Two friends who can't stop talking about all things books and book club. Join us here to add to the discussion, and make sure to tune in for weekly episodes!
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R.E.A.L. Messy is a podcast for educators hosted by Jen Naes, Rachel Lesinski, Victoria Lobb and Shanna Piggott. In this podcast we will tackle some R.E.A.L. (Relevant, Engaging, Authentic Learning experiences) questions and other educational topics. You can also visit our R.E.A.L. messy website for additional resources or to submit questions for future episodes.
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Resources for and stories of entrepreneurship, business, agriculture, and economic development in Southwest Montana.
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Financial Grownup is taking the podcast up a notch with a new focus on Financial Wellness. Bobbi shares the behind the scenes evolution of the podcast and why we need to be talking more about the ties between mental and emotional health and our money.
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Reimagining Uptown Butte: A Conversation with Shanna Adams about a Business Improvement District (BID)
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How can creating a Business Improvement District (BID) in Uptown Butte move the needle on the Uptown Butte Master Plan? Shanna Adams, civil engineer, co-owner of the Finlen Hotel, and champion of the Uptown Butte Master Plan Association, speaks to how the creation of BID in Uptown Butte can create a steady source of funding that can be leveraged to…
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The Path from Blight to Community Asset: All About EPA Brownfields Cleanup
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Ever thought of turning an old abandoned building into a thriving cornerstone of your community? Headwaters RC&D Brownfield Program Manager, Melissa Wanamaker can help you make this dream a reality. Learn about Headwaters RC&D's Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund and how Brownfield Clean Up's are rippling across the United States! Melissa Wanamaker Bro…
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Hiring Solutions with Tabatha Hyatt at Express Employment
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What's the best way to hire? How can employees and employers poise themselves for a smooth hiring practice? What's the best way to deal with a shortage of employees? Tabatha Hyatt, Co-Owner of Express Employment in Butte and owner of Express Employment in Helena breaks down for us all the best practices for hiring and workforce needs. About Tabatha…
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Starting a Business from Scratch with Jen & Lisa at Recreate Climbing + Fitness
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Jen DeLong and Lisa Howell, owners of Recreate Climbing + Fitness in Butte, Montana talk to us about what it takes to bring to life a dream. Their story is one of grit, determination, aligned timing, and lots of trust. In this episode, you'll hear about their do's and don'ts, and their wins and failures. They share their best tips for entrepreneurs…
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Lessons in Chemistry, Moving Pictures, The Need and The Fury
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This episode has been cursed from the get go! Made the recording happen, the audio was terrible for some unknown reason and then Jen edited it but never published it before leaving for Mexico. So, without further ado, here it is published from Mexico - we tried hahaha. Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of …
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Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) with Marlee Johnston at USDA Rural Development
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How can you make the most of the USDA Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program? Marlee Johnston of USDA and Headwaters Food and Ag Development (FADC) Director, Karley Carter share with us how Headwaters and USDA can help you be a successful grant applicant for this critical food and ag grant program! More on Value Added Producer Grants: https://ww…
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus ft. Caroline!
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As we huddle in our makeshift blanket fort, Caroline fills in for Shanna. It's been a long time since we've done a deep dive episode and we are glad that we chose Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to bring them back with! Find Caro on Instagram @booknerder. Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your fir…
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How Farmer Boy Eggs Leveraged Grants to Grow their Business
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How can you use USDA's Value Added Producer Grants (VAPG) or Montana's Growth Through Agriculture Program (GTA) to grow your ag business? Cari Verlanic of Farmer Boy Eggs in Drummond shares with us how they have used grants to grow! About Cari My name is Cari Verlanic and I’ve been married to a rancher for 39 years. I’m the mom to three grown boys …
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Community Land Trust as an Affordable Housing Solution with Dawn Conklin of Trust Montana
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Dawn Conklin, Executive Director of Trust Montana, shares with us the community land trust model and how Trust Montana is working to bring affordable housing solutions to Montana. How can we make housing affordable for teachers, farmers, ranchers, nurses, and emergency responders? How can we keep Montana's rural cities affordable? Learn about this …
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Disappointment and Betrayal: Rereads, Robot Love, and the Idiot Box.
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This week Jen and Shanna hash out their feelings of disappointment and betrayal together, as well as discuss all of the reading they've been doing so far this year. Books mentioned in this episode: Starling House by Alix E. Harrow Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Network Effect by Martha Wells The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier We did a whole episode ab…
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Icky Spice and Parenting: What We're Reading and a Bunch of Other Stuff
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Books mentioned in this episode: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F Kenney Here is the 13 Moons Reading Challenge! -https://readnburied.tumblr.com/post/734943583626526720/13-moons-reading-challenge-2024-announcement Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and…
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New Year, Same Us: Reading Goals, Challenges and the Best and Worst of 2023
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The following episode description was written by AI. Verdict? Not bad lol. Ever found yourself chuckling over a quirky tale of octopus affection, or feeling a kinship with a certain lovable Murderbot? Welcome to our three-year anniversary bash of 'In Her Good Books', where this episode is brimming with reflections and recommendations that span the …
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Inside our Loan Department and How to Prepare for a Loan
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When should your business consider a loan? How much do you need for a downpayment? What can you get ready for the loan process? How can you work with a bank? Learn from Jess Pendleton, Our Director of Loan Services, Kerry Taylor our loan assistant, and Courtney Loeffler, the Regional Director of our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on how t…
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We Read No Holiday Books. Not Even Close.
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Books mentioned in this episode: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai The Handyman Method by Nick Cutter and Andrew Sullivan None of This is True by Lisa Jewell What Wild Women Do by Karma Brown Herc by Phoenicia Rogerson Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (I listened to this one on Audible because it was the only audio version that I cou…
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All Things International Trade with Brigitta Miranda-Freer of the Montana World Trade Center
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What does your business need to export or import goods? How can you set your business up for foreign direct investment (FDI)? Are their grants available for foreign trade? In this episode, Brigitta Miranda-Freer of the Montana World Trade Center answers all questions related to international trade and explains how the Montana World Trade Center can…
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It's our 100th Episode! We've read hundreds of books, had two babies and whole lot of other stuff! Books mentioned in this episode: Holly by Stephen King This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron A House at the Bottom of a Lake by Josh Malerman Maeve Fly by CJ Leede Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get…
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Matthew Perry, Terry Pratchett and Crying Real Tears From Our Eyes
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Books Mentioned in This Episode Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister The Lost Book Shop by Evie Woods Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Going Postal by Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes by Rob Wilkins Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your firs…
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Exploring Horror, Bad Plot Devices and Just Sci (Forget the Fi)
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Books mentioned in this episode: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Artificial Condition by Martha Wells It Came From the Closet by Joe Vallese Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership! F…
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Reimagining Rural with Tara Mastel, MSU Extension
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Join me for a conversation about Reimagining Rural with Tara Mastel of the MSU Extension Service. Reimagining Rural is a program to increase volunteer engagement in rural communities. Reimagining Rural communities each host an in-person gathering for their local volunteers and leaders to watch rural-focused speakers via Zoom. Following the speakers…
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Butte’s Resodyn Corporation awarded $13.2 Million in funding from the U.S. Navy - A Conversation with Dr. Joe Mayne and Mark Shutey
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Resodyn's new contract with the U.S. Navy will bring $13.2 million to Southwest Montana. What does this contract mean for Southwest Montana? What is advanced manufacturing like for this Butte-based business? How long was this contract in the making? Join us for a conversation with Resodyn's Dr. Joe Mayne and Mark Shutey on how this contract will im…
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From Chevy Stevens to Jill Duggar: A Literary Exploration
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Books mentioned in this episode: Those Girls by Chevy Stevens Maeve Fly by CJ Leede The Angel Maker by Alex North Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Whalefall by Daniel Kraus You're Gonna Die A lone and Other Excellent News by Devrie Brynn Donalson The Papaya Podcast episode with Devrie about friends who ghost AI Des…
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Top Strategies for Video Marketing with KXLF’s Lindsey Silveira
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What makes a high-impact video? How can you make a connection with your followers and customers? KXLF's, Lindsey Silveira, breaks down for us what goes into telling your story as a business owner and how you can make a video that will resonate with your audience! About LindseyMy name is Lindsey Silveira and I am a local account executive for KXLF K…
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Buying a Home in Southwest Montana, a Conversation with Nicole Hanni of Guild Mortgage and Sam Motzko of Headwaters RC&D
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Learn the ins and outs of purchasing a home in Southwest Montana from Nicole Hanni of Guild Mortgage and Headwaters RC&D's HUD-certified homebuyer education specialist, Sam Motzko! Even if you already have a home this episode breaks down the investment of buying a home and how homebuyer education can help you in your homebuying process. All About N…
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Manufacturing in Southwest Montana with Brian Sullivan of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center
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How many manufacturers are in the Headwaters RC&D region? What resources can manufacturers take advantage of? What's the future of manufacturing like for Southwest Montana? Learn all of this and more on this episode with Brian Sullivan of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC). Brian brings us the latest on manufacturing in our region. A…
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Podcast update: a special message from host Bobbi Rebell
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Bobbi shares some grownup decisions she has made, and the impact that will have on the podcast.
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TDS Prepares for First Fiber Customers in Butte, a Conversation with Drew Petersen and Tom Cronnelly
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Join us for a conversation with TDS Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Drew Petersen, and Associate Manager - Field Marketing, Tom Cronnelly, about the expansion of Fiber internet in Butte. Where will Fiber in Butte be available? How soon will it be available? What does this mean for our economic future in Southwest Montana? Find out on this epis…
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Dreaming Big and Winning with Entrepreneur and author Liz Elting
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The co-founder Transperfect shares her sometimes-controversial strategies for career success from her time building a billion dollar company- including what the next generation needs to tell their parents. Plus her family song that still helps motivate her today. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/liz-…
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Creative ways to get paid for grownups with Jen Glantz
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Learn specific ways to tap into your creativity and unique skills to be a financial grownup with Bridesmaid for Hire entrepreneur and author Jen Glantz. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jen-glantzBy Bobbi Rebell, Jen Glantz
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All Things Artificial Intelligence & Digital Marketing with Erica Yakawich of Amplified Digital Agency
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How can your business keep up in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the digital marketing of your business? In this episode, Erica Yakawich, of Amplified Digital, breaks down for us some easy and effective ways you can use AI to help the digital marketing of your business. All About Erica: Erica Yakawich is a regional sales manager in Mont…
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What We're Reading: Looking Glass Sound, Broken Monsters, All Systems Red, How to Sell a Haunted House
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Books mentioned in this episode: Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes All Systems Red by Martha Wells How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership! Find us at: www.goodbookspodcast.com Facebook - In Her Good …
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Peer money pressure for kids with Fitmoney.com’s Jessica Pelletier
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Kids are heading back to school and facing lots of different social pressures tied to money. Jessica Pelletier shares her insights on how to give the next generation the best values and priorities to set them up for success as financial grownups. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jessica-pelletier…
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Rich kid realities with The Myth of the Silver Spoon author Kristin Keffeler (ENCORE)
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Being born wealthy can create priceless opportunities. But Keffeler joins us to explain how the rising generation still has to do the "inner work of money" and navigate family dynamics, financial education and intergenerational collaboration.By Bobbi Rebell, Kristin Keffeler
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Absolutely Absurd. Not for People Expecting Serious Literature or Even a Pretty Good Thriller
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Thanks again to Caroline for filling in yet again! Check out her Bookstagram @booknerder and give her a follow while you're at it! Books mentioned in this episode: The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine Dead Water by C.A. Fletcher The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery With Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thompson The Writing Retreat by Julia Ba…
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Finding your money purpose with “Money Made Easy” author Allison Baggerly (Encore)
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Inspired Budget’s Allison Baggerly shares her financial wellness strategies to manage anxiety, stay motivated to reach money goals and get comfortable when your goals are not the same as your friends and family.
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Top 3 Social Media Tips for Small Businesses
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What can your business do to thrive on social media? If you're a business owner looking for help with your social media this episode is for you! Is social media a magic bullet for your marketing? How can you create a presence on social media that fits with your business and your needs?By Headwaters RC&D/Butte Local Development Corporation (BLDC)
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How to be financially generous without enabling bad money habits [Encore]
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Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin joins Bobbi to share strategies on how to provide the right kind of support for those we care about, without undermining their journey to being financial grownups. We also discuss managing friends who are so generous it becomes awkward, and what to say to a loved one who is spending for emotional reasons tha…
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Okay, we were only podcast separated for a month but it felt like an eternity. We were very excited to put a microphone between us. Books Mentioned in This Episode: Mermaids by Patty Dann Zero Days by Ruth Ware The Wife Upstairs by Frieda McFadden How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher A Court of Silver Flame…
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How Adam Carroll is Launching Financial Grownups- and you can too (including yourself)
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8 years after his Ted talk on the lessons learned from his young kids monopoly games, the author and speaker shares his strategies for setting his now (almost) adult kids up for financial success. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/adam-carroll-kidsBy Bobbi Rebell, Adam Carroll
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Shopping as a financial wellness teaching tool with Trae Bodge
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Smart Shopping expert Trae Bodge is back on the podcast just in time for a back to school lesson. We share strategies on using this time to engage and inspire the next generation to be smart shoppers, and reveal Trae’s top ways to save as the kids head back to class. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/…
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We Like One Star Reviews and Colleen Hoover While Shanna's Away
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Books Mentioned in This Episode: The Last Word by Taylor Adams The Apothocary's Garden by Jeanette Lynes The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling The Inmate by Frieda McFadden The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover silentbook.club Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get…
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How to Succeed as A Small Business in Southwest Montana
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What makes a successful business in Southwest Montana? In this episode, we hear from business owners and staff members about their definitions of success and what that means, and how each business has a different view of success. You'll get our best tips and tools for how to get your business in alignment with success. For SBDC Services go to: http…
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3 Bold Grownup Money Tips with author Shanna Hocking (Encore)
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The author of One Bold Move a Day, leadership consultant Shanna Hocking shares specific actions we can all take to advance our careers and our financial goals, and invest in peace of mind. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/shanna-hocking-encoreBy Bobbi Rebell, Shanna Hocking
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Grownup Money Zen and finding your enough with Manisha Thakor
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Author Manisha Thakor returns to the podcast to share insights from her new book Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/Manisha-ThakorBy Bobbi Rebell, Manisha Thakor
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All About Primary Sector Jobs - A Chat with Our Executive Director & SBDC Regional Director
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Join us for a chat with our Executive Director, Kelly Sullivan, and our SBDC Regional Director, Courtney Loeffler, on Primary Sector Jobs. What is a primary sector job? Why focus on the Primary and Secondary sectors? What are we doing to support and help the primary/secondary sector in Southwest Montana. Kayla deep dive's into all things Primary Se…
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Grownups will own nothing with author Carol Roth
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Carol Roth, shares how a seemingly simple premise from the World Economic Forum, that we will own nothing and be happy, could become a reality. We discuss the potential impact and consequences of owning nothing on wealth and financial independence. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/carol-roth…
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Caroline is in the Studio and She's Giving Books 5 Million Stars
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Jen's in Mexico so we've got our biggest fan, Caroline, to fill in for her! And she's wonderful. Books mentioned in this episode: The Adult by Bronwyn Fischer Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership! Find us at: www.goodbookspodcast.com …
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How to get paid for jobs you would (and sometimes do) do for free with author Estelle Erasmus
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Do you love your job so much you would do it for free? Writing coach Estelle Erasmus, author of “Writing That Gets You Noticed” shares how she transitioned from passion to profit as a writer, and how we can get paid for what we love as well. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/Estelle-Erasmus…
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How to be less stressed about grownup money issues with author Jason Vitug [Encore]
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Happy Money Happy Life author Jason Vitug shares specific ways we can take action to manage financially stressful situations in our life. The Certified Yoga Instructor and breath-work specialist shares his own struggles and how he used meditation and a holistic approach to heal from being a self-described 'financial mess'. For more information, vis…
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Books mentioned in this episode: Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica The Whispers by Ashley Audrain A House with Good Bones by T Kingfisher Gibberish by Young Vo Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your first months membership! …
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Broke no more: How to level up as a financial grownup with Broke Millennial’s Erin Lowry
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Leveling up your lifestyle can be fun and exciting. Erin Lowry, the author of the Broke Millennial book and workbook series shares her strategies, and why putting it all down on paper in a workbook (like the one she just released) can help it all come together! For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/erin-l…
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