Best Principle Pictures Podcasts (2025)

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From Pixar's Piper to Bunns Rabbit: Academy Award Winner Alan Barillaro's Journey to Children's Books 47:01

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes Academy Award-winning director, animator, and author Alan Barillaro to discuss his middle-grade novel, Bunns Rabbit. Best known for directing Pixar's beloved animated short Piper, Alan brings over 25 years of animation experience to the page with a deeply moving tale about…

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From the Big Bang to Your Kid's Burp: The Secret Life of Carbon with Melissa Stewart 40:47

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes award-winning science author Melissa Stewart to discuss her latest picture book, From BAM to BURP: A Carbon Atom's Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU. With over 200 science books for children under her belt, Melissa takes listeners on an extraordinary jour…

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How To Build Muscle Fast (Guide To Maximum Muscle Growth) 29:01

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Want to add serious size in just 12 weeks—without the fluff? In this episode, Mark Ottobre and Enterprise Fitness Coach James Kelly break down a no-nonsense blueprint for maximum muscle growth built on four pillars: sleep & recovery, nutrition, training, and supplementation. You’ll learn: How to set up sleep for gains (7–9 hrs, blackout room, wind-…

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When doubt and fear hide what God is calling you to do - 3 steps to clarity as a Christian entrepreneur | Ep 160 53:57

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Are you constantly praying for clarity about where God is calling you to right now? Do you feel like it’s hard to make a decision because nothing feels right? In this episode, I’m going to talk about how doubt can cloud what God is telling you and give 3 practical steps for how to sift through the noise and gain clarity about your calling. I hope y…

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We Reveal the 5 Best Supplements — Honest Chat Between Two Fitness Coaches 26:42

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In this episode of The Enterprise Fitness Podcast, Mark Ottobre and Enterprise Fitness manager James Kelly go head-to-head revealing their top 5 supplements for better performance, recovery, and health. From electrolytes and magnesium to protein, creatine, vitamin D, and B-vitamins, they unpack what actually works, what’s overhyped, and the key dif…

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Once Upon a Kwanzaa: Seven Principles for Everyday Living 1:24:44

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes back author-illustrator Nyasha Williams, alongside her co-author Sidney Rose McCall, to discuss their collaborative picture book, Once Upon a Kwanzaa. Though the two have never met in person, they describe themselves as "deeply ancestral soul sisters" who connected through…

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Grace Lin and Alvina Ling: 26 Years of Making Beautiful Books 1:03:23

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze welcomes award-winning author-illustrator Grace Lin and her childhood friend turned editor, Alvina Ling, VP and Editor-in-Chief at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The duo discusses Grace's return to middle grade fiction after nine years with The Gate, The Girl, and The Drago…

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5 Things You Must Know About Weight Loss 21:46

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In this episode, we unpack 5 powerful shifts that make all the difference when it comes to sustainable weight loss. Whether you’ve tried every diet and failed, or you’re just starting your journey, these aren’t surface-level hacks — they’re mindset, behaviour, and system changes for real results. You’ll learn: Why starvation is not a strategy Why y…

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The Magic of Collaboration: Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall on Lost Evangeline 1:04:22

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze brings together two luminaries of children's literature: Kate DiCamillo and Sophie Blackall. The duo discusses their collaboration on Lost Evangeline, the third tale set in the magical world of Norendy. They explore the 15-year journey of bringing Evangeline's story to life, the in…

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Courage to overcome fear and do what God is leading you to do (and life update) Ep 159 14:23

3M ago14:23

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I’m back from summer vacation (and then some!). I’m glad to be back. I’m going to give a life update because my summer was wild. Then, I want to share some big lessons I learned through all of the unexpected things that happened that I know will encourage you in your own business journey. We’re going to talk about how to have the courage to overcom…

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Peter Brown Discusses The Wild Robot Picture Book Adaptation and Creative Process 49:08

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews Peter Brown about his latest picture book adaptation, The Wild Robot on the Island. They explore his journey adapting the bestselling novel into a visual format for younger readers, his approach to creating meaningful stories without being "on the nose," and how becoming…

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Why Representation Matters: Stan Yan's The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang 57:46

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews Stan Yan about his debut middle-grade graphic novel, The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang. They discuss his journey from stockbroker to children's book creator, the six major rewrites that shaped his story, the significance of Chinese superstitions in his work, and his p…

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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up with Bianca Schulze 38:09

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, publicist Mel Schuit takes over hosting duties to interview Bianca Schulze about her revised edition of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up. They discuss the evolution of children's literature over the past nine years, why Bianca switched out 30% of the original titles, her journey from non-reader to…

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Meg Medina on Graciela in the Abyss: A 15-Year Journey from Graveyard to Glory 56:31

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews award-winning author Meg Medina about her latest fantasy novel, Graciela in the Abyss. They discuss Medina's fifteen-year journey developing this underwater adventure, her transition from contemporary fiction to fantasy, her experience as the eighth National Ambassador f…

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The Art of Arguing: Corinna Luyken on Finding Humor in Human Nature 52:53

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews award-winning author-illustrator Corinna Luyken about her latest picture book, The Arguers. They discuss Luyken's decade-long journey developing this story about a royal kingdom where everyone argues, her evolution from a dark cautionary tale to finding hope through humo…

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Award-Winning Author Jon Agee Discusses George and Lenny Are Always Together and the Art of Children's Book Creation 44:51

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews award-winning author-illustrator Jon Agee about his latest picture book George and Lenny Are Always Together. They discuss Agee's creative process, his evolution from writing about middle-aged protagonists to child characters, and how he infuses gentle humor and nuanced …

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Culture and Intangibles: The unseen effect on the big picture 28:33

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What if your company culture wasn’t a perk, but the backbone of everything you build? In this episode of The Long Game Dialogues, Rajendran Dandapani—Director of Technology, Zoho Corp. and President, Zoho Schools of Learning—shares how startups and SMEs can turn culture into a lasting differentiator. From flat hierarchies and anonymous feedback loo…

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Customer Nurturing: Creating lasting relationships in the age of AI 32:43

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Customer expectations are changing fast, and loyalty now takes more than just good service. In this episode of The Long Game Dialogues, Vidya Vasudevan (Zoho) and Amit Arora (Digital Transformation Advisor) share how SMEs can build lasting customer relationships through the right mix of automation, personalisation, and community-led trust. Key take…

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Low-code Development: Building more with less 31:38

7M ago31:38

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What if you could build custom apps for your business without writing a single line of code? In this episode of The Long Game Dialogues, Bharath Kumar B, Head of Marketing and CX, Zoho Creator, and Akshat Jain, Finance and Operations Lead, Rasvihar, share how low-code platforms are helping SMEs break tech barriers and digitise on their own terms. K…

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AI Demystified: Practical tips for successful adoption | The Long Game by Zoho & Mint 33:53

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AI isn’t just for tech titans—it’s a business ally for every ambitious SME. In this episode of The Long Game, Ramprakash Ramamoorthy (Zoho Corp.) and Arpit Mittal (SpeakX) break down how small businesses can tap into the power of AI without breaking the bank. Whether it’s automating customer support, optimising marketing spend, or enhancing decisio…

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When You Find a Hope: How Allie Millington Turned Rejection into Art 31:47

7M ago31:47

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews author Allie Millington about her picture book When You Find a Hope. They discuss Millington's unique brain drain morning practice, her long journey to publication, and how her own experiences with rejection and perseverance directly inspired this heartfelt story about h…

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Financial Resilience: Principles for Business Stability | The Long Game Dialogues by Zoho & Live Mint 34:08

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Cash flow is reality—and SMEs that ignore it do so at their peril.In this episode of The Long Game Dialogues, Prashant Ganti, Head of Product Management, Finance and Operations BU, Zoho Corp, reveals how small businesses can build financial resilience, prepare for disruptions, and scale with confidence. Key takeaways: 1. Why cash flow visibility is…

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Why your struggles could actually be a good thing as a Christian entrepreneur | Ep 158 25:30

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Wondering if you heard God wrong about starting a business? Questioning if you’re really cut out for being an entrepreneur? Why do we think that if God called us, then the path is going to be easy? This is something that I’ve heard a lot from clients. And this is an issue because if that’s the expectation then when things get challenging, you might…

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SaaS Architecture: Building for Sustained Success | The Long Game Dialogues by Zoho & Live Mint 35:53

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In this episode of The Long Game Dialogues, we explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of startup success: building a strong SaaS architecture from day one. Featuring Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy, Global Head, Zoho for Startups and Vineet Mehta, Co-founder & CTO, Alyve Health. Together, they unpack how early-stage startups and SMEs can avoid c…

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Discover The Root of What’s Holding You Back In Your Business With This Biblical Principle | Ep 157 27:54

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Not doing the thing you know you should in your business? Feel like you’re always stuck in the same area when it comes to starting your business? While it could be from a lack of clarity, usually, it stems from fear which likely originates in judgment. This is such an important concept that will help you have a tremendous breakthrough in your busin…

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Imagining Yoko Ono: Lisa Tolin on Bringing a Misunderstood Artist to Young Readers 40:35

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews author Lisa Tolin about her picture book biography Can You Imagine?: The Art and Life of Yoko Ono. They discuss Tolin's creative process, her admiration for Yoko Ono's resilience and artistry, and how she approached introducing conceptual art to young readers. Transcript…

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Rebellion, Revolution, and Writing: Laurie Halse Anderson on Historical Fiction 58:14

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, host Bianca Schulze interviews acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson about her writing process, experiences with young readers, and her latest book, Rebellion 1776. They discuss the importance of historical fiction in helping readers understand contemporary issues, and how Anderson crafts engaging st…

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Overcome the Fear of Sales While Honoring God In Your Business with Andee Hart | Ep. 156 44:46

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Does selling make you cringe? It’s a part of business that a lot of us didn’t consider when we felt called to start a business in the first place. Then wrap in not having a business background, money mind issues and more, and sales can be really hard. But without sales, you don’t have a business. That’s why I had Andee Hart on the show today. She i…

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Finding Your Beat: Dusti Bowling on Connor's Journey with Tourette's in 'The Beat I Drum' 57:17

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In this engaging episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, award-winning author Dusti Bowling shares her journey from a struggling reader to acclaimed writer, revealing how these experiences shape her characters. She discusses her latest novel, The Beat I Drum, which follows Connor Bradley—a teen with Tourette syndrome—drawing on her family's persona…

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The Journey From Teen Mom to Founder of a Non-Profit with Lisa Steven - Saying Yes Even When You Don’t Feel Qualified | Ep. 155 36:44

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I love when God uses the hard things to do amazing things if we will just let Him. Join me in this episode as I talk with Lisa Steven, founder of the non-profit Hope House Colorado, about how God used her own experience as a teen mom to start a non-profit to encourage, empower and support teen moms. We talk about following God when you feel very un…

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Seeing God in the Unexpected Hard Seasons of Life - A Simple 3-step Strategy for Christian Entrepreneurs | Ep 154 18:27

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Hard things happen in life. Loss, sickness, life-change, etc. What we do in those moments is important. I want to share a simple 3-step process for how to walk through hard things and keep anxiety, worry and fear away while keeping your eyes on God. I hope you're encouraged by this episode and that you continue shifting your mindset toward Jesus so…

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Beauty, Gardening, and Rhyme: A Conversation with Janna Matthies 34:53

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Join us for a delightful conversation with author and music teacher Janna Matthies as she shares the inspiration behind her new picture book, Over in the Garden. Discover how Janna's musical background, love of nature, and teaching experience beautifully converge in this counting book that celebrates community gardening. From adapting the folk song…

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Understanding Home in a Changing World: A Conversation with Matt de la Peña and Loren Long 57:31

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In this heartwarming episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, Bianca Schulze welcomes Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long to discuss their new collaboration, Home. Building on the success of their #1 New York Times bestseller Love, the creators share intimate memories of their own childhoods and explor…

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Unraveling Mysteries with Candace Fleming: The Loch Ness Monster, Critical Thinking, and the Magic of Nonfiction for Kids 41:23

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In this engaging conversation, Bianca Schulze interviews Candace Fleming about her journey as a nonfiction writer, the allure of nonfiction for young readers, and her latest book on the Loch Ness Monster, Is It Real? The Loch Ness Monster. They discuss the importance of curiosity, critical thinking, and the balance between entertainment and educati…

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Afraid to Take the Next Step? How Trusting God’s Bigger Picture Helps You Take Bold Action in Your Business | Ep 153 17:33

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Do you find yourself afraid to take the next step in your business? Maybe you feel God calling you to start a business, but you’re afraid to actually start. Or maybe you’ve started already but you’re not really getting far because you’re afraid of failure or rejection or money. There are so many reasons that might keep you from doing what God has c…

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Megan E. Freeman: From 'Alone' to 'Away' 53:33

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In this episode of The Growing Readers Podcast, Megan E. Freeman takes us on a journey through her creative process and the powerful stories behind her novels ALONE and AWAY. From discovering swimming as an unexpected source of inspiration to transforming ALONE from prose to verse, Megan shares the evolution of her craft and her deep connection to …

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Coaching Client Story: Gaining the courage to quit her job, start a new business, and pursue her God-given dream with Jeri Orstad | Ep 152 37:16

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Today I’m sharing a client story with you. I talked with Jeri Orstad (Five Oaks Farm) about her journey from wanting to quit her job to starting an online business in a completely new industry. We talk about her fears, concerns and wins along the way as she followed where God was leading her during our time together. Hearing this kind of story is h…

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Stop Holding Back - How God Shows Up When You Take Action in Your Business | Ep 151 14:47

10M ago14:47

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Are you holding back with your business? You know that God is calling you to do more, but you find yourself resisting going all in like that. In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the Bible and see what happens when you show up and take action instead of letting fear keep you on the side lines. I hope you're encouraged by this episode and …

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Behind the Scenes of Graphic Novels with John Patrick Green 53:05

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In this episode of the Growing Readers podcast, John Patrick Green shares insights into his creative process, journey from artist to bestselling graphic novelist, and the collaborative nature of graphic novel creation. He discusses how his love for storytelling and humor drives his work, aiming to make kids laugh while also engaging adult readers w…

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Are you really a leader? How to see your leadership potential and how it affects your business | Ep 150 21:09

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Being a leader is something we hear a lot about in the business space. But what if you don’t feel like a leader? It can be hard to be a leader in your own business if you’ve told yourself that you’re not the leader type. In this episode, I want to redefine what “leader” means and why it’s important for your business. This is going to help you have …

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Know Your Worth, Fulfill Your Calling: Break Free from Chasing Validation with Nellie Harden | Ep. 149 39:54

11M ago39:54

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If you’ve struggled with impostor syndrome or doubting yourself and that you have anything of value to share with the world, then you’re going to want to tune into this episode. In this episode, I’m talking with Nellie Harden (coach/author/speaker) about how our view of ourselves and our self-worth dictates so much in our lives - even business. Nel…

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Creating Inclusive Literature for Kids with Jolene Gutiérrez, Author of Mamiachi and Me 40:46

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Join teacher-librarian and children's book author Jolene Gutiérrez as she discusses collaborating with her son Dakota on their new picture book Mamiachi and Me, a joyful celebration of mariachi music and family tradition. Learn how a misheard word sparked a story about an all-female mariachi band and a young girl finding the courage to perform. Jol…

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This One Thing Will Help You Have Business Success in 2025 | Ep 148 18:37

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A new year is so exciting because it feels like a chance to restart if you’ve been struggling or a chance to improve in areas that have been bothering you, but also to think about where you want to go with intention which can be really motivating and exciting. And the key word there is intention. So I want to encourage you now, if you don’t already…

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Episode Nine: Perdido: A Ghost Story Part II 1:04:32

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Leslie must engineer his escape from the ghost oil platform Perdido and find a way to be forgiven, even though he's all alone.By Leslie Claret

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Use this strategy for clarity about your business direction going into this next season | Ep 147 18:27

12M ago18:27

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As we approach the end of one season and head into the next, this can create stress. Sometimes we may not even realize why. Many times, it’s because we’re so busy with life that we don’t realize we need to take time to process our thoughts, make decisions, and know what we should be focusing on. This is what I call a Clarity Retreat and I’ve been d…

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Celebrating 10 Years of The Princess in Black: A Conversation with Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and LeUyen Pham 58:30

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Join creators Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham as they celebrate 10 years of The Princess in Black series. Discover how a child's simple observation that "princesses don't wear black" inspired a revolutionary series that bridges early readers to chapter books. The trio shares behind-the-scenes stories of their creative process…

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Meredith Seacrest Leach on 'The Make Believers': Fostering Imagination Through Storytelling and Sibling Collaboration 23:33

1y ago23:33

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Join us as Meredith Seacrest Leach discusses her debut picture book "The Make Believers," co-written with her brother Ryan Seacrest. In this heartwarming conversation, Meredith shares how her daughter's boundless imagination and her work with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation inspired this celebration of creative play. She reveals how the book's message…

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Crafting a future for your business as a Christian entrepreneur while keeping God at the center | Ep 146 24:21

1y ago24:21

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Should we “craft a future” as Christians? This is a common phrase in the mindset space, especially in business, that you can create the future you want. But as Christians, should we be doing that and if so, what does that look like? In short: I don’t believe that we are to craft our own future based on whatever we want but I also think it’s more co…

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Mac Barnett on Flipping Santa's Story: Santa's First Christmas 32:12

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Award-winning children's author Mac Barnett joins us to discuss his heartwarming new picture book Santa's First Christmas, beautifully illustrated by Sydney Smith. In this fresh take on holiday storytelling, Santa experiences the magic of Christmas Day for the very first time, thanks to his thoughtful elves. Mac shares insights into the creative pr…

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(Client Story) From Entrepreneur Into Ministry: How Coaching Helped This Mom Hear and Follow Where God Was Leading | Ep 145 51:20

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Today, I’m talking with a former coaching client of mine, Kendahl Yanez, about her journey pursuing where God was calling her over the course of a year. From entrepreneurship into full-time ministry, she followed where God was leading and found herself in a position she loves. In this episode, you’ll be encouraged by her story and hear how coaching…