Best PML Podcasts (2025)

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S6E49 Pipeline Media Lab (PML) Announcement 52:33

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Send us a text In this special episode, Aaron and Brad introduce Pipeline Media Lab (PML) — a new initiative built for engineers, by engineers. We talk about why we’re creating PML: engineers don’t need more ads, they need education, practical insights, and real stories from people solving hard problems. PML brings all of that into one ecosystem—po…

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S6E52 Rob Donley | Kaizen, Communication, & the Design Squiggle 51:06

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Send us a text This episode is a rerun. Rob Donley has a deep understanding of how engineering works. Kicking off his engineering career from a young age building RC cars and model rockets, he has provided design and leadership capabilities for many companies over the years, and brings to the table not just the ability to design something, but to u…

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5 Surprising Perimenopausal symptoms No One Warns You About 12:56

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Perimenopause symptoms aren’t always hot flashes or missed periods. In this video, I break down 5 surprising perimenopause symptoms women aren’t warned about and explain why they happen. Perimenopause can show up in ways that feel confusing, random, and even unsettling, especially if no one ever told you what to expect in your 40s. In this video, w…

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11 Weird Perimenopause Symptoms That Are Actually Common in Women Over 40 8:50

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Perimenopause symptoms can feel random, confusing, and even alarming, but many of them are actually common signs of hormonal change. In this episode, we explore unusual but real perimenopause symptoms, early menopause symptoms, and how shifting hormones impact the nervous system and overall women’s health in your 40s. If you’ve ever wondered whethe…

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S6E51 Eric Richins | What It's Like Being A Packaging Engineer 20:10

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Send us a text Join us on-site at Stryker as we explore the world of packaging engineering with Eric Richins, a packaging engineer with 10 years of experience in the industry. In this insightful interview, Eric discusses the various aspects of packaging from primary to tertiary, highlighting the importance of packaging in maintaining product steril…

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9 Symptoms of Perimenopause 7:49

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Perimenopause doesn’t usually show up all at once — and it rarely looks the way most of us expect. For many women over 40, the first signs are subtle. Easy to overlook. Easy to explain away as stress, work, or “just getting older.” In this video, I walk through 9 perimenopause symptoms women over 40 shouldn’t ignore — and how they often begin quiet…

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S6E50 Brad & Aaron | The Case for Better Professional Communication 55:06

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Send us a text In this special format-breaking episode of the Being An Engineer podcast, Aaron and Brad sit down together—no guest, no script—to talk through an issue almost every engineer has bumped into at some point: the slow erosion of professional communication. The conversation starts with a LinkedIn post Brad wrote after experiencing repeate…

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S6E48 Brent Lavin | Bridging Engineering & Commercialization 45:31

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Send us a text Few people enter the MedTech world because of a personal experience with the technology itself—but for Brent Lavin, that’s exactly where it began. At just 23 years old, a CT scan that revealed an urgent medical issue also sparked a lifelong passion for medical technology and its power to save lives. That moment became the foundation …

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S6E47 Brogan Miller | Being a Doula for Hardware Startups, Manufacturing in Asia, and How to Start Networking 44:24

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Send us a text Brogan Miller, PE is a startup veteran, product engineer, and the founder of Doula Studios, a consultancy dedicated to helping early-stage hardware companies bring their ideas into reality. Calling himself a “doula for startups,” Brogan supports entrepreneurs as they navigate the often-chaotic birth of new products, offering hard-won…

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S6E46 Rick James | ANSYS & Engineering Simulation 50:14

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Send us a text Rick James is the Chief Executive Officer at SimuTech Group, North America’s largest ANSYS Elite Channel Partner. With a 25+ year career at the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering, he has spearheaded multi-million dollar projects, FEA analyses, drop testing, and reliability-driven design efforts in industries from s…

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S6E45 Jeremy Jarrett | Legal Advice & Strategy for Starting An Engineering Business 51:37

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Send us a text Our guest today is Jeremy Jarrett, an attorney at Sacks Tierney in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he focuses on corporate, securities, and finance law. Jeremy brings more than 10 years of experience advising businesses on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, recapitalizations, commercial lending, and equit…

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S6 E44 Ryan Stevenson | Working on Apple’s Vision Pro & Launching a Freelance Engineering Business 52:48

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Send us a text Ryan Stevenson is a versatile mechanical engineer whose career spans high-profile tech companies, outdoor gear innovators, and entrepreneurial ventures. After earning his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University, Ryan launched into product development roles that combined advanced CAD, manufacturing engine…

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S6 E43 Greg Mark | Founding Markforged & Backflip.ai 54:49

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Send us a text This episode is a rerun. In this fascinating episode of Being an Engineer, our host Aaron Moncur sits down with Greg Mark, a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized 3D printing with Markforged and is now transforming design workflows with his AI company, Backflip. Greg shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, technological…

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S6E42 Ramzi Marjaba | From Idea to Approval: Persuasion for Engineers 55:03

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Send us a text Ramzi Marjaba is a seasoned Solution Engineer and consultant currently with Veeam Software, working remotely from Ottawa since March 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly four years as a Senior Solution Specialist at Keysight Technologies, managing Eastern Canada accounts and mentoring both SEs and account executives. Earlier in his c…

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Final call to join us at PDX 2025! 1:59

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Send us a text This is your final call to join us at PDX 2025 – The Product Development Expo, happening October 21–22 in Phoenix, Arizona. PDX is not your typical conference—it’s a hands-on training experience built specifically for engineers who design and develop physical products. Learn directly from industry experts in areas like GD&T, DFM, aut…

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S6E41 James Davis | Living in Ukraine for $12/Day to Become An Engineer 1:01:50

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Send us a text James Davis, widely recognized as FluxBench, has built a following by making electronics approachable, fun, and practical. With a mission to “keep the magic smoke inside the components where it belongs,” James is passionate about teaching engineers, makers, and hobbyists how to move beyond simple projects and start creating productio…

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S6E40 Matt Puchalski | Vision Inspection, Autonomous Vehicles, & Graduating Y Combinator 48:21

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Send us a text Matt Puchalski is a roboticist and entrepreneur shaping the future of automation in manufacturing. As the founder and CEO of Bucket Robotics—part of Y Combinator’s Summer 2024 batch—Matt is building next-generation 3D vision systems designed to supercharge flexible manufacturing environments. His company combines high-quality monocul…

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Why Being In-Between Is Braver Than You Think! 9/30/25 1:32

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There’s a special kind of courage needed for the in-between — when one season is ending and the next hasn’t fully begun. In today’s EMBR Morning, we pause with coffee to honor the threshold moments of life. Today’s mantra: I honor the courage it takes to be in between. The last day of September is such a moment — not fully in the past, not yet in t…

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Start Your Day With Courage And Coffee! 9/29/2025 1:29

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Reflection, courage, and growth aren’t just about gratitude — they’re about integration. In this EMBR Morning reflection, we pause with coffee to carry the lessons of September into a new season of transformation. Today’s mantra: I carry my courage forward. This month has been about choosing courage over comfort, taking aligned actions, speaking tr…

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Why You Should Celebrate Your Growth This Month 9/28/2025 2:11

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Gratitude, growth, courage, and alignment — in this EMBR Mornings reflection we pause with coffee to honor the progress you’ve made this month and practice gratitude for the growth you’ve embodied. Today’s mantra: I am grateful for the growth I’ve lived. We’ve practiced courage, chosen alignment over comfort, spoken truth, and embodied what we’ve l…

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Can Tiny Choices Change Your Life? 9/27/2025 1:30

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Growth doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it shows up in the smallest choices that no one notices — but those choices are shaping who you’re becoming. Today’s mantra: *Small habits reveal lasting growth.* We often think of growth as big milestones: the job change, the leap of faith, the breakthrough moment. But the truth is, real embodiment ha…

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S6E39 Sam Holland | Informal Engineering Collective, the Hardware Handbook, & Donut Hole-Der 53:56

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Send us a text Sam Holland is a mechanical and product design engineer whose journey threads through influential design labs and breakthrough products—from MakerBot’s pioneering 3D printers to livestream hardware at Vimeo, and now forging his own path through Informal.cc. At MakerBot, he served as Technical Lead on the Method 3D printer and spearhe…

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Try This Morning Faith Routine With Your Coffee! 9/26/2025 1:19

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Faith in action, walking in truth, and living faith daily — in this EMBR Mornings reflection we pause with coffee to remember that faith grows stronger when it’s lived, not just learned. Today’s mantra: I walk in the truth I’ve received. Scripture reminds us to be not only hearers of the word, but doers also. Growth happens when we embody truth in …

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The Mirror Test of Growth 9/25/2025 1:38

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Growth and transformation begin with reflection. In this EMBR Mornings episode, we pause with coffee to explore how your morning routine and daily choices reveal whether your life is truly in alignment. A mirror doesn’t lie — it reflects what’s already there. In today’s EMBR Morning, we hold up the mirror and ask: does your life reflect the growth …

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Why Blending Lessons Makes Life Better! 9/24/2025 1:32

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Think of your growth like a recipe: ingredients on their own don’t satisfy — it’s when they’re blended and baked together that they become something nourishing. In this EMBR Morning reflection, we pause with coffee to notice how the pieces of your growth can come together into something whole. Today’s mantra: Integration makes growth nourishing. A …

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Why Do We Forget What We Already Know? 9/23/2025 2:09

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Sometimes the lesson you need isn’t new — it’s one you’ve already learned but haven’t fully lived. In this EMBR Morning reflection, we pause with our coffee to remember that growth isn’t always about adding more. It’s about practicing what’s already within you. Today’s mantra: *I live what I’ve learned.* From classic books like *The Science of Gett…

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Why Chasing More Isn’t Always Better! 9/22/2025 1:32

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Growth, transformation, and alignment begin with daily habits. In this EMBR Mornings reflection, we pause with coffee to explore how true growth shows up in everyday life—not in perfection, but in presence. If you’ve ever felt caught chasing the next book, podcast, or breakthrough, today’s message will remind you: wisdom is found in integration. Tr…

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Why Being Honest Feels So Good! 9/21/25 1:21

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Peace follows honesty. After a week of leaning into truth — in big conversations, small choices, and even in love-filled tension — today’s EMBR Mornings reflection reminds us of the deep exhale that honesty brings. When we stop pretending, the weight lifts. Shoulders drop. Breath deepens. Presence returns. Honesty may feel hard in the moment, but i…

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How Small Truths Make You Stronger 9/20/25 1:22

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Everyday truth telling builds integrity and alignment. Speaking truth isn’t always about big, dramatic conversations — it’s about the small, daily choices that keep us grounded. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares how honesty in the little things — admitting when you’re tired, saying no when your plate is full, or being real with y…

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S6E38 Wally Waldron | How to Successfully Exit A Manufacturing or Industrial Services Business 51:25

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Send us a text Jason “Wally” Waldron is the founder and CEO of Exitology, a company dedicated to helping custom manufacturers, industrial services, and supply chain firms scale their businesses rapidly and exit with maximum value—on their own terms. With nearly two decades of experience advising business owners and engineering-driven teams, Wally s…

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The Secret Power Of Speaking With Love 9/19/25 1:29

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Truth and love belong together. Truth alone can cut too sharply. Love alone can leave us drifting without direction. But when the two walk hand in hand, they bring healing, clarity, and life. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares why truth in love deepens trust, strengthens relationships, and restores connection. When honesty is root…

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Can You Share Your Truth With Kindness? 9/18/25 1:35

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Truth with courage and grace builds bridges, not walls. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares why preparing before we speak our truth makes all the difference. Truth doesn’t need to be reckless. When we pause, pray, write, or choose the right moment, our honesty can land with both compassion and strength. Prepared truth isn’t watered…

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Truth Speaks and the Fog Lifts 9/17/25 1:28

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Truth brings clarity, courage, and peace. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly uses the image of foggy windows to show how holding back truth blurs our inner vision. We can still function, but everything feels distorted — until we speak honestly. When truth is voiced, even quietly, it’s like wiping the glass clean. Life sharpens. The haze …

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Silence Keeps You Stuck, Truth Sets You Free 9/16/25 1:45

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Truth in love, courage, and mindful mornings — that’s what today’s EMBR Mornings reflection is about. Kimberly shares a powerful story of someone trembling as they spoke their truth, and how honesty, even in fear, brought freedom and clarity. Silence may feel safe, but it keeps us stuck. Speaking truth — even quietly — is what opens the door to pea…

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Why Being Real Is Your Superpower! 9/15/25 1:46

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Speaking your truth isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room — it’s about living in alignment with what’s real inside you. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly invites you to pause with your coffee and center yourself in authenticity before the day pulls you in a hundred directions. Together, we explore what it truly means to “speak…

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How Gratitude Multiplies Courage 9/14/25 2:06

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Start your day with peace, clarity, and courage. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly invites you to pause with your coffee and look back — not at what didn’t happen, but at the aligned leaps you did take this week. Gratitude strengthens courage, turning even the smallest step into confidence for the journey ahead. We explore the truth tha…

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How Tiny Choices Change Everything. 9/13/25 1:27

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Aligned leaps, ordinary courage, and daily choices — not every leap looks like leaving a job or moving across the country. Some of the most powerful leaps are hidden in the rhythm of everyday life. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “Courage creates lasting change.” Sometimes an aligned leap is as simple as: ☑️ Saying …

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S6E37 Duann Scott | Computational Design & The Best File Format for 3D Printing 39:55

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Send us a text Duann Scott is a globally recognized leader in computational design, additive manufacturing, and the emerging intersection of software and fabrication. With a background in industrial design and a PhD research foundation from the University of South Australia, Duann launched BITS to ATOMS in 2009 to explore how digital tools would re…

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Are Aligned Leaps and Patient Timing the KEY to Your Success? 9/12/25 1:39

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Aligned leaps, courage, and faith — sometimes the hardest part isn’t leaping too soon, but waiting until the timing is right. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “Discernment turns courage into wisdom.” Scripture reminds us that timing is part of God’s design: Abraham waited decades for his promised son. David was anoin…

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Why Clarity Makes Every Leap Easier 9/11/25 1:29

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Aligned leaps, courage, and clarity — big leaps don’t just need boldness, they need wisdom. The difference between an aligned leap and a reckless one often comes down to preparation. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “Wisdom guides my leaps.” Before she takes a step that feels big, she pauses and asks a few questions:…

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How to Make Life Feel Effortless 9/10/25 1:38

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Aligned leaps, courage, and mindful mornings — have you ever tried to sail against the wind? No matter how hard you pull the ropes, the boat resists. But when your sail catches the wind at the right angle, momentum feels almost effortless. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “Aligned leaps move with the wind, not agains…

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What Happens When You Finally Listen To That Inner Voice? 9/9/25 1:40

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Have you ever felt the tug — that quiet knowing that staying put feels safe, but no longer right? In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares a personal story of leaving her job of nearly 20 years. The routine was familiar, the walls predictable, and the thought of walking away almost unthinkable. Yet deep down, she felt God calling her in…

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Why Some Risks Are Worth It and Some Are Not. 9/8/25 1:33

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Not every leap is meant to be taken. Some leaps are fueled by pressure, impulse, or fear. Others are guided, timed, and aligned. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “I choose aligned leaps, not reckless ones.” An aligned leap may still feel scary, but it carries peace in your spirit. It grows you deeper into yourself, i…

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Celebrate Your Courage: Even the Shaky Steps Count 9/7/25 1:57

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Before rushing into a new week, let’s pause to notice the courage you’ve already lived. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “I am grateful for my courage.” This week we’ve explored courage in many forms — the leaps, the daily reps, the steps of faith, and the small unseen acts. Today is about honoring them all. Even if …

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Why Small Acts Of Courage Matter. 9/6/25 1:18

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Some of the bravest things you’ll ever do won’t make it into the highlight reel. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “Small acts of courage still count.” We often imagine courage as dramatic leaps — skydiving, life-changing choices, bold risks. But the deepest courage often happens in the unseen: showing kindness when i…

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S6E36 Tessa Axsom | Casting, Metallurgy, & Finishing with Fictiv 41:40

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Send us a text Tessa Axsom blends deep mechanical engineering know‑how with the craft of product marketing. Today she serves as Product Marketing Manager – CNC at Fictiv, the on‑demand manufacturing partner known for its robust CNC resources and design guides. In this role, she translates shop‑floor realities into crisp messages, actionable guidanc…

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How Faith Makes You Brave Every Day 9/5/25 1:40

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Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet trust that God will meet you in that first, shaky step — even when the storm hasn’t calmed. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “Faith is the root of my courage.” Drawing from Peter’s story of stepping onto the water, we’re reminded that courage isn’t found in perfec…

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The Hidden Cost of Procrastination You Never Knew 9/4/25 1:21

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Sometimes the hardest part of courage isn’t the leap itself — it’s admitting we’ve been avoiding it altogether. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares the mantra: “I face what I’ve been avoiding.” Drawing from Jonah’s story, we see how running in the opposite direction doesn’t bring peace — it brings storms, both around us and within …

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The Secret To Getting Braver Starts Here. 9/3/25 1:28

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The first rep is always the hardest — whether it’s lifting weights or lifting yourself into a braver way of living. In today’s EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly shares why courage grows with use, and how small daily choices can build lasting confidence and clarity. Instead of waiting for one big leap, courage is strengthened through repetition: sp…

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Can You Be Brave When It Feels Scary? 9/2/25 2:21

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Discomfort is often the doorway to courage. In this EMBR Mornings reflection, Kimberly Hoyt shares how a leap into the unknown—both in life and in skydiving—teaches us that courage grows when we remove the option to retreat. If you’ve been circling a decision, waiting for the “right” moment, today’s episode will remind you that clarity and joy come…