A podcast from Missy Manuel and Allison Babin from Manuel Builders. All are experts in the building process, and are now helping you build your life!
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Blockchain Bylines is your gateway to understanding the dynamics shaping the future of crypto. In this official Blockchain.com podcast, we reflect on evolving narratives and perspectives through discussions with some of the industry's biggest names and pioneers; covering where we’ve been, where we’re at right now, as well as what we can expect moving forwards. Since 2011, Blockchain.com has been facilitating the adoption of cryptocurrency through its extensive suite of products, with 90m+ wa ...
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Rigged for Dirt is an American adventure podcast hosted by Frank and Ali. Ali is a addicted project builder, former Brand Manager for 5.11 Tactical, past Marketing Director at KC Lights and now owner of Fast Friends Clothing co. Frank is a 20 year veteran of the outdoor industry working for Shimano's Bike Division. Eric is an avid outdoorsman heavily involved in archery, fly fishing and all things wheeled and off-road as well as an apparel design professional at Prana. Together they rediscov ...
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The Game Changer for Global Wealth w/ Ian de Bode
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25:33What if anyone, anywhere, could invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs, without a traditional brokerage? In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic Cary is joined by Ian de Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, to discuss how Ondo’s partnership with Blockchain.com is unlocking global access to tokenized stocks. Together, they explore how tokenizati…
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Why Vulnerability Beats Perfection When Leading Through Uncertainty
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13:31Leadership doesn’t happen on the mountaintop; it happens in the mud. We’re pulling back the curtain on what it means to lead when nothing is tidy, decisions are imperfect, and the pressure to “look polished” is loud. Instead of chasing an image, we walk through how presence beats perfection, why asking the so-called “dumb” question speeds up learni…
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Building a Company That Gives Life: Stewardship, Shade, and Resilient Culture
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14:28What kind of wake do you leave behind—calm water that carries people forward or chop that wears them out? We take that image and build a practical, human playbook for creating a company that gives life and a life that makes others stronger. From faith-shaped focus to day-to-day leadership habits, we map the small moves that add up to a culture peop…
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Turning Loss Into a Sharper Vision for Life and Work
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Digital Identity, Digital Capitalism and the Tokenized Future w/ Yat Siu
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42:06Is digital ownership the key to mass adoption? Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, thinks so, and he’s betting big on it. In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Yat explains why tokenization is about more than speculation and how digital identity could completely reshape trust, reputation, and value online.Expect to hear h…
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The Illusion of Control: Finding Peace in Letting Go
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7:33Surrender. The very word can make us uncomfortable. But what if the path to peace runs directly through letting go of what we can't control? On this episode of Building for Life, we dive into the challenging but transformative practice of surrender. We explore how acknowledging our lack of control—far from being a sign of weakness—actually becomes …
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Manuel Stotz, former President of the TON Foundation, joins Blockchain Bylines to talk about his new venture, the first TON digital asset treasury, TON Strategy Co. Nic and Manuel discuss how TON is positioned to join Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as a trillion-dollar protocol. Manuel breaks down how capital markets, adoption, and timing converge t…
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What if the bravest people aren't fearless at all? In this thought-provoking discussion, Missy Manuel and Allison Babin challenge conventional wisdom about courage by exploring how true bravery often means moving forward while carrying fear like a backpack. Through vulnerable personal stories, Missy shares how she navigated a high-stakes business o…
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When Life Burns Down: Finding Grace in Grief and Gratitude
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11:53Life rarely asks permission before demolishing our carefully constructed plans. Miss Emanuel knows this firsthand, having faced both her husband's unexpected death and a devastating propane grill explosion within six months. What makes her story remarkable isn't just her survival, but her ability to find genuine gratitude amid these life-altering c…
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The Global Crypto Policy Race w/ Erwin Voloder
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25:20Forget price. The real battle for crypto’s future is happening in policy.In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nicolas Cary is joined by Erwin Voloder, Head of Policy at the European Blockchain Association, to unpack the global crypto policy race. From America’s bold move to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve to Europe’s MiCA framework, they dive …
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When Life Shatters Your Blueprint: A Journey Through Grief and Growth
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12:50September 12th started like any other day for Missy Manuel. She dropped her husband Greg off at the airport, said goodbye, and went about her day. Hours later, she received the phone call that would change everything – his plane had crashed. In one moment, the life she had designed with her husband of 38 years was completely altered. This raw and p…
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Into the NIGHT: Exploring the Midnight Network
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20:43In this episode, Blockchain.com’s Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Nic Cary sits down with Fahmi Syed, President of the Midnight Foundation, to discuss rational privacy, transaction as a service, separating ownership from utility and the Midnight Network.
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Why We Built June: A Conversation on Privacy, Power & the Future of AI
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20:47In this follow-up to the June keynote, Blockchain.com Co-Founders Peter Smith and Nic Cary sit down for a personal, unfiltered conversation about the why behind June. From the evolution of internet trust, to the silent power of AI, they unpack the urgent need for privacy-first technology and the genesis of June.…
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Exploring: PAXG & Tokenizing Gold w/ Lesley Chavkin, Paxos
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17:05In this episode, Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, is joined by Lesley Chavkin, Global Head of Public Policy at Paxos, for a deep dive into PAX Gold (PAXG) - a regulated, asset-backed token representing one fine troy ounce of gold. They explore how PAXG fits into Paxos’ broader tokenization strategy, what sets it apart from traditional go…
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Exploring: ENA and the Synthetic Dollar w/ Conor Ryder, Ethena Labs
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33:27In this episode, James Ambrose, Head of Trading Operations and Treasury Services, fills in as host to speak with Conor Ryder, Head of Research at Ethena Labs. Together, they explore how ENA fits into Ethena’s broader ecosystem, what makes its tokenomics stand out, how it's gaining traction with institutional players, and why users might care about …
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Exploring: CELO and Real World Solutions with Founder Rene Reinsberg
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23:22In this episode of *Blockchain Bylines*, host Nic Cary sits down with Rene Reinsberg, Co-Founder and President of Celo, to explore how the mobile-first blockchain is delivering real-world financial tools, especially in emerging markets. From stablecoins and identity solutions to developer grants and governance, this conversation is packed with insi…
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AI Revolution Pt 3: Inside the AI Gold Rush w/ Shaw Walters
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38:00In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic Cary is joined by Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, to go deep into the chaotic and thrilling frontlines of the AI gold rush. From meme-shilling bots to life enhancing agents, Shaw has seen it all, and built the tools behind it. Forget abstract theory, this is what mass adoption actually looks like. Sha…
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AI Revolution Pt 2: Behind the Builders w/ Richard Muirhead
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41:56In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Richard Muirhead, Co-founder of web3 venture capital firm Fabric Ventures, joins us to explore the evolving landscape of AI through the lens of VC. In this wide ranging conversation, Richard shares what early stage AI investment is like these days, what value has gone unexplored in the AI space, the philosophy…
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The Next Era of Stablecoins w/ Andrew MacKenzie
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20:20Welcome to the next era of stablecoins. In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew MacKenzie, founder of Agant, the company behind GBPA, to unpack the rising influence of stablecoins in crypto, fintech, and global finance. From daily use cases to geopolitical implications, this is your essential guide to understanding why stablecoins matter right now …
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Bitcoin: The Simplest Financial Asset in the World w/ Yves Choueifaty
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32:34He launched the first open ended Bitcoin fund in the world, and now, Yves Choueifaty isn’t holding back. In this episode of Blockchain Byliens, the TOBAM CEO breaks down why Bitcoin is “the simplest asset in the world,” why he thinks Ethereum will go to 0, and what most people misunderstand about BTC. From the history of the European Central Bank t…
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AI Revolution: Morpheus and the Rise of Decentralized Intelligence
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41:33What if you could own your own AI? In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nicolas Cary talks with Morpheus contributors David Johnston and Bowen Belmer about building a decentralized AI future, putting the power in the hands of people, not corporations. They dive into the philosophy behind decentralized AI, smart agents, o…
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Debating Digital Assets: Bitcoin, Crypto, and Beyond with Susie Violet Ward
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30:31In this special episode of 'Blockchain Bylines,' Nicolas Carey, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com, hosts Bitcoin maxi Susie Violet Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, to debate essential topics including institutions getting involved in crypto, the regulatory landscape in the UK, whether memecoins have a place in the market …
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Bears, Bulls & Berachain: From Lore to Liquidity with Smokey
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39:51In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Berachain co-founder Smokey the Bera joins the Blockchain.com team for a Berachain crash course, talking about everything from the Berachain lore, to anonymity in the space, to how bullish or bearish he’s feeling on hot crypto narratives. Explore the Berachain ecosystem with Smokey. Expect to learn about Berac…
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Bridging the Cross-Chain Gap with Philipp Zentner from LI.FI
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21:51In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com chats with Philipp Zentner, Co-founder and CEO of LI.FI, a bridge & DEX aggregation protocol. Join us as Zentner explains the technical challenges of scaling blockchain networks, the importance of interoperability and the inception, functions, and future of LI.FI.…
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After Web3: The Post Web with Jasper De Maere
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22:07In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic sits down with Jasper De Maere, Head of Research at Outlier Ventures, to discuss the the 'Post Web.' They dive into the intersection between AI and blockchain and the radical reimagining of the web. Jasper shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto and explains the implications of AI-driven auto…
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In this episode Nic sits down with Cailin Doran, Communications Contributor from BONK to dive into the BONK ecosystem and the wild world of memecoins. Together they break down why memecoins capture the internet’s attention, discuss real world applications, and challenge memecoin skepticism.
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From TradFi to Crypto: Market Evolution & Institutional Adoption with Sarah Olsen from Europa Partners
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17:12In this episode, Nic Cary, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com, interviews Sarah Olsen, Managing Partner at Europa Digital Assets (Europa Partners). They discuss Sarah's journey from traditional finance to crypto, the impact of the US's new policies on crypto, Europa Partners future in the evolving crypto landscape, and the growing insti…
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How Far We’ve Come: A Crypto Reunion and 2025 Predictions with OG Helen Disney from Unblocked
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25:30In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com reunites with old friend and crypto OG Helen Disney, founder and CEO of Unblocked. The two discuss how far the industry has come since the first big Bitcoin conference in Amsterdam. They dive into misconceptions about the industry, exciting use cases, and their pred…
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Securing Your Bitcoin: Bitkey and the Future of Self-Custody with Jason Karsh
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23:34In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, Co-Founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Jason Karsh, Business Lead at Bitkey to discuss the future of self-custody and the innovative solutions Bitkey offers. We dive into the details of Bitkey's user-friendly hardware and software wallets, designed to empower individuals to take control of th…
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Unlocking Broad Crypto Exposure: Jordan Tonani from Index Coop
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16:14In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Jordan Tonani from Index Coop, a collective that builds decentralized structured products that make crypto simple, accessible and secure. The pair dive into Index Coop’s mission and discuss the future of crypto indexing.…
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Ep. 115 - Chuck & Mason Converse (before he left Milestar)...This one's way late but still good.
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45:43Well, we had Chuck on the podcast when he was still with Milestar and things were going well. Since then he's gone onto other things but this is still a great episode with Chuck and his wife Mason. Everything from 7ast times on a trail, running a media company, his time at Milestar and more.By Rigged for Dirt
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Ep. 116 - Hanging with Matt Frick from Camp4lo.com. Presented by Goose Gear.
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35:05Hanging out with our friend, Matt Frick. Creator of one of the best Overland adventure trips south of the border, Camp 4lo. Giving every style of off-roader a little something they'l have fun at and great food and bitchin views all along the way. Check them out at Camp4lo.comBy Rigged for Dirt
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Cross-Chain Revolution: Inside GASP’s Vision for Decentralized Finance with Gleb Urvanov
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19:49In this episode we sit down with Gleb Urvanov, co-founder and tech lead of GASP, to explore the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). We cover GASP's innovative cross-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) designed for gas-free, secure, and fast transactions across multiple blockchains. Gleb shares insights on the challenges of traditional DeFi, the …
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We appreciate you tuning in to the Building for Life Podcast! We are so excited to close out this season and prepare for next season, which will start in January of 2025. Join us again, as we'll be discussing all things building - homes and lives - with great interviews and brand new content. Please join us then!…
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Decentralising Privacy With Alex Page: Nillion's Revolution In Secure Data Computation
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33:49In this episode of "Blockchain Bylines," Nicolas Cary, co-founder of Blockchain.com, interviews Alex Page, founder of Nillion, a pioneering secure computation network. The discussion explores Alex's journey from investment banking to blockchain, driven by a fascination with decentralization. They delve into Nillion's mission to enhance privacy and …
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Building for Life: Navigating Adversity and Transforming Setbacks into Stepping Stones
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10:55Ever feel like you're juggling too many challenges at once? This week on the Building for Life podcast, Missy Manuel and Taylor Burtner are here to share their firsthand experiences of turning tough times into growth opportunities. We take you behind the scenes at Manual Companies, where exhaustion and setbacks have pushed us to our limits. Discove…
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Building for Life: Embracing Change and Overcoming Growth Pitfalls with Cheryl Evans
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10:48Can you imagine breaking free from the never-ending hustle and bustle of everyday life to truly connect with yourself and your spiritual guidance? Join Cheryl Evans and me, Missy Manuel, on this enlightening episode of the Building for Life podcast as we uncover the common pitfalls that often hinder personal growth. We discuss how our fast-paced so…
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Ep. 114 - Jessi, Jeffy, Hooking and High Stress Situations at the Rebelle Rally. Presented by Goose Gear.
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25:23Eric and Ali hang out with Jessi Puffenburger at Overland Expo West 2024.By Rigged for Dirt
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Navigating Growth: Embracing Self-Awareness and Mindfulness in a Post-Pandemic World
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12:18Ready to embark on a transformative journey of growth and healing? Join me, Missy Manuel, as I sit down with my dear friend and seasoned therapist, Cheryl Evans, for a heartfelt conversation about the unprecedented surge in self-improvement and therapy, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheryl sheds light on the urgency and hunger pe…
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Building for Life: Embracing Brokenness and Cultivating Self-Control for Healing
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13:37Ever wondered how acknowledging personal brokenness can pave the way for profound healing? Join Missy Manuel, Allison Babin, and Hailey Stroderd on the Building for Life podcast as they guide you through their own stories of trauma, anxiety, and the misplaced blame resulting from the illusion of control. Through heartfelt conversations, they reveal…
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Building for Life: Healing from Within Through Community and Accountability
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15:15What does it take to truly heal and transform from within? Join us on this deeply moving episode of the Building for Life podcast, where Hailey shares her powerful journey of healing and growth. Discover how, despite entering marriage with deep-seated wounds from the past, Hailey found hope through a spiritual community and a godly family. When her…
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Breaking Free: Embracing Growth and Healing Through Community and Vulnerability
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14:17Ever wondered how to break free from the chains of your past and truly transform your life? This week, we sit down with Hailey Stroderd, who shares her incredible journey of personal growth and healing. Hailey opens up about "firing the liar" and "crucifying the victim"—two powerful concepts she uses to dismantle false narratives and overcome a vic…
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Building for Life: Hailey Stroderd's Journey from Darkness to Divine Freedom
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13:10Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly break free from a life of bondage and start anew? Join us on the Building for Life podcast as we welcome our special guest, Hailey Stroderd, a woman whose journey from a life-threatening lifestyle to transformative freedom will leave you awe-inspired. Born into a realm of shame and a broken love story, …
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Building for Life: Unlocking Summer Growth Through Stories and Connections
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12:39What if the key to personal growth this summer lies in the stories you read and the people you meet? Join Missy, Taylor, and Allison on the latest episode of the Building for Life podcast as we explore how summer can be a transformative season for both our minds and hearts. Taylor dives into her current reads—"Fans First" by Jesse Cole and "A Man's…
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Building for Life: Embracing Travel for Personal Growth and Presence
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11:34Ever wondered how stepping out of your comfort zone can transform your life? Join us as Missy Manuel shares her vibrant experiences from her recent trip to Italy, where she navigated through unfamiliar foods and fast-paced schedules while discovering the power of being intentional and present. Learn how disrupting your routine, whether through inte…
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Ep 113 - Overland Expo West - Francis Manuel and his Super Pacific Tundra
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20:56Ali sits down with longtime friend and past podcast guest, Francis Manuel, for a quick catch-up to talk about his new build with Super Pacific and balancing work, life and passions.By Rigged for Dirt
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Building for Life: Transforming Summer into a Season of Growth and Connection
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10:22Ever wondered if your summer could be more than just a series of lazy days and chaotic family gatherings? This episode of the Building for Life podcast promises to transform your perspective on the season! Join Taylor Burtner and Allison Babin as they share personal stories and practical advice on turning summer into a time for intentional growth. …
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Driving Innovation: Transforming Transport With DIMO and DePIN
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25:34Join us for this episode, where we sit down with Alex Rawitz, co-founder of the groundbreaking DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) protocol, DIMO. Alex shares his insights on how decentralized technologies are transforming the automotive sector, offering unprecedented control and transparency. Tune in to discover how these innova…
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Building for Life: Overcoming Addiction and Restoring Lives Through Faith and Commitment
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13:01Ever wondered how one moment of clarity can turn a life around? Learn about Ryan Prince’s incredible journey from addiction to redemption in our latest episode of the Building for Life podcast. Ryan, a construction manager on the residential side, opens up about his middle-class upbringing and the choices that led him to an 18-year struggle with ad…
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Living Fully: Embracing Wisdom, Authenticity, and Meaningful Connections
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11:45Imagine realizing that the key to a fulfilled life lies in wisdom, self-belief, and authenticity. Reflecting on personal battles with insecurities, we offer heartfelt advice to our younger selves, emphasizing the importance of not taking things too personally and embracing our unique identities. You'll hear stories about the liberation that comes f…
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