Best Darrell Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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From Corporate to Concrete: Jeremy Smith’s Journey into Real Estate & Lifestyle 50:10

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In this episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, hosts Reginald and Ebony Clark sit down with entrepreneur Jeremy Smith, the dynamic founder of JCGroup Real Estate and FThemFolks Clothing. Jeremy shares his inspiring story of leaving corporate America to pursue entrepreneurship, building a thriving real estate company specializing in new construc…

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David Hayward - The Naked Pastor, Revealed 51:28

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David Hayward - The Naked Pastor, Revealed Divorced: Christianity My guest today is known by many of you for his powerful cartoons and paintings related to deconstruction from Christianity. I’m speaking with my fellow Canadian, David Hayward, who is an ex-pastor turned full-time artist. David is also known as The Naked Pastor. He's been blogging ab…

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351: Chris Hansen - The Catch a Predator Legend 1:09:02

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SPONSORS: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is Chris Hansen! You know him from To Ca…

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Pamela Jones - Escaping a Deadly Polygamous Cult 1:16:15

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Pamela Jones - Escaping a Deadly Polygamous Cult DIVORCED: FLDS Cults TW: Brief mention of CSA and child abuse in this episode In 1965, PAMELA JONES was born in Los Molinos, Mexico, into a polygamous Mormon cult known as The Church of the Firstborn of the Fullness of Time. As the eldest daughter of 13 children, she left school at age 11 to care for…

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Kids & Cash: What Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids About Money 49:47

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As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is financial confidence. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ebony and Reginald share practical ways to raise kids who are money-smart and ready for the future. We’ll cover: How to encourage your child’s entrepreneurial spirit and support their first business Setting kids up financi…

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350: Darrell Hammond - Uncovering Cray 1:08:55

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian, Darrell Hammond! Check out Darrell’s one man show Cray, now on Audible. Darrell joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his long battle with addiction and the wild journey of discovering the reason behind it all! Darrell shares one of the most powerful stories I’ve ever heard about one therapist who was able to unl…

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Tara Jean Stevens - Heaven Bent 1:00:45

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Tara Jean Stevens - Heaven Bent Divorced: Pentecostalism CW: Sexuality discussed Today I’m speaking with fellow Canadian Tara Jean (TJ) Stevens, the host and creator of Heaven Bent, a podcast docuseries with a special focus on Pentecostal and Charismatic movements. In addition to her successful podcast, TJ has also been a morning show favourite on …

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349: Kym Whitley - Surprise Motherhood 59:27

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SPONSORS: PrizePicks -Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HONEYDEW and use code HONEYDEW and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! My HoneyDew this week is actress Kym Whitley! Check Kym out in the film Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix, Killing Mary Sue on Prime, and her own podcast Two Funny Mamas cohosted with Sherri Shepherd. Kym…

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Karrah Youngblood - Exposing A Predator: Wildfire 52:53

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Karrah Youngblood - Exposing A Predator: Wildfire TW: Violence and sexual assault Karrah Youngblood is a professional artist, single mom, and unexpected memoirist from Oklahoma. She never planned to be an activist, but standing up to the man who hurt her — and so many others — turned into a fight she couldn’t walk away from. Karrah is now telling h…

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Season 2 Episode 4: S.O. What! Turning Setbacks Into Setup for Success with Summer Owens 53:15

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What if the very setbacks you thought would break you were actually the setup for your greatest success? 💡 In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Summer Owens — author, speaker, and creator of the S.O. What! mentality — to talk about overcoming obstacles, shifting perspectives, and building a life you’re proud of, no matter what challenges…

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348: Paul Rodriguez Jr. - 20 Years of P-Rod's Nike SB Legacy 1:04:58

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SPONSORS: Quince -Keep it classic and cool — with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is legendary professional skateboarder Paul Rodriguez Jr! Paul joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his skateboarding career! We talk about what it was like for Paul growing up with a famous dad before sk…

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Season 2 Episode 3: Smart Money Moves the Masses Don’t Talk About 49:34

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In this episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, Reginald and Ebony unpack advanced wealth-building strategies most people never hear about. From understanding what it really means to work with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), to leveraging collateralized assets, tax planning through depreciation and the Qualified Business Income Deduction,…

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Pamela Nickel Williams - Scientology: When Lies Are True 1:11:43

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Pamela Nickel Williams - Scientology: When Lies Are True DIVORCED: Scientology TW: Incest Pamela Nickel Williams was born into Scientology. Her parents were early Scientologists who worked closely with L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology’s founder, at the first Church of Scientology in the late 1950s. Pamela and her parents were practicing members of the c…

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347: Gene Simmons - God of Thunder 1:18:25

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SPONSORS: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is music legend Gene Simmons! Gene sits …

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Season 2 Episode 2: Daring to Dream Bigger: The Rise of CEO & Visionary Darrell Thomas 49:30

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In this inspiring episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, hosts Reginald and Ebony Clark sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur and venture capitalist Darrell Thomas, CEO of Thomas Consultant Inc. From humble beginnings to building a multimillion-dollar enterprise, Darrell opens up about his journey to the top — the bold risks he took, the mindse…

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346: Jiaoying Summers - 1 Child Policy 1:06:06

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jiaoying Summers! See Jiaoying on tour and check out her Tiger Mom Podcast. Jiaoying Highlights the Lowlights of growing up in China before coming to America on her own! We talk about the complexities of being born during China’s one child policy, and how Jiaoying's family was able to conceal her birth. Jiaoying ta…

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Season 2 Episode 1: What’s Hot Right Now: Top Trends in Money, Markets & Business 50:14

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Season 2 of the Elevate Podcast – From Burnout to Bliss kicks off with a powerful look at the biggest financial, economic, and business headlines making waves right now. Hosts Reginald and Ebony Clark break down the buzz in a way that’s insightful, practical, and easy to digest. In this episode: 🚀 We explore the much-anticipated Figma IPO and what …

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345: Marc Maron - Partying with Sam Kinison 1:13:45

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Marc Maron! Check out his latest special Panicked on HBO now. Marc joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his early years living in L.A. and dealing with addiction! We talk about Marc’s time working as head doorman at the Comedy Store, how it influenced his spiral with substances, and the crazy situations…

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The countdown to failure to prevent fraud is on (Part 3): Looking ahead: further developments for corporate criminal liability 15:15

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From 1 September 2025, the new failure to prevent fraud offence will come into effect under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). Statutory guidance from the Home Office sets out the framework that large organisations should implement by September 2025, to ensure they have in place reasonable fraud prevention procedures. I…

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344: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano - Mafia Hitman 1:13:55

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My HoneyDew this week is American former mobster, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano! Sammy joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of rising to the position of underboss in the Gambino crime family of New York City before ultimately becoming a government witness. Sammy talks about becoming a made-man and shares one of the best mafia love stories you’l…

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The countdown to failure to prevent fraud is on (Part 2): What is failure to prevent fraud? 19:29

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From 1 September 2025, the new failure to prevent fraud offence will come into effect under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). Statutory guidance from the Home Office sets out the framework that large organisations should implement by September 2025, to ensure they have in place reasonable fraud prevention procedures. I…

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Allie Monday - Erotic Photographer & Worshiper of Women 57:07

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Allie Monday - Erotic Photographer & Worshiper of Women DIVORCED: Fundamentalism TW: Eating disorder mentioned briefly My guest today was one of our sponsors for Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture 2025. Allie Monday is an erotic photographer and the creator of Ladygroove, a body-led portrait experience rooted in healing, sensuality, and…

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343: Joe Mantegna: Acting Meets Autism Advocacy 56:49

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Sponsor: BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month My HoneyDew this week is actor Joe Mantegna! You’ve seen Joe in Criminal Minds, and you can check out the book The Long Branch by his assistant Dan Ramm. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of battlin…

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The countdown to failure to prevent fraud is on (Part 1): A recap on corporate criminal liability 15:50

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From 1 September 2025, the new failure to prevent fraud offence will come into effect under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). Statutory guidance from the Home Office sets out the framework that large organisations should implement by September 2025, to ensure they have in place reasonable fraud prevention procedures. I…

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Cynane Shay - Tinfoil Hats and Lizard People PART TWO 1:07:32

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Cynane Shay - Tinfoil Hats and Lizard People PART TWO DIVORCED: Christianity TW: Antisemitism, violence, and satanism are all mentioned in this episode. Today, nuclear engineer and writer Cynane Shay joins me for Part 2 of our conversation, "Tinfoil Hats and Lizard People." Our discussion today is based on research Cynane has conducted over the pas…

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342: Ali Siddiq's 9-Pack of Parenthood 1:12:56

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SPONSORS: SimpliSafe Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free! My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ali Siddiq! Check out Ali’s latest special Rugged, out now on YouTube. Ali joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through fatherhood. He shares …

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Cynane Shay - Tinfoil Hats & Lizard People PART ONE 1:02:34

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Cynane Shay - Tinfoil Hats & Lizard People PART ONE DIVORCED: Christianity Cynane Shay is a nuclear engineer living in South Carolina. Her childhood in White Christian Nationalism normalized conspiracy theories like Obama Birtherism and the Biblical apocalypse; but 2020, with COVID and Qanon, finally made her realize something was deeply wrong. Now…

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341: Ari Matti and the Estonian Experience 1:07:57

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SPONSOR: Quince -Stick to the staples that last—with elevated essentials from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/HONEYDEW My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ari Matti! Ari joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in Estonia after its newly gained independence in 1991. We dive into his unconventional upbringing with a stepfather who had th…

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Alyona Smoky - A Beautiful Liberation 1:03:12

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Alyona Smoky - A Beautiful Liberation CW: War in Ukraine Alyona Smoky was born and raised in Ukraine, where her mother joined a high-control, conservative evangelical church when Alyona was young. As a result of family stressors, Alyona shouldered much of the emotional burden in her family as a child, and she grew up very quickly in a chaotic and e…

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340: Steph Tolev Pleads the Filth 59:30

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SPONSORS: True Classic -Upgrade your wardrobe and save on trueclassic at https://www.TrueClassic.com/HONEYDEW! #trueclassicpod My HoneyDew this week is comedian Steph Tolev! Check out Steph’s new comedy special Filth Queen, out on Netflix now! Steph joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of navigating hate in day to day life, and toxic relat…

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Michelle Moffitt - From Abuse to Freedom 52:43

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Michelle Moffitt - From Abuse to Freedom CW: Sexual Assault Michelle Moffitt Rogers is a licensed therapist, Enneagram expert, and author. In this episode, Michelle shares her story and explores the psychological impact of spiritual abuse, the complexities of leaving both faith and a toxic marriage to a pastor, and what healing looks like on the ot…

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When tax advice goes wrong: professional negligence in tax disputes 18:18

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In this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by colleagues Helen Kerr and Tom Wild from RPC's Professional Liability team to explore how professional negligence claims can arise during the lifecycle of a tax dispute. Together, they consider where advisers, particularly lawyers and accountants, face exposure to n…

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339: Ester Steinberg: Bagels, Ballots, and The Tampa Toss 1:01:05

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ester Steinberg! Check out Ester’s latest special, Schmear Campaign, out now on Apple and Amazon. Ester joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of her wild upbringing with her part-lawyer, part-comedian father. From a bagel boudoir, to helping little people get tossed in Tampa, we explore all the unbelievable…

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Steve Ghikadis - Humanism from the Heart 53:09

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Steve Ghikadis - Humanism from the Heart Steve Ghikadis is a Humanist Officiant who conducts secular marriages, memorials, and many more meaningful life-affirming celebrations. Raised as a freethinker, Steve has been married to a Christian for over a decade. He and his wife, Cindy, believe in the importance of bridging the gap between believers and…

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338: Shapel Lacey's Survival Guide to Grandma Guilt 57:32

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shapel Lacey! Check out Shapel’s latest special, Three Dads, Two Moms, now on his YouTube. Shapel joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of grief, guilt, and the complicated nature of family after losing a loved one. Opening up about his grandma’s recent passing, Shapel and I dive into what it’s like to navigate emoti…

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Forest Benedict, LMFT - Porn Is Not the Problem 56:17

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Forest Benedict, LMFT - Porn Is Not the Problem Divorced: Evangelical Christianity CW: Frank discussion of porn, sex, and self-pleasure Forest Benedict is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Washington states who specializes in religious trauma and sexual shame. Forest began his career as a Christian who was passionate about …

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337: Trae Crowder and His Pillbilly Background 58:00

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Trae Crowder! Check out Trae’s special Trash Daddy, out on YouTube today. Trae joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in rural Celina, Tennessee during the opioid epidemic—and how it affected his upbringing and influences his parenting today. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino o…

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Pavna K. Sodhi, EdD - Exploring the Intersections of Punjabi-Sikh Cultural/Religious Identity - Part 1 58:22

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Pavna K. Sodhi, EdD - Exploring the Intersections of Punjabi-Sikh Cultural/Religious Identity - Part 1 As a humanist and mental health clinician, I'm interested in learning about other cultures and belief systems. To that end, Dr. Pavna K. Sodhi graciously agreed to join me on the Divorcing Religion Podcast to share her knowledge about Punjabi-Sikh…

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336: Aaron Weber and the 48 First Cousins 58:45

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Aaron Weber! Check out Aaron’s comedy special Signature Dish on his YouTube, and you can catch him on The Nateland Podcast! Aaron joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of recently becoming a father, complications he and his wife experienced with the baby post-birth, and having to spend almost a month in the…

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Unquestionable Calvin - From Religion to Conspiracies to Reality 54:36

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Unquestionable Calvin - From Religion to Conspiracies to Reality DIVORCED: Christianity and Conspiracies My guest today is Calvin Smith, whom you may recognize from his YouTube channel Unquestionable Calvin. Calvin was exposed to both Christianity and supernatural ideas from an early age. Eventually he rejected Christianity but firmly believed mult…

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Episode 15 – Where the Dollars At?: Exploring New Up-and-Coming Opportunities 49:52

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New opportunities are coming to market daily! If you're thinking about making a move, this episode is your launchpad. Reginald and Ebony dive into today’s most exciting and emerging opportunities—whether you’re looking to pivot professionally, start a side hustle, or make smart investments for your future. 🚀 In this episode, you’ll discover: 🔍 Fast…

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335: Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father 1:10:10

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Gary Owen! Check out Gary’s new special No “S” on MintComedy.com. Gary joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his stepfather who loved to fight, his biological father who loved to hang glide, and the wild family dynamic that shaped his upbringing. He shares a story about a memorable brawl at the Pipe Fitters Picnic…

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Episode 14: “Should You Start a Side Hustle? Let’s Talk Strategy, Sanity & Stacking Coins” 50:01

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In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Reginald and Ebony Clark tackle one of the most common questions among working professionals today: Should I start a side hustle? Whether you're craving extra income, more purpose, or an exit strategy from your 9-to-5, this episode will help you decide if a side hustle is right for you—and how to launch it wi…

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Tessi Muskrat, M.A. - Free To Explore: Sexuality After Purity Culture 55:07

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Tessi Muskrat, M.A. - Free To Explore: Sexuality After Purity Culture Divorced: Evangelical Purity Culture A native woman of Cherokee and Irish descent, Tessi Ynada Muskrat holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a doctoral student researcher at the University of Missouri. Co-founder of the international Purity Culture Research Coll…

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334: Joe Dombrowski is the Kindergarten's Comedian 55:18

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Joe Dombrowski! Be sure to check out his past special Don’t Eat the Crayons and his more recent show tapings, both available on his YouTube channel. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his transition from kindergarten teacher to stand-up comedian. He shares his journey of discovering a love and pas…

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Patti & Nancy, Apostate Sisters - Life After a Doomsday Cult 1:30:46

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Patti & Nancy, Apostate Sisters - Life After a Doomsday Cult DIVORCED: Worldwide Church of God CW: Mature themes Today I’m excited to interview Patti and Nancy, who recently interviewed me on their popular APOSTATE SISTERS YouTube channel! Patti and Nancy are sisters deconstructing their upbringing in the Worldwide Church of God Christian doomsday …

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Mental Health Awareness Week: breaking down mental barriers in the mind with Jo Maughan 17:50

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In this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode of Taxing Matters, host Alexis Armitage welcomes Jo Maughan, career coach and former tax director, to discuss how professionals can manage their critical inner voice and break down mental barriers in their mind. With many years of experience working in tax at BP and PwC, Jo understands the high-a…

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Episode 13 – Building Dreams: The Journey of DuJuan & Tammy Taylor 49:48

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In this powerful episode of Elevate: From Burnout to Bliss, hosts Reginald and Ebony Clark sit down with real estate power couple DuJuan and Tammy Taylor to talk about what it really takes to build a legacy—brick by brick. DuJuan, founder of TayCo Construction, specializes in new residential builds, while Tammy serves clients as a trusted realtor w…

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333: Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father 57:24

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane’s newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn's disease. We dive into Shane’s upbringing, including a character of a father …

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Quantas Ginn, MBA, MS, LMFT-S, CST - Sex Therapy for Purity Culture Survivors 53:49

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Quantas Ginn, MBA, MS, LMFT-S, CST (he/him) - Sex Therapy for Purity Culture Survivors My guest today is Quantas Ginn. Quantas is a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) professor teaching courses on Human Sexuality and MFT theories. His research interests include interracial relationships, perinatal parenting, and the intersection of religion and sexu…