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How do you land your dream job? What are the insider-secrets to massive success in highly competitive industries? How do you prepare for your future workplace landscape? These topics and much more are discussed on the The Interns 2 Pros Podcast. This bi-monthly show features elite impact players in the Media, Technology, Sports, and Entertainment industries. Host Mitchell Leach II also interviews key thought leaders in human resources, academia, and talent development. The multi-Emmy nominee ...
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It is hard to make it in the creative industry! Every other week, join DA3, teacher at DreamWorks Animation & artistic octopus 🐙, as he interviews creative pros that are navigating this world today. This is a place for creatives to learn the secrets & gain the inspiration necessary to thrive in any modern creative industry. 🎨✏️🎬🎧!
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The Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast mixes health and wellness with personal development aimed at helping beauty industry professionals thrive in their health and career. Hosted by Abby O'Sullivan, a long time esthetician and lash artist turned wellness coach. With burnout and health issues on the rise amongst friends in the beauty industry, Abby is creating a needed space to come together to learn, support each other and get the push you need to take care of your health. She'll be dishing all th ...
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#234 Finding The Root Cause In ISO Management
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37:15Continual Improvement is at the heart of ISO Management, a large part of which is dedicated to ensuring issues don't reoccur. This is more than just putting a plaster on it and calling it a day, it's about finding the root cause. This not only eliminates wasted time, effort and money with firefighting repeated mistakes, but also drives meaningful i…
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Entrepreneurship Without Burnout: Building a Business While Protecting Your Peace
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28:22Ep. 137 Building a business should never come at the expense of your well-being. In this special live episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, Kelly Marie is joined by Dr. Latricia Davis, Detra Trueheart and a live studio audience to explore how entrepreneurs can build businesses that honor their mental and emotional health. Success doesn’t have to …
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Simone Miller and Avis Petrie on creating a convention and cultural experience they’d want to attend. This conversation with the amateur, Gen Z event planners behind DashCon 2 is a testament to the interest and skill of the youngest generation of working adults entering the industry.By Meeting Professionals International
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Recognizing the Signs of a Mental Health Slump: Moldy Dishes & Wardrobe Breakdowns
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25:29Ep. 136 When moldy dishes and wardrobe meltdowns become red flags, it’s time to check in. In this raw and eye-opening episode of Healthy Illness, Coach Kelly Marie gets brutally honest about her mental health journey — the good, the bad, and the ugly. After weeks of struggle, a therapy session gave her just enough motivation to face the sink… only …
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#233 Clyde & Co Achieves ISO 50001 - Setting the Standard for Energy Management within the Legal Sector
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24:34When thinking of sectors that need effective energy management, the ones that typically come to mind include the likes of transportation and manufacturing. However, energy management is something that any business can benefit from. Such is the case with today's feature, Clyde & Co, a global law firm who made the decision to Implement ISO 50001 ener…
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Who Said That? Challenging the Voices Behind Your Actions
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17:52Ep. 135 Ever stop and ask yourself why you do things the way you do? From how you fold your laundry to how you handle your relationships—so much of what we do is inherited thinking. In this episode of Healthy Illness, host Coach Kelly Marie dives into the question we all need to ask more often: “Who said that?” Through a heartfelt story about a fam…
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When Getting Out of Bed Feels Impossible: My Depression Life Hack for Small Wins
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19:13Ep. 134 When depression hits, even simple tasks feel impossible. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I reveal my go-to strategy for turning breakdowns into breakthroughs: the “Why or How” tool. It’s how I’ve learned to bank small wins, rebuild confidence, and actually start feeling better. If you’ve ever wondered: ✨ How can I manage my mental healt…
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#232 Introducing BS 30480 Intervention, Prevention And Support For People Affected By Suicide
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34:37The topic of suicide is all too often a discussion avoided due to its tragic and uncomfortable nature. However, the reality is that there are 6,000 deaths by suicide in the UK each year, with in excess of 727,000 deaths annually worldwide. In recent years there has been more awareness about the topic, with a range of resources targeted to help with…
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Ep. 133 September 3, 2013 will always be a date etched in my heart. It was the day I tried to end my life. At the time, I wasn’t grateful to still be here—I was angry, confused, and hurting. Recovery didn’t look like joy at first. It looked like surviving one day at a time, learning to breathe through the pain, and slowly discovering that life coul…
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Appealing to tomorrow's event professionals
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35:50Caitlin Gaborow and Emily Dietrich discuss the challenges facing next-gen eventpros and what the industry must do to attract and keep new talent.By Meeting Professionals International
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#231 Evaluating Compliance within ISO Management
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30:33When stating ISO Management System 'compliance', that in reality means the conformance to ISO Standard requirements, compliance in ISO terminology actually refers to compliance with legal and other statutory regulations. It may sound like semantics, but the difference is distinct for a reason, as you don't get a 'non-compliance' for not meeting req…
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#230 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Anju Punetha
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29:46How often have you heard someone say they aspire to be an ISO consultant? Likely not at all! That's not surprising as it's quite a niche world to find yourself in, yet despite that, there are still thousands of ISO professionals worldwide. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell …
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Physical Therapy: A Privilege and a Challenge
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23:06Ep.132 Kelly Marie provides updates on her journey post-back surgery and the challenges of accessing physical therapy. She highlights the barriers of time and cost, emphasizing healthcare system inequities. Reflecting on her privilege to undergo therapy, she advocates for systemic change toward preventative health care. Additionally, Kelly discusse…
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#229 From Platform To Proof – How To Tackle Your Scope 3 Emissions
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24:58One of the biggest challenges for those looking to achieve Net Zero is tackling scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions that typically reside in your supply chain. These can account for up to 70% of your total emissions and can be quite the undertaking to gather the necessary data to be able to complete your calculations needed for carbon v…
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#228 From Platform To Proof – How Carbon Accounting Software and Verification Combine for Carbon Compliance
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24:01As the sustainability crisis grows more pressing each passing year, companies are increasingly being required to comply with various sustainability regulations and legislation, most of which include the need to monitor and verify your carbon emissions. Calculating these carbon emissions can be tricky, especially if you have a lot of sites or intern…
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Rachel Andrews and Michael Farrell share what they’re seeing in event design as well as the factors driving those trends.By Meeting Professionals International
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#227 From Platform To Proof – What Is The Business Driver For Carbon Accounting And Reporting?
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33:53One of the biggest hurdles for businesses when embarking on their journey to net zero is the calculation required for carbon verification. Depending on the nature and size of a business, it can be quite the undertaking! Those looking to tackle this challenge have various options available to them, including the use of dedicated carbon accounting so…
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Ep. 131 Kelly Marie, a mindfulness advocate, doula, and host of the Healthy Illness Podcast on the JazzCast Pros Network, is known for guiding individuals toward healthier relationships and culturally rooted mindfulness practices. In this episode, she’ll break down how to: 🌱 Integrate mindfulness into your daily workflow 🌱 Use culturally relevant p…
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#226 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Minoo Agarwal
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24:57Becoming an ISO consultant isn't a career path many aspire to, rather it's one often stumbled on after being tasked with either implementing or maintaining a Standard for a business. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges t…
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Friendship as Medicine – Part 2: Compeer Rochester's Intern Turned CEO
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23:13Ep.130 In Part 2 Sara Passamonte, CEO of Compeer Rochester—opens up about her path from intern to leader, what it was like guiding Compeer through the pandemic, and how personal passions like music keep her grounded. She shares how long-term peer relationships have not only shaped Compeer’s mission but also her own healing journey. This episode is …
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#225 Culligan International's Carbon Verification Success – Tackling Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
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38:43The process of verifying your carbon emissions requires a lot of data gathering, number crunching and in some cases conversion if you're international. It's certainly no small task! However, it's worth the effort. With it completed you will have a much better idea of your current impact and be able to make better informed decisions on how to reduce…
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Friendship as Medicine – Part 1: Peer Support for Mental Health
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30:29Ep. 129 I can’t help but wonder—how different would my journey have been if I’d had a Companion Peer when I was struggling? When I was at the peak of my own mental health challenges, what I needed most wasn’t another prescription or appointment—it was a person. Someone to sit with me, listen without judgment, and remind me that I wasn’t alone. That…
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Ep. 128 If you live with chronic pain, you may have convinced yourself that pain is your forever companion. But what if—just for a moment—you woke up and it was gone? In this reflective solo episode, Kelly Marie shares the unforgettable day she experienced zero pain for the first time in years, and how mindfulness helped her not only recognize the …
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#224 Greater Anglia's Ongoing Success With ISO 55001 Asset Management
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28:57Asset Management can be explained as a systematic process of planning, operating, maintaining, upgrading and replacing assets cost-effectively with minimum risk and at the expected levels of service over the assets' life cycle. One sector where effective asset management can make a huge difference is public transportation, with organisations having…
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Andrea Driessen and MaryAnne Bobrow discuss the importance of focusing on well-being and giving thanks in the meeting and event industry.By Meeting Professionals International
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#223 What Are The Benefits Of Outsourced ISO Support?
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20:49ISO certification is more than just earning a certificate, and it requires continuous maintenance to both retain certification and drive effective improvements. Over the course of your 3-year certification cycle, you will need to ensure your Management System is regularly updated and reviewed so that it remains relevant to the way you're currently …
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#222 What Are The Benefits Of An Integrated Management System?
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22:15ISO Standards are often a must have due to stakeholder requirements, whether that's from your customers, investors or regulators. The need for multiple ISO certifications is also becoming more common, which can become a tricky task to juggle if you're managing these as separate systems. The solution? An Integrated Management System. In this episode…
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Sticking to Your Boundaries, Even When it Hurts
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30:48Ep. 127 Kelly Marie delves into the challenges of maintaining personal boundaries while dealing with mental health conditions on the Healthy Illness Podcast. She shares a poignant story about setting boundaries with her godmother during a significant family gathering. The episode explores the complexities of navigating personal limits, the importan…
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#221 Processes As A Tool For Simplicity And Structured Improvement
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27:07The process approach is recommended by all Management System Standards, and effective implementation is key to drive continual improvement. Processes outline the basic steps needed to complete a task or achieve a certain outcome, and serve to keep things running smoothly and consistently. For those new to ISO Standards, it can be quite daunting to …
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#220 EcoVadis – Platform Your Passport To Winning Sustainable Contracts
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19:34We're past the point of simply saying you're committed to sustainability, it's time for tangible and verified action. This is what many are calling for in response to the recent rise in Greenwashing and subsequent erosion of trust from consumers and other stakeholders regarding any green claims. As a result, a number of voluntary disclosure schemes…
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A conversation about the opportunities, challenges and excitement in event tech with Allyson Keenan from CVENT and Tammy Bradley from AV-CANADA.By Meeting Professionals International
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What It Really Takes to Be a Calming Nature Doula with Shannon Johns (Part 2)
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28:30Ep. 126 So you saw a TikTok about doulas and thought, “That looks fun”? Before you order your business cards, press play on this episode. Doulas Kelly Marie and Shannon Johns reveal the reality of doula care, birth education, and fighting for maternal health equity. In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Shannon —founder of Calming Nature Doula S…
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#219 How To Unlock CDP A Rating – GHG Verification For Top Carbon Disclosure Ratings
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29:02In recent years there has been a growing need for transparency within sustainable action taken by businesses. This is due to the rampant increase in greenwashing, which only serves to diminish the focus on genuine efforts, in addition to creating a culture of mistrust within stakeholders and consumers. To combat this, certain organisations have tak…
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From Teen Mom to Birth Doula: Shannon Johns' Journey (Part 1)
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29:03Ep. 125 You’ve heard me hint at her. You’ve heard me talk about how she walks the halls like a birth superhero. And today—she's finally here. Shannon Johns, the heart and soul behind Calming Nature Doula Services, joins the Healthy Illness Podcast for a deep and raw conversation about what it really takes to care, to show up, and to reclaim our pow…
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Grounding in Faith: Baptised in America's Storm
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21:42Ep. 124 As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Kelly Marie leans deeply into her faith—offering a timely reflection on love, compassion, and the power of spiritual recommitment in the face of national uncertainty. “We say we believe in families… but our policies don’t match our prayers.” Kelly shares her decision to be baptized again—an…
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Two event professionals—Tara Liaschenko and Molly Marsh—and author Maggie Jackson (“Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure”) explore the pitfalls and potential of uncertainty.By Meeting Professionals International
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#218 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Derek Hall
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41:36The world of ISO is often stumbled into as a result of being tasked with either Implementing or maintaining a Standard for a business. It is rarely a desired career path, and yet there are thousands of ISO professionals from all corners of the globe. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how…
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#217 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Alison Henshaw
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30:33ISO consultancy isn't a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don't know it exists until you're tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the c…
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How the Soft Girl Era Supports Healing and Self-Care
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17:56Ep. 123 What does it really mean to embrace your soft girl era? This week, Kelly Marie explores how softness isn’t weakness—it’s a powerful act of self-love. 💅🏾✨ In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, Kelly shares how a simple beauty treatment sparked a deeper reflection on mindfulness, self-care, and breaking free from grind c…
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#216 What is Environmental Emergency Preparedness?
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20:56Emergency preparedness is a term you're likely familiar with regarding Health & Safety, but its application is also a key part of the Best Practice Environmental Management Standard, ISO 14001. ISO 14001 aims to help organisations reduce their overall impact on the environment, and this includes mitigating and responding to any incidents that may a…
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Laura Kesselman and Leanne Calderwood discuss the importance of keeping your physical, digital and mental space organized.By Meeting Professionals International
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The Weight of the Cape — Healing from the Superwoman Schema
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25:18Ep 122: Have you ever felt like if you don't hold everything together, it will all fall apart? If so, you're not alone — and it's time to set yourself free. After giving a keynote speech with the Buffalo Chapter of The Links, Kelly Marie continues the conversation about the Superwoman Schema — the invisible weight you may be carrying. In this episo…
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#215 The Latest Trends On the Buy Side of the Voluntary Carbon Market
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22:34Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel There has been a global shift towards the sustainability effort in recent years, highlighted by various regulations and schemes aimed at businesses to help encourage a more sustainable way of operating. This has led to more focus on the voluntary use of carbon markets, in which companies help to fund d…
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#214 An Introduction to the voluntary carbon market
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30:02Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel No business can operate with zero emissions, there's only so much you can reduce before you need to look at offsetting the remainder to truly achieve Net Zero. Carbon offsetting comes in many forms, but the ones people will be most familiar with include purchasing carbon credits for nature restoration …
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Top Five Questions to Ask a Doula Before Adding Her to Your Birthing Team
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25:29Ep. 121 This Black Maternal Health Week Kelly Marie explores essential questions to ask when choosing a doula, focusing on training, services, compatibility, availability during labor, and backup plans. Drawing on her experience as a doula, Kelly emphasizes the importance of establishing clear communication and understanding individual needs. She a…
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#213 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Sarah Ball
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32:59ISO consultancy isn't a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don't know it exists until you're tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the c…
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Don’t Hire a Doula Until You Hear This: Questions Every Parent Should Ask
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30:15Ep. 120 Hiring a doula? Don’t do it until you hear this! As a certified doula in New York State, I know firsthand how choosing the right support for your birth journey can shape your entire experience. In today’s episode of the Healthy Illness Podcast, I’m sharing what I wish every expecting parent knew before hiring a doula—from the questions you …
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Who’s Advocating for You? The Role of Doulas in Maternal Health
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23:56Ep. 119 👶🏾Your voice matters in the delivery room. But is anyone truly listening? The reality is, Black women face higher risks during childbirth—but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. A doula can be your advocate, your guide, and your support system, ensuring that your birth plan is heard and honored. In this episode of Healthy Illness…
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#212 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Darren Morrow
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30:22We share a lot of success stories here on the ISO Show, along with hints, tips and updates to Standards, including insights from our consultants who work with Standards day in and day out. In our latest mini-series, we're taking a step back to introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common chall…
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Ep. 118 Are you striving for a more organized and balanced mental state in your daily life? In this episode, we unveil the transformative power of establishing daily routines and mindfulness practices to enhance your mental well-being. By integrating structured routines and mindfulness into your life, you can experience reduced stress, improved f…
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