Best Blaze Performance Podcasts (2026)

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Santa Clause is back with JP Sharing Holiday Magic 27:35

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8d ago27:35

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The Big Man himself drops in on JP and all the JP Emerson Show Elves, sharing special messages and holiday Magic to all! Track Santa here: Official NORAD Tracks Santa Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.com Olivia “Liv” Harper, Executive Partner, PR, Marketing …

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Introducing Gatling Studio - Making DevEx Easier 8:26

16d ago8:26

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In this episode, Scott Moore interviews Stephane Landelle, CTO of Gatling. They talk about the new Gatling Studio and the problems it solves for both developers and performance engineers. Find out more at https://gatling.io 🔥 Like and Subscribe 🔥 💰 Sponsors If you are interested in sponsoring my content, contact me directly via email or LinkedIn fo…

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5 Trends in Performance With AI 5:35

1M ago5:35

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How can AI drive performance engineering and testing? This episode explores five significant shifts in the landscape, providing insights into the impact of artificial intelligence on software testing. Discover how automation testing and performance monitoring tools are evolving, making the untestable, testable, with machine learning approaches. 🔥 L…

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Racing Forward: Kennedy Massey’s Journey from Dirt Tracks to Justice Dreams 54:10

2M ago54:10

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Kennedy K.J. Massey, a 16-year-old dirt track racer and founder of the Women on Wheels movement, shares her multifaceted journey through racing, mentorship, and academic ambition. K.J. opens up about her return to quarter midget racing, her pursuit of a championship title, and her upcoming appearance at the NASCAR Youth Series national race. Listen…

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The Lake Mirror Classic: Cars, Community, and Carroll Shelby 1:02:32

3M ago1:02:32

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Get ready for a high-octane episode of The JP Emerson Show featuring Robert D’Angelo and Shelby American President Gary Patterson, the newly named Grand Marshal of the Lake Mirror Classic. They dive into one of the country’s premier automotive events, sharing their passion for classic cars and the enduring legacy of the Shelby brand. Gary opens up …

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AI Enhancements in Performance Testing 14:01

3M ago14:01

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Host Scott Moore dives into the world of AI in performance testing, exploring how tools like Tricentis NeoLoad, BlazeMeter, and OpenText are leveraging predictive analytics, generative AI, and agentic AI to transform the field. But is the hype real? Moore offers a balanced perspective, urging us to embrace AI’s potential while staying grounded in e…

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P99 Conference 2025 13:39

3M ago13:39

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The P99 Conference is a must-attend event that dives deep into the art and science of building and scaling high-performance systems. Register: p99conf.io Huyen Chip's site: https://huyenchip.com/ 🔥 Like and Subscribe 🔥 💰 Sponsors If you are interested in sponsoring my content, contact me directly via email or LinkedIn for more information. email = …

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Ashcraft Motorsports: Young Racers, Big Futures 1:06:04

3M ago1:06:04

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Ashcraft Motorsports Racing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mentoring young women and breaking barriers in motorsports. Meet Payton and Memarie—two rising stars transitioning from micro sprints to A-class racing while balancing intense training, schoolwork, and the responsibility of being role models. We explore their racing inspirations, dre…

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Bob Ashton: The Maestro of The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

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Bob Ashton, Managing Member of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), returns for a deep dive into one of the most celebrated car events in the country. Bob shares the passion, planning, and people behind MCACN’s success, the story behind the show's legendary unrestored car displays and Rare Muscle Cars including Shelby GT350s, Copo Camaros…

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Heart, Horsepower & Heritage. Troy Coughlin Jr Blazes His own Path 58:58

4M ago58:58

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Troy Coughlin Jr. shares his journey from Jr. Dragster prodigy to Pro Stock powerhouse, carrying the legacy of Team JEGS with pride. Beyond the track, Troy opens up about family, business, and giving back. It’s a high-speed, heart-filled episode you won’t want to miss. Connect with Troy here: Website: https://www.facebook.com/troy.coughlin.jr.2025 …

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From Bikes to Blockbusters: Breeann Poland’s Ride with Mecum and World Domination 1:01:44

5M ago1:01:44

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Breeann Poland, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mecum auctions, shares a high-energy look into her journey from motorcycle racing to leading a global auction powerhouse. Continuously seeking new challenges, we explore Mecum’s evolving brand and its drive to engage younger audiences through entertainment and inclusiveness. Breeann shares…

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100. Invest in Yourself: How to Rebuild After Loss with Financial Portfolio Strategies 15:37

5M ago15:37

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Life's biggest losses often feel like opening your emotional bank account one morning, only to find it completely wiped clean. When everything safe and familiar vanishes, whether it's the death of loved ones, the end of a marriage, or the loss of a career that defined you, you're left with more than just sadness. You lose your sense of who you are.…

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99. Resilience Redefined: Recover Smarter, Not Harder 25:12

5M ago25:12

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That voice in your head that says, "Push through and stay strong" might be sabotaging your comeback. While we've been taught that resilience means enduring whatever life throws at us without catching our breath, new research reveals something surprising: the people who bounce back fastest aren't the ones who grind harder. Tune in this week as I exp…

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98. Genuine Healing vs. Performative Recovery 15:16

5M ago15:16

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This episode explores a powerful question from listener Lisa about the difference between healthy reinvention and just staying busy to avoid grieving. Through my own journey and hard-won wisdom, I'll help you recognize whether you're running toward something you truly want or just running from pain. Join me today to discover the four key distinctio…

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97. Rock Bottom to Breakthrough: How to Lead Like You Have Nothing to Lose 13:52

6M ago13:52

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Your worst-case scenario has already happened. You're still breathing, still standing, and somehow still moving forward. That realization changes everything about how you approach leadership and life. Tune in this week to hear how devastating loss can unlock your greatest leadership potential. You'll discover why your fear of failure is actually ho…

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Stories, Speed & Sentiment: How Rutledge Wood’s Childhood memories with his dad and a Vague job listing helped Pave his Road to Success 52:51

6M ago52:51

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Buckle in for a turbocharged episode as we catch up with Rutledge Wood—a man whose life runs on horsepower, heart, and hustle. From his down-home roots to adrenaline-fueled racetracks, Rutledge dishes on his return to Mecum, upcoming film and TV adventures, and the possibility of revving up a new take on a fan-favorite car show. With special appear…

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96. How to Build Relationships That Can Weather Any Storm 16:12

6M ago16:12

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Strong relationships aren't built during the storm, but before the rain starts. When fair-weather friends walked away during my deepest grief, I discovered a painful truth about the connections I'd spent years building. The secondary losses of watching my chosen family disappear when I needed them most taught me more about genuine relationships tha…

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What is Context Engineering? 11:46

6M ago11:46

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In this episode, we are exploring the concept of context engineering and its potential to bring back discipline to software development in the age of vibe coding. Could context engineering bring back some needed discipline for better software outcomes? 🔥 Like and Subscribe 🔥 💰 Sponsors If you are interested in sponsoring my content, contact me dire…

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95. How to Turn Overthinking Into a Strategic Advantage 16:29

6M ago16:29

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Overthinking about the future plagues almost every leader. Not the productive planning kind, but that draining mental loop of worrying about uncertain events and trying to control uncontrollable outcomes. What emerges from this pattern reveals something surprising: overthinking isn't a character flaw but evidence of sophisticated leadership thinkin…

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MCP Server Explained With Cloudflare 16:08

6M ago16:08

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MCP servers everywhere in tech feeds these days, and while it's becoming a crucial part of AI agents communicating with software and utilizing their services to perform powerful tasks. On today's show we talk about how much the MCP Server phenomena is impacting the developer experience. My gues is Ricky Robinett from Cloudflare. 👋 Connect With Me 📫…

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Sleeps Anywhere, Wins Everywhere : Meet Adrianna DeMartini, the 17year old Fourth-generation Racer who's Tearing Up the Dirt in HER 360 Sprint Car 52:31

6M ago52:31

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With racing in her blood and her dad turning wrenches beside her in the shop, Adrianna lives and breathes motorsports, from post-race cleanups to race-day intensity. Her first taste of victory came when she charged from ninth to first in her debut non-wing event, and she hasn’t looked back since. Outside the track, she’s a country music fan who lov…

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94. The Dark Side of Empathy 15:46

6M ago15:46

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Leaders who've experienced loss often believe their empathy makes them more effective. When a team member shares personal struggles, that deep understanding feels like the perfect tool to help. But sometimes the very quality that makes you approachable becomes the thing that breaks trust with your team. In this episode, I explore the dark side of e…

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5 Reasons Load Testing Does Not Work 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Are your load testing efforts falling short? In this episode of the SMC Journal, I give you five big reasons why load testing doesn't work for many organizations based on my 30+ years of consulting experience in performance engineering. Just me talking directly to you. 📺 Watch the full video here: 👉 https://youtu.be/uqwfE9w-uVU…

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93. Micro-Leadership Moments: Small Interactions, Big Influence 12:36

7M ago12:36

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Small moments define leadership. Every day, you face dozens of quick decisions and brief interactions that seem insignificant. The way you respond when someone looks stressed, how you acknowledge effort, or the pause you take before reacting to disagreement. These fleeting instances shape your influence far more than any grand gesture or strategic …

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92. 3 Principles That Turn Setbacks Into Leadership Strengths 17:29

7M ago17:29

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Did you know that leadership principles built from surviving tough times can become your greatest advantage? I've discovered that the women making the biggest impact as leaders aren't those who had an easy path - they're the ones who transformed their challenges into powerful messages that resonate with others. In this episode, I explore three core…

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Keith Martin Shares Four Decades of Passion in the Collector Car World, the Theatrics and Strategy Of the auction process and the Evolution of Car Culture Today 1:10:33

7M ago1:10:33

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Keith Martin is a 40-year veteran of the collector car world. As founder of Sports Car Market magazine, he’s written for The New York Times, Automobile, and Road & Track, emceed major concours, hosted the popular show “What’s My Car Worth”, and earned the Lee Iacocca and Edward Herrmann Awards, served on boards for The LeMay Museum and Oregon Balle…

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91. The Magic of Quiet Confidence 12:48

7M ago12:48

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Quiet confidence is one of the most powerful leadership tools you can develop - and it might be the opposite of everything you've been told about being a leader. This week, I'm exploring how the most influential leaders aren't necessarily the loudest ones in the room, but rather those who let their presence speak before they say a word. In this epi…

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90. Decision Avoidance in Grief: How to Start Making Decisions 17:45

7M ago17:45

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Every decision we avoid carries a hidden cost that goes far beyond making the wrong choice. As someone who spent 10 months paralyzed by indecision after my own loss, I understand the weight of unmade choices. From scrolling endlessly through grief support groups to stockpiling resources without taking action, I discovered firsthand how avoiding dec…

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Full Throttle with AJ England: Inside Motorsports with the Voice of the Late Lap Show 59:53

7M ago59:53

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AJ England is the dynamic host of the popular Late Lap Show, a key player in press relations for Europe’s FIA Drag Racing Championship and ARCA/Truck Series, and a sponsorship strategist for 9x world champion tractor puller Joe Eder. As a journalist and proud member of the National Motorsports Press Association, AJ holds credentials in NASCAR, INDY…

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89. The Mind-Body Connection in Grief 17:06

7M ago17:06

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Grief lives in the body, not just the mind. This body-mind connection affects ambitious women deeply, especially in our leadership. When grief hit during an enormous project, I couldn't think clearly, be creative, or connect with people. The physical manifestations weren't just personal discomfort; they diminished my capacity to lead effectively. M…

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88. Rebuilding Community After Loss 10:13

8M ago10:13

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When loss shatters your world, does your community rise to support you or subtly pressure you to "get back to normal"? Major life transitions don't just take away what we've lost—they force us to reckon with a profound question: Who am I now? This identity reconstruction happens beneath the polished social media images of perfect support networks, …

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For Legacy NHRA Royalty Melanie Johnson, Speed is in the Blood. Victory is in the DNA. 1:03:35

8M ago1:03:35

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Born into drag racing royalty, Melanie Johnson—daughter of legendary NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson and niece of four-time Top Alcohol Dragster champion Blaine Johnson—is fueled by heritage, precision, and an unstoppable drive, now forging her own path toward championship glory. Connect with Melanie here: https://melaniejohnsonracing.com https://www.…

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87. Digital Boundaries for Women Rebuilding After Loss 17:24

8M ago17:24

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Is your online presence draining your mental energy? Like many of you, I've experienced how social media transforms from a connection tool into an invisible burden. After facing unexpected family losses, social media became both my support system and a pressure to perform healing rather than actually heal. By 2020, the pandemic pushed me to my digi…

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Performance and the Software Lifecycle Engineer 23:53

8M ago23:53

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Is the Software Lifecycle Engineer (SLE) the future for addressing software performance? In this video, Scott Moore will discuss a possible alternative to the Site Reliability Engineer for operational requirements across the entire software development lifecycle. 😀 For more great content like this check out the SMC Journal at https://smcjournal.com…

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86. Negative Feedback: How to Break the Cycle That Holds Women Leaders Back 14:21

8M ago14:21

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Have you been in a meeting that felt like a courtroom drama? Where feedback felt like a weapon instead of a tool for growth? The statistics are shocking: about 76% of top-performing working women receive negative feedback from their bosses, compared to just 2% of high-achieving men. This isn't just about making meetings more pleasant – it's about c…

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Internet Performance Monitoring: Next Level Application Resilience 35:52

8M ago35:52

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What is Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM)? In this episode of the SMC Journal, you’ll learn about blind spots in current APM and Observability platforms, and why IPM is crucial for monitoring modern applications on the web. ☕ Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! https://bit.ly/3NadcPK ☕ OR BUY MY COFFEE ► https://bit.ly/503blend 💵 Buy som…

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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive 56:11

8M ago56:11

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Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures. Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide suc…

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85. Self-Doubt: Your Leadership Superpower 20:20

8M ago20:20

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Did you know that 75% of female executives across industries experience imposter syndrome, yet very few discuss it openly? Listen in this week as I break down three critical tensions that create self-doubt for women leaders and share my Doubt to Decision method—three practical tools to transform your relationship with doubt. By the end of this epis…

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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary 1:13:01

8M ago1:13:01

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Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit. Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetrac…

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84. The Mirror Effect of Grief 22:05

9M ago22:05

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Many of us spend decades building identities around careers, relationships, and community roles. When loss shatters these external markers, we're left with the essential question: who am I now? This stripping away is both terrifying and potentially liberating. This week, I share the three game-changing aspects of self-awareness that emerge after lo…

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Altinity Rocks With Blazing Database Performance 23:28

9M ago23:28

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Let's explore Altinity for blazing fast database performance! Real-time analytics & open source explained. 💰 Sponsors If you are interested in sponsoring my content, contact me directly via email or LinkedIn for more information. email = heyscott @ smcjournal.com (remove spaces around the @) ☕ Want to support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! https://bit.…

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83. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: Embodying Transformed Narratives (Part 4) 19:11

9M ago19:11

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Did you know that your body is telling a story about you before you even speak? Research has shown that it takes just seven seconds for others to form an impression of your leadership capability. Many of us remain unaware of the signals we're giving off, undermining our effectiveness before we've said a word. In this final episode of our four-part …

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Load Testing Insights 2025 8:13

9M ago8:13

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Scott Moore and Jay Akselrud discuss load testing in 2025. Get insights on DevOps and Continuous Testing, missing Skill Sets, and don't miss the "blooper" at the end.By SMC Journal

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World Class Automotive Photographer Josh Sweeney Knows to Make a Living you Have to Shoot for Details 54:48

9M ago54:48

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Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world. Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure of simply surf the net for the finest automobile exa…

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82. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: Reconstructing Empowered Narratives (Part 3) 16:20

9M ago16:20

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Remember that professional setback that felt like the end of your story? What if these moments aren't the end, but rather the start of your extraordinary leadership journey? In this third installment of my leadership transformation series, we're continuing the work we began last week on deconstructing limiting narratives by reconstructing empowered…

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Sprint Car Racer Abby Hohlbein Has Big Dreams, Big Goals and The Heart of a Champion to Surpass All of Them 56:31

9M ago56:31

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Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management. Not one to shy away from hard work or getting her hands dirty in the shop…

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81. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: Deconstructing Old Narratives (Part 2) 19:09

9M ago19:09

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Have you ever found yourself limited by the stories you tell yourself about past failures? When we experience significant disappointments, we don't just experience the event itself. We create stories around it that become the lens through which we view our potential. These stories can either limit us or liberate us. In this episode, I unpack how th…

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Ginger Baker Rust was Raised in Her Small Missouri Hometown with A Love Of Everything fast 1:07:21

9M ago1:07:21

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From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts her money where her mouth is, this purveyor of action …

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80. Rewrite Your Leadership Journey: The Power of Personal Narrative (Part 1) 20:53

10M ago20:53

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Have you ever wondered why two people can face the same setback, yet create completely different futures from it? The answer lies not in the experience itself, but in the story we tell ourselves about it. In this week's episode, I dive into how, as leaders, we often hear about resilience and grit, but rarely explore the real mechanism behind transf…

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Lights, Camera…Action! Trevor Larkin Sets the Tone for Excitement 58:54

10M ago58:54

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Injected Nitro Dragster driver Trevor Larkin is a multifaceted second-generation professional racer, a television industry regular and if you are daring…a fashion icon. From his early days as a hired wrench, this all-around good guy is an important to the racing world as he is to your favorite television shows. Connect with Trevor here: https://tre…