Best Adoption Service Providers Podcasts (2025)

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Chosen by Faith, Reunited by Grace: A Birth Mother’s Love Story

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope interviews Emily Meikle, who placed her daughter Beth for adoption at age 16 and reunited with her 17 years later. Emily's story demonstrates how faith, supportive parents, and divine guidance can transform an unplanned pregnancy into a journey of love, sacrifice, and eventual reunion that hono…

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Sixties Scoop Survivor Reclaims Indigenous Identity Through Writing

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope interviews Christine Miskonoodinkwe-Smith, Indigenous writer and survivor of Canada's Sixties Scoop, a government policy that forcibly removed an estimated 20,000 Indigenous children from their families between the 1950s and 1980s. Taken from her mother at age three alongside her sister, Christ…

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Adoptee Chooses Purpose Over Bitterness After Birth Family Reunion

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope interviews Roderick Edwards, a prolific author of 50+ books who transforms his adoption story into advocacy. Left nameless at the hospital as a premature infant, Roderick's adoption at age four led to a brief three-year family experience before his adoptive parents divorced, shaping what he cal…

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E-Commerce Isn’t the Point — It’s About Digital Transformation with Brendan Cameron 51:30

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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Brendan Cameron, Director of Strategy for the B2B Division at Americaneagle.com, to discuss how digital transformation and technology are reshaping B2B commerce. With over 15 years of experience solving complex eCommerce challenges, Brendan shares how his background in manufacturing g…

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How Delaware Created a Statewide Office of Animal Welfare- A Model for Advocates 23:34

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Over the past decade, Delaware has altered more than 40,000 pets and vaccinated over 31,000 animals against rabies through a single coordinated program. They've achieved a 90% save rate across their shelter system. How? By creating a centralized Office of Animal Welfare that coordinates everything from lost pets to cruelty investigations to subsidi…

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Credit in Seconds, Not Weeks: How Allianz Is Changing B2B with Özlem Özüner & Francois Burtin 50:04

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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Özlem Özüner and Francois Burtin from Allianz Trade to explore how the future of B2B payments is being shaped by automation, embedded finance, and the shift toward digital-first buying experiences. As B2B eCommerce outpaces B2C in volume, legacy payment systems are struggling to keep …

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How a Single Mom Created a Family Against All Odds

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StartFragment In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope interviews Mike Gaines, who was born with drugs in his system and adopted at 18 months by a 45-year-old single mother facing significant barriers. The state initially resisted the placement due to her age, marital status, and the child's medical challenges, but her faith and dete…

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32: From Code to Culture: Building Real Capability in Financial Technology Teams 32:09

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In Financial Markets, where technology moves fast and precision is critical, training is more than onboarding, it’s how firms build lasting capability. In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host Tina Kane speaks with Michael Clarke, CEO of Mallon Associates, about the evolving role of practitioner-led learning in shaping productive, resili…

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Five Advocacy Lessons from Jane Goodall 20:24

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When animal advocates face criticism, burnout, and tough ethical choices, how can they stay effective and inspired? In this episode of The Animal Advocate, I pay tribute to the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall by exploring five powerful advocacy lessons we can all apply—no matter where we are in our advocacy journey. Discover how Jane's optimism, strateg…

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When Advocacy Brings Backlash: Dr. Crystal Heath on Standing Strong 40:19

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When animal advocates speak up—especially against powerful industry interests—they often face backlash. To be effecive, advocates have to prepare to face criticism and retaliation and use ut to strengthen their resolve. Dr. Crystal Heath is a shelter veterinarian, animal welfare advocate, and founder of Our Honor, a nonprofit working to expose and …

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The Hiltons' Adoption Journey: Nine Adoptions, Four Countries, One Family

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam interview Brett and Bonnie Hilton about their decades-long adoption journey. After Bonnie learned at 14 she couldn't bear children, the couple explored surrogacy, adoption, and multiple paths to parenthood. Loss to Adoption The Hilton's experienced surrogacy that resulted i…

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Why Local Governments Should Be Required to Provide Animal Control Services 35:24

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When you find an injured stray dog in your neighborhood, who do you call? In many communities across America, the answer might surprise you: there's often no one officially responsible for helping. This creates dangerous gaps that leave both animals and people at risk. Host Penny Ellison talks with Brian Hackett, Director of Government and Communit…

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Birth Mother Search Leads to 100 Adoptee Story Project

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam interview Jeff Forney, whose creative approach to finding adoption records in 1991 led to a successful birth mother reunion and ultimately inspired a community-building photography project. His six-month search involved writing to hospitals using different strategies, inclu…

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How Animal Control Really Works: An Advocate's Guide 23:25

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When it comes to stray animals, barking dog complaints, and lost pets, why do some towns seem to run efficient shelters while others barely cover the basics? The answer reveals a surprising patchwork of animal control models—and the role advocates can play in making them better. Host Penny Ellison breaks down how animal control really works, the di…

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A "Baby Scoop Era" Adoption Story | Part 2

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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Lorah Gerald, "The Adopted Chameleon," from Voices of Adoption. If you missed Part 1, where she shared her baby scoop era story and the electric shock of finding her siblings at 53, be sure to check it out first. Continuing with our conversation on the Voices of Adoption with host Donna Pope, Lorah Gerald, fo…

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Be A Voice for a Riverside County Foster Youth 19:57

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Court-Appointed Special Adovcates (CASA) help foster youth navigate the court system and other aspects of life. They are volunteers who mentor youth and in this episode of The Service Station you'll meet a CASA volunteer who shares her inspiring story. You'll also here from the President of Voices for Children, the non-profit organization that lead…

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31: Trading Technology Evolution - From Build vs Buy to 24/7 Markets 23:51

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From retail execution to institutional connectivity, the evolution of trading and market data technology is reshaping how financial firms operate. In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host David Berney sits down with Debbie Kaye, Head of UK Trading at Iress, to share her perspectives on how trading desks and market data platforms are adap…

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A "Baby Scoop Era" Adoption Story

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In Part One of this two-part series on Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with Lorah Gerald, known as "The Adopted Chameleon," whose baby scoop era story reveals how four million families were separated by societal shame between 1945-1972. Historical Trauma Lorah's father served his country overseas while that same country violated his pare…

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Adopted at 4, DNA Test Reveals Hidden Family Truth at 60

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam speak with Patti Eddington, whose life story reads like a mystery novel; three birthdays, multiple birth certificates, and a childhood disguise that lasted decades. Hidden Identity Adopted at four after living in foster care, Patti grew up believing the version of her origi…

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Twin Adoptee Uncovers Native American Heritage at 52

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam interview Julie Ryan McGue, whose medical needs at 52 sparked a transformative search journey with her identical twin sister. Their five-year quest through Illinois's evolving adoption system led to wonderful discoveries, including their Native American heritage and connect…

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Women Leading in B2B eCommerce with Samantha Schwartz, Kristina Harrington, & Marta Dalton 1:02:19

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In this inaugural Women in B2B eCommerce episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, host Sarah Falcon sits down with three industry leaders, Samantha Schwartz, Kristina Harrington, and Marta Dalton, to explore their journeys in digital commerce, the challenges they’ve faced as women in male-dominated industries, and the opportunities they see for the futur…

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The Pet Care Access Crisis That Telehealth Could Help Solve: A Veterinarian's View 23:39

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Guest: Dr. Lauren Hughes, Heal House Call Veterinarians When veterinary costs skyrocket and transportation becomes impossible, pets suffer and families face heartbreaking surrender decisions. But what if the solution is already in your pocket? Dr. Lauren Hughes has practiced veterinary medicine across six states and seen firsthand how barriers to c…

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Adoptee Discovers Hidden Trauma Living in Her Body for 30 Years

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Julie Brumley thought her same-race domestic adoption was trauma-free until mysterious "flashbacks to nothing" began paralyzing her during intimate moments. Despite loving adoptive parents, she carried cellular memories from surviving two abortion attempts and four different caregivers in her first seven weeks of life. Origins A professor's blunt w…

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EP 20 - 7 Cybersecurity Steps Every Organization Should Take Today 5:21

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Is your organization doing enough to stay secure in today’s threat landscape? In this episode, John Paladino shares 7 actionable steps every company can take to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. From implementing multi-factor authentication to building partnerships with cybersecurity firms and practicing NIST-aligned exercises, these simple…

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06 My First 24 Hours with GPT-5 — And the Mindset Shift That Taps Into Its Full Potential 11:45

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Episode Summary: GPT-5 has landed - and there’s a lot of noise about what it can and can’t do. In this episode of AI Your Business Podcast, I’m sharing my first 24 hours with the update, what it means for content creators, coaches, service-based small businesses, and anyone using AI for client delivery. You’ll hear: The real upgrades in GPT-5 that …

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The Realities of Selling Parts Online (It’s Not What You Think) with Kris Harrington 43:14

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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King speaks with Kris Harrington, President and COO of GenAlpha, about the unique challenges and opportunities of building eCommerce solutions for OEMs and manufacturers, especially in the complex world of aftermarket parts. With deep experience in both manufacturing and digital transformation, Kris shar…

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When Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Forgot

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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam welcome Laurie James, author and somatic relationship coach, who shares her transformation story chronicled in her memoir "Sandwiched" about overcoming a lifetime of feeling like an outsider. Guarded Hearts Growing up, Laurie sensed an unexplained distance between herself a…

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30: Why Compliance Is Becoming a Strategic Asset 23:56

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In this episode of Financial Markets iNSiGHTS, host David Berney is joined by Melissa Watras and Rob Cope from Trillium Surveyors to explore how trade surveillance and best execution analytics are evolving from regulatory necessities into strategic tools for performance and alpha generation. Our guests share perspectives from both trading and compl…

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Veterinary Telehealth: Expanding Access for Underserved Pet Owners 18:57

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Millions of pet owners can't access basic veterinary care—not because vets don't want to help, but because a single legal requirement blocks the technology that could help them connect with each other. What if removing one outdated rule could transform pet healthcare overnight? In this episode, we expose how Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship…

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Beyond the Webstore: Driving Real Digital Transformation in B2B with Graham Lubie 1:00:12

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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Graham Lubie, SVP at Wasserman Digital, to explore the reality behind digital transformation in B2B—and why treating eCommerce as a long-term program, not a one-off project, is critical to success. Graham shares insights from decades of working with manufacturers and distributors navi…

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Connected Commerce or Get Left Behind: Why B2B Integration Is the Future with Beth Segovia 1:00:22

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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King sits down with Beth Segovia, CEO of TradeCentric, to explore how B2B suppliers can drive revenue, efficiency, and strategic impact by embracing connected commerce. Beth shares insights on why eCommerce in B2B is not just about great websites and strong products—it’s about delivering seamless procure…

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How Youth Activists are Fighting Backyard Breeders with Steve Hughes of Youth4Animals 17:11

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Fighting Puppy Mills Through Youth Activism and "Samson's Law" After our last episode on cracking down on backyard breeders struck a nerve online, we're diving deeper into solutions with Steve Hughes, founder of Pets in Danger and Youth4Animals. Steve shares how he's mobilizing middle school, high school, and college students to combat the puppy mi…

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Agentic AI: Your Next Employee Isn’t Human with Jason Hein & Chris Gee 1:03:12

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In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King dives deep into the world of agentic AI with Jason Hein and Chris Gee, two thought leaders shaping how AI will fundamentally alter B2B digital commerce. As AI evolves beyond static chatbots, the conversation explores how agentic AI, autonomous, goal-oriented digital agents, can perform complex …

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Episode 8: Shared Spectrum Revolution - How Dynamic Access is Transforming Wireless Communications 40:00

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In this episode of the OnGoings podcast, we are talking to Dean Bubley, an independent industry analyst covering 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi, telecoms business models, and regulation. Dean is a prominent voice challenging conventional thinking about spectrum allocation and sharing. He's been writing about spectrum issues for two decades and is regularly quoted i…

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AI, Talent, and Scaling B2B eCommerce Platforms with Alexander Graf 51:40

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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King speaks with Alexander Graf, Co-CEO of Spryker, for a no-fluff, deep-dive conversation on the state and future of B2B digital commerce. Alexander shares his two-decade journey from traditional retail to co-founding Spryker, shedding light on why B2B eCommerce has outpaced B2C in complexity, innovatio…

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EP 19 - Why Most Companies Fail at Cybersecurity in 2025: AI, Phishing & Human Error Explained 4:48

3M ago4:48

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Modern threats are evolving faster than many organizations can adapt. In this opening episode, John Paladino outlines why security fundamentals like 2FA are still being overlooked — and how that leaves businesses vulnerable. Learn how AI, human error, and global risk are changing the threat landscape, and why traditional approaches like phishing …

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AI for B2B: What We Learned at AppliedAI 2025 with The Crew 55:30

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In this episode of the B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King brings together Jason Hein, Jay Schneider, and Sam Aldinger to reflect on key insights from the AppliedAI Conference 2025, one of the industry’s most talked-about events shaping the future of B2B. From supply chain automation to intelligent product discovery and the future of AI in customer eng…

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Voice Notes: Something for the executives 2:38

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In this episode, Justin shares the behind-the-scenes story of the B2B eCommerce / Digital for CEOs — a brand-new video series designed specifically for CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and Presidents of manufacturing and distribution companies. Too often, digital leaders struggle to get buy-in from the executive team — not because the ideas are wrong, but because…

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Storytelling Over Data: The Secret to Modern B2B Marketing with Lori Highby 40:55

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In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, host Justin King welcomes Lori Highby, marketing strategist, podcast host, and founder of Keystone Click, for a deep dive into why manufacturers still struggle with marketing in the digital age. Lori shares her journey from growing up in tool and die shops to helping manufacturers shift from outdated tacti…

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How to Stop Backyard Breeding: A Novel Approach to Shelter Overcrowding 20:04

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Every year, 6.5 million animals enter U.S. shelters while countless puppy ads flood Craigslist and Facebook. What if the solution isn't chasing individual breeders, but regulating the platforms that enable them? In this episode, we explore a revolutionary three-part regulatory framework that transforms online advertising platforms from passive enab…

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Lucky Bastard: Reclaiming Identity and Finding Family

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In episode of Voices of Adoption, Anthony Akerman, the acclaimed South African playwright and author, dives deeper into his adoption journey and the meaning behind his memoir title "Lucky Bastard." Anthony shares the remarkable coincidences that surrounded him long before his adoption reunion - from university classmates to teachers married to his …

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Why Digital Fails Without Executive Buy-In with Liz Saxen-Duggan 50:33

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In this episode of The B2B eCommerce Show, Justin King welcomes digital transformation leader Liz Duggan for a powerhouse conversation about the evolution, and persistent challenges of B2B digital commerce. Liz, who has led digital strategy for over 85 Fortune 1000 companies and now heads strategy at Smith, shares deeply insightful perspectives on …

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The Adoptee Who Created Fairy Tales to Survive the Truth

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When South African playwright Anthony Akerman discovered he was adopted at age 10, his adoption journey took a dramatic turn. For nearly three decades, sealed adoption records kept him from knowing his birth name was actually Peter Farnham or that his birth father was heir to a famous wine dynasty. At 38, Anthony finally gained access to identifyin…

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Rethinking Wildlife Protection: From Scarcity to Abundance 18:53

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Are our wildlife laws failing animals until it’s too late? In this episode of The Animal Advocate, Penny Ellison reveals how crisis-based conservation puts entire species and ecosystems at risk, discusses staggering declines in birds and biodiversity, and shares how we can flip the script to foster abundance. Discover proven solutions, real-life su…

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A Transracial Adoptee's Truth About Family, Identity, and Belonging

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Dr. Abigail Hasberry lived two versions of her adoption story: the one her parents told her, and the one she discovered later. As a Black child raised in a white Irish Catholic family, she spent her childhood moving from country to country, watching Black culture through a TV screen she couldn't step into. In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hos…

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Why Adoption Stories Matter More Than Statistics

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International adoptions have collapsed from 21,000 to just 1,200 per year. Over 100,000 children in foster care are waiting for families right now. In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam expose the harsh realities behind these numbers. Donna has facilitated thousands of adoptions over 26 years and raised three adopted so…

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Welcome to Voices of Adoption - Trailer

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Voices of Adoption amplifies authentic stories from across the adoption triad - birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families - along with adoption service providers. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions and Clinical Mental Health Counselor and her co-host Nathan Gwilliam, founder & former CEO of Adoption.com, create a s…

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40% Sales Growth, Zero Leads Lost: The AI Tool That Changed Everything 52:02

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What if one custom AI tool could help you boost sales, reduce stress, and never miss a lead again? In this episode of the AI Your Business Podcast, Jessica Price shares how she helped generate a 40% increase in sales across two local service businesses - EcoKleen Solar and Clear Flow Gutter Cleaning - using a single custom AI tool we built together…

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Exotic Animal Trafficking and Safe Havens with Bobbi Brink 30:21

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Have you ever wondered what really happens to lions, tigers, and bears after backyard breeders and shady roadside zoos are finally shut down? Who steps in for these animals when the authorities seize them? In this episode, host Penny Ellison sits down with Bobbi Brink, the founder and director of Lions, Tigers, and Bears Sanctuary—a GFAS-accredited…

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Wild Animal Ownership: Exotic Pets, Roadside Zoos and Public Risk 30:41

5M ago30:41

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In this episode, host Penny Ellison exposes the $15 billion exotic pet industry and its hidden costs. From 17.6 million exotic animals kept as pets in American homes to over 3,000 roadside zoos offering dangerous wildlife encounters, Penny examines the risks to both animals and humans while exploring the patchwork of laws meant to regulate this mas…