Best Ellen Goodwin Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons from Ms. for the Feminist Future (with Kathy Spillar, Loretta Ross, and Janell Hobson) 59:48

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This bonus episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward features a conversation between Ms. consulting editor Carmen Rios; professor, author, and activist Loretta Ross; and professor and Ms. contributor Janell Hobson, moderated by Ms. Executive Editor Katherine Spillar, about how the past informs the future—and what our history tells us about our presen…

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Why Traditional Learning Fails (And How An Innovative Approach Unlocks Personal Growth) with Patrick Boylan 55:28

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Send us a text Are you frustrated trying to learn something new, but traditional methods just aren't working? Patrick's personal growth journey started with one question: why does learning music have to be so hard? His answer is transforming music education and reveals a breakthrough approach to self-improvement that applies far beyond music. Disco…

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Navigating People Pleasing with Shawn Bradbury 50:42

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Send us a text Have you ever fallen into the trap of using all of your energy to please other people while putting your own needs aside? I think we've all been guilty of that from time-to-time. This is a key topic of what Shawn and I discuss in this episode. Who should watch/listen: Anyone seeking authenticity, personal growth, and those interested…

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From Death's Door to Life's Purpose with Bill Goodwin 50:17

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Send us a text Have you ever died and lived to tell the tale? My guest, Bill Goodwin, has. And what he did next is spectacular. He took that experience and turned it into a deeper life of service for others. Who should watch/listen: Anyone seeking inspiration from transformative life experiences. Your transformation: You will be inspired by Bill's …

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From Passion to Profession: A Broadcasting Journey with Ellen Ellard 45:37

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Send us a text Sports commentating / broadcasting (particularly ⚽️) used to be a job exclusively for men. Thankfully, that is changing. I had the chance to chat about this with Ellen Ellard who thus far has the Women's Champions League Final, Olympic summer games, and the London Marathon on her broadcasting CV. Who should watch/listen: Anyone inter…

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Free Joan Little: Inside the New Documentary Exploring Little's Historic Case—and the Movement it Inspired (with Yoruba Richen) 26:16

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This bonus episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward features Ms. consulting editor Carmen Rios in conversation with Peabody award-winning documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen, whose latest documentary short, FREE JOAN LITTLE, tells the incredible story of the first U.S. woman ever acquitted for using deadly force to resist sexual assault—and the coal…

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From Grief to Growth: The Happy Place Journey 51:32

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Send us a text Grief is a very difficult life event to navigate. And sometimes the end of life is not the end of the journey and story. This is exactly what songwriter, Saint PHNX lead singer, and philanthropist Stevie Jukes and I discuss in this episode. We discuss the impact of music on mental health, the journey of creating the Happy Place Works…

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Emotional Resolution, Not Regulation with Cedric Bertelli 47:27

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Send us a text Most of us have heard about the importance of regulating our emotions. What about resolving the emotions that no longer serve you? As in completely removing them from the equation. This is the important topic that Cedric Bertelli and I discuss in this episode. Cedric is the founder of the Emotional Health Institute and co-developer o…

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Navigating Menopause with Dr. Kate Hawkins 45:49

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Send us a text How much do you truly know about menopause? Where can you go to seek help and support in this crucial space? This is exactly what Dr. Kate Hawkins and I discuss in this episode. Dr Kate’s interest in menopause care grew directly from her work in chiropractic, where over time many of my patients began voicing questions and concerns ab…

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From Struggle to Success with Bennett Maxwell 41:59

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Send us a text How do you define success? What costs are you willing to pay for your definition of success? This is what Bennett Maxwell and I discuss on this episode. Bennett has been involved in sales for most of his life, progressing from door-to-door, to solar, to cookies, and now spends a lot of his time selling and supporting franchises and f…

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Scaling without Sacrifice with Courtney Intersimone 1:00:16

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Send us a text How clear are you on how much growth are you planning for? And how do you plan to look after yourself during this period of growth? This is the foundational topic of my chat with Courtney Intersimone. Courtney helps professionals scale in their career, income and life with a sense of purpose and with ample energy and presence to thor…

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Leading and Innovation with Cherie Bowker 42:16

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Send us a text How much innovation do you incorporate into your leadership? How much do you expect your leader to innovate as they grow? That's the theme for this episode where I’m joined by educator and the Dean of the School of Applied Digital Technology at Southern Alberta Institution for Technology, who discusses leadership in education, and wh…

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The Art of Perseverance with Steve Peace 47:05

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Send us a text Who should watch/listen: Aspiring entrepreneurs, tattoo artists, and individuals interested in the creative arts industry. Transformation: You will gain insights into the power of perseverance and adaptability in business, learning from Steve's experiences about the importance of community, innovation, and dedication to one's craft. …

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Find Your Advantage with Tracey Nyholt 40:08

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Empowering Women in Leadership with Dr. Rhonda Parmer 50:55

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Send us a text Who should watch/listen: Women and aspiring leaders who are navigating professional environments, particularly those who may feel overwhelmed or isolated in their roles. Transformation: You will gain insights into the EASE framework, which offers practical steps for self-reflection, alignment, simplification, and empowerment. Stakes:…

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How to Get Over a Breakup with Dr. Etel Leit 46:48

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by author, researcher, speaker, and human communication expert, Dr. Etel Leit, who discusses why breakups shake us to our core and how to thrive forward. Dr. Etel is a prominent figure in psychology, education, and entrepreneurship and is the founder of SignShine™, a family center based in Beverly Hills. H…

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Women and Influence with Megan Gill 47:33

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by certified executive coach, professional speaker, strategic advocate, and the founder of Repowered Leadership, Megan Gill, who discusses her thoughts and experiences on the power of influence for women in the workplace. Megan has worked for almost two decades in the energy industry, providing her with an…

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Game On: A Woman’s Path into Sports with Jessica Beers 41:10

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by my friend, Executive Director of Kissimmee Sports Commission, Jessica (Jess) Beers, who discusses her career journey in the world of sports. In her role, Jess has oversight of the administration and management of the Kissimmee Sports Commission, which includes pursuing new strategic partnerships on beha…

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The Trouble with Eating Disorders with Lisa Poole 39:55

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by specialist dietitian, Lisa Poole, who discusses her experiences with helping clients understand and navigate the difficult world of eating disorders. Lisa holds BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and has a diverse NHS background across surgical, paediatric, menopause, and mental health settings. Lisa curren…

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The Feminist Fight For The Equal Rights Amendment Is Far From Over—and More Urgent Than Ever 1:24:13

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The Equal Rights Amendment was sent to the states for ratification the same year Ms. made its newsstand debut. It took nearly 50 years to bring the ERA to a successful vote in the Senate and House; and today, more than 50 years since, the fight to enshrine it in the Constitution goes on. The ERA would expand and protect many of the gains feminists …

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Men, Save Yourself From Drowning with Avy Schondorf 47:46

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by entrepreneur, founder and podcast host Avy Schondorf, who discusses her journey that inspired her to help drowning men. Yes, Avy is a lifeguard, but that's not the type of saving we discuss! A lot of the drowning experience comes from Avy’s belief that if you have a big ego, it is difficult to ask for h…

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Empathy is Your Superpower with Susan Allan 46:27

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by life and relationship coach, Susan Allan, who discusses her thoughts, feelings, and experiences with empathy. Susan is one of the 2025 Vogue Daily's “Most Successful Coaches Pioneering Growth and Empowerment" and 2025 Calipost’s "10 Most Influential Life Coaches in California Transforming Lives" Since 1…

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How Feminists are Breaking the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (with Ellen Sweet, Jane Caputi, Vanessa Tyson, Victoria Nourse, and Debra Katz) 1:05:30

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Ms. made history when it put domestic violence and sexual harassment on the cover, commissioned the first national survey on campus sexual violence, and instigated a successful campaign to change the FBI’s definition of rape. But 50-plus years since Ms. hit newsstands, women are still being impacted every day by gender-based violence and harassment…

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The 10 Commandments of Truth with Meir Ezra 1:06:43

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by inventor, banker, professional speaker, coach, author, and philanthropist, Meir Ezra who explains his 10 Commandments of Truth. Meir is a spiritual entrepreneur - a unique combination of business with spirituality and he believes that if you focus on money only, your life will never be a true success, b…

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Achieving Metabolic Health with Alivia Cortez 53:21

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by entrepreneur and founder of Frame Health, Alivia Cortez, to discuss the impacts of metabolic dysfunction and how to achieve metabolic health. Frame Health an organization dedicated to empowering women before and during midlife to elevate their potential. Alivia spent most of her career as a Marketing Ex…

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Women Can't Afford to Wait for a Feminist Economic Future (with Premilla Nadasen, Rakeen Mabud and Lenore Palladino, Aisha Nyandoro, Gaylynn Burroughs, and Dolores Huerta) 1:00:49

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Women have experienced multiple economic upheavals since the founding of Ms., but one thing remains true: economic inequity is still shaping women’s lives — especially for women of color, LGBTQ women, women with disabilities, and low-income women. Ms. has long given voice to the economic disparities women face, and the nuances within our economic e…

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The Journey to Entrepreneurship with Jody Jacobson 40:17

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by founder of Integrated Hospitality Consulting, Jody Jacobson, who discusses her journey to entrepreneurship while serving the hospitality industry. Jody specializes in driving financial excellence and optimizing business performance for companies in the hospitality industry. She does this with a strong f…

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Easier Car Buying with Lloyd Hecht 34:25

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by founder of BestCarDeals.com, Lloyd Hecht. Lloyd has been in the automotive industry since 1978 and knows all too well that the industry has a bad stigma. Through his experience he saw a need for people to become more educated in this important area. Now, Lloyd teaches people how to make this a great exp…

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Inside the Feminist Fight to Reclaim Our Reproductive Freedom (with Renee Bracey Sherman, Michele Goodwin, Angie Jean-Marie and Amy Merrill, Susan Frietsche, and Gov. Maura Healey) 1:02:56

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Ms. launched with a bold declaration: Women were having abortions, and the law should allow for it. In the more than 50 years since, abortion access, abortion laws, anti-abortion violence, and abortion’s connection to larger feminist issues have remained core to the magazine. In this episode of "Looking Back, Moving Forward," host Carmen Rios trace…

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Becoming Fearless with Dr. Benjamin Ritter 48:30

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by educator, founder, author, and professional coach Dr. Benjamin Ritter, who is here to discuss his experiences, thoughts, and processes around Becoming Fearless. Ben is the founder of Live for Yourself Consulting whose sole purpose is guiding leaders to create a career they love and create organizations …

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ICF & Coaching with Robyn Holloway 38:11

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by leadership coach and current (at the time of recording) President of the International Coaching Federation Calgary Chapter, Robyn Holloway, who discusses her journey in coaching. Robyn’s career encompasses over 25 years of experience in human resources, consulting, media, law offices and healthcare. Her…

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How Feminists Have Redefined Democracy (with Celinda Lake, Aimee Allison, Angel Charley, Julie C. Suk, Cynthia Richie Terrell, and Jennifer M. Piscopo) 52:48

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What would a truly representative democracy look like — and why don’t we have one? Looking Back, Moving Forward launches with a focus on women’s growing political power and how feminists can, and must, shape the future of government, policy, and lawmaking. Our democracy is under attack, and a more representative democracy is the answer. This week, …

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Season 3 update from James and Per 2:03

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This is an update to let you know that we have reached the end of Season 3. Have a great summer, and perhaps Per will see you at Camp Digital in Manchester, England, and perhaps James will see you at Web Summer Camp in Opatija, Croatia. References: Our Backstage mailing list get a heads up about the new season: Sign up here Contribute with your tim…

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Stronger Team Work with Faris Aranki 46:47

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Send us a text Have you ever worked on or with a team? How seamless of an experience was it for you? In my experience, some teams are great, some are good, and some are kinda rubbish. Supporting teams to greater successes was the focus of my conversation with Faris Aranki who is the founder and CEO of Shiageto, Consulting, who specialize in this ar…

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Trailer: Introducing Looking Back, Moving Forward with Carmen Rios 1:19

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A new podcast from Ms. Studios, hosted by feminist superstar and Ms. consulting editor Carmen Rios, will trace the intertwined history of Ms. magazine and the feminist movement it has given voice to for over 50 years — and explore where the fight for gender equality must go next. By examining the legacy of America’s longest-running feminist magazin…

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ABC's of Success with Marnie Swedberg 50:30

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by leadership mentor, author, radio show host, and keynote speaker, Marnie Swedberg, who discusses her framework called 'The ABC’s of Success!' Marnie’s history includes fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business setbacks, a burglary, lightning strike, ambulance rides and more. She models come-back beh…

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Thoughtful Aging with Alina Wilson 49:17

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by writer, entrepreneur, employee development coach, philanthropist and advocate for women's empowerment, Alina Wilson, to discuss her experience in and passion for thoughtful aging. Alina’s life’s work is shaped by one goal: to help women discover and embrace their true beauty, both inside and out. As a s…

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Managing Stress & Burnout with Jesseca Tighe 47:44

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by executive coach, Jesseca Tighe, who is here to discuss her work in helping clients manage stress and burnout. Jesseca has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and helps healthcare leaders succeed without sacrificing their health and wellbeing. Jesseca is dedicated to…

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Collaboration vs Competition in Business with Jon Goehring 43:47

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by radio personality, business owner, and college professor, Jon Goehring, who discusses his thoughts on collaboration vs competition in business. Jon has been telling stories for a living since college and his knowledge of content creation for small businesses is unparalleled. Jon has helped several brand…

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Beautiful, Successful, and Alone with Natalia Kobylkina 46:43

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by coach, author, expert sexologist and relationship guru, Natalia Kobylkina, to discuss her philosophies on being beautiful, successful, and alone. Natalia is a world-renowned psychologist who is recognized for her extensive psychological knowledge and techniques. Natalia is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming…

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Dealing with Toxic People with Gal Ezra 54:47

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by business, mindset and relationships expert and Speaker, Gal Ezra, who discusses how to deal with toxic people. Gal always had the purpose to help and that purpose was clear – it was never to be a firefighter or an astronaut. It was always to work with his dad and do what his dad does! Having grown up wi…

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AI in Candidate Selection with Daniel Friker 52:49

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by executive business, finance, and human resource leader, Daniel Friker, who discusses his thoughts and experiences in Artificial Intelligence within the HR industry, and in particular for candidate selection. Having traveled the world helping Fortune 100 business find talent, Daniel has cultivated numero…

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Accessible design systems with Karen Hawkins 36:40

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S03E11 (#339). Karen Hawkins, accessible design practice lead at Level access and chair of the W3C ARRM group joins us to discuss accessibility and design systems. Design systems can really help improve accessibility, but in reality design teams often don’t know their exact responsibilities, leading to accessibility gaps in implementation. We talk …

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Navigating Addiction with Dr. Sarah Nasir 57:59

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by Addiction Medicine physician, life coach, and entrepreneur, Dr Sarah Nasir, who discusses her work in the addiction recovery space. Dr. Sarah specializes in holistic addiction recovery, mental health resilience, and productivity mastery. Dr. Sarah empowers modern Muslim women to thrive professionally an…

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Overcoming Trauma with Richard Tierney 52:42

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Send us a text Warning: Contains explicit language. For this episode I’m joined by Spiritual Energy Healer, Richard Tierney, who discusses his 12-step program that enables anyone suffering from emotional trauma to break free of their past memories and experience release and relief. Having come from past traumatic experiences himself, and loathe to …

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Retrain Your Brain with Dr. Loretta Breuning 36:17

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by author, podcaster, and founder, Dr Loretta Breuning, who is here to discuss how we can rewire / retrain our brains for our own good. Dr Loretta is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of ‘Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphi…

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Designer burnout with Katrina Alcorn 40:12

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S03E10 (#338). About 15 years ago Katrina Alcorn suffered from burnout while managing a team of designers and raising a family. Drawing from her own experience, Katrina highlights during our conversation the importance of autonomy, connection, as well as purpose in the workplace. We discuss the ways in which burnout can be avoided and how to create…

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Content Creation with Nell Tice 48:35

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Send us a text For this episode I'm joined by entrepreneur, podcaster, author, public speaker, and co-owner of EnTICEing Media, Nell Tice to discuss content creation. enTICEing Media is a full-service multi-media production company that Nell and her husband, Kenny, have owned for 5-years in what started as a side hustle then became a full-time adve…

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Rebranding with Beatrice Gutknecht 50:10

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by brand strategy consultant, Beatrice Gutknecht, who discusses her thoughts and experiences on the topic of rebranding. In a world where fitting in is often the norm, Beatrice’s 'Why' is to challenge that norm and emphasize the importance of doing what's true to oneself rather than what society expects. A…

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Femininity in Creativity with Nina Worsley 44:21

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Send us a text For this episode I’m joined by creativity coach and mentor, Nina Worsley, who discusses her experiences with femininity in creativity. Nina works primarily with female creative entrepreneurs who are ready to break free from self-doubt, inconsistency, and the weight of expectations. Her mission is to help artists - writers, designers,…