Best Caribbean Creatives Podcasts (2026)

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#272: 5 ideas to lead with more clarity in 2026 12:22

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Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2026 with a special episode to help you lead with more intention and focus this year. And this time, Koula puts David in the hot seat! He shares the five simple practices he returns to every year to build momentum (without burning out by February). One is simple enough to fit on an index card. If you want to make 20…

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Ep. 89 - Don't Mess With My DNA: Dr. Don Wood on Emotional Concussions, Trauma Healing & Rebooting the Brain 52:53

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On this New Year's Eve episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP sits down with Dr. Don Wood, PhD, creator of the TIPP (Inspired Performance Program), to explore how unresolved trauma becomes a "high-definition" memory loop and how a 4–5 hour TIPP session plus 30 days of audio can reboot the brain for calm and performanc…

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#271: Childhood moments that shaped the world’s top leaders 29:52

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In this special holiday episode, David and Koula revisit one of our favorite questions around here: What’s a story from your childhood that shaped the kind of leader you are today? You’ll hear funny, insightful stories from past guests like Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase), Lynsi Snyder (Owner of In-N-Out), Andy Jassy (CEO Amazon), and many more…

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Ep. 88 - Baker Act, Marchman Act & Guardianship in Florida: A Trauma-Informed Look at Legal Intervention with Attorney Mark Astor 59:02

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, mental health crisis, and involuntary commitment. Need Help Now? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7, free and confidential support. For Florida-specific help, contact 211.org or your local mobile crisis unit. "We are not here to hurt people—we're here to help t…

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#270: Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Lead Creative, poppi – Build your brand 1:04:19

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Go behind the scenes of one of today’s hottest brands with Allison Ellsworth, founder and Lead Creative at poppi. After a memorable Shark Tank appearance, poppi exploded into the cultural zeitgeist – going viral on TikTok, getting shout-outs from celebrities, and scaling from startup to $500 million in just four years. In this episode, Allison shar…

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Ep. 87 - Brazilian Mental Health, Immigration Stress & Culturally Competent Therapy with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC (Bilingual Portuguese Therapist in Florida) 1:10:10

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In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Lidiana Cartolano, LMHC, M.Ed.—a bilingual Portuguese/English therapist and founder of VIVA Psychotherapy in Boca Raton, Florida. Together, they discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking immigrants…

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#269: Damola Adamolekun, CEO, Red Lobster – Show the path to success 59:42

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Can Red Lobster pull off the greatest comeback in restaurant history? After filing for bankruptcy, shedding value, and losing relevance, it won’t be easy. But it’s the kind of challenge that Damola Adamolekun thrives in. After returning P.F. Chang’s to profitability, he is now making waves as Red Lobster’s youngest-ever CEO. In this episode, he sha…

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Ep. 86 - Somatic Healing & Expressive Arts Therapy for Trauma Recovery with Cathy Williams founder of Intuitive Self 1:14:31

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Summary Feeling numb, burned out, or stuck in your head? In this episode, Cathy Williams, a Movement & Expressive Arts Therapist and founder of Intuitive Self in Melbourne, Australia, shares how somatic therapy, intuitive movement, and expressive arts can help you reconnect with your body, regulate emotions, and release stored trauma. We explore bo…

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#268: Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO of Counter – Step back to move forward 1:13:23

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Imagine this: you build a company from scratch, sell it at a billion-dollar valuation, get ousted, and watch it crumble under new leadership… Then you buy it back, shut it down, rebrand it, relaunch it – and grow it all over again. That’s exactly what Gregg Renfrew, the Founder and CEO of clean beauty brand Counter (formerly Beautycounter) has done…

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Ep. 85 - What Is OCPD? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder with Darryl Rossignol of The OCPD Foundation 1:06:52

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Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human! This episode is more than just educational—it's deeply personal. Host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, shares how a YouTube rabbit hole back in 2020 (after someone she loves was diagnosed with OCPD) unexpectedly led her to Darryl Rossignol's videos. Fast-forward five years later—she realized the ma…

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#267: Michael Meldman, Founder and Chairman of Discovery Land Company – Be one of one in your category 1:02:33

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How do you make your brand stand out? Ask Michael Meldman. He’s the founder of Discovery Land Company, a global portfolio of high-end private golf communities known for doing things differently. By tossing out the traditional country club rulebook and building around comfort and community, he’s created a truly distinctive brand. He’s also a co-foun…

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Ep. 84 - Healing Trauma and Addiction in First Responders with Steve Campana, Hanley Foundation First Responder Liaison & Retired EMS Captain 1:04:37

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Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, and the host of The Holistic Counselor Podcast—where faith, science, and holistic healing intersect. Today's episode is especially for first responders—and the loved ones who support them. Whether you serve as police, firefighter, EMS, paramedic, military, n…

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Ep. 72: Visual Artist Brittney Leeanne Williams on Color, the Body, and the Art of Presence 27:26

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Artist Brittney Leanne Williams joins Chrystal Genesis to talk about her evocative figurative work, where architecture, landscape, and color blur together, and the body opens into a space of transcendence, memory, revelation, suffering and the mystical. Based in Los Angeles and born in Pasadena, Brittney has steadily built a reputation as one of to…

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FTMP S9 E10: Creative Burnout - Five Things To Do When Your Creativity Juice is Low 14:51

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Creative burnout is a very real (and sometimes painful) phenomenon. This week, Louise dives into five things a burnt-out creative can do to get their spark back. Are you a creative? Have you ever had creative burnout? Tell us more in the comments.

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#266: Richard Fain, Former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group – Push past comfortable 1:12:47

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Today’s cruise ships are floating cities – complete with waterslides, sushi bars, and even roller skating rinks. But it wasn’t always that way. Today, we’re joined by the leader who helped pioneer the megaship era and transform Royal Caribbean into a global vacation powerhouse. Richard Fain served as CEO for 33 years, building a culture where big i…

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Ep. 83 - The Root Cause of Cancer: Paul Leendertse's 15-Step Real-Self Healing Process for Mind-Body Recovery 1:15:14

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"Cancer has been on my radar for decades," shares host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, who has lost her father, sister, mother, and even a childhood friend to the disease. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Diana sits down with Paul Leendertse, author and founder of the Root Cause Institute, and his wife and co-facilitator Aria Konr…

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#265: Jim McCann, American entrepreneur and former CEO of 1-800-Flowers – Find a way to connect 1:18:29

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Jim McCann didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. He was a social worker and bartender before finding his way into the floral business. But no matter what he did, he always found a way to connect with people. That instinct eventually led him to build 1-800-Flowers, where he expanded the business strategically, turned it into a household brand, a…

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Ep. 82 - Ending the Silence: Faith-Based, Age-Appropriate Sex Education to Break Shame & Reclaim Biblical Sexuality with Kristen Miele, M.Ed. 53:36

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Welcome to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Human. I'm your host, Diana S. Rice, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and curious soul who's always asking why. This podcast merges faith, psychology, and whole-person healing—helping you feel loved, understood, and equipped …

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Backstage with Charlie Blum: Stories from 40 Years in Entertainment | Good Morning Marco 1:29:14

2M ago1:29:14

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🎙️ Good Morning Marco | Charlie Blum: A Life in Entertainment In this very special episode of Good Morning Marco, hosts Ryan Sullivan and Jordan Kraley sit down with Charlie Blum, a renowned entertainment industry executive with over 40 years of experience in live music, theatre, and television. From his early start as the youngest major theatre ma…

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Dave Shealy l Skunk Ape Researcher, Cryptozoologist, Florida Bigfoot Hunter 46:53

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🦍 Good Morning Marco | Dave Shealy – The Skunk Ape Research Headquarters In this very special episode of Good Morning Marco, hosts Ryan Sullivan and Jordan Kraley venture deep into the Everglades to meet Dave Shealy, founder of the world-famous Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in Ochopee, Florida. For over 40 years, Dave has been Florida’s leading v…

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FTMP S9 E9: Another MJ Biopic?! 39:20

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It's Season 9, Episode 9! (Yes, we can't believe it either.) Join Kemi and Louise as they discuss the upcoming film Michael scheduled to hit theatres in April 2026. Do we love biopics? Yes. But how many biopics does the world really need? Will Michael do justice to the late Michael Jackson, or will this be an exercise in patience like One Love?…

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#264: Bracken Darrell, CEO of VF Corporation – Good design can make anything better 1:03:32

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Bracken Darrell led remarkable turnarounds at both Old Spice and Logitech. Now he’s the CEO of VF Corporation, where he’s working to revitalize iconic brands like The North Face, Timberland, Vans, and more. Hit play on this episode and take a look at his playbook. It’s all about constantly growing and designing things to be better – whether it’s a …

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Ep. 81 - How An Ethnobotanist Uses Caribbean Herbalism, Bush Tea & Ancestral Plant Wisdom to Heal the Mind and Body w/ Aleya Fraser 54:45

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In this soul-stirring episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP speaks with Aleya Fraser, ethnobotanist, land steward, and author of Caribbean Herbalism: Traditional Knowledge and Modern Herbal Healing. Together, they explore how ancestral plant wisdom, nervous system regulation, and spiritual healing intersect thro…

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FTMP S9 E8: The War with Artificial Intelligence 32:54

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And so the discussion continues!!!!

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Ep. 80 - From Postpartum Pain to Creative Power with Katana Malone – Award-Winning Actress, Author & CEO 1:00:29

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Welcome back, fearfully and wonderfully made human. I'm Diana, licensed therapist and consultant, and today's episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast is a deeply healing conversation that blends faith, trauma recovery, and creativity with one powerful guest: Katana Malone. Katana is an award-winning actress, filmmaker, educator, poet, and founder…

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#263: Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder and CEO of Bumble – Your mission is your mobilizer 1:11:03

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She flipped the script on modern dating and built a billion dollar global brand. But Whitney Wolfe Herd’s path to success hasn’t been easy. After co-founding Tinder and walking away under difficult circumstances, she founded Bumble, a dating platform where women make the first move. In this refreshingly honest conversation, she opens up about her m…

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FTMP S9 E7 - We are at WAR with AI 47:23

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Are we losing the fight against artificial intelligence?

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#262: Lew Frankfort, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of Coach – Combine magic and logic 1:01:29

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He built Coach from a small leather goods brand into a $5 billion global fashion powerhouse. But Lew Frankfort’s rise to the top isn’t what you’d expect. He started out in public service and even got passed over for a promotion for being “too principled.” But when he came to Coach, he brought relentless drive, strong investigative instincts, and a …

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Ep. 79 - 4KIDS, TBRI® & EPIC Parenting Tools for Trauma Recovery | Meiby Nodarse, LMHC on Healing Through Faith 57:41

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In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice sits down with Meiby Nodarse, LMHC—a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and TBRI® Practitioner with 4KIDS of South Florida. Together, they unpack what trauma-informed parenting really looks like and how the Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) and EPIC faith-based t…

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Deep Talks with Kjhadija Simon (Part II) - FTMP S9 E6 49:16

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"Professional is not a level for me. Professional means you get paid to do what you're doing." This week, we're continuing the discussion with the amazing Khadijah Simon - an Antiguian jazz pianist, multi-instrumentalist, author, and educator. Join us as we discuss a question we brought up a few weeks ago: what makes a musician a MUSICIAN? Is the r…

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#261: Nathan Smith, Walker Cup Captain – Know what your people need to excel 59:46

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He’s one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in the game – a four-time U.S. Mid-Amateur champion and four-time Masters competitor. Just last month, he captained the 2025 Walker Cup team to victory over Great Britain and Ireland. Nathan Smith knows how to get the most out of himself and his team, especially when the pressure is on and the stake…

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Ep. 78 - Healing Your Money Story — Emotional Spending, IFS, and Financial Peace with Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S 45:21

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Ever feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed by money? You're not alone—and it's not just about numbers. In this powerful episode, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, dives into the emotional roots of financial stress with licensed professional clinical counselor and IFS-informed therapist Jennifer Schrappe, LPCC-S. Jennifer co-leads the program Heal Your Mone…

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Deep Talks with Khadijah Simon (Part I) - FTMP S9 E5 43:52

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Today's episode features a young, bright talent from Antigua. Meet Khadijah Simon, an accomplished jazz pianist, music educator and author. Tune in as we talk gig life, musicianship, and conditioning for musicians. Grab a copy of Khadijah's book, Musical Common Sense for Keyboardists, and follow her on IG and YouTube.…

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#260: Nick Green, Cofounder and CEO of Thrive Market – The business model matters 1:10:19

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At age 25, he walked away from a successful seven-figure business, and took a big swing on a risky idea. Thrive Market Cofounder and CEO Nick Green knew he wanted to make healthy food more accessible. But at a time when everyone was chasing speed and scale, he made a big bet on the membership model. 1.7 million members later, it’s safe to say it wo…

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Ep. 77 - Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality After Trauma & Purity Culture" with Dr. Carol Tanksley, M.D., D.Min. 58:36

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Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In this raw, redemptive, and research-backed conversation, Diana sits down with Dr. Carol Tanksley—a board-certified OB-GYN, ordained minister, trauma-informed coach, and author—to confront one of the most taboo topics in both clinical and Christian spaces: sex, shame, and spiritual healing. If you we…

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FTMP S9 E4 - Quality Musicianship over the years.... 40:09

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Let's talk about it....artistry and musicianship! We have seen music evolved over a period of time. There's a chance that its gotten stagnant.

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Special Edition Rise Latina Summit: Mind & Body Renovation (Oct 14–16, 2025) 52:45

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Only 1 in 3 Latinas struggling with mental health ever get professional help. Stigma, cultural expectations, and lack of bilingual, bicultural care keep too many of us silent. That's why the Rise Latina Summit was created—a free, 3-day online event designed to help Latinas heal anxiety, nurture their health, and transform their lives. In this episo…

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#259: Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder and CEO of Olive & June – Work on yourself 55:13

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As a kid, she had to hide her favorite red nail polish from her parents. Today, she’s the founder and CEO of Olive & June, a $100 million nail polish brand. But in between, Sarah Gibson Tuttle had to navigate a career she wasn’t really passionate about … and find the courage to chase a big idea. In this episode, she shares: The untold stories behin…

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Ep. 76 - Family Constellation Therapy for Healing Generational Trauma | John Acosta of ZuluOne 53:57

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In this deeply moving conversation, Diana sits down with John Acosta, founder of ZuluOne, to explore the healing power of Family Constellation Therapy and what it means to release what was never ours to carry. After attending his workshop at the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference, Diana knew John's message needed to reach more p…

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3 More Questions (Paul Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan 13:29

3M ago13:29

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How should leaders apply the concept, "sell what you sell", into their marketing strategy? How can leaders maintain brand consistency while being flexible on the product offerings in different markets? How can leaders running multiple teams and business units find the right …

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FTMP S9 E.....3? What Is a Musician, Really? 56:18

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What separates a "musician" from a random person with an instrument? Tune in as Kemi and Louise discuss the meaning of the word and what it takes to be called one. By the way, are we calling this Episode 3 or Episode 2? Let us know in the poll!

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#258: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands – Sell what you sell 52:58

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GUEST: Paul Brown, Cofounder and CEO of Inspire Brands, which includes Arby’s, Sonic, Dunkin’, and more. LISTEN FOR: Insights on clear messaging, leading multiple brands, the changing media landscape, and sharing best practices Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leader…

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Ep. 75 - Suicide Prevention & Cultural Identity | Rest as Resistance w/ Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP 1:14:23

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In Episode 75 of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS (Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching) sits down with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC, Suicidologist, CTP, to explore suicide prevention, cultural identity, and rest as resistance. Learn crisis warning signs, immediate next steps, free reso…

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3 More Questions (Klaus Kleinfeld) with David Novak and Koula Callahan 11:21

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can you measure motivation and what can leaders do to drive that in their organization? How can leaders sustain high performance while managing their energy? How can leaders who are great a dreaming big make visions practical and real? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leaders…

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Nothing Beats a Jet2holiday? (Part II) 23:09

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Today, we're continuing our discussion about the song behind the viral Jet2holiday meme. Grab a drink, grab a snack, and tune in!

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#257: Klaus Kleinfeld, Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa – Purpose channels your energy 1:01:10

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Every leader wants to bring more energy to the table—but it’s not about pushing harder or working longer. It’s about channeling your energy toward what truly matters. In this episode, David talks with Klaus Kleinfeld, the former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, and the author of the book Leading to Thrive. You’ll see how to use purpose as a guiding force …

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Ep. 74 - Why Black and Brown Girls Are Being Pushed Out of Schools—And How Faith, Trauma Therapy & Awareness Can Change That w/ Dr. LaNette Burgess 52:23

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In this powerful episode, Diana sits down with Dr. LaNette Burgess—licensed clinical social worker, school-based therapist, and expert in adolescent mental health—to unpack the unseen struggles of Black and Brown girls navigating school systems, trauma, and cultural expectations. Dr. Burgess shares her journey from witnessing mental illness in a ch…

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3 More Questions (Hayden Brown) with David Novak and Koula Callahan 9:19

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On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How can leaders build the courage and the conviction to pursue a vision that others might not see right away? How should leaders think about what belongs with the core team versus what can be outsourced to freelancers? What can leaders do to build a ‘resolve it now’ culture …

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FTMP S9 E1- Welcome back! Let's chat: Nothing Beats a Jet2holiday? 27:09

4M ago27:09

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Jet 2 Holiday has become a POPULAR meme via Tik Tok and other platforms. What do you think about it?

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#256: Hayden Brown, CEO of Upwork – Create clarity for your team 56:46

4M ago56:46

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GUEST: Hayden Brown, CEO of the global freelance marketplace Upwork LISTEN FOR: Insights on AI, remote work, and what it really takes to lead with clarity (and why it’s not what you think) Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast l…