Best Julia Alexandra Podcasts (2025)

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Turning Lawyers into Popular Thought Leaders Bridget Mercuri 23:32

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Bridget Mercuri is the PR and Earned Media Director at AMPLIFY, a revolutionary boutique legal marketing and PR agency. She specializes in getting lawyers and law firms into the conversations and spaces that matter most—positioning them as thought leaders in an increasingly crowded legal landscape. On this episode, she shares the significance of ea…

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Why We Love HEAs with Chandra Wicke 1:00:48

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EP 140: Meltdowns, Decoded 1:11:02

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✨ Click here for SENsory Mother - Laura Ellis ✨ Click here for 30-day Guide to Better Sleep 👉 Join ADHD Warrior Mum: The Recharge Station What if the meltdown in your hallway isn’t defiance at all, but a terrified nervous system asking for help? We go straight to the heart of “challenging behaviour” with Laura, a teacher and mum of neurodivergent t…

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Creating a Cultural Conversation Around Books with Julia Drake 27:32

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Julia Drake is the co-founder of Wildbound PR, a boutique literary PR and marketing firm that has led successful campaigns for high-profile and indie authors alike, partnering with major publishers, indie presses, and literary organizations. In this episode, Julia explores the distinct aspects of publishing PR versus traditional PR, how to foster c…

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EP 139: Why Punishments From 1846 Still Don't Work Today 46:36

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Dr Olivia Kessel welcomes back co-authors Georgina Benger and Karen Price to discuss restorative justice as a compassionate, relationship-based approach that helps children understand the impact of their actions and repair harm. • Georgina's research at Cambridge University revealed schools still use the same punishment methods from 1846 despite th…

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How to Build a Luxury Brand in 2025 with Jennifer Adler of Adler PR 28:59

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Jennifer Adler is the founder and CEO of Adler Public Relations. With more than 20 years of experience, she has represented high-profile clients across industries ranging from real estate and hospitality to healthcare, finance, and nonprofits. In this episode, she shares how luxury brands are adapting to shifting consumer expectations, the importan…

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116 - I'm Just a Baby - FMCs Over 30 with Alison Cochrun 54:33

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Comrades! Today I'm chatting about "older" heroines with queer writer, author of EVERY STEP SHE TAKES, and WRION veteran, Alison Cochrun. We talk about whether FMCs are getting older in romance, queer awakenings, and how we balance escapism and diversity in our reading. We also recommend some delicious romances with FMCs who are 30+ years. Enjoy th…

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EP 138: Anxiety, PDA and self-regulation with Caryn Price & Georgina Benger 46:34

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If you're exhausted from daily battles with a child who seems to resist everything – even things they used to enjoy – this episode will change how you see their behaviour forever. Karen Price and Georgina Benger, leading PDA experts who've supported thousands of families, reveal why Pathological Demand Avoidance isn't defiance or manipulation – it'…

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196: NOThic: The Ruin of Evangeline Jones by Julia Bennet 52:46

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Don't be scared! That is just the loud cracking of our ankles over a totally normally recording of Whoa!mance's discussion of THE RUIN OF EVANGELINE JONES by JULIA BENNET. The titular Evie is a psychic medium scammer under the control/support of a Svengali type. Harcastle is a Due under the oppression of his dead father. Plus his hobby is busting f…

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Breaking PR Misconceptions with Lexie Smith of Growth Mode 26:53

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Lexie Smith, founder and CEO of Growth Mode, discusses misconceptions about the industry and the increasing demands from clients. Lexie emphasizes the importance of education in managing client expectations and the need for a strategic approach to building personal brands. She shares insights from her podcast, "Pitchin' and Sippin,'" and her work w…

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EP 137: The broken UK SEND system with Rebecca Harrison, founder of SEN Home Ed Circle 49:20

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The postcode lottery in UK's SEND system isn't just frustrating—it's devastating families. This raw, eye-opening conversation with Rebecca Harrison reveals the shocking truth about educational inequality across neighboring boroughs. Rebecca brings a uniquely powerful perspective as both a former SENCO and mother to two neurodivergent children. Desp…

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The Final Four: Who's Your Shadow Daddy? 27:38

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Welcome to the Shadow Daddy Bracket: Final Four, where our pleasures are interrogated and pitted against one another. Our contenders? Rochester brooding in his attic-bound domestic gothic, Rhysand a fae High Lord wielding sovereignty and seduction, a couple of aristocrats flexing thier authority, and Buffy’s Angel/Spike—vampiric embodiments of tort…

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Getting PR at a Great Value, Media Training, and more with Alexandra Zendrian 28:06

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Alexandra Zendrian, a former reporter and founder of A to Z Communications, brings a unique perspective to public relations thanks to her journalism background. On this episode, she reflects on her time reporting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and her transition into PR, where she believes in delivering exceptional PR services at a com…

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115 - Kissin' Cousins - Historical Accuracy with Alexandra Vasti 1:07:19

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Hey comrades! In this episode, I'm chatting about what the heck "historical accuracy" is anyway with my new favorite historical romance author (and 19th c. English lit professor) Alexandra Vasti, author of the upcoming sapphic romcom, LADIES IN HATING. We talk about falling into research rabbit holes, when to throw that research in the trash, and a…

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Introducing... Quite Right! 19:53

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Michael Gove and Madeline Grant launch ‘Quite right!’, the new podcast from The Spectator that promises sanity and common sense in a world that too often lacks both. Listeners can enjoy an exclusive taste of their debut episode in which they take stock of a political summer dominated by Nigel Farage, a Labour government already facing mutiny, and t…

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EP 136: Education systems fail neurodivergent children with Julia Silver, founder of Qualified Tutor 54:53

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Education systems often fail neurodivergent children, but the right support can transform their learning journey. Julia Silver, founder of Qualified Tutors and mother to five neurodivergent children, shares how tutoring can rebuild confidence and love of learning for children struggling in traditional education. • Understanding that schools can't m…

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120 Julia Ochinero: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing 26:01

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Julia Ochinero, a full-stack marketing leader and founder of JMO Consulting, to explore how startups can go from zero to traction with the right go-to-market strategy. With experience spanning 6 startups (including multiple exits), leadership at a Series D unicorn, and senior roles at …

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The Shadow Daddy Bracket 1:18:22

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Shadow Daddy's abound. But how do you pick the best one? what would the best even mean? How do you quantify or categorize the shadows and the daddies? Morgan and Isabeau developed a tournament style bracket ranking the shadow daddies of the past, present, and super natural--follow along and make your own! Who will take the crown? Hosted on Acast. S…

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Transforming Content into Credibility with AuthorPrime's Brian Hart 30:25

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Brian Hart is the founder of Flackable, a PR firm known for delivering “unstoppable impact,” and AuthorPrime, its newly launched sister company that helps industry experts become published authors. In this conversation, he shares how his agency has navigated a volatile economy, the pros and cons of today’s climate, and how content creators can tran…

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119 Natasha Henry: How Curiosity Fuels Retention and Growth 25:50

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On this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu speaks with Natasha Henry, an entrepreneurial leader and AI innovator driving real-world impact in women’s health and healthcare technology. Natasha shares her journey from academic experiences at NYU and executive education at Oxford to founding MyoCurrent, where she develops AI-powered solutions to…

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How to Talk About Healthcare Like a Human with Lindsey Unterberger 27:49

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Lindsey Unterberger, VP of Marketing at SureCo, leads marketing and education initiatives aimed at making healthcare more accessible. Here, she and host Tod Perry discuss SureCo’s Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), which gives employees greater control over their healthcare. Lindsay also discusses the importance of clear …

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114 - I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby! - Cowboy Romance with Danica Nava 1:14:08

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Hey pals! We Read It One Night is back!! I'm jumping in feet-first with the incredible Danica Nava to chat about cowboy romance and Westerns. Danica's debut THE TRUTH ACCORDING TO EMBER became the first traditionally published all-Native romance (Native MCs, Native author) and she's reclaiming cowboy romance with her latest LOVE IS A WAR SONG. Enjo…

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EP 135: ADHD affecting emotions - a girl's story 14:18

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Download your free Guide by clicking here: The Zones of Regulation: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Big Emotions Ever felt like your child's emotions are too big for their body? In this tender final episode of our Alexandra ADHD En Masse series, my 13-year-old daughter Alexandra opens her heart about one of the most challenging aspects of living …

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118 Oksana Kovalchuk: Trailblazers in Training 28:57

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Oksana Kovalchuk, founder of a leading UI/UX design agency and Techstars mentor with over 18 years of experience helping startups succeed. Oksana, who wrote her first line of code at just five years old, shares her journey from launching the largest app ever built on the Parse platform…

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195.2 A Kingdom of Cocks and Shadows: Quicksilver Part 2: by Callie Hart 54:54

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Morgan and Isabeau return to the back half of Quicksilver—and yes, the vampires have arrived. With plenty of biting insights, they unpack what makes for a strong first-person narrative (and what can throw it completely off kilter). Then it’s on to the heart of romantasy: shadow daddies and fated mates. Why do some bonds feel electric while others f…

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How to Connect Authentically with Fandoms with Kat Jones 30:59

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Kat Jones is the founder of Motiv, a California-based global communications company that has represented major names in entertainment and gaming, including Critical Role, Felicia Day, E3 and the ESA, Blind Squirrel Games, and more. In this conversation, she shares her journey in PR, from launching Motiv to shaping it into a trusted partner for some…

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EP 134: ADHD and sleep struggles 14:03

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Click here for the ADHD Sleep Guide - 30 days to better sleep Sleep deprivation became our unwelcome companion for eleven long years. My daughter Alexandra would lie awake for hours, plagued by anxious thoughts that seemed to intensify as darkness fell. When sleep finally came, it was fragmented – she'd wake repeatedly, finding her way to my bed mo…

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117 Margot Gerritsen: Thriving As A Multi-Dimensional Learner 39:40

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Margot Gerritsen, a renowned computational scientist, engineer, and co-founder of Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide, to explore the power of curiosity, lifelong learning, and embracing multiple passions instead of limiting yourself to one subject. Margot shares her inspiring journ…

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195.1 Shadow Daddy: The Sum of His Parts: QuickSilver By Callie Hart 1:00:52

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This week we’re diving deep into the shadowy (haha) corners of QuickSilver—where Saeris Fane finds herself escaping a burning kingdom in the arms of a shadow daddy by the name of Kingfisher. Badass tattoos and appellation aside what makes a shadow daddy? Is it literally just commanding shadows and six pack? Is it the brooding and the martyr complex…

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The Enduring Power of Earned Media with Doug Simon 29:33

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Doug Simon is the CEO and founder of DS Simon Media, an award-winning PR agency that serves top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, non-profits, and more. In this interview, he shares his insights on the importance of authenticity in media appearances, the evolving role of AI in publi…

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ADHD Medication: a teen's experience 18:51

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FREE GUIDE: ADHD Medication Made Simple 💊 Understand how ADHD medication works, the different options available, and how to talk to your child about it with confidence. 👉 Download your free guide here What's it really like to take ADHD medication as a teenager? Forget the clinical explanations—today my daughter Alexandra bravely takes us behind the…

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116 Manail Anis Ahmed: The Space Around You Shapes the Path Ahead 24:29

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Manail Anis Ahmed, a global leader in emerging technologies, AI governance, and biotechnology entrepreneurship, to explore how technology convergence is transforming business, society, and education. With over 20 years of experience building educational institutions and shaping human c…

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'Ingest Once, Deliver Everywhere': Mitch Askenas on Comcast's Transformative Streaming Strategy 25:29

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Mitch Askenas, Executive Director and Head of Commercial for the Americas at Comcast Technology Solutions, shares how the company's "Ingest once, deliver everywhere" strategy is reshaping the way streaming content reaches audiences. You'll also learn how Comcast is streamlining media delivery across TV, mobile, and streaming platforms, and what it …

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EP 132: Mother and Daughter Navigate ADHD Together 18:30

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FREE GUIDE for Parents of ADHD Girls 🎁 Discover the often-missed signs of ADHD in girls — so you can spot them early and get the right support. 👉 Download your free guide here Ever wondered what ADHD actually feels like from the inside? In this intimate first episode of our special summer series, I'm joined by my daughter Alexandra who courageously…

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115 Annie Kritcher: It Wasn’t The Plan, But It Worked 24:23

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Dr. Annie Kritcher, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 and a global leader in nuclear engineering and fusion energy. Annie led the world’s first successful fusion ignition and target gain experiment, a historic breakthrough in the race for clean, sustainable ene…

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194. Kit is the whole caboodle: A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell 59:15

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Doff your strawiest cap, we're on a summer holiday to Cornwall with "A Shore Thing" by Joanna Lowell. Muriel has been pigeon-holed into presenting on seaweed instead of her preferred botany interests. Thankfully, the English seaside is not only home to many kelps but also one Kit, a painter who Muriel initially admires as an illustrator of flora an…

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Best of PR 360: Gini Dietrich of Spin Sucks 23:09

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On this special edition of PR 360, we’re revisiting a standout episode that perfectly captures what we aim to do with the show. It’s a March 2024 interview with Gini Dietrich, founder of the influential Spin Sucks blog and author of Spin Sucks: Communication and Reputation Management in the Digital Age. This episode checks all the boxes—it’s fun, i…

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EP 131: Self-regulation for neurodivergent children with Nicola McAllister from The Regulated Child 58:48

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What if your child's meltdowns or shutdowns aren't actually about behavior, but biology? Nicola McAllister, education consultant with 30+ years of experience and mother to an autistic son, reveals the science behind self-regulation that transforms how we support our neurodivergent children. Through her compassionate lens, we discover that what look…

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114 Alexandra Reid: The Best Opportunities Never Feel Like Interviews 25:23

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Alexandra Reid, a creative wellness coach and former medical device QA/RA specialist, to explore how women in STEM can prevent burnout and thrive by embracing both scientific rigor and creative expression. With nearly a decade of experience in the medical device industry—from early-sta…

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Optimizing PR for AI Search with Jackson Wightman of Proper Propaganda 28:59

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Jackson Wightman is the founder of the consumer tech PR firm Proper Propaganda and author of the bestselling book, "The Tech PR Playbook." Here, he shares the unique benefits of performance-based billing, the importance of adapting to AI in search engine optimization, the value of staying open-minded when targeting media outlets, and why thought le…

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EP 130: Why are neurodiverse girls being ignored with Sara Donnelly, former headteacher 53:38

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Sara Donnelly, a head teacher of 14 years, shares why she's leaving education leadership after witnessing the system repeatedly fail neurodivergent children, in particular, girls. We also delve into why: • Girls with neurodiversity are often missed because they present differently than the stereotypical profile • Signs to watch for in autistic girl…

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113 Eleni Sommerschield: How to Lead Boldly When You Feel Like an Outsider 34:00

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu interviews Eleni Sommerschield, CEO of OnTrack Agent—the leading web-based coaching and e-learning platform for real estate professionals. Eleni shares her journey from proptech executive to CEO, discussing how OnTrack Agent is transforming real estate education by connecting agents with top trainers…

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Adapting to the New Cybersecurity Paradigm with GRC's Karen Sorenson 26:06

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Karen Sorensen is an award-winning account director at Global Results Communications with a strong track record of securing top-tier media placements in outlets such as USA Today, The New York Times, Forbes, and more. Here, she discusses her upbringing in a large family, the importance of teamwork in both personal and professional life, and the evo…

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EP 129: Protecting your child online with Emily Keeney of the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) 35:52

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The digital world offers a unique sanctuary for neurodiverse children—a place where they can connect, explore, and engage in ways that might feel challenging in person. But this digital refuge comes with hidden costs as platforms silently harvest our children's personal data, using it in ways most parents don't fully understand. Deputy Commissioner…

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112 Karen Smiley: Creating Space: Inclusion as a Catalyst for Change 27:15

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In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Karen Smiley — AI ethicist, data strategist, and innovator with 14 U.S. patents — to explore the powerful intersection of inclusion, interdisciplinary learning, and ethical tech. With decades of experience leading diverse teams across startups and large corporations, Karen shares her i…

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193. Intergalactic Gothic: Thrum by Meg Smitherman 52:52

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Do...do you hear that? That-that...throbbing hum? Then adjust your speakers! You're gonna wanna hear us discuss THRUM by MEG SMITHERMAN. Astronaut Ami is the lone survivor of a mysterious accident that killed the rest of her crew. It also means she is the lone Earthling guest of the extra-terrestrial calling himself Dorian Gray. I bet you can see w…

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The Importance of Diverse AI Ecosystems with Bob Bilbruck 33:34

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Bob Bilbruck, founder of Captjur, is an accomplished and visionary CEO with nearly 30 years of experience in emerging markets and technology. In his third appearance on PR 360, he discusses his role in bringing flag football to the 2028 Olympics, the importance of diverse AI ecosystems, and the need for the U.S. to stay competitive in the global AI…

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EP 128: Most children have multiple diagnosis with Lizzie Shearing and Liz Britton from Learning DNA 1:03:30

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The gap between what neurodiverse children need and what traditional education provides continues to widen, leaving parents desperate for answers while waiting years for diagnoses and appropriate support. In this eye-opening conversation, Lizzie Shearing and Liz Britton share how Learning DNA's revolutionary approach is transforming outcomes for ch…

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Effective Environmental Communications in a Changing Landscape with Jennifer Avril 27:54

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Jennifer Avril, a communications professional specializing in strategic and effective change for both corporations and nonprofits, is a Senior Account Manager at Warner Communications. In this interview, she discusses the importance of effective communication in addressing climate change, how regulations can create opportunities, and the role of th…

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EP 127: Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child with Diane Dempster, co-founder of Impact Parents 40:51

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We dive into a powerful conversation about parenting neurodivergent children from the inside out with guest Diane Dempster, coach, speaker, and co-founder of Impact Parents. Diane shares her personal journey as a "recovering yelling mom" and how she discovered that the way we show up as parents matters more than what we do. • How the "Super Mom tra…