest Victoria P. Mitchell and her journey from a member of the Burning Man Project leadership team to COO of Good Party is inspiring and …

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Ep 142 | Carolyn Steyn talks about the 10 year Anniversary of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela. 28:36

1y ago28:36

28:36

Greetings, World What an honor it is to sit down and converse with Carolyn Steyn, the visionary founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela. As we reflect on the past decade of this incredible initiative, Carolyn shares with us the heartwarming stories of Nelson Mandela and their meaningful encounters. From these cherished moments, Carolyn was inspir…

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079: How Curiosity Can Conquer Your Fears and Help You Create | Dzifa Awunyo-Akaba 29:02

1y ago29:02

29:02

What does it take to become more confident in who you are as a Creating Maven? Do you need to jab yourself in the arm? Spin around 3 times and skip over a stream? You can try any of these things but I assure you, it’ll get you nowhere. My guest on this episode Dzifa Awuno-Akaba is a photographer who struggles to claim the title even though she take…

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Ep 141 | David Mann talks abt his debut anthology | Once Removed | being n #art critic n lots more 1:08:38

1y ago1:08:38

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Greetings , World Today I sit down down with Johannesburg-based writer, art critic, and journalist David Mann. His debut collection of short stories, titled 'Once Removed', is the topic of our discussion, a work that draws from his unique experiences and observations within the art world. David shares his insights on how he conceptualized this book…

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Ep 140 | Sonia Jackson Myles talks about The Sister Accord Foundation n its Launch in #SA 30:06

1y ago30:06

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Greetings, World Today I sit down with Sonia Jackson Myles, the CEO and founder of The Sister Accord foundation. Sonia is in Johannesburg, South Africa to launch the South African chapter of her foundation. But her journey to this point was not an easy one. Sonia shares with me the challenges she faced in leaving her full-time job to pursue her dre…

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Ep 139 | Nolan Stevens gives us a walkabout Concrete Cocoon | Sifiso Mkhabela Solo exhibition. 1:12:11

1y ago1:12:11

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Greetings World Welcome to Asisebenze Art Studio, where the vibrant energy of Johannesburg's inner city is captured in the form of contemporary art. Today, we have the privilege of taking a closer look at Sisfiso Mkhabela's solo exhibition titled "Concrete Cocoon", curated by Nolan Stevens. As we enter the exhibit, the hustle and bustle of the city…

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Ep 138 | Philani A Nyoni talks abt his Epic Poem n latest publication The Testament of Black Jesus 1:07:49

1y ago1:07:49

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Greetings World I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the talented and multi award-winning poet and writer, Philani A Nyoni. We delved into the depths of his latest publication, 'The Testament of Black Jesus', an epic poem. Philani shared with me the intricate processes that went into crafting such a powerful piece of literature, his sour…

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078: Find Your Passion By Knowing What You Hate | Betsy Jordyn 46:21

1y ago46:21

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What if you’ve been going at things all wrong? What if instead of running away from feeling anger and hatred you moved towards it? Not to indulge in destructive behaviors but to get curious and understand what it's telling you about who you are and what you’re meant to do. This counterintuitive view of how what we hate can teach us about our passio…

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077: The Skills You Need to Make Your Dreams Come True | Lamarr Womble 34:30

1y ago34:30

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“Exposure is the birthplace of possibility” When my guest Lamarr Womble said this my mind exploded. It made me think about how many more possibilities I’m missing because I haven’t dared to expose myself to something new. How about you? Are you exposing yourself to new things? Could this exposure be the birthplace of not just new possibilities but …

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