Best Tanya Wilson Podcasts (2025)

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SE Radio 687: Elizabeth Figura on Proton and Wine 52:17

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Elizabeth Figura, a Wine Developer at CodeWeavers, speaks with SE Radio host Jeremy Jung about the Wine compatibility layer and the Proton distribution. They discuss a wide range of details including system calls, what people run with Wine, how games are built differently, conformance and regression testing, native performance, emulating a CPU vs e…

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Justin Wilson, Fire Chief 28:03

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Justin Wilson went to college with the goal of becoming a firefighter. But plans changed, and he eventually got a job in the corporate world. Several years after he moved to River Falls, he decided to join the River Falls Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. Twelve years later, Justin is now leading the department as its new fire chief. Amon…

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Celebrating Us With Anita Bucher 53:13

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How do we celebrate ourselves when we don't know how we came about, feel unwanted or an accident? Listen in as adoptee, adoptive parent and adoption professional Anita shares profound insights on finding meaning, a reason for being and more. She also shares how following Christ has helped her along the way. Find out more about Anita here: https://w…

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Seeing The Big Picture With Cindy Stogel 49:26

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So many of have so much going on we can't see the wood for the trees. Today's interview is a chance to stand back and see the big picture - what helps us thrive, what helps our kids thrive and much more. Listen in - adoption professional Cindy really knows her stuff! https://www.allforkids.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AllForKids.CA/ https://www.fa…

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#7 - SOPs, Systems & Sh!t That Works: How to Build Better Processes in Your Septic Biz 30:59

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📍 OVERVIEW In this episode of Handle the Sh!t, Tanya Wilson teams up with her operations powerhouse, Trachelle Simon, to break down the real deal behind building systems and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) in your septic or service-based business. From avoiding training burnout to creating performance-boosting processes that actually get used,…

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SE Radio 686: François Daoust on W3C 1:02:36

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François Daoust, W3C staff member and co-chair of the Web Developer Experience Community Group, discusses the origins of the W3C, the browser standardization process, and how it relates to other organizations like TC39, WHATWG, and IETF. This episode covers a lot of ground, including funding through memberships, royalty-free patent access for imple…

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Tanya Misselt, Library Director 29:16

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The River Falls Public Library opened at its current location in 1997. And while the library still does so many great things for the local community, it’s in need of some upgrades. Last year, the library received a $4 million grant for renovations, and the much-anticipated construction is underway. Library Director Tanya Misselt joins this episode …

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SE Radio 685: Will Wilson on Deterministic Simulation Testing 1:01:14

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In this episode, Will Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Antithesis, explores Deterministic Simulation Testing (DST) with host Sriram Panyam. Wilson was part of the pioneering team at FoundationDB that developed this revolutionary testing approach, which was later acquired by Apple in 2015. After seeing that even sophisticated organizations lacked robus…

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SE Radio 684: Dan Bergh Johnsson and Daniel Deogun on Secure By Design 56:43

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Daniel Deogun and Dan Bergh Johnsson -- two of the co-authors of the book, Secure by Design -- discuss the intersection of good software design and security with host Sam Taggart. They describe how following certain software design principles can help developers create secure software without needing to become security experts. They talked about ho…

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79: Audio Drama Production with Helen Quigley 40:30

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Welcome to another episode of The Voiceover Social! We're your hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee, and today we're diving deep into the world of audio drama production with the incredibly talented Helen Quigley. Helen is a freelance producer making audio dramas for B7 Media with impressive credits for BBC Radio 4, including the courtroom drama Barred and …

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Our Past Doesn't Define Us With Krystal Trocki 38:59

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How do we free ourselves from the past? By seeing that it doesn't define us. Listen in as Krystal, adopted in her 30's talks about getting stronger through adversity, processing tough emotions and more. Connect with Krystal here https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-trocki-1372321a3/ Find out about her employer here https://26health.org/ Guests and t…

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SE Radio 683: Artie Shevchenko on Programmers as Code Health Guardians 57:31

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Artie Shevchenko, author of Code Health Guardian, speaks with host Jeff Doolittle about the crucial role of human programmers in the AI era, emphasizing that humans must excel at managing code complexity. Shevchenko discusses these concepts and key takeaways from his book, including the three problems caused by complexity: change amplification, cog…

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Our Spirit Isn't Traumatised with Dana Hargus 59:56

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What if there's part of us that's not traumatised? Because it can't traumatised? Wouldn't that be a great place to find and live from? Listen in as we dive deep into thriving, touch on religion and explore the part of us that's beyond trauma. Adoptive mother Dana Hargus, M.Ed., LPC, is a seasoned health professional with over 25 years of experience…

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Kevin Westhuis, Utility Director 29:21

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In November of 1900, the City of River Falls experienced electricity for the first time as the downtown lights along Main Street were illuminated. This year marks the 125th anniversary of public power in River Falls, which is one of several essential services that River Falls Municipal Utilities provides to residents. Kevin Westhuis is the Utility …

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Love AND Heartbreak With Lisa Chism 47:48

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What happens when your search for belonging leads to both love and heartbreak? Listen in as adoptee Lisa shares what she's learned from her rollercoaster ride of reunion including lovebombing, jet black darkness and, eventually, light. Very powerful. Deeply profound. Listen with big ears. Find out more about Lisa here: https://www.instagram.com/drm…

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Reconnecting With Heritage With Tami Garcia 48:56

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Do you feel disconnected from your cultural heritage or identity? Tami did - even though she wasn't adopted. She was determined her daughter who was born in Ethiopia would feel connected with her heritage. Listen in as we dive into cultural heritage, identity and more. Here's a bit about Tami from her website: I grew up disconnected from my Dominic…

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SE Radio 682: Duncan McGregor and Nat Pryce on Refactoring from Java to Kotlin 57:23

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Duncan McGregor and Nat Pryce, co-authors of Java to Kotlin: Refactoring Guidebook, speak with host Giovanni Asproni about their hands-on experiences migrating Java codebases. The episode starts by highlighting Kotlin’s seamless interoperability with Java, allowing teams to incrementally adopt Kotlin without disrupting existing Java code. Duncan an…

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Thriving No Matter What With Wilson Munsterman 49:09

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Can we thrive despite what happened in to us? If so how? Listen in as Wilson describes how he turned his life around after some difficult years in his mid-teens. It's an incredibly uplifting interview from the youngest guest we've ever had on the show. Wilson is just 19! Here's a bit about Wilson.. "Hi! I’m Wilson. I’m a transracial international a…

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#6 - Get The Damn Reviews - The Septic Business Growth Hack You're Ignoring with Heidi Hooker 21:50

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📍 OVERVIEW In this episode of Handle The Sh!T!, Tanya Wilson teams up with HomeField East Valley’s Marketing Director, Heidi Hooker, to talk about one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in the septic and wastewater business: customer reviews. We cover everything from why asking for feedback feels awkward, to how to automate your review proc…

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Meaning & Community With Andrew Lewis 44:23

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Looking for inspiration? Andrew, father of three - including one through adoption - shares his insights on igniting our passion, finding meaning and community. A powerful and empowering episode. Andrew is a passionate supporter of foster care and adoption. Andrew launched the KPMG National Foster Care and Adoption Network in 2021, which has now gro…

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Moving Beyond Pain With Tanya Kaanta 51:04

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Looking for more peace and less pain? Listen in as Korean adoptee Tanya shares her learnings so far. We dive into healing, freedom with painful emotions and much more. Tanya is a Korean adoptee and former academic. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology and an M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education with a focus on intercountry adoption, identity formati…

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Getting Comfortable With Meredith Shepard 55:08

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What if thriving is being comfortable with where we are on our journey? Comfortable with what we don't know? Comfortable in our own skin? Listen in as adoption professional Meredith dives into comfort and lots more... Meredith Shepard joined Heart of Adoptions in August 2013 as the Adoptive Parent Coordinator. She works closely with waiting adoptiv…

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#152 - Building Bonds & Big Dreams: A Mother–Daughter Conversation with Ayzli Butcher 33:47

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Send us a text INTRO TIME! This one’s extra special, ladies. After 152 episodes, my daughter Ayzli finally said yes to coming on the podcast! At 15 years old, she’s a Junior in high school, a future cosmetologist, and one of the most important people in my life. We sat down in the new studio for a candid conversation about growing up with an entrep…

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Choosing To Thrive With Sharla Kinman 36:13

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What if you could choose to thrive? Forgive others more easily. Feel spontaneous gratitude from within. Rise above your circumstances. Listen in as adoptee Sharla talks about choosing, her birth mother and much more. This is a truly incredible episode. Listen in with big ears. https://www.facebook.com/sharla.kinman Guests and the host are not (unle…

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Holding Onto Hope With Morganne Crouser 49:48

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Some believe that some kids and adults broken. That's downright demoralising, depressing and disheartening. There's no hope. Listen in as Morganne brings hope as we explore life beyond fear, finding new identities and more. www.facebook.com/people/Kaleidoscopes-Consulting/61575749055036/ www.instagram.com/kaleidoscopesconsulting/ www.linkedin.com/i…

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Dan Toland, Mayor 24:43

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Since Abraham D. Andrews became River Falls’ first mayor in 1885, 34 different people have served as mayor in the City's history. None has served longer than the current mayor, Dan Toland. After assuming the role in April of 2012, Mayor Toland has now served the city for 13 years — surpassing the run of Maynard E. Hoffman in the 1950s and 1960s. De…

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SE Radio 681: Qian Li on DBOS Durable Execution/Serverless Computing Platform 52:17

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Qian Li of DBOS, a durable execution platform born from research by the creators of Postgres and Spark, speaks with host Kanchan Shringi about building durable, observable, and scalable software systems, and why that matters for modern applications. They discuss database-backed program state, workflow orchestration, real-world AI use cases, and com…

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#5 - The CEO’s Clone: How One Hire Changed Everything at HomeField with Trachelle Simon 22:40

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📍 OVERVIEW In this episode of Handle The Sh!T!, Tanya Wilson, CEO of HomeField East Valley, sits down with the newest powerhouse on the team, Trachelle Simon. From finance to operations, Trachelle’s journey proves the right person in the right seat can change everything for a growing septic and wastewater business. We talk about making the leap fro…

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Open To Change With Irene Steffas 53:37

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Some say change is hard. What if believing that is keeping us stuck? Even if it's change for the better? What if we were open to change? Held our expectations more loosely? Questioned our beliefs more? Saw that our beliefs are made of thoughts so we can see them crumble? Listen in as we dive into changing expectations, giving up regrets and coming …

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Thriving Together With Linda R. Sexton 37:03

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If we want adoptees to thrive, adoptive parents and birth parents all need to thrive. Listen in as we dive into thriving across the adoption triad. And how openness helps us thrive. Adoptive mother Linda R. Sexton is an open adoption pioneer who seeks to educate on today’s practice of open adoption where the biological parents and adoptive families…

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#151 - The Power of the Pause: Finding Clarity in the Chaos 16:58

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Send us a text INTRO TIME! Hey there, badasses! It’s been a minute… actually, since July 3rd. Life, family, and business hit me all at once, and I had to hit the brakes. But here’s the thing—pausing isn’t quitting. It’s protecting your energy so you can show up for what matters most. In this episode, I’m opening up about why I pressed pause, what i…

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Goodbye Shame With Anna Schocket 35:37

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Guilt is feeling bad about what we've done. Shame is feeling bad about who we are. And it's the feeling that fuels imposter syndrome. What if there was another way? Listen in as adoptive mother Anna talks about owning our own story WITHOUT shame. Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to o…

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Flow & Purpose Francine Apy 51:09

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Are you looking for more ease and flow in your life? Who isn't? Listen in adoptive mother and coach Francine shares her insights on flow helps us thrive. We also explore how meaning enriches our lives. Here's a bit about Francine from her website: Adoption is a way some of us are called to grow our families, and I’m here to support that journey how…

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SE Radio 680: Luke Hinds on Privacy and Security of AI Coding Assistants 45:37

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Luke Hinds, CTO of Stacklok and creator of Sigstore, speaks with SE Radio's Brijesh Ammanath about the privacy and security concerns of using AI coding agents. They discuss how the increased use of AI coding assistants has improved programmer productivity but has also introduced certain key risks. In the area of secrets management, for example, the…

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78: Voice Actor Rates - with Louisa Gummer 56:55

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Voice Actor Rates - with Louisa Gummer Join us as we dive deep into one of the most confusing aspects of the voiceover industry with the brilliant Louisa Gummer - voiceover rates! If you've ever scratched your head wondering why VO pricing seems so complicated, or if you've struggled to work out what to charge for a job, this episode is absolutelye…

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From Stuck To Thriving With Jackson Terkeurst 50:43

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Left for dead in a war zone. Now Jackson Terkeurst is speaking to the world. Listen in as this truly inspirational adoptee shares what helped move from stuck to thriving. Jackson is an entrepreneur and leader who continues to defy the odds as a first-generation immigrant from West Africa who owns and runs a small business. The adopted son of bestse…

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Finding New Solutions with Kelly Henderson 52:47

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If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got. We need new solutions if we are going to move forward with the tough stuff. Listen in as Kelly shares learnings on persistence, creativity and much more. Kelly Henderson, Ph.D. is Executive Director of Formed Families Forward. A special educator by profession, Kelly is …

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Going For Growth Jenifer Jarriel and Jesse Booher 52:42

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How do we grow? What kind of environment helps us grow? How do we harness our mistakes for growth? Listen in to this empowering, metaphor rich dive into all things growth. Powerful and insightful. Just as we love our episodes here on Thriving Adoptees. Jenifer Jarriel is Board President & Chief Executive Officer of Depelchin. Jesse Booher is Chief …

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Scot Simpson, City Administrator 17:19

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People get into local government for various reasons. For Scot Simpson, government was not his initial career path. But after shifting course on his original plan, he found himself gravitating toward city government – and he never looked back. He’s spent his entire career in that field, including the past 16 years as the City Administrator for the …

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SE Radio 679: Wesley Beary on API Design 47:51

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Wesley Beary of Anchor speaks with host Sam Taggart about designing APIs with a particular emphasis on user experience. Wesley discusses what it means to be an “API connoisseur”— paying attention to what makes the APIs we consume enjoyable or frustrating and then taking those lessons and using them when we design our own APIs. Wesley and Sam also e…

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Thriving with FASD Brian Roberts 40:32

2M ago40:32

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FASD is caused by exposure to alcohol in utero. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Listen in as Brian shares his learnings on how families thrive with FASD. Brian Is Director of Education & Well-being for the National Organisation for FASD and has been the…

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Lifelong Learning With Dr Rick Morton 55:58

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How does lifelong learning help us show up better with our families, friends and the rest of the world. Dr Rick's passion is palpable. Listen in as we dive into his learnings from raising 3 kids adopted internationally and a huge Italian Mastif. Humility, self awareness and God play their part in a great episode. We both hope you love it. As Vice P…

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SE Radio 678: Chris Love on Kubernetes Security 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Chris Love, co-author of the book Core Kubernetes, joins host Robert Blumen for a conversation about kubernetes security. Chris identifies the node layer, secrets management, the network layer, contains, and pods as the most critical areas to be addressed. The conversation explores a range of topics, including when to accept defaults and when to ov…

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Introducing Kinni Cast from the City of River Falls 0:40

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Welcome to Kinni Cast, an all-new podcast from the City of River Falls featuring real people with a real purpose. In each episode, you’ll hear from City employees about the work being done to make River Falls a better place. Learn about what projects they’re working on and what drives them to make a positive impact on the River Falls community. So …

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From Eruption To Peace With Diana Kayla Hochberg 1:01:59

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Finding out she was adopted at 38 caused a seismic eruption for Diana. The world disappeared from under her feet. Everything she'd believed about herself was lies. And the lies continued as she searched for her truth. Settle back for a masterclass in stubborn, persistence, acceptance and finally, peace. DIANA KAYLA HOCHBERG is an accomplished photo…

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SE Radio 677: Jacob Visovatti and Conner Goodrum on Testing ML Models for Enterprise Products 1:00:54

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Jacob Visovatti and Conner Goodrum of Deepgram speak with host Kanchan Shringi about testing ML models for enterprise use and why it's critical for product reliability and quality. They discuss the challenges of testing machine learning models in enterprise environments, especially in foundational AI contexts. The conversation particularly highligh…

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Joy Is An Inside Job Leigh Lincoln 59:37

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How much are you enjoying life? The more deeply we can see that joy is an inside job the more we can enjoy life. Listen in as we dive into accepting missing pieces of our story, finding joy and more. Leigh Lincoln is an author whose narratives resonate deeply with the human experience. With a passion for storytelling that touches hearts and provoke…

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SE Radio 676: Samuel Colvin on the Pydantic Ecosystem 1:02:06

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Samuel Colvin, the CEO and founder of Pydantic, speaks with host Gregory M. Kapfhammer about the ecosystem of Pydantic’s Python frameworks, including Pydantic, Pydantic AI, and Pydantic Logfire. Along with discussing the design, implementation, and use of these frameworks, they dive into the refactoring of Pydantic and the follow-on performance imp…

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Want to be in our new book for adoptive parents? 36:03

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Want to be in our new book for adoptive parents? Listen in as fellow adoptee and friend Jude interviews me about the book. I'm gathering wisdom from across the adoption constellation for a book on how adoptive parents can help their kids thrive. The ebook will be available widely and free. Any profits from the printed book will go towards supportin…

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Unlimited Potential Meghan Anderson 1:02:10

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Unlimited potential. A tantalising idea isn't it? One that seems a long way from our experience. So what brings it closer? What takes it further away. Listen in as we explore realising that unlimited potential, getting out of our own way and more. Meghan Anderson has been the director of Connecting Hearts (now Adoption Life), since 2018 and has wor…