Best Aha Process Podcasts (2025)

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95. Evolving in Real Time: How to Grow Without Losing Yourself - Pivoting & Staying Aligned 18:06

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Send us a text What if the world is changing faster than you can catch your breath? What if standing strong is no longer strength — but exhaustion dressed as endurance? In Episode 95 of It’s The Human Experience, Hazel dives deep into the stretch between who you used to be and who you’re becoming — the tension, the tenderness, and the truth you can…

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Ep.10 - S2|E3: From Makers to Hackers – Lessons from Maker Faire Salzburg 12:57

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In this new episode of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I take a short break from the deep technical dives into Embedded Linux to explore something more fundamental — curiosity. During my visit to Maker Faire Salzburg, I met passionate creators, young experimenters, and communities that reminded me why I started making in the first place.…

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301 - Say It Differently, See It Differently 16:53

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This week on Be YOU, join Jill as she revisits an exercise from two episodes ago in which listeners were asked to do a "brain dump" of their fears and worries and then rewrite/reframe them in positive ways. She encourages listeners to continue doing this exercise, even affirming that many people around the world are participating! The key part of t…

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[Greatest Hits] Revolutionizing Recruitment: Connecting Businesses to English-Speaking Talent with Benjamin Moróne 30:38

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Benjamin Moróne, founder of Zabota. Join them as they discuss building a local brand, how to hire for success, and AI’s potential role in recruitment. Benjamin Moróne is the founder of Zabota, a recruitment firm that connects businesses with pre-vetted, English-speaking ta…

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94. Stop Forcing, Start Flowing: You’re Manifesting from Lack, Not Alignment 24:45

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Send us a text A real, raw conversation about manifesting from faith, not fear. Learn how to stay aligned, protect your peace, and hold what you’ve prayed for in a noisy, shifting world. This one’s real. It’s raw. It’s the conversation you didn’t know you needed. In this episode of It’s The Human Experience, Hazel sits at the intersection of noise,…

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300 - Live Recording from BEYOULive 1:54:19

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Although she is in disbelief that she is finally saying this, welcome to the 300th episode of the Be YOU podcast! This week, Jill shares some highlights from the recent four-hour BeYOULive event where more than 150 women from around the world came together to celebrate 300 episodes and being themselves! At its heart, the event was really all about …

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Building Bridges Through Authentic Connection with Tru Pettigrew 49:25

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In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta sits down with Tru Pettigrew, award-winning marketing executive and Founder of Tru Access, to explore how authentic communication and human connection drive lasting success. Tru shares how insights, both quantitative and qualitative, fuel personal growth, leadership, and trust-building. Togethe…

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93. When the Year Breaks You: Healing from Burnout, Holding onto Your Faith, and Finding Peace Again 23:53

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Send us a text This episode we'll have a candid conversation about stillness, learning to pause before you pour, and why presence is so valuable. If you’ve been the fixer, the driver, or the visionary who’s quietly tired, this is your permission slip to rest without shame, rebuild your confidence, and reconnect to your purpose. You’ll unpack the th…

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Ep.09 - S2|E2: Writing, Debugging & Cross-Compiling My First Linux Character Driver 13:41

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In this new episode of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I take the next step into the world of Embedded Linux: writing, debugging, and cross-compiling my very first character driver. After my initial “Hello Kernel” experiment, I wanted to go deeper — to understand how real drivers work, how they register with the kernel, and how data trav…

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[Greatest Hits] Understanding Patient Journeys: The Key to Healthcare Marketing Success with Gitesh Dubal of Nova Spark Ventures 36:41

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Gitesh Dubal, Founder and CEO of Nova Spark Ventures. They explore the significance of curiosity in fostering meaningful conversations, the challenges of extracting actionable insights from data, and the critical need for understanding the patient journey in healthcare mar…

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299 - Your Words Are Powerful. Use Them Wisely. 19:29

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We are only a few days from BE YOU Live!! Tickets are almost sold out! Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person ALL WOMEN BIG event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn'…

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How Great Leaders Grow Through Challenge: A Conversation with Arielle Lechner 30:00

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In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta welcomes Arielle Lechner, Executive Coach and founder of NewPO, to explore the deep personal transformations that define great leadership. Arielle shares how leaders can evolve from hands-on founders to strategic visionaries, why embracing discomfort drives growth, and how reframing failure acc…

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Ep.08 - S2|E1: My Journey into Embedded Linux & Kernel Development 14:08

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In this season premiere of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I begin a brand-new adventure: diving into Embedded Linux and Kernel Driver Development. After years of working with microcontrollers and maker projects, I wanted to understand what really happens under the hood — how Linux talks to hardware, what lives inside the kernel, and why…

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298 - To the Women of #BEYOULive 33:34

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We are just 12 days out from BE YOU Live!! Tickets are almost sold out! We are closing doors for ticket sales on Sunday, October 19th at midnight so don't wait! Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person ALL WOMEN BIG event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, …

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[Greatest Hits] Unlock the Secret to Unleashing Team Creativity with This Simple Storytelling Hack! Insights from Marc Kerachsky of AMC Health 41:35

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Marc Kerachsky, CMO of AMC Health. Marc has over 32 years of experience in healthcare. Join them as they discuss the power of storytelling in organizations and how it can build trust, improve communication, and foster empathy within teams. Marc shares his journey and aha m…

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297 - Aha! So That's the Lesson Among the Lesson! 42:19

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Are you ready to experience BE YOU live and in person? Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person ALL WOMEN BIG event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn't know you had a…

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Crisis to Clarity: Fabiana Lacerca Allen on Intuitive Leadership 34:58

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In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta speaks with Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, a veteran corporate compliance expert with over 30 years of experience advising Fortune 100 companies. Drawing from her extraordinary personal journey, including surviving kidnapping attempts in Argentina, Fabiana shares powerful lessons on crisis management, …

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Ep.07 - S1|E7: Season Finale: Lessons from the Drone Telemetry Project 5:14

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In this season finale of Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I look back on my FPV drone telemetry project and what it taught me. From frustrating SD card issues and wiring mishaps to the breakthrough of logging my first GPS data, this season has been a mix of struggles, pivots, and small wins. I also share behind-the-scenes insights about s…

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296 - How to Find Friends Who Value Transparency, Expansion, & Growth 21:31

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Are you ready to experience BE YOU live and in person? Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person ALL WOMEN BIG event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn't know you had a…

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[Greatest Hits] Combining Process Improvement and Customer Experience: A Conversation with Rick Denton of EX4CX 39:09

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Rick Denton, Managing Principal at EX4CX. Join them as they discuss how businesses can improve customer experience by leveraging feedback and data, the importance of combining process improvement with a customer-centric approach, and the alignment of customer experience (C…

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92. Faith Over Fear: Thriving Through Tests, Trials & Uncertain Times 17:06

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Send us a text What if the pressure you’re under isn’t here to break you — but to reveal you? In this episode of It’s the Human Experience, Hazel Brown speaks straight to your soul about what it really takes to thrive in hard seasons. With raw truth and fire, she delivers the rhythm you need to hear: be prepared for critics, challenges, and sacrifi…

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295 - Can You Love & Accept What Is, Just as It Is? 37:39

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Are you ready to experience BE YOU live and in person? Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn't know you had and didn't real…

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The Four Pillars of Sustainable Leadership with Michael Price 31:59

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In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta welcomes Michael Price, VP of Business Development at Orion Groups, to share his powerful story of resilience and leadership. From overcoming depression and health struggles to building a thriving career in healthcare, Michael discusses the importance of self-care, vulnerability, and intentiona…

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91. Removing the Guard, Trusting Yourself, Letting Go & Finding True Clarity to Live Your Best Life 55:30

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Send us a text Have you ever worn “armor” to protect yourself from not feeling enough, only to realize it’s holding you back from truly living? In this heartfelt conversation, Hazel Brown sits down with certified life coach Lorraine Lindsey to uncover what it means to surrender, trust yourself, and finally step into your true calling. Lorraine vuln…

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Ep.06 - S1|E6: From Breadboard to Field Test - Debugging, Enclosures & First Data 14:16

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I took a big step forward: moving my drone telemetry logger off the breadboard and into a real enclosure. It wasn’t smooth sailing. Desoldering headers damaged some pads, wiring bugs kept piling up, and I spent hours chasing errors from the SD card, BME280, and GPS module. But after rerouting …

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90. Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Building Faith, Family & an Empire 39:40

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Send us a text From healing people-pleasing tendencies to building a faith-centered business empire, Jasmine Hawks takes us on her remarkable journey of transformation and growth in this candid conversation. As a mother of four who spent 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, Jasmine shares how she navigated the challenging transition into entrepreneurshi…

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294 - You Don't Have to Live This Way 21:06

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Are you ready to experience BE YOU live and in person? Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn't know you had and didn't real…

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[Greatest Hits] The Power of Personalized Corporate Gifting: A Conversation with Millie Tadewaldt of Brilliant 42:05

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Millie Tadewaldt, the founder and CEO of Brilliant. Join them as they discuss personalized corporate gifting, the need for technology in the gifting process, and the measurement of ROI. Millie Tadewaldt is the founder and CEO of Brilliant, a company specializing in persona…

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89. Feeling Stuck? Before You Give Up, Listen to This: Setbacks = Setup 41:03

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Send us a text So many of us mistake silence, delay, or resistance as failure — but what if those “dips” are actually divine preparation? Hazel and Quiy unpack what it means to stay obedient without clarity, why writing and intention-setting matter, and how to keep moving when fear and self-doubt show up. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover: How to…

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293 - Can't Wait to Share This! 26:41

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Are you ready to experience BE YOU live and in person? Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn't know you had and didn't real…

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The Three C’s of Marketing Success with Teresa Low 37:49

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In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta speaks with Teresa Low, a seasoned CMO with over two decades of experience at Hershey and Beam Suntory. Teresa reveals her “Three C’s Framework” for marketing success: Curiosity, Courage, and Conviction, while sharing practical strategies for revitalizing tired brands into market leaders. She d…

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Ep.05 - S1|E5: From Zero to Flight-Ready - Drone Telemetry with CircuitPython 10:36

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I finally put the Adafruit Feather RP2040 and CircuitPython to the test — and the results were a huge step forward for my drone telemetry project. After weeks of SD card frustration on STM32, I’m relieved to say: the new setup just works. From a simple blinky app to logging environmental data …

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292 - The Sweet Spot of Feeling Angry AND at Peace 29:49

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Are you ready to experience BE YOU live and in person? Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special in person event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You'll get to connect and network with 200 amazing women! The community you didn't know you had and didn't real…

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88. Living In Between Dreams: Faith, Valleys & Becoming 16:47

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Send us a text Your Valley Isn’t Punishment — It’s Preparation Have you ever felt like you’re stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming? That strange space where your dreams are so clear you can see them — but they still feel out of reach? You’re not alone. This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones in their becoming season. …

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[Greatest Hits] The Power of Moringa: A Conversation with Lisa Curtis of Kuli Kuli Foods 34:46

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Lisa Curtis, founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods. Join them as they discuss Lisa's journey in promoting nutritious and sustainable food products, the challenges of sourcing high-quality ingredients, and her commitment to paying it forward. Lisa is the founder and CEO of Kul…

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Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Customer Loyalty with Joseph Michelli 39:14

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In this episode of Getting to Aha!, host Darshan Mehta talks again with bestselling author and customer experience expert Joseph Michelli, this time about blending technology with genuine human connection. Drawing from his latest book All Business is Personal, Michelli shares strategies for balancing digital convenience with emotional intelligence,…

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87. It's Never Too Late to Start Over: Finding Purpose, Healing, and Your True Calling 49:23

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Send us a text What if the timelines you’ve been following your whole life… were never meant for you? In this powerful episode of It’s the Human Experience Podcast, Millicent Reed shares her transformative journey from a Fortune 25 HR leader to a children’s book author and nonprofit founder, revealing how the passing of her mother became the cataly…

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Ep.04 - S1|E4: When the SD Card Won… and Why I’m Switching to CircuitPython for My Drone Telemetry 11:21

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This week on Build, Create & Learn – A Maker’s Journey, I hit a wall with my STM32 drone telemetry project. My GPS parser worked beautifully, but the SD card shield? Not so much. After days of debugging SPI conflicts, wiring quirks, and endless C/C++ frustration, I had to face a tough question: keep grinding, or pivot to a tool that actually fits m…

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291 - Giving Up Certain Success for Uncertain Alignment 30:29

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Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door! Listen in to Jill this week as she opens …

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Why Hospitality Needs Human Connection: Insights from Anne-Sophie Baret 33:36

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Darshan Mehta celebrates the 100th episode of Getting to Aha! Be welcoming Anne-Sophie Baret, Head of Product and Trade Marketing at Club Med. Together, they explore how the iconic brand has thrived for 75 years by prioritising meaningful travel experiences and human connection. From the rise of wellness and solo social travel to trends like astrot…

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86. The Valleys That Built Me: Finding Peace, Purpose & Growth in Life’s Hardest Seasons 23:24

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Send us a text Ever feel like you’re stuck in life’s potholes while everyone else seems to be speeding down smooth highways? You’re not alone. In this raw, audio-only episode, I open up about turning 40 — and the 40 hard-earned reflections that have carried me through deep valleys and unexpected victories. These aren’t curated Instagram quotes. The…

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290 - 11-11-11 Challenge Starts Today! Are You In? 24:23

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Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door! In her last episode, Jill filled listener…

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[Greatest Hits] Following Your Passion: Greg Segal's Journey from Lawyer to Filmmaker 37:33

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Greg Segal, a writer/director, and producer. Join them as they discuss Greg's journey from lawyer to filmmaker, the value of contemplating life choices, and his involvement in producing vertical movies for platforms like TikTok. Greg Segal is a writer/director and producer…

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85. She Turned Burnout into Boundaries: How La Nihya ReBuilt Her Restaurant & Reclaimed Her Peace 38:43

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Send us a text What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough… is you? In this vulnerable and energizing episode, restaurant owner La Nihya Odom-Frank shares how breaking through self-doubt, burnout, and past “failures” led her to build one of the most talked-about loaded baked potato restaurants in Georgia. But this is not just …

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Ep.03 - S1|E3: Untethered Embedded & GPS Adventures 12:53

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Ever wish you could ditch that annoying USB cable while working on your microcontrollers? In this episode, I share how I finally untethered my embedded development board using a Raspberry Pi – a real game-changer for my workflow! Then, we dive into the exciting world of GPS for my FPV drone telemetry system. Join me as I recount the struggles (C++ …

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84. From Selling Clothes in Strip Clubs to Target Shelves: Bella Rose’s Entrepreneurial Masterclass 56:58

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Send us a text What if every “no” you’ve ever heard was setting you up for your biggest win? In this powerful episode, Bella Rose—founder & CEO of Bella Rose Passion—shares her raw 14-year entrepreneurial journey from selling clothes out of her car at strip clubs to landing retail partnerships with Target. But this isn’t just a business success sto…

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289 - Stingy with Compliments? Find It Easy? Wanna Try This? 18:33

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Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door! Listen in this week as Jill proposes a ch…

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[Greatest Hits] The Importance of Empathy in Sales Management: Insights from Alan Versteeg, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Growth Matters 33:14

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In this Greatest Hits episode of Getting to Aha!, Darshan Mehta is joined by Alan Versteeg, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Growth Matters. Join them as they discuss conveying customer value, the use of generative AI, and the role of empathy in sales. Alan also touches on the future of sales and the role of sales managers. Alan Versteeg is an engin…

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83. From Shame to Strategy: How Owning Your Story Can Transform Your Mental Health and Purpose with Jessica Pitre 1:06:28

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Send us a text What if the very parts of your life you’ve been hiding—your mental health struggles, your pain, your shame—were actually the keys to your power? In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Jessica, founder of Girlfriends Inc. and Be Girl Powered, who shares her unfiltered journey from mental health challenges to living with cl…

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288 - Hair Loss, Sound Baths, & Boob Jobs, Oh My! 30:35

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Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door! Jill catches listeners up a bit this week…