Best Davis Bennett Podcasts (2025)

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Growth, Grit, and Grounded Leadership with Monique Alvarez 46:14

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In this thoughtful and grounded episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Monique Alvarez for an honest conversation about growth, identity, leadership, and the discipline of living intentionally. Monique shares insights drawn from years of personal development, entrepreneurship, and publishing, emphasizing that r…

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2025-26 | episode 12 | Tim Lees - the new manager! 1:00:47

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We chat to newly-installed manager Tim Lees to find out more about his appointment and his plans for the club. We also look forward to the Christmas fixtures... Proudly sponsored by A/C Ventilation, BIMTech Engineering and EyeLevel. Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow The Mighty Shakers on social media... Facebook, X, Instagr…

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The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck 42:22

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In this Christmas episode of The Infinite Monkey Cage, Brian Cox and Robin Ince head to the North Pole to explore the dazzling science behind the northern lights, the extreme adaptations that help animals - and even Santa Claus - survive the Arctic cold, and how the Earth’s magnetic field might just guide him home. Joining the monkeys are comedian …

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Finding Your Voice: Molly Trotter-Gomez on Identity, Impact & Owning the Room 34:07

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What if the story you’ve been told about yourself… wasn’t the full story? In this heartfelt episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Molly Trotter-Gomez — a former news anchor turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist — for a raw and powerful conversation about purpose, personal identity, and living …

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Fire in Every Direction with Tareq Baconi 48:17

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We each share a human culture, a human experience, and a human fate with everyone who exists, or ever did exist—we are born, we suffer, we die. And yet, within that vast shared experience there are enormous disparities and variations—all of which can test our capacity for empathy and human solidarity. Imagine facing bombardment and continuous war, …

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Max Schramm, President & CEO at Lufthansa Technik Canada. The Aviation Leader 27:41

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In Between Meetings, Max Schramm, President & CEO of Lufthansa Technik Canada, shares how growing up in Eastern Germany shaped his resilience and leadership, and what brought him to Canada. We dig into why Lufthansa Technik expanded in Calgary (not the obvious choice in a Montreal-dominant aerospace country), what it takes to build a world-class en…

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2025-26 | episode 11 | It's no Jolley supporting Bury FC 46:13

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In possibly the most eventful weekend ever for Bury FC, we discuss the fallout from the appointment then resignation of manager Michael Jolley, as well as the win over Mossley and a look ahead to the festive fixtures... Proudly sponsored by A/C Ventilation, BIMTech Engineering and EyeLevel. Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow…

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Monkey Business - Robin Dunbar, Dave Gorman and Jo Setchell 42:30

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In perhaps the monkiest Infinite Monkey Cage episode there’s ever been, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to uncover the secrets of love, lust and friendship in primates. Swinging by to offer a hand (or tail) are evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar, anthropologist Jo Setchell, and comedian Dave Gorman. Together the panel explores Dunbar’s number …

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The First Cole-elle 28:31

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THE ONLY COLE YOU'LL WANT TO FIND IN YOUR STOCKING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!! A special gift for all of our Cole Steele Cadets, a BRAND NEW AUDIO ADVENTURE. Featuring all the characters you know and love, live music, celebrity guests, and more! Grab some milk & cookies, take a seat by the fire, and get ready to listen to THE FIRST COLE-ELLE!! Hosted on …

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Selling Without Wrestling: How to Overcome Fear, Ego & Call Reluctance with Sid Walker 46:31

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In this powerful episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with seasoned sales psychologist and performance coach Sid Walker, creator of Fearless Prospecting and Selling Without Wrestling. Together, they dig into what really holds people back — not just in sales, but in leadership, public speaking, and learning anything new…

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We Are Internationalists with Martha Biondi and Prexy Nesbitt 58:01

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International solidarity is at the heart of our hopes for fundamental, humane change in the US. There can be no revolution in values or in fact if progressive Americans wrap themselves in the myth of “exceptionalism” and stand aside from the global struggles leading the fight against imperialism and for peace and justice. We need to become comrades…

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Head in the Clouds - Owain Wyn Evans, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Amanda Maycock 42:24

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox look up to the heavens as they try to ‘de-mistify’ the foggy science of clouds. They’re joined by Cloud Appreciation Society founder Gavin Pretor-Pinney, climate scientist Amanda Maycock, and former weather presenter and drummer Owain Wyn Evans, for a whirlwind tour of our too often-overlooked aerial realm. The panel explor…

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From Shame to Bestseller: The Power of Storytelling with Janelle Villiers 43:31

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In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with bestselling author and publishing coach Janelle Villiers for a raw and uplifting conversation about shame, storytelling, and finding your voice. Janelle shares the vulnerable journey behind her first book and how it became the springboard for helping others te…

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2025-26 | episode 10 | Elliott Bennett 1:17:44

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We chat to former Shaker - experienced winger Elliott Bennett - about his career from a youngster at Wolves, to starring at Bury, getting promotion with 3 clubs, Premier league stardom, and now teaming up again with younger brother and fellow former Bury player Kyle.. We also discuss the news that Dave McNabb would be moving from manager to head of…

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Fighting the Cops with Joshua Clark Davis 58:07

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Police agencies across the country have functioned from the start as a violent arm of the elite and a cat’s paw in resisting racial justice and economic fairness. Today’s ICE agents are in the long tradition of slave patrols, SWAT teams and Red Squads. During the high tide of the Civil Rights Movement the brutality of Southern sheriffs was on full …

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Fusion – Ria Lina, Yasmin Andrew and Howard Wilson 42:14

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox get all fired up, overcome their natural repulsion and come together for this stellar episode on nuclear fusion. They’re joined by plasma physicist Yasmin Andrew, fusion scientist Howard Wilson and comedian Ria Lina to uncover the secrets of star-making here on our planet. Together the panel discovers how the sun fuses atom…

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2025-26 | episode 9 32:08

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We discuss the board nominations, the mixed results at Darlaston Town and Witton Albion before looking ahead to the Atherton Collieries match. Proudly sponsored by A/C Ventilation, BIMTech Engineering and EyeLevel. Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow The Mighty Shakers on social media... Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok Chec…

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Lisa Davis, Founder at STEM Innovation Academy. The Education Innovator 17:07

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In this Between Meetings episode, Lisa Davis shares how STEM Innovation Academy went from idea to Alberta’s first new charter school in 25 years, the policies and facilities that made it possible, and how a clear instructional model keeps culture consistent across campuses. She details the UCalgary MOU, the MIT partnership that enables advanced STE…

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What’s the deal with eels? – Lucy Porter, David Righton and Caroline Durif 42:26

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Fishing rods at the ready, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to reel in a creature that has baffled scientists since Aristotle: the eel. Wriggling in to help them uncover the mysteries of one of nature’s slimiest subjects are marine scientists David Righton and Caroline Durif, and comedian Lucy Porter. How do eels navigate such vast distances so dee…

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Somewhere Toward Freedom with Bennett Parten and special guest co-host Jeff Jones 54:16

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We surely know by now that freedom is more journey than destination, more a summons to struggle than a port-of-call in which to lie down and take s rest. We understand freedom most acutely, paradoxically, when we name the obstacles to our full humanity as unacceptable, and link arms to storm the barricades in the name of liberation. There are momen…

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2025-26 | episode 8 42:38

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We discuss Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Lower Breck and our remaining games this month against Darlaston Town, Witton Albion and Atherton Colls. Proudly sponsored by A/C Ventilation, BIMTech Engineering and EyeLevel. Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow The Mighty Shakers on social media... Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok Check …

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What’s the time? - Marcus Brigstocke, Leon Lobo, Louise Devoy 42:18

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Robin Ince and Brian Cox wind up at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich – arguably the centre of time – to uncoil the mysteries of what time is and how on Earth (…and on moon) we keep track of it. Taking the time to join them are comedian Marcus Brigstocke, curator of the Royal Observatory Louise Devoy, and Head of the National Timing Centre Leon Lo…

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Mind-reading Computers – Phil Wang, Anne Vanhoestenberghe and Luke Bashford 42:42

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For once, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are on the same wavelength – with thinking caps firmly on, they plug into the science of brain-computer interfaces. Helping them decode the tech are neuroscientist Luke Bashford, biomedical engineer Anne Vanhoestenberghe, and comedian Phil Wang. Together the panel switches on to the possibilities of using implante…

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Teaching in Dark Times with Kathryn (Kat) Zamarron 53:57

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These are tough times for teachers and students, for young people and their families, for immigrant communities, for people of color, for all of us. All times are tough, of course, but the consolidation of white supremacist power, the organized acts of everyday cruelty, the disdain for humanity, the consolidation of autocracy, the performance of sa…

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Adam Cragg, Partner at Osney Capital. The Cybersecurity Investor 14:18

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In Between Meetings, Adam Cragg, Partner at Osney Capital, shares lessons from building entrepreneurship programs at MIT, NYU, and the University of Calgary, his time at Innovate Calgary helping researchers move from lab to market, and why Osney is focused exclusively on cybersecurity. We get into portfolio construction, what he looks for in founde…

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About Face: The History of GI Resistance with Aaron Hughes and Arti Walker-Peddakotla 49:58

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On September 27, 2025 we met up at Pilsen Community Books with Aaron Hughes and Arti Walker-Peddakotla of About Face: Veterans Against the War, a dynamic and powerful group involved in building an irresistible movement for peace and against war and fascism. About Face builds on and highlights the legacy and revolutionary power of GI resistance agai…

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Andrew Browne, Co-Founder at Thin Air Labs. The Venture Builder 19:08

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In Between Meetings, Andrew Browne, co-founder of Thin Air Labs, explains how founders can use non-dilutive capital to extend runway and keep ownership. Andrew reflects on Calgary’s maturing startup ecosystem, unpacks why venture capital is a specific tool for a specific job, and shows how to build a capital stack that fits your goals. He defines n…

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Designing Emotional Intelligence with Tina Schweiger 40:19

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In this heart-centered episode, Andy Bennetts sits down with Tina Schweiger—entrepreneur, designer, and emotional intelligence innovator—to explore how we can design better lives by understanding our emotions. Tina opens up about her personal journey through adversity, including the emotional impact of her husband’s cancer diagnosis and how it shap…

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2025-26 | episode 7 | Nathan Cameron 1:01:09

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We chat to former Shaker - centre back Nathan Cameron - about his career, getting promotion with Bury, funny stories from the squad and now playing for rivals Chasetown... Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow The Mighty Shakers on social media... Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok Check out our YouTube channel where you can wat…

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Chris Edwards, Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures. The Ag Investor 22:11

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In Between Meetings, Chris Edwards, Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures, shares how his background in large-scale capital projects shaped a hands-on approach to early-stage investing in ag and food tech. We talk about TGV’s values-in-action model, its pre-Series A focus, how Chris evaluates founders beyond the deck, and why longer diligence bui…

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Command, Chivalry & Character: A Leadership Conversation with Lt. Col. JD Davis 37:51

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, host Andy Bennetts sits down with longtime friend and fellow leader Lt. Col. (Ret.) JD Davis to explore a life of service, strategy, and impact. JD shares pivotal leadership lessons from his military background, what it means to lead with chivalry in today’s world, and how his coaching business helps leaders …

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Revolution & the Art of Creating the World with Zayd Dohrn & Lisa Lee 1:11:18

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On Monday, September 29th the National Public Housing Museum in collaboration with the Goodman Theatre hosted a conversation between Lisa Lee, the founding director of the Museum, and the playwright Zayd Dohrn whose hip hop rock musical Revolution(s) opens the Goodman Theatre's centennial season in October. The gathering was part of an epic citywid…

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Beach Money, Big Impact: Jordan Adler on Freedom, Philanthropy & the Power of Residual Income 1:02:32

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In this episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Beach Money author and legendary entrepreneur Jordan Adler for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about freedom, finances, and the kind of life most people only dream of—but can absolutely build. Jordan shares the story behind Beach Money, the book that has sold …

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2025-26 | episode 6 | Connor Pye 34:02

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We are joined by full-back Connor Pye to discuss his time at Gigg and the season so far... Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow The Mighty Shakers on social media... Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Victoria Bennett, Founder of The Crowdfunding Hub. The Crowdfunding Advocate 32:40

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In Between Meetings, Victoria Bennett shared how a Calgary Boy Choir campaign sparked her path into crowdfunding after nearly two decades in marketing with Pampers, Tide, ENMAX, TD, and the University of Calgary. She explains what crowdfunding really is, the five main models, and where it fits alongside bootstrapping, angels, grants, and VC. Victor…

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The Third Mamma 41:48

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Season 2 finale! The wedding of Cole Steele and Jane Flame?!?! Or is it an elaborate ruse to find out who is really Jane's mom. All will be revealed. Featuring the music of a certain Swedish pop group ;) (legally: that's a joke.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pathways to Reconciliation | Diversity is Strength Conversations 56:04

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In this National Truth and Reconciliation edition of Diversity is Strength Conversations, host Donnovan Bennett is joined by Taylor McPherson, Kyle Jackson, and Misty Kolozetti for a candid dialogue on recognition, identity, and participation in reconciliation. Together they explore what it means to be seen, how to engage in community, and why unco…

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Pain Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Signal: Dr. Fawad Mian on Healing from the Inside Out 34:44

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In this powerful episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, host Andy Bennetts sits down with Dr. Fawad Mian, a board-certified neurologist and pioneer in regenerative medicine, to explore a groundbreaking approach to healing chronic pain—without surgery, steroids, or endless prescriptions. Dr. Mian shares the moving story of a construction worker …

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El Royale-ly Screwed 37:11

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Cole & Jane face the return of their greatest enemy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2025-26 | episode 5 | Kyle Bennett 1:07:16

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We chat to former Shaker - exciting winger Kyle Bennett - about his career, getting promotion with Bury and funny stories from the squad... Subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, and follow The Mighty Shakers on social media... Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok Check out our YouTube channel where you can watch our episodes... Email - themi…

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After Katrina: What We Stand to Lose with Kristen Buras 59:47

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When Hurricane Katrina roared up the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into the Coast in August, 2005, the devastation was just beginning. The government was murderously unprepared—when the levees failed, 80% of New Orleans was underwater, 1500 people lost their lives, thousand more were injured, and property losses were estimated at $125 billion. The cap…

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Neeraj Gupta. The Ecosystem Investor 26:36

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In Between Meetings, Neeraj Gupta shared his global journey and why he believes Calgary can become the startup capital of North America. He spoke about Alberta as a validation hub, the rise of aerospace and defense, deep-tech investing, and the importance of aligning IP with business goals. Neeraj also discussed the CDL focus model, founder red fla…

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Cole Hand Luke 35:07

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Cole & Jane get into trouble in a small southern town and end up in prison. You'll see why no one fails to communicate like Cole & Jane! And have our heroes met a new fiendish arch-nemesis in former National Chairman of the Socialist Party of America and presidential candidate, Eugene V. Debs?!? You'll have to tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. …

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Living Aligned & Alive: Courtney Weidner on Self-Love, Purpose & Radical Clarity 47:29

4M ago47:29

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In this inspiring episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Courtney Weidner, founder of Aligned & Alive and creator of The ALIVE Revolution, to explore what it really means to live a life rooted in purpose, values, and radical self-acceptance. After 27 years in the insurance world, Courtney felt called to something de…

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Gadget Store 20:54

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If you see a dead body on the side of the road, do you call for help? Or do you rummage through their pockets? If you find out the body is a dead spy and has top secret government gadgets, do you return them in the interest of public safety? Or do you sell them to some unsuspecting schmucks for a quick buck??? If you know Cole & Jane, you already k…

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Life’s a Surprise Party—with Denise Metzger 40:18

4M ago40:18

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What if your life was actually a surprise party—and you just didn’t know it yet? In this uplifting episode of The Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy sits down with motivational speaker, author, and radio host Denise Metzger—best known for her powerful message: “Life is a surprise party… created to enjoy, not endure.” Denise shares how a surprise part…

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The Ghost of White Supremacy with Emile Suotonye DeWeaver 1:01:31

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The speed at which a fascist government can disrupt, dismantle, and destroy on its way to building a full-blown fascist society is breathtaking. Resistance is scattered, and anyone looking to the Democratic Party to offer guidance or leadership should remember that we came to this point on bipartisan rails, that is, the ruling class and the politic…

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Trapped in the Cole Steele 18:16

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WE'RE BACK!!! And kicking off the second-half of season 2 with one of our most requested storylines...Cole writing a book about men's fashion! (That is what all our listeners have been asking for, right?) Doesn't matter!! Because the reading is actually just a ruse...a set-up...a TRAP for noted serial killer, Charlie the Carver, with Cole and Jane …

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Matt Wilson, Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners. The Angel Investor 20:49

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In Between Meetings, Matt Wilson shared his path from founder to investor and the lessons that shape how he leads Allied Venture Partners today. He explained the importance of balancing empathy with objectivity, building a strong investment thesis, and why early traction matters. Matt also reflected on Calgary’s angel ecosystem, his early investmen…

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MindShifting Leadership: How to Lead Beyond Survival Mode with Mitch Weisburgh 41:05

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Most leaders don’t realize they’re stuck in survival mode—until it’s too late. In this transformative episode of the Empowered Learning Podcast, Andy Bennetts sits down with Mitch Weisburgh, creator of the MindShifting framework, to explore how high performers can shift from reactivity to resilience. Mitch shares practical tools to recognize the hi…