Best Relationships Beat Algorithms Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with "Rosemead's" Anzi DeBenedetto: How family and friends fail when loving someone with mental illness 56:45

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Message us here! A mother, a son, and a community caught between love and stigma: the new movie "Rosemead" (produced by Lucy Liu) hits like a quiet earthquake. After watching the early screening, I ugly-cried when I found out that it was based on a true story. Because the story tackles the complexities of loving someone with mental illness, I just …

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531 | #Inspiring Minds 12: Walking to the Beat: Music, Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation, and Parkinson’s 28:25

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In this week's episode, hosts Kelly Wang and Mark Ambrogio speak with Marina de Oliveira Emerick, a PhD candidate in Neuroscience. Marina's research looks at the relationship between music and cognition; more specifically, how music and non-invasive brain stimulation can affect walking patterns (gait) in healthy older adults and those with Parkinso…

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Reid Hoffman: Superagency, How AI Will Help Humans Dominate the Future | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault 51:09

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Now on Spotify Video! When Reid Hoffman first began studying artificial intelligence at Stanford, the world wasn’t ready for it yet. Years later, inspired by conversations with top tech innovators, he recognized AI’s potential and seized the moment. As the founding investor in OpenAI and co-founder of Inflection AI, he’s at the forefront of shaping…

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[R] You Are What You Tolerate 18:51

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What if the very thing draining your energy isn’t your to-do list… but your tolerance list? In this eye-opening episode, George flips the script on the usual productivity talk and gets real about the silent chaos we allow in our lives. From draining clients to leaky boundaries, what you tolerate becomes what you teach. And today, you’ll discover ho…

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Julie Solomon: How to Monetize Your Instagram Brand Even with a Small Following | Marketing | YAPClassic 1:08:04

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Julie Solomon didn’t just see entrepreneurs struggling with Instagram marketing; she lived the frustration herself. Despite growing an audience, her revenue stalled until she invested $25K in high-level mentorship and uncovered the real drivers of social media growth. Within nine months, she scaled from $250K to $1.3M and now shares her strategy wi…

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How God Breaks Chains When You Finally Look Up with Gabriel Pinto 1:05:28

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You don’t need another strategy. You need to trust the truth that’s already in you. In this soul-stirring conversation, George sits down with Gabriel Pinto, entrepreneur, author, coach, and soul-searcher, to explore what it really means to live and lead from alignment. This episode isn’t about adding more noise to your head. It’s about listening to…

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Holiday Survival Roadmap For Dealing with Your Dysfunctional Family 58:39

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Message us here! Holiday gatherings promise connection, but so many of us walk in bracing for old patterns: the comment that lands like a dart, the sibling rivalry that never grew up, the invisible work of keeping the peace. In this episode, I delve into why this season can feel so raw and how to survive it when your family reunions don't resemble …

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Breaking Limiting Beliefs and Invisible Ceilings with Rick Torrison | The Ripple Effect Podcast 1:14:28

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If you've ever had a moment when life whispered that you were meant for more, but you had no idea how to step into it, this episode is going to hit you right in the soul. What if the beliefs running your life right now weren't true at all? What if the ceiling you think you keep hitting was never supposed to be there? And what if one single moment o…

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530 | Changing Minds: Improving Hiring Practices with Growth Mindset Messaging 27:13

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This week, hosts Garth Casbourn and Maris Schneider speak to Sarah Capellaro, a master's student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Sarah is developing methods to reduce bias against autistic people seeking to enter the workforce. Her particular focus is on promoting a growth mindset amongst hiring managers via carefully prepared infographic …

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Brock Johnson: Is Instagram Dead? Unlock the Secret to Explosive Social Media Growth | Marketing | E377 1:05:47

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Brock Johnson was passionate about social media and surrounded by influencers, yet it took nearly a decade of consistent content creation before he finally went viral on Instagram. Through years of trial and error, he cracked the code for organic growth on the platform. In this episode, Brock shares his blueprint for Instagram success, breaking dow…

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[R] 4 Questions to Shift Any Belief 25:15

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Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know I’m meant for more” and yet, you’re stuck in the loop of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or playing small? In this episode, George rips the Band-Aid off one of the biggest lies entrepreneurs tell themselves: that our beliefs are facts. They’re not. And if we don’t rewrite them, they’ll keep running the s…

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Stephen Wolfram: How AI Works and How to Use It to Stay Ahead | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault 1:12:17

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Now on Spotify Video! Most people have been using AI for decades, but only a few understand how to leverage it. After more than 40 years in the field, Stephen Wolfram has seen how breakthroughs like ChatGPT seem to emerge out of nowhere, and he believes the real power isn’t the technology itself, but learning how to think in a way machines can work…

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Leadership Isn’t What You Say…It’s What You Normalize with Taylor Scott 1:12:42

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You don’t need to change your whole life. You need to come home to it. In a world obsessed with constant achievement and hustle, author and coach Taylor Scott brings a radically human approach to performance, growth, and purpose. This episode is about remembering who you are beneath the noise and giving yourself full permission to lead from that pl…

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Breaking the Deadlock: How To Flip The Switch on Constant Conflict 50:52

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Message us here! Ever feel a conversation snap from “let’s talk” to “we’re yelling” in seconds? When you find yourself butting heads with someone over a "sensitive" topic, it can seem impossible to get on the same page. In this episode, I unpack a research-backed way to dissolve stalemates and actually influence change without steamrolling the pers…

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529 | #Inspiring Minds 11: We Were Saying This All Along: Person-Centered Long Term Care and Small Homes 27:47

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In this week's episode, hosts Milan Mammen and Kelly Wang interview Denise Bedard, a PhD candidate in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Health and Aging). Denise shares with us her immense professional and academic experience in long term care, including reimagining person-centered care in small home service areas. Denise also kindly shares the d…

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Human Design for Entrepreneurs: Beating Imposter Syndrome & Burnout with Mel McSherry 1:04:59

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If you've ever built a business that looked successful from the outside but secretly felt misaligned on the inside, this episode will hit home. I'm so grateful to have the incredible Mel McSherry on The Ripple Effect Podcast! We explore Human Design for entrepreneurs and the surprising ways it can eliminate burnout, imposter syndrome, and that nagg…

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Kevin O'Leary: The Game-Changing Habits That Set Top Entrepreneurs Apart | Entrepreneurship | YAPLive | E376 1:16:23

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Now on Spotify video! Starting a business is brutally hard, and Kevin O’Leary is a living example of that truth. Despite early failures, he went on to build and sell The Learning Company for $4.2 billion in one of the most competitive tech markets in history. As an investor in over 50 companies, he can spot true entrepreneurs from a mile away and k…

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[R] 3 Steps to Turn Triggers into Clarity in Minutes 17:56

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Ever feel hijacked by a single moment? One message, one email, one comment… and suddenly, your nervous system is in overdrive. But what if those moments weren’t threats… but invitations? What if your next level wasn’t beyond your triggers, but inside them? In Episode 2 of the Reset in 20 series, George Bryant shares how to rewire the moments that s…

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Michelle Tillis Lederman: 7 Mindset Shifts That Turn Networking Into Your Greatest Advantage | Leadership | YAPClassic 49:41

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After being laid off, Michelle Tillis Lederman landed a new job in just three days, thanks to her mindset of intentional relationship-building, not luck. That experience inspired her to create the “Connector’s Advantage,” a framework for building authentic connections that drive faster and better results. In this episode, Michelle reveals how organ…

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How to Lead with Purpose, Not Just Profit with Sri Kaza 58:15

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They said you’re too small to matter. But your customers? They need you to exist. In this episode, George sits down with author, strategist, and small business champion Sri Kaza to challenge the myth that size determines success. From leading corporate giants to helping underdog entrepreneurs thrive, Sri shares powerful stories and frameworks to he…

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Interview with Dr. Elsa Friis: How Parents Can Tackle Taboo Topics Without Breaking Connection 53:05

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Message us here! Are you avoiding talking to your kids about topics that are just...awkward? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Elsa Friis, clinical psychologist and VP of Product at Alongside, to unpack a practical way to tackle taboo topics (sex, porn, consent, screens) without burning the bridge you’re trying to build. Dr. Friis takes us from a gr…

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The Creator's Playbook: How to Launch Courses That Sell Out in Record Time | Sales | Presented by Teachable 30:11

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Many creators struggle with sales, finding it hard to turn audience interest into paying customers. They have great content but lack the right sales funnels, persuasion techniques, and closing strategies to convert prospects. In this second episode of the Creator's Playbook, presented by Teachable, Hala Taha breaks down how to confidently sell your…

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#BookCast 9 | People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks 58:02

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For this edition of #BookCast, your hosts Garth Casbourn, Meghan Voll, and Scott Walters cover the unique writing of People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, a tale based on a real and highly important Jewish prayer book told through fictional vignettes of its history. Hanna is a book conservator tasked with restoring a famous (and very real) copy o…

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528 | #InspiringMinds 10: Caravaggio with a Cellphone: Merging Tradition With Digital Identity 29:29

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In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview Natasha Beaudoin, a student in the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. The MFA has both academic and production elements, which enables Natasha to pursue her interests, mixing traditional painting techniques with influences from social media, gaming, and digital culture. Natasha i…

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Emma Hernan: How to Build Real Wealth & Scale a Business Beyond Reality TV | Entrepreneurship | E375 55:14

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Emma Hernan's journey into entrepreneurship began with a determination to build financial stability after learning her mother lost everything. She started her first business at 12, began investing in stocks at 16, and eventually saved her family's seafood business from total collapse. This relentless drive made her the first millionaire in her fami…

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[R] Everybody’s Feeling The Pressure…So Now What? 16:04

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You’re not broken — but the way you’re carrying the load might be. Burnout doesn’t tap you on the shoulder with a warning… it ambushes you. And by the time you realize it’s here, you’re deep in the spiral, overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck. But what if burnout wasn’t a dead end… but a directional sign? A wake-up call. A reset. In this powerful kick…

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will.i.am: How AI Is Powering a New Era of Creativity | Artificial Intelligence | YAPClassic 1:00:15

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During the pandemic, will.i.am noticed how broken creative collaboration was. Tools like email, Zoom, and Dropbox made it hard for creators to stay organized and integrated. Determined to find a better way, he built FYI.AI, a generative AI platform that helps creators collaborate, share data securely, and manage their projects all in one place. In …

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Businesses That Win Are Built on Listening, Not Guessing with Hunter Hensley 1:07:06

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What if success wasn’t about scaling faster… but about aligning deeper? In this vulnerable and energizing conversation, George sits down with Hunter Hensley, a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary behind SimpleCheck, to explore what it means to build something that matters. From the early days of entrepreneurship to leading a high-performing team, H…

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Interview with Dr. Geoffrey Grammer: New Frontiers in Treating Depression When Meds Fail 52:01

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Message us here! What if you've tried everything, but are still depressed? Did you know that one third of people with depression don’t get enough relief from antidepressants? In this episode, I talk to psychiatrist and CMO of Neuronetics, Dr. Geoffrey Grammer, about what should people do when our mainstream treatments for depression fails us. He sh…

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Career Growth Moves That Make You Impossible to Ignore | Career | Presented by MasterClass 34:41

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Now on Spotify Video! Are you struggling to move up in your career, get noticed in the workplace, or find the right opportunities for success? Without influence, professionals risk being overlooked and stuck in their careers, no matter how hard they work. In this episode, presented by MasterClass, Hala Taha reveals how to build influence at work an…

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Entrepreneurship, Reinvention & Real Confidence with Natalie Bevacqua 52:48

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Every entrepreneur has a moment where they look in the mirror and quietly wonder if they are fooling everyone around them. I have had that moment more times than I can count, and in this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, I sit down with someone who once admitted she felt the exact same way at the height of her confidence on stage. Her name is N…

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527 | STEM Teacher Retention and our Sense of Belonging in Education 26:00

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This week, hosts Anthony Cruz and Mark Ambrogio interview Aoife Hawthorne, a master's student in Western's Curriculum Studies program in the Faculty of Education. Aoife's research focuses on teacher attrition and how different factors like courses taught, funding, and even postal code affect likelihood to remain in a teaching position. On top of he…

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Mo Gawdat: The Terrifying Rise of AI and What Humans Must Do to Thrive | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault 1:17:29

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Now on Spotify Video! While working at Google X, Mo Gawdat witnessed artificial intelligence advancing faster than anyone expected and slipping beyond human control. Machines began learning on their own, crossing critical boundaries, and spreading across the open internet without ethical safeguards or regulation. This realization turned him into a …

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The Power of No(vember) 18:25

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What if your biggest breakthrough wasn’t about what you do… but what you stop doing? In this raw and soul-baring solo episode, George challenges the cultural obsession with 90-day plans, massive to-do lists, and “doing more.” Instead, he offers something radically simple — and potentially life-changing: the power of saying no. No to overwhelm. No t…

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Dean Graziosi: The Golden Age Is Here! How First-Time Entrepreneurs Are Winning Big | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 48:45

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Despite economic uncertainty, rising inflation, and fears that entrepreneurship is too risky, Dean Graziosi believes there’s never been a better time to start a business than now. After nearly three decades of building and scaling successful companies, he’s seen firsthand how technology and AI have dramatically lowered the barriers to entry for asp…

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Big Emotions with Your Kids Aren’t the Problem... Disconnection Is with Andi Clark 1:08:19

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What if “bad behavior” is actually a cry for connection? In this powerful and soul-level conversation, George sits down with Andi Clark, a certified parent coach and educator who helps parents, caregivers, and leaders support kids with big emotions. But this episode goes beyond parenting — it’s a masterclass in how to show up with empathy, presence…

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Interview with Dr. Marcus Rodriguez: Parenting Young Adults Through Anxiety, Anger, And Algorithms 1:00:57

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Message us here! What if the “problem behavior” you see- anger, anxiety, avoidance, endless scrolling- is your kid’s way of shielding against something deeper? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Marcus Rodriguez, director of the Youth and Family Institute and tenured professor at Pitzer College, about what parents can do when their young adult childr…

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526 | #InspiringMinds 9: Relations, Not Relationships: Values, Algorithms, and Dating Platforms 28:18

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In this week's episode, hosts Ryan Baxter and Mark Ambrogio interview Meghan Voll, a PhD candidate in Media Studies here at Western University. GradCast listeners will recognize Meghan's voice, as Meghan served as a long-time host and Social Media Manager for this show. This is Meghan's second time with us as a guest, as she approaches the conclusi…

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Kim Perell: 5 Execution Traits That Transform Ideas Into a $100M Business | Entrepreneurship | E374 50:43

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In her twenties, Kim Perell was broke and jobless after being fired from a tech startup that had burned through its funding. With no savings to fall back on, she borrowed $10,000 from her 82-year-old grandmother to start an internet advertising company from her kitchen table. She scaled that business to $100 million in annual revenue, sold it for t…

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Stop Selling, Start Relating…Revenue Comes After Safety 34:55

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The problem isn’t your funnel—it’s how people feel in your presence. If your marketing feels exhausting, your sales feel forced, or you’re doing “all the right things” but still not getting traction… this episode is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. George pulls back the curtain on why most businesses aren’t suffering from bad strategy—t…

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Can AI Really Help You Land Your Dream Job? | The Ripple Effect Podcast 32:54

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AI career coaching is here... and it's transforming how job seekers, entrepreneurs, and professionals grow, connect, and thrive. I'm beyond excited to share this powerful conversation with my amazing guest, Chloe Spillane, founder of Chloe Careers and the visionary behind Chloe AI, an incredible AI career coach that's reshaping how job seekers, pro…

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Dr. Fei-Fei Li: Turn AI Into Humanity's Greatest Ally, Not Its Biggest Threat | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault 55:32

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Now on Spotify Video! As a Stanford AI scientist, Dr. Fei-Fei Li realized that artificial intelligence had advanced to a point where it was transforming society faster than most people could understand. Confronted with the ethical, social, and economic risks of this rapid growth, she felt a deep responsibility to guide AI toward serving humanity. T…

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You Don’t Have a Strategy Problem, You Have a Self-Belief Problem with Stephen Scoggins 1:01:11

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Your business will never outgrow your belief in yourself. What if the reason you’re not scaling isn’t strategy — it’s self-worth? In this episode, George sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur and speaker Stephen Scoggins for a raw, no-BS conversation about the invisible limits we place on our lives and businesses. From homelessness to multiple 8-f…

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Making You the Villain: The Gaslighting Effect of Projection 49:03

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Message us here! Ever walk away from a conversation feeling like the villain in someone else’s story? In this episode, I dig into projection—the defense that pushes a person’s unwanted traits and feelings onto you—and show how it warps reality, fuels gaslighting, and leaves loved ones doubting their own character. I break down the differences betwe…

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525 | #InspiringMinds 8: Challenges to LGBTQIA+ Rights in Education: 28:31

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This week on GradCast, hosts Garth Casbourn and Bruno Mesquita are joined by Carlos Eduardo Barzotto, a PhD Student in Western's Department of Education. Carlos investigates how anti-gender movements in Brazil and Canada use transnational rhetoric to undermine inclusive education and LGBTQIA+ rights. Through his research, he reveals how these movem…

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Sam Parr: How I Built One Business to Sell and Another to Keep Forever | Entrepreneurship | E373 54:32

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After struggling with drug abuse, multiple arrests, and the loss of his dream job at Airbnb following a DUI, Sam Parr hit rock bottom. That moment became his wake-up call. Choosing sobriety, he rebuilt his life and founded The Hustle, scaling it into a multi-million-dollar media company acquired by HubSpot. Today, he leads Hampton, a private founde…

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Scaling Isn’t the Problem... Disconnection Is 26:08

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Drowning in strategy and starving for connection? In this raw and powerful solo episode, George shares the behind-the-scenes takeaways from facilitating an intimate four-day retreat with 25 entrepreneurs in the heart of Montana. This isn’t a recap — it’s a call to arms for every entrepreneur who’s feeling stuck, overcomplicated, or emotionally disc…

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523 | A Pocket Guide to Trans Inclusivity through Art and Activism 27:18

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This week on GradCast, hosts Maris Schneider and Milan Mammen are joined by Sydney Brouillard-Coyle, a PhD Student in Western's Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Sydney researches the importance of creative arts to trans and gender-diverse individuals. Sydney also discusses nir activism in the queer community, including the deve…

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Codie Sanchez: How to Get Rich Buying a Business No One Wants | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 57:25

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After years in high finance, Codie Sanchez watched investors chase flashy startups even though 80% of them failed. This made her wonder: Where is the 80% win rate? The answer led her to “boring” businesses, the small, steady cash-flow companies most entrepreneurs overlook. Today, she owns more than 26 companies and is one of the world’s top female …

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Leadership Isn’t a Title... It’s a Daily Decision with Donald Thompson 1:11:39

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You don’t rise to the level of your goals — you rise to the level of your standards. In today’s world of overnight hacks and fast results, Donald Thompson stands out as a voice of substance. In this episode, George sits down with Donald — a CEO, author, and inclusive leadership expert — to talk about building trust, holding high standards, and maki…