Best Matt Gilhooly Podcasts (2025)

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Failing Grief: How Losing His Mom Shaped Matt Gilhooly’s Life 1:21:46

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Matt Gilhooly, host of The Life Shift podcast, shares the story behind his own pivotal life shift—the sudden death of his mother when he was just eight years old. In a deeply moving conversation, Matt reflects on the fallout that followed, the perfectionism that took hold, and how it took him 20 years to finally face the grief he had buried. He ope…

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Your Story Isn’t Over: Life Shifts with Matt Gilhooly 52:51

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What happens when everything changes… and you still have to move forward? In this powerful episode, Mara sits down with Matt Gilhooly, host of The Life Shift Podcast, for a raw conversation about grief, identity, and the moments that shape us. From personal tragedy to building a platform that helps others heal through storytelling, Matt shares what…

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Clever, Confident, and in Control: Bola Sokunbi’s Blueprint to Financial Freedom 40:19

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New Episode — BILFPod x Bola Sokunbi & Clever Girl Finance After saving $100K in her 20s on a modest income, Bola Sokunbi didn’t just change her own life—she sparked a movement. She’s the founder of Clever Girl Finance—now one of the largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S., reaching millions with her mission to make wealth educatio…

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Keep Telling the Same Story? It's Okay If You’re Still Processing 2:01

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Some stories rise up again and again. You tell them in conversations, in quiet moments, or when something unexpectedly brings them back. And maybe you wonder – shouldn’t I be past this by now? This short reflection offers a gentle reminder: repetition doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It means you’re still making meaning. Telling the same story is one way…

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When Motherhood Looks Different: Jennifer Celeste Briggs on Autism, Guilt, and Grace 1:00:26

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What do you do when the life you dreamed of looks nothing like the one you’re living? Jenny always knew she wanted to be a mom. But when her first child, Sarah, was born with special needs, the parenting story she had imagined began to unravel. For years, she carried invisible bricks of guilt, believing she had to fix what wasn’t broken. Everything…

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Why Ryan Hennessey Left Teaching to Build a Life of Purpose and Freedom 56:55

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What if burnout wasn't the end—but the beginning of your most authentic life? After ten years in the classroom, Ryan Hennessey realized he was running on fumes. A powerful moment at a heart-led business retreat cracked something open in him and gave him the clarity he’d been chasing. He didn’t just walk away from teaching—he walked toward a life bu…

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Greg Sher on the Power of Connection in Lending | Market Updates | July 21, 2025 39:40

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In this episode, the Optimal Insights team delivers a timely market update and welcomes Greg Sher, a leading voice in mortgage advocacy and digital influence. The conversation covers inflation trends, tariff impacts, housing affordability, and the evolving role of credit scoring. Greg shares the story behind the “All of Us” movement, his push for V…

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Injecting Confidence, Inside & Out: The Business of Beauty with Jennifer DiLandro 35:29

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New Episode — BILFPod x Jennifer Anne DiLandro She’s not just in aesthetics — she’s redefining it. From Director of Nursing to nationally ranked celebrity injector, Jennifer Anne DiLandro has carved out a lane all her own. As the founder of Dolce Aesthetics NY, she’s built a powerhouse brand known for high-level results and unmatched client care. W…

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Want to Quit but Don’t Know What’s Next? It's Okay If You Feel Stuck 2:00

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Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t knowing that something isn’t working – it’s not knowing what to do next. You might feel the urge to walk away from a job, a routine, or a version of your life that no longer fits. But without a clear path forward, it’s easy to stay frozen in place. This short reflection offers a quiet reminder: wanting to quit does…

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When the Unthinkable Happens: Donna Kendrick on Widowhood and Moving Forward 51:21

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What do you do when your life changes in an instant? When Donna Kendrick lost her husband to suicide, she was left standing at a painful crossroads – three young kids, a new house, and a future she could no longer picture. But by the light of a backyard bonfire, she made a vow: this would not be the end of her story. In this honest and deeply human…

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From Vision to Reality: Joe Tyrrell on Embracing AI and Automation | Market Insights | July 14, 2025 1:00:57

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In the July 14 episode of Optimal Insights, the team discusses the latest market dynamics, including inflation expectations, tariff impacts, and the Fed’s rate trajectory. Jim and Alex unpack the administration’s pressure on the Fed, the resilience of jobless claims, and the looming August 1 tariff deadline. Later, Jim and Vimi sit down with Optima…

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Still Miss Who You Were Before It All Changed? It's Okay If You Do 2:24

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We all have a “before” – a version of ourselves that existed before the loss, before the diagnosis, before the breakup, before the shift. And sometimes, we miss that version of ourselves more than we know how to say. This short reflection is a reminder that it’s okay to feel that longing. Missing who you were before everything changed doesn’t mean …

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From Budapest to Hollywood: Katherine Mitchell on Resilience, Reinvention, and the Stories We Carry 1:39:30

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Katherine Mitchell’s 84-year journey defies the limits of a single identity. Born during WWII in Hungary, she survived war, communism, and displacement before building a multifaceted life in the U.S. As a nationally ranked gymnast turned refugee, talent agent turned screenwriter, single mother turned novelist, Katherine’s story is a testament to gr…

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Smarter Hedging, Loan Sales, and Margin Management With Rob Kessel | June 2025 Data 45:56

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Olivia DeLancey and Mike Vough discuss the June 2025 Market Advantage report, including notable shifts in loan sale execution and pull-through trends. They’re joined by Rob Kessel, founder of Panoramic Capital Advisory and Consulting, who brings decades of capita…

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Rebuilding Life After Divorce with Mikelann Valterra 56:41

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Can one quiet moment change everything you thought your future would be? When Mikelann Valterra sat across from her husband at their favorite sushi spot, she didn’t plan to end her marriage with a handshake. But that one act, quiet and deeply human, cracked open the life she had built and forced her to rebuild it from scratch. At 40, with her son b…

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Why Miron Pingasov Left Professional Racing at 17 56:38

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What do you do when the dream you’ve chased your entire life suddenly stops feeling right? By the age of 17, Miron Pingasov had raced at 150 mph, broken bones, lost a close friend on the track, and watched his childhood passion for racing turn into something more political than purposeful. Faced with the weight of expectation and the pull of someth…

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Fiscal Firepower and the Future of Interest Rates | Optimal Insights | July 7, 2025 37:28

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In the July 7 episode of Optimal Insights, the team discusses the latest economic indicators and their implications for mortgage rates and the broader financial landscape. They analyze the recent jobs report, which showed strong headline numbers but revealed underlying weaknesses in private sector hiring. The discussion also covers the delayed impl…

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In case you need this: Need to Do Nothing for a While? It's Okay If You Just Rest 2:07

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This is episode 9 of my other podcast: It’s Okay If… Permission Slips for Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Growth --- Doing nothing can feel uncomfortable, especially when you care deeply about your work, your goals, or the people you're showing up for. But sometimes, pushing through becomes too much. This short reflection is a reminder that res…

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Unfiltered, Unapologetic & Unbothered: Margaret Josephs Tells All 50:46

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In this episode of BILFPod, Mara sits down with the one and only Margaret Josephs—entrepreneur, author, and Real Housewife of New Jersey with a Rolodex full of receipts and a closet full of power moves. From building a multimillion-dollar brand to navigating reality TV with candor and confidence, Margaret opens up about the grit behind the glam, th…

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Need to Do Nothing for a While? It's Okay If You Just Rest 2:08

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Doing nothing can feel uncomfortable – especially when you care deeply about your work, your goals, or the people you're showing up for. But sometimes, pushing through becomes too much. This short reflection is a reminder that rest isn’t laziness. Taking a break isn’t a failure. Pausing doesn’t mean you’ve given up – it means you’re listening to wh…

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Human Connection at 30,000 Feet with Adam Erwin | Lessons From Coach 55:58

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What if we treated everyone like they were stage four of something? We’re all carrying something we can’t always see. In this episode, I talk with author and storyteller Adam Erwin about what happens when we slow down and choose to lean in, to really see people instead of scanning past them. Adam shares the life-altering moment on a post-9/11 fligh…

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Do ARMs Have Legs in This Market? | Market Insights | June 30, 2025 34:49

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, the team explores the current state of the mortgage market during a short holiday week, discussing economic indicators, consumer sentiment, and the Fed’s stance on rate cuts. The second half of the episode is a deep dive into adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) – what they are, how they work, and their potential re…

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Born to Stand Out: Kelsie Watts on Confidence, Creativity & Center Stage Moments 43:09

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New Episode Alert - BILFPod x Kelsie Watts Singer, songwriter, and powerhouse vocalist — Kelsie Watts turned a dream and a microphone into a captivating career built on resilience, grit, and authenticity. From stealing the spotlight on The Voice with “I Dare You” to releasing her bold new single “Fit In,” now she’s making her mark as Jane Seymour i…

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In case you need this: Jealous of Someone Else's Joy? It's Okay If You Feel That Way 2:15

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Jealousy can feel uncomfortable – even shameful. But it's also human. You might feel it when someone else gets the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, or when their joy highlights something you still deeply want. This short reflection offers a compassionate reminder: jealousy doesn’t make you bad or ungrateful. It often points to a dream or desire…

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Jealous of Someone Else's Joy? It's Okay If You Feel That Way 2:16

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Jealousy can feel uncomfortable – even shameful. But it's also human. You might feel it when someone else gets the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, or when their joy highlights something you still deeply want. This short reflection offers a compassionate reminder: jealousy doesn’t make you bad or ungrateful. It often points to a dream or desire…

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Built for Impact: David Gabbai’s Playbook for Purposeful Leadership 43:42

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On this episode of BILFPOD we sit down with business builder and leadership powerhouse—David Gabbai, Executive Vice President at Colliers . David brings relentless energy, unmatched grit, and a people-first mindset to everything he does. His take? “Never ever ever quit.” Because with resilience, creative thinking, and purpose-driven leadership—anyt…

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Living History: Robert Kesten on Activism, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us 1:26:24

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Robert Kesten, Executive Director of the Stonewall National Museum & Archives, shares a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation that spans civil rights, global activism, the importance of preserving history, and his lifelong commitment to justice. From organizing a fundraising event as a child in response to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassina…

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Caregiving, Grief, and Loving Until the End | Tony Stewart 50:42

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What do you do when your partner says, “I have tumors in my lungs and spine”? We don’t get instructions for that kind of moment. And we definitely don’t get told what it means to carry someone you love through the hardest, slowest, most beautiful goodbye. In this episode, I talk with Tony Stewart—writer, partner, caregiver—about what shifted the da…

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Market Pulse, Global Headlines & Behind the Scenes of the Optimal Blue Hackathon | Optimal Insights | June 23, 2025 43:08

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The Fed, Iran, and... wait, what's a hackathon? In this week’s episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon, Jeff McCarty, Alex Hebner, and Kevin Foley discuss the Fed’s cautious stance on interest rates, labor market signals, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Later in the episode, Jim Glennon and Kevin Foley explore the outcomes of Optimal…

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In case you need this: Don't Have the Words for What You Feel? It's Okay If You Can't Name It Yet 2:07

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Some feelings show up without warning – and without a name. You’re not sad, not exactly anxious, not even sure what’s wrong… but something feels off. And when you can’t explain it, the urge to fix it gets louder. This short reflection is a reminder that not every emotion needs a label. Not every ache needs to be solved right away. Sometimes, the ki…

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Don't Have the Words for What You Feel? It's Okay If You Can't Name It Yet 2:08

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Some feelings show up without warning – and without a name. You’re not sad, not exactly anxious, not even sure what’s wrong… but something feels off. And when you can’t explain it, the urge to fix it gets louder. This short reflection is a reminder that not every emotion needs a label. Not every ache needs to be solved right away. Sometimes, the ki…

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Leaving the Expected Path – Danny Suede’s Creative Life 1:06:02

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From walking out of school to creating art worldwide, Danny Suede chose his own way forward. What if the life you want is just past the fear? So many of us stay stuck because the obstacles are loud and obvious — the job, the money, the expectations. But the route to the life we dream about? That path is quiet. Subtle. Hidden. In this episode, I tal…

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The Cost of Borrowing: How Personal & Public Spending Shape Interest Rates | June 16, 2025 31:35

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In this episode, the Optimal Insights team explores how rising personal and public debt levels are influencing interest rates and shaping the broader economic landscape. The discussion covers inflation trends, the Fed’s upcoming decisions, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy prices. The team also examines AI’s effect on electricity de…

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Owning the Stage: Laganja Estranja on Authenticity, Artistry & Awakening 25:37

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In this electrifying episode of BILFPod, Mara links up with the iconic Laganja Estranja—international drag artist, choreographer, and advocate—to talk about the beauty of transformation and the bravery of showing up as you are. From reality TV to real-life impact, Laganja shares how she’s used art as activism, navigated fame while embracing her ide…

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Can't Hold It All Together Today? It's Okay If You Need to Fall Apart 2:40

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There are days when holding it all together just isn’t possible. And despite what we’ve been taught – to push through, to stay strong, to keep showing up – sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves break. If you're carrying grief, burnout, or just too much of everything, this short reflection is your reminder that falling apart doesn’t…

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In Case You Need This: Can't Hold It All Together Today? It's Okay If You Need to Fall Apart 2:39

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There are days when holding it all together just isn’t possible. And despite what we’ve been taught – to push through, to stay strong, to keep showing up – sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves break. If you're carrying grief, burnout, or just too much of everything, this short reflection is your reminder that falling apart doesn’t…

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From Trauma to Advocacy: Shakina Rush and the Mission Behind She Is U 44:30

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After surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault, Shakina Rush chose healing—and then built a movement. In this powerful in-person conversation, recorded in Philadelphia after her nonprofit’s second annual housing fair, Shakina shares how her lived experiences shaped She Is U, an organization that supports individuals i…

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AI-Powered Mortgage Innovation With Joe Tyrrell | May 2025 Data 38:28

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Welcome to this month’s episode of the Market Advantage podcast by Optimal Blue. Hosts Brennan O'Connell and Olivia DeLancey share an overview of exciting new additions to Optimal Blue's Market Advantage report. The monthly mortgage data report now includes a range of new data points, including property type and debt-to-income ratio, to provide a m…

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How Sobriety Helped Ian Fee Find Real Connection 46:45

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What if your superpower was secretly destroying your life? Ian Fee spent decades thinking alcohol was his key to connection – his edge in business and relationships. He built a successful career, a massive network, and a party-filled life that looked like everything was working. But beneath the surface, he was numb, disconnected, and silently unrav…

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The Art of the Complex Loan: Vince Zenner on Non-QM Strategy | Market Updates | June 9, 2025 39:04

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In this episode, the Optimal Insights team dives into the latest economic indicators, including employment data, inflation expectations, and treasury auctions. They explore the implications of recent job market trends, AI’s impact on entry-level employment, and the broader economic sentiment. A major focus is the growing momentum in the non-QM (non…

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Bonus Episode: Elizabeth Rosenberg on Growth and Change 36:07

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This bonus episode brings back Elizabeth Rosenberg, a past guest on The Life Shift, to reflect on her journey since we last chatted. She shares how her perspective has evolved over the months, particularly regarding vulnerability and sharing personal stories. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of leaning into our truths and how doing so can lead t…

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Styled for Stardom: Pol & Patrik on Confidence, Couture & Living Out Loud 26:11

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This episode is giving couture, charisma, and confidence. Mara sits down with fashion power couple Pol’ Atteu and Patrik Simpson—the iconic duo behind Gown and Out in Beverly Hills—to talk about their journey, personal branding, navigating fame, and showing up unapologetically bold in every room you enter. From designing haute couture for A-listers…

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In Case You Need This: Not as Productive as You Used to Be? It's Okay If You Need to Slow Down 1:59

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We live in a world that celebrates hustle – where being busy is often mistaken for being worthy. But what happens when your body, your mind, or your spirit asks you to slow down? If your energy isn’t what it used to be, or if your to-do list feels more like pressure than purpose, that’s not failure. It’s feedback. This short reflection is a gentle …

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Not as Productive as You Used to Be? It's Okay If You Need to Slow Down 2:00

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We live in a world that celebrates hustle – where being busy is often mistaken for being worthy. But what happens when your body, your mind, or your spirit asks you to slow down? If your energy isn’t what it used to be, or if your to-do list feels more like pressure than purpose, that’s not failure. It’s feedback. This short reflection is a gentle …

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Finding Her Palestinian Identity Through Generations of Silence | Leyla King 56:11

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What if the moment you learned who you really are changed everything? Leyla King grew up in a vibrant family surrounded by food, faith, and love, but she did not have the language or clarity to name her Palestinian identity. In this episode, Leyla shares how a high school film screening shifted everything, leading her to reclaim her heritage, recor…

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Global Pressures, Sticky Rates: Forces Driving Interest Rates Higher | Optimal Insights | June 2, 2025 26:24

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In this episode of Optimal Insights, Jim Glennon is joined by Jeff McCarty and Alex Hebner to discuss why interest rates remain stubbornly high and what it means for the mortgage industry. The team explores inflation trends, global debt pressures, and the structural shifts reshaping the long-term rate environment. Key Topics: Market Snapshot: OBMMI…

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Chantal Watts Returns: What’s New Since Her Life Shift Story? 25:56

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Chantal Watts joins me again to dive into what’s changed since her first appearance on The Life Shift podcast. We get real about the impact of sharing her story, especially how it resonated with her former teacher and classmates. Chantal reflects on the healing power of being open about her past and how it helped her connect with those who once kne…

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Threading Her Legacy: Layana Aguilar on The Bold Stitch of Culture, Style & Purpose 35:20

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In this episode of BILFPod, we sit down with the dynamic Layana Aguilar—renowned fashion designer, Project Runway alumna, and visionary educator. Layana shares her inspiring journey from her Brazilian roots to the global fashion stage, highlighting how her heritage influences her designs and her commitment to empowering the next generation through …

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In Case You Need This: Thought You Were Over It and You're Not? It's Okay If It Still Hurts 2:15

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Healing isn’t linear. Just when you think you’ve moved on – from heartbreak, betrayal, or someone who broke your trust – something small can bring it all back. A song, a post, a memory. And suddenly you're asking yourself, “Why does this still hurt?” That doesn't mean you’re broken. It means you cared. It means you trusted. And it hurt. This short …

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Thought You Were Over It and You're Not? It's Okay If It Still Hurts 2:16

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Healing isn’t linear. Just when you think you’ve moved on – from heartbreak, betrayal, or someone who broke your trust – something small can bring it all back. A song, a post, a memory. And suddenly you're asking yourself, “Why does this still hurt?” That doesn't mean you’re broken. It means you cared. It means you trusted. And it hurt. This short …