Best Lara E Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #250 Blooming a Beautiful Business: Embracing Her Intuition & Authentic Self with Courtney Thompsom 1:15:40

2h ago1:15:40

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It takes a lot of courage to create a business that is in alignment with your authentic self; it's so easy to get distracted by the "shoulds" and what everyone else is doing. Courtney Thompson, founder of Blooming Kitchen Co, is doing just this (after a few detours) and her business is starting to bloom. You will laugh, you will cry (at least I did…

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Were you silent or were you silenced? 46:13

2h ago46:13

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This week Lara and Michael sit down separately, Lara reads from her testimony at the Gaza Genocide Tribunal from Bosnia and Michael talks about being digitally disappeared from Instagram by one of Meta's main executives who used to work for the Israeli government, Jordana Cutler.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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Ep #249 Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Internal Guidance System 50:57

3d ago50:57

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When things get tough, most entrepreneurs make decisions from fear and scarcity—but what if there was a better way? In this episode, I explore why your internal guidance system (aka intuition) is actually your secret weapon for navigating uncertainty, finding creative solutions, and making aligned business decisions that feel good in your body. You…

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Ep #248 The Science of Scaling Your Home Recipe for Sales 41:18

7d ago41:18

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You've perfected your home recipe, but that doesn't mean it will hold up to time, temperature, transportation and larger-scale production. Depending on your product, you may need help from a food scientist to help with longevity, flavor, color, texture and to make sure it is food safe for your customers. This is called commercialization and Mike Ga…

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Ep #247 Negotiation Skills That Create Win-Win Deals in Business & Life (Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss) 27:13

14d ago27:13

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Do you consider yourself a good negotiator? The truth is most of us aren't - our emotions get in the way or we end up compromising to end up with a bad deal we resent. Whether you're struggling with supplier costs, co-packer terms, or retail placement, these powerful tactics I share with you from the book Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss wi…

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Israel is starving Gaza 35:49

20d ago35:49

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This week Lara and Michael cover the Israeli continued forced starvation campaign against the Palestinian people for the last two months which serves as an escalation of its ongoing genocidal campaign.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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Ep 246 Creating a Full-Time Ecommerce Bean Business Their Way with Patty & Caroline of Well Bean 57:39

21d ago57:39

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It doesn't matter how much money you have, your age, your current job, or your experience, a beautiful business is possible for you if you are willing to keep taking action and get outside of your comfort zone. This is exactly what Patty & Caroline, co-founders of Well Bean, makers of bean-focused bars and desserts (and they are delicious!) are doi…

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Ep #245 The Courage to Connect: Vulnerability as Your Brand-Buildng Superpower 11:55

28d ago11:55

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When was the last time you shared something real about yourself to your current or potential customers? I know it’s not what you want to hear - you just want to make a great product and have everyone fall in love with it, tell everyone they know and buy it repeatedly - but that's simply not enough to get traction as a small brand. On today's podcas…

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Ep #244 Test Before You Invest with Lara Fordis: Market Research Strategies to Inform Your Business Decisions 49:15

1M ago49:15

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Market research can make a huge difference in your product offering and launch strategy, but bad data can be worse than no data at all according to my guest, Lara Fordis. In this episode, Lara returns to discuss how market research has evolved in the CPG industry over the past four years, particularly with the emergence of AI tools that have made r…

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End of the Empire with Professor Maura Finkelstein 56:27

1M ago56:27

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Professor Maura Finkelstein, a formerly tenured professor who was one of the first people targeted in academics after the Al Aqsa Flood. Maura is one of the many Jewish antizionist voices that rejects normalization. We discuss academic repression, the disappearance of students for political affiliations, and…

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Ep #243 The Strategic Exit: How to Build a Food Business That Becomes Your Only Job 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Do you dream of quitting your job and running your business full time? Sure, you can do the "quit and figure it out" approach that leads many founders to burnout or failure OR I'll share what has worked best for my clients and Fuel members to start a business while working full time and then to transition out of the your 9-5. Whether you're just st…

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He Made MILLIONS Selling Used T-Shirts – The Shocking Truth! 16:53

2M ago16:53

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In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the unbelievable story of how one person became a multi-millionaire by selling used T-shirts. We reveal the secrets behind their success, how YOU can profit from reselling clothes and video games, and the lessons you can learn from this unconventional path to wealth. From giveaways to lucrative online pl…

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Ep #242 Navigate Food Safety Requirments Like a Pro with Scott Roi 40:14

2M ago40:14

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If you've ever laid awake worrying about getting someone sick from your product or if you are doing things correctly to not be sued, this episode is for you. I sat down with my go-to food safety expert Scott Roi, and he makes this “unsexy” topic feel doable and even empowering. We break down what you actually need to be food safety compliant at dif…

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Ep #241 Costly Decisions: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Early-Stage Food Entrepreneurs Make 16:55

2M ago16:55

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I'm pulling back the curtain on the three biggest mistakes that cause early-stage food entrepreneurs to struggle and often fail. Drawing from my experience over 7+ years helping hundreds of food businesses launch and scale, I give you an honest look at why so many passionate food makers hit roadblocks despite having amazingly delicious products. Yo…

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Trump’s New Tariffs: What They Really Mean for the U.S. Economy and Your Wallet 19:30

2M ago19:30

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In this episode, we dive deep into Donald Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariffs and the immediate shockwaves they’re sending through the U.S. economy, financial markets, and political arena. We kick things off with a sharp analysis from CBC News, revealing the highly flawed and misleading method the Trump administration used to calculate these…

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Crypto Pre-Market Trading: Risks & Rewards Explained! 10:33

2M ago10:33

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Ever heard of buying or selling a crypto token before it even hits the exchange? Welcome to the wild world of pre-market crypto trading—where early investors make moves, prices get discovered before launch, and the stakes are sky-high. In this episode, we’re breaking down the complete pre-market trading timeline in crypto: From project announcement…

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Our Affiliate Marketing Toolkit: Essential Tools for Beginners 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Affiliate marketing lets you earn money by promoting other companies' products. You don't need your own product or inventory. Hosts Andrew and Lane break down how anyone can start earning online through affiliate marketing - no experience needed! **In this episode you'll discover:** ✅ The simple process to launch your affiliate business today ✅ Why…

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Eid Massacres and State Disappearances 43:09

2M ago43:09

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This week Lara and Michael discuss the unilateral breakdown of the ceasefire by the zionist entity. We cover the Israeli massacres on the Palestinian people during Eid, and how it's all connected to the state-sponsored disappearances of students protesting the genocide in Turtle Island.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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Ep #240 Boosting Your Ecommerce Biz with Meta Ads & TikTop Shop 45:21

2M ago45:21

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Someone has probably told you to "just run ads" or "get on TikTok Shop" if you have an ecommerce business, and they're not wrong, but... There is a time and place for each of these strategies depending on the size and stage of your business. When done at the wrong stage it is a waste of time and money - two things busy entrepreneurs don't have a lo…

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2025 Crypto Bull Run SECRETS! Institutional Money, Bitcoin Halving & the Next Coins to Buy NOW! 22:53

2M ago22:53

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Bitcoin is STUCK between $83K and $84K—will it CRASH or EXPLODE past $90K? 😱 Top analysts warn that the next BIG move could be around the corner, but what’s the TRIGGER? Here’s what you NEED to know: 🔥 Federal Reserve Shockwave Incoming – A hawkish rate decision could send BTC tumbling below $80K, while a dovish stance might fuel a breakout above $…

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Ep #239 The Company You Keep: How the People Around You Influence Your Success 19:52

3M ago19:52

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How do you feel after talking with with someone or listenening to a podcast or scrolling on social media? It's interesting to note any changes in your mood or energy after engaging with different people and influences. Who and what you surround yourself with will either slow you down—or help you soar. In this week’s podcast, I’m diving into why you…

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7 Passive Income Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know! 15:17

3M ago15:17

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Discover 7 powerful passive income strategies that can help you make money while you sleep! From smart investments to digital products, these proven methods will set you on the path to financial freedom. Don’t miss out on these game-changing opportunities! Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe for more insights on making money online!…

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Crypto’s MASSIVE Comeback Here’s What You Need to Know 14:01

3M ago14:01

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🔥 Bitcoin just hit a 2-week high after major speculation around Trump news and signals from the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady. Could this be the start of a massive rally? We also dive into the Crypto Fear and Greed Index moving to neutral — what does it mean for the market? Plus, we break down the latest on XRP, Cardano (ADA), an…

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Mark Romero | S:1, E:5 | Mystic Radio with Robin Alexis and Elizabeth Diane 34:07

2M ago34:07

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Mark Romero is a renowned Vibrational Healer and Sound Healing Guitarist who empowers people to break free from energetic barriers and tap into their full potential. A former top NASA consultant validated the healing frequencies in his music, leading Mark to develop his transformative Vibrational Success sound technology. Through live experiences, …

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Ep 238 Surviving Shark Tank to Scale Up with Chennelle & Justin of GoodLove Foods 55:41

3M ago55:41

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A lot of founders I work with are inspired to finally start their business - if others can do it, so can they! I was SO excited when Chennelle and Justin, co-founders of GoodLove Foods called to me they were going to be on Shark Tank. I had to sit down with them for the podcast and hear about this epic experience, what led up to making this decisio…

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Return is inevitable with Dr. Salman Abu Sitta 56:53

3M ago56:53

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with the acclaimed Palestinian researcher, Dr. Salman Abu Sitta, a Nakba survivor who has dedicated his life to the Palestinian liberation struggle. Dr. Salman Abu Sitta is the founder and President of the Palestine Land Society in London, dedicated to the documentation of Palestine’s land and people. He is the a…

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Dr Lara Romero | S:1, E:4 | Mystic Radio with Robin Alexis and Elizabeth Diane 30:00

3M ago30:00

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Dr. Lara is a dynamic speaker, author, artist, angelic healer, and intuitive life coach. She empowers individuals to transform their lives, connect with their innate talents and abilities, and align with their soul’s authentic path. Through her work, she helps dissolve mental and emotional traumas at a cellular level, transmute limiting beliefs, an…

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Ep #237 How to Use Trade Shows for Good! 14:49

3M ago14:49

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It's trade show season with the biggest one of the year, ExpoWest, wrapping up this week. Whether you are walking the floor of regional shows, distributor shows or buyer shows like Fancy Food or Expo, it can be overwhelming at best and deflating at worst. I've seen founders come back from shows feeling hopeless caught in compare and despair or a "h…

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Netanyahu tapes and a fake ceasefire 48:20

3M ago48:20

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This week, we discuss the bizarre declaration by Milekowsky (aka Netanyahu) that he is proudly committing war crimes by imposing a total siege on the Gaza Strip cutting of all food, medication, fuel, and other aid from entering the besieged territory. We also refer to a number of the Israeli violations of Phase 1 of the ceasefire and cover the onsl…

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Ep #236 Everyday Communication Made Easier to Get What You Want 25:32

3M ago25:32

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Ever wonder why your email to a buyer, influencer, or supplier fell flat? Or why customers aren't responding to your carefully crafted message at events or in their inbox? The secret lies in understanding that communication isn't just what you say—it's a four-part cycle that has a huge influence on whether you'll get the results you want (and we al…

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Ep #235 Up Level at Markets with Danny Walsh + Pro Tip for Hiring Prep 40:24

3M ago40:24

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Markets, pop-ups and in person events are a sales channel that Danny and I both love and on today's podcast we discuss why we love them so much, how to get into the events and markets you really want and how to make more money per minute once you are there. Plus, I give you a bonus tip on what you can be doing right now to get ready to hire and tra…

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Keyth Neso | S:1, E:3 | Mystic Radio with Robin Alexis and Elizabeth Diane 31:28

3M ago31:28

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Keyth Neso is a student and teacher of the ancient Nasarean Essene teachings, a certified hypnotherapist using the QHHT modality, a composer of orchestral music tuned to 528 Hz, and a pianist, artist, retreat leader, and author. His first book, Essene Tarot in the Ancient Marseille, and his companion deck, The Tarot of the Blue Rose, are ushering i…

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Ep 234 Using the "Let Them" Theory to handle setbacks in your CPG business 21:13

4M ago21:13

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Are you spending hours (or days!) dwelling on things that didn't go as planned in your business? In this episode, I break down Mel Robbins' powerful Let Them Theory and how to apply it specifically to common setbacks in the packaged food industry. Learn how to handle everything from market rejections to late deliveries to competitive pressures with…

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Dr Ellen Cool | S:1, E:2 | Mystic Radio with Robin Alexis and Elizabeth Diane 30:00

4M ago30:00

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Dr. Ellen Cool is spiritual, metaphysical, intellectual and a free spirit elder sharing her gifts with the world. She is retired and lives on Dungeness Bay, Sequim, Washington. Her experience includes 10 years of owning and directing a creative movement studio for all ages, 15 years as movement specialist at a private progressive school for 3 to 12…

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Reparations and Restitution with Lena El-Malak 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Lena El-Malak a Palestinian-British author and lawyer to discuss her new book, Stolen Nation.By Lara E. and Mikey B.

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Ep #233 Grocery Store Growth with Lisa Thorson of Run The Numbers 54:33

4M ago54:33

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If grocery store retail is part of your success strategy, then you don't want to miss today's podcast episode. My guest is Lisa Thorson, founder of Run The Numbers, who has 14 years of experience in the natural food industry including brokering brands into big retailers like Sprouts and Safeway. We’re diving deep into the numbers—COGS, contribution…

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Dan Horton | S:1, E:1 | Mystic Radio with Robin Alexis and Elizabeth Diane 47:34

4M ago47:34

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Today's guest is Mt Shasta, CA local, Dan Horton. Dan is a Mt Shasta Tour guide, a notable SAG actor, an Author in the book, “Call of the Mystical Mountain: the New Earth Emergence” (available on Amazon), a Historian, Hypnotherapist, is the Founder of The Transformational Players of Mt Shasta - where he is the Mystical Merlin, an Aka Dua Level 3 ho…

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Ep #232 Use the S.E.L.L. Framework to feel great about selling 30:07

4M ago30:07

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Do you think of SELL as a bad, four-letter word? If you struggle to sell without feeling pushy or salesy, you're not alone—I see it plague many of the founders I work with. You launch our great product and then avoid selling because of the fear of rejection, imposter syndrome, or discomfort around "taking" money. But selling is not about taking—it'…

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Intro Episode to Mystic Radio 16:30

4M ago16:30

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Meet Spirit Lady Robin Alexis and co-host Elizabeth Diane of the Sacred Geometry Portal Podcast. Robin and Elizabeth team up on Mystic Radio for a new podcast to focus on "Nurturing Wellness and Building Resilient Community in Mt. Shasta and Beyond Borders". This is the mission of Bee Well Hive NFP, a 501.c.3 that is also the presenter of this podc…

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Ep #231 Shipping & Logistics with Caitlin Wilson of Full Good Fulfillment 47:03

4M ago47:03

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This industry has A LOT of acronyms from 3PL to BOL to LTL and other terms like "kitting". In this episode, you are going to learn all of these things and more so you feel more confident in the area of logistics and fulfillment. My guest is Caitlin Wilson, founder of Full Good Fulfillment, who is on a mission to help brands simplify the journey fro…

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Release Dr. Abu Safiya 45:58

5M ago45:58

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This week, Lara and Michael do a deep dive into the kidnapping and torture of Dr. Husam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Edwan Hospital, and a Pediatrician by Israeli occupation forces starting in late December 2024, following months of steadfastness and advocacy aimed at stopping Israeli attacks on the hospital and ending Israel's siege on the Northe…

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Ep 230 - Stop Waiting for Inspiration - Be a Blue Collar Worker Instead 19:46

5M ago19:46

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Are you stuck waiting for the "perfect moment" to work on your food business? In this episode I reveals why so many food entrepreneurs fall into the trap of waiting for inspiration to strike, leading to inconsistent progress and frustration. Drawing from the concept of "blue collar work ethic," I explain explains why treating your business like a r…

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Ep #229 Expand Your Capacity: How to Work with a Virtual Assistant with Tal Garden creator of The Fun Hub 50:00

5M ago50:00

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The path to success in the CPG world is paved with tons of boring administrative work that I know you never imagined when you started a business! In today's podcast episode I talk with Tal Garden, founder of Tal’s Mediterranean who solved her own problem of delegating the paperwork, phone calls and other things she didn't like to a virtual assistan…

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Close Guantanamo with Mansoor Adayfi 441 58:58

5M ago58:58

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Mansoor Adayfi, a Yemeni citizen who was wrongfully kidnapped at the age of 18, sold to the CIA, and spent 15 years in Guantanamo before being released without charge or trial. After surviving the torture and terrorism of the United States government, Mansoor is now working tirelessly for accountability in a…

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EP #228 Become Someone New: Set Identity-Based Goals to Get What You Want 25:28

5M ago25:28

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Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get…

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Suing the US government for violating the Leahy Law 40:01

5M ago40:01

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This week Lara and Michael cover the new lawsuit brought by Palestinian-Americans and DAWN against the U.S. State Department under the Administrative Procedure Act seeking to oblige the U.S. government to comply with the Leahy law and cease military assistance to Israel which is involved in grave violations of human rights through the conduct of it…

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Ep #227 Befriending Your Future Self to Achieve Big Goals 25:01

5M ago25:01

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When you think about the future - 12 months from now or 10 years from now - do you see a stranger? Most of us think of our future selves like a stranger and often do things in the present that we would never do to a friend or loved one. There are a lot of hidden costs including postponing or never achieving your dream of a successful food business!…

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Ep 226 The 100/80 Rule to End Perfectionism & Procrastination 13:27

6M ago13:27

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I know how entrepreneurs think (because I'm one too!) - you make a list of all the BIG things you are going to do in the year and are super excited to get going. In a flurry of excitement you start on a project and then find yourself dragging it out. Whether it is procrastination or a desire for perfection, everything grinds to a halt and you don't…

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The Legacy of MOVE with Mike Africa Jr. 56:36

6M ago56:36

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This week Lara and Michael sit down with Mike Africa Jr., author and Legacy Director of MOVE, a Philadelphia-based activist collective and liberation movement. Mike recalls the history of the MOVE and the 1985 Move bombing, during which Philadelphia police fired thousands of rounds at MOVE members in their homes killing six adults and five children…

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Ep #225 Making a Big Leap with Pup & The Pepper 51:05

6M ago51:05

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When you look back over the year, did you accomplish all you set out to do? Most likely, no. There were twists and turns you didn't anticipate and we always overestimate what is doable in a short period of time. But, that doesn't mean you can't still make huge progress in 12 months like Ryan and Phillip did with Pup & The Pepper. I've watched them …

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