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To be human is to fail – period. And not just to fail once, but to fail a lot. As the author Samuel Beckett said: “Fail again. Fail better.” This saying means a lot to me and my family – so much so that my daughter got a tattoo of it. Why are we, and so many others, so deeply concerned by failure? And if it’s something we all do so often, why are we so afraid of it – especially those of us here in win-at-all-costs America? In this podcast, I sit down with successful, thoughtful people like B ...
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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment

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How To Fail with Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things in life that haven’t gone right and what we might learn from them along the way. Every week, Elizabeth’s guest explores three failures, and what these failures have taught them about how to grow and succeed, better. We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with Elizabeth to share your failures, problems or questions - anonymously or otherwise. She'll go through these each week with the help of her very special guests. And ...
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Mark Manson is a three-time #1 New York Times bestselling author and 20-year personal development industry veteran. Solved is the most comprehensive, evidence-based, overly-researched podcast on the planet to help you get an issue in your life, err... solved.
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Every great Product Leader and Startup CEO has at least one outstanding failure to share. Sometimes they're funny, sometimes they're awful, sometimes they're truly spectacular... but they always produce better Product Owners in the end. Listen today, and learn to spot seductive product perils, and avoid them like a pro. After all, agile and scrum will only get you so far.
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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth? Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to fig ...
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The Failing Writers Podcast

The Failing Writers Podcast

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Join these success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast is based on the belief that; we give ourselves better odds of winning, when we approach life as a series of projects 'about you'. Join Jamal Abdallah and his team, with weekly special guests as they teach 'us' how to fail better, beat resistance and enjoy the benefits that come from completing a dream project; about you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jay-fm/support
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Sean McLoughlin and Jonny Pelham are comedians and losers. Join them each week as they discuss their sorry lives and occasionally rope in more successful friends to help them get out of the gutter. Live dates at jonnypelham.com & seanmcloughlincomedy.com Follow the show on Twitter @failingpod mail the pod at [email protected] Join the Patreon crowd at https://www.patreon.com/failingbetter Produced by producerpaul.co.uk podcast producer for hire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac ...
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From his late-night TV show to Carpool Karaoke, James Corden has become known globally as one of the most engaging and delightful interviewers in the entertainment world -- and with his breadth of work across TV, film and stage, he has met so many incredible people whom he now gets the opportunity to spend more time with. Featuring in-depth, richly produced conversations between Corden and a variety of prominent guests on the people, places, possessions, music, and memories that made them, T ...
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No Limit Leadership

Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach

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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives who refuse to settle for mediocrity. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show explores modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable in ...
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Tech Deep Dive

ITBroker.com

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Almost $5 trillion dollars are spent on Information Technology (IT) annually. Cut through the hype and learn about the real needs, and problems that IT solves for your enterprise. Join us as we dive deep into case studies with providers and learn how IT can make your business better.
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Team Amplifier

Byron Sommardahl

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Team Amplifier is the podcast that inspires tech leaders to build stronger, healthier software teams. We explore the intersection of leadership, team well-being, and project success—offering real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you amplify both human flourishing and performance in your team. Because when people thrive, great software follows.
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Welcome to Why Did It Fail?, a series hosted by Cognism’s Sales Coach, Shivan Pillay. Each episode digs into the real stories behind deals that fell through, strategies that didn’t land and campaigns that missed the mark. Through honest conversations with sales leaders, founders, and operators, we unpack what went wrong and more importantly, what they learned from it. No fluff, just failures that made them better.
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What is the Easy button to fitness? Exploring that concept and mirco tips to create better fitness in your life. What does CrossFit Fargo stands for in its approach to help people perform better in their lives by increasing their ability to create better experience's in their lives that money cannot buy. Covering everything from simple nutrition, muscle gaining, and fat loss tips. How do we invest in a community of people with all abilities to be satisfied with self but better everyday. Cros ...
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Get to know the brightest and boldest names in European tech with Sifted’s weekly podcast, hosted by Amy Lewin. She interviews the founders, operators and investors building Europe’s most exciting startups and, in conversation with Sifted’s expert journalists, pulls back the curtain on the most intriguing companies they’ve been reporting on.
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Clearer Thinking is a podcast about ideas that truly matter. If you enjoy learning about powerful, practical concepts and frameworks, wish you had more deep, intellectual conversations in your life, or are looking for non-BS self-improvement, then we think you'll love this podcast! Each week we invite a brilliant guest to bring four important ideas to discuss for an in-depth conversation. Topics include psychology, society, behavior change, philosophy, science, artificial intelligence, math, ...
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A podcast for educators reimagining what allyship looks like in classrooms, staff rooms, and communities. Host Tricia Friedman, global educator, coach, and Director at Shifting Schools, guides dynamic conversations at the intersection of education, identity, and digital humanities. Each episode brings together practitioners, authors, and thought leaders exploring how schools can cultivate belonging, through curriculum, culture, and critical reflection. With an eye toward digital culture and ...
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This 20-minute weekly podcast is for Christian men who want to hear, “Well done,” from Jesus, after running the race marked out for them. Its goals are to: 1) EQUIP men to better understand from Scripture their mission, 2) ENCOURAGE men because we fail often, 3) ENERGIZE men because our spiritual tank is often on "empty," 4) EMPOWER men to stay focused on honoring Christ with their lives. The podcast presenter, Dr. Gary Yagel, is known for his practical biblical teaching and encouraging hear ...
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Daily Boost - Clarity for Life and Work

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching

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The Daily Boost is a short, practical podcast for people who want their life and work to work better. I’m Scott Smith. For years, people have come to me with the same request: “Help me fix a few things and move forward.” That’s what the Daily Boost is designed for. Each episode is just a few minutes long. One idea you can use. One shift in perspective that helps you make better decisions, handle pressure more cleanly, and feel like you’re moving in the right direction again. No hype. No long ...
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Mat Freeman is an author, artist, performer and producer (and a recovering restaurant consultant). He's also typing this shit. I've done stuff and I do stuff. Like a YouTube game show, standup, this podcast. I paint, try to sell shirts, fail, try again, wallow. Then I write another podcast 'about' section to feel better about myself, fail, write it again... I started this with "interviews", transitioned to a game show, and I can only imagine what it is at the time of you reading this.
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Welcome to Avero GovTech Insights, your go-to podcast for the latest trends, insights, and innovations in government technology. Each episode brings you expert analysis and discussions on a wide range of topics, from data analytics to digital transformation and public sector ERP systems. Join us as we explore the technologies shaping the future of public services and discover how you can leverage them to drive efficiency, transparency, and better outcomes for your community.
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Ecotextile Talks

MCL News and Media

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Exclusive Podcasts that tackle the crucial environmental issues impacting today's global textile and clothing supply chains. Put together by the team that launched the pioneering Ecotextile News magazine back in 2007, we take listeners behind the scenes to reveal how we break the news and also provide deep dive Newscasts on sustainability, ethics, policy, retail, pollution and the carbon crisis engulfing our planet.
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We’ll talk about all things that will make your business better like personal and professional development, leadership, healing, parenting, wellness of your mind, body, and spirit…What?? Not the list you expected?? Tune in and walk with my guests and I on a journey toward improving yourself that will not only get you better business results but will get you the life you want.
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Design Better

The Curiosity Department, sponsored by Wix Studio

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Design Better co-hosts Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter explore the intersection of design, technology, and the creative process through conversations with guests across many creative fields, helping you hone your craft, unlock your creativity, and learn the art of collaboration. Whether you’re design curious or a design pro, Design Better is guaranteed to inspire and inform. Vanity Fair calls Design Better, “sharp, to the point, and full of incredibly valuable information for anyone looking to ...
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Talksaboutyou Podcast is all about real conversations that make a difference. Experts and professionals join in to share practical advice and personal experiences that help you grow. It’s not just talk—it’s about learning, reflecting, and making better choices. Every episode gives you something valuable to take away, keeping it simple, relatable, and worth your time.
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The Auto Detailing Podcast

Jimbo Balaam interviews guest like Barry Meguiar, Jason Rose, Yvan Lacroix,

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The Auto Detailing Podcast is a show dedicated to all things auto detailing. Whether you are a weekend warrior, drive way detailer, just starting your detail business, or you have been detailing for many years there is something we can all learn. This show gives you valuable tips, tricks and interviews with todays top detailers across the world. We focus heavily on efficiency and award winning results - We keep it real and make sure every episode gives you multiple take aways to make you a b ...
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Looking to reconnect with nature? Want to make better decisions for the health of the planet? Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time.
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Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real People. Better Life.,” a podcast that is raw and real. Follow people’s journey of bettering life in various forms - from achieving sobriety to embracing fasting, self-improvement, and a healthier lifestyle and hacking life for a better future. Raw, unfiltered stories from individuals who have embarked on different paths to enhance their well-being. Each episode features honest conversations with real people who share their personal experiences, challen ...
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This channel makes data simple. I break down how data shapes the decisions we make every day in business, in society, and in life. From why numbers don’t always tell the full story, to how small changes in data can have big impacts, you’ll learn to see data not as something abstract, but as a practical tool for better choices. Join former Fortune 100 data leader and CEO of Crawford McMillan, Graeme Crawford, to cut through the noise, show you how data really works, and share what he has lear ...
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Talking Fail

CLUB FAIL

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A light-hearted podcast about the latest happenings hosted by Tyler, Will, Ethan, and Artur. Sometimes they play Dungeons and Dragons; other times they have a guest who generally performs infinitely better than them.
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If you've ever had a calling but felt stuck listen to get unstuck so you can live your calling. The Inspired Stewardship Podcast will help you focus on investing in yourself, investing in others, developing your influence, and impacting the world by becoming a better steward of your time, your talent, and your treasures. Want to be a guest on Inspired Stewardship? Send Scott Maderer a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/scottmaderer
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Zen-punk mixtape meditations from iconic Gen X Everyman Lloyd Dobler. Think Ram Dass by way of Rage Against the Machine, filtered through a VHS tape of Say Anything left to melt on the dashboard of American decline. Imagine Lloyd Dobler from Say Anything as a middle-aged dissident: still romantic, still defiant, and thumbing through the Tao Te Ching to turn ancient philosophy into an anti-fascist dharma mixtape for the Trump 2.0 era; on a mission to craft a field guide for late-stage everything.
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Beyond the Blueprint - Better Healthtech By Design

Beyond the Blueprint - Health Series

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Redefining Healthcare Through Design Thinking Dialogues with clinicians & HIT professionals, clinical leadership, and industry innovators on integrating healthcare design into technology deployments to tackle complexity, drive innovation, improve patient care, & foment transformative change.
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When we bring our ideas of the home and family together with God's plan, life is always better! Understanding the Biblical foundations of Christian parenting and Christian marriage can be difficult and overwhelming. In Better Together, hosts DJ and Lorrie share their 25 years of marriage and parenting experience to cover topics such as Biblical discipline, compassion in the home, understanding your spouse, marriage intimacy, and the commands to love and respect your spouse. visit us at www.g ...
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Edtech Insiders

Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell

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At Edtech Insiders, we interview founders, investors, operators, educators, and thought leaders about the future of education technology. You’ll hear from leaders across the education technology industry and learn about all of the important edtech trends happening globally.
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Most people think Dry January is the finish line. It is actually the edge of a cliff. I am going to make a prediction: You will make it to January 31st. You will feel great. And by February 15th—right after the Super Bowl—you will be back to drinking exactly as much as you did in December. Why? Because 75% of people relapse in February. You aren't …
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In this episode, host Byron chats with Ken Deegan, a fractional CTO and former software engineer, about the importance of helping teams to 'fail better'. Ken shares insights from his experience transitioning from software development to tech leadership, highlighting the value of creating an environment where team members feel safe to take risks and…
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This episode originally aired February 25, 2025 Kenya Barris, the creator of "Black-ish", knows a thing or two about resilience. Eighteen failed pilots before he finally struck gold? That's dedication — and, as it turns out, a family value. I’d always been drawn to Kenya’s humor and storytelling, but during our conversation it really clicked how mu…
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A morning meditation with Lloyd Dobler—yes, from Say Anything—all grown up and trying (imperfectly) to become a dissident sorta-guru. This is a repeatable ~10-minute practice for mornings when you woke up tired, hit snooze too many times, or you’re already commuting to the capitalist timeclock circus. Built around four “sacred questions” (populariz…
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Today we’re sharing an episode from Fail Better with David Duchovny, featuring filmmaker and writer Judd Apatow. Together, they trace the arc of Judd’s career, from Anchorman and Bridesmaids to Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, before diving into his new visual memoir, Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures. Throughout their c…
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What role can scientists play when politics reaches a standstill? In this episode, Tricia Friedman speaks with Nobel Prize–winning scientist Peter Agre about his extraordinary second career in science diplomacy—a path that took him from the laboratory into conversations with presidents, prime ministers, health ministers, and scientists in countries…
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This one’s different. In this special year-end episode, I answer your questions—from the deep stuff about purpose and motivation, to the uncomfortable realities of change, burnout, failure, and dealing with unsupportive family. I also share the behind-the-scenes chaos of building SOLVED this year, what I learned about making massive, meaningful con…
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Send us a text Charlie Hopkins-Brinicombe is the co-founder of Trophy.so, a gamification infrastructure platform helping EdTech and wellness companies build engaging learning experiences in weeks, not months. With a background in product development and motivation design, Charlie focuses on creating scalable systems that boost retention, habit form…
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You've got clarity. You know what you want. But do you actually understand what's driving the whole thing? Most people focus on goal-setting and never dig into the psychology underneath. Today I'm breaking down five principles that drive every outcome you're chasing. This is mastermind level thinking that applies everywhere. Your business. Your emp…
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The demo was perfect. Then deployment happened. If your contact center AI “worked” in a pilot but fell apart in production - this episode explains why. Max Clark sits down with Jim K. Tennant (VP, Channel Sales at Observe.AI) to unpack the real reasons contact center AI projects fail after approval: weak data foundations, missing guardrails, messy …
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If 2025 was the year of the AI agent, what will 2026 be? Which companies will make headlines — for all the right, or all the wrong, reasons? And will optimism around Europe’s startup ecosystem continue to mount, or will geopolitical tensions throw spanners in the works? On this episode of the Sifted Podcast, news editor Martin Coulter joins editor …
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Send us a text Leadership doesn’t break because people aren’t capable. It breaks when leaders lose themselves in the role. In Episode 84, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Nicole Donnelly of Hello Moxie for a deeply honest conversation about identity, burnout, Working Genius, and the courage to lead from within. This episode will challenge how you de…
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You know what you want. You've got the vision. But something keeps stopping you from actually getting there. It's not lack of motivation. It's not that you aren't smart enough or capable. It's three specific psychological barriers that trip up everyone I work with. Today I'm breaking down what's really holding you back and why understanding these t…
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Read the full transcript here. What is the core public interest case for foreign aid beyond soft power? How should we define safety and prosperity? Why do many voters believe aid is a quarter of the budget when it is a tiny fraction and how does that shape support? How did a political decision to halt awards ripple through real programs and what sa…
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This week we give you a conversation from Tricia's other show: Shifting Schools. In this episode, host Tricia Friedman sits down with Dr. Michael Greger, bestselling author and founder of NutritionFacts.org, to explore why non-commercial, evidence-based health guidance matters more than ever. They discuss lifestyle medicine, plant-based nutrition, …
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My guest today is Steven Donziger, a human rights and environmental lawyer best known for leading a historic legal case against Chevron on behalf of Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon. We discuss Chevron’s environmental crimes, the weaponization of the legal system, the implications of the recent $600+ million verdict against Greenpeac…
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Is your ceramic coating failing? The #1 reason isn't the product—it's the maintenance. Today I'm exposing the biggest ceramic coating lies and showing you how to fix a clogged coating using Tough as Shell. The industry wants you to believe coatings are "set it and forget it," but that's the fastest way to ruin your paint. We're breaking down the sy…
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Why do some CrossFit affiliates thrive for decades while others fade out? It's not luck, and it's not marketing—it's culture. In this QuickCast, we dive into the crucial five-step framework for building a strong foundation. Learn the critical difference between "community" and "culture," why you must define and teach your standards, and the consist…
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What does happiness mean and why do negative emotions matter more than we think? In this thoughtful conversation, Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and host of the Happier podcast, joins Steven Burns to explore what it really means to live a meaningful life. Rather than chasing constant positivity, Gretchen makes the case …
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In this episode of Why Did It Fail?, Gearoid Cox, Founder and CEO of Sales Pipeline, shares the story of a deal that looked like a win on paper, but turned out to be a brutal lesson in discovery. As a young enterprise rep, Gearoid was laser-focused on getting the PO signed. He closed what he thought was a big hardware sale… only to find out later i…
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Trying to separate your work from your life? That might be the problem. For business owners and ambitious professionals, the old model of balance doesn't work anymore. The math doesn't lie, and neither does your exhaustion from trying to split yourself in two. What if you could focus on what matters most and let everything else fall into place? I'm…
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This episode contains description of addiction, eating disorders and discussion of suicide. Our guest today is the pioneering comedian, actor and activist Margaret Cho. She began performing comedy as a teenager, opening for Jerry Seinfeld at just 14, before becoming one of the most influential stand-ups of her generation. Now in her 50s, Margaret r…
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Many people believe the biggest problem facing Nigerian startups is lack of capital. In this episode, John Paul, founder of Activator HQ (formerly Small Starter Africa, challenges that belief and explains why knowledge, skills, and experience matter more than money when starting and scaling a business. In this conversation, we discuss: Why taking a…
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There was a time when a movie title sequence was just the moment you grabbed your popcorn and waited for the real show to start. But in the mid-90s and early 2000’s, that changed forever with films like Seven and shows like Mad Men and Stranger Things. The title sequence became a prologue—a metaphor for the film itself. This is a preview of a premi…
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👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Two years sober. Still missing alcohol. Tyler shares the powerful story of how a quiet night in his kitchen quit drinking because he stopped loving alcohol. He quit because he had to. 💬 If you’re struggling with alcohol, you’re not alone. Drop a comment. Share your story. We see you. 🧠 Books …
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Bryan Cranston spent the first 20 years of his career acting in commercials, TV soaps, playing guest roles on iconic shows such as Matlock, Baywatch and Seinfeld. It wasn't till his 40s when he started to see real success, when he was cast in the role of Hal on the much loved family comedy Malcolm in the Middle. But it was in his 50s that he took o…
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In today's Spiritual Foundation Episode, I talk about Matthew 2: 1-12. I talk about how we can be guided but we have to look for the guide. I also talk about how often we get in our own way of seeing the way. Show Notes and Resources. Want to be a guest on Inspired Stewardship? Send Scott Maderer a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.co…
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Yesterday we talked about fixing what's broken. Today I'm giving you the exact three steps I use with every single client to make that happen. You already know what needs to be fixed. The problem is everything feels confusing and overwhelming when it's bouncing around in your head. But when you dump it all on the table and see it clearly, suddenly …
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