Best Upstream Ideas Podcasts (2025)

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Easy, Fun Craft Ideas for Summer 26:24

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15d ago26:24

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Sandra Solon, our Crafty Canadian is a regular on our podcasts. She is a wizard at creating activities for hand crafted items you didn't know you wanted. She's also a perfect example of why we cherish our Canadian neighbors. Last month, she created beautiful, edible dandelion cookies and beautiful inedible paper fortune cookies. They were great. We…

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A Look at the old west through the paintings of Fred Oldfield as explained by his daughter Joella Oldfield (Part 2) 27:07

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This is the second in the series of paintings of the old west as it was left. The paintings were by acclaimed cowboy artist Fred Oldfield and acclaimed because they so obviously were lived by the man who painted them. This is my favorite, notes Dorothy Wilhelm. Although the photo of Fred comes from Eastern Washington, everyone knows the feeling whe…

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Illegal Fireworks! The Generation Gap with Dorothy Wilhelm, Ray Miller Still and Jason Falls 29:28

8d ago29:28

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It's Independence Day, the 4th of July is at hand. Let's talk about illegal fireworks - and other patriotic things. On this edition of Generation Gap, we pay tribute to the old days of the 4th of July when celebration wasn't complete til somebody blew off one or more appendages. On this show our regulars (Dorothy - Silent Generation ) (Ray - Millen…

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Award-winning author DL Fowler (the Lincoln Guy) 26:19

29d ago26:19

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Award-winning author DL Fowler (the Lincoln Guy) transports readers into his characters' inner worlds. His bestselling work, Lincoln Raw-a biographical novel, imagines how Lincoln viewed the world in which he came of age. DL Fowler's book, Lincoln Raw is curated in the Lincoln Collection of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Dorothy says, "I…

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A Look at the old west through the paintings of Fred Oldfield with his daughter, Joella 24:12

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Fred Oldfield grew up with his large family on Washington State's Yakima Indian reservation. He was generally conceded to be the premier western painter of the last 50 years. This series will look at the old west through the cowboy artist’s eyes. Initially Fred had no idea of being an artist but one day he painted a bull thistle on the bunkhouse wa…

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The Generation Gap: Weddings through the years 25:38

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We're pretty sure Co-host Ray Miller Still is a millennial. It doesn't do to make too much of a point. Ray is the editor of the Enumclaw Courier Herald which is the only paper of that name in the United States. This Week we're joined by our Producer, Jason Falls, who is a member Generation X. Swimming Upstream Host Dorothy Wilhelm is a member of Th…

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Terri Thal, the author of My Greenwich Village, Dave, Bob and Me detailing her experience as the first manager of Bob Dylan 29:08

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Terri Thal was a vital presence in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music world, where she played a pivotal role as Bob Dylan's first manager at just 21 years of age. At the heart of it all, she witnessed—and helped shape—one of the most important cultural movements of 20th-century America," Essayist Frank Matheis wrote those words about Terri Thal…

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The Crafty Canadian Ideas for Summer 26:32

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Welcome to an all-new episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy's guest this week is Sandra Solon — The Crafty Canadian. Dorothy and she talk about her recent trip to India, all the things you didn’t know about tea, and ideas for summer crafts for your family. And don't forget to subscribe to the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. You can fin…

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High Functioning, Low Joy - Let’s fix that! 27:09

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Welcome to an all-new episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy's guest this week is Regina Carey. As the "Queen of Action" and a seasoned advocate for professionals with invisible disabilities, Regina specializes in reigniting passion within hearts that may have temporarily forgotten to focus on themselves and their dreams. Whether you'…

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What’s the matter with kids today? 29:10

2M ago29:10

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Welcome to an all-new episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. This week as usual on Generation Gap, Dorothy talks to Ray Miller Still. He is the editor of The Courier Herald. And don't forget to subscribe to the Swimming Upstream Radio Show. You can find us on our website at SwimmingUpstreamRadioShow.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wh…

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What I Know Now That I didn't Know Then - And How You Can Find Out Too 26:45

3M ago26:45

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Welcome to this all-new episode of Dorothy Wilhelm's Swimming Upstream Radio Show. Dorothy's guest this week is dynamic communications expert Rebecca P. Murray. As the founder of her own podcast, Showcase Your Shine in the Northwest, Rebecca is passionate about transforming team dynamics by refining the art of listening, presenting, and facilitatin…

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Macchu Piccu CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN Part 2 30:05

11M ago30:05

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Host: DOROTHY WILHELM - Dorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker and broadcaster who has entertained audiences from Bangkok to Nashville for more than four decades. Dorothy hosted Beacon Award winning My Home Town on Comcast TV and for the past decade has hosted Swimming Upstream Radio Show on the SOB Radio network. (That stands for Spunky…

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Macchu Piccu CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN Part 1 33:54

11M ago33:54

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Host: DOROTHY WILHELM - Dorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker and broadcaster who has entertained audiences from Bangkok to Nashville for more than four decades. Dorothy hosted Beacon Award winning My Home Town on Comcast TV and for the past decade has hosted Swimming Upstream Radio Show on the SOB Radio network. (That stands for Spunky…

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Don't Mess With My Summer Vacation 46:38

11M ago46:38

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Don't Mess With My Summer Vacation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH TEENS 27:41

11M ago27:41

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DOROTHY WILHELM - Dorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker and broadcaster who has entertained audiences from Bangkok to Nashville for more than four decades. Dorothy hosted Beacon Award winning My Home Town on Comcast TV and for the past decade has hosted Swimming Upstream Radio Show on the SOB Radio network. (That stands for Spunky Old B…

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JUSTICE RICHARD GUY analyzes the first Presidential Debate 2:03:42

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USTICE RICHARD GUY analyzes the first Presidential Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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How the Generations are pushing each other apart. 29:56

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Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still – [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) How the Generations are pushing each other apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Generation Gap – LET ME GIVE YOU SOME GOOD ADVICE 24:40

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Host: DOROTHY WILHELM - Dorothy Wilhelm is a columnist, humorist, speaker and broadcaster who has entertained audiences from Bangkok to Nashville for more than four decades. Dorothy hosted Beacon Award winning My Home Town on Comcast TV and for the past decade has hosted Swimming Upstream Radio Show on the SOB Radio network. (That stands for Spunky…

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Great ideas for summer fun with the Kids - Grandma's Roundtable 27:22

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Great ideas for summer fun with the Kids - Grandma's Roundtable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Safe Fun Travel with Handicaps or Health Conditions 27:09

12M ago27:09

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-Traveling - having fun - with disabilities - Let's visit Grandma! Safe Fun Travel with Handicaps or Health Conditions Marjorie Turner Hollman - [email protected] - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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IS REALLY HAPPENING AT THE TRUMP TRIAL 29:10

1y ago29:10

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WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING AT THE TRUMP TRIAL JUSTICE RICHARD GUY AND HISTORIAN BIL NELSON ANALYZE WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING AT THE TRUMP TRIAL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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COWBOY ART IS ALIVE AND WELL - Joella Oldfield of the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage 2:39:52

1y ago2:39:52

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COWBOY ART IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PUYALLUP, WA Joella Oldfield [email protected]: (253)241-3254 Joella Oldfield of the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center, talks about the trend toward rediscovering Western Art. 10:50 Standing Patt - Dr. Patt Schwab - How to Keep Abreast of [email protected]) Phone: 206-525-1031 Learn more a…

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Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still - The Drug Problem 30:46

1y ago30:46

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Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still – [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Phone: (360)802-8220 The Drug Problem. It's even worse than you thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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THE GIRLS FROM LIBBY 28:17

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THE GIRLS FROM LIBBY Marcia Tomlin and Dorothy meet 80 years after growing up in two tiny neighboring Montana Towns. Marcia's Hometown destroyed Dorothy's Hometown, but we shouldn't get too spunup in that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Standing Patt --- Lady D LEGENDARY BLACK HEROES 23:15

1y ago23:15

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Standing Patt --- Lady D LEGENDARY BLACK HEROES Standing Patt - Dr. Patt Schwab - Grandpa was a Circus Star! [email protected]) StandingPatt, #circus,#FlyingTrapeze LEGENDARY BLACK HEROES: Lady D! The Tuskegee Airmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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WALTER NEARY - NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH 28:10

1y ago28:10

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WALTER NEARY - NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH - [email protected] "If I was still in local journalism - a field that is so scarce right now - I know what I'd be reporting on right now." longtime newspaperman tells how to know if the news you're reading is true.. #realnews, #trump, #fakenews, #truenews, #journalism. #trump, #fakenews, #truenews, #journalism. Lea…

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Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

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- Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still – [email protected] Slang is generally a bit wittier and cleverer than Standard American English. Slang is everywhere— and youth slang, in particular, exerts enormous power. Ray explores current slang words that Dorothy never heard of. Is Quiet Quitting really a new idea? #GenerationGap, #Americanslang, #Q…

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Lesia Alexander - Animal Behavior expert 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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Lesia Alexander - Animal Behavior expert [email protected] You love your animals. Do you feel baffled about what they need and what to do? Lesia decodes animal behaviors for animal well being, bringing you peace of mind and harmony to your home. #heartandsoulwithanimals, #animalbehavior, #animalcommunicator Learn more about your ad …

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The tables are turned - Historian Don Trosper 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

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The tables are turned - Historian Don Trosper Interviews historical host Dorothy Wilhelm Don Trosper [email protected] [email protected] #history, #sharingstories, #Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Patt Schwab and Lady D 23:30

1+ y ago23:30

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Patt Schwab and Lady D STANDING PATT: DR. PATT SCHWAB and FENG SHUI - Patt discovers why she never seems to meet younger fellows. [email protected] #fengshui, #love, #astrology, #interiordesign, #kittylitter, #mantras, #lifestyle LEGENDARY BLACK HEROES: THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN Lady D recalls the story of the valiant airmen. htpps://Swimming Upstrea…

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Generation Gap - Ray Miller Still - What's the New Word 34:35

1+ y ago34:35

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Generation Gap - Ray Miller Still - What's the New Word? Ray and Dorothy talk about the 1700 new words added to Dictionary.com (mailto:[email protected]) #Generationgap,#newword, #saywhat, #Dictionary, #morewords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Ants in my pants - Joyce Perrin 26:56

1+ y ago26:56

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Ants in my pants - Joyce Perrin -world traveler and author gives tips for women traveling alone. She's covered most of the globe and she's still only 84. [email protected] #sheisnotlost, #antsinmy pants, #Girlsaroundtheworld, #Ladiesgoneglobal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The DMV and THE COMPTON COWBOYS 2 26:39

1+ y ago26:39

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-The DMV and THE COMPTON COWBOYS Standing Patt: Dr. Patt Schwab recalls a surprising trip to the DMV #DMV, #weightloss, #memories, #standPatt, #speaker, #keynote LEGENDARY BLACK HEROES: THE COMPTON COWBOYS Lady D #LegendaryBlackeroes, #BlackHistory, #Black Excellence, #BlackLivesMatter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Generation Gap – YOU CALL THAT ROMANCE 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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Generation Gap – YOU CALL THAT ROMANCE? Ray Miller Still We look at what's different in romance between what's romantic today - and in yesteryear. Practically everything!! [email protected] #millenials, #bestgeneration, #talkradioshows, #millenialmemories, #momjokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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GETTING READY FOR HAPPY TIMES -Sandra Solon 27:20

1+ y ago27:20

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- GETTING READY FOR HAPPY TIMES -Sandra Solon The Crafty Canadian has ideas for staying happy and calm even in high stress times #CraftyCanadian, #happyday, #crafty. #creative, [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Generation Gap Ray Miller Still 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

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February 12 - Generation Gap Ray Miller Still – [email protected] Ray and Dorothy invent a new Generation Gap game. #GenerationGap, #mindthegap, #newgame, #generationgap, #millenials, #babyboomers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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GIVE YOURSELF A VALENTINE - REGINA CAREY 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

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REGINA CAREY - GIVE YOURSELF A VALENTINE The Queen of Action shares ideas for creating special Valentines for the most important person you know - yourself. #queenofaction, #coachmecarey, ##valentine, #HappyValentinesDay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Beating the Winter Blues and Blahs - Sandra Solon- The Crafty Canadian 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

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, Beating the Winter Blues and Blahs - Sandra Solon- The Crafty Canadian An Advent Calendar for long, cold winter days. #theclosetqueen, #CraftyCanadian, #wintercrafts, #diycrafts, #bluedays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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You Can't Ruin My Day! Author Allen Klein 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

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, You Can't Ruin My Day! Author Allen Klein 52 wake up calls to turn every situation around. http://alllenklein.com/ #jollytologist, #humor, #funny, #cantruinmyday, #love, #forgiveyourself, #potatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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Swimming Upstream - Dorothy Wilhelm 23:37

1+ y ago23:37

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, Standing Patt, Dr. Patt Schwab "My Brother, The Unsuccessful Criminal Legendary Black Heroes - Things you Didn't Know About Martin Luther King #MLKDday, #LegendaryBlackHeroes, #Unsuccessfulcriminal, #martinlutherking, #mlk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dorothy Wilhelm

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SQUIDminders 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

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SQUIDminders - Start the new year with a new and create approach to life. Dr. Mel believes that if we can only become SQUIDMINDED, our lives will change for the better. [email protected] #SQUIDMINDER, #SQUIDminders, #creative living, #emotionalbrain, #SQUIDbrain, #SQUID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Dec 25 - Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still 27:44

1+ y ago27:44

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Generation Gap – Ray Miller Still Differences in how the generations celebrate Christmas and maybe some ideas for Christmas with very young and very old family members. Ray Miller Still #merrychristmas, #howtoconfuseamillenial, #Christmas2023, #Christmas Wish, Christmaslist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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HOLIDAY TIPS, IDEAS AND WARNINGS 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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HOLIDAY TIPS, IDEAS AND WARNINGS Creative Panel shares ideas for celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa Gina Carey - Queen of Action - [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Diedri Webb - Legendary Black Heroes - [email protected] Dorothy Wilhelm - [email protected] #christmaslights, #naughtylist, #christmasgoodies, #nicel…

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- Amber Simonsen –THRIVE AT WORK and DURING THE HOLIDAYS 27:06

1+ y ago27:06

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Amber Simonsen –THRIVE AT WORK and DURING THE HOLIDAYS How can you balance, manage, and even thrive at work and at home during the holidays? [email protected] #thrive, #abetter40, #teamwork, #instagoodteamwork,#thrivexperience, #alwaysthrive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Do You Think Chocolate Grows On Trees 27:05

2y ago27:05

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Do You Think Chocolate Grows On Trees? Chocolate Maker - Jan Calkins explores our love affair with chocolate. Dorothy Wilhelm hosts [email protected] #Chocolate, #Chocolatemaker, #chocolatelovers, #darkchocolate, #craftchocolate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Legendary Black Heroes - Diedri Webb 27:51

2y ago27:51

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Legendary Black Heroes - Diedri Webb celebrates Juneteenth with the story of Ida B. Wells, Truth Teller and first black woman journalist. Dorothy Wilhelm hosts [email protected] #Juneteenth, #freedom, #TruthTeller, #blm, #happyjuneteenth, #blackwoman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Tacoma Boat Builders 34:34

2y ago34:34

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Tacoma Boat Builders -In Tacoma WA, an idea for helping troubled youth turned from building boats to rebuilding lives. Paul Birkey. Dorothy Wilhelm hosts [email protected] #TacomaBoatBuilders #atriskyouth #buildinglives, #Youthempowerment, #youthpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Generation Gap - What do today's graduates have to look forward to 24:43

2y ago24:43

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Generation Gap - What do today's graduates have to look forward to? We'll try to have good news. Ray Miller Still [email protected] Dorothy Wilhelm [email protected] #GenerationGap, #Graduation, #goodnews, #Grads, #classof2023, #Grad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Helen Hesketh - Born Unwanted. 2:38:14

2y ago2:38:14

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Helen Hesketh - Born Unwanted. Helen Hesketh knows about love and marriage. The mother of eight children she and her husband Joe have exchanged love letters daily for nearly the last 40 years of their marriage. Born Unwanted says a lot about how children are traumatized and how they can be saved. [email protected] #BornUnwanted, #M…