Best Deirdre Breakenridge Podcasts (2024)

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Charity Herndon '19 on Being an Author, Teaching, & How Writing Became Her Superpower 34:53

4d ago34:53

34:53

Charity Herndon '19 is a skilled and passionate author. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Herndon talking about her road to Rowan and how she became a writer. Herndon discusses her debut novel - Other Side of the Tracks. Also, she outlines her writing process and how she balances writing along with teaching children. You can find a copy of Other …

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Phillies PA Announcer Dan Baker '68 on Following His Passion, Baseball, & Overcoming Adversity 50:11

23d ago50:11

50:11

Philadelphia Phillies public address announcer Dan Baker is a Delaware Valley institution. Baker has been a fixture on the Philadelphia sports scene and at Phillies games for over 50 years. The latest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Baker sharing his keys to success with announcing; his days at Glassboro State College; how he overcame a ca…

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Bob Catania '76 on His WGLS Days, Working in the Music Industry, & Today's Music 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

Bob Catania '76 has a love affair with music. Whether it was his early days at WGLS-FM at then-Glassboro State College or working with U2, Catania always found his way back to music. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold catches up with the music industry veteran. Learn how a job in a mailroom became a wonderful career. He talks about his career with vario…

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Deirdre Breakenridge ’88 on What Your Body Language Means & How To Read People 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

Deirdre Breakenridge ’88 is an author, reads 50 books per year, and can analyze your body language in the blink of an eye. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold finds the communications specialist talking about the art of body language, how to read another person, and what your body language says about you. Elsewhere, she discusses the Glassboro party scen…

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BTBG Special: #ProfSweethearts Edition - Part 2 1:05:21

2M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

The second part of the #ProfSweethearts edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold is here. Find out how heartbreak, chance encounters, and chemistry led Profs down the road of love. The couples interviewed include: Chris & Violet Leak Martin Rob Friedman & Caroline Robertson Constantine Dean Pella & Kate Juniewicz Nicole Rowe & Lamont Nutter…

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BTBG Special: #ProfSweethearts Edition - Part 1 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Love is in the air as the Beyond the Brown & Gold crew visit with three couples that found love at Glassboro State College/Rowan University as a #ProfSweethearts edition of the podcast. These stories provide the love, triumph, and heartbreak that comes with dating in college. The couples interviewed include: Phil & Kari Janisse Scott & Katie Stys E…

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Michael Licisyn '06 on Working for the Phillies and Life as a Filmmaker 40:00

3M ago40:00

40:00

Rowan University graduate Michael Licisyn '06 never intended to have a life working in sports. However, years after graduating, the Radio/TV/Film major found himself working for his favorite sports team - the Philadelphia Phillies - and winning two Emmys. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold covers Licisyn's rise through the ranks to become Video Content …

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Taylor Henry '18, M'21 on Her Love of Music, Writing a Book & Teaching 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

Rowan University graduate Taylor Henry '18, M'21 cultivated her love of music and writing in Glassboro. These days, she devotes her time to teaching at Rowan University and being a radio on-air personality. A new edition of Beyond The Brown & Gold catches up with Henry, who details how she found her voice at Rowan Radio, developed a tremendous viny…

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Robert Baumgartner ’06, M’11 on Being a History Teacher, His Favorite Era, & Taylor Swift 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

Once a Rowan University student, Robert Baumgartner '06, M'11 is now giving back to his alma mater as a history teacher. The newest Beyond the Brown & Gold catches up with Baumgartner, who describes his transition from teaching at high school to teaching history at Rowan University. Also, he talks about his favorite era, his love of history, workin…

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Betty (Bowe) Castor ’63 on Being a Trailblazer, International Travel & Spending Time on Air Force One 36:36

5M ago36:36

36:36

Betty (Bowe) Castor '63 is a legend in the Glassboro area and a female trailblazer. The new Beyond The Brown & Gold visits with Castor as she recounts her days in the 'Boro and how the Bowe name became such a fixture in Glassboro. Also, she explains the challenges of being a working female in the 60s and beyond; being appointed to the Fulbright Sch…

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Alex Pollock ’15, MA ’17 & Caroline Kubach ’15, MA ’17 on Music, Teaching Children, & Being A Duo 39:36

5M ago39:36

39:36

Alex Pollock '15, MA '17 and Caroline Kubach '15, MA '17 met at Rowan University as freshmen guitar majors. Recently married, the couple stops by Beyond The Brown & Gold to discuss their journey of love and music. Along with playing as a musical duo throughout the country, the couple also finds time to teach music to children in Kennett Square PA. …

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Michael Connallon, Jr. ’00 on Business, Working Overseas & Giving Back to Rowan University 34:33

6M ago34:33

34:33

Michael Connallon, Jr. '00 is currently executive director and senior relationship manager with JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s Agency Securities Finance business. He stops by to chat on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Connallon shares his worldly business experiences that landed him in London and Hong Kong. Furthermore, Connallon discusses what …

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Stephanie Poe-Cerdan ’19 on Being a Non-Traditional Student, Hospice Care, & Business Ownership 33:34

6M ago33:34

33:34

Stephanie Poe-Cerdan '19 says there is no such thing as a bad day. Find out why from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences graduate on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. She covers her road to a Rowan University degree as a non-traditional student and how she started caring for people at nine years old. Serving as CEO & Executive Direc…

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Joe Wagner ’04 on ChatGPT, AI, & Jiu-Jitsu 35:08

7M ago35:08

35:08

Once upon a time Joe Wagner '04 was working towards a computer science degree at Rowan University. Now, he is a Cloud Architect at Vanguard. A long and winding road that includes his days as a Rowan University student, jiu-jitsu, and working overseas in England is detailed on a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. Also, he offers thoughts on how…

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Maureen (Maguire) St. John ’78, ’87 on Black Sabbath, Springsteen, & Abstract Art 38:01

7M ago38:01

38:01

Find out why the arts has played such an important role in the life of Maureen (Maguire) St. John '78, '87 on a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. St. John is a studio artist, photographer and retired art educator, who loves to educate on the finer points of art. The two-time Glassboro State College graduate shares her unique experiences growi…

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BTBG MINISODE: Rowan University Homecoming 2023 is Almost Here! 4:25

7M ago4:25

4:25

Rowan University Homecoming 2023 kicks off on Monday, October 9 and lasts until Sunday, October 15. As Rowan University celebrates its 100th anniversary, find out how you can be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular from Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot in a special Beyond the Browan and Gold minisode!…

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Hannah Battiste ’15 on Dance, Psychology, & Finding Your Passion 31:55

8M ago31:55

31:55

How does a South Jersey native end up in the Pacific Northwest? Let Hannah Battiste '15 tell you all about it in a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. As a Rowan University student, Battiste spent her time as a part of Student University Programmers, Rowan After Hours, and more. She shares her memories of Rowan and life after Glassboro which in…

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Matt Graifer ’08 on Being an Entertainer, Fashion, & Life with the Savannah Bananas 43:08

8M ago43:08

43:08

Rowan University graduate Matt Graifer '08 is many things including a father, a high school history teacher, and notably the on-field host for the notorious Savannah Bananas baseball team. Dubbed "The Young Professor" and "Chief Potassium Enthuasist," Graifer stopped by Beyond The Brown & Gold to share some wisdom on how a flashy wardrobe and outgo…

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Michael Facchin ’08 on the Badger Den, E-Commerce, & Dashboard Confessional 41:48

8M ago41:48

41:48

Once upon a time, Michael Facchin '08 was serenading students with songs while living at Rowan University. Now, he takes the Beyond the Brown & Gold crew inside the Badger Den. Facchin covered his time living in South Korea, his love of music, and the world of e-commerce. He shared his experiences while being a Rowan University student and how he w…

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Alexandra (Carella) McGroarty ’12 on Women in the Workplace, Handling Grief, & Tattoos 39:20

9M ago39:20

39:20

Balancing a career in human resources, being an author, and a single mom is all in a day's work for Alexandra (Carella) McGroarty '12. The newest edition of Beyond The Brown & Gold catches up with McGroarty, who graduated from Rowan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. She shares her trials and tribulations of raisin…

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Jason Levin ’97 on How to Build & Maintain Meaningful Relationships 44:26

9M ago44:26

44:26

Jason Levin '97 has traveled the world and established meaningful relationships despite spending parts of his life out of the country. A new Beyond The Brown & Gold catches up with Levin, who explains how to build relationships with people; how frozen yogurt played an important part in his college experience at Rowan University; balancing a $1 mill…

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Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor ’98, M ’00 on Education, Parenting, & Leadership 37:14

10M ago37:14

37:14

Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor '98, M'00 is the Senior Director of Alumni & Postsecondary Engagement at NAF. She stays on the go but managed to stop by Beyond The Brown and Gold to talk about her time as a Rowan student, her career in education, and more. Also, find out how she managed to balance a career, family, and find time to obtain her doctorat…

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Jason Dennen ’98 on Surviving a Near Death Experience & Thrill-Seeking 47:36

10M ago47:36

47:36

Jason Dennen '98 is an author and a thrill-seeker but most importantly, he is a survivor. A nearly fatal skydiving accident almost cost Dennen his life. However, he lived to tell the story and he does just that on a new edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Dennen discusses his time at Rowan University in the late 90s and how he became a triathlete. …

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Dr. Kay Yoon-Flannery DO ’11 on Becoming a Doctor, Dollhouse Rehab, & Breast Cancer Awareness 38:50

11M ago38:50

38:50

Beyond the Brown & Gold welcomes its first graduate from Rowan University's School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Kay Yoon-Flannery. Dr. Yoon-Flannery reveals the difficulties of balancing family and becoming a surgeon. Also, she discusses her motivation for becoming a doctor and her parents' thoughts about tackling a challenging career path. With a …

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Steven Calakos ’08 on Education, Teaching, & His Love of Theater 36:31

11M ago36:31

36:31

A member of a Glassboro State College/Rowan University legacy family, Steven Calakos '08 stops by Beyond The Brown & Gold to talk about the world of theater and how his education background helped him in the arts industry. Elsewhere, Calakos covers life in Naples, Florida during the COVID pandemic, a stop in reality TV thanks to Grease, his unique …

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Adam Woodhull ’03, M’07 on Cars, Glassboro, & Family 31:57

12M ago31:57

31:57

Adam Woodhull '03, M'07 spends time supporting all things brown and gold by serving as a member of the Rowan Alumni Board. Also, Woodhull cultivates his love of cars by working at Subaru. In a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold, Woodhull reflects on his time at Subaru so far, his time at Rowan University, meeting his wife, cars, and more.…

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Megan Brown ’02 & Mike Melniczuk ’03 of Farmers and Bankers Brewing 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

Meet two Rowan alumni behind a new South Jersey brewery on the newest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Megan Brown '02 and Mike Melniczuk '03 are two of the people behind Farmers and Bankers Brewing in Woodstown, New Jersey. Melniczuk (an owner) and Brown (the brewery's Director of Outreach & Events) talk about how Farmers and Bankers Brewing ca…

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Dr. Peter B. Contini ’66, M’71 on Education, Glassboro, & Leadership 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

Dr. Peter B. Contini '66, M'71, the longest-serving president in the 50-year history of Salem County Community College, joins Beyond the Brown & Gold to talk about his career in education. He takes us back to his days at then-Glassboro State College including how he met his wife on campus, the Boro Boys, and much more. Also, Dr. Contini discusses t…

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Cincinnati Reds Play-by-Play Announcer John Sadak ’00, M ’03 on Life in the Big Leagues 52:26

1y ago52:26

52:26

John Sadak '00, M '03 almost ended up taking a far different career path than sports broadcasting. While he originally had eyes on the math and science field, sports broadcasting became his calling. A new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Sadak detailing how he became a nationally renowned sports broadcaster. From his roots at Rowan Universi…

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Gina (Lemanowicz) Pusloski ’03 on Travel, Representing Rowan, & Broadway Showtunes 45:00

1y ago45:00

45:00

Gina (Lemanowicz) Pusloski '03 is one of Rowan University's most enthusiastic alumni. When she isn't promoting the Rowan brand as Rowan Alumni Board president, Gina is an investigator for the State of New Jersey, yogi, and world traveler. Pusloski talks about her experiences as a Rowan University student; her love of Broadway music; why she support…

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Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver ’62 on Women in Communication & The Sisterhood 47:42

1y ago47:42

47:42

Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver '62 wears many hats in New Jersey and Florida. Kopenhaver is dean emeritus and professor emeritus for the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Florida International University. Also, she is the executive director for the Center for the Advancement of Women In Communication at FIU. Meanwhile, she stayed true h…

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David Burgin ’82, M ’02 & Brighid Burgin Hoempler ’12 on Being a Legacy Family 44:17

1y ago44:17

44:17

It's a family affair on a new episode of Beyond the Beyond & Gold with David Burgin '82, M'02 and his daughter, Brighid Burgin Hoempler '12. The father-daughter duo talk about their respective roads to Glassboro State College and Rowan University; and how their time in Glassboro shaped them. Also, they explain how they became a legacy family at Row…

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Dr. Marque Allen ’91 Finds Himself & A Career In Sports Medicine 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

Dr. Marque Allen '91 is a podiatrist and board certified foot and ankle specialist. He took time from his busy schedule to make the trip from San Antonio, Texas to Glassboro, New Jersey for a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Allen highlighted his road of self-discovery to getting into sports medicine. He talks about his career pertaining to …

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Janine (Jones) Edmonds ’01, M’06 on Counseling Students & Working In TV 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

37:38

Whether it was working with America's Next Top Model, starring in commercials, or being a high school counselor, Janine (Jones) Edmonds stays on the go as an influential member of the South Jersey community. The latest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Edmonds talking about her career path in television in front of the camera and behind the …

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Jeff Hickman ’95 on the Magic of Disney 37:34

1+ y ago37:34

37:34

Jeff Hickman '95 is the manager of Disney College & International Recruitment and a proud graduate of Rowan University. He discusses what it's like to work at the happiest place on earth including naming his favorite things in special rapid fire question segment. Elsewhere, he shares details about life at Rowan including how he met his wife; and ho…

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Dena (Querubin) Blizzard ’94 Is One Funny Mother 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

32:37

Comedienne Dena (Querubin) Blizzard '94 joins co-hosts Jessica (Ortuso) Kanady and Derek Jones on a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. Find out how a mother and former Miss America contestant, who had an interest in chemistry and biology, landed in the world of comedy. She fondly recalls her days in Glassboro, covers how she got started in com…

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Finding Peace with Roberta Hughes 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

We often hear about self-care and it is definitely a buzzword right now. But there are many misconceptions about what self-care really is. Ultimately, self-care is a thing, even the small things, that bring you peace and joy. That’s why Roberta Hughes joins us today because the work she does with her clients is all about finding moments of peace an…

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BTBG Mini: Win Holiday Prizes From The Rowan University Alumni Association 1:00

1+ y ago1:00

1:00

Happy Holidays from your from friends at the Rowan University Alumni Association! Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot explain how you can win some cool holiday swag from Rowan to help ring in the holiday season.By Rowan Radio

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Karen Maser ’79 on Being a TV Writer 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

Karen Maser '79 stops by Beyond The Brown & Gold to talk about her television writing career including working on the set of ER and what events led to her leaving the east coast for the bright lights of Hollywood. Also, the WGLS-FM Hall of Fame member recounts her days at the campus radio station and life at then-Glassboro State College.…

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Ernie Holtzheimer ’12, MBA ’13 of Rowan Innovation Venture Fund 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

Rowan University graduate Ernie Holtzheimer ’12, MBA '13 joins co-hosts Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot to talk all things business on the newest episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. Holtzheimer covers his business career, working with the Rowan Innovation Venture Fund, his foray into the restaurant business, offers advice to students, and even cha…

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Tuning Into Your Energy with Rebecca Ahmed 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

Energy is a broad term, isn’t it? Sometimes something so broad can be hard to understand. So, today’s episode is all about tuning into your energy with guest Rebecca Ahmed. Rebecca Ahmed is an award-winning speaker, business consultant, and an Energy Leadership Index™ Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), which is an exclusive training in human energy and …

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Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae ’91 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

Cumberland County prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae ’91 is a trailblazer in her field and the latest guest on Beyond The Brown & Gold. Webb-McRae details her path to Glassboro State College and the world of law and justice with co-hosts Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot. Also, the Vineland, New Jersey native talks about what it means to be the first fe…

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Channeling Your Passion Into Writing with Annette Berkovits 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

Inspiration can come from anywhere, but for today’s guest, her family has been the biggest inspiration of all, creating opportunities to channel her passion into writing. Author Annette Berkovits does just that with each and every one of her books and today she shares her journey. Annette Libeskind Berkovits was born in Kyrgyzstan and grew up in po…

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Establishing Brand Equity with Ari Kryzek 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

26:46

Brand equity is a big buzzword in the business world. Brands like Apple are highly recognizable not just for what they sell but also for what they stand for. Today, all businesses strive to have that type of impact with their brands. My guest today is an expert at helping women transform their business visions through building brand equity. Ari Kry…

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Dr. Neel Aziz ’98 of the Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

45:05

Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot welcome Dr. Neel Aziz '98 to the show. Aziz is a supervisory veterinary pathologist for the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. He talks about his connection to Rowan University; influences during his college days; spending time in Hong Kong; challenges presented in the veterinary field by…

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Chris Wilczewski ’15 on American Ninja Warrior & Life at Rowan University 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

32:18

Rowan University alumni and former American Ninja Warrior contestant Chris Wilczewski '15 is the first guest on Beyond the Brown and Gold. Hosted by Rowan University alumni Jessica Kanady '08, M'15 and Rob Lightfoot '00, M'01, the show details Wilczewski’s experiences on American Ninja Warrior, the show’s physical challenges and how his time as a s…

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What Is Beyond The Brown & Gold? 0:30

1+ y ago0:30

0:30

Coming soon...Rowan University alumni Jessica Kanady & Rob Lightfoot host Beyond the Brown & Gold on your favorite podcasting platforms.By Rowan Radio

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Getting More Women on Corporate Boards with Jocelyn Mangan 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

24:22

It’s no secret that the corporate boardroom is still a “man’s world,” but we also know that diversity at every level of an organization is so impactful. And when it comes to getting more women on corporate boards, you won’t find many more passionate than today’s guest Jocelyn Mangan. Jocelyn is a co-founder of Him For Her, a social impact venture t…

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Finding Your Baseline: Voice, Verbal Cues, and Non-Verbal Cues 11:09

1+ y ago11:09

11:09

When it comes to communicating, there are a surprising number of elements that go into effectively speaking to others, whether that be in a professional setting or a personal one. And it all starts with knowing your baseline. In this episode, I explain what a baseline is and how the knowledge of your own baseline can impact the effectiveness of you…

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Did You Get the Memo? with Yemi Penn 26:51

1+ y ago26:51

26:51

Did you get the memo or do you feel like you missed something? Today’s guest admits that for a long time, she felt that she had totally missed the memo. But in reality, she just hadn’t made her own yet. Today’s guest is Yemi Penn, an engineer by profession, a fascinating and successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, and transformation mindset coach…

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