Best Patrick Felicia Podcasts (2024)

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#005: What to Steal from Classic Games to Create Engaging Learning Games with Karl Kapp 15:43

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Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., is a professor, scholar, writer, and expert on the convergence of learning, technology and business with a focus on game-thinking, games and gamification for learning. Karl is an award-winning professor at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA and author or co-author of eight books including "“"The Gamification of Learning …

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CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS- KLOVE RED CARPET | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 62 31:12

3d ago31:12

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Send us a Text Message. If you love Christian music, you are going to love this episode! You’re invited to step onto the red carpet with us as we talk to the nominees, the winners, and the presenters at the fan-voted K-LOVE Christian Music Awards! In this special episode, we’re taking you up close and personal as we chat with your favorite Christia…

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S5E15: Daniel Nalesnik - Founder of HackChinese and Core Graduate 1:21:21

2h ago1:21:21

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In this episode, Chris interviews Daniel Nalesnik, the creator of Hack Chinese and a core curriculum graduate. Daniel used the fundamentals learned in the core program to build his own business. They spend the first part of the episode discussing Daniel's winding journey to Launch School in which he left a successful career behind. Daniel quit his …

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#004:Enriching Esports: Four Years of Research Findings on NASEF with Constance Steinkuehler 24:54

8h ago24:54

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Constance Steinkuehler is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine where she researches culture, cognition, and learning in the context of multiplayer online videogames. She is an ADL Belfer Fellow, Chair of UCI’s Game Design and Interactive Media Program, and Co-Director of the Games+Learning+Society (GL…

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ACM AWARDS RED CARPET RUNDOWN | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 61 22:44

21m ago22:44

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a special edition of our podcast as we bring you exclusive coverage from the Academy of Country Music Awards red carpet! Host Jennifer Vickery Smith dives deep into conversations with some of country music's biggest stars as they share their thoughts on the intersection of faith, family, and fame. From chart-topp…

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S5E14: Student Spotlight - The Ups and Downs of the Core Curriculum with Patrick 58:57

4h ago58:57

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In this episode, Brandi chats with current student Patrick about his journey thus far through the core curriculum. They discuss what it's like coming from a background of feeling completely incompetent with a computer to gaining the confidence to lead SPOT sessions and encourage other students to do the same. Patrick also shares some of the more di…

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TIGERLILY GOLD's MOMMA, BRENDA SLAUBAUGH | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 60 47:59

16d ago47:59

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to this episode featuring our LIVE podcast recording with Tigerlily and their momma! We had so much fun partnering with ABLE- a beautiful boutique in Nashville, to host a studio audience/girls’ night for our interview with Brenda Slaubaugh - She’s the mom of Kendra and Krista from the duo and has been their biggest c…

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HAILEY WHITTER's MOM LISA | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 59 42:50

21d ago42:50

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Send us a Text Message. She's the reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, on just about every artist-to-watch list, and enjoyed success with her top hit- "Everything She Ain't." Hailey Whitters is an Iowa native whose "corn star" queen image has fans in the palm of her hand. Her latest radio single is a stunning duet with fellow ACM new artis…

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Tanner from LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM | Momma Nicci Smith / Autism Awareness Month | Got it From My Momma Ep. 58 49:53

28d ago49:53

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of the "Got it From My Momma" podcast, host Jennifer Vickery Smith talks with Nicci Smith, mother of Tanner Smith from the Netflix hit series "Love on the Spectrum." As April marks Autism Awareness Month, Nicci shares her journey raising Tanner, a 25-year-old graduate of the Clemson Life program, and …

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S5E13: Setting Students up for Success - Smooth Start Program with Karis 56:27

7d ago56:27

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Sign-ups for Smooth Start 5 are open now! Read more and Apply here In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Karis about Smooth Start. Karis is part of the Launch School staff and is largely responsible for creating Smooth Start, an introductory program to help students overcome common hurdles that are often faced at the early stages of Launc…

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#003:Education’s Great Pivot is Powered by Short Sims with Clark Aldrich 21:54

14d ago21:54

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Clark Aldrich is changing the trajectory of education. As a leading analyst he founded Gartner's e-learning coverage and jump-started the adoption of distributed learning by the world’s largest organizations. His research and projects on game based and simulation based learning launched the gamification segment. He is the author of six books, incl…

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UNSUNG HERO MOVIE Mom Helen Smallbone | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 57 50:43

1M ago50:43

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to hear so much wisdom from and be inspired by Helen Smallbone- the mother the movie UNSUNG HERO is about- she raised seven children, including top-selling Christian artists Joel and Luke from For King & Country and Rebecca St James. The journey of this family is quite unbelievable, and Helen's unfailing trust in G…

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S5E12: Missy Lovegren - From Fine Arts to Software Engineering 1:20:48

21d ago1:20:48

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In this episode, Chris interviews Missy Lovegren, a Capstone grad and software engineer at New Relic. Missy was a TA at Launch School and part of a 2022 Capstone cohort. They spend the first part of the episode discussing Missy's transition into software. She comes from a background in fine arts and went through several difficult, low paying, and, …

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#002:Bring Joy Back to Teaching & Learning with a Gameful Classroom with katrin Becker 20:46

25d ago20:46

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Katrin is an award winning, internationally known expert in the design and analysis of Serious Games and in gamification in the classroom. She holds two Computer Science degrees and a PhD in Educational Technology. She is a certified instructional designer with a graduate certificate in serious game design and research. She has over 35 years of tea…

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Jonas Bonus Episode! Denise Jonas | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 56 14:50

1M ago14:50

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Send us a Text Message. You've heard of the "bonus Jonas" ... well, this is a bonus Jonas episode! We've taken the best of the two-part series we released earlier this year with Denise Jonas- momma to the Jonas Brothers! Denise is mom to three of the biggest pop stars in the world and was so kind to share her momma heart, advice, and journey with h…

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Dancing w/ The Stars Momma Mindy Arnold | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 55 48:15

2M ago48:15

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Send us a Text Message. Just ask Lindsay, Jensen, Brynley, or Rylee Arnold, and they'll tell you their momma played a HUGE role in the success each of them has had in the world of dance! From Dancing with the Stars to So You Think You Can Dance, the girls have competed at every level and come from a family where a positive work ethic, no matter wha…

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S5E11: Student Spotlight - From Coasting to Excelling, a Student Transformation with Nick 41:37

2M ago41:37

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In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Nick Perry, a current student and active member of the Launch School community. Nick shares his background and how he was never a 'good' student previously in high school and university. When he began Launch School, like many students, he wasn't sure if he could succeed and had to reevaluate his perce…

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Big Brother Host, Julie Chen Moonves | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 54 47:17

2M ago47:17

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Send us a Text Message. Julie Chen Moonves is the current host of Big Brother on CBS and the former host of The Talk. Julie walked through a deep valley when her husband CBS executive Les Moonves was publicly accused of sexual harassment. Her decision to stand by her husband cost her her job, friendships, career opportunities and more. She opens up…

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SURVIVOR's Mama J | Julie Alley | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 53 40:59

2M ago40:59

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Send us a Text Message. Fans of the reality TV show Survivor loved Mama J from the start of season 45! As the oldest contestant on the season, Julie used the perfect combination of sweetness and strategy to place among the final five finishers. In her 40s, Julie found herself walking through a difficult divorce, starting over as a single mom, and e…

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S5E10: Felicia Bacon - A Lifelong Learner Thriving at Starbucks 1:26:28

3M ago1:26:28

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In this episode, Chris has a conversation with Felicia Bacon, a Capstone grad and Software Engineer at Starbucks. Felicia made a trajectory change after studying to be an architect for several years. Her core curriculum journey was one of perseverance, spanning three and a half years. She shares candidly about her experience receiving a 'not yet' o…

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#001: Using Serious Games to Support Learning with Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen(PhD, Psychologist) has studied, researched and developed video games for almost 20 years. He has previously been assistant professor at IT-University of Copenhagen, where he researched the educational potential of computer games. Today he is CEO of Serious Games Interactive, where he has over the last 15+ years developed +15…

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Gina Kirschenheiter | HOUSEWIVES OF OC | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 52 48:09

3M ago48:09

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Send us a Text Message. You know her, and if you clicked on this episode to listen, you probably LOVE her on Real Housewives of Orange County! Gina Kirschenheiter is so fun, vulnerable and in a world where it's hard to be REAL - she's mastering it. Gina is a mom to three kids, and we talk about the highs and lows of motherhood, being real with your…

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ECU Baseball Amputee Parker Byrd's MOMMA Mitzi | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 51 44:18

3M ago44:18

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Send us a Text Message. Theres nothing I love more than sharing an inspiring story and this one is definitely that! This story has been everywhere, national news, ESPN, sports talk radio… As soon as I heard Parker Byrd’s story, I knew I wanted to meet the momma behind this young man whose story is impacting so many people! Parker is a baseball play…

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S5E9: Student Spotlight - Climbing the Learning Curve as a New Student, with Katelyn 40:40

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In this episode, Brandi interviews Katelyn, a current student finding her footing in the first few courses of the core curriculum. Katelyn is in a career transition, with a background in project and construction management, having majored in civil engineering in college. We reached out to Katelyn to see if she wanted to share her story after she wr…

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Kathie Lee Gifford | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 50 44:35

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Send us a Text Message. I have loved following Kathie Lee Gifford's career! As a young girl who wanted to be in broadcasting, I thought Kathie Lee had the ideal life- a talk show host on a major network, wife to a former NFL player, and mother to two children the country loved getting to watch grow up. She was so gracious to spend time with me in t…

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The FAVORITE THINGS Episode! | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 49 32:55

3M ago32:55

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Send us a Text Message. We're bringing the party to you! In this episode, Jennifer is joined by her friend Jamie Brown as they share ALL the best items tried, tested, and sometimes tasted from the annual Favorite Things party! Be sure to subscribe to be a GIFMM Insider by March 1 and the complete shopping guide will be emailed right to you! Become …

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S5E8: Alex Strick van Linschoten - Open Source Machine Learning, based in Europe 55:33

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In this episode, Chris interviews Alex Strick van Linschoten, a Capstone grad working in machine learning. They spend the first part of the interview discussing his background and Capstone experience, and later on discuss the field of machine learning. Alex had a full career before he transitioned into machine learning. He has a PhD in history and …

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Leah Thompson | Meet Jennifer's Soon-to-Be Daughter in law | Got it From My Momma Ep. 48 49:37

4M ago49:37

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Send us a Text Message. Leah is an answer to prayer in the Smith household and the perfect compliment to Conner. These two are getting married soon, and today, Leah joins Jennifer on the podcast. Leah is a former professional surfer, a Bible college student, and the CEO of her soon to be released swimwear line "Legacy the Label." She has been gifte…

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Patrick Mahomes' Momma Randi | GOT IT FROM MY MOMMA | EP. 47 59:48

4M ago59:48

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Send us a Text Message. TWO TIME Superbowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is heading back to the biggest game of the year for the THIRD time as the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. His mom, Randi, invited us into her home near Tyler, Texas, to visit her home and the childhood home of Patrick the day before she headed out to the Super Bowl. We talk abou…

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S5E7: Launch School Explained with Chris Lee 1:23:12

4M ago1:23:12

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In this episode, recorded at the end of 2023, Brandi asks Chris the most frequently asked questions that current and potential students have. Chris starts the episode with a recap of the story of Launch School, and how his journey into teaching software over 10 years ago led to the Launch School curriculum as we know it now. This story explains how…

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Conner Smith on his New Album | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 46 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Send us a Text Message. Lots to celebrate over here! Jennifer's son, country music artist Conner Smith released his debut full-length album- SMOKY MOUNTAINS. There's no one better to talk to Conner about the story and the heart behind the songs he chose for the album than his momma, Jennifer. Listen to the album, listen to the podcast! We're thankf…

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S5E6: Julia Martin - The Journey from JS101 to Databricks 52:24

4M ago52:24

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In this episode, Chris interviews Julia Martin, a Capstone graduate and software engineer working at Databricks. Julia shares her story about deciding to make a career transition from business to software. Her interest in software was piqued during her work as a business analyst, where working with SQL was part of her role. She spent some time cons…

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Brandon Lake's Momma Cindy Lake | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 45 53:04

4M ago53:04

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Send us a Text Message. Brandon Lake is one of the biggest artists in Christian music right now- Gratitude, Graves into Gardens- he wrote and performs some of Christian music’s most popular songs. He has been blessed with the most incredibly kind and precious momma who has such a heart for truly using her story for God’s glory. Cindy Lake was born …

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Nate Bargatze's Momma Carol Bargatze | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 44 47:07

5M ago47:07

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Send us a Text Message. Carol Bargatze is the mother of comedian Nate Bargatze, and boy, did he hit his stride this year... releasing his 4th televised comedy special, selling out arenas, and hosting Saturday Night Live- a comedian's DREAM! We loved meeting his mom and learning more about this not-so-ordinary family - Carol's husband and Nate's dad…

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S5E5: Student Spotlight - Imposter Syndrome and Recovering From a 'Not Yet', with Trisha 35:28

5M ago35:28

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In this episode, Brandi interviews Trisha, a current student who is about two-thirds finished with the core curriculum. Trisha opens up about receiving a 'Not Yet', a non-passing grade, on her first assessment over a year ago. She talks about the aftermath of doubt and insecurity. Trisha's trajectory changed drastically when she immersed herself in…

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BEST OF 2023 - COUNTRY MOMMAS | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 43 23:30

5M ago23:30

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Send us a Text Message. We're rewinding 2023 with a look back at some of our favorite interviews with mommas of your favorite country artists! If you're new here, this is a great episode to start with. You'll hear from moms of Kelsea Ballerini, Lauren Alaina, Hardy, Hillary Scott, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Conner Smith- son of yours truly…

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S5E4: Jon Kulton - From Software Engineering to SRE 57:59

5M ago57:59

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In this episode, Chris interviews Captsone Graduate Jon Kulton, a software engineer at Datadog. Before Launch School, Jon was a UX designer in a role that included some programming. Ultimately, Jon decided he wanted to transition into a more software-centric role. Jon was part of the 2019 fall cohort and began his job hunt at the start of Covid. Be…

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Hope Daniel - Momma to Twin Rockettes, Sarah and Katie Daniel | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 42 20:56

5M ago20:56

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Send us a Text Message. Hope Daniel took her little girls to see the Rockettes at 8 years old, and they knew right then they wanted to work hard to achieve the dream of performing on that stage with the legendary dance troop! Enjoy this Christmas edition of the @gotitfrommymommapodcast and learn more about life as a Rockette! Visit www.gotitfrommym…

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BONUS: Priscilla Block & her Momma | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 41 15:18

6M ago15:18

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Send us a Text Message. Fans of Country Music Artist Priscilla Block will LOVE hearing her join her mom, Lori, on the podcast. Priscilla and her mom are a dynamic duo, and it won't take long for you to agree that the apple does not fall far from the tree! I loved hearing how Priscilla's mom has impacted her zeal for life and how much she respects s…

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Priscilla Block's Momma Lori Block | Got it From My Momma Podcast | Ep. 40 52:49

6M ago52:49

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Send us a Text Message. You guys are going to love the spunk and spirit of Lori Block! She is the momma of country music's Priscilla Block and just so much fun! But she also has a depth to her that is inspiring- she's been through some tough days as a wife and mother and made a big decision to "do hard things," - and that led to starting over in ma…

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S5E3: Student Resources - The SPOT & GatherTown 54:30

6M ago54:30

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In this episode, Chris meets with JD and Daniel, two SPOT Admins and current students. They chat about what the SPOT is, who it's for, and how it can complement your Launch School studies, both technically, but also as a jumping-off point for joining the community. The SPOT, which stands for Study, Practice, Overlearn, Teach, is a student-led commu…

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Amy Brown from the Bobby Bones Show - PART TWO - Got it From My Momma | Ep. 39 46:25

6M ago46:25

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Brown's voice is heard by millions of listeners to country music radio each week as she co-hosts the Bobby Bones Show. She is known for her positivity, humor, and kindness but behind the smile, there are some challenging parts of her journey- including losing both of her parents to cancer, infertility struggles, adoption…

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Amy Brown from the Bobby Bones Show - PART ONE - Got it From My Momma | Ep. 38 34:31

6M ago34:31

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Send us a Text Message. Amy Brown is literally in the ears of millions of listeners each week, and as much as I admire Amy for her radio broadcast job on country music’s most successful syndicated radio show- The Bobby Bones Show- it’s who Amy is as a person that I love! Amy’s story has some deep and frankly difficult parts, so as I listened back t…

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S5E2: Student Spotlight - ADHD and Parenthood with Benjamin 37:34

6M ago37:34

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In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Benjamin Walker, a current student, nearing the end of the back-end portion of the curriculum. They discuss Benjamin's approach to balancing full-time parenthood and his journey as a neurodivergent student. Benjamin was a high school math teacher for 12 years. After becoming a father, he decided he wa…

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Jennifer Vickery Smith on Gratitude - Got it From My Momma Podcast | Ep. 37 10:23

6M ago10:23

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Thanksgiving! No guest today- just me! I'm sharing a personal story from a devotion I shared with a group of high schoolers a couple of years ago- but the story is one that truly changed me and helped me acknowledge God's faithfulness in ALL things- little and big! I'm so thankful for each of you who have supported thi…

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Drew Holcomb's Momma - Nancy Holcomb | Got it From My Momma Podcast | Ep. 36 45:46

7M ago45:46

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Send us a Text Message. Fans of Drew Holcomb and the neighbors will love hearing about Drew's childhood, his relationship with his special needs brother Jay, meeting Ellie, and more! Nancy Holcomb is incredibly interesting and we had the best conversation. In case you missed it, be sure to listen to Ep 35 too- it's with Ellie's momma Debbie! Thank …

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S5E1: Ginni Pinckert - Ancient Greek to AI 1:08:59

7M ago1:08:59

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In this episode, Chris interviews Ginni Pinckert, a software engineer at Sudowrite. Ginni is a recent capstone graduate, finishing in early 2023. She has a diverse background pre-Launch School, having studied classical languages, literature, and linguistics with a mild obsession with Greek mythology and Sci-Fi. She worked in the fashion industry fo…

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S5E0: Welcome to Season 5! 1:12

7M ago1:12

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A quick introduction to this season with a peek at what's to come.By Launch School

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Ellie Holcomb's Momma - Debbie Bannister | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 35 59:32

7M ago59:32

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Tiera Kennedy's Momma Natarsha Leftwich | Got it From My Momma | Ep. 34 35:00

7M ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. I'm excited to introduce you to Big Machine Label Group's Tiera Kennedy's momma and learn more about this beautiful girl and her deep Alabama music roots. When her momma told me that she believes Tiera will be the Beyonce of country music I was like YES- that how big we have to dream for our kids! Natasha and her husband Ted…

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