Best Jay Shell Podcasts (2025)

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Fostering a Win-Win Workplace with Dr. Angela Jackson 56:50

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One of my key messages for you today is that it is ok to take a break. You are not a bad mom, wife, boss, employee, sister, aunt, friend, or other community member if you drop off the grid for a while. Yes, I felt a bit of guilt, but then I realized that I am better in all areas of my life when I take breaks. If you need to hear this, I hope it hel…

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Hey Wait: Avoid Overthinking and Get Embodied with Jay Fields 1:02:07

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You may not know this, but I have been a student of nervous system regulation for several years. When I have faced stress, burnout or other challenges in the past, I thought I could “think” my way out of the issue. I know. It’s a silly notion, but it is what served me for years. It’s what drove my success. And in 2019, it is what drove my demise in…

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Live It, Tell It, Sell It: Master Leadership and Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow 1:05:07

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I love the topic we are talking about today – fearless authenticity. And guess what? Authenticity is the topic for the next Brave Women at Work book! How cool is that? According to an internet search, “Fearless authenticity means living a life true to your core values and beliefs, without fear of judgment or societal expectations. It involves embra…

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Mass Extinctions, Dinosaurs, and Chasing Dreams with Juan-Pablo Piña @paleoauthor 45:03

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The Earth has ended before. Five times in the last half-billion years, life on this planet has been nearly wiped clean—reset by asteroid impacts, volcanic winters, and cataclysms we can barely imagine. And now? We’re living through number six. The difference? This one’s caused by us. But buried in those ancient endings are stories—lessons about res…

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Understanding Gender Intelligence and the Power of the Female Mind with Barbara Annis 1:02:57

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Did you know that the female brain and male brain are different? You are probably thinking, “No kidding, Jen.” Remember the book Men Are From Mars, Women at From Venus? My guest today, Barbara Annis, has made it her life’s work to study gender intelligence and the brilliance of the female mind. For most of my career, I have tried to mold myself int…

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Field Guide of Wonder: The Aye-Aye 5:49

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Meet the aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis), a creature so strange that early scientists couldn’t even decide if it was a rodent, a squirrel, or… something entirely new. Native to Madagascar and the largest nocturnal primate in the world, the aye-aye sports perpetually growing teeth, a bat-like ear for echolocation, and a freakishly long, bony …

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Field Guide of Wonder: The Capybara 6:50

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Meet the world’s largest rodent—the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), a creature so wonderfully chill it makes a golden retriever look high-strung. In this episode, we dive beyond the memesto explore what makes capybaras such an evolutionary success story. We’ll talk: Why “semi-aquatic social loaf of bread” might be the perfect lifestyle Their …

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Field Guide of Wonder: The Honduran White Bat 8:39

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Hey everyone! I have some news to share 😊 Field Guide of Wonder—my social media video series— is getting a podcast companion! And here is the first episode! It'll be short, spectacular stories of the weirdest, wildest, most wonderful creatures on earth, in a format that hopefully gives these animals more room to stretch their wings, claws, pseudopo…

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Leverage Your GRIT to Reach Your Goals with Emily Williams Knight 58:40

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We’re in the summer winddown in the Pestikas household as this podcast launches. My husband, John, and I were just talking the other day, and we are so elated that the kids are almost back to school. Do you feel me? While it is fun to have an unstructured summer, it can get tiring after a while as we become Uber drivers for our children, especially…

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Go Green with Alexa Pavan 56:10

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Hey everyone! I’m really excited to share with you all my conversation with the thoughtful and inspiring Alexa Pavan, aka @GoGreenWithAlexa. We dive into everything from accessible sustainability and composting, to coral bleaching, water bottles, and beach cleanups. It’s a chat about progress over perfection, the importance of small, everyday actio…

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Redefining RARE Leadership with Aiko Bethea 1:01:51

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An interview with Aiko Bethea

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Banishing Burnout with Marissa McKool 55:35

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You know I love to talk about burnout prevention. I recently was in a unique situation at work where I could tell that a fellow female colleague was at the edge of burnout. She was experiencing physical and mental symptoms, was simply not a nice person because the stress was so high, and I could tell she felt stuck in her situation. So, what did I …

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Lead with an A3 Culture with Andrea Wanerstrand 57:17

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When I grew up in corporate, I was taught the following: Leave your baggage at the door. Fake it until you make it. Suck it up, buttercup. As a result, as an employee and new manager, I thought you had to divorce your emotions and personal life from your work life as soon as you entered your work environment. What I have learned over time is that I…

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"Cheesus" with Ratas En Zelo 36:50

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Shawna chats with Yadee Araniva, the singer for Ratas En Zelo, about the hypocrisy of religion, fearing the devil, fearing ICE, but also the balance of all things, feeling joy, and embracing cringe. Listen in and get to know this cool NYC band! SHOW LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/ratasenzelo/ https://linktr.ee/ratasenzelo Know your rights when it…

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Shells, Sunrises, and Side Quests with Emily Hunter 55:11

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What happens when you follow curiosity wherever it leads? In this episode of The Wild Life, I’m joined by Emily Hunter—a passionate environmental science educator, interpretation specialist, bushwalk guide, and nature communicator currently living and working along Australia’s Ningaloo Reef. Emily shares her journey from being a "tree hugger" kid i…

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Profitable Podcast Guesting: How to Grow Your Business By Sharing Your Story with Dustin Riechmann 46:02

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In this episode, Megan chats with Dustin Riechmann, a podcast guesting expert who helps entrepreneurs leverage appearances for business growth. They discuss his journey from engineering to launching 7 Figure Leap and the transformative power of podcast guesting for generating leads and building relationships. Dustin introduces his "Five Ps" framewo…

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A Life Made from Scratch with Former Congresswoman Marie Newman 1:00:48

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As I am recording this, we are 1 week after the Thrive in ’25 Conference. Wow! Just wow! The women that attended were so powerful and wonderful to meet and get to know in-person. It was almost like an out-of-body experience to know that I helped bring this to life. And now, I am resting as much as I can. After 1 year of planning, it is wonderful to…

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Why Chasing Contentment Through Overwork Is Not the Answer with Marilyn Vetter 49:23

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I’d like to start by giving a warm welcome back to my wiser, older sister (well, she’s not my sister, but she feels like it), Marilyn Vetter. Marilyn and I met one another a few years ago, and our stories are so similar, it’s eerie. In Marilyn’s first chapter in Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Confidence, she talked about the question, “Why Not Me?…

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25 Years of Exotic Fever Records with Katy Otto - 042 51:02

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Shawna throws out her usual podcast format to chat with drummer, activist, and lyricist Katy Otto on the heels of her celebrating 25 years of running her record label, Exotic Fever Records. If you own a copy of War On Women’s “Improvised Weapons,” you have an EXF release! They talk writing process, the things we’re working on (personally and musica…

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Your Network is Your Growth Strategy: Leveraging Long-Term Relationships in Business feat. Amanda Webster 44:36

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In this episode, Megan welcomes Amanda Webster, CRO of Accruity, about the critical role of networking and relationship-building in our careers. Amanda reflects on her transformational journey from the legal industry to her current position, emphasizing the power of genuine connections and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive indiv…

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Inhale Faith, Exhale Fear: Embracing a New Way of Life and Work with Dr. Shawnte Elbert 58:53

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Have you ever had a work situation that took you to your knees and required your faith that everything was going to be okay? I have. In one of my roles, my boss told me that I wasn’t the right fit for the role and that I was going on the dreaded performance improvement plan or PIP for short. I was typically the person that was helping others improv…

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Archive of Wonder with Jay Meredith 23:47

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What do a gaur, an aardvark, a flattened musk turtle, and a Matschie’s tree kangaroo have in common? They’ve all been photographed beautifully, reverently, and intentionally by my next guest—wildlife and zoo photographer Jay Meredith. In this episode, Jay shares the story behind his incredible project, The Animal Archives, documenting over 1,000 an…

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How to Keep Customers Longer feat. Jay 'the private money guy' Conner 48:59

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In this extensive interview, Jay Conner, a seasoned real estate investor and coach, shares his journey and insights into building a successful coaching business over the past 14 years. He recounts his entrepreneurial journey starting in 2003 when he and his wife began investing full-time in single-family homes and describes the challenges he faced …

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From Pantsuits to Swimsuits: Allow Yourself to Evolve with Jackie Cetera 49:21

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What is your Plan A? My Plan A was to go to college, get married, have 2 kids, and have a great career. I didn’t know that I would have post-partum anxiety and secondary infertility with my family and burnout on the path to career success. As the cliché goes, life can throw us curveballs, and it up to us how we handle these challenges and pivot to …

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The Super Community Launch (part 2): What I'm Changing, Why and What's Next 30:32

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In this episode, Megan revisits her new hero offer, Super Community, highlighting its successful launch and the reactivation of past clients, alongside new member growth. She discusses the shift towards a community-centric model in coaching and the implications of AI for our industry. Megan shares the transition of Super Community to a month-to-mon…

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No Longer Hiding Your Story: Start with Compassion with Amy Quesenberry 56:02

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I am so excited for my guest today, Amy Quesenberry. Amy and I met through Shelia Higgs Burkhalter and the Infuse Compassion into Companies Conference. When we met, Amy shared her Start with Compassion model, and I was blown away. If we start with compassion with ourselves, with one another, and within companies, it truly can drive better relations…

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Michael Garrity - Alliance for the Wild Rockies - Part 1 27:28

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Mike talks about the threats to Grizzlies, Wolves, Bison and other Montana wildlife and the legislation that would result in further trouble for these animals Support the showBy Jay Shell

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Miles Traphagen - Wildlands Network 28:52

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Miles is stationed in Santa Fe and talks about traveling along the borders wall to assess the difficulties the wall presents for jaguars, wolves and other wildlife Support the showBy Jay Shell

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My Message for World Oceans Day 4:49

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Today is #WorldOceansDay and I’m feeling a whole lot of things. Wonder. Grief. Hope. Determination. The ocean isn’t just a place to visit. It’s not just a good backdrop for photos.It’s breath. It’s mystery. It’s the engine of life on Earth. And right now? It needs us. This isn’t a doom post. It’s a love letter. To the sea slugs and phytoplankton. T…

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The Super Community Launch (part 1): What Went Into a New Program Launch 47:03

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In this two-part episode, Megan dives into the creation and launch of her new offer, Super Community. She shares the concept of a "hero offer," inspired by Sarah Blakely, and how she aimed to fill a gap in the coaching industry by building a program that not only addresses its challenges but also encourages community engagement. Megan discusses her…

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Decoding the Workplace: Working with Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z with Meghan Grace 1:08:45

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On this weeks episode, Meghan Grace https://www.meghanmgrace.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/genz/id1377915856 https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Goes-College-Corey-Seemiller-ebook/dp/B019YNNZAA?ref_=ast_author_dp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K52C97N/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=TPIuC&content-id=amzn1.sym.8572ac08-6096-4eb6-b32e-2c759…

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How One Signature Story Can Supercharge Your Marketing feat. Kris Jones 45:45

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Megan welcomes Kris Jones of Red Door Stories where she discusses the vital role of storytelling in connecting businesses with their audiences amidst rising AI influence. She shares her journey from early creative projects to a branding career with brands like Nike and Adidas, emphasizing authentic communication. Kris highlights the importance of c…

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Leveraging Talk Types to Maximize Personal and Professional Relationships with Amanda Kenderes 58:55

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I am so excited for my conversation with my guest, Amanda Kenderes. Amanda has discovered something entirely new about communication that I am pumped to share with you. It’s called Talk Types. What if the way we talk and who we are as people are intrinsically linked? If we understand our talk type and others, we can understand how to better communi…

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Breath, Sweat, and Reinvention: A Leader's inner Journey with Nicole Meline 52:08

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When we grow up, we think we have it all figured out, don’t we? We believe we should go to college, get a good job, find our perfect partner, be fit, have a good circle of friends, maybe have kids, etc. All before the age of 35. We have these insane expectations for ourselves and what our lives will be. And then, we learn. Maybe the job or career p…

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Release Your Corporate Baggage and Take Control of Your Career with Tamara McLemore 55:50

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Have you ever thought about the concept of baggage at work? I have a dear friend, Pam, that always tells me “Wherever you go, there you are.” If you don’t do the lessons, you bring everything with you from job to job or company to company. You bring your habits, patterns, and mental and emotional baggage. The question that my guest, Tamara McLemore…

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Drop Perfectionism and Embrace Delegation with the BIKE Method with Tonya Herb 1:05:29

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My guest today, Tonya Herb, is welcoming me and anyone else that struggles with this, to try a new way. What if we turned to others and delegated during stressful times, and really all the time? I know, monumental for perfectionists like me. What if we engaged in kindness towards ourselves? Tonya dives into her proprietary BIKE method and how she l…

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Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans 51:54

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Here’s a fact: For many years, I didn’t know that our money mindset has a direct relationship with how powerful we feel and how we move through our professional and personal lives. I didn’t get the connection, and I have been in financial services for over 25 years. After I dove into all things on leadership, self-improvement, and energetic managem…

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Turning Conversations into Clients: Social Selling and Automation feat. Jenna Larson 43:56

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In this episode of the Built to Last show, Megan engages in an insightful dialogue with Jenna Larson, founder of GroupTrack CRM. They explore how Jenna developed this tool to manage social media client interactions, stemming from her own experiences. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of genuine engagement in today's business landscape, e…

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Be a Better Leader by Reading Fiction with Melanie Bell 39:21

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Where are my readers? Or what about aspiring readers? If you are a reader, this show is for you! When I was introduced to Melanie Bell and her work with Leaders Who Fiction, I knew she had to be on Brave Women at Work. I am a non-fiction reader and often struggle with getting into a fiction book. When I heard Melanie talk about the benefits of fict…

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The Power of Community, Truth Telling, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Robyn Malone 56:45

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“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” —Martin Luther King Jr. If the term Brave Women at Work were in the dictionary, (why isn’t it? LOL), Robyn Malone would be part of the definition. I met Robyn through a dear friend and colleague, and we hit it off pretty quickly. As you will learn d…

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On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow 1:03:56

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On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow Summary: Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here. Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Happy Spring to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! I am so happy that we are starting to have slightly warmer and longe…

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How to Get Clients Into Your Group Program This Week 12:44

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In this episode, Megan shares three actionable strategies to fill your group coaching program with clients this week, without the complexity of funnels or ads. She discusses using client interviews for feedback that can lead to service conversations, reconnecting with former clients through personalized outreach, and following up with past consults…

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The Journey to Leadership: How You Can Lead from the Inside Out with Dana Maor 47:17

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When I was growing up in my career, I received my first management position because I was a hard worker and drove results as an individual competitor. As I have risen through the corporate ranks, no one told me that leadership is an inside job. I learned that through the school of hard knocks, many bouts of Imposter Syndrome, tough feedback, and mo…

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Ancient Finds, Changing Times with Andrew Schwartz 32:51

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What if the key to understanding our future was hidden in the teeth of creatures that lived millions of years ago? In this episode, we dive into the world of dental microwear with paleontologist Andrew Schwartz (@eyesonthedirt), who takes us from the fossil beds of ancient Wyoming to the jungles of Costa Rica and the highlands of the Wari Empire. A…

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Be a Changemaker: Say What They Can’t Unhear with Tamsen Webster 1:07:39

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Well, I’m excited! I have a repeat guest on the podcast, Tamsen Webster. Tamsen was here the last time she wrote her first book, Find Your Red Thread, and today she is here to talk about her newest book, Say What they Can’t Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. You know when everything is smooth sailing and you are enjoying an easy, breezy ri…

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Building a Powerful Personal Brand and Thriving Community with Kendall LeJeune 50:37

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In this episode of the Built to Last show, Megan interviews Kendall Lejeune, exploring his multifaceted journey as an entrepreneur, educator, and branding expert. Kendall recounts his early influence from his entrepreneurial grandfather, which instilled a strong desire to forge his own path rather than adhere to traditional employment models. Thoug…

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The Unspeakable Pleasure of Entering Your Villain Era with Jenn Johnson 49:04

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At the end of my first podcast with guest, ER nurse and author, Jenn Johnson, I asked her what I ask all guests. “What are 1 to 2 ways women can be braver at work?” Jen proceeded to tell me, “Enter your villain era.” I stopped in my tracks. What did that mean? It means loving yourself enough to consider your needs. It means that you are drawing and…

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Mastering Mindset, Balance and Leadership: Coaching Insights feat. Meg Rentschler 50:29

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Meg Rentschler, a psychotherapist turned executive coach, discusses her journey with Megan, emphasizing the importance of mastering coaching skills over sales tactics.She highlights the challenges new coaches face in defining their identities and the pressures of group coaching. The conversation addresses the need for realistic client expectations,…

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Episode: Golden Scars: Finding Strength and Growth Through Life’s Challenges with Emily Zarecki 1:09:34

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There is a book called Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle. When I think about the concept of “carrying on, warrior,” I think of Emily Zarecki. As you will hear in today’s podcast, Emily is a warrior that has endured many trials and tribulations in her life. When I met Emily, I knew she would have a…

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Membership Model for Financial Freedom: Grow and Scale feat. Vincent Pugliese 1:03:33

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In this episode, Megan dives into a thoughtful conversation with Vincent Pugliese, an expert in building and nurturing memberships. As someone who recognizes the power of connections, Vincent shares insights distilled from his journey—from a successful sports photographer to a thriving membership coach. His passion for community and the impact of m…