Best Proximity Media Podcasts (2025)

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E019: How to Stay Motivated and Inspired in Your Business With Proximity 7:35

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What keeps you motivated when your goals feel far away? In this episode, Lisa Bradshaw shares the full-circle story of interviewing If You Give a Mouse a Cookie author Laura Numeroff on her TV show and how one conversation can rekindle (and even help maintain) our creativity. Hear how proximity to the people who inspire us can reignite purpose, spa…

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From Sundance to The Shade Room: How Angelica Nwandu Built a Media Empire 45:41

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After a family tragedy landed her in foster care, Angelica “Angie” Nwandu turned to writing and poetry. Her first screenplay, NIGHT COMES ON, co-written with director Jordana Spiro, made her a 2014 Sundance Fellow where her mentors included Quentin Tarantino and Kasi Lemmons. The film starred Dominique Fishback and premiered at the festival in 2018…

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What Filmmakers Can Learn from the Sneaker That Changed Streetwear 54:31

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What can a $100K riot-inducing sneaker teach us about storytelling, design, and creativity? Jeff Staple’s 2005 Nike Pigeon Dunk didn’t just drop. It ignited a riot in the streets of New York City and helped rewrite the rules of streetwear, brand marketing, and storytelling through design. On IN PROXIMITY, Jeff joins host Paola Mardo to unpack how h…

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PROXIMITY | Part 5: Patience & Prayer| Pastor Andy Rattenbury 28:35

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As we close out our Proximity series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury brings a powerful word from James 5 — a call to patience, prayer, and a deeper trust in God’s timing. What does it really mean to stay close to Jesus in every season? Don’t miss this impactful finale that reminds us: what we do speaks loudly, but who we stay close to shapes everything. #P…

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SUPERGIRL's Azie Tesfai on Acting, Writing & Producing Your Own Stories 44:57

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Azie Tesfai was on track to become a lawyer until a breakup led to an audition and a new career in acting, writing, and producing. She’s appeared on JANE THE VIRGIN, MATLOCK, and DC’s SUPERGIRL, where she starred as The Guardian and became the first Ethiopian and Eritrean person to portray a superhero on screen. She also wrote an episode of SUPERGI…

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E018: How to Connect and Sell Through Conversation and Curiosity: The One When I Interviewed Matthew McConaughey 10:50

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Can one conversation change everything? When storyteller and TV host Lisa Bradshaw sat down for what was supposed to be a 5-minute interview with Matthew McConaughey on her radio show, it became a 25-minute example in the power of making a connection in conversation and a reminder that every great story starts with curiosity. In this episode, Lisa …

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PROXIMITY | Part 4: Living Surrendered | Pastor Andy Rattenbury 37:55

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Proximity - Week 4 | Pastor Andy Rattenbury This week, Pastor Andy takes a closer look at what happens when our desires pull us away from God — even when we’re close to Him. He also reflects on the story of Judas Iscariot — someone who had proximity to Jesus, but it didn’t end well. Sometimes closeness isn’t the same as connection. #ProximitySeries…

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E017: How to Build Your Business Based on Season, Not Hustle (The One When I Turned Off Elizabeth Gilbert's Audiobook) 12:21

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On a long drive during her second nationwide storytelling tour, Lisa Bradshaw turned off the audio version of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert for one reason: she wasn't in a learning season, she was in a creative one. This episode dives into the difference between learning and being ready to learn, how to protect your creative seasons, and what it r…

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SINNERS Script Supervisor on Working with Ryan Coogler and Christopher Nolan 39:17

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When Ryan Coogler needed someone to track every detail on SINNERS – including Michael B. Jordan playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack – he called Steve Gehrke, the veteran script supervisor and longtime collaborator of Christopher Nolan. With credits that span MEMENTO, INCEPTION, THE DARK NIGHT, OPPENHEIMER, and the upcoming THE ODYSSEY, Gehrke sha…

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PROXIMITY | Part 3: Combating The Tongue | Pastor Emily Rattenbury 45:18

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Ever said the wrong thing at the worst possible time? 😅 Yeah… same. In this week’s message, Pastor Emily gets real about the power of our words — how something as small as a tongue can shape the entire direction of your life. From gossip and criticism to the subtle sparks that can set relationships and communities on fire 🔥, this talk dives into wh…

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E016: How to Turn a Simple Idea Into a Masterclass of Collaboration (The One When a Line on a Napkin Became a Nashville Song) 15:01

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Sometimes the smallest seeds we plant grow into the least expected chapters of our lives. In this deeply personal episode, Lisa Bradshaw shares the story of how a single line she wrote on a napkin in 1992 after losing her grandpa would find its way into a Nashville studio nearly three decades later. What started as grief became gratitude, then coll…

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Ryan Coogler’s Assistant on SINNERS, WAKANDA FOREVER, Set Life, and Learning from Mistakes 38:16

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What’s a crafty run? Why wear a chest vest? What would you do if you lost your boss’ ID? Ammar Mohamed – assistant to Ryan Coogler, SINNERS associate producer, and filmmaker – joins IN PROXIMITY host Paola Mardo to share what it’s really like supporting one of Hollywood’s busiest directors today. From locking in on set to hard lessons learned on th…

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PROXIMITY | Part 2: Now Is The Time | Pastor Josh Cooke 36:33

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What if the faith we think we have… isn’t real faith at all? This Sunday, guest speaker Pastor Josh Cooke brought a challenging word that will make you rethink what it truly means to follow Jesus. When you get close to Him — everything changes. #PROXIMITYSeries #OvercomingTrials #FaithInAction #BookOfJames #cheltenham #freedomcheltenham #ChurchOnli…

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E015: How to Pitch Over the Phone (The One When Gayle King Called Me About My Book but I Blew the Pitch) 13:28

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In this episode, Lisa Bradshaw shares the embarrassing story of the day then Editor-at-Large for O, The Oprah Magazine Gayle King called her with Lisa's book in her hands and how Lisa completely fumbled a moment that could have changed everything. Find out why a perfectly crafted pitch isn't enough if you're not prepared for what happens next. Lear…

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How Assistants vs. Agents Creator Warner Bailey Turned a Meme Page into a Media Brand and Business 38:07

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Are you a Hollywood assistant a.k.a. a rockstar with thick skin able to work in a fast-paced environment?! This is the episode for you! Assistants vs. Agents creator Warner Bailey joins IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo to share how he turned his viral meme page into a community empowering the next generation of entertainment power players, and…

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PROXIMITY | Part 1: Overcoming Trials and Temptations | Pastor Andy Rattenbury | 12th October 2025 36:40

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What if the hardest moments in life are actually invitations to draw closer to God? 🌊 In Part 1 of our new series PROXIMITY, Pastor Andy Rattenbury unpacks powerful truths from the Book of James — showing how faith grows stronger through trials and how we can stand firm when temptation strikes. It’s not about perfection — it’s about proximity. Lean…

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E014: How to Scale Your Speaking Career by Hiring the Right Commission-Only Agent 11:20

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In this episode, Lisa Bradshaw explains why established speakers should think twice before paying monthly retainers and how commission-only agents keep everyone's goals aligned. She shares what to look for in the right agency partner—one that helps you scale, not just pitch. Discover your next steps for landing purposeful, profitable speaking gigs,…

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SINNERS Cultural Consultant Dolly Li on the Delta Chinese, Docs, and That Licking Line 51:26

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How did a documentary and Ryan Coogler’s Chinese family ancestry lead to a role consulting on the blockbuster film SINNERS? Journalist, documentary filmmaker, and SINNERS cultural consultant Dolly Li joins IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo to talk about her work on SINNERS, her documentary THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICA’S SOUTHERN CHINESE, and why…

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Audacious - Part 5/5 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury: 'Audacious Perspective' 40:55

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📖 “Audacious Perspective” | Ps Andy Rattenbury | 5th October What happens when faith dares to believe beyond what’s seen? In this powerful message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury challenges us to live with audacious faith — the kind that stands firm when life doesn’t make sense, trusts God in the unseen, and refuses to settle for compromise. When everythin…

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Audacious - Part 4/5 - Senior Pastor Gary Snowzell : 'Audacious Perserverance' 38:04

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This week we hear from our Senior pastor of Freedom Church, Gary Snowzell! Listen as he brings a powerful word on perseverance, faith, and holding on when it feels easier to give up. This message will stir your faith and challenge you to keep marching, even when the promise seems far away. #perserverance #ChurchOnline #FreedomChurch #Cheltenham #Fr…

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E013: How to Pitch Yourself to Media as the Expert (Because Going Viral Doesn't Guarantee Sales) 11:49

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In episode 13, Lisa Bradshaw shares why going viral on social media doesn't automatically translate to sales and why positioning yourself as the expert in mainstream media is what actually converts a warm audience to buyers. Drawing from her own experience on The Rachael Ray Show (national media attention but no buyers) versus a small feature in In…

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Making Hollywood Come to You with Talent Manager James Swoope (M88) 35:15

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How do you get a manager? What’s the difference between a manager and an agent? James Swoope, talent manager at M88, breaks it all down with IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo. From Cleveland to Hollywood, Swoope has built a career managing talent like Dominique Thorne (IRONHEART), actor and singer Coco Jones, designer and entrepreneur Jeff Stap…

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Audacious - Part 3/5 - Pastor Emily Rattenbury: 'Greatness Within You' 43:47

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✨ Greatness Within You | Pastor Emily Rattenbury ✨ What’s your response to opportunity — do you shrink back, or step forward like David did against Goliath? 👊🏽 In this message, Pastor Em unpacks how your past battles have prepared you, why you don’t need someone else’s armor, and how to walk boldly in the greatness God has already placed inside you…

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E012: How to Get Good With Rejection: A.K.A Toughen Up, Buttercup 10:22

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In this episode of Pitch Playbook, Lisa Bradshaw shares the story of asking her book agent to mail her every single rejection letter (all 22 of them!), until one led to the yes that changed everything. From authors like Stephen King and J.K. Rowling to icons like Oprah and Walt Disney, rejection is part of the process in business, storytelling, and…

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How Justin Tipping Blended Sports & Horror in HIM 37:25

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Writer/Director Justin Tipping (KICKS, THE CHI) joins IN PROXIMITY podcast host Paola Mardo to break down the making of his new film HIM, produced by Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions. He reveals how grief and greatness shaped his bold mix of sports and horror, how Hitchcock and Busta Rhymes inspired the film’s genre-bending score, and how gro…

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Trailer for Season 3 - Coming Monday September 22nd! 2:47

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A voice memo from Ryan Coogler to Paola Mardo – writer, producer, Proximity Media’s head of audio, and the new host of IN PROXIMITY podcast! Starting Monday, September 22nd, catch weekly episodes with exciting guests pushing the boundaries of film, TV, music, art, and culture. Plus updates on Proximity’s latest projects like SINNERS, IRONHEART, EYE…

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E011:: The Founder's Storytelling Retreat: How to Apply and What's Inside 20:40

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Lisa Bradshaw welcomes her first podcast guest, storytelling coach Mackenzie Heflin, to share the vision behind their upcoming collaboration for the Founder's Storytelling Retreat. Together, they discuss how the retreat was created, why collaboration matters, and how entrepreneurs can use their stories to grow their reach, impact, and income beyond…

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Audacious - Part 2/5 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury : 'Where Is Your Heart?' 28:00

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💸 Money + Heart Check 💔➡️❤️ This weekend’s message wasn’t about your wallet — it was about your heart. We often think giving or tithing is just about church finances, but what if it’s actually about what (or WHO) has your heart? 🔥 Whether you’ve been skeptical, generous, or somewhere in-between, this preach dives deeper than the surface and challen…

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21 - Proximity and Presence 5:00

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I dive into what happens when real-world connection replaces scrolling. From a punk rock flea market table with some neon flyers and old music gear, the conversations quickly turned to leaving social media, quitting Spotify, and the hunger for face-to-face exchange. Along the way, I reflect on why proximity carries so much energy, and how experimen…

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E010: Turning 54: Life Lessons in Resilience, Storytelling, and Celebrating Every Chapter 13:56

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In this milestone 10th episode of Pitch Playbook, Lisa Bradshaw marks her 54th birthday by reflecting on the power of resilience, purpose, and storytelling, and invites listeners to consider the lessons from the chapters of their own story. For Lisa, it's being a 30-year cancer survivor, raising her son as a widowed single mom, building a career as…

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Audacious - Part 1/5 - Pastor Andy Rattenbury: 'From Fear To Faith' 28:48

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In this brand-new series, Audacious, Pastor Andy kicks things off with a powerful message: From Fear to Faith. When life feels overwhelming and desperate, will fear take over—or will faith rise up? This preach will inspire you to step out with bold, audacious faith that pushes you forward no matter what you face. 👉 Don’t miss part 1 of this 5-week …

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Streets Of Gold - Part 5 - Reaching Beyond Comfort 29:02

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Today we were blessed to have Charlie Bown, part of our leadership team at Freedom Cheltenham, share a timely and powerful word. 🙌 Charlie spoke about the reasons that can sometimes hold us back from sharing the gospel and reminded us of the cost — but also the incredible joy and power that comes with obedience to God. 💡✨ This message will stir you…

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009: How to Become a Speaker: Lessons from My First Gig 10:02

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Lisa Bradshaw's first talk was a flop. One audience member even fell asleep. Seriously! But that disaster held the secret to her every inspired keynote to come: audiences don't want perfect presentations, they want heart. This episode pushes you past waiting, second-guessing, and over-polishing, and straight into what it actually takes to launch yo…

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008: How (and Why) to Be a Guest on Small Podcasts 12:00

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Learn why starting with smaller podcasts is one of the smartest ways to become a strong, confident guest and how these interviews—often with newer hosts still finding their rhythm—help you practice weaving in your story, delivering value, and building real connections. Lisa Bradshaw teaches you how to prepare, show up fully, and repurpose each conv…

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Streets Of Gold - Part 4 - From Proximity to Purpose: Loving Those Near You 29:02

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his week, we hear from a panel on what it really means to be a good neighbour—stepping out of our comfort zones, living with compassion, and being intentional in building connections. 🌍💬 What does following Jesus look like in everyday life? From the dinner table to the mundane places, we’re invited to notice, listen, share, and encourage. 🙌 👉 Will …

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007: Why the Next Idea Matters Most When You're Ready to Quit 11:49

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When Lisa Bradshaw says entrepreneurship is about persistence, she's speaking from experience. In this episode, she shares the story of a rainy craft fair disaster that nearly made her quit and the next idea that changed everything. With honesty, heart, and a no-fluff perspective, Lisa reminds entrepreneurs that it's not the perfect plan that wins,…

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Streets Of Gold - Part 3 - Who Is Your Neighbour? 29:02

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✨ We’re not designed to do life alone. Deep down, we all know community matters — but what if instead of chasing personal peace, we discovered how to bring peace right where we are? 🌍💛 In this message, Pastor Andy Rattenbury shares how Jesus calls us to live as salt + light: adding flavour, hope, and direction to the world around us. It’s about ext…

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006: How to Get Local Businesses to Sponsor Your Ideas & Generate Thousands While Impacting Your Community 11:30

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Local sponsorships have been a cornerstone of Lisa Brashaw's business for years—sometimes accounting for nearly half her monthly or annual revenue. And it all started in her small town, not a big city, when a mentor in radio taught her how sponsorships work. In this episode, find out how one AHA! moment early on changed the way she thought about id…

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Be Bold For The Gold - STREETS OF GOLD series - Guest Speaker Ryan Mussett 29:02

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🚨 Real talk: Being bold in prayer isn’t just for Sundays — it’s for the streets, the coffee shops, the neighbours you barely know. This week, guest speaker Ryan Mussett dropped a 🔥 word about stepping out in faith, even when it costs you. Ryan broke down the Good Samaritan story like you’ve never heard before — no excuses, just action. Ready to ris…

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005: How to Ditch SEO Word Salad & Craft a 30-Second Elevator Pitch That Connects 9:54

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In this episode, Lisa Bradshaw breaks down how to craft an elevator pitch that's clear, heart-led, and memorable. Hear how she guided a client who was stuck in word salad mode reframe her pitch using what Lisa calls the umbrella story. And find out what happened when she was asked to give my dream elevator pitch—to Sylvester Stallone. (Because some…

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004: The Big 9 to 5 Job I Turned Down to Build a Purpose-Driven Brand, No Matter the Obstacles 10:45

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When Lisa Bradshaw's back was against the wall as a widowed single mom, she made a choice that shaped everything that came next. She turned down security to build something with purpose—a personal brand rooted in storytelling, visibility, and impact. In this episode, she shares how she stayed the course, discovered her why, and rebuilt a life that …

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003: How to Use (My) ChatGPT Bots to Discover Your Story, Write Pitch Emails & Create a Media Kit in Under an Hour 14:17

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What if you could skip the blank page struggle, pitch with confidence, and shape your story faster? Find out how I invested nearly 80 hours—drawing on 24 years of coaching expertise—to build my first of several interactive bots that help you pitch bigger, grow faster, and increase your income without ads or daily social posting. See how bots don't …

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002: The One When I Pitched My 'E' Pillow to the 'Friends' Show (Made Thousands in Sales, Got Numerous Media Features, and Launched My Personal Brand) 14:24

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Have you seen the 'E' pillow on the 'FRIENDS' show? No ad budget for my first side hustle (before side hustles were a thing) was the exact push I needed to make my first big pitch. Hear how I took a chance, aimed high, and turned the show's visibility into features in national media, including Oprah.com, The Rachael Ray Show, and InStyle, Parents, …

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I LOVE MY CHURCH - 'From Part - To Body' - Pastor Jonathan Lall. Part 4/4 30:48

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🔥 This week at Freedom Cheltenham, we welcomed Pastor Jonathan Lall with a powerful message about passion, purpose, and what it truly means to be the Church — not just attend it. What fuels your passion for God? Are you rooted or just visiting? This preach will challenge the way you see worship, community, and your part in the Body of Christ. 🙌 Thi…

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020 - You're not marrying a platform 9:22

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Based off of this post: https://socialmediaescape.club/2025/youre-not-marrying-a-platform/ And here's a link to that James Hart post.By Seth Werkheiser

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I LOVE MY CHURCH - 'It's not just worship - it's a weapon' - Pastor Emily Rattenbury. Part 3/4 30:48

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🔥 I Love My Church | Part 3: WORSHIP 🔥 Join Pastor Emily Rattenbury as she unpacks the power of WORSHIP in Part 3 of our I Love My Church series. This week is all about discovering what it means to live with a posture of worship—not just on Sundays, but every single day. Learn how true worship can shift atmospheres, bring breakthrough, and realign …

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019 - Seek The Joy 4:37

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Indie Thinkers interview with Angela Hollowell: https://indiethinkers.substack.com/p/angela-hollowellBy Seth Werkheiser

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I LOVE MY CHURCH - 'It's not just serving - it's loving people on purpose' - Pastor Andy Rattenbury. Part 1/4 30:48

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What if church wasn’t just a building or a Sunday routine — but a community you’re part of, that actually makes a difference in the world around it? In this first message of the 'I Love My Church' series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury speaks about serving with purpose, showing up for each other, building relationship, and being the kind of church that goe…

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IN PROXIMITY SPECIAL: IRONHEART WITH CHINAKA HODGE 1:13:03

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From the Def Jam Poetry scene to the set of a major Marvel TV show, Oakland-raised writer, poet, rapper, actor, playwright, and screenwriter Chinaka Hodge knows how to tell an epic story. Her most recent project, the Marvel TV series IRONHEART, released to Disney+ in June. Starring Dominique Thorne, IRONHEART tells the story of “bad girl genius” Ri…

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001: Welcome to Pitch Playbook: Brand Visibility Beyond Social Media 23:32

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Side hustles, setbacks, and the determination to stay the course after becoming a widowed single mom—this is where my visibility journey began. I share how I built a personal brand from the ground up, leveraged every opportunity to pitch smarter, and turned life's hardest moments into momentum that fuels my purpose-driven work today. If you're read…