Best Rhodes Center Podcasts (2024)

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Why we ran out of everything during the pandemic, and why it had less to do with the pandemic and more to do with the corporations that made us much more vulnerable to it 41:44

26d ago41:44

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Remember the supply chain problems of 2020 and 2021? The story we were told was that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global economy's ability to make and transport goods of every type imaginable: Surgical masks. Car parts. Infant formula. But as New York Times' global economic correspondent Peter Goodman explains in his new book, “How the World…

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Building Success Through Setbacks with Alan Rhode 57:45

2h ago57:45

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MPF Discussion with Alan Rhode Building Success Through Setbacks with Alan Rhode About Alan Alan was born in Genoa, a chilled out town on the north-west coast of Italy. He spent many years working as a lawyer in the more hectic Milan, before moving to London in 2015. After three failed e-commerce start-ups Alan founded tax and legal consultancy, Ta…

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How to Keep Your Baby Safe When They Are Sleeping 26:39

2d ago26:39

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October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month. According to the National Institute for Health (NIH) SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between one month and one year. The vast majority of deaths take place before a baby reaches six months of age. Every year there are about 3,400 cases of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths know as SUID in…

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Bootstrapping To $25 Million with Sharon K. Gillenwater 1:07:56

3d ago1:07:56

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MPF Discussion with Sharon K. Gillenwater Bootstrapping To $25 Million with Sharon K. Gillenwater About Sharon Sharon K. Gillenwater is a tech founder who built, scaled, and sold Boardroom Insiders for $25 million in 2022. She shares her journey in her book, Scaling With Soul: How I Built & Sold a $25 Million Tech Company Without Being an A**hole, …

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11 - RI Coalition for Elder Justice 48:13

8d ago48:13

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Host Tayla is joined by Cheryl Patnaude and Jeanne Gattegno from the Rhode Island Coalition for Elder Justice to discuss the important work they’re doing to ensure that vulnerable adults are valued and protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation. In the Last Chapter they discuss: what books are in their “to be read” pile? Overdueing It is a proj…

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Can You Feel It: Music, Healing, and Unity with Gary & Cathy Scarpello 46:18

10d ago46:18

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MPF Discussion with Gary & Cathy Scarpello Can You Feel It: Music, Healing, and Unity with Gary & Cathy Scarpello In this thought-provoking episode of My Perfect Failure, I sit down with Gary and Cathy Scarpello, the creative duo behind the powerful record "Can You Feel It." Gary shares his musical journey, from growing up in a home filled with mus…

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Self-Awareness: Love's Hidden Superpower with Dr. Leslie Becker Phelps 46:13

15d ago46:13

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MPF Discussion with Dr. Leslie Becker Phelps Self-Awareness: Love's Hidden Superpower with Dr. Leslie Becker Phelps About Dr. Leslie Becker Phelps Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps is a highly regarded psychologist, therapist, speaker, and author, whose work focuses on helping individuals understand their inner selves to achieve emotional and psychological …

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People-Centered Leadership in Action with Malumir R Logan 1:10:51

23d ago1:10:51

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MPF Discussion with Malumir R Logan People-Centered Leadership in Action with Malumir R Logan About Malumir R Logan Meet Malumir R. Logan—an inspiring trailblazer committed to reshaping the narrative for those who have been historically excluded. As a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive leader and systems thinker, Malumir’s approach is rooted in empat…

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10 - Adventure Awaits in Rhode Island 52:08

25d ago52:08

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The word of the episode is: Intentional! Host Emily talks with Rhode Island’s multi-passionate creative and all around inspirational woman, Dennise Kowalczyk, otherwise known as The Adventure Broad. Visit her online to learn more about all of her amazing projects and sign up for her fun-tastic events, and follow her adventures on Instagram! Overdue…

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Celebrating Diversity During Hispanic Heritage Month 30:27

23d ago30:27

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th. The reason it starts on September 15th is that it coincides with the independence days of several Latin American countries. This month celebrates the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanic people. In this episode, we find out about the rich culture a…

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Master Your Career Destiny with Dr. Lori Baker-Schena 51:55

29d ago51:55

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MPF Discussion with Dr. Lori Baker-Schena Master Your Career Destiny with Dr. Lori Baker-Schena About Dr. Lori Baker-Schena Dr. Lori Baker-Schena, MBA, EdD, CEO and founder of Baker Schena Communications, is a leadership coach and professional speaker who works with C-Suite executives, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, small businesses and larg…

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Hedge Funds to Coffee Beans with CafePod Co-Founder Peter Grainger 55:41

1M ago55:41

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MPF Discussion with Peter Grainger Hedge Funds to Coffee Beans with CafePod Co-Founder Peter Grainger About Peter Peter Grainger is the Co-Founder of CaféPod, pioneers of Nespresso® compatible pods. Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Peter moved to Dublin in his twenties and later settled in London. After working in hospitality and the fin…

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09 - Chatting with Funbearable's Chuck Staton 1:05:03

1M ago1:05:03

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Host Lauren chats with Chuck Staton, host of the Funbearable podcast, producer of Tuesdays with Stories with Mark Normand and Joe List, and director who’s worked with the Impractical Jokers, Kevin Smith, Mike Birbiglia, Drew Barrymore, and more! They talk about Chuck’s career, the upcoming Funbearable live show, and A LOT of movies and TV shows. Ov…

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One Mom's Crusade to Inspire Hope in Young Adults and Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention 30:41

1M ago30:41

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a leading cause of death and affects people of all ages. 1.6 million people attempt suicide every year in the United States, and 3.6 million made a plan. Suicide is a serious health crisis. When a person dies by suicide, the effects are felt by family, friends, and communities. Marisa Giarn…

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Wall Street: My Path To Freedom with Patricia Walsh Chadwick 58:07

1M ago58:07

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MPF Discussion with Patricia Walsh Chadwick Wall Street: My Path To Freedom with Patricia Walsh Chadwick About Patricia Patricia Walsh Chadwick was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1948. She received her BA in Economics from Boston University and had a successful 30-year career in the investment business, culminating as a Global Partner at Inve…

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Twitter Contest Changed Everything with BB Alston 29:38

2M ago29:38

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MPF Discussion with BB Alston Twitter Contest Changed Everything with BB Alston About BB Alston B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. His debut middle grade novel, Amari and the Night Brothers, has been published in 27 countries and is an international bestseller, including a Sunday Times bestseller. In the United States, the book has spent more tha…

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08 - 2024 RICB Library Challenge 41:35

2M ago41:35

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This week Tayla is joined by Lynda Lacava, a staff member at North Providence Union Free Library and Kate Lentz, director of the Rhode Island Center for the Book, to talk about Lynda’s recent accomplishment of visiting every library in Rhode Island. Also, Kate shares the Challenge that the Rhode Island Center for the Books encouraged families to vi…

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How to Prevent Dangerous Falls as We Age 24:24

2M ago24:24

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In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we are talking about healthy aging and falls prevention. Falls are the leading cause of injury for those 65 and older adults. Over 14 million, or one in 4 older adults reports falling every year. The risks and potential consequences of falls increase with age and can lead to injury, loss of independence an…

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Bootstrapping A Lawn Empire with Bryan Clayton 49:12

2M ago49:12

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MPF Discussion with Bryan Clayton Bootstrapping A Lawn Empire with Bryan Clayton About Bryan Bryan Clayton is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker who has built a successful career by focusing on hard work, perseverance, and innovation. He is the co-founder and CEO of GreenPal, an online platform that connects homeowners with local lawn care profes…

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BONUS - Overdueing It Eats: Pizza Leftovers 11:09

2M ago11:09

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We’ve got some pizza episode leftovers to share, a few side conversations that didn’t make the main episode last week, including the hottest takes about the coldest regional variety of pizza around. If you haven't already, listen back to Episode 7 - Overdueing It Eats: Pizza, wherein we tried some of the best slices in Rhode Island. Overdueing It i…

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Golf's Hidden Success Formula with Eric Cogorno 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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MPF Discussion with Eric Cogorno Golf's Hidden Success Formula with Eric Cogorno About Eric In 2017, Eric Cogorno took to YouTube, sharing insights from over 20,000 in-person golf lessons. His clear, simplified teaching style has attracted nearly 400,000 followers and millions of views worldwide. Eric's mission is to make top-tier golf instruction …

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Connecting Worlds, Healing Souls with Karen Docherty 48:31

2M ago48:31

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MPF Discussion with Karen Docherty Connecting Worlds, Healing Souls with Karen Docherty About Karen Since the discovery of her abilities, Karen has worked tirelessly to bring the word of Spirit to those who need it most. From the UK to the USA, from Asia to Australia, clients from all over the world meet with Karen to receive readings, enrol in men…

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07 - Overdueing It Eats: Pizza 52:51

2M ago52:51

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In this episode, the Overdueing It team sets out to find the best pizza in Rhode Island. They divided various pizza places across the state among them and conquered their pies off mic, Then topped it off with sharing pizza from The Big Cheese the day of the recording. Do you agree with our pizza picks? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode…

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Exploring Connecticut's Family-Friendly Policies with State Treasurer Erick Russell 28:38

2M ago28:38

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In the United States, the month with the largest number of births is typically August, with July a close second. In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we talk to the State Treasurer Erick Russell about the Baby Bonds program. Treasurer Russell talks about the fact that Connecticut is the first state in the nation to have the Baby Bond program …

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Finding Your Spark: Simple Shifts for a Fulfilling Life with Heather Stewart 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

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MPF Discussion with Heather Stewart Finding Your Spark: Simple Shifts for a Fulfilling Life with Heather Stewart What if the life you’re living isn’t the one you’re meant to lead? In this eye-opening episode of My Perfect Failure, Heather Stewart joins us to explore how we can find our true spark in life through simple, yet powerful, shifts in mind…

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From The Ring To Capitol Hill with Senator Marty Flynn 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

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MPF Discussion with Senator Marty Hill From The Ring To Capitol Hill with Senator Marty Flynn About Marty Senator Marty Flynn is a resilient figure whose journey weaves through the gritty world of professional boxing to the esteemed halls of Pennsylvania's State Senate. Raised in Scranton, PA, Marty excelled in sports at Scranton Preparatory School…

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From Commodore 64 To Ironman: Building an Empire with Steven Pivnik 50:51

3M ago50:51

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MPF Discussion with Steven Pivnik From Commodore 64 To Ironman: Building an Empire with Steven Pivnik About Steven Steven Pivnik is a sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, business advisor, and serial entrepreneur specializing in the Information Technology market. He grew his last company, Binary Tree, to over 200 employees across twel…

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06 - Stranger Stories PVD 45:51

3M ago45:51

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This week Tayla is joined by Fallon Masterson, producer and co-founder of Stranger Stories PVD and Lauren LaBelle, writer and Stranger Stories participant to talk about this monthly lit night event in Providence. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around …

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From Netflix Fame To Finding Myself with Kelly Chase 45:16

3M ago45:16

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MPF Discussion with Kelly Chase From Netflix Fame to Finding Myself with Kelly Chase About Kelly Kelly's journey is one of profound transformation and empowerment. While Love Is Blind may not have led her to her soulmate, it ignited a powerful journey of self-discovery and self-love. Today, Kelly is on a mission to empower women to redefine love, s…

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Empowering Through Menopause with Rebekah Brown 56:27

3M ago56:27

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MPF Discussion with Rebekah Brown Empowering Through Menopause with Rebekah Brown About Rebekah Rebekah is the founder of the multi-award-winning co-creation community LIMINAL, a company dedicated to providing insight as well as innovation to ensure females can flourish during life’s biggest biochemical transition, from peri to post menopause. A re…

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Why More Than 1 out of 8 Residents Use Community Health Centers for Care. 29:08

3M ago29:08

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August 4 through august 10th is National Health Center week. Deb Polun serves as the Chief Strategy officer at the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut known as (CHC/-ACT). It is the statewide association that supports the work of Connecticut’s Community Health Centers, which provide primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare …

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The Exhausted Majority: A Call to Action with Diana Mclain Smith 56:02

3M ago56:02

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MPF Discussion with with Diana Mclain Smith The Exhausted Majority: A Call to Action with Diana Mclain Smith My Perfect Failure: The Exhausted Majority: A Call to Action with Diana Mclain Smith About Diana Diana McLain Smith is a renowned thought leader, and systems change expert who has spent the past 35+ years helping organizations transform conf…

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05 - If These Walls Could Talk - The Elms 45:41

3M ago45:41

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Host Lauren visits the Preservation Society of Newport County and interviews Chief Curator Leslie B. Jones about the mansion known as The Elms. If These Walls Could Talk is a series of podcast episodes where we learn about the historic house museums of Rhode Island. Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Informa…

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The Owners of a Dog Treat Company Talk Small Business and How Paid Leave Helps. 26:39

3M ago26:39

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Pets are like family. The dog treat business had a good year in 2024. The market value exceeded expectations, reaching $8.3 million. The trend is set to continue, with the market projected to reach a whopping $14.2 million by 2034. Laurie Surprenant and Amy Kenkel are the co-owners of the dog bakery company, Leaps and Bones. They talk about the str…

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Awareness Equals Abundance with Simone Milasas 50:44

3M ago50:44

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MPF Discussion with Simone Milasas Awareness Equals Abundance with Simone Milasas About Simone Simone Milasas is a self-confessed compulsive creator, Simone is an author, founder of Joy of Business and serial entrepreneur, she is a co-owner of Castello di Casalborgone, a luxury semi-private residence in Italy, three Antique Stores in Australia, and…

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Beyond Fear: Unleash Your Potential: with Pamela Wagner 55:36

3M ago55:36

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MPF Discussion with Pamela Wagner Beyond Fear: Unleash Your Potential: with Pamela Wagner About Pamela Pamela Wagner is an accomplished and award-winning entrepreneur, honored on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and has 15+ years of experience in the personal development industry. Recently, she completed a master’s in psychology at Harvard Extension Sc…

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Struggle to Success with Michael K Krajewski 1:06:55

4M ago1:06:55

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MPF Discussion with Michael K Krajewski Struggle to Success with Michael K Krajewski About Michael Michael K Krajewski is an experienced entrepreneur who has successfully built and exited a highly performing company. He now enjoys a dream life with time for his children, family, friends and hobbies. He is a keen orienteer and owns a plane, going fl…

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04 - Heartleaf Books; Bookselling as a Cooperative in RI 48:14

4M ago48:14

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Emily chats with Caroline and Mads from Heartleaf Books as she continues to explore Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy in Rhode Island. Listen to past episodes with RI Co-Ops and Fuerza Laboral from Rhody Radio; Growing the Solidarity Economy and Birthworkers in RI. In this episode: Books Snowglobe – Soyoung Park Invisible Hotel – Yeji Ham Oce…

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The $925,000 Podcast Breakthrough with Dr Danny Brassell 1:06:19

4M ago1:06:19

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MPF Discussion with Dr Danny Brassell The 925,000 Podcast Breakthrough with Dr Danny Brassell In this episode of My Perfect Failure, we delve deep into the world of communication, leadership, and overcoming adversity with the extraordinary Dr. Danny Brassell. Dr. Brassell shares his incredible journey and reveals how he helped a client generate a s…

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Junior United States Senator Chris Murphy Talks About Loneliness, Family and Mental Health. 19:40

4M ago19:40

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Chris Murphy is the junior United States Senator for Connecticut and has dedicated his career to public service as an advocate for Connecticut families. In the Senate, he is a strong voice for mental health care access, commonsense gun safety laws, and a forward-looking foreign policy. As a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Commi…

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