Best Ashley Rachael Podcasts (2026)

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Ashes SCG 5th Test: Day 3 Wrap - Smith breaks records, again! 17:36

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Australia took complete control of the Fifth Ashes Test on Day Three at the SCG, piling on runs through commanding centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith. After starting the day two down, Australia powered to 7/518, exposing England’s ragged bowling, poor fielding, and mounting frustration. Steve Smith’s knock was historic, pushing him past mul…

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Maria Onesto Moran: Being Where Your Feet Are and Building a Values-Driven Business 46:02

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Send us a text Maria Onesto Moran, founder and CEO of Green Home Experts, joins the Badass Women in Business podcast to share the real story of building a sustainable, values-driven company through recession, pivots, leadership challenges, and motherhood. Maria started Green Home Experts in 2007 as a green building supply showroom just before the h…

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Ashes SCG 5th Test: Day 2 Wrap - Root and Head Dominate 27:36

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Day 2 at the SCG leaves the Test finely balanced after a compelling day of momentum swings. England were bowled out for 384, with Joe Root’s superb 160 anchoring the innings before Michael Neser finished with four wickets. In reply, Australia batted positively in fading light, led by Travis Head’s attacking 91*, before a late wicket gave England a …

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Ashes 5th Test: SCG Day 1 Wrap - RIP SPIN BOWLING 20:31

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England take control on a rain-affected opening day of the Fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, finishing 3/211 after winning the toss and batting aggressively. Menners reacts to Australia’s unprecedented decision to play without a frontline spinner at the SCG for the first time since 1888, questions the balance of the XI, and breaks down the Root–Brook pa…

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Khawaja’s Final Word - SCG Ashes Test Preview 40:06

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Menners reacts in depth to Usman Khawaja’s extraordinary 50-minute retirement press conference at the SCG, unpacking his reflections on race, criticism, selection, and his two-act Test career. He examines Steve Smith’s comments on Khawaja’s development, previews a potentially volatile Sydney Test amid weather and selection uncertainty, and breaks d…

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Molly McCartan: Why Working Moms Are Leaving and What It Says About Leadership 46:14

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Send us a text Molly McCartan, Founder and CEO of The Mom Pact, joins Aggie and Cristy for a direct conversation about why nearly half of working moms are leaving the workforce and why this is not a motivation or confidence issue. This episode looks at leadership, incentives, and systems that were never built to support real life transitions. Mater…

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Ashes Boxing Day Test Review: A Broken Spectacle 51:41

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Menners is joined by Victorian sportswriter Jono Baruch to dissect the fallout from a deeply flawed Boxing Day Test that ended in just two days. While England’s win is acknowledged as legitimate, the focus quickly turns to the pitch, the loss of spectacle, and the wider consequences for Australian cricket. They examine why the MCG surface failed Te…

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Ashes Boxing Day Test: Day 2 Wrap - England's Insignificant Win 26:31

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England have finally won a Test in Australia — but on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test, the result is overshadowed by a surface that turned the match into a two-day lottery. This episode breaks down how a disastrous MCG pitch distorted the contest, cost Cricket Australia millions, and robbed fans of what should be a marquee Test match. It covers Austra…

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Ashes Boxing Day Test: Day 1 Wrap - Record Crowd Watches Test Spiral Out of Control 22:47

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A jaw-dropping Day 1 at the MCG saw 20 wickets fall in front of a record Boxing Day crowd, with both Australia and England bowled out in a single day on a controversial, grass-laden pitch. Menners breaks down how Australia were skittled for 152, England collapsed for 110 in just 2.5 hours, and why the state of the surface has put Cricket Australia …

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Ashes Boxing Day Test: Selection Calls, Noosa Fallout & Why Australia Are Clear Favourites 23:20

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Recorded on Christmas Day, Menners jumps on Cricket Unfiltered to react to a flood of news ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test. He breaks down Australia’s likely XI, selection calls around Cameron Green, Usman Khawaja and the bowling attack, and why Steve Smith’s comments on the MCG pitch matter. There’s also a blunt assessment of England’s spiralli…

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Dr. Laura James ND: Why Modern Healthcare Overwhelms Women and What Actually Helps 44:18

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Send us a text This episode is about health in the real world, not textbook medicine. Aggie and Cristy sit down with Dr. Laura James ND, a naturopathic oncologist with more than twenty years of experience working with women inside an overwhelmed healthcare system. Together, they explore why modern healthcare leaves so many women confused, exhausted…

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Australia Announce Boxing Day Ashes Squad — England Still Talking Shite 26:31

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Australia retain the Ashes in record time and the reaction from England is every bit as messy as their cricket. Menners tears into Ben Stokes, Bazball spin, and the latest round of “moral victory” nonsense, before turning to Australia’s Boxing Day Ashes squad announcement. With injuries to Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, the episode breaks down the lo…

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Ashes 3rd Test: Day 5 – Australia Embarrasses the Bazballers 24:46

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Australia seal the Ashes in ruthless fashion, wrapping up the 3rd Test on Day 5 to go 3–0 up in just 11 days of cricket. Menners reacts to a dominant Australian performance, dismantling the Bazball narrative as England’s plans unravel once again. Mitchell Starc leads the charge on the final day, Alex Carey is deservedly named Player of the Match, a…

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Ashes 3rd Test: Day 4 Wrap - Lyon's Magic 21:46

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Australia moved to the brink of retaining the Ashes with a dominant Day 4 performance in Adelaide. After setting England a daunting world-record chase, the match swung decisively in the final session as Pat Cummins ripped through the top order before Nathan Lyon produced a spell of elite off-spin to crush England’s resistance. Menners breaks down T…

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Ashes 3rd Test: Day 3 Wrap - Head Destroys Abysmal England Again! 22:48

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Australia take complete control of the Adelaide Test as Travis Head and Alex Carey deliver a defining day with the bat, pushing England to the brink and all but sealing Ashes retention. Head’s commanding century and Carey’s composed support highlight a South Australian masterclass, while England’s tactics — and Bazball philosophy — unravel badly un…

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Ashes 3rd Test: Day 2 - Cummins and Lyon Destroy Hopeless Bazball Losers 28:04

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Australia tightened their grip on the Ashes on Day 2 in Adelaide as England’s Bazball bravado collapsed once again. After Australia were bowled out for 371, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returned with venom, ripping through England’s top order on a hot, flat pitch that should have favoured batting. England’s frustrations were compounded by ongoing DR…

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Ashes 3rd Test – Day 1: Carey Century Steals the Show 33:33

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Australia finish Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test eight for 326 after a dramatic opening day in Adelaide, dominated by a superb hometown century from Alex Carey. With Steve Smith ruled out late due to vertigo, Usman Khawaja earns a reprieve and responds with a crucial 82 at number four, while England stay in the contest thanks largely to Australian soft…

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Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer: How a 15-Year-Old Targeted by Hate Became a National Leader 55:25

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Send us a text The Honourable Leela Sharon Aheer shares the story that shaped her life and leadership. Growing up in Alberta as the daughter of an Indian immigrant father and a Canadian mother, Leela learned early what it meant to stand out, speak up, and build community. At just 15 years old, she was directly confronted by white supremacist hate. …

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The Urn Before Christmas 56:53

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Australia surge to a dominant 2–0 Ashes lead, and Menners and Damien break down everything from Hazlewood and Wood being ruled out, to selection headaches, England’s unraveling, and record-breaking TV ratings. They dive into Australia’s bowling depth, the Head/Weatherald opening debate, Baz McCullum’s pressure cooker, and why England’s tour is bord…

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Sarah Angello: The Startup Founder Rebuilding Trust in Philanthropy 49:31

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Send us a text Most people donate because they want to help. Few ever find out what actually happens to their money. Philanthropy has a trust problem. Nonprofits have a transparency problem. Donors want clarity but rarely get it. And donor-advised funds have become a quiet holding place for billions of untapped charitable capital. After fifteen yea…

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Ashes 2nd Test Review: The Day After Australia’s Dominant Victory 40:28

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It’s the day after Australia’s emphatic Ashes victory, and the mood is bright. Menners and Gav Joshi break down how Australia surged to a 2–0 lead with discipline, smarts and big moments—while England unravelled under pressure. They analyse Michael Neser’s dream Test, Alex Carey’s world-class keeping, Smith’s stunning catch, and the impact of Austr…

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Ashes 2nd Test Day 4: Australia Go 2–0 Up with Neser’s Magic & Smith’s Stunning Catch 20:39

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Australia storm to a 2–0 Ashes lead after a dramatic Day 3 at the Gabba. Menners breaks down a dominant all-round performance: Michael Neser’s career-defining five-wicket haul, Steve Smith’s extraordinary match-turning slip catch, Alex Carey’s superb work behind the stumps, and England’s continued struggles under Bazball. From tense morning resista…

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Ashes 2nd Test Day 3 Wrap: A Day of Pure Mental Disintegration 20:31

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Australia put on a clinic in old-fashioned Test match domination on Day 3 at the Gabba. A patient, grinding batting display — led by Mitchell Starc’s superb 77 — pushed the total to 511 before the bowlers ripped through England under lights. Mental disintegration, tactical brilliance, and relentless pressure defined the day as England collapsed fro…

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Ashes 2nd Test: Day 2 Wrap Weatherald Ignites Australia’s Charge 26:51

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Australia finished Day 2 of the Second Ashes Test in a strong position after racing to 6/378 from just 73 overs, taking a 44-run lead over England. Jake Weatherald set the tone with a vibrant maiden Test fifty, supported by contributions from Labuschagne, Smith, and Green — though none went on to a defining score. England’s wayward bowling and five…

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Ashes 2nd Test: Gabba Day 1 Wrap 34:17

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England recover from early trouble to reach 9/325 on Day 1 of the Gabba day-night Test, driven by a superb unbeaten century from Joe Root (135*) and a relentless spell from Mitchell Starc (6/71). Australia’s selection calls (no Lyon, Cummins rested) and a dramatic final-hour stall become key storylines, while standout fielding moments and some self…

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Heal the Woman, Heal the Home: Why Soul Care Changes Everything 37:40

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In this episode of the Break Free Podcast, Ashley has an end-of-year, honest conversation about healing and wellness. She reflects on the women in the Unstoppable Mentorship Community who have embraced the year’s theme: becoming women of wellness in spirit, soul, and body. Special guest Lupe joins the conversation to share her testimony of holistic…

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Ashes Second Test Preview: Australia’s Selection Puzzle & England Under Pressure 1:04:45

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On the eve of the Second Ashes Test, Cricket Unfiltered breaks down all the chaos, controversy and selection intrigue surrounding Australia and England. Menners and Damian Watson dissect Australia’s secretive team decisions, including Usman Khawaja’s injury, the Travis Head opening experiment, and the possible return of Pat Cummins. England’s turmo…

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Rachael Wonderlin: How She Built a Thriving Consulting Business, Broke Out of Her Niche, and Learned to Trust Her Gut 46:22

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Send us a text Rachael Wonderlin built a national dementia consulting firm from a Tumblr blog, three Johns Hopkins books, and a decade of hands-on work inside senior living communities. But the real story is what she learned along the way about boundaries, burnout, and trusting her intuition long before the data caught up. In this conversation, Rac…

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Ashes Mailbag: Cummins still out, Khawaja on the brink 33:34

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Menners opens the Ashes Mailbag with breaking squad news as Pat Cummins’ fitness clouds the Second Test and Usman Khawaja’s place comes under serious scrutiny. Listener questions drive a wide-ranging episode: from Travis Head’s push to open and why Khawaja is running out of road, to English fan frustration after Perth and a brutal assessment of Baz…

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Ashes Mayhem: Tim Wigmore on England’s Crisis After the First Test 25:46

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In this rapid-fire Ashes debrief, Menners is joined by journalist and author Tim Wigmore to unpack one of the most chaotic and unprecedented first Tests in Ashes history. They explore England’s collapse, Travis Head’s extraordinary fourth-innings burst, Mitchell Starc’s growing legacy as a great left-arm quick, and the rising scrutiny on Bazball af…

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Kristin Heideman: How I Built a Lifestyle Business, Walked Away From the Scale-at-All-Costs Trap, and Found Success on My Own Terms 49:39

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Send us a text Kristin Heideman spent more than twenty years working inside the insurance industry before she realized she was ready to build something of her own. When she was let go from a job she excelled in, she walked into Best Buy the next morning, bought a laptop, registered her business the day after, and stepped into a version of her caree…

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Two-Day Test Madness: Australia Pulverise Bazball 32:17

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Australia’s furious two-day demolition of England in Perth leaves the Ashes opener as one of the most remarkable Tests in modern history. Menners breaks down the carnage: Travis Head’s breathtaking fourth-innings century, Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket masterpiece, Scott Boland’s match-turning spell, and the tactical blunders that left Bazball shattere…

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Ashes 1st Test: Day 2 Wrap – Head & Boland Demolish a Hapless England 29:06

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A wild second day in Perth ends with Australia stealing a famous victory after a staggering post-lunch collapse from England. Travis Head blasts a legendary 123 from 83 balls to chase down 205 at better than a run-a-ball, while Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc rip through England to flip the match on its head. Manners breaks down the turning points:…

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Ashes 1st Test -Day 1 Wrap - Chaos in Perth 30:58

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A wild opening day of the Ashes in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as Mitchell Starc ripped through England with a sensational 7/58, rescuing Australia’s depleted attack and setting the stadium alight. England were skittled for 172, but Australia failed to capitalise, collapsing to 9/121 at stumps after a brutal examination from Wood, Archer and Stokes —…

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The Secret Steps God Uses to Multiply What You Build in Private 28:16

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In this follow-up episode of The Break Free Podcast, Ashley takes listeners deeper into what happens after you say yes to God. Building on the previous conversation, she shifts the focus from how the journey began to what it looks like when God upgrades your assignment and calls you to return to a familiar place — not to repeat the past, but to ope…

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Perth Test Eve: Australia Lock In Their XI 19:47

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A day out from the first Ashes Test in Perth, Menners reports from outside the stadium with a full breakdown of Australia’s XI, the debut stories of Jake Wetherald and Brendan Doggett, and why the selectors “made a meal” of the opening position. He recaps Steve Smith’s press-conference sledge at Monty Panesar, Ben Stokes’ comments on Bazball and le…

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Ashes Week - From Burnout to The Oval Heroics with Ashley Giles 43:09

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🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/cricketunfiltered It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 Former England spinner Ashley Giles joins Menners for a wide-ranging Ashes Week conversation. Giles reflects on England’s optimism heading into this year’s series, compares today’s side with the 2005 Ashes team, and sh…

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Amanda DuBois: How She Built a Successful Law Firm After Being Told She Would Fail 50:18

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Send us a text Amanda DuBois was once told she was nothing more than a doctor’s wife who should stop dabbling at the law. Instead of shrinking, she built one of Washington’s longest standing women owned law firms, created a workplace that supports and mentors women, founded a nonprofit that has helped change more than twenty five state laws, and be…

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Ashes Week - Can England Really Win Three Tests Here? 1:04:30

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🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/cricketunfiltered It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 It’s Ashes Week on Cricket Unfiltered, and Menners is joined by Gav Joshi for a full, fiery preview of Australia vs England. They break down the massive build-up, the fallout from Josh Hazlewood’s injury, Australia’s s…

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Emergency Ashes Update: Hazlewood OUT of First Test 21:59

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Australia has been rocked on the eve of the Ashes with confirmation that Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the First Test, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines. In this emergency episode, Menners breaks down what the injury means for Australia, how England will respond, and the huge opportunity now in front of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and d…

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Ashes 2025 Preview: Steve Smith in Form, Cummins Update & Remembering Barry Knight 1:03:11

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With the Ashes just around the corner, Menners and Damian Watson dive head-first into the hype, headlines, and history — joined by English cricket writer Alex Bowden, co-author of The 50 Most Ridiculous Ashes Moments. The trio relive hilarious and chaotic Ashes memories, unpack the latest injury news and selection updates for both teams, and reflec…

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How to Build a Brand That Blooms: Ashley King on Letting Go, Leveling Up, and Creating Brands That Convert 53:09

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Send us a text What happens when a fashion designer and magazine editor turns her creative eye toward helping women entrepreneurs grow their brands and themselves? Ashley King, founder and CEO of BLOOM Virtual.co, joins Aggie and Cristy to share how she built a thriving creative agency that helps women step into their next level of growth with conf…

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How to Show Up in Grief: Lessons from SupportNow CEO Jordan Arogeti 57:01

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Greer and Simonie sit down with Jordan Arogeti, co-founder and CEO of SupportNow and host of the podcast Moms Like Me, to explore what it really means to show up for people in crisis. Jordan shares how a simple idea — born from countless “cash and casserole” moments during COVID — evolved into a platform that helps people offer meaningful, practica…

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Ashes Update | Menners’ Apology, India’s Win & Keep the Ball Finally! 49:11

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The Ashes countdown begins with Menners and Gav Joshi diving into all the cricket news from Australia and beyond. Menners opens the show with a rare apology to English fans after last week’s passionate rant — but the rivalry is heating up fast with the first Test just days away. The duo break down India’s T20 series win over Australia, dissect the …

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Obedience Over Perfection: How Saying ‘Yes’ Ignites Entrepreneurial Success 20:40

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In this episode of The Break Free Podcast, Ashley celebrates National Entrepreneurship Month by taking listeners behind the scenes of her own journey of faith-filled entrepreneurship, showing how a simple “yes” to hosting a small women’s group became the foundation for a global movement helping others go from unstuck to unstoppable. She reveals how…

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Ashes Squad Revealed | Waugh Blasts Selectors | Aussies Crash Out of World Cup 54:56

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The Ashes squad is out — and the debates begin. Menners and Damian unpack the big selection calls, including Jake Weatherald’s surprise inclusion, Cameron Green vs Beau Webster, and Steve Waugh’s pointed criticism of George Bailey. They also discuss the fallout from Australia’s Women’s World Cup semi-final loss to India, Ashwin’s BBL injury blow, a…

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Burn It Down and Build It Better: Sarah Noel Block on Confidence, Clients, and Control 42:00

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Send us a text In this Season 4 episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Sarah Noel Block, founder of Tiny Marketing, to talk about what happens when you stop playing small and start building a business that actually fits your life. Sarah shares how she went from being laid off in 2008 to creating a thriving solo business…

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Miss Cleo 32:30

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We talk about the life of Miss Cleo. From Birth to her passing away in 2016! We had no idea about a lot of things! Very interesting and sad!

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Ashes Form Guide: Smith, Doggett, and the All-Rounder Conundrum 50:06

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In this week’s episode, Menners is joined by CricBlog’s Charbel Coorey to unpack all the major cricket stories dominating the headlines. The pair dive into Steve Smith’s sublime Shield century, Brendan Doggett’s match-winning return, and the selectors’ looming dilemma: Cameron Green vs Beau Webster. They also discuss the tragic death of young Victo…

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Smith to Lead Australia | Renshaw’s Test Hopes & ODI Wrap 1:02:08

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Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test — so what does that mean for the team balance and leadership? Menners and Gav Joshi break down the implications, including Steve Smith’s return as captain, Renshaw’s push for selection, and early Shield form. The pair also unpack the India–Australia ODI serie…