For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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Named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and one of Inc.'s 500 fastest growing companies, Marie Forleo's goal is to help you become the person you most want to be. In this show, Marie and her guests share actionable strategies for greater happiness, success, motivation, creativity, productivity, love, health, contribution and fulfillment — often with a lot of laughs. From business, marketing and career advice, to tackling failure, disappointment and fear, to philanthropy an ...
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Learn about all the things that you wish you were taught about the practice of neurology. The podcast will cover types of careers (academics, private practice, locums, concierge neurology, etc.), contracts and worth, promotional development and CV building, continuing medical education and maintenance of certification, visas, billing, challenges on the job, work/life balance, and more. Creator and Executive Producer: Sara Schaefer; Associate editors: Katherine Fu, Sana Aslam, Sagari Bette, P ...
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Struggling with jealousy, insecurity, or self-doubt? You're not alone. Join Pattern Transformation Expert Shanenn Bryant as she combines humor, hard-won wisdom, and practical strategies to help you break free from the patterns keeping you stuck. From 2 AM social media stalking sessions to second-guessing yourself at work, each episode tackles the real struggles women face with jealousy, insecurity and confidence. Shanenn draws from her experience and expertise in attachment theory to help wo ...
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Second Act Success Podcast: Career Change, Business Coaching & Entrepreneurship Advice for Women
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Welcome to the Second Act Success Career Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love. Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and exit strategy expert, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence. ✨ What You’ll Learn: - How to quit your 9-5 job and start a business that lights you up - Strategies for career change at 40+ and designing your ...
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Take a seat around the community fire and listen to stories that inspire with host Kathy Robinson, author of The Athena Principles, Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals. Reclaim your Warrior Spirit, rekindle your passion and explore your mind, body and spirit in a safe, uplifting space. Once a successful corporate executive, Kathy followed her own passion and became an author, online educator, corporate consultant and executive coach. As the founder of Athena Wellness, Kath ...
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This is your place to hear the voice behind the pages of your favorite books. Here you’ll get a feel for the person who spent hours, weeks, months, and even years to fill the pages and build a world where you can not only use yourself but possibly find yourself as well. Our gift is a glance at the human side of writing; perhaps a morsel from the author’s childhood, insight on the character to which they are most attached, or a little on the passion that fueled the topics in the book. It’s yo ...
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Want an on-air shout out? Support the show here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/614722/support Elsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of TikTok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice Presi ...
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Coffee chats with people I want to learn from — about life, work, becoming, and figuring things out (often in midlife, but not always). Hosted by Lou Blaser. About The Host: Lou Blaser is a corporate escapee turned writer, podcast host, and resident philosopher-next-door. She writes We’re All Getting Older — a newsletter about joy, purpose, and figuring out what matters now. She’s also the author of Break Free: The Courage to Reinvent Yourself and Your Career. loublaser.substack.com
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Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in Aviation
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Join Liz Booker as she interviews authors whose books feature women in aviation from across genres, historical periods, and types of flying, and be inspired by the tenacity, adventure, and courage of our sisters in the air. * Liz not only promotes books featuring women in aviation, but also provides the tools and information for other women to tell their stories. Check out Writers' Room interviews for in-depth discussions on writing, publishing, and book promotion. * Liz is a retired Coast G ...
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The unfiltered business podcast for women 40+ who are ready to step into their next era with more confidence, clarity, and authority than ever before. Hosted by Jan Ditchfield, an award-winning strategist with 25 years in sales + marketing, the show cuts through the noise and gets real about what it actually takes to run — and grow — a business as a woman in midlife. Each episode delivers grounded, practical conversations on confidence, boundaries, visibility, money, leadership, hard decisio ...
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Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start
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The world and works of Jimmy Breslin. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jimmy Breslin is the subject of Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” which explores his influence on journalism over the second half of the 20th Century. His columns for the New York Herald Tribune, Newsday and The Daily News and his writing for many other notable publications including New York Magazine, helped define New York City and the world for 50 years. Kevin Breslin grew up in Queens as one of six children to the constant soun ...
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Vince Carter of the Atlanta Hawks returns to ‘Winging It’ for a second season with his co-host Annie Finberg. Vince and Annie are going off script to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what NBA players think and talk about, and an inside look at Vince’s 21st and final season in the NBA. As well as talking to guests (from other players like Steph Curry to music stars like 2 Chainz), they’ll cover the Hawks’ season, the '19-’20 NBA season, the broader worlds of sports and pop culture, and much ...
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Welcome to the HIGHER! Career Podcast everyone. A show full of wicked stories from the job market and brilliant guest experts showing us how to succeed in it. Because we've all been there haven't we? It's time to get unstuck and make our dream careers happen. Let's go get it! -- With Nikki Symmons and Tom Zamzow This show is all about exploring ways to navigate one's career with ease and how the seemingly secret language of the job market is not one we have to each learn by ourselves through ...
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Andrew Ambrosius invites you to The Art of Business English (AOBE). The premier podcast for those who wish to improve their business English skills and confidence. Listen in as Andrew provides useful strategies and lessons for learners. Immerse yourself in weekly episodes, with tips, vocabulary, expressions and coaching. These compelling lessons reveal how anyone can learn, improve and go through the often daunting task of learning a second language. Get inspired as Andrew shares stories and ...
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A podcast with friends. One’s a bartender, and the other is…well, also a bartender. After leaving his long, yet unfortunate career as a morning radio show host, Drew Mitchell gave the middle finger to anything promising ahead of him in exchange for a chance to make something of himself through this lackluster, at best, podcast. Then there’s Nick Amoroso, the second wanna-be headliner of the show. Nick, in short, is akin to the sharpest crayon in your childhood trapper keeper, but like only s ...
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This book opens with a young wife and mother, vacationing at a resort in the Gulf of Mexico with her husband and children. The resort is run by an elderly Frenchwoman, who manages the place along with her two sons. The young wife and one of the sons develop a deep and passionate attachment to each other, with devastating effects on both families and their circle of friends. When Kate Chopin's 1899 novel The Awakening, originally titled A Solitary Soul, was first released, it evoked a storm o ...
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“An Adventurer – He that goes out to meet whatever may come!” This is the credo of Allan Quatermain, the quintessential, swashbuckling protagonist of Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard. Quatermain first makes his appearance as a character in Haggard's most famous bestselling adventure tale, King Solomon's Mines. Published in 1885, this Victorian action novel depicts a group led by Allan Quatermain who travel to a remote region in Africa in search of the missing brother of one of them. It i ...
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We’re Amanda & Ryan and we’re the hosts of The World Wanderers podcast. We’re a traveling couple originally from Alberta, Canada with a love of exploring the world, eating great food (mostly Mexican food, if we’re being honest), learning new languages, and meeting new people. The World Wanderers podcast is a travel diary of our adventures since we started traveling together in 2011. We take you with us as we travel through Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand as 22-year old budget ...
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Where's That Sound Coming From Presents: Questions But No Answers with Brian Marchese
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Dateline December 30 2023. The spinoff is now the main event. Welcome to Where's That Sound Coming From Presents: Questions But No Answers! Yes, WTSCF has become what might be the only podcast centered on the musical career of a person whom I consider to be one of the most creative, if underrated and misunderstood, musical minds of the mid-late 20th Century: the late, great Michael Nesmith. I made a list of 75 songs he recorded between 1965-2016 which I feel support my opinion (mostly origin ...
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Write Copy that Connects | Online Marketing, Course Creation, Brand Messaging, Copywriting, Email Marketing
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***TOP 2% Global Podcast!*** Are you building an online business and stuck at what to say to your audience? Do you feel like no one is listening to you? Do you stare at a blank screen for hours because you don’t know what the magic formula is to writing copy that connects? And you can’t afford to hire a copywriter to do it for you? Well you’re in the right place! Because I used to be you! I am going to teach you how to connect with your target audience, so that they feel like you get them… a ...
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America’s Breaking Point: Vetting Fails, Fraud Explodes, and Trump Hits Reset
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This is storytelling at its finest. We could study it to learn about almost any aspect of writing, but this week, Melanie and I are highlighting the complexity and nuance of the main character. He's a passive character, which makes for an especially interesting study of both the hero's monologue and the shadow. If you've not seen THE HOLDOVERS yet,…
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467 - Foster Care to the NFL: How to Beat the Odds — Anthony Trucks
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When the odds are stacked against you, how do you succeed anyway? Foster kid turned NFL athlete, Anthony Trucks shares his 3-step method to upgrade your identity and succeed, even when it seems impossible. Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you str…
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Why Your Anxious Attachment Picks Terrible Partners EP 126
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If you've ever thought "I'm too much," felt shame around your jealousy, or struggled with feeling "needy" in relationships, this episode will be a relief and a revelation. Shanenn sits down with Trevor Hansen, coach and founder of The Art of Healing, to dismantle the shame loop of anxious attachment and show how it can be transformed into self-trus…
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Stay-at-Home Mom Turned Community Leader: Michelle DeKeyser on Motherhood and Belonging | #225
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If you’re a mom who feels like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, this episode of the Second Act Success Podcast is for you. Host Shannon Russell, business coach for women and author of Start Your Second Act, sits down with former teacher turned stay-at-home mom and community builder Michelle DeKeyser, founder of Mama Genius and the Mama Genius Hu…
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Who Am I Now? The Quiet Work of Creating Your Second Chapter Identity
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#287 When you’ve spent decades building a successful professional life, the identity that brought you success can become the very thing that constrains your future happiness. That robust self-concept shifts when you make a major life change, whether it’s a career transition, an empty nest, or a shift in partnership. All of these experiences can lea…
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The Inspiration of Barbara Pronin in Crafting Courageous Women's Stories -137
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Step into the world of Author Express with an episode that bridges Brooklyn nostalgia and WWII history! Barbara Pronin, a triple award-winning author, joins Kathleen Basi to share the inspirations behind her acclaimed novel, Winter's End. Hear how early NYC subway rides and childhood freedom shaped confidence—and eventually led to compelling charac…
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If you are writing a villain’s POV in your story, this episode is for you. Lydia Tar is a villain but she’s also the protagonist of the story. Quite simply: villain + protagonist = anti-hero. The slow reveal of Tar’s shadow is a masterclass in writing a villain POV. You could start off with an evil villain and maintain that line in your story, but …
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466 - Addicted to Sugar? The Alarming Research They Don't Want You to See with Jessie Inchauspé
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Ready for the cheap secret "hack" that allows you to eat dessert & still burn fat? Glucose Goddess, Jessie Inchauspé, joins us on this #MarieTV to share 4 simple tricks to clear your skin, boost energy, and drop pounds — without cutting your favorite foods. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button t…
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Gratitude, Growth & New Beginnings: Reflecting on 2025 and Preparing Your Second Act | #224
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In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and mom of two, reflects on the incredible milestones, personal growth, and business breakthroughs that made 2025 a transformational year. From publishing her book Start Your Second Act, to speaking on stages across the country, to …
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From Endorsements To Exposés: MTG, Epstein Files, And A Thanksgiving Showdown
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How Risk and Spontaneity Shape Geeta Schrayter’s Heartfelt Holiday Romances -136
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Join Author Express for a heartwarming chat with Geeta Schrayter, author of uplifting New England stories and queen of Christmas spirit! This episode is packed with fun tidbits for holiday romance readers: from Connecticut’s Christmas movie fame to Geeta’s deep affection for list-making and festive traditions. Wonder how a busy homeschooling mom fi…
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If you're curious about how to handle unlikeable protagonists, this episode is for you! In Hitchcock's classic, DIAL M FOR MURDER, the protagonist is the villain — he plots the murder of his wife, and that's about as unlikeable as it gets! His anti-hero's monologue is a veritable masterclass and his shadow reveals that he's actually kind of a nice …
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465 - The ONE Thing Every Caregiver Needs to Survive | Emma Heming Willis
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When you're caring for someone you love with dementia, the weight of responsibility can slowly consume you. Emma Heming Willis knows this reality firsthand. After her husband Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Emma found herself in one of life's most challenging roles: caregiver. In this raw, powerful conversation, she reveals…
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You're Not a Jerk, You're a Genius EP 125
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🦋 Join the experience - enroll in 30 Days to Different today! In this episode of Top Self, Shanenn flips the script on what it means to be “the jealous one” in a relationship—and trust us, you’ll never see your spirals the same again. Ever swear you’re not going to snoop, spiral, or snap... and then do it anyway? That doesn’t mean you’re some contr…
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She Quit Her CMO Job to Build a Happier Life: Dani Cee’s Bold Second Act Career Pivot | #223
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Ready to trade burnout for a life that actually fits? In this empowering episode, Shannon Russell talks with Dani Cee, a former Chief Marketing Officer who walked away from a 20-year corporate career to launch the Happy Life Agenda and work as an empowerment consultant. Dani shares the moment she knew the 9–5 was costing her everything, how journal…
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The Parallel Path Strategy: How to Explore Your Deepest Desires in Midlife
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#286 What happens when the professional success you’ve worked so hard for no longer feels satisfying? If you're feeling the subtle mismatch between the life you’ve built and the life you desire, this episode will help you get back on track. Join Kathy as she explores why the solution isn't a risky leap, but a Parallel Path Strategy — a methodology …
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We talk with author Trevor James Wilson about courage, faith, and starting over at fifty, tracing a life from postwar Europe to guiding seniors around the world. Travel becomes a way to practice humility, face hard history, and find goodness in strangers. • leaving a senior banking career to lead travel • travel as education, empathy and self-belie…
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Career Development: Involvement in National Organizations as Medical Educators
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Harry Sutherland speaks with three medical educators about their involvement in national organizations- Drs. Jaffar Khan, Erica Schuyler, and Jeff Dewey. They review the ways one can become involved and why they value their involvement in national organizations including the ACGME, ABPN, AAN, ANA, AALN, and more!…
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Celebrities Rage, Campuses Boil, And A Party In Crisis
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We unpack why a 43‑day shutdown ended with the same extension Democrats rejected, and how the fallout hit workers, flyers, and families. From Hollywood scolding to Berkeley arrests, media editing scandals, clan politics in Minneapolis, and a rising socialist bench, we track where power actually moved. • the extension through January 2026 and the se…
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Where Life Inspires Fiction: Rebecca Hodge on Creativity and Career Pivots -135
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Curious what happens when a retired veterinarian and clinical research scientist turns to heart-pounding suspense fiction? In this episode of Author Express, Kathleen Basi gets to the heart of Rebecca Hodge’s creative process, discussing her latest thriller, Island Endgame. Listen in as Rebecca shares how real-life adventures on a remote island ins…
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The villain isn’t a stand in for the hero’s shadow. The villain is a warning to the hero if the hero doesn't learn to integrate their shadow. The Incredibles is storytelling gold and a very clear example of the role of the villain and hero plus their relationship to the hero’s shadow. Of course, every good superhero movie needs a hero’s monologue a…
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464 - Steven Pressfield Explains Why Talent Doesn't Matter
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Want to stop self-sabotaging and start achieving? Steven Pressfield explains why overcoming resistance is the key to fulfilling your greatest creative potential. He also reveals some of the revolutionary ideas from his books: The War of Art, Turning Pro, and The Artist's Journey. I love Steven so much and could not be more honored to have him in th…
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The Power of Intuition: How Dina Berrin Left Fitness To Teach Tarot | #222
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Feeling out of alignment in your life or career? In this episode, host and business coach for women Shannon Russell sits down with Dina Berrin, former fitness pro and staffing leader turned intuitive life coach, to share how she transformed a long corporate chapter into a purpose-driven second act. Dina reveals how tarot, numerology, astrology, and…
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Shutdown Standoff And A City On Edge
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We unpack week six of the shutdown, who is blocking a deal, and how it’s hitting families, flyers, and the force. Then we break down New York City’s election turn, media framing of Trump’s 60 Minutes interview, cartel crackdowns, stopping genocide in Africa, Cheney’s legacy, and a major climate pivot. • same-day taping to cover rapid shifts • Democ…
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The Last Page; A Farewell & Celebrating Three Years of Author Express -134
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In this special episode of Author Express, hosts Shawna Rodrigues, Kristi Leonard, and Kathleen Basi come together for a heartfelt reflection as the podcast wraps up its recording season. They share the most surprising lessons learned from interviewing authors across genres—revealing how the creative journey connects us all in unexpected ways. Enjo…
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The Proposal: writing dual protagonist stories
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If you're writing a dual protagonist story, a story with multiple plot lines or a romance, this episode is for you! After the spookiness of last week's episode, I thought we are all due for a feel-good, positive juju kinda movie. What better choice than THE PROPOSAL? Enjoy! -V. Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses …
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463 - 4 Simple Questions That Will Reverse Any Negative Thought — Byron Katie
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Stuck in a dark place? Wish the world was more accepting and less negative? In this interview, world-renowned writer and spiritual teacher, Bryon Katie, will walk you through 4 questions that will change your life. Not only will you learn how to turn off the negative chatter of your mind, but you'll get to the root of your suffering so you can star…
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Laid Off to Lifted Up: Aransas Savas on Building “The Uplifters” and creating Courage Capital | #221
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What if a layoff is the nudge you needed to quit corporate, start a business, and design a second-act career you actually love? In this inspiring conversation on episode #221 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Aransas Savas—innovation leader turned coach, community builder, and host of The Uplifters—shares how losing her role at Weight Watchers bec…
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An Unexpected Adventure (Rewild Your Well-being Series, Part VI)
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#285 This is the sixth episode of the Rewild Your Well-being series, a powerful invitation to explore, reimagine and create your most fulfilling chapter yet, using nature as a catalyst. If you’ve ever spent time and energy preparing for a big exciting goal, only to have plans change at the last minute, this episode is for you. Join Kathy as she sha…
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Tracey Curtis-Taylor — Bird: Flying the Spirit of Artemis Across Continents and Confronting the Old Boys’ Club
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Send us a text If you love daring women, vintage airplanes, and real-world adventure, you’re going to love this one. Pilot and author Tracey Curtis-Taylor shares her journey from a $15 introductory flight in Canada to flying her restored 1942 Stearman across Africa, from UK to Australia, and across the United States. We talk about her inspirations …
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From Autopen Scandals To A Fractured Party: What’s Breaking America’s Politics
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We push past the Halloween jokes and dive into a week where a machine-signed signature could void pardons, a shutdown strangles paychecks, and a new AI encyclopedia challenges who writes the record. Along the way, we weigh a fractured Democratic Party, NYC’s high-stakes race, and Trump’s Pacific deals. • Autopen use on legal documents and oversight…
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Crafting Stories of Healing: Virginia McCullough’s Brand of Hope and Second Chances -133
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Curious about the real stories behind the writers you love? In this inspiring Author Express episode, host Kathleen Basi welcomes Virginia McCullough, a powerhouse in both fiction and nonfiction who’s penned over 150 books! Virginia shares the unexpected ways her background in classical ballet shaped her discipline as a writer and recounts how a li…
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You need to read stories you don’t like. Yep, it’s true. This week I put my body on the line and I forced myself (and Valerie - so sorry, please forgive me) to watch The Substance. I don’t read, watch, or listen to horror, but there are times when I need to go outside my comfort zone to learn more about the craft. My topic this season is The Shadow…
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462 - Rejection Made Her Rich — The BILLIONAIRE Mindset You Need to Hear
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What does it take to become one of the most successful, self-made women in the world? In this powerful episode, Anastasia Soare — founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills — shares the untold story of her rise from esthetician to eyebrow mogul. You'll learn how she pioneered the Golden Ratio for brow shaping, overcame countless rejections, and created a g…
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Do You Need to Change Your Partner or Your Patterns EP 124
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Schedule your Discovery Call here In this episode of Top Self, Shanenn dives into one of the most exhausting relationship cycles—when you keep second-guessing your partner, breaking up, getting back together, and wondering if they’re “the one.” The truth? Your confusion isn’t about your partner. It’s about your pattern. If you’ve ever caught yourse…
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Sometimes the bravest thing we can do as entrepreneurs is admit when something isn’t working — even when it looks perfect on paper. This is the FINAL episode of The Business of Good. I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the hardest lessons I've learned in my business journey - the pivot that didn’t land, the launch that fell flat, and the lessons…
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LEGO Serious Play for Teams: Hands-On Strategy, Team Building, and Leadership Development | #220
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Turning Creativity into Cash Flow: How LEGO Serious Play Became a Powerful Tool for Team Building—And an Extra Revenue Stream in My Business. Looking for a fresh way to boost team communication, collaboration, and problem-solving? In this short, power-packed episode of the Second Act Success Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach and certifi…
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What Happens When Cities Choose Chaos Over Consequence
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How does your reader know why your protagonist does what she does? This seemingly minor detail is one of the most important parts of your story and the way you let the reader know about it is through the hero's monologue. What aspect of your protagonist is hidden from her, from your reader, or both? If you want to create a main character with dimen…
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461 - This Idea Will Save the World — Kate Raworth on "Doughnut Economics"
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How can our families, businesses, cities, and even the global economy thrive — without destroying the planet? "Doughnut Economics" shows us the way. Listen now and learn the #1 factor that influences human behavior, why perpetual growth will destroy everything, and how "going doughnut" can actually save the world. Thanks for listening! New episodes…
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What Would Your Life Be Like If You Weren't Jealous EP 123
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Schedule your FREE Discovery Call In this powerful solo episode, Shanenn cracks open a question many of us quietly carry: “If I weren’t jealous… who would I be?” From the deck of a cruise ship years ago to the emotional trenches of everyday hypervigilance, Shanenn walks you through how jealousy feels like its become your identity—and how to begin s…
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064: The Powerful Lesson Every Leader Needs to Hear About Second Chances
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Have you ever heard a story that completely shifted how you think about leadership and business? That’s exactly what happened to me after this conversation. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Scott Gates, the founder of Awake Window & Door Co. — a company that’s doing business in a way I’ve never seen before. They’re not just building luxury prod…
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Literary Aviatrix Classics: Aviatrix by Elinor Smith — The Flying Flapper Who Outsmarted Putnam, Outflew the Boys, and Spilled All the Aviation Tea
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Send us a text Hold on to your flight goggles — this episode might be our juiciest Literary Aviatrix Classics yet. In this roundtable, Dr. Jacque Boyd, Captain Jenny Beatty, and I dive into Aviatrix: The Story of Elinor Smith, the 1981 memoir of the teenage pilot who took the 1920s aviation world by storm. Elinor Smith — “The Flying Flapper of Free…
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Write the Book That Builds Your Brand: Amy Vogel on Publishing in Your 40s | #219
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Want to write a book but don’t know where to start, or whether to self-publish vs. traditional? In this episode of Second Act Success, host Shannon Russell talks with Amy Vogel, who went from tech sales and then spent years as a pastor before publishing 5 books and now working as a women’s book coach. If you are thinking about turning your story in…
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Shutdown Stalemate, Peace Breakthrough, Hard Truths
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Support the show Elsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STORE Elsa's BOOKS Elsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the cr…
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How Nashville Shaped an Author's Life and Her Novel, The False Flat -132
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On this engaging episode of Author Express, host Kathleen Basi welcomes Melissa R. Collings, an award-winning author and self-described “unicorn” of Nashville. Discover the creatively charged vibe of Nashville beyond its country music roots, and hear how Melissa’s background as a spine surgery physician associate influences her writing. The convers…
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I think I missed the mark with my choice for What When Right this Season. I went with The Outrun because it scored well on ratings sites. Why did this movie get such good ratings when both Valerie and I had trouble staying engaged? It’s a story that has great performances and it handles addiction without judgement. There’s also some parallel story …
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Nature's Gym (Rewild Your Well-being Series, Part V)
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#284 This is the fifth episode of the Rewild Your Well-being series, a powerful invitation to explore, reimagine and create your most fulfilling chapter yet, using nature as a catalyst. Is your workout feeling like just another chore? If so, you’re missing out on the most restorative, free gym on the planet – the wild world outside your door. Join …
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Validate Your Business Idea: Research, Test, and Launch With Confidence | #218
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Have you ever wondered if your business idea is really worth pursuing? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach and author of Start Your Second Act, breaks down exactly why validating your business idea is one of the most important steps you can take before launching. Key takeaways: Why market r…
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