Best The Dabblers Podcasts (2025)

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How to Pick the Right Primer for Your Furniture Flip (A Simple Decision Formula) 11:31

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Ep 18: How to Pick the Right Primer for Your Furniture Flip (A Simple Decision Formula) If choosing a primer has ever felt like playing a guessing game (“…maybe this one will work?”), this episode will be a breath of fresh air. Val shares an easy, beginner-friendly decision formula that takes the confusion out of picking the right primer for every …

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Mild Bill's Radio Hour - Jesse Woods 58:28

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Mild Bill's Radio Hour: Greg Olin (aka Graves) 55:42

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The 5 Types of Primer Every Furniture Artist Should Know 14:23

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Ep17: The 5 Types of Primer Every Furniture Artist Should Know Grab the Primer Power Wordbook here: ValFrania.com/PrimerWorkbook. In this episode of the Primer Power Series, Val untangles the five primer types that every flipper bumps into sooner or later — shellac-based, oil-based, water-based, bonding, and stain-blocking. You’ll learn what each o…

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Do Herbs Really Work? Clinical Herbalist Brittany Williams' Honest Answer After 25+ Years 1:11:08

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You can study herbs for years, read all the books, memorize the properties… but none of it replaces working with real people. None of it builds your intuition the way practice does, and it definitely doesn't come from AI. If you've ever wondered whether herbs really work or doubted your abilities as an herbalist, this conversation with clinical her…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Primer — When You Need It… and When You Don’t 11:38

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EP 16: The Beginner’s Guide to Primer — When You Need It… and When You Don’t Start the Primer Power Series with the foundational question every beginner asks: Do you really need primer? Val breaks down the purpose of primer—when it’s essential, when you can skip it, and why prep matters more than any paint-label claims. You’ll hear real stories fro…

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Value vs. Effort: How to Price Your Furniture the Right Way 13:41

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EP 15: Value vs. Effort: How to Price Your Pieces the Right Way If your pieces aren’t selling, the problem probably isn’t your price. In this episode, Val teaches the real strategy behind confident pricing for furniture artists — including what buyers actually respond to, why zeros at the end of your price can sabotage sales, how to price sets, wha…

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From Discouraged Dabbler to Faithful Artist: A Truth-in-Love Conversation 14:40

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If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, confused by conflicting advice, or discouraged by your slow progress… this episode is going to meet you right where you are. But I’m not sugarcoating anything. I’m teaching — directly, biblically, and with the same truth-in-love approach I used when I taught discipleship classes. Inside this episode, we tack…

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From Doubt to Determined: My Unfiltered Story & the ‘Bet Me’ Attitude That Built My Blueprint 13:47

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In today’s special episode, I’m sharing something different—something raw, real, and unedited. This is the audio from last week, recorded during open enrollment for my Furniture Flipping Blueprint. It’s called “This Is Me + Bet Me.” If you’ve ever wondered who I really am, why I care so deeply about helping beginners become confident furniture flip…

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Am I Herbalist Enough? Real Talk For Herbalists Experiencing Imposter Syndrome 32:16

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Have you ever felt like you're not quite herbalist enough? If so, you're not alone, and neither am I. In this episode, we're talking about imposter syndrome in the herbal world and sharing the very human side of growing as an herbalist. And yes, even after 25 years of studying, teaching, formulating, running a product line, and guiding thousands of…

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#197 From Open Mic Dabbler To Booked and Paid Pro 56:53

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Ep 197 – From Open Mic Dabbler To Paid Pro What if you could turn your late night open mics and bar shows into a real career on stage and on screen, without going broke, burning out, or killing the joy that made you start in the first place? In this solo episode of Inside the Audition, I answer 6 raw, honest questions from one of my clients who wan…

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When the People Closest to You Don't Understand Your Creative Calling 8:34

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Have you ever poured your heart into a furniture piece — proud of every brushstroke — only to share it with friends or family and get… crickets? 🦗 You’re not alone. In this episode, Val shares what one of her mentors reminded her: when you step out to create something new, the people closest to you often won’t understand it — and that’s okay. They’…

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How to Know If Furniture Flipping Is Worth It — The Spark That Starts It All: Flip Forward Series Ep 1 11:29

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How to Know If Furniture Flipping Is Worth It — The Spark That Starts It All | Flip Forward Series Ep 1 Ever wondered if flipping furniture is really worth the time, effort, and mess? This special episode is a little different — it’s the audio version of my first Flip Forward Series video, the 3-part journey that helps you move from hobbyist to con…

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When Silence Feels Heavy: Finding Encouragement in a Lonely Craft 15:23

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You know that feeling… You’ve spent hours restoring a tired old dresser — every brushstroke filled with heart — and yet the only thing staring back at you after you list it is silence. In this episode, Val gets honest about the emotional side of flipping furniture: The loneliness of working from home The sting of low-ball offers and criticism The q…

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Community Herbalism in Action: Accessible Ways to Share Plant Medicine & Support Your Neighbors 26:23

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When healthcare becomes unaffordable, food insecurity rises, and communities are struggling, herbalists have a unique power to help. But how do you actually show up without burning out or giving everything away? In this episode, you'll discover simple, accessible ways to share plant medicine in your community—from free herb walks and sliding-scale …

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The Windows of Heaven Opened Up and Poured All Over Us 12:46

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal story—one of drought, prayer, and miracles. Over the past few months, God has poured out blessing after blessing on our family and business. From finding the perfect RV and campground site, to furnishing it for pennies, to discovering podcasting as a new way to serve women of faith in the flipping world—He…

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From Grime to Gorgeous — The Ultimate Furniture Cleaning Routine Before You Paint 15:09

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🎙️ Episode #8: From Grime to Gorgeous — The Ultimate Cleaning Routine Before You Paint If your paint ever peeled, bubbled, or just didn’t stick right… you’re not alone! In this episode, Val shares her step-by-step cleaning routine for prepping furniture before painting — the routine that saves time, frustration, and your beautiful finish. 🧼✨ Val ta…

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Should We Paint Antiques? A Look at Value, History & Flipping with Purpose 14:34

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Are you hesitant to paint an antique, worried it might “ruin” its value? In this episode of Flipping Furniture for Profit, I share the surprising history of painted furniture, what really determines an antique’s worth, and how to balance flipping for profit with honoring the past. You’ll hear personal stories of antiques I rescued, how I handle cri…

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Adaptogens & Nervines: My Go-To Herbs for Stress, Anxiety & Immune Support 34:27

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If your nervous system has been feeling fried lately — you’re not alone. In this episode of The Herbalist’s Path, I’m sharing the herbal allies that have truly carried me through this season of uncertainty and overwhelm. We’ll chat about my favorite adaptogens and nervines for calming anxiety, easing tension, rebuilding resilience, and supporting t…

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How to Avoid Overwhelm and Find Peace in Your Day: A Faith-Based Approach to Productivity 17:04

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From Listing to Sold: Simple tips to Sell Furniture Faster on Marketplace 15:47

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Episode 5: Selling on Facebook Marketplace: Listing Tips that Get Views Getting your redesigned furniture seen — and sold — on Facebook Marketplace is all about one thing: exposure. In this episode, I share practical tips to help your listings get in front of more people so you can sell quickly and at top price. We’ll talk about: Why Marketplace is…

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#196 The One Demo That Changes Everything (But Most Actors Don't Have) 1:10:40

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🎙 Inside the Audition – EPISODE 196 🎧 "The One Demo That Changes Everything (But Most Actors Don't Have)" with voice coach and demo producer Moneen Daley 🎙 Most actors are chasing roles with their face. But the smart ones are getting paid with their voice. In today's episode, we reveal the one marketing asset that opens doors to remote gigs, recurr…

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Must-Have Tools for Beginner Furniture Flippers 15:32

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Starting out in furniture flipping can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to tools. Do you really need all the fancy gadgets to get going? The good news is—no! In this episode, I’ll walk you through the must-have tools every beginner flipper needs (and what you can skip for now). You’ll learn: The basic tools that make flipping easier and …

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Top 5 Mistakes New Flippers Make (and How to Avoid Them) 16:19

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Every new furniture flipper makes mistakes—it’s part of the learning process! But some slip-ups can cost you time, money, and confidence. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 mistakes beginner flippers make—and how you can avoid them. We’ll talk about: Why rushing the process can ruin a great piece Using the wrong paint or sealer could cause a re…

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Three Easy Flips for This Weekend 9:29

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Starting something new can feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to think you need to “know it all” before diving in. But the truth is—you’ll learn the art of furniture flipping by doing! In this episode, I’ll encourage you to take that first step, build your confidence, and enjoy the process along the way. I’ll also share three simple weekend flip idea…

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We All Start at the Beginning 9:10

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Episode 1: Flipping Furniture for Beginners with Confidence New to furniture flipping? I’m Val Frania, furniture artist and coach helping beginners turn furniture flips into a profitable side hustle or business. In this episode, I share how I got started, what I’ve learned along the way, and practical, beginner-friendly strategies to flip furniture…

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EP 114: Theia Certification: Why Proving AI Fluency Is the New Cost of Entry 12:48

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Everyone’s claiming AI fluency. Few can prove it. In this solo episode, I break down why Theia Institute Certification (the first nonprofit-endorsed credential for AI fluency) matters right now. We’ll cover: The rise of false fluency and why dabblers freeze under pressure How Theia Institute’s third-party scrutiny transformed our own 8-week course …

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EP 113: The Two Roads of AI: Dabblers Die. Fluents Flourish. 9:35

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You’re not overwhelmed. You’re stalled. And the longer you stay at the AI intersection dabbling, testing, delaying, the more likely your brand dies there. In this episode, I break down the psychology behind our “Two Roads” campaign, the villain we named, and the lie keeping most founders stuck. This isn’t about tools. It’s about what you choose whe…

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EP 112: Bias, BS, and the First Offer: Why You Can’t Blindly Trust AI 8:56

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If you’re copying and pasting straight from ChatGPT, you might be unknowingly publishing bad data. Or worse, biased messaging. In this episode of Instant Xpertise: Marketing, we unpack one of the most overlooked risks of using AI: accepting its first output without questioning what’s actually true. Yvette and Shari reveal how generative AI tools co…

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#195 The Lead Role That Will Outlive You 16:55

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This one's different. It's not about audition technique. It's about you. Your real life. The role you're already playing and the one you'll be remembered for. After attending a celebration of life for a family friend, I reflect on a truth too many actors learn too late: 💥 "There's no callback that can replace a moment that matters with the people y…

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Fitness, Faith and... Felicity? 1:34:23

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Send us a text Titch sits down with human sunshine Ellie – fierce cycle, barre and Rack coach and globe-trotting retreat queen. From wholesome British upbringings to soaking up the sun around the world, Ellie’s sharing all her wildest retreat tales, top coaching hacks and her secret box-breathing trick that’ll have you ready to take on the world. Y…

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Body Image, Breakthroughs and Belly Jiggles 33:47

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Send us a text Ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were staring at an absolute stranger? Join the club 🥲 Welcome to Body Image, Breakthroughs & Belly Jiggles, where Titch gets real about her wild COVID-era fitness spiral—from carb panic to athletic amenorrhea—and how she flipped the script on impossible beauty standards. Join Titch as she: …

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EP 111: Why One-Trick AI Tools (Wrappers) Aren’t the Shortcut you Think 12:50

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AI tools that promise to generate something extraordinary in one click, like the Staples easy button, sound great, until the output reads like it was written by a well-intended robot intern who’s never met your brand.In this episode, Yvette shares her firsthand experience using a podcast-to-blog AI tool that technically worked… but completely misse…

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#194 Drop Your Armour and Act from Humanity with Kody Poisson 37:34

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🎧 TL;DL: Your most powerful auditions don't come from perfection—they come from presence. In this episode, I chat with actor, poet, filmmaker, and self-described "soldier of the arts" Kody Poisson for a deep dive into what it really takes to drop the armor and deliver an unforgettable performance. From growing up in the mountains of Germany to trai…

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EP 110: What AI Can’t Do (Yet), And Why That’s Good News for Marketers 10:22

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Not everything should be automated, and that’s great newsfor marketers. In this episode of Instant Expertise: Marketing, Yvette Brown and Shari Nomady break down the real human skillsthat AI still can’t replicate (yet?) and why those skills are more valuable than ever. You’ll learn the four critical roles humans must play in anAI-powered workflow, …

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#193 Breaking Mental Blocks and Booking Bigger Roles with Danya Douglas Hunt 1:41:56

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TL;DR: Get ready for the most transformative coaching session you'll ever hear. In this episode, I sit down with Danya Douglas Hunt, a former Olympic therapist turned mindset master, to crack open the beliefs and inner blocks that keep you playing small. This isn't about working harder—it's about showing up with unshakeable confidence, booking the …

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Titch, Please (Andrea's Version): The Self-Care Era ✨ 1:02:26

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Send us a text Ready to move, laugh, and reclaim your peace? In this episode, Titch teams up with Andrea—Doha’s spin & barre queen—to prove that fitness isn’t just about reps and calories. We dive into: Why movement = medicine (and how a quick cycle or barre flow can reset a bad mood) Real-life self-care hacks for coaches and humans alike—think ene…

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EP 109: What Even Is an LLM and Why Should You Care as a Marketer? 9:58

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Let’s be real: You’ve heard the term “LLM” dozens of times, but do you actually know what it means? No shame; most people don’t. In this episode, we explain what a Large Language Model is, why it matters for your role, and how reasoning models like GPT-4o, o3, and o4 are turning AI from a novelty tool into a strategic partner for marketers who know…

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EP 108: Your Boss Wants You to Use AI…But You Don’t Know Where to Start 8:17

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You smiled and nodded when your boss asked what AI tools you’re using. But inside? Full panic. Don’t worry—we’ve got you. In this episode of Instant Xpertise: Marketing, we unpack what’s really keeping smart marketers stuck when it comes to AI—and share 3 dead-simple steps to get started this week. This isn’t another “just prompt better” episode. I…

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Beginnings, Belonging and... Beyoncé? 54:21

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Send us a text From childhood trauma to Queen Bey Wisdom — this one’s got it all. In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Licha (aka Elizabeth), inspirational cycle coach and current Beyoncé superfan. We dive into the chaos of cringe childhood memories, the shock of expat life, and what it really feels like to hit pause on one life and play…

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Medicine from the Land: Bioregional Herbalism with Logan Keister 51:56

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What happens when you grow up foraging mushrooms and picking wild berries in the forests of western Oregon? In this episode, I chat with clinical herbalist Logan Keister of Noti Botanica about his journey into bioregional herbalism, growing up in timber country, and the powerful role nature plays in healing. We talk about wildcrafting, teaching kid…

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#192 The Training I Rewatch Every Year (and Why You'll Regret Missing It) 1:00:46

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🎧 A Special Crossover Episode with the Mind Your Business Podcast This is the episode I've been dreaming of. I finally got to share my full story on James Wedmore's Mind Your Business Podcast — and now I'm bringing that conversation straight to you. If you're an actor, comedian, or creator juggling auditions, day jobs, and side hustles... wondering…

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Cringe, Chaos & Character Building 36:38

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Send us a text We’re diving deep into the cringe today — from prom dresses and Twilight phases to tragic Facebook statuses. In this episode, I’m honouring all my past selves — the weird, wild, wonderfully unhinged versions of me that shaped who I am today. It’s a love letter to the chaotic phases, awkward growth, and the quiet confidence that comes…

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#191 How to Stand Out in Every Audition with Hools Kay Wyder 44:26

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What happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit the mold—and start auditioning like you? In this powerful and inspiring episode, I sit down with Hools Kay Wyder, a proudly queer, asexual, non-binary, and neurodivergent actor, coach, and creative force. From their early days in musical theatre to carving out space in the world of film, Hools sh…