Best Ann Landers Podcasts (2024)

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210. Master Esthetician Angela Caglia On How She is Ringing in A New Era of Clinically Proven Better-Aging Skincare, Her A-List Clientele, and How She Creates Cutting-Edge Skincare Technology 45:39

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A master esthetician for 28 years, Angela Caglia, has spent more than 30,000 hours practicing and perfecting her craft. Trained by paramedical skincare experts in France and guided by leading stem cell scientists, chemists, and her robust knowledge of ingredients, her unique approach to skincare is grounded in biocompatible treatments that utilize …

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 33 | Wes Schmitz 55:44

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This week's guest, Wes Schmitz, was raised in a small farming community in central Illinois. While growing up, he retreated deeper and deeper into the closet, forced there by the rhetoric around him. In college, homophobic jokes on campus and in the frat house kept him in the closet. Wes came out at age 29, emerging from the darkness and into a bri…

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Our Host Emily Landers Updates Us on The Incredible Growth of Our Shop, How She Is Growing in Her Career, and How to Prioritize Gratitude When Things Don't Go Your Way 39:07

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In today's episode, Emily updates listeners on the growth of HSDT through the podcast and the shop. She also shares professional and personal updates we know listeners will enjoy hearing. As always she shares a positive outlook on the different stages and seasons of life listeners may be walking through. We can't wait to hear what you think of toda…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 32 | Raymond J Brune 38:31

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TW: Bullying. Raymond J Brune is Anne-Marie's special guest on this week's episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories. So many people are a slave to their trauma; trauma that results from sexual abuse, accidents, the loss of a loved one, terrorism – even bullying. The impacts of trauma can last a lifetime. Raymond found a path to healing and …

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209. Meghan Guffey on Marketing, The Early Years of Her Successful Career, and How She Plans to Scale Bea Colette Through Hardwork and Passion 1:14:04

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Meghan Guffey spent a decade in New York City working in advertising sales and brand partnerships until she eventually settled down in Dallas, TX in 2020 to start a family with her husband Peter. Outside of work, family, fashion, and travel have always been her greatest passions, with Europe serving as her main source of inspiration. Once Meghan be…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 31 | Jamie Winters 45:52

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This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal chats with psychotherapist and art therapist, Jamie Winters. Jamie's professional experiences encompass a variety of roles, including social worker, educator, fine artist, farmer and yoga teacher. Jamie combines her love of neuroscience, psychology, art, nature, movement, an…

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208. Park & Oak Founders, Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto, Discuss How They Built Their Nationally Sought After Design Firm and What's Next For Them 53:14

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Today's guests will inspire your eye for design and beauty! Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto founded the Park & Oak interior design studio in 2015. They are known for creating homes that are visually stunning, yet functional and comfortable. Their work, rooted in the art of timeless style, is driven by the belief that design can be used to creat…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 30 | Ronda Landers & Jonda Valentine 50:12

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In this very special Part 1 episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal speaks with identical twins Ronda Landers and Jonda Valentine, both later-in-life lesbians and founders of Nashville's iconic bar, The Lipstick Lounge. Ronda and Jonda's stories reflect their remarkable journeys, beginning with growing up with their…

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207. Proper Portraits Founder, Anne Caroline Hill, on Creating Affordable and Beautiful Portraits 56:39

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Proper Portraits started like most businesses—creating a thoughtful solution for an unfulfilled need. Anne Caroline and her husband were looking for an affordable portrait option for their son to capture his personality at a young age. While they were (and are!) very interested in commissioning an oil portrait, they knew he was not at the right age…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 29 | Dr. Andreya Jones & Angie Zimmerman 1:01:31

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Therapist Dr. Andreya Jones and sex and relationship coach Angie Zimmerman are kink-aware practitioners whose work is centered on helping individuals have more rewarding relationships and fulfilling sex lives. Deconstructing from conservative religion, overcoming history of sexual abuse, finding acceptance in community, exploring polyamory, and fin…

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206. Jennifer Hunt on Her Successful Stationary Brand Dogwood Hill, the Ultimate Purveyor of Semi-Custom Stationery and Wedding Paper for Discerning Clients 58:35

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Jennifer Hunt’s Dogwood Hill is representative of all the ways her products can be enjoyed: a church for weddings and baptisms, a tearoom for social gatherings, a pond for summer celebrations, a town square where shops and entrepreneurs can be found, and homes where parties are planned, rooms are decorated, and holiday cards are addressed. Each det…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 28 | Ayce Kyptyn 50:17

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This week on CO&B, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes somatic embodiment and sex coach, Ayce Kypton. Ayce's story relates a journey of coming into his authentic gender, embracing transmasculine identity, emerging from conservative faith tradition, and stepping into his sexuality after decades of celibacy. His story is also one of perseverance, as Ayce…

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205. Author Julie Bennett on Motherhood, Fighting for Family, Battling Breast Cancer, and How We Can Bring Belonging to Our Communites 41:04

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Julie Bennett and her husband, Chris, are passionate about how to combat our loneliness epidemic, build deep connection, and fight for (not with!) the ones you love, no matter what challenges you face. In a time when so many suffer from isolation and it feels like developing authentic relationships and true belonging is harder than ever, Chris and …

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 27 | Ann Russo 56:25

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Ann Russo is a licensed clinical social worker, sex-positive therapist and founder of AMR Therapy. A therapist with over 20 years of experienced, she specializes in servicing marginalized communities, particularly in areas of sex positivity, queer issues, and religious trauma. Ann is a dedicated advocate for modern women's sexuality and is the auth…

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204. New York Based Artist, Clare Spooner, Shares Her Journey Around The World and Her Path to Success as an Artist 50:58

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Today’s guest is New York City based artist Clare Spooner. Clare’s a painter working in watercolor and oil and she also accepts commissions for custom paintings. Clare lives and works in NYC and travels often, usually to her home state of Virginia or to Europe. And when all else fails, she takes a visit to the Met for a little escape! Art history s…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 26 | Contemplating Divorce 53:44

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Struggling with the decision of whether to leave your marriage? This week on the Coming Out & Beyond podcast, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back producer Barb Rowlandson to talk about divorce as you're coming out. Many of the clients Anne-Marie and Barb work with have the challenge of untangling long-term marriages, and the process can be fraught…

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203. Jordan Soderholm, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of ⁠Ranger Station⁠, an American Heritage Fragrance Brand Shares How You Can Scale Your Buisness and The Lessons She's Learned Along The Way 48:00

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Jordan Soderholm is co-founder and chief growth officer of Ranger Station, an American heritage fragrance brand founded in 2015 with husband Steve Soderholm, and founder of Nashville Candle + Supply, a private label and custom candle manufacturing company established in 2021. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jordan came to Nashville in 2009 to stu…

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Emily's Edit | 6.28 20:52

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Likely our favorite Emily's Edit yet! Sharing more about the team here at HSDT, shop updates, and what's on the horizon. Our DMs are always open as is our new Social Club Channel on IG! Connect with us @howdshedothatpodcast on Instagram and don't forget to join our newsletter linked in our highlights on social. We will talk to you soon!FOLLOW EMILY…

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202. How The Sisters Behind LeMel Grew Their Brand From an Etsy Shop to Welcoming Guests to Their Showroom 47:42

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Today's guests and new shophsdt.com brand, Jen and Mel, are the sisters behind LeMel. They've always loved to play with each other’s style and they love, love, love helping clients find a first (or latest!) piece to add to your jewelry stack.Anything that’s available in their shop is something they love, would wear themselves, and probably test-wor…

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201. Little Spoon On Being The Leading DTC Brand and First End-to-End Platform for Kid’s Nutrition With Co-Founder Angela Vranich 49:26

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Today's guest is Angela Vranich, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Little Spoon, the leading DTC brand and first end-to-end platform for kid’s nutrition. Today, Angela and her team are responsible for feeding millions of babies and kids each month, which is no small task. But just 6 years ago, Angela and her partner Ben didn’t have any cu…

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Our 200th Episode with Emily Landers | Emily's HSDT Story, The History of The Podcast, How She Created A Business Sharing Female Founders' Stories and What's Next for Your Favorite Podcast & Shop 49:57

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To celebrate our 200th episode and 4 years of How’d She Do That, we are showcasing our very own Emily Landers.Emily Landers is a host, author, and entrepreneur. The native Texan, who graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Communication, Class of 2013, moved to New York City upon graduating and began her career interning at Footlocker, Inc. S…

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199. Claudia Garrard, Designer and Founder of Lenora, on How She is Currently Building Her Lifestyle Brand, The Lessons She is Learning Along The Way, and What's Next For Her 42:50

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Designed by Claudia Garrard and handmade by the 38 trusted seamstresses who comprise our sewing room, Lenora's offerings bear an unmistakable, unparalleled mark of quality. The story of Lenora is a special one. It all started with Dina Yang, a pioneering Vietnamese designer whose expertise and superior craftsmanship set the industry standard. Event…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 25 | Jill Holiday 41:43

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This week on the CO&B podcast, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes later-in-life lesbian and adventurer, Jill Holiday. Jill's story is one of remarkable perseverance and personal discovery. After becoming a teen mom, years of home schooling and a heteronormative life, Jill took a bold step out of her comfort zone and spent months hiking the Appalachian…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 24 | The Messy Middle 59:24

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"The Messy Middle" is the term coming out coaches use to describe the process of transformation from a straight life to life as an LGBTQIA+ person. In this episode Anne-Marie Zanzal invites her producer and fellow coming out coach, Barbara Rowlandson, do discuss the ins and outs and best practices for navigating this challenging time. Tune in for s…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 23 | Trent Clifford 57:49

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This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal interviews queer author, playwright, abuse survivor, and former pastor, Trent Clifford. Trent's debut book, Reclaiming Faith, is a tender yet practical approach to uniting the spirituality you love with the religion you've lost. After surviving marital abuse and religious di…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 22 | Miriam Grace (4) 47:09

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In this episode, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back psychotherapist and later-in-life lesbian Miriam Grace to talk about parenting and relationships with young adult children. With the strong trend of 'grey' divorces (divorces after age 50), many people find their grown children have a difficult time with changes to their parents' relationship. A…

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Emily's Edit | 6.3 19:54

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Today, I am sharing more insight into our conversations from last week and this weekend, that we had on social media. I loved hearing anonymously from so many of you about your businesses, sales, and growth online. It continues to be a fascinating topic and one I am looking forward to continuing to discuss. As always, if something stands out to you…

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Emily’s Edit | 5.31 4:54

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Emily update! Emily shares recent podcast recordings and discusses the surprising income many influencers are sharing with her anonymously on social media. She also discussing growing HSDT’s email marketing campaigns and encourages listeners to reach out should they ever want to continue these conversations offline. The HSDT team is wishing you a w…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 21 | Brian McNaught 42:32

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Dubbed "the Godfather of Gay Diversity Training" by the New York Times, Brian McNaught is considered on of the world's leading corporate diversity consultants dealing with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer issues in the workplace. In this lively discussion, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and Brian McNaught talk about his coming out story, how h…

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198. Monica Rich Kosann on How She Went From Successful Photographer to Creating Her Well-Known Luxury Label and Eponymous Jewlery Line 43:33

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Today’s guest is fine jeweler, Monica Rich Kosann. Monica started out as a photographer many years ago capturing her client's stories through film (she was the primary family photographer for multiple celebrities). She then started gifting her clients vintage card cases with their photos as a thank you and from there began designing lockets. This s…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 20 | Nancy Shadlock 39:33

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Nancy Shadlock is a missionary-kid-turned-youth-pastor-turned-spiritual-director-turned-coming out coach. When Nancy discovered that she didn't have to divorce her spirituality to embrace her sexuality, she started creating the life she always dreamed of but feared would never be possible. Now, as the founder of Centered Counseling and Coaching and…

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197. Lila Limon, Founder & Creative Director of Squeeze De Citron, on Scaling Her Business, and Representing the Work of Talented Artisans From Around The World 45:24

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Lila Limon, the visionary behind Squeeze De Citron®, serves as both the founder and creative director of this vibrant line of handcrafted bags and totes, skillfully brought to life by Mexican artisans.Nestled in the picturesque Old Greenwich, CT, she passionately curates all in-house designs, infusing each creation with her unique touch and creativ…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 19 | Pulaski Pride 37:39

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Erika and Layla Quinones are an married couple who started an annual Pride celebration in their small town of Pulaski, TN. What began as a plan to welcome about 40 people to a potluck with a few vendors turned out to be an event that drew over 1300 visitors to the community. Pulaski has the dubious distinction of being the community where the KKK, …

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196. Nicole Brewer, Founder and CEO of Classic Whimsy, Shares How She Began Her Business with a Simple Yet Profound Idea: To Celebrate Life's Special Moments in Style 53:08

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Today’s guest, Nicole Brewer, is the founder of Classic Whimsy!Classic Whimsy (formerly called “smocked auctions”) is a leading D-to-C retailer for infants and kids clothing, specializing in smocked and everyday pieces for celebrating all of life’s special moments.Nicole leveraged a handful of social media followers who were drawn to her smocked cl…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 18 | Marcie Macari 42:02

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Resiliency is the theme of this week's episode as host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes speaker and author, Marcie Macari. Marcie's life story has been a master class in resiliency, as she has faced numerous extraordinary challenges, which includes being abandoned and stranded in South Africa with her infant daughter after being shunned by her ex-husband…

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195. Emily Hostetler, Co-Founder of Heaven on Earth, Shares How She Creates Unforgettable Retreats 51:02

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Today’s guest is Emily Hostetler, Co-Founder of Heaven on Earth festivals. Emily is native of Boulder, Colorado, is a dedicated music and art enthusiast and mom of four. She loves traveling and being outdoors whenever possible. With dual degrees in music and art, she seamlessly intertwines her creative passions while homeschooling her kids and spit…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 17 | Estrangement with Miriam Grace 1:00:14

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Over a quarter of adults are estranged from their parents. One of the greatest concerns that people face when coming out later in life is estrangement from their children. In this week's episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back guest Miriam Grace for a vulnerable discussion on parent/child estrangement …

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Nicola Bathie is LIVE on ShopHSDT.com 6:30

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I am so excited to share that previous guest Nicola Bathie is live on our shop! Listen in as I give you all an update on the podcast, as well as new brands arriving on the shop, my most recent purchase, and opening my DMS for any specific topics that I can cover that would be helpful to you all! As always, thank you for your encouragement and excit…

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194. Beth Greenlaw on Creating a Brand That Transforms Sails Into Nautically Inspired Totes Made to Last and Inspire Many 42:40

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We’re thrilled to share that today’s guest is the founder of Sea Bags, Beth Greenlaw. Sea Bags are born as sails and transformed into nautically inspired totes and accessories that bring their customers great happiness. You see, they believe that sails soak up sun, salt, smiles and adventure.Of course they clean their sails before they make them in…

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WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! 8:03

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Sharing a personal update with you all as well as the inside scoop on recent recordings and all things email marketing for shophsdt.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 16 | Krista Oakes 52:54

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Krista Oakes is a certified yoga and meditation teacher specializing in working with beginners and seniors. She teaches gentle and chair yoga classes in Daytona Beach, Florida and nationally, online. Krista leads group wellness retreats and teaches yoga and meditations to corporations. Her classes focus on safety, proper body alignment, mindfulness…

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Shop Update | How We’re Moving Forward With Our E-Commerce Shop and Growing Our Customer Base 2:54

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shophsdt.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support

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193. Soon Hagerty Shares her Global Brand Communications Experience and Incredible Life Story 41:15

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When she was four, Soon’s family fled Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. After a perilous 12 days on a boat and another six months at a refugee camp, the family ultimately settled in Fresno, California, sponsored by an uncle who had fought for the South Vietnamese. Her parents’ determination to create a successful life in America by becoming ent…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 15 | Mallory Hanfling 51:15

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Fellow later-in-lifer and Philadelphia-based therapist Mallory Hanfling is our special guest on this episode of CO&B. Her practice, Courage to Grow Counseling, caters to the Queer community, working with individuals and couples, specializing in identity development, coming out, communication skills, and connecting with one's most authentic self. Ma…

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192. Sophie von Oertzen, the founder of Sophie Williamson Design on The Many Paths She's Traveled, and How You Can Shop Her Bold Interiors & Design while Minimizing Your Environmental Impact 57:25

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Today's guest is Sophie von Oertzen, the founder of Sophie Williamson Design.Throughout her childhood, Sophie witnessed numerous scenes of Gastfreundschaft at joyful dinner parties with her parents’ friends, family holiday gatherings, and society events. And it’s those memories of listening in on the buzz of conversations and raucous laughter share…

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Emily’s Edit | 4.14 16:34

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No notes, just me thinking of you all, and sharing what’s on my mind! In this 15 minute clip we’re chatting all things business, shophsdt sales, longevity and securing podcast sponsors.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 14 | Tonda McKay 54:03

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Lesbian dating – specifically when a long-time out lesbian dates a newly out lesbian – is the topic of this week's episode, featuring guest conversationalist, Tonda McKay. In addition to being an award-winning photographer and community advocate, Tonda holds a very special role of distinction: she is wife to podcast host, Anne-Marie Zanzal! Tonda a…

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191. Holst + Lee Founder, Natalie Holst, on Growing Her Business into The Brand We All Know and Love, The Many Different Stages of Her Brand, and What's On The Horizon For Her Team 50:23

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Today's guest is Natalie Holst, Founder of HOLST + LEE. HOLST + LEE believes jewelry can be the most transformative thing you can wear. These words spoken by the iconic Iris Apfel is the core principle and inspiration for Natalie's company. Their collections are inspired by the vivid colors of art, music, nature, and the symbols that make life beau…

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 13 | Nita Agustin 53:09

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Nita Agustin is a Queer and gender affirming clinical counselor based in Burnaby, B.C., Canada. Their jam is helping Queer youth and young adults find alignment within themselves so they can feel confident showing up in their own skin. This is accomplished by finding words to name their experiences and discover ways to live on their own terms. In t…

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190. Laura Park of Laura Park Design on Building Her Business and The Inspiration Behind It 37:47

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Today’s guest is Laura Park of Laura Park Designs. A self-taught artist, Laura’s passion for painting began in her childhood as she explored the world of color in her grandmother’s art studio. Laura took to painting full-time in 2012, pulling inspiration from her travels and personal experiences. Before long, Laura’s art started to gain recognition…

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