Best Beca Podcasts (2025)

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Astrology as Code: Beca Bagdocimo on Birth Charts, Collective Energy, and What's Coming in 2026 1:14:53

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21d ago1:14:53

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Something big is coming at the end of February, beginning of March 2026. An astrologer predicts “there will be literal fire” and “things will burn.” Beca Bagdocimo, aka The Code Fairy, reads birth charts like code. She predicted her own corporate exit by studying her transits, journaled about wanting to leave, and got laid off on the exact date her…

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061: Break Room Banter: When is it Crossing a Line? 24:13

22d ago24:13

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In this episode of Break Room Banter, Ali and Beca sit down for wide-open, real-talk about the very human side of massage therapy—the stuff no one prepared us for in school. Ali kicks things off with a personal story about accidentally letting her short-term rental license lapse on a rental unit she owns. And how this suddenly finds herself tangled…

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060: Break Room Banter: Health Insurance, Triggers, and Swearing in a Massage Practice 31:39

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060: Break Room Banter — Health Insurance, Triggers, and Swearing in a Massage Practice Welcome to our newest segment: Break Room Banter — a more relaxed, behind-the-scenes corner of the podcast where we pull back the curtain on what’s really happening in our practices each week. Think of it as the conversations you’d overhear (or jump into!) while…

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059: Why I Took Gift Certificates Off My Website 22:55

2M ago22:55

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There has been an increase lately in the massage coaching world, where coaches are pushing hard to help therapists have booming "gift-certificate seasons." And while sometimes, "Yes!" this is a great option. It's an opportunity to promote your business and get noticed. It opens the door for future referrals. It's a tap in the vein for your bank acc…

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Poetry, Healing, and Awakening with Felicia Clark 1:12:09

2M ago1:12:09

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Important note: This episode includes conversation about trauma, depression, suicide, and substance use. Please take care of yourself. Listen cautiously or consider skipping this one if these subjects are triggering for you. Art is often an outlet for healing. For digital nomad, Felicia Clark, poetry was her medicine of choice. Felicia joins Art is…

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Why I Left Corporate After a Health Scare 18:11

2M ago18:11

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I've been quiet for the last few months. There's a big reason for that. This summer, I was diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor called a paraganglioma. I had surgery in August. They removed four tumors. They weren't cancerous, and we caught them early. But the journey to get there—and what came after—changed everything. In this solo episode o…

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058: Understanding No Tax on Tips 14:42

2M ago14:42

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The No Tax on Tips Act is being celebrated by some in the service industries, but there are several key details massage therapists need to understand before assuming it's a tax-free free-for-all. Massage therapists often receive tips—especially those working in spas, franchises, hotels, and even private practice. This bill recognizes tipping as a c…

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Episode 20: Plaintiffs in COH v City of SF Tell Their Story 42:31

3M ago42:31

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After years of having their belongings destroyed by city workers while homeless in San Francisco, Apple Cronk and her partner fought back through the courts. Join Apple and her partner Josh with our Host, Street Sheet editor TJ Johnston as they explore how this settlement protects ALL unhoused San Franciscans from routine property destruction, as w…

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057: Harnessing the Power of Google Reviews: Building a Thriving Practice Without Paid Ads with Guest Amie Kraft 26:15

3M ago26:15

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What if you could grow your massage practice without spending a dime on ads? In this episode, we sit down with returning guest Amie Kraft, a massage therapist who has mastered the art of leveraging Google My Business reviews to build a thriving practice. Together, we unpack why Google reviews hold so much weight for local businesses, how to ask for…

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Episode 19: End Poverty Tows- 2025 RV Ban 58:07

3M ago58:07

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On this episode we are joined by Lukas Illa, Human Rights organizer with the Coalition on Homelessness and Armando Martinez, RV resident and End Poverty Tows activist. As part of the RV ban, RV residents who were counted by the City in a May 2025 count may be exempt from the 2-hour enforcement for only 12 months unless they are offered a housing su…

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Episode 18: What is Harm Reduction? With Laura Guzman and Shakema Straker 45:28

4M ago45:28

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In this episode we host Laura Guzman- the Executive Director at the National Harm Reduction Coalition and Shakema Straker, human rights organizer and harm reduction advocate at the Coalition on Homelessness. Our guests discuss the basic tenets of harm reduction and the data and research that champions harm reduction as an evidence based practice. W…

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Buscador de Estatus Becas Benito Juárez 3:45

6M ago3:45

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Beca Benito Juárez es tu guía para navegar el proceso de la Beca Benito Juárez. Este podcast te ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo verificar el estatus de tu solicitud, cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad y optimizar tu aplicación. Además, respondemos preguntas frecuentes, te mantenemos informado sobre fechas límite y cambios en el proceso…

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Episode 17: Housing First, Housing Heals with Lauren Hall from Delivering Innovative Supportive Housing 50:32

6M ago50:32

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Join us this episode with Lauren Hall to chat about DISH's commitment to providing high quality permanent housing to San Franciscans who suffer from serious health issues. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, theres is a nationwide shortage of affordable housing and permanent supportive housing. We explore the political attacks o…

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Erika G. Musser: On Freelancing, ADHD, and Becoming the Niche 52:47

8M ago52:47

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You can’t always see a breaking point from the outside. Erika G. Musser looked like she had it together. She was working in nonprofits, climbing the ladder, and doing everything by the book. But at home, she was unraveling. At one point the burnout was so bad her husband even said, “I feel like I don’t have my wife anymore.” So she started rewritin…

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056: Massage Careers = Freedom, Flexibility, Fun & Financial Success with Krista Dicks 48:50

8M ago48:50

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Have you ever wondered if a career in massage therapy could provide freedom, fun, and financial success? Spoiler: It totally can. In this episode, we are joined by the amazing Krista Dicks, Canadian RMT, clinic owner, and host of The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast. With nearly two decades of experience—and a resume that includes spas, multidisci…

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Making Work Better - 09 - Making work better: Tikanga in action 54:19

8M ago54:19

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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan speaks with Dan Te Whenua Walker, Māori tech leader and Global Co-Chair of Microsoft’s Indigenous Employee Resource Group. Dan shares how tikanga Māori isn’t just cultural heritage - it’s a living, practical guide for building workplaces that truly care. From his Master’s in Māori and Indigenous…

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Making Work Better - 08 - Beca: Simplification and sustainability 34:19

8M ago34:19

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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan talks with Kristy Matthews, Group Head of Talent and Inclusion, and Chloe Stewart-Tyson, Group Manager of Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing from Beca, about how the global employee-owned engineering consultancy is redesigning work for people, performance, and purpose. They discuss hybrid…

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Episode 16: San Francisco Immigrant Experience and Family Homelessness 48:41

9M ago48:41

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On Today's episode we will be speaking to the Lucia Obregon, the director at the San Francisco Latino Party and Equity Coalition (SFLPEC) a citywide coalition of more than 22 Latinx-led and Latinx serving community based agencies, she is also the appointed commissioner for the immigrant rights commission of San Francisco, a volunteer with the Build…

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Making Work Better - Replay - Kiwibank: Performance through purpose and belonging 56:11

9M ago56:11

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Enjoy this replay of Making Work Better - Host Dr. Denise Quinlan sits down with Charlotte Ward, Kiwibank’s Chief People Officer, to explore how clear purpose, trust, and continuous listening are reshaping the future of work. Discover how Kiwibank is redefining hybrid work by finding the “flex within the flex,” where meeting innovations, dynamic we…

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Making Work Better - 07 - Rāroa: Systems that support people 55:50

9M ago55:50

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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan speaks with Stephen Eames Tumuaki/Principal and Matt Boucher Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Principal from Rāroa Intermediate about reimagining wellbeing in education. They share how Rāroa has embedded systemic support for student and teacher wellbeing, developed a clear pastoral care framework, and fost…

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Making Work Better - 06 - Spark: Weaving wellbeing into culture 46:52

9M ago46:52

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In this episode of Making Work Better, Denise Quinlan is joined by Sarah Stack, People & Culture Lead at Spark, NZ’s largest telco and digital services provider. Together, they unpack how Spark co-designed a culture of care with staff – embedding wellbeing, connection, and inclusion into everyday work culture. Sarah shares how listening to staff, t…

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Making Work Better - 05 - Scafit: The power of people first 57:52

9M ago57:52

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What does it take to build a business for good?Denise sits down with Nicki and David Crowley, the passionate leaders behind Scafit, a company proving that care, values, and leadership can transform a business from the inside out. Scafit has built a thriving, people-first culture where wellbeing, leadership development, and genuine care drive both e…

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The Society of Alternative Entrepreneurs with Katherine Pomfret 1:05:11

9M ago1:05:11

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Are you feeling disconnected from your work? Curious about how creativity and passion can redefine success? Then this conversation is for you. In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, host Morgan Short welcomes Katherine Pomfret, founder of the Society of Alternative Entrepreneurs. Katherine shares how she left her corporate head of marketing…

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Making Work Better - 04 - Mercury: Work empowered through listening, purpose, autonomy 38:55

9M ago38:55

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Join Denise in conversation with Brooke Stringer, People Development Manager from Mercury, an organisation proving that purpose, autonomy, and trust are keys to a thriving workplace. Mercury has embraced adaptive ways of working, where employees are given ownership to make decisions, leadership is transparent, and people are empowered to perform at…

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Art Over Hustle Culture - Season 2 Premiere 13:51

10M ago13:51

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Art is the New Wall Street is BACK! Host Morgan Short kicks off season 2 with a solo episode summarizing season one, setting intentions for season two, and shedding light on the societal structures that often exploit rather than support us. These very structures sparked the creation of the show and are the basis for the show’s name. After a health …

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Making Work Better - 03 - Paperkite: transparency, trust, and team - Rob Holmes 51:48

10M ago51:48

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Join Denise in conversation with another organisation that is making work better for people and performance.Today, it’s Rob Holmes, Discovery Director at Paperkite, Wellington-based, digital design agency that is proud to say “We put people first”. Talking to Rob is like trying to catch a tiger by the tail. He moves fast and covers so much great te…

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Episode 15: The intersectionality of Homelessness and the Lived Black Experience 53:56

10M ago53:56

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In this episode, we delve into the intersectionality of homelessness and the Black experience with two prominent leaders in the fight for social justice and housing equity: Shellena Eskridge, Executive Director of the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP), and Joe Wilson, the Executive Director of Hospitality House. Shellena, a San Francisco native who i…

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Making Work Better - 02 - Kiwibank: performance through purpose and belonging 56:11

10M ago56:11

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In this episode, host Dr. Denise Quinlan sits down with Charlotte Ward, Kiwibank’s Chief People Officer, to explore how clear purpose, trust, and continuous listening are reshaping the future of work. Discover how Kiwibank is redefining hybrid work by finding the “flex within the flex,” where meeting innovations, dynamic wellbeing leave, and intent…

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Making Work Better - 01 - The organisations that are Making Work Better 1:06:04

10M ago1:06:04

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In this Making Work Better series overview, Denise Quinlan, interviewed by Ruth Christie, Leadership and Personal Development Coach, shares why we need to make work better. She says ‘it’s time to stop fracking human resources’, and that we need to make sure work is humanly sustainable. She identified 5 key strategies in her research that are define…

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055: Peaks and Valleys in a Massage Business 10:43

12M ago10:43

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This episode of Align with The Massage Business Mama dives into the natural ebb and flow of running a massage business. It explores why massage therapists often experience peaks and valleys in their client load and how these fluctuations aren't always a bad thing.

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054: This Massage Therapist Gets a Mortgage 9:53

1y ago9:53

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Ahhh, buying a home — the American dream! For many, it’s a goal woven into the fabric of our upbringing, a milestone that symbolizes stability and success. But in today’s world, especially for those of us in the massage industry, the dream of homeownership can often feel out of reach. Rising costs, fluctuating markets, and the unpredictable nature …

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saima games vlog 0:02

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Welcome to Saima Gaming Vlog, your go-to podcast for all things action gaming! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the most exciting action games of 2024. From adrenaline-pumping battle royales to epic single-player adventures, we’ll explore the top titles that have captured the gaming world’s attention. You’ll get insights into gameplay strate…

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036: Healing The Spirit and Balancing The Autonomic Nervous System 57:39

1y ago57:39

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In this episode, we are sans Beca and joined by Nicole Keane. Nicole recently published a book, "The Tao of The Polyvagal Theory." Inside the book, she teaches and explores the connection between polyvagal theory and five element theory as a means to heal the spirit and balance the autonomic nervous system. We talk about how our interpretation of t…

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Capitalism’s Grip on Creativity and the Blurry Line Between Art and Content with Noah Lekas 59:20

1+ y ago59:20

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What happens when creativity is forced to serve the machine? As capitalism demands productivity and social media rewards visibility, the line between art and content is questioned. In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, host, Morgan Short sits down with Noah Lekas, a writer and musician, to explore how the pressures of the job market and in…

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AI’s Impact on Art, Creativity, and Human Identity with Dave Razor 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

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How is AI changing the way we create, and what does that mean for what it is to be human? With machines now crafting images, writing stories, and even composing music, we’re left to ask: Is creativity still ours? And if it isn’t, what does that mean for the future of art? In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, we dig into these big question…

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053: Help! I Can't Work, When Life Disables You as a Massage Therapist 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

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Sometimes when we cannot work it is expected, like pregnancies or a planned surgery. Other times it hits you out of the blue. Either situation is hard as a therapist who only gets paid if they work! But, with a little preparation, you can turn a potentially disastrous situation into a nice reprieve from an ordinarily chaotic schedule. Tune it to he…

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Ep 27 - Prospering Together: The power of Indigenous partnerships 24:13

1+ y ago24:13

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At Beca Australia, we're proud of our commitment to discovering ways to work in partnership with First Nations to create equal opportunity, financial security, and enhance job opportunities for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people. While recognition and strategic commitment are essential first steps, tangible change is created by increasi…

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Leave Your 9-5 to Light Up the World with Christiana Trapani 51:55

1+ y ago51:55

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Feeling stuck in your 9-5? Wondering if there's more to life than your daily routine? Meet Christiana Trapani. A Ukrainian American with a marketing background, Christiana found herself in a decent job with a great team but felt a pull toward something greater, something that aligned more closely with her potential. In this episode of Art is the Ne…

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Ep 26 - Love it or list it? How to unlock the value of brownfield sites 26:10

1+ y ago26:10

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Picture this: You've got a brownfield site. It's not perfect and it may be causing you some headaches, but it's got its gems and you're weighing several options. Do you love it, or do you list it? While it might be tempting to look ahead and just list it, we're here to talk about the love it option, and how developing a masterplanning perspective c…

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The Art of Connection with Sarah Morris 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

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Feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Craving community? Looking to reconnect with nature or your own inner artist? Meet Sarah Morris. She’s a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, who masterfully captures moments of profound human connection in her music and in life. In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, you’ll learn all about how …

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Emotional Resonance: Making Music that Strikes a Chord with Daniel the Violinist 37:19

1+ y ago37:19

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Host, Morgan Short, welcomes Daniel Gilbert, affectionately known as Daniel Gilbert to episode 9 of Art is the New Wall Street. Daniel shares more about his musical journey, transitioning from early music lessons to becoming an acclaimed violinist who artfully merges classical music with the soulful rhythms of hip-hop. Daniel opens up about how exp…

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Championing Inclusivity and Self-Love Through Art and Social Media with Mary Castillo 52:50

2y ago52:50

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Ever felt invisible in the mainstream narratives of art and media? What if you could see the most real and raw aspects of yourself celebrated through art? That's the kind of magic Mary Castillo brings to every human who steps in front of her lens. Mary is a renowned photographer, educator, and lover of all things empowerment and feminism. Starting …

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Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies to Overcome Creative Blocks with Chelsea Kazmierczak-Goethel 58:49

2y ago58:49

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As creatives we often experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. There are many reasons for this. We have deep sensitivities, moments of intense inspiration, periods of stagnation, and struggles in finding equilibrium. At times, our creative spirit feels caged by excessive structure, suppressing the natural flow of our feminine energy.…

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Own Your Narrative and Craft Your Legacy with iLLism 49:12

2y ago49:12

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The creative powerhouse duo behind iLLism, Envy and Fancy, join Morgan for an engaging conversation exploring music, creativity, community, and liberation. From their beginnings at AT&T, to becoming creative partners in life and art, Envy and Fancy share how they are breaking boundaries and reshaping narratives through music, business, events, and …

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Light, Humor, and Living Your Artistic Purpose with LeAnna Wurzer 49:51

2y ago49:51

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From oil paintings and murals to the whimsical Wildly Inappropriate Card Series, Leanna Wurzer's story is a celebration of artistry, personal growth, and the power of art to illuminate the darkest corners of life. In this episode, Leanna shares her evolution as an artist, her passion for bringing emotions and narratives to life through her work, an…

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The Art of Noticing with Graham Bramblett 42:06

2y ago42:06

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Learn all about Graham Bramblett, a musician whose path from Texas to Nashville and beyond is marked by profound transformations and the art of noticing the beauty in mundane moments. Graham shares his evolution as an artist, the trials and triumphs over addiction, and the delicate art of balancing life's practicalities with the pursuit of music. H…

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How to Overcome Fear, Break Free From Routine, and Embrace Childlike Wonder with Gabrielle Lulloff 45:31

2y ago45:31

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Step into a world where whimsy meets wonder with Gabrielle Lulloff, the founder of Wance, on an episode that’s all about unleashing your inner child to break free from fear and routine. Gabrielle takes us back to the roots of creativity, from writing song parodies and literally clowning around to the powerful act of integrating cherished childhood …

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Liberating Your Inner Artist with Devon Brazil 56:47

2y ago56:47

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On today's episode, learn how to embrace your inner artist and forge a deep, meaningful connection with your creative genius and the world around you. Devon Brazil, a visionary in creative expression and human connection, guides us through an inspiring journey of self-discovery and liberation. From navigating the challenges of balancing professiona…

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Who Are You, Really? Beyond Names and Titles 16:07

2y ago16:07

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In our inaugural episode, "Who Are You Really? Beyond Names and Titles," host Morgan Short takes listeners on a personal journey, exploring the essence of identity beyond conventional labels. This solo episode peels back the layers of Morgan’s life, revealing the pivotal moments and questions that have shaped her creative and personal path. From co…

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Ep 25 - Suntory Oceania: Building a Career for the Future of F&B 27:39

2y ago27:39

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What does it take to build one of Australia's largest beverage facilities? On this episode, Mark Robertson chats with Mark Toomey and Paul Woods from Frucor Suntory Oceania as they share their ambitions for latest multi-beverage facility in Queensland, and the career opportunities that the greenfield site provides.…