Best Emily Schultz Podcasts (2026)

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School Refusal, Punishments & Consequences for Neurodivergent Kids 21:10

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4h ago21:10

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Two twin boys. One chaotic morning. And the moment Ashley almost reverted to her old parenting patterns—but didn't. Instead, she got curious. She collaborated. And she used logical consequences that actually taught skills instead of bringing shame. This episode is packed with real-life examples of emotional health tools in action with ADHD kids. Yo…

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231: Your Voice Is Your Most Valuable Asset with Tomasha Suber 6:34

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If you’ve ever wondered whether your voice is really valuable enough to be paid for, consider this episode your wake-up call. Tomasha Suber shares a behind-the-scenes insight that most speakers wish they had when starting out. Speaking is not just a visibility play—it’s a revenue strategy and your voice is an asset. Want to become the kind of speak…

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5. The Five Years After Show 26:46

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What if you made a podcast series about a fictional pandemic and then a real pandemic happened? In 2019 Brian J Davis and Emily Schultz adapted her hit novel, The Blondes, into a podcast. A few months later the world plunged into the Covid lockdown and things got weird from there. To mark the fifth anniversary and the release of these remastered ep…

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Breaking Christmas “Rules” (on purpose) 14:13

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Society has normalized the idea that mothers should work themselves to the breaking point during the holidays — that if they’re not burnt out, they’re doing it wrong. But what if this year could be different? In this raw and real episode, Emily Hamblin — neurodivergent mom of four and emotional health coach — reads “Funny, Funny Mother” (yes, throu…

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230: Instagram Marketing That Doesn’t Feel Gross with Shannon McKinstrie 30:24

14d ago30:24

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Instagram growth without the gimmicks? Yes, please. In this episode, Shannon McKinstrie brings a refreshing perspective to marketing, ditching the “hot take” culture and helping people show up online in ways that feel human, ethical, and effective. We dive into what types of posts convert, how to overcome content paralysis, and why the “rules” of I…

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10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis) 2:47:37

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Why has Acquired — seemingly against all odds — “worked”? It's a puzzling question: episodes are four hours long, they come out infrequently, and they usually don’t have guests or video. Hardly the standard-issue playbook for podcasting success! And yet well over a million smart, curious and exceedingly busy humans share their (your!) valuable time…

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Finding Joy When Motherhood Feels Hard 28:27

18d ago28:27

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Feeling burned out, stuck in survival mode, or struggling to connect with your child—especially if they're neurodivergent? You are not alone, and today’s episode offers something powerfully simple yet incredibly impactful.Join host Emily Hamblin and guest Rachel Nielson—host of the top-ranked 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast—as they explore how o…

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229: The Power of Brave Events for Entrepreneurs ft. Christina Olivarez 6:46

28d ago6:46

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A safe space is necessary, but a brave space changes everything. In this snack-sized episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from a conversation I had with Christina Olivarez inside the Sought-After Speaker System. Christina breaks down why it’s not enough to just create safety, but you have to create courage. Her event goes beyond inspiration and b…

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How I’m Overcoming Phone Addiction as a Neurodivergent Mom 19:33

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Do you ever pick up your phone for “just a minute”… and then suddenly 45 minutes have passed? If you're a stressed or neurodivergent parent who finds yourself doom scrolling or reacting more harshly to your kids when you're on your phone, you're not alone—and there's hope. In this episode, host Emily Hamblin opens up about her personal journey with…

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228: What Retreat Hosts Really Look For in a Speaker 8:07

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Retreat hosts aren’t just booking a speaker, they’re inviting you into the most intimate room they’ve built. That changes everything. In this final episode of our speaker selection series, I’m pulling together my favorite clips from interviews with incredible retreat hosts inside my course, the Sought-After Speaker System. This time, we’re zeroing …

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Coca-Cola 4:04:28

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Coca-Cola is… sugar water. And somehow it’s also America, Christmas, summertime, friendship and happiness. Today we tell the story of how The Coca-Cola Company amazingly transmogrified a beverage into emotion in all of our collective psyches, and ALSO built one of the most incredible scale economy businesses of all-time. And oh yeah, there’s also c…

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227: The Speaker Selection Process: What Event Organizers Look for in Speaker Applications ft. Jamie Fisher & Heather Leicy 8:12

2M ago8:12

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Want to know what really happens after you hit submit on your speaker pitch? It’s easy to feel like your application disappears into a void, but today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the process that Conquer Live hosts take. I sat down with Jamie Fiscer and Heather Leicy to uncover what goes on behind the scenes when hosts choose speakers for th…

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Hope, Growth, and Emotional Intelligence - Ashley's Story 13:40

2M ago13:40

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Is emotional growth really worth the sacrifice? In this inspiring episode, Ashley shares why she pulled her kids from piano lessons in order to invest in emotional intelligence—and how it is helping to transform her neurodivergent family. You’ll leave with hope, clarity, and encouragement. Check out the Brain-Body Emotional Regulation Class: https:…

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226: 10 Insider Tips from Event Hosts on What Makes a Speaker Stand Out 7:51

2M ago7:51

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What do event hosts actually look for when they book speakers? I sat down with 10 powerhouse event hosts who not only curate stages, but often speak on them too, and asked exactly that. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to bring you their top 10 tips. These aren’t just theories; they’re what real decision-makers are looking for when the…

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225: How to Show Up and Stand Out as a Speaker ft. Joanna Waterfall 5:10

2M ago5:10

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It’s not just what you say on stage—it’s how you show up in the room. In this snack sized episode, Joanna Waterfall shares what really makes a speaker memorable from a host’s perspective. Spoiler: it’s not just a killer keynote. Joanna gets real about the importance of showing up authentically before, during, and after your talk. We talk about how …

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Trader Joe’s 3:28:21

2M ago3:28:21

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Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and they're constantly out of your favorite items. Shoppers brave long lines and cramped aisles while ov…

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Raising Emotionally Healthy Neurodivergent Kids Without Burning Out 35:10

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If you're raising a neurodivergent child with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation challenges can feel like a daily battle. But burnout doesn’t have to be your norm. In this powerful episode of Enlightening Motherhood, I’m interviewed by Kami Wanous on The Freedom Scholar Podcast. Together, we explore how to raise emotionall…

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224: Are Unpaid Speaking Gigs Worth It? 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Are unpaid speaking gigs worth it or a complete waste of your time? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a question that every industry educator and speaker eventually asks: “Should I take the stage if I’m not getting paid?” You’ll hear from powerhouse speakers and event hosts like Jordan Gill, Elizabeth Henson, Amber Housely, Kristina …

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Sam Schild - Hiking 1,200-Miles From Glacier to Olympic: The Pacific Northwest Trail 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

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In this episode, Dyana sits down with Triple Crown backpacker Sam Schild, fresh off his 1,200-mile trek along the Pacific Northwest Trail. From crossing Glacier National Park to navigating the Cascade Range, the Idaho Panhandle, and the rugged Selkirks, Sam recounts the journey that eventually led him to the Olympic coast — and the finish line of o…

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223: How Conference Budgets Impact Who Gets Paid (And Who Doesn’t) ft. Christina Olivarez 4:54

3M ago4:54

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Ever wondered why some speakers get paid and others don’t? This episode spills the truth. In this honest, behind-the-scenes convo with Christina Olivarez, founder of Hustle + Socialize, we dig into what it really takes to build a sustainable event—especially when it comes to speaker pay. This is a raw and real look at how Christina balances value w…

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My Raw, Unscripted Response to Recent Tragedies: Why Emotional Regulation is Urgent 14:18

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222: Creative Industry Speaker Pay: The Truth Behind Compensation Models 27:54

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Money talk is always juicy, especially when it comes to speaker fees. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m doing something different: I’ve interviewed multiple event hosts to get their real, unfiltered takes on how they approach speaker compensation. Whether you’ve ever wondered why some gigs are unpaid or what kind of value you can still gain wi…

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Google: The AI Company 4:06:38

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Google faces the greatest innovator's dilemma in history. They invented the Transformer — the breakthrough technology powering every modern AI system from ChatGPT to Claude (and, of course, Gemini). They employed nearly all the top AI talent: Ilya Sutskever, Geoff Hinton, Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei — more or less everyone who leads modern AI work…

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Heather MacLean: On Location in San Francisco – Food, Culture, and Movie Magic 59:37

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In this location spotlight on San Francisco, Dyana sits down with award-winning Location Manager Heather MacLean, a born-and-raised Bay Area native who has worked on some of the biggest film and television productions in the city. Together they dive into San Francisco’s restaurants, culture, proper attire for the ever-changing weather, hidden gems,…

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Acquired Live at Radio City Music Hall (Presented by J.P. Morgan) 1:18

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It’s finally here! Today we are releasing Acquired’s first “concert film” — the full video recording of our Radio City live show from this summer with Jamie Dimon, Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, Barry Diller, and cameos from around the Acquired Cinematic Universe including Christina Cacioppo, Ben Clymer, and Howard Sc…

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221: Why Audience Size Doesn’t Matter Anymore for Landing Speaking Gigs ft. Kristina Bartold 3:43

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If you’ve ever thought, “I just need more followers to get booked”—this one’s for you. Followers don’t equal stages. In this snack-size episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from my full interview with Kristina Bartold of High Vibe Women, available exclusively inside the Sought-After Speaker System course. Kristina has reviewed countless speaker a…

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Ep159 - Why Your Child’s Perspective of Neurodivergence Matters 19:15

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What if the traits your child gets in trouble for are the very things that will make them shine as an adult? In this episode, Emily shares five traits she was constantly criticized for as a child — like being too talkative, too energetic, or not following directions — and how those exact characteristics are now the strengths that fuel her success a…

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220: What Conference & Event Hosts are Looking for in Speaker Pitches 37:33

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If you’ve ever wondered what happens after you hit “send” on a speaker pitch, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on speaker selection with real, raw insights straight from event hosts themselves. As part of my Sought After Speaker System course, I interviewed multiple hosts about exactly what …

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Kim Peschardt – Wild Encounters in Africa, New Zealand’s Remote Backcountry, and the Pursuit of Discomfort 52:35

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In this special on-location episode, Dyana visits outdoorsman, craftsman, and adventurer Kim Peschardt. Featured in Dyana’s book A Walk Thru Neverland, Kim has decades of experience and has circled the globe many times over. We’ll dive into his childhood in Denmark, encounters with Africa’s wildlife, and the time he was dropped by helicopter into t…

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219: You Never Know Who’s Watching: How Showing Up Can Lead to Speaking Gigs ft. Frances Ledgewood 5:27

4M ago5:27

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You never know who’s watching and that’s exactly why showing up and sharing your expertise matters more than you think. In this snack-size episode pulled from my full interview with Frances Ledgewood, we explore how a casual conversation turned into booking her first speaker for her retreat. When you’re simply generous, curious, and collaborative, …

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Ep158 - You Were Born With This Brain for a Reason: Finding Purpose in Neurodivergence 23:39

4M ago23:39

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Ever feel like your brain is just too much — too chaotic, too forgetful, too overwhelming to manage? Especially when you're parenting neurodivergent kids with your own neurodivergent brain? In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Emily's podcast cohost, Ashley, shares what changed when she stopped seeing her brain as a burden and started seeing it…

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218: 5 Email Marketing Tactics to Nail Your Black Friday Promo with Dawn Richardson 37:08

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What if I told you that setting up your email right now could make or break your Black Friday sales? Building a solid Black Friday email strategy isn’t just about flashy sales and countdown timers—it’s about groundwork: authentication, deliverability, segmentation, warming—and planning ahead. In this episode, Dawn Richardson of Flodesk joins us to …

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217: Maintaining Member Retention & Engagement with Tayler Cusick-Hollman 6:20

4M ago6:20

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If you’ve ever launched a course, membership, or product and wondered why your people aren’t engaging with the resources you worked so hard to create, this snack-size episode is for you. Pulled directly from a live Q&A inside the Educators Lounge, this conversation with Tayler Cusick-Hollman reveals what really goes on after the sale. During our ca…

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Alphabet Inc. 4:11:33

4M ago4:11:33

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In its first six years from 1998 to 2004, Google built one of the greatest products of all time (and certainly the greatest business of all time) with Search. Then in its next six years from 2005 to 2011, Google built seven (!) more billion+ user products: Gmail, Maps, Drive and Docs, YouTube, Chrome, Android, and Photos — all either started from s…

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Ep157- Perfect Parenting vs. Empowered Parenting: What Neurodivergent Families Need to Know 12:04

4M ago12:04

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Are you chasing “perfect” parenting—only to end every day feeling like you’ve failed? The truth is, perfection isn’t only impossible, it’s exhausting… and it can actually make parenting harder. In this episode, Emily unpacks the difference between perfect parenting and empowered parenting—and why the shift can transform your home, your relationship…

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216: Behind the Scenes of Conference Speaker Selection with Kellie Penn 39:54

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Ever wonder how conference speakers actually get chosen? I’m pulling back the curtain with one of the most sought-after event hosts in the creative industry. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Kellie Penn, founder of The Reset Conference, for a candid conversation about how speaker applications are reviewed, what makes someone stand out, and …

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Special 100th Episode — Elina Osborne: The Rugged Hayduke Trail, Inspiration in Japan, and the Resilience of the Human Spirit 1:35:58

4M ago1:35:58

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We made it to 100 episodes of Bush and Banter! To celebrate, we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests — filmmaker, storyteller, and thru-hiker Elina Osborne. Elina has a rare gift for capturing not just breathtaking landscapes but the complexities and beauty of the human spirit. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of hiking and fi…

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215: How to Choose the Perfect Membership Commitment Length Without Scaring Off Buyers ft. Brooklyn Grotte 4:51

5M ago4:51

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Ever feel stuck trying to decide if your membership should be monthly, six-month, or annual? In this snack-sized episode, I’m sharing a real coaching moment from inside The Educators Lounge where we unpack how to confidently set your membership commitment length and how to communicate it so potential members feel supported, not trapped. This conver…

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Emily Pennington - Feral and Fearless Across Every U.S. National Park 1:20:14

5M ago1:20:14

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Emily Pennington — journalist, adventure writer, and photographer — who’s made a name for herself covering the outdoors, national parks, adventure travel, and wellness. Emily has visited every U.S. national park and chronicled her journey in her memoir Feral: Losing Myself and Finding My Way in America’s Nat…

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Ep156 - Why Your Neurodivergent Child Blames Others (And How to Help) 14:14

5M ago14:14

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Does your child ever seem to flip into fight-or-flight after they’ve done something wrong or made a simple mistake? You’re not imagining it — their brain is protecting them from shame, even if it means shifting blame onto others. In this episode, Emily Hamblin unpacks the shame-blame cycle in both parents and children, especially in neurodivergent …

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214: How Dylan Jahraus Built a $1 Million Per Month Coaching & Education Business 31:29

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From $40K a month on Etsy to $1.3M a month in coaching and education, Dylan Jahraus has figured out what works for her audience. I met Dylan Jarris at a mastermind in Nashville, and within five minutes, I knew her story needed to be on this podcast. She’s an e-commerce powerhouse with 13+ years of experience who turned a wedding DIY project into a …

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Live from the Trail: Grand Teton National Park (Part 2) 1:40:02

5M ago1:40:02

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana continue their 55-mile trek in and around Grand Teton National Park with friends Shea and Mak. In Part Two, they take on the grueling Paintbrush Divide—what Dyana calls the hardest climb of her life—face a sketchy snow crossing, reflect on the highs (and lows) of the journey, and bid farewell to the trail. Special tha…

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213: Is Your Membership Overloaded? Stop Over-Delivering and Start Listening ft. Geily Romero 5:50

5M ago5:50

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Are you offering too much inside your program or membership and still wondering if it’s “enough”? If you’ve ever found yourself piling on more calls, more downloads, more content just to prove your value… this quick conversation with Geily Romero is your permission slip to stop the overwhelm, both for you and your members. This episode one was pull…

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Live from the Trail: Grand Teton National Park (Part 1) 1:13:44

5M ago1:13:44

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana revisit the first three days of hiking a 55-mile loop around Grand Teton National Park, starting at the Taggart Lake Trailhead. Join them live from the trail alongside their friends, Mak and Shea, as they take you through tough climbs, epic landscapes, wrecked feet, and rainy nights. This is part one of a two-part ser…

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Ep155 - The Truth About Parenting Strong-Willed Kids 37:18

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Tired of constant arguments, pushback, or defiance from your strong-willed child? You’re not alone—and the usual discipline tactics may be making things worse. Your child isn’t a curse—they’re a leader in the making. In this episode of Enlightening Motherhood, Emily Hamblin talks with parenting coach Wendy Snyder about how to shift your mindset and…

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212: What I’ve Learned Running My First Membership for Educators 24:15

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What really happens when you launch your first a membership with no expectations? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of The Educators Lounge, my very first membership space, for a full one-year recap. I launched this community with zero expectations (and a ten-member goal!) and ended up with over 80 signups in the first week. Since then,…

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211: Want to Speak on Stage? Here’s How to Pitch Yourself—and Get a Yes! 9:46

6M ago9:46

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Want to land your dream speaking gig? It starts with your pitch. As someone who coaches and curates speakers, I’ve seen what works—and what totally misses the mark. In this snack-sized solo episode, I’m breaking down what makes a speaker pitch stand out in a sea of applications. This topic is especially top-of-mind because applications are now open…

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Mental and Physical Prep for a Wild Backcountry Adventure 51:26

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In this episode, Jen and Dyana discuss how they’re each preparing for a backpacking trip through Grand Teton National Park. From mindset and physical training to gear and food, they cover everything it takes to plan a successful trek through the backcountry. Jen opens up with personal insights on embracing the adventure fully, while Dyana shares he…

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The Jamie Dimon Interview 1:06:02

6M ago1:06:02

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We sit down with Jamie Dimon for a live conversation at Radio City Music Hall, covering the incredible journey from his 1998 firing at Citgroup (where he was widely expected to become CEO) to building the most powerful bank in the world. Today JPMorgan Chase is a juggernaut — the most systemically important non-governmental financial institution in…

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Ep154 - 3 Mistakes Moms of Neurodivergent Kids Make (That Keep Them Stuck in Survival Mode) 6:21

6M ago6:21

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Are you trying everything to help your neurodivergent child with emotional regulation — but nothing seems to work? In this video, I’ll share 3 common mistakes that keep even the most loving moms stuck in survival mode (and what to do instead). Want tools that *actually* work — without burning out?👉 Join my free live masterclass: https://emily-hambl…