Best Katy Butler Podcasts (2025)

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Joe Sealey: Cocaine Addiction, Alcohol and Recovery Behind the Real Housewives Of Cheshire 1:01:46

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Joe Sealey joins us to discuss cocaine addiction, alcohol misuse, grief, and recovery. Known to millions as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Cheshire, Joe shares the story that existed long before the cameras - the career-ending injury that ended his football dream, the sudd…

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The Death of Demographics: Why Values Drive Engagement, Culture, & Performance with David Allison 55:53

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What if almost everything we’ve been taught about motivating people at work is… wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Nicole Greer sits down with David Allison, the world’s leading expert on human values, to challenge outdated thinking around demographics, generations, and stereotypes. Drawing from research with over one million people worldwide, Dav…

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Katie Izzo: On to World XC After a Breakthrough 31:06

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Sarah Lorge Butler catches up with Katie Izzo after her runner-up finish at the USATF Cross Country Chamionships earlier this month. By finishing in the top six, Izzo earned a spot on the team that will represent the U.S. at the World Cross Country Championships on January 10 in Tallahassee, Florida. Katie discusses what makes her so good at cross …

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How a Mistake Turned Jingle Bells into a Christmas Song 4:19

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Jingle Bells is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs ever written… except it wasn’t written for Christmas at all. In this week’s Mistake of the Week, we unpack one of America’s most enduring cultural misconceptions: the belief that Jingle Bells has anything to do with Christmas. Originally titled One Horse Open Sleigh, the song debuted at a…

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Catch People Doing Things Right: The Remarkable Story of Ken Blanchard with Martha Lawrence 53:07

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In this inspiring episode of the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, host Nicole Greer sits down with Martha Lawrence, veteran editor, author, and long-time collaborator of leadership icon Ken Blanchard. Martha shares behind-the-scenes stories from more than two decades working alongside Blanchard, revealing how The One Minute Manager and the philosop…

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Presence, Faith, and Finding Meaning with Pastor Katie McNeal. 1:01:30

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In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Katie McNeal of St. John Lutheran Church in Mars for a thoughtful conversation about faith, creativity, and connection. Pastor Katie joined the St. John congregation in 2022, bringing with her a wide-ranging background, from Camp Lutherlyn and youth ministry work to earning advanced degrees at Yale Divinity S…

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From Medicare Fraud to Military Leadership: Learning Accountability After a Career-Defining Mistake (Dr. Josh McConkey) 42:16

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In Episode #332 of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Dr. Josh McConkey — emergency physician, Air Force Reserve Commander, combat-deployed medevac leader, and Pulitzer Prize–nominated author. Known as the “MacGyver Doc,” Josh has spent his career solving problems in high-pressure environments where you rarely get a second chance. Episode …

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Struggling to Stop Drinking? What Michelle Heaton Learned About Recovery 9:15

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In the first episode of Believe in People Extra, our new spin off miniseries, Michelle Heaton speaks openly about what it feels like to want to stop drinking and not be able to. She explains the medical dangers she didn’t understand, the shame that kept her stuck, and why addiction isn’t about a lack of willpower. Michelle shares the moment that ch…

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How a Lab Error Led to an Unnecessary Surgery 4:21

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A 32-year-old woman in Switzerland underwent an unnecessary surgery after her lab sample was mixed up at Basel University Hospital. Doctors believed she had cervical cancer. She didn’t — but the procedure went ahead anyway, potentially affecting her ability to carry a pregnancy in the future. In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban unpacks how suc…

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Where Passion Meets Partnership: The Merda Adams In Sports Media. 1:11:47

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Today's episode features a candid and engaging conversation with Jake and Mallory Merda Adams, a couple who have spent the last decade building parallel careers in the fast-paced world of sports journalism. Jake, a Temple grad originally from Northampton, PA, has spent nearly twelve years in the field, serving as a sports editor at The Carlisle Sen…

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Prosperity Thinking: 7 Core Principles to Transform Your Life & Money with Kim Butler 1:00:07

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What if prosperity has nothing to do with how much money you have—and everything to do with how you think? Join Nicole and guest Kim Butler as they dismantle scarcity thinking and teach you how to build a life—and culture—of abundance. In this powerful conversation, Nicole interviews financial strategist and 11-time author Kim Butler, whose newest …

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Ben Rosario on the Return of the Marathon Project | Episode 25 37:34

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Host Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Ben Rosario, CEO of the Marathon Project, about the return of the race, which takes place December 20-21 in Chandler, Arizona. Ben discusses what fans and runners should expect from the race, and how things have gone so far in year one. He also discusses as well as his decision to leave NAZ Elite, and how he's balan…

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Recovering from Workplace Bullying—and What Leaders Often Miss (Andy Regal) 57:28

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My guest for Episode #331 of My Favorite Mistake is Andy Regal, a longtime media executive whose career has included leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, Consumer Reports, Court TV, and CBS College Sports. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, “Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide…

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Alcohol, Relapse, Women’s Recovery Spaces & Breaking Generational Patterns 1:12:58

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Patti reflects on a lifetime shaped by silence, trauma, and survival. Growing up in a dysfunctional home in 1970s San Francisco - marked by alcoholism, emotional neglect, and parents who barely spoke - she began using alcohol and drugs at just 13 to escape overwhelming pain. By 16 …

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Laurie Henes on Building NC State's Winning Culture | Episode 24 31:43

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Sarah Lorge Butler talks to longtime NC State coach Laurie Henes, coming off the team's fourth NCAA cross country title in five years. Laurie discusses teamwork, managing nerves, what she's looking for in recruiting, the dynamics behind coaching some of the best collegiate runners, and much more. Laurie was an eight-time All-American at NC State an…

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How a Landing Gear Error Was Caught Before Disaster 4:36

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In this Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban breaks down an incident involving an American Airlines A319 on final approach to Phoenix — captured on video with its landing gear still up. A cockpit alert sounded, the crew realized what was missing, and the pilots executed a safe go-around. Their explanation to air traffic control? A perfectly understated…

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S.O.L.V.E. YOUR Toughest Leadership Problems with Dr. Katie Best 50:49

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In this powerful episode, Nicole sits down with Dr. Katie Best, leadership consultant, professor at the London School of Economics, and author of The 10 Toughest Leadership Problems. Together they walk through Katie’s practical S.O.L.V.E. framework—five simple steps leaders can use to untangle problems, gain clarity, and take meaningful action. Nic…

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Choosing Growth: An Honest Conversation with Heidi Nicholls Bowser. 1:03:06

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On this episode, Laura welcomes Heidi Nichols Bowser, a respected leader within the Butler YMCA community and an accomplished athlete with a lifelong love of sports. Heidi shares how she got her start in speed skating, the dedication that carried her through college tennis, and the career decisions that led her to Butler. Together, they explore the…

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Why Curiosity Drives Better Leadership (Debra Clary) 40:47

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My guest for Episode #330 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Debra Clary, a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with more than four decades of experience at organizations including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana. Episode page with video, transcript, and more She’s also a TEDx speaker, former off-Broadway perfo…

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How to Live an Artful Life: December 8:50

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Dear listeners, As we enter a new month of December, I wanted to share a teaser of the audiobook of my new book, How to Live an Artful Life. https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-live-an-artful-life/katy-hessel/9781529155204Here is an extract from the month of December, featuring its introduction and the first five days. Each month is based aroun…

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Bonus: Katy Hessel & Es Devlin 58:00

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I am so excited to bring you this conversation with the extraordinary Es Devlin, who joined me at Liberty last week to celebrate the release of How to Live an Artful Life. Es Devlin is an artist and stage designer renowned all over the world for her large-scale performative sculptures and environments – from theatre and opera design for the Nationa…

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The Inclusive Mindset: One Conversation at a Time with Justin Jones-Fosu 54:18

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What if the secret to building a vibrant culture isn’t a big initiative—but one meaningful human connection at a time? In this episode, Nicole welcomes leadership speaker, author, and inclusion strategist Justin Jones-Fosu for a rich conversation on The Inclusive Mindset and the everyday practices that make diversity and belonging come alive in our…

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Gratitude in a Tiny New York Apartment. 12:15

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This Thanksgiving, I'm sharing a story from my time living in New York with roommates from all over the world — people who, just a month earlier, were complete strangers to me. It was their first Thanksgiving, and our tiny apartment became a place where different languages, spices, cultures, and expectations collided into one shared meal. That nigh…

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Mike Smith: From NAU to the Swoosh TC | Episode 23 36:16

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Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Mike Smith about his transition from coaching cross country and track & field at Northern Arizona University to coaching Nike's Swoosh TC Flagstaff hub. Mike discusses his decision to leave NAU, work-life balance in coaching, how building a pro team is different from building a college team, the impact of NIL and the tra…

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From Toxic Culture to Empathic Leadership: Lessons in Empathy and Accountability (Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller) 41:58

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My guest for Episode #329 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a TEDx speaker, empathy and leadership expert, and author of The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Melissa shares the story of her “fa…

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Trauma, False Accusation, Alcohol Recovery and Rebuilding Life After Collapse 1:23:05

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, we conclude our two-part conversation with Andy Woodward, who reflects on the long-term psychological effects of childhood trauma and how those experiences shaped his later struggles with alcohol use, anxiety and identity. Andy shares how a false rape accusation in 2015 became a de…

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Childhood Trauma, Football Abuse and the Silence That Hid a Predator 1:19:21

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, we begin the first of a powerful two-part conversation with Andy Woodward, the former professional footballer whose bravery exposed one of the biggest safeguarding scandals in British sporting history. Andy was the first to go public with his experience of childhood sexual abuse at…

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Elise Cranny on Joining the M11 Track Club | Episode 22 29:27

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Two-time Olympian Elise Cranny discusses her decision to join the M11 Track Club, which is based in Manchester, England. The team is coached by Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows and includes Olympic medalists Keely Hodgkinson and Georgia Hunter Bell. Thank you to Aletheia Run for sponsoring this episode. Visit aletheia.run to start your free, no obl…

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Why Unlearning Old Habits Is Harder Than Learning New Ones 4:06

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In this edition of Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban tells a story that didn’t appear in any safety report or headline — it happened on a pickleball court. Early in learning the sport, Mark found his old tennis instincts taking over, leading to a very incorrect serve and a moment of embarrassment. What followed was a small but meaningful lesson in f…

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Rewrite the Story: Becoming a Secure Leader with Dr. Jaime Goff 51:23

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What if the stories you tell yourself are the very thing shaping — or sabotaging — your leadership? In this powerful episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole sits down with Dr. Jaime Goff, psychologist, executive coach, and author of The Secure Leader. Together, they unpack the hidden forces that shape how leaders think, feel, and beh…

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Tye Leung Schulze - Leah's Political Change Pick 26:23

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Leah finishes Political Change Month with the first Chinese woman to vote in America...and she was a pinball wizard. I know, I know seems like a jump but it’s a journey and we’re in it together. Learn all about Tye Leung Schulze in the final episode of Season 8.By Gal‘s Guide To The Galaxy

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Chris Lundstrom on Coaching Minnesota Distance Elite | Episode 21 34:29

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Sarah Lorge Butler talks to Minnesota Distance Elite coach Chris Lundstrom, whose athletes just had a great showing at the New York City Marathon. Annie Frisbie finished fifth in 2:24:12, Joel Reichow was sixth in 2:09:56, and Elena Hayday placed 12th in 2:31:22. Chris discussed his team's recent success, a key workout they did leading up to the ra…

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Racism, Culture, Trauma and Addiction Recovery as a British-Pakistani Muslim 1:10:32

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, we are privileged to sit down with Taz, whose life story spans racism, identity conflict, culture, trauma, addiction, and the long path to redemption. Born in Britain to Pakistani parents, Taz grew up between cultures – navigating violence, racism, and confusion around faith, mascu…

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How 531 Living Patients Were Mistakenly Declared Dead 6:30

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In this week’s Mistake of the Week, Mark Graban tells the story of a Maine hospital system that accidentally mailed condolence letters to 531 very-much-alive patients. The cause? A computer glitch — and a few missing fail-safes. Mark explores what this bizarre mix-up reveals about system design, automation, and trust in healthcare. Beyond the absur…

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Ray Ray's Wild Ride: A Cat's 100-Mile Journey 46:23

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Sometimes, the stories that stop us in our tracks are the ones we never see coming. After traveling 100 miles on the roof of a moving car, RayRay the Cat became a local legend — and a symbol of survival, connection, and second chances. Laura talks with RayRay's human, Margaret about that unbelievable day, the outpouring of support that followed, an…

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Lead with Language: The Power of Words to Build Culture and Connection with Genice DeCorte 49:46

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Do your words build up or tear down? In this heartfelt episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer, CSP — “The Vibrant Coach” — sits down with Genice DeCorte, CEO of HealthShare Credit Union, to talk about the real power of words in leadership. Genice shares her inspiring journey from a 16-year-old credit union co-op student to bec…

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Magda Keaney on Julia Margaret Cameron 40:40

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed curator, author, and expert in photography, Madga Keany. Currently the Head Curator of International Art at the National Gallery of Art, Canberra, Magda was most recently Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, and before that, Senior Curator, Photographs at the Nat…

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Jeanette Rankin - Katie's Political Change Pick 32:03

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Katie continues Political Change Month by talking about Jeannette Rankin, the first woman to hold federal office in the United States. The Republican Representative for Montana in 1916 and again in 1940. To this date, Jeannette is the only congresswoman to have represented Montana.By Gal‘s Guide To The Galaxy

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Part III-The Maze Finale: Corn, Chaos & The O.G. Behind The 3D Creativity. 1:06:57

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In this final chapter of The Maze series, we meet Rob Raifsnider — the creative force behind Ravenswood Manor and the original 3D Maze at The Beacon. Rob shares his passion for haunting artistry and decades of dedication to Halloween. Then, take one last ride through the Corn Maze with us — sights, sounds, and scares included. Sponsors: https://www…

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Katie Price & Kerry Katona: Cocaine Addiction, Recovery, Motherhood and Surviving Fame 40:48

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In this episode of Believe in People: Addiction, Recovery & Stigma, Katie Price and Kerry Katona sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about cocaine addiction, recovery, motherhood, mental health, and the double standards women continue to face in the public eye. Recorded live behind the scenes at Hull City Hall during their UK tour, Katie an…

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Slaying the Imposter Monsters: How to Silence Self-Doubt with Nanci Wilson 25:01

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Have you ever felt like you didn’t deserve your seat at the table — even after earning it? Then it’s time to meet the “Imposter Monsters” and learn how to slay the beasts within! From teller to trailblazer, Nanci Wilson’s journey proves that unexpected turns lead to extraordinary destinations. In this vibrant and hilarious conversation, Nicole and …

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Megan Fontanella on Gabriele Münter 42:06

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast today is the esteemed curator, Megan Fontanella. A specialist in Modern Art and Provenance at the Guggenheim New York, Fontanella’s research interests focus on late 19th and early 20th European art and the avant-garde in the USA. She has organised a plethora of exhibitions for the Guggenheim a…

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Alice Roosevelt - Bonnie's Political Change Pick 39:34

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Bonnie starts of Political Change Month with the infamous Alice Roosevelt. Have you heard the quote by her dad Theodore Roosevelt? “I can do one of two things. I can be President of the United States or I can control Alice Roosevelt. I cannot possibly do both.” Learn why on this week's episode.By Gal‘s Guide To The Galaxy

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Aliphine Tuliamuk: Marathoning and Motherhood | Episode 20 33:17

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Host Sarah Lorge Butler catches up with Olympian and professional runner Aliphine Tuliamuk days before she's scheduled to give birth to her second child. Aliphine discusses her return from hamstring surgery, signing with Brooks while she was injured, the timing of her pregnancy and delivery, her group chat with other pro runner moms, and much more.…

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Part II Of The Beacon Hotel: The Haunt. Community, Chaos, and a Haunted Maze! 43:20

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Part Two of The Beacon Hotel: The Haunt is here — and this time, I'm joined by Jordan Grady from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce and Audrianna Bly! Jordan and I relive our trip through the haunted maze, talk about what makes The Haunt such a Butler County favorite, and share some of the video and photos from that night (yes, the screams are r…

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The One Minute Jerk at Work: Building a Respectful Workplace with Rich Salon 30:23

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What if the biggest threat to your company culture isn’t strategy — it’s the jerks at work? In this lively and insightful episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole welcomes back Rich Salon, affectionately known as "Rich the HR Guy." Together, they explore the hilarious yet hard-hitting truths in his new book, The One Minute Jerk at Wor…

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Ekow Eshun on Toni Morrison, Octavia E. Butler, Hilary Mantel, Wangechi Mutu, and more 1:02:48

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I'm so excited to say that today’s guest on the Great Women Artist Podcast is the esteemed curator, writer, broadcaster and cultural trailblazer, Ekow Eshun. Born in North-west London in 1968, Eshun has been at the forefront of creative culture for decades.Writing across subjects and presenting documentaries, Eshun has curated groundbreaking exhibi…

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Lady Eleanor Butler & Sarah Ponsonby - Leah's Defiance Pick 29:47

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Leah wraps up Defiance Month with a pair of queer Irish ladies that she found so adorably defiant that she just wanted to be in their orbit and share their story. Remember Leah is high on cold medicine as she talks about Lady Eleanor Butler & Sarah Ponsonby. The Ladies of Llangollen were two upper-class women who lived together as a couple in the l…

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Looking Back: Katie Anderson & Isao Yoshino on Learning, Leadership, and Mistakes 39:35

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We’re going back to Episode 30 from January 2021, featuring Katie Anderson — author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn — and Isao Yoshino, the longtime Toyota leader whose career and lessons inspired her book. Episode page with video, transcript, and more It was such a privilege to talk with them then, and even more meaningful now, because I rec…

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Part I The Beacon Hotel Halloween Special: Behind The Haunt. 1:10:53

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Step inside the Beacon Hotel — a Butler County landmark where history, community, and a good scare all come together. In this first part of my Beacon Hotel Halloween special, I sit down with Nick, Roni, and Jamie — the creative forces behind The Haunt. We talk about what it takes to bring this annual Halloween experience to life, the pride they hav…