In 2020 I started the What Would Amber Do? Podcast. My intention was to create a platform where I could highlight awesome entrepreneurs doing great work in the world and also position myself as a thought leader. As with most things in life, they evolve and so have I. As I continued interviewing incredible people I realized it had become less about my thoughts, and more about facilitating extraordinary conversations about the things that matter to my guests, and beyond them for the world. So ...
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E-Com secrets for brands over your favorite brew.
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Join best-selling author & comedian, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks life, love, and the universe as told through song with a new guest every week!
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Reset With Amber Lyon covers empowering natural therapies that enable one to hit the 'reset button' in life. Host Amber Lyon interviews inspiring individuals who have carved their own paths and are following their passions. Amber Lyon is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, former CNN correspondent, filmmaker, photographer, and explorer. For more information on natural medicines and therapies please visit http://www.reset.me
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Christian Felix and Shonali Bhowmik became fast friends while working as temporary workers at a huge law firm in Manhattan. They share a love of laughing and giving each other hell. They may be called hipsters, old school, mainstream, irreverent, classic, country, gangster, or rock n' roll. All labels apply. Special guests, music, and attitude every episode. Past guests include: Jeremy O. Harris, Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Buress, Keisha Zollar, H Jon Benjamin, Amber Tamblyn, JD Samson, Sanji ...
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Netflix star, producer, content creator and a proud Howard University graduate, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is stepping out with her brand-new podcast Trials to Triumphs. The interview-style show debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which includes the popular Oprah’s Super Soul podcast. As one of the lead actresses in both the movie and series Dear White People, Ashley is deeply connected to many of the premiere innovators and performers in the entertainment industry. Her personal and ...
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ERIN TRIDLE • Your Life: The Mixtape - Episode 001
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In this all-new episode, Greg is joined by ERIN TRIDLE!!! Erin Tridle is a 33-year-old American content creator who moved to Paris after falling in love with and marrying a Frenchman. Her days consist of walking around Paris with her husband, seeing friends, hanging out at a dog cafe, and making silly videos to entertain the masses. CONNECT WITH ER…
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Trials to Triumphs Special: Healing the Next Generation
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In this anthology episode, Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins revisits key insights from this season on generational healing. ABFJ looks back at how actress, comedian, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales learned to set healthy boundaries with her mother and what radical acceptance taught best-selling author Ashley C. For…
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Actress Bresha Webb sees God’s hand in all things. She talks to Ashley about moving through grief with resilience and hope. Two years ago, Bresha lost her father in the midst of filming her hit show, Run the World. Despite the pain of that season, she pushed through believing that goodness would find her on the other side of her grief. Speaking can…
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Trials to Triumphs Special: ABFJ and Friends on the Blessing of Sisterhood
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Trials to Triumphs host Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is joined by three of her best friends: Angelique, Crystel, and Madison for a special conversation on growth and the beauty of sisterhood. Reflecting on the genesis of their friendships (meeting Crystel in middle school and later, Angelique and Madison at Howard University), the group shares …
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How Dr. Anita Phillips Cultivates “The Garden Within”
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Trauma therapist, life coach, and minister Dr. Anita Phillips believes embracing our emotions with authenticity is crucial to leading a powerful life. She talks to Ashley about the connection between our emotional well-being and our spiritual and physical health. Drawing from her New York Times best-selling book, "The Garden Within," Dr. Anita reve…
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Franchesca Ramsey on Moving Forward With Ease
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Actor, writer, and speaker Franchesca Ramsey no longer believes in forcing opportunities. Franchesca talks to Ashley about the importance of pursuing alignment and ease in her career. Franchesca describes how the support she received from her parents as a child nurturing multiple creative passions continues to serve her today. She opens up about ho…
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Actress, comedian, and social justice advocate Amanda Seales has never been afraid of speaking the truth. In this candid conversation, Amanda talks to Ashley about the cost of being honest. Recalling a classroom experience in which she corrected her teacher, Amanda reveals she learned early that speaking up for what she believed in can sometimes ma…
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Hannah Fallis Bronfman Dreams Without Limits
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Wellness entrepreneur and angel investor Hannah Fallis Bronfman has never “lived in a box.” Hannah talks to Ashley about harnessing her potential and allowing herself to expand beyond her wildest dreams. As a young girl growing up biracial in New York City, Hannah’s parents taught her there were no limitations on what she could do or dream and that…
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Charity Lawson on the Magic of Opportunity
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Dancing with the Stars finalist and star of the Bachelorette Charity Lawson is living out her wildest dreams. Charity talks to Ashley about creating a vision board full of future goals. While Charity had bold dreams in mind, she never could’ve imagined the year she eventually experienced. After being nominated to compete on The Bachelor by a close …
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How Lena Waithe’s Dreams Made Room For Her
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Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor Lena Waithe has always relentlessly pursued her dreams. Ashley and Lena talk about meeting over a decade ago and the growth they’ve experienced in their friendship since their early days in Los Angeles. While Lena initially desired to pursue a career in television writing, the opportunity to star in Netflix’…
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Actress Gail Bean is trading frustration for gratitude. Gail talks to Ashley about the challenge of navigating 2023. After enduring the actor’s strike, a breakup, and saying goodbye to her hit show Snowfall, Gail found herself walking through a dark valley of uncertainty. It was difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the face of so …
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Actress Melanie Liburd knows how to fight for what she needs. She tells Ashley taking her craft into her own hands as a budding actress was one of her greatest acts of self-care. In the early stages of her career, Melanie struggled to juggle multiple auditions during Hollywood’s ‘pilot season hustle.’ Having recently moved from London to Los Angele…
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What Teyonah Parris Understands About the Magnitude of a Miracle
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Actress Teyonah Parris knows the power of co-creating with God. In this heartfelt conversation, she talks to Ashley about the process of nurturing a God-given dream. Comparing the experience of believing before seeing to walking through a pregnancy, Teyonah shares how she learned to activate her faith and remain expectant. She also discusses the im…
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April Ryan Made History Asking the Right Questions
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White House correspondent and author April Ryan has always used her voice for good. April talks to Ashley about discovering her purpose in one of America’s most prestigious political institutions. As a young girl from Baltimore, Maryland, April constantly fought to overcome adversity and being underestimated. Reflecting on her early days at the Whi…
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Karen Pittman Aligns Herself With Abundance
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Actress Karen Pittman no longer subscribes to a scarcity mindset. The Nashville native talks to Ashley about learning to align herself with abundance and claiming what was rightfully hers. Karen describes the major transitions of her life including shifting from the cutthroat financial world to attending NYU’s prestigious acting program...while pre…
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Brandi Sellerz-Jackson Thrives in Community
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Doula and author Brandi Sellerz-Jackson understands the power of sharing our stories in community. She talks to Ashley about growing up in Alabama and functioning in survival mode. When she found the courage to revisit her childhood trauma in therapy later in life, Brandi discovered that healing happens in community. Brandi also discusses her work …
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Wendy Raquel Robinson is “Dreaming Awake”
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Award-winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson has learned how to sit in her dreams. The South-Central LA native talks to Ashley about the defining moments in her life and career; from her early days taking the stage at Howard University to starring in the long-running hit series, The Game. No stranger to the grind of the entertainment business, Wendy…
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Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Samara Joy accomplished a major feat when she was awarded Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammys. But just two months later, she realized her newfound success came with new challenges. Samara talks to Ashley about prioritizing rest in the midst of walking in her purpose. She also shares the importance of taking breaks …
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Model Achieng Agutu is Stepping into Her “Grounded Era”
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Blogger and model Achieng Agutu no longer lives within societal confines. The self-proclaimed “Confidence Queen” talks to Ashley about learning to love herself and confidently step into her power. As a child growing up in Kisumu, Kenya, Achieng knew all about the unwritten rules dictating how women in that society should behave. But as she grew old…
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Emmy-nominated actress and Human Rights Advocate, Angelica Ross uses her privilege for purpose. Angelica talks to Ashley about embracing her essence and fighting for what she believes in despite the cost. When a series of unfortunate events led to a fallout with one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers, Angelica chose not to buckle and bend under…
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Sanya Richards-Ross Knows the Power of Prayer and Preparation
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Four-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sanya Richards-Ross talks to Ashley about understanding the power of the tongue. From predicting her Olympic win at the age of nine, to preparing herself to retire from track and field, prayer and preparation have served Sanya in powerful ways throughout her life. Sanya als…
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Comedian and actress Nicole Byer’s superpower is authenticity. In this candid conversation, Nicole talks to Ashley about gratitude, discovering her creative voice, and being unapologetically herself. Despite the entertainment industry’s subjective and fickle nature, Nicole has always trusted her brand of funny. The Emmy-nominated host emphasizes th…
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CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole knows the road toward purpose-driven work is paved with successes and failures. After a grease fire destroyed her first restaurant in New York City, Pinky relocated to Atlanta where she developed the concept for her now multi-million dollar restaurant chain, Slutty Vegan. Pinky talks to Ashley about how t…
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Dr. Iyanla Vanzant Lives Life in Full Bloom
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Life coach and bestselling author, Dr. Iyanla Vanzant is no longer playing small. While the world may know her as a masterful spiritual teacher, Dr. Iyanla confesses to Ashley that there are some days where she forgets to embrace her full power. Dr. Vanzant shares how her phrase of the year “full bloom” is helping her live life to the fullest. The …
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CEO and Boxing Champion, Laila Ali has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Laila talks to Ashley about the trials and triumphs of following in her famous father's footsteps as a young woman. Despite initially lacking her dad’s approval, Laila defied the odds and claimed her spot as one of the boxing greats when she became an undefeated worl…
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Necole Kane Knows the Power of a Positive Mindset
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Media mogul Necole Kane lives a lifestyle of abundance. The serial entrepreneur talks to Ashley about overcoming rock bottom moments in her career after finding global success as celebrity gossip blogger, Necole Bitchie. Necole says her unwavering belief that her purpose was always greater than “giving good tea” led her to sunset her blog and launc…
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Nicole Avant Leads a Significant Life by Choosing Joy
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Author, producer, and philanthropist Nicole Avant knows how to make life count. In her discussion with Ashley, Nicole talks about the importance of choosing happiness in the face of adversity and honoring the legacy of her community. Avant shares her personal journey of finding courage and making intentional choices to maintain joy after the sudden…
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Actress Kylie Bunbury is intentionally vulnerable enough to discover her true self. In her conversation with close friend Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Kylie lets go of her “armor” and reveals secrets from her past to tell her most authentic story. Kylie opens up about the sexual abuse she experienced growing up, and how she’s healing on the ot…
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Glory Edim Cultivated a Space for Black Excellence and Built a Legacy
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Attending Howard University transformed Glory Edim’s life. The author and founder tells Ashley how her unique experience at “HU” inspired her to create Well-Read Black Girl, a book club and community for Black women. In this conversation, Glory reflects on her journey with Well-Read Black Girl, from its humble beginnings as a Brooklyn-based bookclu…
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Political commentator, professor and star of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac, Dr. Wendy Osefo lives life with intention. In her conversation with Ashley, Dr. Osefo talks about growing up with the pressure of her family’s expectations and the pain of always being the new girl. Despite not liking school, Wendy earned four degrees to appease her mo…
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Edwina Findley Dickerson Trusts God’s Plan
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Actress Edwina Findley Dickerson learned to embrace the God story of her life. In this powerful conversation, Edwina takes Ashley back to her early days cultivating her faith in Washington, D.C. TheIf Loving You Is Wrongstar describes how God orchestrated divine appointments at critical turning points in her life. Over the years she’s trained her e…
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Willingness Transformed Kellee Stewart’s Life
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Actress and award-winning fertility advocate Kellee Stewart prioritizes her happiness in every chapter of her life. Kellee shares with Ashley how the painful ending to a long-term relationship was the catalyst for her decision to freeze her eggs. Although this decision was not originally in her plans, she talks about how her fertility journey led h…
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What Ashley C. Ford Understands About the Miracle of Grace
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Best-selling author Ashley C. Ford was raised in survival mode. In her conversation with ABFJ, she talks about the impact of growing up with an incarcerated father and a fraught relationship with her young, single mother. Without the safety of a nurturing caregiver, Ashley grew up believing she only had herself to count on. Years later during an ey…
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Michelle Hord Walks Through Life’s Fires by Faith
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From a very young age, author and media executive Michelle Hord longed to become a mother. When she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Gabrielle, Michelle was living a dream fulfilled. Seven years later, after losing her daughter at the hands of her ex-husband, Michelle found herself living her worst nightmare. In this deeply moving conversa…
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How Ballerina Ingrid Silva Learned to Defy Gravity
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Hailing from modest beginnings in Rio de Janeiro, ballerina and activist Ingrid Silva discovered her aptitude for dance at the tender age of eight. In her conversation with Ashley, Ingrid describes feeling free the very first moment she stepped on stage. From there, the precocious but shy dancer promised herself she would push past her fears and be…
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Author and Poet Arielle Estoria hasn’t always recognized her worth. In her vulnerable conversation with Ashley, Arielle explains how engaging in constant comparison throughout her life made her feel small. While uplifting other women with inspiring words always came naturally to her, Arielle often struggled to encourage herself. Raised as a pastor’…
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Ari Lennox Embraces Her Evolution and The Power of an Apology
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In the Season 2 Trials to Triumphs premiere, Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Ari Lennox sits down with Ashley during the 2023 Essence Festival in New Orleans. Both DMV natives, they discuss their childhood and humble beginnings as artists navigating survival jobs until landing their big breaks. Ari opens up about her battles with anxiety…
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Teaser: Trials To Triumphs - Season 2 Starts Aug 14th
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Trials To Triumphs Season 2 Starts August 14th! New Episodes Every Monday!By OWN Podcasts
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56. “It Just Worked:” The Howard Elliott Experience with PIM | Derek Foster
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Derek Foster, Director of Ecommerce at The Howard Elliott Collection, joined Nate Svoboda on this episode of E-Commerce with Coffee?! to talk about the brand’s experience implementing the next-gen Amber Engine PIM. When Derek says that he has “no shortage of words” on the topic, it’s true! He speaks with precision and leaves no stones unturned. He …
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55. The Ecosystem of Delivery Times and the Customer Experience with Irina Poddubnaia, Founder of TrackMage
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Irina Poddubnaia is the founder of TrackMage.com, a shipment tracking software for e-commerce businesses. She joins E-Commerce with Coffee?! to chat with host Nate Svoboda about delivery times and how they impact the customer experience and all other aspects of the post-purchase experience. Listen to the full episode to hear how it all comes togeth…
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54. Innovation Roadmaps with Imteaz Ahamed, Director of Performance Marketing - Nutrition at Reckitt
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Imteaz Ahamed, the Director of Performance Marketing - Nutrition at Reckitt, joins E-Commerce with Coffee?! host Nate Svoboda to talk about how to plan for innovation. It’s not something elusive that only comes when someone has a brainwave—instead, it’s baked into your business processes and systems. Imteaz offers memorable anecdotes and tons of pe…
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BRIAN SIMS • Your Life: The Mixtape - Episode 59
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On episode 59, Greg is joined by the iconic BRIAN SIMS!!! Brian Sims is a distinguished civil rights advocate and public policy expert from Philadelphia, PA. A 5-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Sims became the first out LGBT member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly when he was elected in 2011. He has extensive experienc…
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53. What Successful E-Com Innovation Looks Like with Sneha Narahalli, VP Head of Product at Sephora
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Sneha Narahalli, VP Head of Product at Sephora, joins E-Commerce with Coffee?! host Nate Svoboda to talk about what successful technology transformations look like. Sneha artfully outlines answers to each question that are each mini-systems in and of themselves. How does a brand avoid acquiring too much overlapping technology? She has a system for …
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GIL & AMBER from THE MIND BUZZ PODCAST • Your Life: The Mixtape - Episode 58
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On episode 58, Greg is joined by entrepreneurs and hosts of The Mind Buzz GIL & AMBER!!! The Mindbuzz is a pragmatic conversation that explores culture and society. An archive of interesting stories from today's creatives with a high range of commentary from artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, activists, podcasters, and people just like you! The pod…
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52. Talent Development and the “One Life We Have” with Kristy Jones, Organizational Development Leader at Meijer
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Kristy Jones, the Manager of Leadership Development Programs at Meijer, has worked in some capacity in talent development for almost 25 years. Her trajectory was unconventional, but her story explains so much of the insight she possesses. She’s been at Meijer now for a decade, and she joins host Nave Svoboda on this episode of E-Commerce with Coffe…
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KATIE • Your Life: The Mixtape - RAGNAROK
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KATIE returns to Your Life: The Mixtape but this time it's to face the judgement of you, the listeners, as this... Is... RAGNAROK! You can catch Katie on Books & Bourbon (Wednesdays monthly) and on Twitter at @artnmusic4life, on Instagram at @beautybygrayart, and on TikTok at @ktblue84 ! SUPPORT THIS SHOW…
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