Best Taylor Shanklin Podcasts (2025)

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Embracing Entrepreneurship at 80: Susan Merry's Activewear Journey 23:54

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Send us a text Susan B. Merry is the inspiring founder of Inner Joy, an activewear company emphasizing comfort and style for older women. Launching her company at the impressive age of 78, Susan brings a unique perspective as a lifelong dancer and a retail veteran. With a background that includes working for prominent names like Chico's and Barnes …

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Designing Products That Build Trust and Delight Kids 47:44

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Send us a text Jordan Diatlo is the CEO and founder of Leadoff Studio, an acclaimed industrial design studio based in Long Island City, New York. With a rich professional history in industrial and product design, Jordan has worked with major companies including Nike, Walmart, and Lululemon, as well as numerous innovative startups. Originally passio…

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Booked & Branded: How to Build a Hotel Everyone Wants to Stay (and Post) In 41:34

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Mallory Green is the founder of Rains Marketing, an agency dedicated to creating scroll-stopping content for hotel and travel brands. With extensive experience in hotel branding, influencer collaborations, and social media strategy, Mallory has built a reputation for transforming generic content into engaging, use…

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Uncovering Hidden Profit: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Fuel Their Purpose 43:51

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Navigating Nonprofit Funding Challenges Amid Policy Shifts and Uncertainty 42:04

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Doug Hartjes Doug Hartjes is a seasoned expert in the nonprofit sector, currently leading Cor Consulting. With extensive experience as CEO of major nonprofits, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Make-A-Wish Foundation in North Carolina, Doug brings a wealth of knowledge in nonprofit operations, funding, and ma…

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Unlocking Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofit Success with Carly Euler 23:38

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Carly Euler is the Marketing Director at Memory Fox, a cutting-edge tech platform designed to assist nonprofits in gathering, organizing, and sharing impact stories. With significant experience in nonprofit work, Carly brings a profound understanding of authentic and ethical storytelling, aiming to revolutionize h…

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Balancing AI and Humanity in Modern Marketing Systems 45:52

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Grady Teske is the founder of Rising Tides and a seasoned fractional CMO with a solid seven-year track record in the tech industry. He specializes in building and scaling marketing systems and processes, focusing on sales, distribution, and leveraging AI for business growth. Before Rising Tides, Grady spent years …

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Building Mobile Fundraising Apps: Kathy Kempff’s Journey and Insights 30:14

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Kathy Kempff is the founder of Nuclavis, a company that specializes in creating mobile fundraising solutions for nonprofits. With over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Kathy has developed a keen understanding of the needs of these organizations. Her focus is on delivering custom app solutions that e…

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Building in Public: Jeff Hatten's Edutainment Studio Journey 35:16

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Jeff Hatten Jeff Hatten is the founder of the Edutainment Studio, a company dedicated to creating engaging and humorous content that educates and entertains audiences. With a career rooted in sales and video production, Jeff brings a unique blend of humor, creativity, and business acumen to his work. Before foundi…

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Embracing AI and Authenticity in Creative Branding and Storytelling 35:26

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Send us a text Josh Reyes is a seasoned graphic designer with over ten years of experience in the marketing and creative industries. Beginning his career with Warner Music, he has worked with major brands like PacSun and Live Nation, crossing sectors from entertainment and fashion to finance. Recently, Josh took a leap into entrepreneurship by foun…

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Exploring Paid Prospecting: Revolutionizing B2B Sales with Pitchfire 41:18

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Ryan O'Hara: Ryan is the co-founder of Pitchfire, a forward-thinking company revolutionizing sales prospecting through their innovative "paid prospecting" model. With a strong background as the former VP of Marketing and Growth at Lead IQ, Ryan has significant experience in sales, marketing, and category creation.…

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Mastering Restaurant Marketing: Insights from Chipotle and Raising Cane's 35:08

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Adam Reed is the Vice President of Marketing at Dilla's Quesadillas, a creative force within the fast-casual dining industry. With an impressive career spanning roles at major food chains, Adam begun his professional journey in marketing at Chipotle before spearheading marketing efforts at Raising Cane's. Over his…

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Disrupting Search: Free Spoke Challenges Google with Privacy Focus 30:32

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Kristin Jackson is the CEO and co-founder of Free Spoke, a pioneering search engine that is dedicated to user privacy and presenting balanced viewpoints. With a robust professional history in technology and entrepreneurship, Kristin has collaborated with her co-founder Todd Ricketts to establish a platform that of…

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Optimizing LinkedIn Profiles for Maximum Impact and Conversion 55:02

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Kanika Sharma is a conversion copywriter specializing in LinkedIn ghostwriting. With more than five years of experience in the sphere of product and growth marketing for early-stage startups, she has honed her skills in crafting compelling web copy, ads, and video scripts. Kanika's journey into LinkedIn optimizati…

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Unlocking the Power of Subscriptions for Business and Charity Success 46:30

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Dave Raley is the founder of Imago Consulting, a firm specializing in advising businesses and nonprofits on sustainable giving and subscription economies. With an extensive 18-year background in advertising and marketing agency spaces, Dave has transitioned into a consultant role, focusing on helping organizations…

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Mastering Lifecycle Marketing: Personalization, Momentum, and Customer Loyalty 34:52

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Lisa Wendland is the Director of Lifecycle Marketing at Blue Wheel Media, boasting over 15 years of experience in digital marketing. Her background spans various sectors including e-commerce, non-profits, and higher education. With a unique blend of skills gathered from ten years in the agency field and five years…

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Building Trust and Brand Harmony in B2B 35:08

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Send us a text Bill Kenney is the CEO of Focus Lab, a branding agency specializing in helping businesses, particularly in the B2B tech industry, develop compelling and cohesive brand identities. With 15 years of experience under his belt, Bill has led Focus Lab from its inception to a well-regarded firm known for working with diverse clients, from …

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Mastering LinkedIn Ads: Targeting, Budgeting, and Effective Strategies 39:46

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Moby Hayat is a renowned digital ad specialist with a focus on helping companies optimize their performance in digital advertising platforms, particularly LinkedIn. With a rich experience in the realm of B2B marketing, Moby excels in enhancing ad conversion, strategizing targeted ads, and leveraging first-party da…

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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Time, Story, and Goal Integration 31:26

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Paul Kuthe Paul Kuthe is a dynamic business coach with a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs and leaders achieve transformative growth. With a background as a professional kayaker, Paul brings unique insights into human performance and psychology, blending this with business acumen to guide clients towar…

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Unlocking Personal Branding Through Live Streaming and Authenticity 29:42

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Jessie Liszak is a personal branding expert and the founder of Reveting, a company specializing in helping individuals and executives build their personal brands through live streaming. With a background as a Chief Marketing Officer at a data company, Jessie has harnessed her extensive marketing experience to tran…

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Harnessing Social Media for Impactful Storytelling in Crisis 22:36

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Amit Meredith is the Head of Marketing at GoFundMe and Classy, a GoFundMe company. With experience in leading marketing strategies for impactful platforms, Amit specializes in utilizing social media and digital storytelling to amplify causes and campaigns globally. Amit focuses on leveraging innovative tools and c…

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Mastering Go-to-Market Strategies for Business Growth Success 30:14

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Jeanette Russell is a seasoned professional in the nonprofit tech space with over 17 years of experience. Her career started as a grassroots organizer on public land issues, transitioning into nonprofit tech when she joined Democracy in Action in 2007. Jeanette has held various roles in significant organizations, …

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Unlocking AI's Power: Transform Your Marketing Game 26:54

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Josh Hirsch is renowned in the marketing world as "The AI Dude," specializing in leveraging artificial intelligence for enhanced digital communication and marketing strategies. With a rich history of pioneering new technologies, Josh is recognized for his innovative approaches to AI, having started his journey int…

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Mastering ABM and Experiential Marketing 32:00

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Send us a text Samuel Hall is the dynamic co-founder of Mixed Reality and the driving force behind ABM Answered, where he intersects experiential marketing strategies with account-based marketing (ABM). His innovative journey into B2B marketing began with the creation of mind control beer-pouring robots alongside co-founder Eddie, marking a creativ…

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Unlocking Donor Potential: What Makes Them Tick, Click, and Give 23:16

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Send us a text About the Guest: Moshe Hecht is a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropic innovator, serving as the CEO and founder of Hatch. With a profound history of over a decade in servicing nonprofits, Moshe co-founded Charidy.com, a leading crowdfunding platform for nonprofits, which successfully raised over $3 billion for more than 8,000 org…

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Building Compassionate Teams and Impactful Marketing 24:50

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Peter Genuardi is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader in the tech space, renowned for his contributions to social good initiatives and direct-response fundraising. As the founder of See the Stars, Peter brings advanced technology solutions to organizations aiming to drive social impact and compassionate service del…

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Unlocking Content Longevity: Distribute and Repurpose Like a Pro 32:22

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Ross Simmonds is a renowned content marketing expert, entrepreneur, and the founder of Foundation Marketing, a content marketing agency specializing in B2B brands. Ross has a rich history in digital marketing, beginning with his first blog in high school and evolving into innovative content strategies for top-tier…

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Building a Marketing Machine: AI's Role and Realistic Expectations 57:42

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Adam Kerpelman is the founder of Marketing Machine and an educator in the fields of entrepreneurship and generative AI at the University of Virginia. He is dedicated to improving marketing practices through his educational content and a popular newsletter that compiles insights from a variety of sources. Mark Rich…

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Building Consistency: The Key to Podcast Longevity 24:44

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Send us a text About the Guest(s): Julia Campbell: Julia Campbell is a renowned expert in nonprofit digital marketing. With a background in magazine journalism from Boston University, Julia has carved a niche in helping nonprofits navigate the digital landscape. She is the author of two books, a sought-after speaker, and a podcaster. Julia’s passio…

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Grant Writing and Philanthropy: Systemic Issues and Inefficiencies 33:08

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Send us a text 🔥 Get ready for some serious sizzle on Talking Shizzle with Taylor Shanklin and Will Novelli from Creative Shizzle! 🔥In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of grant writing with the incredible Patrice Schumate, founder of A Village for Good. Patrice is on a mission to revolutionize the grant field and provide affordable so…

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Chad Barger: The Martha Stewart of Fundraising 23:38

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Send us a text 🎙️ In today's episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will from Creative Shizzle sit down with Chad Barger, a lifelong fundraiser with a passion for helping others raise funds for their passions. 🏫 Chad's fundraising journey started in college with a call center job and AmeriCorps, which led him to start his own fundraising consulting…

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Teaching About Diversity and Inclusion for Your Nonprofit Board with Christal Cherry and Renee Rubin Ross 28:58

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Send us a text 🎙️ In today's episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will from Creative Shizzle sit down to talk about racial equity and board development with ✨ Renee Rubin Ross ✨ and 💥 Christal Cherry 💥, two passionate professionals in the nonprofit sector. 🙌 Christal and Renee are two experts who lead workshops with boards to help them understand…

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Generating Sustainable Donor Relationships through Social Media Advertising with Dana Snyder 34:54

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Send us a text In this episode of 🎙️Talking Shizzle🎙️, our host Taylor Shanklin catches up with her good friend and founder of Positive Equation, Dana Snyder! They chat about all the exciting things going on in their lives, including Dana's new bundle of joy 👶, Kennedy (Congratulations, she's beautiful 🎀), and Taylor's business anniversary 🎂🎉. Dana…

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Discover How Social Media Is Advancing With Julia Campbell, Nonprofit Nation Podcast Host 38:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Shizzle 🎙️, Taylor and Will talk the bizzle of social media with Julia Campbell of the Nonprofit Nation Podcast. Julia is an experienced consultant who runs her own business helping nonprofit organizations with digital marketing, social media, ✍️ storytelling, fundraising ➕ much more. She has been a develop…

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Expert on Collaborative Leadership Kishshana Palmer Helps Everyday Leaders Build Relationships 33:48

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Shizzle, Taylor and Will sit down and chat with a good friend of ours, Kishshana Palmer who is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management who helps leaders create high performing teams⚡.Kishshana is the CEO of Kishshana & Co., an …

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Nonprofit Veteran Mazarine Treyz Discusses Women Overcoming Fear Of Asking In The Workplace 30:34

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Send us a text Tune in to today's episode of Talking Shizzle, which is 🔥HOT🔥 off the podcast press. We sit down and talk some shizzle with Mazarine Treyz, who is an entrepreneur and good friend of ours here at Creative Shizzle. Mazarine has been in business for 14 years and has done a variety of things such as fundraising, consulting, keynote speec…

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Leveraging AI To Transform Fundraising: The Potential For Nonprofits with Nejeed Kassam 29:14

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Send us a text In today's episode of Talking Shizzle🎙️, host Taylor Shanklin, the founder of Barlele and Creative Shizzle, sits down with fellow founder Nejeed Kassam of Keela and they really bring the sizzle🔥. Nejeed is a new father - Go Dad! 🙏Congrats! And is leading a growing and exciting company! Nejeed, Taylor, and Will discuss Keela, their cu…

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Bringing People Together Pre, During, and Post Pandemic with Samantha Swaim 32:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Shizzle, we sit down with Samantha Swaim who is the CEO and founder of an event fundraising company, Swaim Strategies. Sam has been in the nonprofit space for a while and is located in Portland, Oregon. For today's shizzle 🔥, the group talks about hybrid work environments, remote work life, and even more sp…

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Exploring The Benefits Of Crypto-Philanthropy With Josh Hirsch Of The Giving Block 39:04

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Send us a text Today's Shizzle 🔥 is all about Josh Hirsch, and he is a great friend of The Talking Shizzle Team. We start by discussing Josh's current work in cryptocurrency, philanthropy, and his work with The Giving Block. Josh explains that cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, yet many still do not understand it. And while we totally…

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Taking a Snapshot of 2022, to Inform your 2023 with Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian 39:16

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Send us a text In today's episode of Talking Shizzle🎙️, host Taylor Shanklin and trusty side kick WillBill sit down with Steve Lausch and Sarah Sebastian from the organization OneCause. The conversation is electric⚡! The Creative Shizzle Team hits a home run ⚾ here with this snapshot of information from 2022, which can heavily lead into your 2023 p…

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Connecting the Irrational and Rational with Progressive Design with Bryan Zmijewski 37:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Shizzle🎙️ , Taylor Shanklin chats with Bryan Zmijewski, the founder and CEO of Zurb. It's truly a fascinating discussion! We are talking about progressive design, which could help to make people's dreams come true and make the world a better place. A little background first, Bryan is a design transformation…

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How To Rise Above The Noise with David Brier 41:02

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Send us a text Get ready and make sure you’re sitting down folks; because today’s Shizzle is all about David Brier. Talking Shizzle’s host Taylor Shanklin asks the questions that are worthy of your listen. For instance; David has amazing fire-breathing skills 🔥 Who would have known?! So make sure you are wearing your flame retardant clothing for th…

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Entrepreneurial Journeys & New Frontiers in Medicine with Greg Shanken 35:47

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Send us a text Ring the gong! We are kicking off 2023 in style. Season Two of Talking Shizzle🎙️is launching 🚀 This season we've got everything you want to hear about in your entrepreneurial journey PLUS more. Let's start it up! In today's episode, host Taylor Shanklin sits down with Greg M. Shanken who is an entrepreneur from Boulder, Colorado. He …

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Courage & Confidence with Ashley Belanger 29:00

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Shizzle, host Taylor Shanklin chats with Ashley Belanger about her love of ice cream and her amazing spoon earrings. Ashley is a big fan of ice cream and says that she always has a spoon handy in case someone offers her some. The spoon earrings are 100% functional and Ashley says they're a great way to be p…

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Limiting Beliefs & Overcoming Toxic Culture with Katie Appold 24:16

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Send us a text As we get closer to the holiday season, we wanted to have a professional on who really knows her stuff. Katie Appold is a nonprofit professional who started her career working in a nonprofit organization, and has strived to accomplish many great things during her career. She is currently an Executive Director at AIRS, Nonprofit Consu…

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Greater Good Shines a Light on How to Prioritize Consultants' Happiness with Emily Goodstein 29:36

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Send us a text Avid breakfast for dinner lover, Emily Goldstein CEO of Greater Good Strategy is on today to hop into the kitchen with us and talk some shizzle! Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner every once in awhile, am I right?! Host Taylor Shanklin talks with Emily about her organization, which is a digital marketing agency that helps nonprofi…

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Get Noticed and Get Hired with Creative Recruiter Paula Kochan 24:40

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Send us a text Howdy! Thanks for joining us everyone; today's conversation is very VERY current. We sit down and talk some shizzle with Paula Kochan, who is a former college admissions adviser, and has been working as a Creative Talent Recruiter from home for the last several years now. We talk about how Paula's experience in the admissions world h…

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How to Coach & Sell in a Numbers-driven World with Edgar Carrasco 26:38

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Send us a text For today's shizzle, we get the supreme sizzle with Edgar Carrasco of Regpacks, who talks about his experience in sales and how he has learned to focus on the numbers in order to grow an organization. Taylor and Edgar also talk about sales coaching and its importance and impact on new members of a team & how he helps his team embrace…

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Don't Fear The Data, with the Experts from The Data Driven Marketer 27:16

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Send us a text For today's episode, we shoot the shizzle with Adam Kerpelman and Mark Richardson of The Data Driven Marketer Podcast. Usually they record in their "data basement", but today host Taylor Shanklin invites them on to enlighten-izzle us on about their work in marketing. They discuss their experience in the industry, their methods for su…

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Trusting Your Own Voice with Sylvie Légère 29:36

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Send us a text Today we talk some shizzle and learn the bizzle, while host Taylor Shanklin interviews Sylvie Légère, to uncover some entrepreneurial golden treasures. Sylvie Légère is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, philanthropist and author of acclaimed book Trust Your Voice: A Roadmap to Focus and Influence. She has been featured in The W…