#onpoli, a TVO podcast, is all about Ontario politics. Join hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath for candid interviews and a deeper understanding of how politics touches our day-to-day lives. When it comes to #onpoli, we're here to give you the bigger picture.
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The Real FI Podcast is all about helping people achieve financial independence by showcasing time-tested methods of generating cash flow and generational wealth. We bring you guest every week with a focus on Real Estate Investing. We discuss long-term rentals, short-term rentals, vacation rentals, flipping houses, wholesaling house, multifamily apartments and much more. Let's kick the 9 to 5! Visit www.therealfi.com for more!
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Dialogue exploring the essence of success in entrepreneurship and the pursuit of a high-performing mindset. With your host, Keenan Hart, entrepreneur and founder of FRANSiS™.
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Welcome to the WANTcast: The Women Against Talk Podcast — lessons in moving forward fearlessly and spreading the (good) word. In each episode, writer, speaker, coach and WANT founder Katie Horwitch unpacks tips, tools, motivation and inspiration to help you shift your self-talk: the internal narrative you have on loop 24/7 that tells you who you are and who you should be. Dive into topics such as confidence, fear, trust, body image, self-doubt, self-worth, relationships, career, friendships, ...
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Welcome to "Connections," the podcast that bridges the gap between addiction and mental health through the prism of policy and practice. Join the hosts, Morgan Coyner and Sara Howe, as they unravel the intricate connections within the world of addiction. In each episode, they dive deep into the intersection of prevention and recovery.
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Our biggest lessons in life come from imperfect moments. That is why "well, not perfect" is an honest yet encouraging phrase often heard inside Audrey Grunst's therapy practice, Simply Bee. Everyday we face messy, difficult and real life problems and striving for growth rather than perfection is the healthiest mindset to have. On this podcast, you will hear experts share their personal and professional experiences that aim to inspire and humble listeners to examine their own mindset through ...
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As a mentally ill hot girl who has struggled with unrealistic beauty standards since the womb and could use a (theoretical but maybe literal) lobotomy, therapist and author Alegra Kastens intertwines her clinical wisdom and lived experience to gab about books of all genres. Not a bookworm? Have no fear (or do because #anxiety): she has done the reading for you. All you have to do is tune in, Lobotomommies!
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Published on the last Wednesday of every month, the Strategy Hero podcast delves into the world of business strategy and transformation. Each cast shines a spotlight on a Strategy Hero – inspirers, boundary pushers, and leaders of change from all walks of life – armed with practical advice on what it takes to achieve your goals. Episodes explore topics around operational excellence, Lean management, process improvement, change management, and much, much more. Available where all great podcas ...
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The InnovaBuzz Podcast: AI, Innovation & Human Connection The InnovaBuzz Podcast explores the minds of innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving deep into their values, strategies, and mindset. As we navigate the fascinating intersection of AI innovation and the enduring power of human connection, this podcast is increasingly drawn to conversations that explore novel applications of AI and, crucially, how we can keep our relationships and interactions deeply human in an increasingly d ...
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Brian 'Lungboy' Bell and Tim “Timmy G” Gorham bring their two decades of NASCAR knowledge to bring you the best of the speedways each week. You never know who will be joining the conversation on The Wicked Fast Podcast. Past podcast guests include Danica Patrick, Ty Dillon, Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Matt Kenseth, and Ryan Newman. From weekly picks, all-star guests, behind-the-scenes stories, professional expertise and lots of industry secrets, the Wicked Fast Podcast is a “must listen” f ...
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NOCD's Dr. Patrick McGrath: From Bullied Teen to Treating Thousands With OCD Daily
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39:27Dr. Patrick McGrath reveals the massive misconceptions about OCD and how one chance meeting at a conference led him to help thousands escape years of suffering. In this powerful conversation, the Chief Clinical Officer of NOCD shares how OCD actually works, why saying "I'm so OCD" minimizes a devastating condition, and how technology is finally mak…
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From Homeless at 20 to CEO: Jose Muñoz's Promise That Changed 20,000 Lives
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39:04From Homeless at 20 to Leading Chicago's Largest Youth Homeless Organization In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Jose M. Muñoz, CEO of La Casa Norte, who shares his remarkable journey from experiencing homelessness as a young father to leading an organization that serves over 20,000 people annually across Chicago.…
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Going No Contact, Low Contact, and The Truth About LOW EFFORT FAMILIES with Dr. Sherrie Campbell
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1:05:24When family dynamics are painful, confusing, and chronically one-sided, the usual advice ("but it's your parent" / "family is everything" / "just forgive and move on") can make you feel even more trapped. In the season finale of the WANTcast, Dr. Sherrie Campbell — clinical psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker — breaks down what actually separate…
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How Ann Marie Cook Built a $22M Aging Services Movement by "Accident"
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29:32Ann Marie Cook, President & CEO of Lifespan of Greater Rochester, reveals why America's aging population crisis is bigger than most people realize, and what needs to change now. In this powerful conversation, Ann Marie shares insights from leading a $22 million organization serving older adults for nearly three decades. She discusses the uncomforta…
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Foster Kid to CEO: Merideth Rose's Journey from Trauma to Transforming 16,000 Lives
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40:43Foster care alumni to nonprofit CEO leading 16,000 lives toward healing. In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Merideth Rose, President and CEO of Cornerstones of Care, to discuss her transformation from a foster kid expelled from school to a leader revolutionizing trauma-informed care across Missouri and Kansas.…
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The OPP is launching a criminal investigation into a company that received money from both the ministry of colleges and universities and the Ontario Skills Development Fund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss this latest development in the saga - and the headache it's becoming for the premier. Ontario's big city mayors have called on the…
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Detroit Parent Network's Angela Hood on Breaking the Credential Trap
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47:24From Sunday school questions to boardroom solutions. Angela Hood, Chief of Staff at Detroit Parent Network, shares how growing up in Flint, Michigan shaped her commitment to amplifying parent voices in education. Discover why degrees don't define expertise, how to challenge systems without getting shut out, and the real meaning of "no money, no mis…
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From Delivering Babies to Healing Trauma: Dr. Karen DeCocker's Mental Health Revolution
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48:34Dr. Karen DeCocker, Vice President of Clinical Services at Stella Mental Health, shares how she transformed from delivering babies to revolutionizing trauma treatment through innovative mental health care. Learn about the stellate ganglion block, a two-minute procedure with an 80% success rate in resetting the nervous system's trauma response.…
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Ontario's auditor general takes aim at health-care spending
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53:40Shelley Spence, Ontario's auditor general, published a narrowly tailored report on health-care spending in the province. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why OHIP overbilling, COVID personal protective equipment, and primary care connections are highlighted. Ontario has introduced a number of proposed legislative changes aimed at justi…
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From Mediation to Advocacy: Katie Welsh on Why Neutrality Isn't Always the Answer
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32:18Katie Welsh from the Women's Center for Advancement reveals the harsh reality most attorneys won't tell you about domestic violence cases. In this episode, Efrain discusses how legal advocacy becomes the bridge between crisis and self-sufficiency for survivors who can't afford traditional representation.…
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Ontario's Skill Trades Fund investigation
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31:04Ontario New Democratic Party leader Marit Stiles has called on the Integrity Commissioner to investigate Labour Minister David Piccini as the skills development fund controversy deepens. But will it amount to anything? John Michael McGrath and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the importance of the information that will come out as a result. Bill 60, the…
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Kansas Christian Home CEO Justin Harland on AI, Abandoned Seniors & Building a 63-Year Legacy
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28:42How does a 63-year-old nonprofit stay innovative while serving those who need care most? In this episode, Efrain sits down with Justin Harland, CEO of Kansas Christian Home, to explore the intersection of elderly care, technology, and mission-driven leadership.By Keenan Hart
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S3E11 - Odette Mould: Turning Grief into a Lifeline for Bereaved Children
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35:19What do you do when the worst thing imaginable happens to your five-year-old, and the support you desperately need is 50 miles away? In this episode, Simon welcomes Odette Mould, founder of Harry’s Rainbow. When her son Harry died suddenly from an asthma attack, Odette didn’t set out to build a charity - she simply refused to let other families fac…
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The Hope Group CEO Ken Huey on Breaking Cycles: From Trauma Survivor to Healing Thousands
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46:32Ken Huey, CEO of The Hope Group, shares how childhood trauma shapes mental health—and what it takes to break the cycle. In this powerful conversation, Efrain explores specialized trauma care for adoptees and foster youth, the groundbreaking ACEs research, and why understanding trauma at its root changes everything.…
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Pressure mounts on Doug Ford's labour minister
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56:01Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini is at the centre of a growing hubbub over the Ontario's Skills Development Fund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the latest developments, and why Ontario New Democratic party leader Marit Stiles got herself thrown out of Queen's Park over the contro…
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Michael Gershenzon shares how Stellar Mental Health treats 10,000 patients monthly
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45:33Most mental health advice treats symptoms—Michael Gershenzon is treating the brain like the organ it is. In this episode, Efrain sits down with the CEO of Stellar Mental Health to discuss how interventional psychiatry is revolutionizing treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD without relying solely on traditional therapy or medication.…
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Dr. Raymond Garcia on Leading 1,800+ Healthcare Workers Without Ego
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25:49Dr. Raymond Garcia, Chief Medical Officer at Rosecrance, reveals how psychiatry transformed from pure science into the art of storytelling and human connection. In this conversation, Efrain explores how augmented intelligence is revolutionizing behavioral health while keeping humanity at the center of care.…
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Active Minds VP Brandi Pretlow: Student-Led Mental Health Is Changing Everything
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32:20Brandi Pretlow, VP of Community Initiatives at Active Minds, shares how one college student's grief transformed into a national movement mobilizing youth to change mental health culture on campuses nationwide.By Keenan Hart
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Why are advocates for children with autism comparing Ontario education minister Paul Calandra to Breaking Bad character Saul Goodman? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the implications of the comparison. Last year, Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer issued a challenge to Ontario premier Doug Ford to have the north side of the Ontario Vet…
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From Corporate Sales to Saving Lives: Kristin Lamendola's Mission-Driven Pivot
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52:19Kristin Lamendola, Vice President of Business Development at Partnership to End Addiction, shares how personal tragedy transformed her career path and why delaying youth substance use by even one year dramatically reduces addiction risk. In this conversation, Efrain discusses the critical shift from corporate sales to mission-driven work, the truth…
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Scott Levy, Building Peak Performance with Neuroscience and AI 'Lego' Bricks - Innova.buzz 691
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56:59This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit innovabiz.substack.com Our guest in this episode is Scott Levy, the founder and CEO of ResultMaps. Scott is on a mission to help the world be its “inspired best” by architecting systems that clear away the “friction” of modern work. He combines a deep understanding of neuroscience with a…
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Stepped Care Solutions CEO AnnMarie Churchill: The Pandemic Truth About Mental Health Nobody Says
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37:39AnnMarie Churchill from Stepped Care Solutions shares how technology can transform mental health access without replacing human connection. Efrain explores the balance between AI-powered support and authentic therapeutic relationships.By Keenan Hart
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From Wall Street to Behavioral Health: Steve Page's $0 to 3000 Employee Journey
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38:07Steve Page walked away from investment banking to build psychiatric hospitals where none existed. Now, SUN Behavioral Health operates multiple facilities serving thousands of patients whom others had given up on.By Keenan Hart
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Breaking Trauma Cycles: Jill Nosach on How One Adult Changes Everything
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54:22Jill Nosach, CEO of SOS Children's Villages USA, reveals how one trusted adult can rewire a child's brain and break generational trauma cycles. In this powerful conversation, Efrain discusses the neuroscience of healing, the critical gap in foster care systems, and why keeping siblings together changes everything.…
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Ontario releases its Fall Economic Statement
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50:25Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath take a look at Ontario's fall economic statement, which paints a picture of the province's financial health. Mark Carney has tabled his first budget as prime minister. Some have called it unprecedented, others say it lacks ambition. Steve and John Michael pick apart the federal government's document and break d…
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From Prison Sentence to CEO: Angie Manson's Radical Path to Leading Elevate Addiction
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35:48Angie Manson went from facing 10 years in prison to building one of California's most innovative addiction treatment centers. In this raw conversation, the CEO of Elevate Addiction Services shares how personal struggle became her greatest leadership asset.By Keenan Hart
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Failed 4 Times: Rachel Watson's Path to VP at Interactive Kids
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42:37Four exam failures. Three young kids. One marriage falling apart. Rachel Watson's path to VP wasn't what anyone expected. In this episode, Efrain discusses how failure redirected Rachel into autism services leadership and why Interactive Kids is building community instead of just treating clients.By Keenan Hart
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From Marketing to Mental Health: Marjorie Kreppel's Mission-Driven Journey
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34:18Marjorie Kreppel, Owner and Director of The Counseling Center Group, shares how she transformed from marketing executive to mental health entrepreneur—building a 7-state therapy practice that prioritizes patient outcomes over profit. Learn how she's fighting private equity's takeover of mental healthcare while scaling evidence-based treatment.…
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From Real Estate Queen to Rare Disease Advocate | Megan Schomer's Mission
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37:39From top real estate producer to nonprofit founder, Megan Schomer shares how her son's rare brain malformation led her to create Rays for Rare—an organization now serving over 220 families with medically fragile children across Idaho. Learn how she challenged healthcare systems, revolutionized pediatric palliative care, and built a tech-startup app…
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Doug Ford's $75 million gambit paid off, maybe?
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41:20Last week, the province released an ad featuring former U.S. President Ronald Reagan decrying the use of tariffs. At first, Donald Trump liked the ad, saying he would have put out the same if he was in Canada's position. Then he had a hissy fit and announced retaliatory tariffs on Canada if the ad wasn't taken down immediately. Steve Paikin and Joh…
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From Warehouse to Community: Jessica Smart's Bold Vision for Clearbrook
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31:05From answering a newspaper ad to leading 80 locations serving thousands, Jessica Smart's journey into nonprofit leadership proves that passion beats planning. In this episode, Efrain discusses compassion-driven leadership and mission sustainability with Jessica Smart, CEO of Clearbrook. Learn how one leader is transforming care for individuals with…
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MAKING FRIENDS: What is Modern Friendship + How To Make (and Keep) Real Friends with Anna Goldfarb (Best Of)
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1:00:06How do you make friends as an adult — REAL-DEAL friends — and how do you nurture these valued connections? Today's guest is journalist, MODERN FRIENDSHIP author, and friendship researcher Anna Goldfarb, who has been called the "New York Times Friendship Correspondent." She's here with us to dig into the nuances of the #1 most-asked question through…
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How NCH's Paul Hiltz and Kara Down Built a Healthcare System Employees Actually Trust
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40:27What happens when a healthcare CEO prioritizes culture over everything else? Paul Hiltz, President and CEO of NCH Healthcare System, reveals the unconventional strategies that are transforming healthcare in Southwest Florida.By Keenan Hart
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S3E10 - Patrick Kealey on Leading with Data and Heart for Transformation That Lasts
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43:44What if the key to driving lasting transformation isn’t more tools, but more belief? In this episode, Simon Crowther sits down with Patrick Kealey, Vice President of Global Operational Excellence and Quality at Benchmark’s Precision Technologies division. With decades of experience leading transformation across aerospace, energy, and electronics, P…
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From Speech Therapist to CEO: Rina Barak on Scaling to 300 Without Losing Culture
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39:33Most nonprofit leaders believe scaling means sacrificing culture. Rina Barak, CEO of SLEA Therapies, proved them wrong by growing from 150 to 300 employees while earning multiple Best Places to Work awards.By Keenan Hart
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Caroline Whistler Reveals How to Turn Your Nonprofit Into a Government Thought Partner
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38:53Caroline Whistler, CEO of Third Sector, shares how nonprofits can stop chasing crumbs and start reshaping the trillion-dollar government funding system. Learn why outcomes matter more than outputs and how to become a thought partner instead of just another grantee.By Keenan Hart
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MPPs have returned to Queen's Park and the government is pushing through an agenda of cutting red tape; however, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss another change that has all members steaming. There are some unusual developments at the municipal level in several small Ontario towns. Steve and John Michael discuss why local politics matt…
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Everyone Says Mental Health Matters. Wraparound Experts' Colleen Morris Says We're Getting It Wrong
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38:11Why do kids from the same neighborhood end up on completely different paths? Colleen Morris Lorber, Founder and CEO of Wraparound Experts, discovered the answer wasn't just about resources—it was about mindset, systems, and having one person who believes in you.By Keenan Hart
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Darren Washausen Quit Engineering to Save Foster Kids—Here's What He Learned
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40:09Darren Washausen walked away from a high-paying engineering career to adopt a child—a decision that transformed his life and launched a ministry serving hundreds of vulnerable children across Kentucky. In this episode, Efrain sits down with the President of the Board at Orphan Care Alliance to explore how personal adoption led to systemic change in…
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Joanna Zhang, Connecting Strategy with Soul for a Thriving Business - Innova.buzz 690
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55:16Our guest in this episode is Joanna Zhang, who helps leaders connect strategy with soul to build businesses on a solid foundation. Joanna’s own journey, marked by three profound personal transformations, led her from being a transactional professional living a “gray color” life to becoming a balanced, spiritual leader. In our wonderful chat, Joanna…
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