Stories are a powerful way to learn about ourselves and others. They come in all different forms, written, visual, musical, and personal. Lucinda and her guests discuss stories in all these forms.
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Welcome To Communication, Connection, Community, The Podcasters' Podcast. We've taken two podcasts and merged them into one! Originally Speaking of Speaking, this podcast takes a deep dive into modern day communication strategies in the podcasting space. We chat with interesting people who make the podcasting (and speaking) space exciting and vibrant. We also dive into the podcasting community, with news, updates, latest trends and topics from the every evolving space. Strap in, it's going t ...
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Emotional Journeys: How Stories Shape Our Understanding with Lucinda Sage-Midgorden
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33:17Send us a text What if the stories we consume shape our emotional intelligence more profoundly than we realize? Lucinda Sage-Midgorden's journey through storytelling reveals exactly that powerful connection. From childhood family movie nights where discussions were mandatory to launching her Story Power podcast in her sixties, Lucinda shares how st…
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Blown Up But Not Broken: A Combat Vet's Speaking Journey with Brian Fleming
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25:41Send us a text How do you turn life-shattering trauma into a powerful speaking career? Combat-wounded veteran Brian Fleming reveals the answer after surviving a suicide bomber attack in Afghanistan that left him with second and third-degree burns requiring 14 months of grueling recovery. The pivotal moment came when Fleming met a Vietnam veteran wh…
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More Books with Disabled Protagonists, Please
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34:38T.L. McCoy is the founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC, and the author of DELILAH VERSUS THE GHASTLY GRIM, a magical middle-grade fantasy novel inspired by her real-life granddaughter, who lives with a rare and life-threatening seizure disorder known as Dravet Syndrome. The story follows a young girl who, after a life-threatening seizure, is trans…
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Dial-Up to Digital: What Actually Works in Modern Marketing with Gee Ranasinha
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32:04Send us a text Ever wonder why some marketing cuts through the noise while most fades into oblivion? G Ranasina, CEO of Caxino marketing agency and a veteran marketer since the days of AOL CDs, reveals the uncomfortable truth about what's wrong with modern marketing. "Marketing bros think all you need is to throw data into some AI engine and have i…
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Kendra: Singing Tributes to the Women of the California Gold Rush
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40:46Highwater & The Kin: Accompanied by Kyle Carr (lead guitar) & Jon Michael (mandolin), the bardic wanderer of Nevada City, Kendra Leigh Highwater, has been playing the guitar and stomping her boots in the gold rush towns of California since she was a kid. Her lyrics are salty and sweet, blending together the history of the brave women that pioneered…
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Price Tags and Profit Margins: The Science You're Missing with Per Sjofor
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26:51Send us a text Pricing might be the most powerful yet underutilized profit lever in your business toolkit. In this eye-opening conversation with Per Sjöfors, "The Price Whisperer," we uncover why most businesses leave substantial money on the table through ineffective pricing strategies. Per reveals the shocking mathematics behind pricing power: wh…
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Building India’s Podcasting Ecosystem from Scratch with Gautam Raj Anand
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46:18Send us a text Ever wondered how an entire nation discovers a medium that's been thriving elsewhere for decades? Meet Gautam Raj Anand, widely known as "the father of podcasting in India," whose remarkable journey from bored banker to pioneering podcast innovator reveals what happens when necessity meets opportunity. Gautam's story begins with corp…
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The Gift of Retirement: Opportunities to Follow Your Dreams
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35:58A story teller at heart and an award winning Filmmaker, Charleen continues to write and develop material in a variety of formats. She is a Producer, Screenwriter, Playwright, Actor and Director. Over 40 years of experience as a registered nurse in the area of Mental Health, Forensic Nursing has influenced her work. www.wingsofthewindproductions.com…
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Brain Glue: The Secret to Selling Emotionally with James I. Bond
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37:33Send us a text The greatest ideas in the world die every day simply because nobody remembers them. What separates forgettable messages from unforgettable ones? Brain glue - the emotional "stickiness" that makes concepts impossible to forget. James I. Bond, behavioral management specialist and award-winning author, shares the transformative moment t…
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Start By Writing What You Know But Keep Learning
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52:04John DeDakis (pronounced dee-DAY-kiss) is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of six novels in the Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense-thriller series. In his most recent novel, Enemies Domestic, Lark is a pregnant White House press secretary forced to make an abort-or-not-to-abort decision in a highly …
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Building Authentic Community Beyond Platforms with Paul Gowder
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23:12Send us a text What if everything you thought about building community around your podcast was incomplete? Paul Gowder, founder of PowWows.com and host of multiple podcasts, including "OTW with Paul," shatters common misconceptions about community building in this eye-opening conversation. The secret to fostering genuine connection doesn't lie in f…
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Podcasting for Passion, Not Profit with John C. Morely
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45:07Send us a text Ever wondered why some podcasts thrive while others fizzle out after just a few episodes? Serial entrepreneur John C. Morley pulls back the curtain on what truly drives podcasting success—and it's not what most beginners expect. With refreshing candor, John shares how he transformed his frustration with inadequate marketing agencies …
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Red Bird: A Soothing Sign After the Loss of a Loved One
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44:47Diandra Ford-Wing is a passionate storyteller and dynamic Sales Director who discovered the healing power of writing during a period of profound grief. Growing up as an Army Brat, Diandra’s formative years were spent in culturally diverse settings, including Germany, which shaped her unique narrative style. After the loss of her mother, Sandra, Dia…
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What's It For and Who's It For? Redefining Podcast Purpose with Dave Bates
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25:58Send us a text Ever wondered how successful podcasters build thriving communities while staying true to themselves? Dave Bates, an executive coach with 30 years of business experience, pulls back the curtain on what really drives podcast sustainability and growth. Most creators launch their shows expecting rapid success, only to abandon ship after …
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Rewire Your Mind, Change Your Life with Lucie Ptasznik
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31:30Send us a text Have you ever felt that nagging sensation that you're meant for more, but something invisible holds you back? Lucie Ptasznik knows this feeling intimately. From a city girl with an impossible horse dream to building a seven-figure equestrian business, her journey reveals the extraordinary power of perseverance and mindset transformat…
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Story-Power Celebrates Five Years of Sharing Inspiring Stories
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1:03:32Celeste is a certified massage therapist for 30 years mostly working with people who have been injured in some way. But before that she loved stories of all kinds beginning with the family movie nights instituted by the parents she shares with Lucinda. Celeste got hooked on reading in 7th grade. Lucinda is a retired theatre instructor at the colleg…
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15 Epic Core Beliefs to Transform Challenges into Opportunities
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56:06Andy Campbell is a resilient survivor and inspirational author who has overcome numerous life-altering challenges - a victim of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, the loss of his mother at an early age and the eventual estrangement from his father, his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and the loss of his youngest son to suicide. Despite end…
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Lisa is a dedicated creative professional committed to helping individuals uncover their soul purpose through therapeutic art practices. With a keen interest in the transformative power of color, she utilizes creative wellness to guide clients on their unique life paths. As an accomplished artist, Lisa passionately engages with her community, foste…
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Saving Hours: Automate Your Way to Podcast Freedom with Joe Casabona
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29:43Send us a text Ever wonder how some podcasters manage to run multiple shows while maintaining their sanity and family life? In this eye-opening conversation, automation expert Joe Casabona reveals his secrets for making computers do the heavy lifting in podcast production. Through practical examples, Joe demonstrates how even seemingly "quick" manu…
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Sandra Schnakenburg is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to study creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at R…
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Stories That Connect the Product to the Right Costumers
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40:49About the bio, I have this here, hope it fits your needs: "Christian Schu is a dedicated filmmaker who sees filmmaking and advertising as storytelling arts. Since starting commercial filmmaking in 2015, he has focused on creating narratives that deeply engage viewers through emotion. His career includes work in virtual studios, sports events like t…
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The Art of Communication: From Corporate to Podcasting with Rosie Zilinskas
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34:36Send us a text What does a 100-episode podcasting milestone have in common with high-performance leadership? Everything, according to Rosie Zilinskas. Drawing from her 30-year corporate career and success as host of the No Woman Left Behind podcast, Rosie reveals the powerful principles that connect exceptional podcasting with career advancement an…
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Over the course of his writing and producing career, Alan Katz has written movies and TV shows like HBO's iconic Tales From The Crypt. Entertainment Weekly called the first season of his "The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast" the "Best Film Podcast of 2022". He realized at that point that he'd become the thing he always wanted to be when he grew up:…
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Nancy Norbeck has been singing almost since birth, and she wrote her first story when she was in fourth grade. She is a Master Certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach who knows everyone is creative, including those who insist they’re not. Her podcast, Follow Your Curiosity, inspires listeners by exploring guests’ creative journeys and offering insig…
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Mastering Solo Episodes: The Podcaster's Secret Weapon with Isabella Sanchez Castaneda
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25:04Send us a text Ever wondered why your podcast isn't building the audience connection or business results you expected? The answer might lie not in who you're interviewing, but in how little airtime you're giving yourself. In this perspective-shifting conversation with award-winning podcast strategist Isabella Sanchez Castaneda, we uncover why solo …
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Amy Suto began her career as a Hollywood TV writer before hitting the road and becoming a digital nomad and freelance writer, which was the subject of her nonfiction book Six-Figure Freelance Writer: A Holistic Guide on Finding Freedom in Freelancing. The Nomad Detective: Volume I is Amy’s debut work of fiction, and marks the start of the book seri…
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Bulletproof Your Business: Mastering Continuity in Crisis, with Erika Andresen
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29:01Send us a text The unexpected happens—platforms crash, power fails, key equipment breaks down. Is your business prepared to keep functioning when disaster strikes? In this eye-opening conversation with business continuity expert Erika Andresen, we explore the critical yet often overlooked practices that keep businesses operational through any disru…
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Constance “Ahuva Batya” Scharff, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker and author on the topics of addiction and trauma recovery, the psychological impacts of climate change, and women’s mental health. She is the founder of and principal investigator for the Institute for Complementary and Indigenous Mental Health Research. Dr. Scharff is a …
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Mastering Your Google Business Profile with Marilyn Jenkins
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15:05Send us a text Discover the untapped potential of Google Business Profiles with digital marketing veteran Marilyn Jenkins as she reveals how this free tool can dramatically increase your local visibility and phone inquiries. Many business owners make a critical mistake – setting up their Google Business Profile once and forgetting about it. But as …
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Rella B's transformation from a career-focused adult to a passionate advocate for the magic of childhood has resonated with countless families worldwide. Her belief that work and play should be inseparable companions has shaped her mission to provide young readers with captivating tales that not only entertain but also instill valuable life lessons…
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You're Sitting On A Goldmine Of Content That Could Transform Your Podcast's Reach with Ely Delaney
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30:11Send us a text Ever feel like you're creating amazing podcast content only to have it disappear into the void after posting a single announcement? What if that one episode could magically transform into dozens of engaging social media posts, extending your reach for months? That's exactly what marketing strategist Ely Delaney reveals in this eye-op…
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This post was recorded in June 2024. Lindsay Law has produced scores of television plays, dozens of films, in addition to a pair of productions on Broadway. Many of these works have been nominated for Emmys, Tonys, and Oscars. He was the Executive Producer for the PBS drama series, AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE from 1981 to 1995. He was the President of Fox S…
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From Idea to Global Sensation: Kevin Palmieri on Building a Successful Podcast
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35:28Send us a text What does it take to transform a simple podcast idea into a global sensation? Join us as we sit down with Kevin Palmieri, the mastermind behind Next Level University, a leading self-improvement podcast with over 1,700 episodes. Kevin candidly shares his unexpected journey into podcasting, teaching us the true meaning of accountabilit…
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From Third Culture Kid, to Panentheist, to Author, to Podcaster
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1:03:07MDIV graduate, I am a panentheist, but also author (my books were recently acquired by George R.R. Martin's bookstore in Santa Fe), Screenwriter, Producer & Podcaster. A believer in humanity, I use my words in diverse ways to encourage us to be better in this world, but am especially drawn to defending our shared environments. Having grown up overs…
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Unlocking the Power of Metaphors in Podcasting with Alison Smith
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33:32Send us a text Unlock the art of communication as Alison Smith, a seasoned coach and speaker, joins us to unveil the power of metaphors in making complex ideas more accessible. Imagine transforming intricate concepts into relatable stories that stick, much like Alison's genius use of gardening metaphors to break down the complexities of supplier ma…
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Chris didn’t look like an Aboriginal adolescent as he set off from Belfast on his café racing Moto Guzzi. But it was the same motivation that drove him to set off on a journey of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stopped the planned 10,000-mile motorcycle road trip to Australia, he ends high in the Andes, 50-odd thousand miles later, …
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Ethical AI and Its Role in Shaping Our World with Dr. Bo Bennett
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Transforming Homes and Lives with Real Estate & Podcasting with Jim Manning
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31:02Send us a text Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with Jim Manning, who shares his transformative journey from working for a self-made billionaire to becoming a successful real estate investor. Discover how his early days inventorying an extensive wine collection sparked his passion for real estate and commitment to creating generational wealt…
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How to Succeed in Life if Not in Hollywood
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1:10:38David Hern was born in New York City on June 20, 1958. An actor virtually since birth, David first appeared onstage at age 5 as the ringmaster of a Kindergarten Circus. He studied theatre, rehearsed, and appeared in plays all through high school and college, followed by numerous community and professional stage productions in Northern California. F…
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Transforming Relationships Through Influence, with EksAyn Anderson
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29:16Send us a text Acclaimed author and influence strategist EksAyn Anderson shares his journey from real estate professional to renowned speaker and author, unveiling the secrets behind his successful transition. Learn how EksAyn's book, "The Key to the Gate," catapulted him into the spotlight, earning recognition on prestigious platforms like Forbes.…
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Carew Papritz, also known as The Cowboy Philosopher, is the author of the multi-award winning book The Legacy Letters. Though fictional, The Legacy Letters has won acclaim as a life lessons book for all generations, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. A Renai…
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Basketful of Movie Suggestions and an Announcement
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54:51Natey and Katy: At the Movies podcast, Website It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Christmas in Connecticut (1945) The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Any of the versions of A Christmas Carol Turner Classic Movies, TCM.com It Happened on Fifth Avenue (1947) Available on TCM, Plex, and Tubi The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) Available on …
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Ray Hartjen is a writer and musician who lives in Pleasanton, California, where he and his wife, Lori, raised their adult children, Olivia and Raymond. In a professional career that has spanned parts of five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investment banking to pharmaceuticals, from consumer electronics to SaaS software. One consta…
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Unlocking Podcast Potential with Creative Spark, with Camille Diaz
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33:09Send us a text Ever wondered how a quarantine hobby could evolve into an engaging podcast with a unique twist? Meet Camille, our creative guest whose initial spark led to a thriving podcasting journey where costumes add flair and fun to serious discussions on the emotional side of money. Camille shares her inspiring story that began with a spontane…
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What to do With a Classical Education
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1:10:42Judith Starkston has spent too much time reading about and exploring the remains of the ancient world. Early on she went so far as to get degrees in Classics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and Cornell. She writes historical fantasy set in the Bronze Age of the Greeks and Hittites. Her five novels bring women to the fore—whether the T…
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Journey to Effective Communication in Leadership, with Tara Lehman
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22:32Send us a text Unlock the secrets to effective leadership and communication with Tara Lehman, a respected leadership and business coach from Twin Life Coaching and Business Services. Tara delves into her rich history of leadership, highlighting how her early experiences have shaped her philosophy today. She offers invaluable insights on mastering t…
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Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA from Hamline University, and his short stories have been widely published. He is also a graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was awarded a Minnesota Film and TV Grant. Several of his award-winning short films have played at festivals acros…
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Exploring the Future of Podcasting: AI, Creativity, and the Journey with Philip Blackett
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31:51Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with the multifaceted Philip Blackett, a seasoned author, consultant, and entrepreneur who has expertly navigated the podcasting realm since 2013. Discover how Philip's journey from a single podcast to multiple shows reveals the dynamic evolution of the medium. Philip shares strategic tips for p…
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Inspiring Connections and Wealth Building Through Real Estate, with Tabatha Thorell
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38:08Send us a text What happens when a trailblazing fitness coach takes a leap into the worlds of podcasting and real estate? Meet Tabatha Thorell, a powerhouse from Nebraska, who shares her inspiring journey from fitness to property investment and beyond. Her initial solo podcasting endeavour in 2018 was a learning curve, but she reignited her passion…
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Mastering Podcast Guesting: Building Your Brand and Engaging Audiences with Mark Herschberg
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36:02Send us a text Ever wondered how guesting on podcasts can reshape your personal brand? Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Mark Herschberg, author of "The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You" and the visionary behind the Brain Bump app. Inspired by the legendary Dori Clark, Mark set out with an ambitious targe…
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