Welcome to the Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Podcast. If you like honest, vulnerable, and real stories about what it takes to not only become great, but more self-confident and bold enough to be yourself, then this show is for you. Join me each episode for inspiring, encouraging, and meaningful conversations with diverse people from all walks of life and industry. Each of my guests started as ordinary people like you and me but have accomplished extraordinary things in their lives to be c ...
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Tommie Whitener, From Journalist, to Lawyer, to Writer
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46:56Creating a "Can-Do" Mindset for Older Aspiring Authors, regardless of skillJoin me and Tommie in an an encouarging conversation about writing at any level or age. More specifically, using his latest novel, The Bar Pilot as a framework, we talk about how to have fun with characters, themes, and start writing the novel you've often dreamed of. About …
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Jessica Rios, Womens Leadership Coach & Brain Tumor Survivor
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52:37In January 2021, Leaning into Light founder Jessica Rios was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor. During a 9-hour brain surgery, she had a near death experience (NDE) that catapulted her greatest passion — illuminating the beauty of the human spirit by loving humanity into remembering the truth of who we are. Join us for a candid conversation abou…
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Crissi L. Overcoming Compulsive Overeating, Sugar Addiction, and Body Image Issues
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47:30This is a special treat to hear Crissi's story about Overcoming Compulsive Overeating, Sugar Addiction, and Body Image Issues. Join us for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation about real struggles with food and sugar addiction and her struggle to accept the concept of a higher power. A power, program, and new way of thinking and relating to food…
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Tanya Thompson, Founder Level Up Coaching and Creator of The Storyboard Method tm
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53:51Challenging systems takes courage and tenaciity as well as humble curiosity and a willingness to look in the mirror to connect with who we really are. Join me and Tanya in this unedited and real conversation about working for the State of California under Governor Gavin Newsom, and how she has leveraged social advocacy through goodtroubleforchange.…
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Ralph Scott- Introducing Mini-Multicasting for Audiobooks
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1:09:23Taking Audio Book Production to new heights! Join me for an insightful and enaging conversation with Audiobook producer, Ralph Scott ABOUT RALPH He's an award-winning producer with a get-it-done (with a smile) attitude, Ralph Scott produces audiobooks, audio theatre, scripted entertainment, commercial spots, or pretty much anything within the live …
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Author of 18 Books While Working a Full-Time Job Crissi Langwell is a romance author who writes heartfelt stories filled with humor, emotion, and a heavy dose of angst. She has been publishing books for over a decade, including her beachy Sunset Bay romance series, and now her steamy small town romance series, Lahoma Springs. When she’s not writing…
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MaryEllen Whitton- Author Lean Into Your Light
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36:00"I didn't know what I didn't know," said MaryEllen when making the decision to write her first book, Lean Into Your Light What started as a way to connect to her young adult daughter as an act of love and support, became somethng magical and much bigger. Join us as we "Lean Into Our Light" with her first ever podcast episode talking about her proce…
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Elaine Rock, Author of Dusty Roads (The hidden figure who ignited the women'smovement.)
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41:26Gloria Steinem put it simply: Dusty Roads “started it all.” Elaine Rock is the author of Dusty Roads: Meet the Hidden Figure Who Really Ignited the Women’s Movement, a groundbreaking biography that brings to light the untold story of a trailblazing stewardess who reshaped history. A lifelong advocate for women’s rights, Elaine draws on her experien…
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Shawn Langwell - Chill: Embrace the Space Between Extremes
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6:48New Release From Shawn Langwell Chill: Embrace the Space Between Extremes Contrary to popular false narratives, the world isn’t out to get us. We are not all victims of circumstance. We owe it to ourselves to learn healthier ways of taking responsibility for our own lives and to start cultivating compassion with ourselves, others, and the world. At…
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Lance Cottrell - Start-Up Coach & Angel Investor For Entrepreneurs
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31:25Hey Entrepreneurs! Don't miss this episode... Lance Cottrell helps overwhelmed founders become confident and capable CEOs through Feel the Boot, an educational platform he launched in 2019 to guide entrepreneurs on their journey. A serial entrepreneur, Lance founded Anonymizer, the world’s first internet privacy company, in 1995 and led it to a suc…
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Barbara Cottrell is a former professor who gave up her career to pursue her true passion: writing weird fiction. The first book in her series of supernatural thrillers, Darkness Below, won a gold medal at the Book Fest, was named best first novel by Indie Reader and was an editor’s pick for BookLife. She is also an active member in the Horror Write…
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Shawn Langwell: Just Keep Swinging- Motivation for Times When We Doubt Our Ability to Succeed
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14:42Just Keep Swinging: Motivation for Times When We Doubt Our Ability to Succeed Now is the perfect time to take a chance on yourself. To step into the life you were created to live. To lead with your heart, with love. To reignite the passion with in and surround yourself with others who can support you in a shared purpose and mission. Yesterday was a…
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Stephanie St. Claire, Coach Helping Midlife Women Heal, Embrace, and Parent their Inner Child
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40:43If you are a woman, 35 years old + who's looking for permission to break free from some patterns that are keeping you stuck, you need to listen to this episode. This is one of the most meaningful and helpful publisc conversations with a well-known coach and healer, Stephanie Saint Claire. About my guest: Stephanie Saint Claire "The Inner Child Whis…
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Jeff Burkhart-Barfly Author & Award-Winning Columnist and Bartender
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51:30Jeff Burkhart knows how to connect with Marin's Movers & Shakers and everyone else who loves a good cocktail or story. He is both an award-winning journalist and an award-winning bartender. His popular Barfly column in the Marin IJ was voted best column in California in both 2014 and 2021, and he himself has been voted “best bartender” eight times,…
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Hilary Young is the author of Trusting Gus, a raw and inspiring memoir about resilience, addiction recovery, and the presence of a higher power she calls the "Great Universal Spirit" (Gus). Raised by an abusive, bipolar alcoholic, Hilary navigated a turbulent childhood, battled addiction, and ultimately found sobriety later in life. A near-death ex…
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Michelle Miles- Fantasy, Paranormal, and YA Author Shares Inside Tips for Aspiring Authors
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48:01One of the funnest things I get to do is have open conversations with wonderful people like Michelle. Energetic, upbeat and in the midst of mastering her craft, Michelle shares inside tips for aspiring fantasy authors who have worlds and stories that must be shared. MICHELLE MILES believes in fairy tales, true love, and magic. She writes fantasy (i…
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John Wallace, Founder/CEO Surviving The Odds Project- No Warning Shots Fired
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43:42"No Warning Shots Fired in This Unit" This is the sign on the wall at San Quentin Prison where John served 8 years. Since his release, John Wallace, aka Freedom, has made a complete 180-degree turn from a life of gangs and drugs to one of hope and service. Leaders and youth from all walks of life can learn from this vulnerable and inspiring, unedit…
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Anthony Amunategui is a freaking Unicorn! He is the the Founder of CDO Group, a National Commercial Construction firm he started about 24 years ago with a small group. Today they have built over 1 million square feet of retail space, working with some of the world's largest brands. He has a true passion for finding out what makes people successful …
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Best- Selling Author Jeff Goins -The Art of Being Interesting: How to Succeed as a Writer Without Selling Your Soul
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25:15Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve. His award-winning blog Goinswriter.com has been visited by tens of millions of people, and through his online courses and events, he's taught over 20,000 writers since 2012. Jeff lives outside of Nashville with his family, where they spend …
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Ray Engan: Love to Write But Hate to Sell? Create Comfortable Conversations That Sell Your Book
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29:42Ray Engan: SESSION - Love to Write But Hate to Sell? Create Comfortable Conversations That Sell Your Book Every Year, thousands become first time authors. Every year thousands of books sit in the garages of their authors, waiting for the orders to come through. Today you will walk away with concrete ways to move those books out and bring cash in. T…
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Finding Freedom and Joy in Recovery with Max Nijst: Life and Recovery Coach and Podcast Host
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52:00Max Nijst is the founder and spirit behind Fearless Happyness Coaching & Consulting. Max’s mission in life is to help high performers, executives, and CEOs avoid losing what they have worked so hard to attain. He helps their families by educating about the disease of addiction so they can better support their loved ones. Max is a motivational speak…
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Jose Salazar cares about the youth of Sonoma and Napa Counties. He has a heart for teaching and service and is making a difference in the lives of teens and young adults who may not have father figures to encouarge them. With more than 28 years of experience working with Santa Rosa City Schools, he's basically done it all: elementary, middle school…
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Judy Baker: Book Marketing Mentor and Cancer Survivor
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55:14Judy M. Baker helps authors take the friction out of book marketing and make real money from their books. 2024 is fueled by her renewed commitment to coaching, writing, and creativity. She is planning to publish three books this year. The first is The Book to MoneyMaker RoadMap which is in final edits. Judy is President of Redwood Writers and past …
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Steve Almond NYT Bestselling Author on Imposter Syndrome and Writing for Your Life
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31:47In this episode I chat with NYT Bestselling Author Steve Almond on Imposter Syndrome and Writing for Your Life He will also be a featured presenter at the Redwood Branch of The California Writers Club on July 20, 2024. CWC Members and non members can register here https://www.redwoodwriters.org/, to see Steve in-person or listen to a recording of h…
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Delicia Niami: From Kidnapping and Abuse to Self-Love -A Courageous True Story (Trigger warnings: Drug abuse, sexual abuse, rape, pedophilia, and suicide)
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53:54Delicia Niami is an acclaimed memoirist and LGBTQ+ advocate, whose raw and edgy storytelling has touched the hearts of readers worldwide. Residing in Santa Cruz and an alumna of UCSC, Delicia draws inspiration from her own journey of resilience and empowerment. Through her memoirs, she fearlessly addresses topics such as sexual abuse, trauma recove…
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Brian Fies: Emmy Award-Winning Graphic Novelist Shares Storytelling Secrets
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54:04Brian Fies is a writer and cartoonist who has published four graphic novels including A Fire Story, which is about losing his home in the devastating California wildfires of 2017. He has been nominated for many honors and won a few of them, including the comic industry’s Eisner, Harvey, Lulu and Inkpot awards, the German Deutscher Jugendliteraturpr…
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Aaron Locks, CEO of National Academy of Athletics: Building confidence in kids though youth sports
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41:54NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ATHLETICSTRANSFORMING KIDS LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF SPORTS Join me and the founder and CEO of NAofA, Aaron Locks as we discuss tips for parents, coaches and kids to build confidence in young athletes. For the past four decades, Aaron has been actively working in sports. Aaron is a father, author of The Coach’s Best Friend seri…
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Sean Mattson: Practical Genius & Self-Taught Digital Marketing Expert
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56:25Sean Mattson:Practical Genius & Self-Taught Digital Marketing Expert I've known Sean Mattson nearly all my life. As young hippy kids from West Marin, we were both raised in a different environment. One built on community, cooperation, and resiliency. An evironment that fostered parallel careers for us in food service and eventually corpoate america…
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"I'm Gonna Start a Hot Sauce Company." Biambu Garrett, Founder of Black Bee Hot Sauce. From Idea to Market.
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46:33"With in two months it went from idea to market!" Hear first-hand what it takes to go from musician to hot sauce manufacturer in two months with only $1,500 in the bank. Inspiration for people of color or anyone else with dreams of owning their own business. We discuss branding, marketing, distribution, and so much more. If you want to be your own …
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Life Lessons from Moma Joan: Five key takeaways for teens, adults, and single moms
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45:29Life Lessons from Moma Joan:Five key takeaways for teens, adults, and single moms Joan O'Connor is my mom. She is also a mom to many of my friends, my brothers' friends and played a critical role in shaping who I am today. Join us for an intimate, honest and fun conversation about what it was like for her to raise three boys on her own after my dad…
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Crissi Langwell- A Writers Journey: From First-Grade Dreams to Published Author Success
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57:03Crissi Langwell is the author of 14 published books, with genres that include romance, young adult, and women’s fiction. Her latest novel is Naked Coffee Guy, the second book in her Sunset Bay romance series, and she is currently working on Savior Complex, the third and final book in If you dream of writing your first book or are a seasoned author …
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Confidence Tips for New Narrators with Kendra Murray, Artistic Director and Narrator of Audiobooks and Shawn Langwell, Confidence Coach
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47:30Kendra Murray is an audiobook producer, director, and narrator with 50 titles available, and more in the works. Kendra hails from stage and radio theatre as an actor, director, and producer. She has received accolades for her work with The Petaluma Radio Players at the HEAR Now Festival’s Podcast Palooza. She was named 2020 Best Supporting Actor fo…
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Ralph Scott of Squeaky Cheese Productions- The Magic of audiobook production and narration. How to create an auditory symphony for the soul.
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1:09:48Audiobooks have been called "movies for the ears." And for good reason. Akin to listening to a Mozart concerto, audiobooks set your brain and imagination on fire. They bring characters to life in ways that movies and text do not. There is a richness and depth in the visceral experience of listening to an audiobook that turns the beauty of the writt…
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Jen Crowe, Finding Clarity in Your Second Half of Life
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39:01There are people in each of our lives whose sole purpose is to show us a different path home. Jen Crowe is one of those people. She is a caring soul who serves as a guide for many, especially men. Listen as she shares her most vulnerable moments and a near death experience which changed her life. Her life experience and passion lay in helping other…
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Ray Engan, On Speaking and Leadership through Laughter
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53:18"The language of leadership is overwhelming positivity." -Ray Engan Tap into your native genius and learn expert tips to become a better leader, speaker and presenter. Gain valuable insights into the power of word choice, delivery, and how to manage internal and external emotions, actions and experiences to better connect and not sound salesy. This…
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Life is Your Stage: How to Find your Voice and Change Your Life With Dr. Doreen Downing
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45:22Your Authentic Voice is the Most Powerful Asset You Possess! Join me for a frank and open conversation Dr. Doreen Downing. About Dr. Downing: Dr. Doreen Downing is a Psychologist and Podcast host of Find Your Voice, Change Your Life. She once suffered from stage fright. In conquering it, she discovered being connected to your authentic self is the …
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Bridging Your Confidence Gap: How to set and slay your goals for the New Year
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23:022024 Challenge: What is in the way of you getting what you want? Will 2024 be any different? If so, how? Why? What will you commit to doing this coming year that you didn’t in 2023? What do you think you need to help you get started? To stay motivated? To finish what you’ve started? If you are like the vast majority of us, you will fail. All of us …
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AA Unplugged: An intimate look into what it takes to get and stay sober
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59:41Part one of a series on recovery (AA Unplugged): Join me and Ryan L. of Petaluma, a nine-time felon who got and stayed sober. In addition to the intimate details of Ryan's recovery journey we discuss some of the key spiritual principles that have helped both of us, and millions others around the world, find sobriety that lasts. Whether you think yo…
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The Secrets to Success: Be Intellectually Curious, Connect, and Listen Well
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51:41Mark G. Nelson is co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Altus Equity Group, Inc., a private equity real estate investment firm. He is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Nelson Family of Companies, and during his two-decade tenure with the firm, the company grew from $10 million to over $400 million in revenues. He is also the le…
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From Broadway Dreams to Center Stage: The Joy of Reciprocal Audience Connection
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59:37A candid conversation with Broadway stars Stephan Stubbins and Libby Servais about finding your passion and purpose, and other behind-the-scenes full circle moments that "feel like coming home."By shawnlangwellwriter
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Join this insightful conversation with Pamela Heck about following our passion, finding purpose, and following through on our dreams, even in retirement. Pamela is an award winning author and artist of the illustrated childrens book, Amazing Animals: Fun Facts for Kids- available on Amazon and bookstores everywhere. She is also a retired early educ…
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Deciphering Emotional Wounds with Stephanie Saint Claire
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1:06:14Stephanie Saint Claire helps women over 40 take control of their negative thoughts and manage emotional overwhelm, so they can eliminate shame, go after what they want without guilt, be authentic in every relationship, and live in partnership with Spirit. Join us as we learn how to decipher emotional suffering and explore next level of consciousnes…
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Dare to Be Great Dare To Be You Inaugural Episode with Shawn Langwell
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35:43Welcome to the Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Podcast. If you like honest, vulnerable, and real stories about what it takes to not only become great, but more self-confident and bold enough to be yourself, then this show is for you. Join us each week for inspiring, encouraging, and meaningful conversations with diverse people from all walks of li…
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