Best You Better Ask Somebody Podcasts (2025)

We’re often told to do more, move faster, and chase the next big trend—but some of the most remarkable successes come from narrowing your focus, obsessing over one thing, and truly understanding the people you’re serving. Ben Francis knows this better than most. He started Gymshark with nothing more than a sewing machine and a passion for making gy…

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Ep. 14 ~ Marriage 911: Somebody Save My Marriage! 1:00:42

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What if what's destroying yr marriage started long before you were born? Couples Counselor Frank De Gracia uncovers generational patterns of marriage killers that sabotage silently–and how to break free from them before the divorce. Frank explains: "If there's a divorce happening now, it's probably because of unresolved issues in your grandparents …

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Simon Goes Nuclear with nuclear energy influencer Isabelle Boemeke 1:06:20

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“Nuclear” might make you wince—but the real problem isn’t the energy, it’s the branding. Safe, low-carbon, and scalable, nuclear could be a climate hero—if only we told the story right. Isabelle Boemeke is on a mission to change how we think about nuclear energy. A Brazilian model turned the world’s first nuclear influencer, she created her alter e…

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Preparing for Court: The Do's and Don'ts 23:07

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Join lizabeth A. Stephenson and Sarah J. Hink from New Direction Family Law as they delve into crucial insights for clients preparing to testify in family court. Alongside Cam, their coordinator, they discuss the intricacies of courtroom procedures, the importance of honest and concise testimony, and how to handle cross-examinations and character w…

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Ep. 13: Deeper Still ~ Aloha for the Abortion-Wounded 49:34

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Hitomi & Sean Nakamoto share about Deeper Still Hawaii, a program that offers healing retreats for those wounded by abortion experiences. They explore the emotional, spiritual & relational impacts of abortion trauma while emphasizing compassion, healing & HOPE! • 1-in-4 women have experienced abortion; with over 250,000 recorded abortions in Hawaii…

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A PODCAST FOR YOUR PHONE 1:10:57

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The Boys come off hiatus to tackle many topics including, fan shaped backboards, Alonzo Mourning and his fear of Todd, the WNBA, Goose and much much more. We had a lot to catch up on. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on th…

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The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova 1:05:22

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We’re wired to chase the next spark - scrolling, swiping, refreshing - but some of our brightest ideas sneak in when we stop chasing, let boredom settle in and give our minds room to wander. Elle Cordova knows the power of that pause. When the pandemic hit pause on her life as a touring musician, she stumbled into new creative territory - making of…

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Ep. 12 Every Day Better Movement: Why You WIN! 44:11

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What if becoming great wasn't about massive miracles but small, daily steps? Eric Yamashita, founder of "Every Day Better" Movement, shares this powerful philosophy that's changing lives across Hawaii & God's great beyond. It's refreshingly simple: You don't have to be perfect, just a little bit better each day! It began as a scribble on a notebook…

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Navigating Custody Issues Across State Lines 21:34

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Our hosts discuss the complexities of handling custody issues when co-parents live in different states. They delve into the legalities, jurisdiction matters, and real-life scenarios including military families and interstate relocations. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding state laws, getting court permissions, and the poten…

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The Privilege of Bad Experiences with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim 26:10

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This was the most epic Zoom call we’ve ever been a part of — an incredible conversation with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, live from the International Space Station, with sunrise on Earth as a stunningly causal site behind him as they barreled at 17,000 mph in orbit. Thanks to the amazing team at Johnson Space Center, Jonny was able to join us to share…

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Ep. 11: From Menace to Miracle-Maker ~ To The Top Hawai'i 51:11

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A child victim to violent vigilante to Victorious SuperHero! It's not a plot of a Hollywood blockbuster it's the story of Jesse Jones, Founder, To The Top Hawaii. Along with his fiery-&-fine bride, Ashlee, we see two ordinary people creating extraordinary change for Hawaii's houseless population. BOOMkaAloha! What's In It For You? EASY! A chance to…

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Ep. 10: Augie T. ~ More Hits, More LAUGHING! (Part 2) 1:05:25

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How do U take life's deepest pain & turn it into joy? Hawaii Comedy Legend Augie T. reveals the raw truth behind his infectious humor in this very honest talk story. Behind his public persona is a man who has faced profound trauma. With extraordinary courage, Augie discusses childhood sexual abuse, his brother's suicide, & his journey parenting gay…

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ep.65: why do we date them... 25:28

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what if the love we chase is built on misunderstanding ? feels doomed from the start and more... sit back & listen.

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The Millennial Marriage Epidemic: A Default Parent Dilemma 18:19

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In this insightful discussion, we talk about the growing phenomenon of 'default parent' divorces among millennial marriages. The episode explores the dynamics of household responsibilities, the emotional toll of being the default parent, and how this imbalance often leads to marital discord and eventually divorce. The hosts share personal anecdotes…

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throw the whole damn word away... 15:58

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this one's about losing yourself trying to be "better"... sit back & listen.

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Ep. 9 ~ Minister & Musician of Aloha: Kahu Kawika Kahiapo 31:45

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What is the sacred connection of breath & spirit? This is the "ha" in Alo-ha as explained by acclaimed Hawaiian slack key guitarist Kahu Kawika Kahiapo. Known for his award-winning music that carries the sweet "nahe nahe" quality touching listeners' souls, Kahu Kawika shares stories that reveal how deeply spirituality is woven into authentic Hawaii…

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The Business Case for Good Manners with etiquette coach William Hanson 54:44

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Good manners aren’t just about being polite — they’re about making other people feel seen. William Hanson is one of the world’s leading etiquette coaches. He’s advised royalty, CEOs, and television personalities on how to communicate with clarity, confidence, and grace. But his mission goes far beyond fine dining or proper handshakes. In today’s fa…

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Ep. 8 ~ Small Biz Secret Sauce 39:34

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What's a Mom & Pop small biz to do? Success isn't always found in profit margins & growth strategies. It's not necessarily transactions but transformation! "We're in the life-change business," explains Stef Anderson, co-owner of Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop--a 103-year-old historic restaurant & outreach in Mānoa, Hawai'i. Waioli isn't just serving ex…

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Live Like You Have 2 Years Left with dancer and cancer survivor Angela Trimbur 53:41

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You have two years left to live. What would you do? That's a real question Angela Trimbur had to answer. In 2018, a breast cancer diagnosis forced her to get honest with herself. If Angela had only 2 years to live, what kind of life did she truly wish to live? Angela chose to start over. She sold everything she owned, moved to New York City, and be…

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Ep. 7: Comic Augie T ~ When Life Hits Hard, Hit Back LAUGHING! 39:40

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What happens when life knocks the wind out of a local boy comedian? Augusto "Augie T" Tulba's journey from the comedy stage to the Honolulu City Council chambers reveals a man whose toughest battle wasn't fought in either arena, but in coming to terms with his brother's unexpected death. Growing up extremely poor in Kam IV Housing, Augie learned re…

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The Quiet Power of the Empathetic Leader with Navy SEAL turned rowing coach Gordon Schmidt 1:10:02

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When morale problems affect a team, some leaders choose to make a big, rousing speech. But quite often, it’s the quiet leader who leads with empathy that sees a better emotional solution. Gordon Schmidt is a retired Navy SEAL with enough combat experience to understand that empathy is an operational advantage, not a weakness. After 20 years of mili…

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Ep.6: Why Hānai? Foster Care in Hawai'i 39:27

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It's often hidden this black eye on Hawaii's picture perfect paradise: Our foster care crisis. But in this powerful conversation with Brad & Esther McDaniel, founders of Harvest Family Life Ministries, not only are we shining light & truth but also giving simple solutions for anyone to help. The reality is sobering: ~5,000 children in need & fewer …

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Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with happiness expert Mo Gawdat 1:32:39

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Happiness is a choice. But it’s not always an easy choice to make. Mo Gawdat had to face an impossible choice. Before he was a bestselling author and podcast host, Mo worked a lucrative career as Chief Business Officer at Google X. He reached the heights of business influence and amassed a fortune by 29. And yet, he was miserable. It was only after…

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Ep. 5: Aloha State Senator Samantha DeCorte: Leading in Fierce Love 42:56

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Hailing from a small Hawaiian fishing village to become a powerful State Senator, Samantha DeCorte shares her extraordinary journey from trauma to triumph! She's now the 1st Native Hawaiian woman senator representing West O'ahu. Her faith changed curses into blessings & resurrected a dead marriage to be a blessed home with faithful sons. How can th…

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We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal 1:08:17

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🚨 Chomp Alert! 🚨 We saw your comments — loud and crunchy. Turns out not everyone wants front-row seats to mouth sounds. Who knew? Skip to 29:29 to dodge most of the chewing. We promise, after that it’s just a few graceful nibbles of Basque cheesecake. 🧀🍰😅 _____________________________________ We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—becau…

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Ep. 4: Aloha Crushes Anger: Kelly Boy DeLima / Kapena 1:00:45

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What happens when Mr. Aloha is actually Mr. Angry? Hawaiian music legend Kelly Boy De Lima & his wife Leolani open their hearts in this raw, powerful conversation about transformation, healing, & the true Source of ALOHA. Kelly Boy, beloved frontman of Kapena, shares the shocking journey that began five years ago when he publicly confessed to being…

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The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer 52:40

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Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary. Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for icon…

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This Is... A Bit of Optimism 1:14

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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…

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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi 47:44

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What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…

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Ep. 3: Rediscovering Hawaii's Spiritual Compass thru ALOHA 38:11

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Allen Cardinas, Jr. returns to complete ALOHA acrostic with the final "A" & explain why living these values is critical in today's challenging world. The complete framework provides a spiritual & relational compass for transforming relationships and communities through kindness, unity, respectful listening, humility & personal responsibility. • Aka…

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ep.64: shopping spree... 40:36

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app idea 💡, rent a nigga ? i can see the problems that would have and more... sit back & listen.

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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ep.63: we're the new parents... 35:24

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would our parents choose us if they had the chance ? better yet, would they like us if they met us as strangers ? and more... sit back & listen.

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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…

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Ep. 2: Aloha in ACTION! Allen Cardines, Jr., The Aloha Movement 55:27

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Why do I need to live Aloha? Does it matter? Allen is a native Hawaiian from one of Hawaii's hardest-hit areas, yet sits with gov't heads & world changers. As an Aloha Influencer he started life far from aloha, filled with trauma. So how did his life go from death to Aloha Influencer? In this episode he spells it out clearly, A-L-O-H-A is an acrost…

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ep.62: blame it on the parents... 34:43

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if you had the chance, would you choose your parents again ? sit back & listen.

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Estate Planning Meets Family Law: Generational Wealth & Trusts 37:27

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In this insightful discussion, Cameron, the Marketing and Business Development Manager at New Direction Family Law, and Elizabeth Stevenson, a partner at the firm, dive deep into the intricate intersection of estate planning and family law with Hampton Crumpler, an attorney at NC Planning. They explore the complexities of generational wealth, trust…

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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman 50:18

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Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…

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ep.61: name the big 5... 22:28

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stay in school kids, sit back & listen.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney 20:52

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In this episode, Elizabeth Stevenson and Ashley Oldham of New Direction Family Law discuss the crucial process of selecting the right divorce attorney. They cover essential steps such as the importance of initial consultations, building a trust-based relationship, understanding retainer fees, and ensuring transparent communication. They also emphas…

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The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch 34:37

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Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next. That’s where Suzy Welch comes in. She’s obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a bruta…

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Ep. 1: What Aloha? 11:34

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It's 2025, Hawai'i & our world are changing FAST! The Aloha State is THE destination vacation... We all want Aloha! But is it real or just ads? Aloha is a life force that is more than any Aloha shirt, it's a mindset & overflow of the heart. As world forces crush humanity, what will save us all is ALOHA. Wanna ALOHA? LET'S GO! #AlohaAlwaysWINS IG @D…

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ep.60: for the girlies... 27:59

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i missed y'all 💙, sit back & listen.

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Military Divorces: Tips and Insights from Family Law Experts 19:20

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Join Elizabeth Stevenson from New Direction Family Law and her colleague Ashley Oldham as they discuss the unique challenges of military divorces. In this episode, they delve into the nuances of divorce for military families, covering topics such as pension division, custody arrangements, and the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act.…

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(PART 2) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 39:47

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*Please note: At 9:01, Simon and Cory have a discussion about suicide. What happens after we attain success and glory? Where do you go when there's nowhere left to run from yourself? In Part 2 of my conversation with Cory Richards, Cory explains why reaching the summit of Everest marked the beginning of a long, painful fall from grace. After his tu…

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(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 47:27

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What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go. Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit …

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TRANSFER TO THE B3 PORTAL 1:16:15

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It’s another night of banter at Table 4. Lots of topics, some strong opinions and a few cocktails. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. For all your insurance needs call Justin Scherer at t…

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BONUS POD: Rob Koontz, Head Professional - French Lick Resort 31:02

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Listen to the interview Bryno does on Fair Shake with PGA Merchandiser of the Year in Indiana Rob Koontz. Rob talks about his trips to the Masters and all the exciting things coming to French Lick golf! Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you hea…

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Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates 38:35

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Change happens to all of us whether we choose it or not. What’s the best way to go through transition, especially when it’s something we didn’t want? Melinda French Gates has seen her fair share of big transitions. A philanthropist, author, and champion for female empowerment, she spent decades building the Gates Foundation into one of the mighties…