Best Craver Podcasts (2026)

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17 Owning Your Expertise: Turning Knowledge into Confidence and Impact 46:01

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You know your stuff — but do you own it? In this episode, we explore what it really means to be a subject matter expert — not by title, but by trust. We break down how younger professionals can grow beyond just “knowing” things and start applying their knowledge with confidence, clarity, and credibility. Turn self-doubt into self-trust and start sh…

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Between Peaks 03: Women's Voices, Power and Value in the Workforce 35:26

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In this episode, we dive into the hidden gender biases shaping modern workplaces — from why men’s voices are automatically valued to why women often feel they must “earn” the right to speak. Through real stories from corporate and academic settings, we unpack the emotional labor, credibility gaps, and career costs women face when stepping into lead…

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16 Invisible Habits that Build Visible Careers Part 2 49:09

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Career success isn’t just shaped by big wins or bold moves—it’s often built on the small, consistent habits that colleagues and leaders quietly notice over time. In Part 2 of this episode, we explore the “invisible” daily practices that signal reliability, professionalism, and leadership potential long before a job title does. From the ability to r…

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15 Invisible Habits that Build Visible Careers Part 1 39:12

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Career success isn’t just shaped by big wins or bold moves—it’s often built on the small, consistent habits that colleagues and leaders quietly notice over time. In this episode, we explore the “invisible” daily practices that signal reliability, professionalism, and leadership potential long before a job title does. From showing up prepared, to re…

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Switchbacks: From Single Mom to Signing Director: How Jen Craver Became an EA and Built a Big-Firm Career 39:25

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In this first episode of our Switchbacks series, Elise sits down with her best friend and colleague, Jen Craver, to trace a career path that was anything but linear. Jen shares how she became a mom before finishing college, returned to school as a single parent, and ultimately built a thriving tax career that led to an Enrolled Agent credential and…

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Jeopardy-Style Career Lessons 01: Passion, Bad Bosses, and Big Leaps 1:00:22

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Feeling stuck, curious, or ready to pivot? In this Jeopardy-style episode of the Aleutian Atlas Podcast, Annie and Michelle play with categories like Workplace Survival Skills, Bad Manager Habits, Allies & Advocates, Mentor Moments, and Take the Leap—using real stories to map the messy, non-linear terrain of modern careers. If you’re plotting a piv…

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14 The Resilience Reset: Turning Setbacks into Skills: The Value of Lessons Learned From Failure 47:23

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Every career has its bumps—missed promotions, failed projects, or tough feedback that stings. But what if those setbacks are actually the building blocks of your professional growth? In this episode, we reframe failure not as an ending, but as feedback (and a step on the path to success!). We’ll explore how challenges develop resilience, adaptabili…

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Between Peaks 02: Childcare is Infrastructure 51:01

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Childcare is one of the biggest challenges for working parents — especially for professionals navigating demanding careers while raising young kids. In this episode, Elise and Michelle, two moms also working professionally, share their candid experiences exploring childcare options in both major U.S. cities and suburban areas. We dive into the real…

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13 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 6 of 6, Storytelling as Strategy 37:24

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Facts inform, but stories inspire action. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how storytelling can be one of the most powerful tools for emerging leaders. From enhancing collaboration to creating buy-in for new initiatives, stories help ideas travel, stick, and motivate others to act. We’ll share practical ways youn…

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12 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 5 of 6, Uncovering and Developing Others' Strengths 41:14

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Great leaders don’t just maximize their own talents—they uncover and develop the strengths of others. In this fifth episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore the shift from “fixing weaknesses” to building on what people do best. You’ll learn why a strengths-based approach leads to greater engagement, faster growth, and stronger t…

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11 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 4 of 6, Giving and Receiving Feedback 41:59

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Feedback is one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—leadership tools. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how to give feedback with clarity and empathy, and how to receive it with openness and resilience. Whether you’re navigating your first peer-to-peer conversation, learning to accept critique from senior lea…

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Between Peaks 01: Strategies for Professional Women Starting a Family 41:09

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How do you balance the desire to grow a career with the decision to start a family? In this debut episode of Between Peaks, we dive into the real stories of women who’ve navigated this question in different ways. You’ll hear real stories from and about women who: Chose to start a family first, and then pursued their careers. Built career experience…

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10 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 3 of 6, Influence Without Authority 33:56

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Leadership isn’t about titles, org charts, or who signs the paychecks—it’s about impact. In this episode of Unspoken Leadership Skills, we explore how to guide, inspire, and create change even when you don’t hold formal authority. From building credibility to strengthening relationships, from telling the right story to practicing reciprocity, we’ll…

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9 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 2 of 6, The Power of Presence (Before the Title) 32:33

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You don’t need a title to lead. In Part 2 of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how presence — the way you communicate, carry yourself, and earn trust — shapes your influence long before you step into a formal leadership role. We break down what presence really means (beyond confidence or charisma), why it matters in your 20s and ear…

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8 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 1 of 6, Navigating Ambiguity: Turning the Unknown into Leading Innovation 34:57

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Many professionals in their 20s and 30s are entering roles where expectations aren’t clearly spelled out, projects lack neat roadmaps, and decisions must be made with incomplete information. Ever been handed a project and felt pressure to “just figure it out”? Welcome to ambiguity—the crucible where modern leaders are forged. In this episode, we br…

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Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals - Salt Lake City, October 25, 2025 17:23

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Ready to go beyond transactional networking and design a career path that's authentically yours? On October 25, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Career Workshop: Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals at the Daybreak Community Center (South Jordan, UT) is crafted just for professionals like you. What you’ll gain: +Discover your core skills a…

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7 Growth Without Burnout: How to Grow Your Skills Without Draining Your Energy 37:20

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re sprinting on the career treadmill — constantly pushing to level up while running on empty — this episode is for you. Hustle culture can feel motivating in the short term, but when the pace isn’t sustainable, burnout is inevitable. Elise, Annie, and Michelle get real about what it takes to thrive in your career and li…

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Susan Brandt discusses Friendships and Books 32:12

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Send us a text Susan Brandt is an influencer around the world with her free books.In the process she has made many friends. It all started with the belief that the world would be a much better place if everyone could read. To learn more go to freebooks-4u.com Please take the opportunity to give us your thoughts about this podcast. Support the show…

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Robert Lilly discusses his life in prison and founding Da'Cipher 360 45:10

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Send us a text Robert has an amazing story. At one point Robert had spent almost half of his life in prison. The hand he was dealt had the odds stack against him. Robert will be the first to admit that he dealt some of those hands. Most people don’t recover from this and even fewer flourish. Robert is flourishing and I believe he’s only in the earl…

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Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D) District 120 says democracy is on the line with redistricting in Texas 27:49

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Send us a text Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Texas (D) from District 120 is in Chicago with other democratic representatives from Texas. Rep. Hawkins said that the redrawing of lines is racist, a threat to democracy and it amounts to cheating. Hawkins in this interview lays out the argument that this is not a Republican, Democrat or Independent issue…

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6 Skills, Not Titles: Building a Career That Fits You 48:59

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The Aleutian Atlas ladies debunk the idea that job titles and promotions are the only measures of success. In this episode, Annie, Michelle and Elise share personal stories about stepping off prescribed career tracks, discovering transferable skills, and finding more fulfilling paths. Listeners will get practical advice on how to identify skills wo…

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Jim Clark discusses the Christian Service Center and it's impact 35:17

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Send us a text The Christian Service Center in Abilene, Texas is a Christ-centered ministry that has been serving the needy in Abilene since 1965 Christian Service Center - Abilene. Located at 3185 N 10th Street, this non-profit organization operates with the mission of showing the kindness of Jesus to those in need while working with community par…

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5 Chaos to Clarity - The Productivity Upgrade: Project Management 42:49

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Project Management Tools You Can Implement Today Individually or As a Group. Stay Organized and Work Smarter Episode Links The Design Squiggle Forbes: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project Management Forbes: What is Agile Project Management? The Ultimate GuideBy Aleutian Atlas

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4 Think Fast, Speak Smart: Sharpening Your Verbal Communication Edge 25:43

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In professional environments, your ability to think on your feet and articulate ideas clearly can make or break opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the practical side of developing sharp verbal communication skills—especially when you're put on the spot. Whether you're navigating unexpected questions in meetings, pitching ideas to leadersh…

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3 Skills & Professional Networking through Volunteer Work 27:10

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How To Intentionally Identify Opportunities for Specific Skills and Relationship Building When most people set out to build a professional network, they imagine awkward mixers, stiff small talk, and collecting LinkedIn contacts that end up forgotten by the time a month passes. But here’s the truth: some of the best connections you’ll ever make don’…

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2 Remote Work 37:16

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Annie, Elise and Michelle discuss both leading and participating professionally on a remote team. The ability to lead a team into a sense of unification and shared goals might seem elusive, or appear to be a set of personality traits someone is innately born with. But that type of leadership is skill based and can be learned. Even if you aren’t a f…

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1 This is Us 36:26

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Introduction to Aleutian Atlas's podcasters - Annie, Elise and Michelle as well as the mission of Aleutian Atlas.By Aleutian Atlas

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TSTC Offers Money-Back Guarantee, Night Classes to Address Workforce Needs 40:45

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Send us a text On Thursday May 22nd I met with Brandon Scott Thomas, senior development officer at TSTC and Kevin Staton, electrical powers control instructor for a podcast to discuss their money-back guarantee and other updates at TSTC. According to Thomas starting this fall, TSTC will offer a money-back guarantee across all programs. "If you have…

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Ep. 17: Density-Based Shipping: A Guide to the 2025 NMFC Changes with ODFL's Seth Bauer & the NMFTA's Keith Peterson 20:40

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With the upcoming National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system changes — Docket 2025-1 — poised to boost carrier efficiency and potentially lower shipping costs, this discussion examines past classification challenges and outlines the future benefits, along with crucial preparation resources for shippers. Host Samantha Jones of SJ Consulting…

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Kyle McAlister makes his case for being elected to Place 5 on the City Council 34:41

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Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the showBy Floyd Miller

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Tammy Fogle makes her case for being elected to Place 6 on the City Council 27:46

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Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the show

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Miguel Espinoza makes his case for being elected to Place 5 on the City Council. 27:40

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Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the showBy Floyd Miller

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Travis Craver makes his case for being elected to Place 6 on the City Council 22:02

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Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune ot It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all of the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the show

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Cynthia Alvidrez makes her case for being elected to Place 5 on the City Council 23:05

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Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune ot It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all of the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Exercise your right to vote. Support the showBy Floyd Miller

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Ep. 16: Boosting Supply Chain Efficiency Through Must Arrive By Dates with Greg Plemmons & Chris Kelley of OD 27:03

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Must Arrive By Date (MABD) shipping has become a cornerstone for retailers and supply chains alike. Born out of the need for efficiency and precision, MABD's mandate that freight must be delivered within highly specific date and time windows. There are strict penalties for non-compliance, presenting challenges for shippers. Understanding and naviga…

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Meals on Wheels needs your help a conversation with Betty Bradley 32:43

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Send us a text Betty Bradley has been the Executive Director for Meals on Wheels since July 1st, 1975. As Meals on Wheels prepare to celebrate their 50th Anniversary they are facing some financial challenges. Betty and her Board of Directors have been good stewards for many years. However the budget cuts that are going into effect could take away 1…

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Celebrate Recovery What a Celebration! 27:45

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Send us a text Karen Lindsey tells her story of overcoming sexual abuse and the power of forgiveness. Support the showBy Floyd Miller

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Getting grants for your non-profit: A conversation with Christine Curtis-Carr 31:35

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Send us a text Support the showBy Floyd Miller

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Texas' 1st Safe Haven Baby Box is In Abilene 38:48

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Send us a text Crystal King and Karen Light two individuals involved in the West Texas Right To Life organization discusses how and why Abilene, Texas was the first city in Texas to get the Safe Haven Baby Box. We have also reprinted an article written By Kim Schwartz with Texas Right to Life by Abilene became the first city in Texas to put up a Sa…

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Stephanie' talks about the night she fought for her life on the way to success 32:30

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Send us a text Stephanie Ellison Author, Host, Podcast, Speaker Stephanie talks about the night her mother attempted to kill her. The following day Stephanie made the decision to leave her mother. The road had many curves and sometimes it was bumpy. However today she is living her best life and helping many individuals. As a former foster youth, sh…

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Ep. 15: The Evolving Supply Chain with Greg Plemmons of OD & Dr. Thomas Goldsby of the University of Tennessee 34:23

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The domestic supply chain has changed in ways few could predict. It has rebuilt itself in new, dynamic ways, with a stronger version of Just-in-Time shipping emerging. It is called "Just-in-Time 2.0." This new model keeps the best parts of the old system while focusing on shorter, resilient lines of transport with greater redundancy. Host Jonathan …

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Bubba Ephriam: Black Texas Basketball Trailblazer 47:26

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Send us a text The untold story of a basketball pioneer who broke the color barrier in Texas basketball. Though another athlete who played in the NFL is often credited for being the first Black Texas basketball player, Bubba Ephriam broke the color barrier in his sport in March 1957. He led the Pecos High School Eagles to their first outright distr…

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Our Six Balloons Part 2" The Neuroscience of Forgiving" with Ben Gray PhD 43:04

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Send us a text No matter how hard we try to forgive, we may find ourselves struggling between two powerful and unrelenting forces - forgiving and unforgiving. Ever wonder what happens in our brain when we struggle to forgive--our selves or others? The story of Six Balloons is designed to help us gain an understaanding between these two strong dynam…

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Our Six Balloons " The Neuroscience of Forgiving" with Ben Gray PhD 50:36

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Send us a text No matter how hard we try to forgive, we may find ourselves struggling between two powerful and unrelenting forces - forgiving and unforgiving. Ever wonder what happens in our brain when we struggle to forgive--our selves or others? The story of Six Balloons is designed to help us gain an understaanding between these two strong dynam…

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Ep. 14: Accurate Dimensions Affect the Bottom Line with Todd Polen of OD & Glenn Zalusky of Rice Lake Weighing Systems 21:32

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Every inch counts when it comes to shipping, and accurate dimensioning can tip the scales in your favor. When weighing options, precise pallet dimensioning can make shipping faster and more efficient while reducing surprises on the final bill. Host Jonathan Betz is joined by Todd Polen, Vice President of Pricing Systems at Old Dominion, and Glenn Z…

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An interview with end of life doula Marie David 28:53

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Send us a text About Marie I have held many roles as guardian, nurturer, end-of-life doula, sole-provider and mother to my now grown children. As an artist, I have found solace in clay, while my humble studio patiently hosted the sacred space for the dreams and visions of my soul to emerge. I became degreed in fine art decades ago. Being an artist,…

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A conversation with Noreen White about Leadership Abilene 24:28

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Send us a text What Is It? Leadership Abilene, a program of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, began in 1979 and strives to expose participants to the many services, resources, organizations and businesses that make Abilene unique. Each month (of the nine-month program) the group will attend presentations, tour facilities and interact with representa…

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Ep. 13: Packaging Sciences: Exploring the Future with Clemson Univ.'s Dr. Greg Batt & Geoff Stephany of OD 27:38

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Whether you are shipping across the country or around the world, the right packaging makes all the difference. As the emphasis on sustainability intensifies, the industry is rapidly evolving, with data playing a vital role. But cost and fragility of freight are factors that need to be considered. Host Jonathan Betz is joined by Dr. Greg Batt, an As…

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Cinco De Mayo parade and festival May 3rd 15:11

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Send us a text Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated in grand style in downtown Abilene. Participants in the parade will line up at 5:30 pm and the parade starts at 6:00 pm. Therwe will be several bands on hand Ballett Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz, , La Nsistencia Nortena,Alma de Nuestras Raices . Food Trucks will be on site along with other business owne…

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Kneikha Jernigan-Shanahan uses art to help her through difficult times 24:13

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Send us a text Kneikha Jernigan-Shanahan uses prayer, meditation and art to help her through some of the most difficult times in her life. In a presemtaion at the 1117 Studios and Gallery on February 23, 2024 Ms. Shanahan also known as Lady K explained how covid, divorce and depression led her to art. In this podcast we expand the conversation that…