Best Tahmina Watson Podcasts (2025)

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Immigration, Innovation & Identity: Tahmina Watson on Empowering Women in Tech 50:51

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Struggling to Navigate Immigration Challenges as a Female Founder in Tech? Ever wonder how to overcome the barriers of funding and immigration hurdles while chasing your startup dream in the tech world? Join Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Tahmina Watson, an award-winning immigration attorney, as they unravel the secrets to empower…

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Beyond the Bar: Creating Spaces Where Everyone Belongs 47:58

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Are there blind spots in your business when it comes to inclusion? How can you create events and lead teams that are truly inclusive and welcoming? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Laura Nelson, the co-founder of Sober Life Rocks and author of The Inclusive Event Planner, to explore how women business owners can de…

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From Blind Spots to Bright Futures: Women Redefining Financial Success 53:42

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How do traditional financial advice blind spots affect women in the industry? Why is it vital for women to balance reinvesting in their business with paying themselves today? Join Zofia Morales and finance veteran Brooke Dean as they delve into empowering female entrepreneurs to navigate financial strategies effectively. Discover how women overcome…

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From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: How Kat Sterling Built NüSpira from Nothing 54:01

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Are you struggling to find the balance between growing your business and taking care of yourself and your personal life? Do you often battle with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, hindering your leadership abilities as a female tech founder? In this captivating episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Kat Sterling, the Co-Fou…

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Breaking Barriers: Elevating Revenue and Gender Equality in Tech 52:32

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Are you a female tech founder looking to take your business to new heights but finding it challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of customer buying behaviors and revenue growth strategies? Join host Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she sits down with Kristin Zhivago, the founder and president of Zhivago Partners and a revenue gr…

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From Home Studio to Commercial Success: Lindsay's Story 55:12

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Are you wondering how to balance motherhood and entrepreneurship successfully? Or are you curious about the creative process behind unique moss wall artistry? In an engaging conversation on STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Lindsay Scherr Burgess, Founder of Green Wallscapes, to delve into her journey from starting a business at …

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$100,000 Surprise H1B Fee- What Happens at USCIS to Implement- with Efren Hernandez, Former USCIS Policy Leader & Founder-EH3 Immigration Consulting 38:49

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Efren Hernandez, a life long USCIS policy leader, now working in the private sector sits down with Tahmina to discuss the shocking $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas. Efren Hernandez is the Founder of EH3 Immigration Consulting. He is an immigration lawyer with 32 years of experience in the field, the vast majority at the former INS and at USCIS. W…

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$100,000 H1B Fee Insights with Efren Hernandez, Former USCIS Policy Leader & Founder-EH3 Immigration Consulting 38:56

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Send us a text Efren Hernandez, a life long USCIS policy leader, now working in the private sector sits down with Tahmina to discuss the shocking $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas. Efren Hernandez is the Founder of EH3 Immigration Consulting. He is an immigration lawyer with 32 years of experience in the field, the vast majority at the former INS …

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Redefining Resilience: How Female Founders Thrive Against All Odds 47:53

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Are you a female tech founder trying to navigate the challenges of the male-dominated tech industry? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and self-doubt while balancing work and personal life? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," Zofia Morales sits down with Denise Beaupré, Advisor to Entrepreneurs, to discuss resilience, overcoming obstacles,…

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Landing Your Next A Player: Unleashing the Power of Workplace Benefits 46:46

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Are you struggling to balance the demands of running a startup with your personal life? Do you find yourself constantly comparing your success to others in the tech industry? Join Zofia Morales on a captivating conversation with Bryce Batts, a renowned business consultant and Co-founder of Career Collective, as they dive deep into the powerful impa…

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Authentic Adaptability: The Secret to Being You and Getting The Results You Want 55:44

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Are you struggling to balance being respected and likable in your leadership role? Wondering how to communicate authentically while still influencing those around you? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," Zofia Morales sits down with Dr. Laura Sicola, a leadership communication and influence expert, to tackle these questions and more. Laura shar…

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Ready For Your Second Chapter? A Ghost Writer Shares How Your Book Can Inspire Others 55:54

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Are you struggling to balance the demands of running a startup with your personal life? Do you find yourself facing imposter syndrome and self-doubt as a female founder in the tech industry? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," Zofia Morales sits down with Maggie Mills, a ghostwriter and writing coach, to explore how sharing your story through w…

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From Aesthetic To Asset Making Your Brand Work For Your Bottom Line 50:28

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Are you looking for ways to revolutionize your branding strategy? Wondering how to stand out in a crowded market and create a brand that empowers your business to thrive? In an upcoming episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales will be joined by Asia Dore, a brand strategist with a mission to simplify branding for entrepreneurs. They will di…

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The Intrapreneur Edge: How to Innovate, Influence, and Ignite Change from Within 44:25

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Are you a female tech founder facing challenges in navigating the male-dominated tech industry and balancing work-life responsibilities? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and self-doubt while seeking support and community in your entrepreneurial journey? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Nancy Bistritz-Balkan, a sea…

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Redefining Resilience: From Burnout to Balance with Dr. Manisha Ghimire 57:35

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Are you struggling to balance the demands of running a startup with your personal life? Do you find yourself facing burnout and seeking a way to reinvent yourself in both your career and personal journey? Tune in to STEM in Stilettos as Zofia Morales sits down with Dr. Manisha Ghimire, an internal medicine physician turned founder of Momkinz, to di…

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Building Leadership and Legacy: A Founder's Journey to Global Impact 55:41

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Are you wondering how to navigate the challenges of being a female tech founder? Why is cultural identity essential to unlocking career success? What does it take to build a movement that transforms careers and communities across the world? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, TEDx speak…

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WA Senator Vandana Slatter on Entrepreneurship in Washington State 43:35

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Senator Vandana Slatter helped pass state funding for a Washington State immigrant entrepreneur program, one of a handful in the entire country. Tahmina sits down to speak with her. Senator Vandana Slatter (D–WA 48th District) is a pharmacist, biotech professional, and trailblazing lawmaker who brings science, compassion, and equity to public servi…

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David Kika: How to move to Canada 45:41

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Send us a text Given the various challenges in the United States, many US residents are looking for information about how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadian immigration law David Kika is a seasoned business immigration professional based in North Vancouver, BC, with deep expertise in Ca…

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David Kika: How to immigrate to Canada 45:17

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Given the various challenges in the United States, many U.S. residents are seeking information on how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadian immigration law. David Kika is a seasoned business immigration professional based in North Vancouver, BC, with deep expertise in Canadian and internat…

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WA Senator Vandana Slatter on the Importance of Immigrant Entrepreneurs 43:59

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Send us a text Senator Slatter helped pass state funding for a Washington State immigrant entrepreneur program, one of a handful in the entire country. Tahmina sits down to speak with her. Senator Vandana Slatter (D–WA 48th District) is a pharmacist, biotech professional, and trailblazing lawmaker who brings science, compassion, and equity to publi…

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The Delegation Cure: Why Doing Less Is the Key to Growing More 57:59

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Are you struggling to scale your business and feeling overwhelmed by operational chaos? Do you find yourself hesitant to bring in operational support, fearing the cost of delay? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join host Zofia Morales as she dives into a transformative conversation with Kristin Ginter, the Wizard of O.P.S. and founder of ATX…

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Breaking Barriers: Scaling Success & Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Andi Simon 57:19

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Are you a female founder grappling with the challenges of scaling your business, staying true to your mission, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with the remarkable Dr. Andi Simon, founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, to explore her inspiring odyssey from corporate an…

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Unlocking Success: Aligning With Your Authentic Self In Business 57:23

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Are you struggling to maintain a balance between personal fulfillment and career success? Do you seek empowerment and authenticity in navigating the challenges of the business world? Join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Toni Rebic, creator of TrueSelf Psychology, to delve into how aligning with your true self can unlock your full potential in b…

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Breaking Barriers: The Role of Mentorship in Entrepreneurial Success 53:56

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Are you struggling to find the right mentors to guide you in your entrepreneurial journey? Do you feel daunted by the challenges women face in the business world? In this episode of "STEM in Stilettos," join host Zofia Morales in a captivating conversation with Veronica Riccio, the founder of Hedgwork. Veronica shares her insights on the power of m…

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Resilience Redefined: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Conquer Stress in the Digital Age 57:51

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Do you struggle to balance your professional success with personal health and well-being, as a female tech founder? Join Zofia Morales on "STEM in Stilettos" as she delves into a transformative conversation with Françoise E. Netter, an expert in stress management, resiliency, and trauma. Together, they explore how women in tech can navigate the cha…

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The One Skill That has the Power to Change Everything 52:51

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Imagine being a female tech founder facing challenges in the male-dominated tech industry, struggling to find balance between work and personal life, battling imposter syndrome, and feeling isolated without a support system. You might be asking yourself: How can I navigate these tough challenges and empower myself to thrive as an entrepreneur? What…

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From Engineer to Marketer: A Female Founder's Journey 52:48

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Are you a female founder struggling with funding and resources? What strategies can help you thrive in a male-dominated tech industry? How can STEM education and technical expertise empower your journey? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, host Zofia Morales sits down with Rosie Pongracz, a C-suite executive and engineer turned marketer with a pa…

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From Intuition to Influence: Redefining Women's Role in the Digital Market 58:41

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Do you ever feel like you need to check your feminine side at the door when you go into the office? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she chats with Whitney Walker, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, about actually being a woman in male dominated industries. Discover how embracing your feminine side can empower you to lead boldly in…

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Chris Bloomquist- Founding Partner, Talent Mine 42:43

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This is an episode shared from The Startup Visa podcast that will be useful for our listeners. In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20-year veteran of the technology industry, a 2-time startup founder, and expanding into the climate and environmental recruiting industries. He has a passion to tell the stories of impactful environ…

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Chris Bloomquist- Founding Partner, Talent Mine 43:07

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Send us a text In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20 year veteran to the technology industry, a 2 time startup founder and expanding into the climate and environmental recruiting industries. He has a passion to tell the stories of impactful environmental organizations, leveraging his executive level recruitment expertise to put…

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From Setbacks to Success: A Female Founder's Journey 58:59

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Do you ever feel like it's impossible to get the angel funding you need for your prototype? Join Zofia Morales and Kady Romagnuolo as they discuss starting from the ground up - diving deep into the lack of female mentorship in tech and business, navigating setbacks during startup, finding funding partners and the importance of operational processes…

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Marketing Strategies for Tech Creators - From a Former $1B Tech Creator 53:44

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the idea of content marketing - whether it's the tech or the interpersonal side? Are marketing strategies a mystery or do marketing strategies make you cringe? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Mary Williams to explore the marketing side of your business. Join them as they discuss the impo…

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Unleashing Financial Freedom: The Path to Passive Income 52:56

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Are you struggling to achieve steady income an entrepreneur? Does it feel like financial freedom is a pipedream? In this episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with Penelope Jane Smith, the premier financial freedom mentor for women entrepreneurs. Join Zofia Morales and Penelope Jane Smith as they delve into the Financial Freedom For…

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From Engineer to Entrepreneur: A Woman's Journey in Tech 56:53

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How can female tech founders thrive in a male-dominated industry? What strategies can empower women in tech to overcome challenges and achieve success in both business and life? Join Zofia Morales as she sits down with Haley Gray, an accomplished engineer, business strategist, and founder of In2itive Biz Solutions. In this episode, Haley shares her…

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Jordan Lawrence, EB5 Affiliate Network 35:40

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In this episode, Jordan Lawrence is the EB5AN Director of Business Development. In this role, he structures EB-5 project offerings and develops new strategic relationships. Jordan most recently served as the Director of Operations at Houston EB5. He has over five years of experience in the real estate finance and development industries, online mark…

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Clive Stafford Smith-Human Rights Lawyer & Guantanamo Expert 1:06:46

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In this episode of Tahmina Talks Immigration, I speak with Clive Stafford Smith- British American Human Rights Lawyer who is an expert on Guantanamo Bay detained cases having represented over 80 detainees held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. He specialises in the areas of civil rights and working against the death penalty in the United States…

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Breaking Free and Rising Up: Female Founders Embracing Authenticity 57:02

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Are you tired of feeling like you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself in the male-dominated tech industry? Do you struggle to find a balance between growing your business and taking care of yourself? In this empowering episode of "STEM in Stilettos," host Zofia Morales sits down with Jane Novak, an energy expert, author, and women's self-r…

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Amanda DuBois, Family Law Attorney and Author of Unshackled 51:18

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Amanda DuBois is the founder and managing partner of DuBois Levias Law Group, a woman-owned boutique family law firm in Seattle. Before practicing law, she was a high-risk labor and delivery nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, a background that informs her legal work and fuels her passion for social justice. Over the past thirty y…

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Female Founders in Tech 58:53

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Are you a female founder in the tech industry feeling overwhelmed by the challenges you face? Do you struggle to navigate the male-dominated tech landscape and find your place in the industry? Join Zofia Morales on STEM in Stilettos as she sits down with Kerri Hummingbird, a Medicine Woman and Mentor, to delve into empowering strategies for female …

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Passion, Purpose, and Strategy: Empowering Others Through Leadership 53:16

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https://www.facebook.com/kx2mgtgroupWhat challenges are you struggling with in the office? Are your emotions limiting your leadership? Can you change your emotional intelligence? In this episode, we're joined by Karen Taylor and Karen Keynes, co-founders of Kx2 Management Group, who share their journeys of building impactful businesses and helping …

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Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering Female Founders with Latha Jay 56:37

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Are you feeling stuck under a glass ceiling? Do you wonder why you're on the short end of the startup funding gap? In this empowering episode of STEM in Stilettos, Zofia Morales sits down with the dynamic Latha Jay to delve into breaking barriers and shifting paradigms for female founders in the digital market. Join them as they explore how to know…

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Veronica Heller, Managing Director, Delver Agents- From Visa to Green Card as a Founder 29:59

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Send us a text In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Veronica, Founder and Managing Director of Sealand Ship Agents and Suppliers & Delver Agents. Veronica transformed Delver Agents into the premier cruise ship agency and supplier in Ushuaia, Argentina, working with exclusive boutique operators, mainstream cruise lines, and exped…

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Finding Our Inner Light - the Power of Mindset 55:44

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Do you ever wonder why we face so many challenges? What if facing a challenge opens the path to take a step into the Sovereign Self? How can we help our children use positive thinking to positively impact their lives? Join us in an inspiring episode on Sovereign Self as we are honored to have Kristin Ellis introduce us to Firefly Frannie, the lesso…

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Connor O'Brien, Economic Innovation Group and Heartland Visas 31:58

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Send us a text In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Connor O'Brien, a Research and Policy Analyst at the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), where he focuses on high-skilled immigration reform and innovation policy. His research has been cited by media outlets such as Axios, Bloomberg, and the New York Times, and his writing has ap…

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The Messy Truth About Awakening (Part 2) 53:48

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Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of self-criticism and lack of self-love? Are you looking for a way to experience spiritual awakening and unconditional love from within? Tune in this week to Sovereign Self for part 2 of our interview with Rebecca Quave and discover how to move from self-judgment to self-love and embrace your humanity. Rebecca share…

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Steve Tobocman, Executive Director, Global Detroit and The Global EIR Program 47:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Steve Tobocman, an innovator and leader in the nonprofit, political, and economic fields. Steve has launched several successful nonprofit initiatives, including Global Detroit, WE Global Network, and ProsperUS Detroit, and has built a notable political career as a state legisla…

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The Messy Truth About Awakening (Part 1) 52:59

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Are you struggling to break free of perfectionism and embrace your true self? Are you ready to unlock your unique gifts and unleash your potential? Join us on Sovereign Self as we explore the liberating journey of self-love with special guest Rebecca Quave. In this two-part series, Rebecca shares her profound experiences and insights on how to over…

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Craig Montuori, Co-Founder, Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition 41:30

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Send us a text In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Craig Montuori, Co-Founder Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition. He is also the Co-Founder of the C19 Coalition and was previously the founding partner of Venture Politics, where he advised numerous political campaigns on engaging the startup community and lobbied Capitol…

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Heart: Attack or Gratitude? A Woman's Journey to Health 56:04

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Do you have multiple demands on your time and energy and a chronic, nagging feeling of not being enough? Are you ready to honor your newly emerging self, but not quite sure how to balance it all? This tension can lead to a health crisis where it all comes to a head. Health crises can be triggered by any sudden stress. As simple as being jolted out …

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Bridging Intuition & The Rational Mind 55:20

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Have you been wondering – Is it intuition or an excess of emotions? How do I actually tell the difference? How can I begin to build trust in my intuition? – Heck – Am I really intuitive? I don't feel intuitive. Then today's LIVE panel on Bridging Intuition & The Rational Mind is exactly what you need. Our 5 powerful intuitive panelists are healer C…