Best Colleen Mitchell Podcasts (2025)

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Cozy Fantasy Books by Z.S. Diamanti 4:16

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Sink into these wholesome cozy fantasy books by Z.S. Diamanti! Guard in the Garden and Wagons & Wyverns are the first two books in Zac's Fables of Finlestia. They are standalone stories and will soon be joined by a third book titled Assassin in the Alehouse. Listen in to hear the book descriptions. Where to Buy: https://zsdiamanti.com/book-guard-in…

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Killer Organic Marketing, with Z.S. Diamanti 43:20

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Indie author ZS Diamanti (Zac) shares his journey with organic marketing through social media, his newsletter, and using the momentum from his readers to run successful Kickstarters. Whether you're an old hat author or a brand new writer, Zac's advice will resonate with you. You can find Zac online at FreeFantasyFiction.com Link to unboxing video: …

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The CEO Series with Mostafa Zaghloul 32:58

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series!This week, we’re excited to welcome Mostafa Zaghloul, a commercial strategist and transformational leader with 22+ years of experience at global FMCG giants including Unilever, Mars, Henkel, and Agthia.Having led growth across 22 categories in 20+ countries, Mostafa is known for combining strategic clari…

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Should Christians Read Spice? 2:55

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Should Christians read spice? The short answer is no, and the long answer is this episode. Resources for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN09rAz2kit/ https://www.eawinters.com/researchzone Relatable Episode 1240: TikTok’s Spicy Novels Are Warping Women’s Minds Send us a text Download The Orphan's Gambit, a clean fantasy novella, for FR…

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Case Study: Age of Scorpius, by Audra Winter 13:48

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TikTok sensation Age of Scorpius by Audra Winter absolutely tanked upon release despite accumulating 7,000 pre-orders. So what happened? Today's episode is a case study on what Audra did right, what she did wrong, and what lessons we as writers can learn from this still-unfolding saga. Disclaimer: this episode is NOT for Audra, her friends, family,…

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The CEO Series with Ghazanfar Ghori 49:48

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Ghazanfar Ghori is the President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Enterprise64, a mid-market IT services and consulting firm based in Vienna, Virginia. With over 20 years in technology leadership, Ghazanfar works closely with CEOs and executive teams to align tech strategy with busi…

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The Chronicles of Talahm 4:11

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The Chronicles of Talahm is a clean YA portal fantasy following Emma, who learns she has magic at age 18. She's led to another world, where Camelot soon falls under a dreadful curse, and she has to learn to break the rules of magic to save not just Camelot, but her father's life. You can start the series for free with The Orphan's Gambit, a prequel…

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Protecting Your Copyright, with Samantha Bradshaw 38:58

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AI is the hot-button topic for authors nowadays. Lawyer Samantha Bradshaw discusses how authors can protect their work in the age of AI, especially now that large language models (LLMs) have been given the legal go-ahead to train on copyrighted work. If you have AI concerns, this episode is for you. Court case mentioned in this episode: JURISTnews:…

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My Reader Journey & Testimony 9:37

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Two things I love dearly—reading and writing—have dark underbellies. In this episode I share my reader journey and testimony for how Jesus drew me out of that darkness and into the light. Send us a text Download The Orphan's Gambit, a clean fantasy novella, for FREE! Learn more about The Chronicles of Talahm Purchase a discounted ebook bundle of Bo…

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What the Heck are Tropes? 11:31

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What are tropes? Do we need them, and if so, how do we use them? Tropes are popular in marketing books right now, but the reality is we all use tropes in our writing whether we realize it or not. Listen in for an overview of tropes, whether you need to use them intentionally in your writing, how to use them in marketing, and what to avoid. I also l…

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Find Books in the Clean Fiction Magazine 11:34

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Clean Fiction Magazine provides a one-stop-shop, once-a-quarter publication reviewing both Christian and secular books and rating them on the following scale: N: NOTHING to worry about. Read this to your infant with a clean conscience. A: Showing some ANKLE. A perfect book for the Puritan in your life. P: Clutch your PEARLS. Grandma may raise an ey…

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Welcome to the Christian Readers Podcast 2:59

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Are you a Christian tired of not finishing books because of unexpected or unwanted content? It's getting harder and harder to find appropriate books on the market, and this is my attempt to make it easier to find books we can enjoy without sacrificing our values. If you have a book recommendation, please text it below. Send us a text Download The O…

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The Definitions Episode 7:58

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This episode covers the definitions of common words used when describing books so that readers know what they're getting into. As Christians, we should know these words and the differences between them so we're not caught unawares when choosing our next read. If you have a book recommendation, please text it below. Send us a text Download The Orpha…

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Amy Lynn McConahy on Clean Fiction Magazine 11:10

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Ever thought of submitting your novel to a review magazine? Clean Fiction Magazine reviews both Christian and secular novels for free! Check out this interview with Amy Lynn McConahy, author and publisher of Clean Fiction Magazine. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 …

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The CEO Series with Dr. Corrie Block 46:15

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series!This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Corrie Block, a world-class coach who empowers top executives and entrepreneurs to master work-life balance, elevate leadership performance, and achieve outstanding business results.In this episode, Dr. Corrie will share his inspiring journey to becoming one of the…

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Common Mistakes When Naming Characters 6:24

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Are you falling into any of these common mistakes with naming characters? From too many names starting with the same letter, to your MC "Bob Smith" accidentally becoming an NPC, this episode will help you identify whether you need to change up some character names. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sa…

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Collin Smith on Reputable Freelancers 17:44

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How do authors find reputable freelancers? We've all heard the horror stories (or experienced them ourselves) about being ripped off or ghosted, the work not being acceptable, or that the "freelancer" fabricated their qualifications. Fortunately, it IS possible to find (and verify) reputable freelancers. Collin Smith, a freelance graphic designer f…

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The CEO Series with Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell 48:20

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If it’s Friday, it’s The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we’re featuring two incredible guests — Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Co-Founders of the beloved brand Beekman 1802.Dr. Brent Ridge began his career as a physician at Mt. Sinai in New York City before leading the Health & Wellness division at Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Josh Ki…

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Litigamers: From Controller to Courtroom 53:08

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Join BTLJ and Fenwick and West's Eric Ball and Kimberly Culp for a discussion about the process of taking a video game case from discovery to trialBy The BTLJ Podcast

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Lessons from the Realm Makers Conference 4:53

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These are the top 4 lessons I learned going to the Realm Makers Conference in July 2025. Realm Makers is a conference and community for Christian Speculative Fiction writers which has been going for more than ten years. Learn more about Realm Makers at https://www.realmmakers.com/ Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios …

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Why You Should Start an Author Newsletter Now 3:36

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What's the deal with author newsletters? Do you really need one before you release your book? The answer is ABSOLUTELY YES. Author newsletters are data-backed as the number 1 way to reach your audience. Listen in for 3 major reasons to start your author newsletter today, even if you only email once a month. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your…

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The CEO Series with Jeffrey Wheatman 50:58

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This Friday, we’ll be joined by Jeffrey, a strategic thought leader in cybersecurity and risk management. Renowned for helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture, Jeffrey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.He’ll be sharing powerful insights from his journey to becoming a cybersecurity executive and what leaders need to kn…

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Self Publishing Options: Direct vs. Indirect Sales 7:17

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What are the self-publishing options available to indie authors? This is the third and last of three episodes unpacking the variety of ways authors can set themselves up for success with indie publishing. This episode dives into the differences between direct and indirect sales. Your author business will ultimately consist of a system that integrat…

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The CEO Series with Debbie Dragone 50:29

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If it is Friday, it is the CEO Series!This week, our guest is Deborah Dragone, a Resourceful and accomplished project manager and leader with expertise in facilities and procurement oversight. In this episode, Deborah will share her journey to global procurement leader.For previous episodes of The CEO Series with Ron Thomas, please visit / strategy…

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Self Publishing Options: eBook & Digital 8:37

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What are the self-publishing options available to indie authors? This is the second of three episodes unpacking the variety of ways authors can set themselves up for success with indie publishing. This episode dives into the eBook and digital delivery platforms of Amazon, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Lulu, Curios, and BookFunnel. Send us a text What…

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The CEO Series with Dr. Meisha -Ann Martin 50:38

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin, Vice President of People Research at Workhuman. Known for her groundbreaking work in employee experience, Dr. Meisha helps organizations create more human-centered workplaces that drive real business results.In this episode, she’l…

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Self Publishing Options: Print on Demand 9:09

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What are the self-publishing options available to indie authors? This is the first of three episodes unpacking the variety of ways authors can set themselves up for success with indie publishing. This episode dives into the Print on Demand platforms of Amazon, IngramSpark, BookVault, and Lulu and what each platform is best at doing. Send us a text …

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Curios Cofounder Greg Keogh on Direct eBook Sales 51:21

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www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites How do you control direct eBook sales as an indie author? The big platforms take a dramatic cut of your profits, don't provide reader contact information, and can kick authors off if they think you're violating the rules... even if you aren't. So what's an indie to do? Selling direct doesn't have to involve …

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The CEO Series with Severing Wilson 49:30

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series!This week, we sit down with Severin, a distinguished corporate communication and marketing strategist with a unique blend of expertise in law, management consulting, and journalism. Known for his ability to untangle complex communication challenges, Severin brings a rich perspective shaped by years in di…

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Dialogue Tags vs. Action Tags 3:43

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SAID IS DEAD. Or is it? Do you even need to use dialogue tags? Action tags are the kings of showing over telling in dialogue, and when used correctly can deliver a far weightier emotional punch than dialogue tags. Listen in for more of why these two are different, and why there's a clear winner! Read my prequel novella, The Orphan's Gambit, for FRE…

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The CEO Series with Colleen Mitchell 49:15

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It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we're joined by Colleen Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of a booming self-serve dog wash business that grew from just two machines in a San Diego parking lot into a four-location operation that’s served over 80,000 dogs.In this episode, Colleen will share how she made …

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What is Story Structure? 3:12

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Struggling with a slow pace or a saggy middle? Story structure may be the answer. But what is story structure? In short, it's the skeleton of your book that lays out where major beats take place. But it's not a formula! Listen in to learn more about Story Structure at a high level. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios…

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The CEO Series with Ammar Shams 47:32

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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, our guest is Ammar Shams, a retired corporate executive. Ammar Shams has over 35 years of corporate experience, primarily in C-Suite roles, while also pursuing an academic career as a teacher at various undergraduate and postgraduate institutions. His specific area of interest is in t…

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Literary Sins: Not Enough “GMC” 5:39

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If your story feels weak, you may have a problem with your characters' goals, motivation, and conflict. Digging deeper into "GMC" will help strengthen the plot because GMC is what drives a story forward. Learn more about GMC in The Trope Thesaurus, by Jennifer Hilt. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of s…

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The CEO Series with Dr. Rochelle L. Ford 47:34

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we’ll be joined by Dr. Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR, the Chief Executive Officer of the Page Society, the leading global community of senior communications leaders. A seasoned scholar, nonprofit executive, and passionate DEI advocate, Dr. Rochelle brings years of experience in …

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JD Barker on Standing Out as an Author 21:29

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Suspense thriller author JD Barker shares why it's important to think differently as an author, and how to build a stand-out author brand in today's publishing landscape. Connect with JD at jdbarker.com Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge f…

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The CEO Series with Rohit Bassi 34:02

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This week, our guest is Rohit Bassi, a global expert in mastering high-stakes conversations. With more than 30 years of experience across 21 countries, Rohit has empowered leaders, sales teams, and organizations to communicate with greater clarity, influence, and purpose. His impactful keynotes and coaching sessions help professionals lead, persuad…

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Exciting News from Tally Ink! 5:08

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We've got an announcement! This coming October, the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge is becoming FREE again! Listen in for the full details on this change, and what to expect from us going forward. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE…

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The CEO Series with Qazi Waqas Ahmed 52:33

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we’re joined by Qazi Waqas Ahmed—a strategic innovator, learning experience architect, and MBA graduate of London South Bank University. As CEO of a forward-thinking L&D firm based in Dubai, Qazi brings over 22 years of cross-industry expertise and is reshaping corporate traini…

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Publishing Myth #3: You Don’t Need to Market 3:45

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If you build it (write it) they will come, right? Not so fast. Publishing is just like any other industry.... If you want to be make money, you have to market your book. There's a pervasive myth among new authors that they can write a book, slap it on Amazon, and start making the big bucks overnight. But that's never the case, unless you have a str…

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The CEO Series with Dr. Jaiden Cole-Miskel 48:49

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series!This week, we’ll be joined by Dr. Jaiden Cole-Miskel, a medical doctor, professor, and lifestyle medicine practitioner committed to making health simple and accessible. After seeing how preventable conditions continue to affect so many due to misinformation, Dr. Jaiden and his business partner, Alecia Po…

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The Pros & Cons of DIY in Self-Publishing 13:59

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There are many pieces in the self-publishing puzzle, but what are the pros and cons of DIY-ing them? Doing it yourself saves money (and time) but in many cases, the risks outweigh the benefits. This is a deeper dive into DIY and self-publishing, and goes to show there's more to the puzzle than we might think at first glance. Send us a text What to …

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The CEO Series with Ralph Simon 43:40

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series!This week, we’re bringing back one of our impactful episodes featuring Ralph Simon, CEO of Mobilium Global. With over 30 years of experience, Ralph has made his mark in media, entertainment, mobile technology, digital education, and even pioneered the world’s first “3D Mobile Metaverse.”This special rebr…

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Mastering the Outline, with E.A. Winters 54:37

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E.A. Winters, indie author of 9 books, joins me to discuss her outlining process. Developed over the last five or six years, E.A. has reached the point where her outlines are keystone to writing fast, relatively clean first drafts. She openly shares her author journey and advice that has helped her hone her outlining skills over the years. Send us …

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The CEO Series with Ifeanyi Abraham 50:49

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we’re excited to welcome Ifeanyi Abraham, a globally respected communications and innovation strategist, platform architect, and advisor to some of the most powerful voices across Africa and the diaspora. Recognized in 2021 as one of the Most Influential People of African Desce…

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Literary Sins: DIY-ing EVERYTHING 9:40

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Every indie author wants to save money on the process, but can you really DIY *everything*? If you're looking into DIY-ing everything from editing to formatting to cover design, there are some things to consider. Not all DIY is created equal, and there are some things that actually suffer from DIY-ing in the long term. Send us a text What to do nex…

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The CEO Series with Dr. Julius Oni 48:40

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If it’s Friday, it’s time for The CEO Series with Ron Thomas!This week, we’re joined by Dr. Julius Oni, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and visionary business leader who seamlessly blends clinical excellence with entrepreneurial drive. Passionate about global health, surgical access, and empowering underserved communities, Dr. Julius finds balan…

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Exhibit A.I.: the Rules of Evidence in the Age of A.I. (Part I) with Audrey Mitchell 16:50

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Today, we are excited to share a conversation between Berkeley Law 3L student Eric Ahern and Audrey Mitchell, a current fellow with Berkeley’s AI Policy Hub and a 2L student here. Audrey brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the conversation around AI and the future of litigation, combining her background in STEM with legal experience in…