Best Zelinka Podcasts (2025)

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ZhuZha Akova: Legacy of a Ukrainian-born American Film Producer 29:00

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7d ago29:00

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Yvette talks with ZhuZha Akova who shares her amazing story of growing up in Ukraine and immigrating to the United States to later become an actress, producer, screenwriter, and director. ZhuZha has performed in numerous New York theatre productions and award-winning independent films. She founded Koshka Films, her production company dedicated to b…

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Tracy Doyle: Legacy of Resilience Coach 35:47

14d ago35:47

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Yvette talks with Tracy Doyle, the author of Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky and the creator of the Aurora Method. Tracy discusses her interest in helping women who manage it all by sharing her life experiences and providing a means to overcome emotional burnout.By What's Your Legacy?

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Carolina Blatt, Ph.D.: Legacy of an Artist Administrator and Educator 35:54

21d ago35:54

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Yvette discusses the role of art with Dr. Carolina Blatt, Dean of Arts and Communication at Bucks County Community College. Their conversation explores the power of art to connect. Dr. Blatt has a community-centric approach to arts and has the ability to inspire people artistically. She believes art is a language expression of its own that belongs …

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114 - Amber Lilyestrom: Little Big Beautiful Things 58:58

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Today Amber Lilyestrom returns to Threshold Moments to share her new poetry collection Little Big Beautiful Things. Amber is a globally recognized business mentor, a best selling author, a poet and a keynote speaker known for her groundbreaking work in business energetics and strategy. She's also one of my dear friends. In this conversation, we exp…

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113 - Deep Roots & Rich Soil: The Gift of Thresholds 14:54

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Today's episode is for you if you're in the midst of a threshold and wondering how you'll make it through. When certain parts of our identity are stripped away, we go into the fertile void. In that space, we may not be able to find the rhyme or reason why it's happening, but I promise that the darkness enriches us all the same. Join me as I dip int…

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112 - Awe is the Love Language of the Nervous System 14:54

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I once heard from a teacher that awe might be one of the first reflexes we have as babies: eyes wide, breath held in wonder, taking in the world for the very first time. I haven't found a study to prove it, but it feels true—the impulse to point, to name, to exclaim, "Look at that! And that over there!" The small hand tugging toward something marve…

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111 - I Want Calm! (or do I?) 24:30

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Many of my clients come to me craving calm — slower mornings, quieter children, less chaos in their day-to-day. That sense of peace is a beautiful goal, but I also like to remind them: calm alone isn't the full picture of nervous system regulation. In this episode, we explore the pendulum between safety and activation — how to embrace life's natura…

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110 - Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons: Preparing for Rich Transitions 56:12

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This week, Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is here to prepare us for the threshold of career transitions and retirement. Elizabeth is a retirement transition expert, lawyer, and the author of Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement. With over two decades of experience in professional development and career transitions, Elizabeth support…

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109 - I Want Expansion! 53:46

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So many of us crave expansion — more capacity, more visibility, more money, more love. But expansion without contraction is like inhaling without exhaling. It's not sustainable. In this episode, I explore why growth requires both — the up-wave and the down-wave. And I offer the acronym PRISM as a guide for cycling between them. Tune in for support …

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Dave Marcolla - "Expect Better" - A Realtor's Legacy 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Yvette talks with Dave Marcolla about Marcolla Realty where Dave along with his real estate agents specialize in navigating complex, sensitive, and time-critical real estate situations with professionalism and care. With his concept of "Expect Better," Dave partners with trusted local experts for auctions, valuation, junk removal, and resale, ensur…

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108 - Siri Baruc Thornton: The Humanity of Healing 52:13

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Welcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I'm joined by Siri Baruc Thornton for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to allow ourselves to be fully human while we heal. Siri is a healing artist, retreat producer, and founder of sage + blush wellness. With over 30 years of experience in Reiki, Akashic Record reading, and Transformational Brea…

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107 - Maura Moynihan: Participating in the Call of Your Heart 52:54

3M ago52:54

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"Everything can be used as a portal inward and into the infinite. When we begin to get curious and lean in, providence meets us right there and the veil lifts." Dr. Maura Moynihan is a chiropractor, cranial sacral practitioner, and Revelation Breathwork teacher. She coaches women to consciously create the next chapter of their life — using everythi…

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Suzi Edwards: The Legacy of a Creative 29:33

3M ago29:33

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Yvette listens to the amazing life that her guest Suzi Edwards has lived. Suzi is a former New York clothing designer, a renowned public artist, an author and an illustrator who spent decades living in ashrams and countless hours in service to others. Suzi shares her passion for public art and explains her next creative endeavors with Yvette. Suzi,…

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John Macor: The Legacy of a Medicinal Chemist 31:29

3M ago31:29

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Yvette talks with John Macor, her first Medicinal Chemist. John explains how drugs make it to market, and he shares his passion for helping people. He has been the co-inventor of drugs that address migraines, Alzheimer's disease, pain and other ailments. John has been inducted in the Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame as a living scientist whose rese…

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106 - Why Small Steps Matter 15:35

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We live in a culture obsessed with big leaps and overnight success. But real transformation doesn't come from dramatic shifts. That's because: Small steps are not a consolation prize. They're the bridge between stuckness and possibility. In this episode, we explore why small steps matter and how they create the foundation for meaningful, sustainabl…

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105 - Resourced Alumni Speak Up 29:00

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Today, I'm sharing reflections from alumni of my group program, Resourced. Hear from Joy, Viktória, Katie, Colleen, and Ginny — five women who joined me last fall to reclaim their pace, power, and relationships through nervous system re-patterning. Along the way, I share mini musings on how to transform your life with simple, 10-minute practices an…

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Bonus - Sovereignty and Sacred Interdependence Meditation 30:40

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Today marks the final day of my free Opting Out of Urgency program (you can still catch the replays here). To celebrate, I'm sharing a special bonus episode: a guided meditation on sovereignty and sacred interdependence. Settle in, listen with your body, and enjoy this invitation to return to your center while remembering the web that holds us all.…

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Cindy Cooper: Legacy of a Woman of Faith 31:02

3M ago31:02

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Yvette talks with Cindy Cooper, a professional singer whose captivating voice has enchanted audiences from local churches to international stages. Her musical journey began early, performing alongside her father in church. Cindy recently signed with independent label Red39 Records, releasing her first Gospel single, "You Keep On Bringing Me Joy." C…

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104 - Ginny Gill: From Urgency to Devotion 58:45

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Today on Threshold Moments, I'm joined by my good friend Ginny Gill. Ginny is a gifted breathwork practitioner, professional space-holder, and veterinary oncologist. She also moves through life as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, forever learner—and most recently, as a participant in my Resourced program. In our conversation, Ginny opens up about …

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Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons: The Legacy of a Retirement Strategist 34:33

4M ago34:33

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After spending time in a high-powered and demanding law career, Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, reimagined her life and the concept of retirement. Yvette talks with Elizabeth about her new book, Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement, where she redefines what it means to retire. Elizabeth shares with Yvette her strategies to embrace s…

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103 - Opting Out of Urgency 29:40

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Welcome back to Threshold Moments. In this mini musing, I reflect on what it takes to step out of urgency culture and into a pace that feels more grounded and alive. Together, we'll explore stories and tools for shifting from "all or nothing" thinking into resonant pacing, finding the sacred third, and making relational choices that honor our truth…

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Season 7: Your Story, Your Impact, Your Legacy 4:47

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Season 7 of What's Your Legacy is here! Join us for a new season of inspirational and empowering conversations starting Thursday, September 11, 2025.By What's Your Legacy?

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102 - Ginny Muir: How to Slow the Pace of Your Life 34:10

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Today I'm welcoming back my friend Ginny Muir for a conversation about what it really takes to step out of urgency culture. After a big life transition and international move, Ginny discovered how to slow her pace, honor her capacity, and build a life rooted in presence. If you've been craving more spaciousness in your days, this episode offers bot…

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101 - The Space Between Doing it All and Chaos 20:40

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Have you ever wondered what might happen if you abandoned the endless expectations and tasks on your to-do list? In this week's episode, I explore what it really means to release urgency, honor our capacity, and create space for others to show up for us. Together, we'll look at: Why releasing the pressure to do everything can open the door to unexp…

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100 - Tele Darden: Aligned Timing and Tools for Thresholds 58:01

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Tele Darden is a somatic coach, teacher, and facilitator with an international reach who supports visionary practitioners to bring their most authentic, embodied medicine into the world. She's been in practice since 2007, accumulating thousands of hours of body work and holding space as a coach. I first got to cohabitate a space with Tele when I wa…

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099 - What is the Nervous System? 34:51

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"What happens when we meet the body where it is with safety, presence, and layered support?" In this episode, I'm offering a grounded, relational explanation of what the nervous system is — not just in scientific terms, but in terms you can really feel. Tune in as we explore: 3:40 The science of the nervous system 7:10 Polyvagal theory 14:00 Regula…

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098 - Amina AlTai: Cultivating Regenerative Ambition 51:11

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In a world that praises endless achievement and self-sacrifice, Amina AlTai has emerged as a voice of profound clarity, showing us that ambition can be regenerative instead of extractive, rooted in community rather than supremacy culture. Her work calls us to remember that our nervous systems, relationships, and self-worth are often tangled in how …

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#370 Digital vision, human values: Rob Zelinka on leading with heart and tech 53:03

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Rob Zelinka is a visionary senior technology and business executive with over three decades of experience shaping the future of digital infrastructure and enterprise IT. Currently the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jack Henry & Associates, Rob leads a technology organization that powers financial innovation for institutions across …

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Stay Tuned for Season 7 on September 4, 2025 3:35

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A visit to Bermuda is planned for my summer holiday. Listen to What's Your Legacy? while relaxing or to be inspired during your holiday.By What's Your Legacy?

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Richard Thompson Ford: The Legacy of an Everyday Renaissance Attorney 30:40

7M ago30:40

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Yvette captures the essence of Richard Thompson Ford as a renaissance attorney whose work addresses people in everyday experiences. Richard Ford is a professor at Stanford Law School. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Yale and Columbia Law Schools. He has lectured in 12 countries on five continents. He has been a practicing attorney, wor…

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Karen T. Hluchan: The Legacy of a Spirit Medium 33:31

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Yvette has a spirited (no pun intended) conversation with Karen Hluchan, an international Spirit Medium from Horsham, Pennsylvania. Karen's practice, Healing Spirit with Love, is devoted to the healing of people through her spirit medium and angel readings, paranormal investigations, motivational presentations, and educational workshops. Check out …

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Sakina Ibrahim: Legacy of a Creative Dancer 28:43

7M ago28:43

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Yvette has an engaging conversation with the young artist and author Sakina Ibrahim, who received an NAACP image Award nomination for "Big Words to Little Me." Sakina is the founder of Dance Arts Academy Foundation and is the podcast host of the upcoming RadioTopia Presents: We're Doing the Wiz, a thought-provoking series exploring race, politics a…

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Dr. Dana Flavin: A Legacy of Fighting For Patients' Lives 37:49

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Yvette talks with Dr. Dana Flavin about her philosophy that "there is always a treatment, we just have to find it." Dr. Flavin is the founder and president of the Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research. She has spent her medical career seeking and obtaining cures for cancer and autoimmune disease and sharing her knowledge and findings w…

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#369 The No.1 Culture-Shaping Skill Leaders Ignore - Jeff Hancher Explains Why 39:42

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Jeff Hancher is a leadership expert on a mission to help individuals and organizations reach their fullest potential. Jeff took an entry-level job to support his sick parents and turned it into a 20-year leadership career at a Fortune 500 company. In 2020, he made a bold move: he walked away from corporate success to build a business focused on one…

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Stefanie Clark: A Legacy of Showing up for Others - Habitat for Humanity 30:03

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Yvette's conversation with Stefanie Clark is all about showing up. Stefanie has served as the Family Program Director at Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County for the past 23 years. During this time, Stefanie has been there for families. She has worked to expand access to affordable homeownership, has developed and facilitated a financial empowermen…

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Paul Farwell Keene Jr: An Artist's Legacy on Exhibition - Pompidou Museum in Paris - March-June 2025 35:51

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Yvette's interview with Paul Jacques Keene and Lydia Williams, son and daughter of Philadelphia born artist, Paul Farwell Keene Jr. encourages investment in African American artist. Paul Farwell Keene, Jr. (1920-2009) was an artist and an American icon in the tradition of the African American community. His art pulsates with vibrancy and with color…

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, France – Pont Royal Hotel – History of Literature, Jazz and Art 28:48

9M ago28:48

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Yvette's stay at the Pont Royal Hotel, a former "writer's residence" turned hotel and later expanded to its impressive destination status, was enhanced by her opportunity to interview the general manager, Frederic Legallois. The hotel is located on the Left Bank of the Seine River, where artists and intellectuals of the early and mid-20th century h…

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Vaughn Hebron: Two-Time Super Bowl Champion and Proud Father of Five 29:00

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Yvette's conversation with fitness coach and prior professional football player Vaughn Hebron is full of life's lessons. Vaughn is the proud father of five children who have excelled in many ways as a result of his commitment to them as his priority. In his business, VMS Movement Specialist, LLC, he not only motivates but instills discipline that a…

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Kelly Elaine Navies: A Legacy of an Oral Historian Sharing Her Story 20:23

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Yvette talks with Kelly Elaine Navies who is a Museum Specialist Oral Historian at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. Kelly talks about how oral history became her passion. It began with a college assignment that resulted in her finding the legacy of her great-great-grandmother born into slave…

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Daphne Rubin-Vega: The Legacy of a Broadway Actress 25:54

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Yvette sits down for an interview with Daphne Rubin-Vega: an amazing, talented actress, singer, songwriter and dancer. Daphne has two Tony Award nominations to her credit: one for her role in Rent as Best Actress in a Musical, and the other for her performance as Conchita in Anna in the Tropics. In 2021, Daphne played the role of Daniela in In the …

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Angela Brown: A Soprano's Legacy 31:09

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Angela Brown's passion for her gifts is evident in her conversation with Yvette. Angela personifies the ideal soprano: sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; and shimmering, high pianissimos. With captivating star power, she unites opera, pops, and gospel in one sensational voice. She has graced the leading opera and symphonic stages on six continen…

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A'Lelia Bundles: The Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker 31:18

10M ago31:18

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Yvette has a lively conversation with A'Lelia Bundles, the great-great-granddaughter of trailblazing entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker. Madam C.J. Walker is often referred to as one of the first self-made African American millionaires. But what is most important is the legacy that Madam C.J. Walker left, the generational wealth she created, the women …

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Dr. Ivette Ruiz: The Legacy of Healing Gardens 24:56

10M ago24:56

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Yvette talks with Dr. Ivette Ruiz who returned to What's Your Legacy to talk about her third Disability & Agriculture Conference, scheduled for April 16, 2025. Dr. Ivette Ruiz's journey exemplifies the human spirit's ability to heal through faith, nature and community. Her dedication to healing in nature and inspiring others to repurpose themselves…

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Karen Loucks Rinedollar: The Legacy of Project Linus 33:03

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Yvette's conversation with Karen Loucks Rinedollar is inspiring. Karen is an accomplished author, speaker, athlete, knitter, entrepreneur and volunteer who has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the world. She has managed the career of legendary jazz drummer Ginger Baker and as sole owner and executive director of the Denver Speakers…

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Lynne Kelleher: Legacy of a Realtor Extraordinaire 30:31

11M ago30:31

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Yvette has an exciting discussion with Realtor extraordinaire, Lynne Kelleher. As a self-described part marketing guru, negotiator, psychologist, stager, comedian, cajoler, advocate and general hand holder, Lynne brings her full quintessential self to everything she does with gust and enthusiasm. Her further passion for making a difference led her …

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Shawna Wells: Legacy Architect 31:02

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Yvette has an inspiring conversation with Shawna Wells, the President and Founder of 7 Gen Legacy and podcast host of Legacy, Lyrics and Life. Shawna has spent nearly 20 years as an executive coach and Legacy Architect guiding leaders, families, and communities toward living intentionally and creating the future they want to leave behind. She's a p…

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#368 What $100M Companies Do Differently: Insights from the ‘CEO Whisperer’ Cameron Herold 37:01

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Cameron Herold is an entrepreneurial force who has revolutionized how companies achieve exponential growth. Known globally as the "CEO Whisperer," Cameron is the founder of the COO Alliance and “Invest In Your Leaders” training programs, transforming leadership teams into high-performance dynamos. As the former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? He masterminde…