Best Janet Jaimes Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 97: The Case for College Athletes as Unionized Employees. With Jennifer Abruzzo, former NLRB General Counsel 50:56

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Send us a text On this episode, I'm joined by the former General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, Jennifer Abruzzo. Jennifer discusses: 1) Why she thinks college athletes should be unionized employees who engage in collective bargaining 2) Why collective bargaining help, not hurt, college athletics as a whole 3) How and why conferenc…

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Janet Grondin: Top Gun to CEO 29:30

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CEO of Stellar Solutions and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Janet Grondin shares her path from small-town Iowa to leading a woman-owned small business. She reflects on pivotal moments such as growing up watching her father build a plane in their shed, her early work on the Delta rockets and GPS modernization, and her transition to industry. Janet a…

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Ep. 96: College Sports and the Looming Title IX Challenges, with Janet Judge 39:46

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Send us a text Legendary Title IX and sports lawyer, Janet Judge, joins to talk about the potential Title IX issues in college sports raised by the new roster caps, revenue sharing with athletes, the college sports executive order, and everything else you wanted to know about Title IX and gender equity issues in college sports. Thank you for listen…

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Gower Hour, Episode 14: Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Counties Matt Chase 57:41

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with the Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Counties Matthew Chase. They explored various topics including how federal policies impact counties, broadband access, educational opportunities, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens…

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Caroline Massey: Revealing the Hidden Engine of NASA 36:28

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Caroline Massey, Vice President, Civil Space Portfolio, at PTX, LLC, shares her 30+ year journey from portfolio management at NASA Goddard and Wallops to shaping civil space operations in the private sector. Caroline breaks down the business of space, explaining how contracts and partnerships drive NASA’s missions, why recompetes matter, and the ev…

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Ep. 95: Breaking Down the NFLPA Saga, with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio 35:31

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Send us a text Mike Florio, creator and longtime editor of Pro Football Talk, author, radio host, television commentator, co-host of the Daily NFL Talk Show on Peacock with Chris Sims, and contributor to NBC's Sunday night NFL Studio show, Football Night in America, joins to talk about the latest in the ongoing NFL Players Association saga, why he …

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Ep. 94: An Inside Look at Buying and Selling Pro Sports Teams, Stadium Development, and Private Equity in Pro and College Sports, with Sports Business Lawyer Irwin Raij 55:49

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Send us a text Irwin Raij, partner at Sidley and Co-Chair of their Entertainment, Sports, and Media Group, joins the pod to discuss what it means to be a sports business lawyer, issues around buying and selling pro sports teams, trends in sports stadiums and real estate development, and the influx of private equity money in US pro sports and the c…

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Dr. Erika Hamden: Exploring Our Weird Universe 37:13

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Astrophysicist and University of Arizona professor Dr. Erika Hamden joins Shawn to talk about her lifelong passion for space, her path from Harvard and Columbia to leading cutting-edge telescope missions, and why resilience is key in science. She shares stories from balloon-powered telescope missions like Fireball, her upcoming NASA Pioneer mission…

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Gower Hour, Episode 13: Chief Executive Officer and President of the Rural Counties Representatives of California Patrick Blacklock 59:08

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Rural Counties Representatives of California Patrick Blacklock. They explored various topics including broadband access, one-size-fits-all state policies, and wildfire prevention in rural California, and much more. Listen in as we bring you…

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Ep. 93: Federal Legislation for College Sports? Breaking down the SCORE Act with Congresswoman Lori Trahan. 32:40

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Send us a text Congresswoman Lori Trahan, a former DI college volleyball player and a go-to voice in Congress on college sports issues (among many other issues) gives her perspective on the SCORE Act, the college sports bill that has progressed further than any other piece of college sports legislation. Rep. Trahan also gives insight into the debat…

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Jaime Kline: Satellites, Self Exploration, and Satya 40:00

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In this episode, we meet Jaime Kline, Vice President of Operations at Relative Dynamics and founder of Satya Yoga and Wellness. With over two decades in aerospace, Jaime shares how her childhood dream led her from Space Camp to NASA missions, and how her engineering roots evolved into leadership roles managing significant space programs. She opens …

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Ep. 92: The Collision between Immigration Law and College Sports: Can International College Athletes be Paid in the New NIL Era? With Sports Immigration Lawyer Catherine Haight 42:36

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Send us a text On this episode, we tackle the collision of immigration law and college sports. With 100s of millions of dollars now flowing to college athletes, are international athletes allowed to get a piece of the new revenue pie? To help me break it all down, I’m joined by Catherine Haight, founder of Haight Law Group and a veteran sports immi…

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Ep. 91: The Collision between Title IX and the New NIL Era in College Sports, with Arthur Bryant. 52:16

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Send us a text On this episode, we tackle the pending and looming Title IX challenges to NIL payments to college athletes from collectives and challenges to the new payments that schools will be making directly to athletes. To help me break it all down, I'm joined by Arthur Bryant, the lawyer who is bringing many of these lawsuits, and it was repr…

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Debbie Wells: Growing Tomatoes on the Space Station 36:08

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In this episode, we’re joined by Debbie Wells, Vice President (Exploration/Energy/Environment) at Leidos and biomedical engineer whose work has helped shape the future of astronaut health and space research. From supporting experiments like “Chix in Space” to advancing food systems for long-duration missions, Debbie shares her fascinating journey t…

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Ep. 90: The Future of Olympic Sports, with Dr. Jaime Gordon. 42:03

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Send us a text Dr. Jaime Gordon, CEO of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, joins the pod to discuss the future of Olympic sports and the impact—including schools dropping sports-that the new rules in college sports will have on Olympic sports on college campuses and beyond, and what can be done to protect these opportunities. Thank you fo…

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Ep. 89: The Final House vs. NCAA Podcast (for now) with...Grant House! 58:41

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Send us a text After five years of talking about the House case and the House settlement, I'm joined by none other than Grant House, the actual House in House. Grant talks about his role and goal with the lawsuit, his views on the settlement, and much more. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gab…

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Gower Hour, Episode 12: Superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School District Jaime Green 58:37

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with the Superintendent of the Trinity Alps Unified School District Superintendent Jaime Green. They explored various topics including rural education, legislative efforts in Washington D.C., and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens of the next gener…

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Ep. 88: Title IX in the New College Sports Landscape and an Appeal of the House Settlement. With John Clune, Partner at Hutchinson, Black and Cook. 30:55

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Send us a text John Clune, partner at Hutchinson Black and Cook, joins the pod to discuss the Title IX lawsuits that many schools will likely face because they are (reportedly) planning to distribute up to 90% of the new payments under the House settlement to male athletes, primarily football and men's basketball players. We will also talk about th…

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Ep. 87: A New Era in College Sports, with Troy Dannen, Athletic Director at University of Nebraska 42:27

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Send us a text Troy Dannen, Athletic Director at University of Nebraska, and the newest member of the College Football Playoff Committee, joins the pod to give an inside look at the changes we're about to see in big time college sports-- from schools directly compensating players, to new oversight of NIL deals, to the future of football governance …

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Kelly Page: Carrying the Torch Toward Lunar Hospitality 39:32

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Today on In Her Orbit, we're joined by Kelly Page, President of Barrios Technology, a woman-owned and operated small business with a long-standing legacy supporting NASA and advancing space exploration. Kelly shares her journey from growing up surrounded by the space industry to becoming the second-generation leader of a trailblazing woman-owned bu…

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Carol Craig: From a One-Woman Startup to the First Woman to Go Public in Space 42:06

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In this episode, we're joined by Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space and Craig Technologies. As the first female founder to take a space company public, Carol shares the journey that led her from a career in the Navy to building a legacy in space and defense. She also discusses the challenges she’s faced as a woman in the aerospace industry…

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Ep. 86: Life After House-- What's Next for the NCAA? With the Lead Outside Counsel for the NCAA, Rakesh Kilaru 48:56

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Send us a text Rakesh Kilaru, lead outside counsel for the NCAA in the House case, rejoins the podcast to talk about how the settlement will be operationalized, the possibility of an appeal of the settlement, why he believes that this settlement will lead to more legal stability for the NCAA, and much more. We will also talk about the new wave of e…

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Gower Hour, Episode 11: California State Assemblyman Damon Connolly 59:39

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with California State Assemblyman Damon Connolly. They explored various topics including wildfire mitigation, housing affordability, water sustainability, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens of the next generation of leaders.…

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Ep. 85: The Fate of College Sports (and the House Settlement) with Steve Molo, Lead Counsel for 100+ Athlete Objectors 47:43

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Send us a text On this episode, we’re talking more House settlement—this time I’m joined by Steve Molo, lead counsel for the largest group of athlete objectors. Steve explains why he thinks the settlement should be rejected, possible next steps if the settlement is approved, and much more. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news …

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Laurie Labra: An Enduring Commitment to Human Space Flight 26:53

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In this episode, we’re joined by Laurie Labra, Vice President of the Science and Space Human Exploration Division at KBR. With a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Houston and a career in aerospace spanning more than three decades, Laurie leads a team of over 2,750 employees and oversees multiple high-value contracts that support …

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Meghan Pipitone: Revolutionizing Carbon Dioxide Removal for Sustainability in Space and on Earth 32:36

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In this episode, we’re joined by Meghan Pipitone, Advanced Project Engineer at Honeywell and co-inventor of life-sustaining technologies for spacecraft and marine environments. With a background in electrical engineering from the University of San Diego, Meghan has played a key role in developing CO₂ removal systems for NASA missions, including the…

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Ep. 84: The Latest on the Twists and Turns in the House v. NCAA Settlement with Co-Lead Counsel, Steve Berman 42:20

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Send us a text Steve Berman, Co-Lead Counsel for the plaintiff in the House case, rejoins the podcast to discuss the latest developments in the House settlement and the future of college sports. Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .…

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Gower Hour, Episode 10: Chair of the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission Janet Pauli and Lake County Supervisor Eddie Crandell 44:04

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with Chair of the Mendocino County Inland Water and Power Commission Janet Pauli and Lake County Supervisor Eddie Crandell. They explored various topics including the Potter Valley Project, it's implications for the North Coast, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politi…

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Ep. 83: The College Football Video Game and the Future of College Athlete Group Licensing with Casey Schwab 48:16

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Send us a text There is a multi-billion dollar college sports issue that is flying under the radar-- the EA Sports College Football game and group licensing rights for college athletes. I'm joined by Casey Schwab, president and founder of Pathway Sports, a company that is offering every D1 football athlete the chance to participate in the first-ev…

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Kirsten Whittingham: Building the Future of Space Habitats 43:45

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In this episode, we’re joined by Kirsten Whittingham, President of MAX SPACE, the company developing expandable space habitats designed for greater livability, lower cost, and easier launches. With a background in aerospace engineering and leadership roles at Axiom Space and Pratt & Whitney, Kirsten brings a wealth of experience and a passion for o…

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Maraia Tanner: Engineering Access to Space and a More Sustainable Future 38:04

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In this episode, we’re joined by Maraia Tanner, Chairwoman of the Board and CEO of STAR HARBOR, the company behind the world’s first publicly accessible spaceflight training facility. With a degree in astrophysics from UC Irvine, Maraia’s career spans the commercial and defense sectors, including engineering roles at TRW, Northrop Grumman, NASA, an…

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Gower Hour, Episode 9: Former California State Senator Josh Newman 55:32

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with Former California State Senator Josh Newman. They explored various topics including CTE programs, broadband, his political future, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens of the next generation of leaders.…

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Ep. 82: The Dawn of a New Era in College Sports with Jeffrey Kessler and Rakesh Kilaru 45:21

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Send us a text A preview and prediction of the impending House settlement, featuring the lead lawyers from both sides. Rakesh Kilaru (lead counsel for the NCAA) and Jeffrey Kessler (lead counsel for the House plaintiffs) join me to break down everything you need to know about this historic settlement. Thank you for listening! For the latest in spor…

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Lauren Fell: Bridging Quantum Cognition and the Future of Human Exploration 37:05

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In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Fell, an Outreach and Marketing specialist at Lunar Outpost Oceania and a PhD candidate in Quantum Cognition. Lauren’s cutting-edge research explores how quantum concepts shape human intuition, particularly in trust-based decision-making. Lauren has contributed to projects like reforestation in the Galapagos …

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Ep. 81: The Doctors are in the House! With Dr. Brian Hainline and Dr. James Borchers 50:39

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Send us a text On this episode, we'll be tackling one of the thorniest recurring issues in all of sports, and at every level of sport: what happens when a coach tries to interfere with a team doctor's medical decision about returning a player to the field and about their care and treatment. Joining me to break this down are Dr. James Borchers, long…

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Michelle Lucas: Inspiring the Next Generation to Look Towards the Stars 39:10

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In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Lucas, a trailblazer in space and education. From working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center to becoming a technical instructor for astronauts and flight controllers, Michelle’s career has been driven by her passion for space. But her journey didn’t stop there. Michelle founded Higher Orbits, a nonprofit dedica…

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Gower Hour, Episode 8: Chair of the California Democratic Party Rusty Hicks 59:25

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with the Chair of the California Democratic Party Rusty Hicks. They explored various topics including broadband access, rural living, the 2024 election, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens of the next generation of leaders.…

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Diane Howard: From Fashion Executive to the White House 35:15

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In today's episode, we're joined by Diane Howard, Principal of sur l'espace PLLC and Visiting Professor at UT Austin School of Law/Strauss Center for International and Security Studies. Diane takes us through her unique career journey, from the fashion industry to space law, and ultimately to her former role as Director of Commercial Space Policy a…

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Meagan Crawford: Launching Businesses to Success 43:04

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In today's episode, we're joined by Meagan Crawford, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SpaceFund, Co-Founder of the NewSpace Business Plan Competition, and Host of the Mission Eve Podcast. This week, Meagan dives into her journey of starting her own VC firm, how startups can find success through space business plan competitions, and the importance…

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Gower Hour, Episode 7: California State Assemblyman Chris Rogers 59:56

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with California State Assemblyman Chris Rogers. They explored various topics including wildfire mitigation, education funding, water rights, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens of the next generation of leaders.…

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Ep. 80! Strenuous Objections and the Future of the Proposed House Settlement 31:38

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Send us a text On this episode, we're going to cover...what else?! The House case and the objections that were recently filed to try to convince Judge Wilkin to reject the proposed settlement. To help me break it all down, I'm joined by one of the objectors, Len Simon. Len has practiced law for over 50 years, including many sports law cases and ma…

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Beth Mund: Sending Stories to Space 42:12

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In today's episode, we're joined by Beth Mund, Owner of Stellar Communications, Executive Director and Founder of STORIES of Space, and Host and Creator of the Casual Space Podcast. In this week's conversation, Beth takes a seat at the other side of the podcast table where she shares her experience as a a former Public Affairs Officer at NASA'S Joh…

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Ep. 79: Sedona Prince and Jim Cavale on the House Settlement, a College Athlete Players Association, and the Rise of Women's Basketball 59:58

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Send us a text On this episode, I'm joined by Sedona Prince and Jim Cavale to talk about Sedona’s involvement as a named plaintiff in the House v NCAA case, Jim’s role in attempting to create a players association for college athletes, and their view on the role and power of college athletes going forward. We also talk about the growth of women’s c…

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Marisa Achée: Keep Your Friends Close and Your "Competimates" Closer 34:20

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Today on In Her Orbit, we're joined by Marisa Achée, the Chief Business Development Officer at a.i. solutions. Join us in this week's conversation where we discuss the marriage between engineering and business development, fostering an employee-centric company culture in small businesses, and how to collaborate with your competitors, transforming t…

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Gower Hour, Episode 6: California State Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick 59:42

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with California State Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick. They explored various topics, including rural inequities, career pathways, and much more. Listen in as we bring you closer to today's politics through the lens of the next generation of leaders.…

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The In Her Orbit Holiday Special 38:00

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Today on In Her Orbit, we’re bringing together some of our favorite moments from our first year of podcasting. The conversation ranges from professional success and mentorship, to community and family, bringing a comprehensive picture to the female experience in the space industry. —- Guests featured: Dr. Tanya Harrison // Apple | Spotify Loretta H…

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Psychedelics and Christianity with Rev. Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles 53:44

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Rev. Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles is a Professor of New Testament and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Jaime is a leading authority on faith and the use of psychedelics in both therapeutic and religious contexts. Her work in the area of psychedelics aims to build bridges between the m…

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Sheila Lucas: Building Brave Women in STEM Careers 36:48

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Today on In Her Orbit, we're joined by Sheila Lucas, A Strategic Growth Leader focusing on Strategy & Business Development and Space Ground Solutions at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Join us in this week's conversation where we explore the multitude of pathways to the space industry, and the importance of fostering confidence in young wom…

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Ep. 78: The $20 Million Question- Can Schools Share Revenue with their Athletes Without Getting Sued Under Title IX? (Probably Not). With Kelleigh Fagan from CCH&A 33:06

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Send us a text With the dawn of a new era of college sports almost upon us, schools are preparing to share up to $20 million a year with their athletes. Many of these schools appear to be planning to pay football and men's basketball players a large chunk of that $20 million. How can schools divide up the money between male and female athletes with…

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Gower Hour, Episode 5: Post-Election Episode 58:41

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In this episode of Gower Hour, host Bode Gower sat down with elected officials from all across Mendocino County, sharing their plans and priorities for their communities. He'll also be offering his post-election analysis from a young person’s perspective, diving into one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. Listen in as we bring you…