Best Gretchen Jones Podcasts (2024)

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 126) | Dr. Tracy Brower Discusses Confidence Versus Arrogance and Her Book The Secrets to Happiness at Work 30:13

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I work with hundreds of women leaders in engineering, construction, energy, and mining, and the topic of how to be confident without being arrogant comes up repeatedly. I'm so grateful to Dr. Tracy Brower for taking the time to join the Greatness Podcast to talk about the difference between confidence and arrogance, and how to own and share your su…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 125) | Lisa Hinz Discusses Confidence and Imposter Syndrome in the Construction Industry 28:44

2h ago28:44

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Lisa Hinz, Founder of The Confidence Track, shares her very personal journey with imposter syndrome and how she shifted from constantly reacting to focusing upon living an intentional life. Lisa shares concrete techniques for building confidence - finding safe environments to talk about self-doubt, identifying the triggers of self-doubt, and intent…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 124) | Robert Marshall Discusses His Research of Over 800 Teams 25:17

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What are the primary differences between high-performing and low-performing teams? After decades of studying thousands of people on over 800 teams, Robert Marshall knows the answer to this question, and joined the Greatness Podcast to share his incredible insights. Top of the list - level of trust - may seem obvious, but Robert also discusses the i…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 123) | Brenda Steinberg Discusses How to Be a Strategic Thinker 31:02

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Are you viewed as a "doer" or a "strategic thinker"? Being a "doer", someone that is capable of executing with excellence, is important. Adding the ability to think strategically, being viewed as a strategic thinker by those around you, is also critical in most contexts. I loved having Brenda Steinberg, leadership consultant and executive coach, on…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 122) | Dr. Beth Hedva Discusses Her Book Betrayal, Trust, and Forgiveness 30:20

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Have you ever felt betrayed? Maybe something happens with a colleague at work? Or in a personal relationship? I feel so fortunate to have met Dr. Beth Hedva, author of Betrayal, Trust, and Forgiveness, who joined the Greatness Podcast to share her wisdom on the topic. Beth talks about how we shift from "why did this happen to me?" to "how can I gro…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 121) | Suzanne Arkel Discusses DEI in the Construction Industry 38:03

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My good friend Suzanne Arkel is a remarkable woman who has devoted her 25 year career to driving inclusivity in large construction programs. I asked Suzanne, who identifies as African American, to rate the inclusivity of the construction industry on a scale of 1 (low) to 4 (high), and I appreciate her answer - "It's a two-and-a-half . . . if there …

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Greatness Podcast (Ep. 120) | Laura Miranda Discusses Her Podcast "You Don't Look Like an Engineer" 29:59

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I have a deep appreciation for people who immigrate from one country to another. I've learned, it's hard! I can't imagine doing it as a 17-year-old who doesn't speak the language. Laura Miranda joined the Greatness Podcast to share her journey from Columbia to Australia and how that led her to a two-year technical degree and to co-founding the podc…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 119) | Erica Jones Discusses Women's Leadership in Construction 38:53

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Women lifting up other women in the construction industry is critical to our efforts to be a more inclusive industry. As part of my journey of making new construction industry friends in Kansas City I met the amazing Erica Jones, Vice President of MMC Corporation and Founder of On The Rise. This incredible program elevates women in the construction…

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Special Episode: Women in Construction Week Audio Summit 2024 Preview 14:46

3M ago14:46

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I strongly encourage those of you in the construction industry (all genders) to join myself and five other amazing construction industry podcasters for the free inaugural Women in Construction Week Audio Summit 2024! Join creator Barb Allen and myself for a preview of the Audio Summit on the Greatness podcast and sign up here - https://construction…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 118) | Bill Proudman of White Men as Full Diversity Partners Discusses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 35:11

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Bill Proudman co-founded White Men as Full Diversity Partners (WMFDP) 30 years ago to work with leaders at the intersection of equity and inclusion - helping leaders be the stewards of an inclusive culture with courage, consciousness, and competency. Bill is a white man who had the courage to "follow his heart" three decades ago when he realized th…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 117) | Steve Davies and Cara Robb Discuss the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association Womens Leadership Development Program 35:16

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Have you ever experienced a man apologizing for an all-male panel at a conference? Five years ago while attending my first Australian Pipelines and Gas (APGA) Conference in Darwin I saw APGA CEO Steve Davies do just that. Steve was so proud of the fact that he had convinced many of the industry's top leaders to come to Darwin for a senior leader pa…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 116) | Lisa Mednick Takami Discusses Her Book on Women's Leadership 33:11

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Have you ever had someone who saw more in you than you did in yourself? Or been told you're not thinking big enough, aiming high enough with your aspirations? Many people experience these feelings, including many of the women I speak with in various industries. Lisa Mednick Takami joined the Greatness Podcast to share her amazing research and assoc…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 115) | Denise Burgess Discusses Her Career as an African American Woman Leader in the Construction Industry 32:57

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My good friend Denise Burgess, a tremendous leader in the construction industry and recent inductee into the National Academy of Construction, joined the Greatness Podcast to talk about her 30-year journey as an African American woman in the industry. Denise candidly shares her experience of frequently being the only woman of color in the room. "Oh…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 114) | David Goldsmith Co-founder of the International Coaching Federation Discusses Executive Coaching 25:36

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What distinguishes a great coach from a good coach, either as a professional or as a leader coaching your team? David Goldsmith, Co-founder of the International Coaching Federation and iconic pillar of the executive coaching profession, joined the Greatness podcast to share his invaluable insights on this topic. Key nuggets - how are you, as a coac…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 113) | Pamela Meyer Discusses Her Book Staying in the Game Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future 26:46

6M ago26:46

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What keeps us in the game - be it life or work? We all know leaders that continue to be curious and "in the game" throughout their lives, but what is it that drives that ongoing curiosity? Dr. Pamela Meyer's latest book, Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future explores "embodied agile leadership".. According to P…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 112) | Jeffery Tobias Halter Discusses How We Create Inclusive Organizations 31:49

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Do you know what the number one micro-aggression against women is in the workplace? Being talked over. Believe me, I have experienced and witnessed it all too often. So what can we all do about this? How do we actively advocate for underrepresented people at work and make them feel included? Many of us understand that inclusion is important, but ho…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 111) | Dina Denham Smith Discusses Her HBR Article on Leaders Trusting Employees 28:13

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We spend a great deal of time helping leaders understand how to help employees trust them. But what happens when we as leaders lose trust in an employee? How do we understand the source of the breakdown of trust and the steps to repair it? As Dina Denham Smith describes in her HBR article and as a guest on the Greatness podcast, this breakdown in t…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 110) | Brandy McCombs Discusses Leadership in the Construction Industry 28:57

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It's so fun to find amazing women who share my passion for the construction industry. As I "co-locate" back to my home town of Kansas City after 40 years it's been fun to meet leaders there in the construction industry. Brandy McCombs, the first female Chair of The Builders, a chapter of AGC in Kansas City, joined the Greatness podcast to share her…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 109) | Rebecca Saunders Discusses Leadership and Finding Your Unique Superpowers 25:28

8M ago25:28

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What are your superpowers? Rebecca Saunders joined the greatness podcast to discuss her work in creating a global network of women business owners to feel connected and supported. Rebecca's personal experience as someone with alopecia who spent years covering this up versus owning herself inspires her work. She is bald and beautiful! As she says, "…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 108) | Bobbi Mahlab Discusses Her Global Organization Mentor Walks 25:22

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I have so much admiration for my good friend Bobbi Mahlab for starting not-for-profit Mentor Walks, a brilliant model that connects mentors and mentees once a month for an hour-long "walk and talk'' in many cities throughout the world. I have participated for years here in Australia and love it because the program is curated to match me as a mentor…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 107) | Shaun Deverson Discusses Leadership Systems Thinking, Sustainability and Change 28:55

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Systems thinking and sustainability are big topics today, and Shaun Deverson, founder of Lighthouse Futures, brought his brilliant thinking on these topics to the Greatness Podcast. Nature-base solutions and "balance" - how are we continuing to evolve our thinking, as global leaders, to focus upon our stewardship of the planet? Leveraging ancient t…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 106) | Ted Souder Former Google Executive Discusses Digital Transformation 29:17

9M ago29:17

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"Any business plan created before 2020 is obsolete." This is the post by my friend Ted Souder, former Google Executive and Global Digital Transformation Expert, that prompted me to invite him onto the Greatness podcast to discuss the future of digital transformation. Ted recommends having a "digital mindset", thinking as a company about how to have…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 105) | Donna McGeorge Discuss Her Book The ChatGPT Revolution 31:46

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Are you intimidated by ChatGPT? I am! So I invited Donna McGeorge, author of The ChatGPT Revolution, to the Greatness podcast to help me, and you, understand what Chat GPT can do for us. "Charlie", as Donna calls her ChatGPT, can do many wonderful things, like putting together a meal plan for the week including recipes and an ingredient list, or wr…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 104) | Richard David Hames Discusses Navigating the Complexity and Uncertainty of the World 29:29

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Want to know what great questions to ask yourself and your Board/organization to help navigate the volatile, uncertain, and complex world we live in today? Dr. Richard David Hames, philosopher, activist, and strategic foresight practitioner, joined the Greatness Podcast to share his global insights on this. One great question - how can you reassure…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 103) | Christelle Pillot Discusses Finding a Career You Are Passionate About 25:36

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Are you passionate about your work? Do you feel fulfilled in life? For many people I know the answer to this is "no" but they may not know what to do about it, feeling either trapped in a job or unaware of their passions. Christelle Pillot, Owner of Freedom Catcher Academy, joined the Greatness podcast to share her expertise in helping people find …

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 102) | Howard Ross Discusses Unconscious Bias and Inclusion 39:45

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Howard Ross, author, activist, "builder of innovations in the field of diversity and inclusion", and expert on bias, joins the Greatness Podcast to discuss unconscious bias and inclusion. If you are a student of inclusion and unconscious bias, as am I, this is an important podcast for you. One key point - what would it look like if a construction c…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 101) | Joel Schwarzberg Discusses His Book Get To The Point 30:25

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Do you know how to make an effective point in a meeting or presentation? Have you ever sat in a meeting thinking "is this person ever going to get to the point?"? Joel Schwarzberg, leading public speaking coach, joined the Greatness Podcast to help us understand how to be effective in sharing the "so what" of our idea. The original HBR article I re…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 100) | A Celebration of Edgar Schein 28:35

12M ago28:35

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Edgar Schein, one of the most brilliant consultants, researchers, authors, and academics, sadly passed away in January 2023. I was so fortunate to be the recipient of his coaching in the year leading up to that, and I had the bright idea of honouring Ed for the 100th episode of the Greatness podcast. I'm deeply grateful to my good friend and former…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 99) | Sabina Nawaz Shares Insights On Leadership 31:33

1y ago31:33

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"Life is messy"! Brilliant author and CEO coach Sabina Nawaz joined the Greatness podcast to share her insights on leadership after my LinkedIn post mentioning her HBR article on failure months ago received a record response. "If you're not failing enough, you're not experimenting enough, you're too much in your comfort zone". As leaders, our failu…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 98) | Martin Smith and Khurram Jamil Discuss Adaptive Learning at John Holland Group 36:02

1y ago36:02

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Would you like to cut your training costs in half and achieve higher levels of training competency? I work hard to lift up global examples of break-through thinking that lift the entire construction industry, and that also apply to other industries. Adaptive learning applies AI to reduce training time by customizing each person's training to skip w…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 97) | Sam Clark Discusses Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Construction Industry 31:52

1y ago31:52

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If you only listen to one of my podcasts, please pick this one. Why? Because guest Sam Clark, CEO of Clark Construction in Lansing Michigan, candidly shares his organization's six year diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and results in an authentic and meaningful way. Would you like for your organization to have a 99% engagement score? Or to g…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 96) | Dr. Luke Sniewski Discusses His Book - Somawise: Get Out of Your Head. Get Into Your Body. 25:18

1y ago25:18

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Are you ashamed of something you've done? Most of us are. Few of my guests on the Greatness podcast have so candidly and rawly shared their personal challenges and how their shame and guilt turned into a life passion for helping others. Luke Sniewski, author of Somawise: Get Out of Your Head. Get Into Your Body, shares his research about self care …

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 95) | Donna McGeorge Discusses Her Books on Personal Productivity and Wellbeing 32:15

1y ago32:15

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Feeling stressed? Donna McGeorge, author of The 25-minute Meeting, The First Two Hours, and The One Day Refund, joined the Greatness podcast to share her great tips for reducing our "addiction to activity" and our stress. One great point - we as leaders need to ensure we are carving time out to "think and breath" in order to show up as the best ver…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 94) | Mario Moreira Discusses His Books Being Agile and The Agile Experience 32:08

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I loved studying "agility" during my PhD - how to help organizations be nimble in the face of ever evolving business contexts. In particular, I loved finding people like Mario Moreira who dedicate their lives to helping teams and organizations be more agile. Mario's book, The Agile Enterprise, captures his work in achieving "agile transformations" …

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 93) | Jerry Eyink Discusses the National Academy of Construction Podcast Get the kNACk 28:15

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As a member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC) I am so proud of all the ways we strive to share the expertise of our 400+ members as the "virtual mentors of the industry". NAC member Jerry Eyink joined the Greatness Podcast to talk about the wonderful podcast put forth by the NAC - Get the kNACk. The diverse perspectives and areas of exp…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 92) | Rhiannon Heins Discusses Her Book The Keepers of the Light Codes 25:35

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We are all absolutely perfect, brilliant, and capable today just the way we are. It's our perception that we are imperfect that keeps us from realizing this, a simple yet profound message that Rhiannon Heins, author of The Keepers of the Light Codes, shared with me during her visit to the Greatness podcast. One point that really landed for me - we …

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 91) | Richard David Hames Discusses Leadership in the Global Context 30:33

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Capitalism doesn't work for the masses. Whether you agree or disagree with this statement, listening to Dr. Richard David Hames thoughts on the topic is worth your time. Richard is one of the leading futurists in the world and mentors significant global leaders. Richard argues that the systems designed for two billion people are not working in a wo…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 90) | Tuti Scott Discusses Gender Investing 27:10

1+ y ago27:10

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Tuti Scott is an amazing change agent and joined the Greatness podcast to share the source of her inspiration (a resilient single mom raising five kids) and her advocacy for people who are "under-resourced in the world". From supporting women athletes to her current work around gender lens investing, Tuti is making a huge difference. A shocking 1.6…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 89) | Christy Belz Discusses Her Book Oh God of Second Chances 24:15

1+ y ago24:15

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Back in 2016 I had the good fortune to share the experience of doing my TEDx Talk with my good friend and bestselling author/coach Christy Belz, an amazing experience. Christy utilized our TEDx Talk experiences, and those of 10 other women, to bring her ideas to life in her book, Oh God of Second Chances, Here I Am Again. This book is an amazing ex…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep. 88) | Jon Davies Discusses ACA Report Disrupt or Die: Transforming Australia's Construction Industry 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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Disrupt or Die: Transforming Australia's Construction Industry - a bold new report from the Australian Constructors Association. CEO Jon Davies joined the Greatness podcast to discuss the report, which delves into the construction industry issues of lagging productivity gains, the cost of conflict and lack of trust, and the challenges associated wi…

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Meghan Walsh Baby Case Hearing with Judge Robert Meadows Indian River Co Florida 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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Meghan Walsh Baby Case Hearing with Judge Robert Meadows Indian River Co Florida Episode sponsored by ChristiTasker.com - Shop Christi Tasker Miami for jewelry and accessories for you and your home. CHRISTITASKER.com ships gifts globally. Support the research of Penny L.A. Shepard: PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards to: Shepardentertainment@gmail.com Venm…

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Beverly Hills J6 Prisoner Gina Bisignano, Benjamin Fulford Meets Real Jews, Kayne, Alex Jones 2:19:26

1+ y ago2:19:26

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Christi Tasker & Penny LA Shepard are joined by Beverly Hills January 6 Prisoner Gina Bisignano whoTells ALL! Journalist Benjamin Fulford tells about meeting the real Japanese Jews. We'll be reviewing & decoding all that's going in the upside-down world, including Elon's latest tweets, Kayne's Alex Jones interview where Kanye proclaims his admirati…

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Balenciaga BAALenciaga Exposed & Upcoming SCOTUS National Emergency Election Ruling 1:04:30

1+ y ago1:04:30

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Yes, that's right - SCOTUS will be ruling on the 2020 Election, otherwise known as the {S}elections. All while Balenciaga ads trending. Learn how they're all connected and what the Military is doing. Today host Christi Tasker, co-host and executive producer of Dark Outpost and U.S. Marine & Illuminati Deep State Author Johnny Cirucci, take a deep d…

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BOOM! Tech Whistleblowers Erick & Anna Tuite Tell All, Gretchen Whitmer, Maralago 1:58:19

1+ y ago1:58:19

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Eric Tuite & Anna Tuite are dropping bombs about politician involvement. They are technology whistleblowers and are willing to share their experiences in technology. Plus, find out what occurred at Maralago over the weekend and other interesting happenings. Episode sponsored by ChristiTasker.com - Shop Christi Tasker Miami for jewelry and accessori…

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Did Kayne Weave Balenciaga Saga Web Trapping Elites? With Nick Alvear J6 Dooby Smoking Prisoner 2:04:22

1+ y ago2:04:22

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Learn all about Kanye, the companies & celebs behind the Balenciaga Saga; January 6, Prisoner & Pedowood Producer Nick Alvear joins hosts Christi Tasker & Co-Host & Dark Outpost executive producer Penny L.A. Shepard to breakdown the spiderweb. Hear the news either not covered by MSM or hidden in plain sight. Episode sponsored by ChristiTasker.com -…

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Balenciaga Spider Web & Wealthy CEO’s Family Ties & Epstein Connections 2:04:22

1+ y ago2:04:22

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The French luxury fashion tycoon Francois-Henri Pinault is entangled in the spider web of Balenciaga ads depicting minor children with BDSM gear and claims he knew nothing. We'll discuss his Epstein connections, and his child support scandal with his ex-girlfriend, Linda Evangelista, in 2012. And the Balenciaga and major fashion brand company he ke…

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SCOTUS Brunson Brothers 2020 Election Lawsuit With Guest Loy Brunson 1:31:19

1+ y ago1:31:19

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Yes, that's right - SCOTUS will be ruling on the 2020 Election, otherwise known as the {S}elections. All while Balenciaga ads trending. Learn how they're all connected and what the Military is doing. Today host Christi Tasker with, co-host and executive producer of Dark Outpost and U.S. Marine & Illuminati Deep State Author Johnny Cirucci, take a d…

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JOHN WALSH DAUGHTER MEGHAN WALSH ATTORNEY HOLLIS MANDELL NICHOLAS VENIAMIN 1:17:10

1+ y ago1:17:10

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JOHN WALSH'S DAUGHTER MEGHAN WALSH WITH ATTORNEY HOLLIS MANDELL & CHRISTI TASKER HOSTED BY NICHOLAS VENIAMIN Exposing John Walsh Child Trafficking Using CPS & NCMEC Allegations against Meghan are not crimes or a violation of the US constitution. Read MORE HERE: https://patriotsperspective.com/john-walsh-daughter-americas-most-wanted-meghan-walsh/ P…

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The Sick Minds Behind The Balenciaga Ads & Breakdown of Ad Agencies, PR Agents, & Today’s News 1:56:49

1+ y ago1:56:49

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Today's News & Breakdown of the Balenciaga pedo ads & the people behind them today at 12pmEST/11CST, Patriots Perspective host Christi Tasker will be live with co-host Penny L.A. Shepard and former secret service agent John Carman with a possible special guest. Support the research of Penny L.A. Shepard: PayPal or Amazon Gift Cards to: Shepardenter…

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Greatness Podcast (Ep 87) | Friska Wirya Discusses Transformational Change and Empowering Women 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

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Everything changes. It's life's only constant. Even when we say we're willing to adapt, we often fight it. In this episode of the Greatness podcast, change expert and digital transformation pioneer Friska Wirya talks about how adapting to new situations can benefit both individuals and organizations. Having worked with some of the major companies i…

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