Best Sjm Podcasts (2024)

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213. Have You Taken a Vacation?—Shannon Joy Mekeel, Founder, SJM Consulting Services 19:12

8h ago19:12

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Do you know what your paid time off policy is at your company? And, are your staff taking their vacation time? Maybe a better question is are you taking your vacation time? Our guest today is Shannon Joy Mekeel who shares with us about her book and the importance of paid time off for your staff. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Make sure you have a time off policy…

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66. SJM Book Club: Crown of Midnight 1:03:09

1d ago1:03:09

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PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight, along with some spoilers about the ACOTAR series. We are back with another SJM Book Club episode to talk about Crown of Midnight! We are slowly setting the foundation for a truly epic payoff in later books and we are so happy that many, many of you are loving it …

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Kiley's SJM Journey Part 2 36:30

6d ago36:30

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Join Kiley and Sam as they continue to discuss Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series. In this episode your hosts discuss Kiley's impressions so far after completing A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury - the first two books in the series. Spoilers for the entire Maasverse may be revealed. This…

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169. Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." 1:35:40

4h ago1:35:40

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Hell Bent: "Have we become desensitized? Because that was hot." Sometimes during the hottest days of Summer it can feel like you are in hell. The heat, the humidity, the demons of your past misdeeds coming to haunt you, it can all seem like too much. Bring on SummerWeen! Let's go back to school, back to Yale specifically, a…

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212. How Reading Fiction Can Make You a Better Leader—Melanie Bell, Founder, Leaders Who Fiction 18:21

3d ago18:21

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When is the last time you read a great story or a fiction book? Did you have a chance to discuss it with others or share some of the lessons learned? If it’s been a while or you can’t recall the last time, then this episode is for you. Our guest today is Melanie Bell, who shares how reading fiction can actually help you become a better leader. TODA…

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168. We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." 1:14:36

3d ago1:14:36

1:14:36

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: We Shall be Monsters: "Shocked. I didn't see either one of the twists coming." Frankenstein retelling meets Indian mythology? Say. Less. Surprising no one Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dove in head first to this delicious reimagining of a tale we know very well and one that we probably don't. You would do anything to get yo…

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65. I Need a Book Rec For... 42:01

8d ago42:01

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You asked and we delivered... with a TON of book recommendations. Looking for a palate cleanser from fantasy? How about the perfect book to read with your mom? Will any series make you feel the same way that ACOTAR and Fourth Wing did?! We present you with over 50 book recommendations for you in this week’s episode with a full list of all our book …

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211. Is Your Business in Cruise Control?—Dr. Jonathan Batkari, Founder e7 Health 31:40

10d ago31:40

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Are you in cruise control with your business? Have you hit a point where you have settled in and are a little complacent? Our guest today is Dr. Jonathan Baktari, and he shares with us how he continues to grow his business by pushing himself out of his comfort zone and taking calculated risks. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: It is easy to go into “cruise control”…

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167. Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it." 1:16:01

10d ago1:16:01

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Jessica's Genre: "You undersold it." Sometimes one birthday a year just doesn't cut it. Sometimes those half birthdays really hit hard. And sometimes on ACOFAE those half birthdays mean a little something new and different. Sometimes. This week is our very own Jessica Marie's half birthday and to celebrate her, ACOFAE is re…

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64. SJM Book Club: Throne of Glass 57:42

15d ago57:42

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PLEASE NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for the first book in the Throne of Glass series, along with some spoilers about the entire ACOTAR series. We're so dang excited to finally get to talk about Throne of Glass with you guys! We can't wait to get back into this series and have so many thoughts for you after the first book. And the best part:…

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210. 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The 3 Phases of Growing a Franchise System—Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH, Founder/Chairman 40:03

17d ago40:03

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Today’s episode is extra special as it is the celebration of our podcasts’ 4 year anniversary. Thank you to all of our loyal listeners who have been with us and a part of our journey. And, I always remember our first episode because it was released right around Father’s Day. On our celebration episodes I always like to have a special topic or speci…

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166. And I Darken: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable." 1:36:46

17d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: And I Darken: "Souls and thrones are irreconcilable." History huh? What happens to Laura Marie and Jessica Marie when they both go into a book blind and only one of them has a background in the subject matter? What's that thing that happens when you assume again? ACOFAE is diving into And I Darken and come out the other sid…

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S2 E2 Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren 1:09:24

20d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Kiley and Sam discuss this extremely emotional read by Christina Lauren. In this episode, the hosts get personal as they delve into the beautifully high highs and devastatingly low lows of this novel. Spoilers abound and plot twists are revealed, so reading the novel before listening is highly recommended!…

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63. An Unhinged Book Chat 45:19

26d ago45:19

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You guys asked for it and we delivered... We talk about a lot in this episode, while somehow not talking about anything at all. But we laugh a lot and we promise you will have a good time listening. There are some more F1 chats (including our first experience with an F1 romance book), Micaela keeps us on track while reading Kyleigh's notes word-for…

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209. Keeping Your Word Matters—Feras Alhlou, CEO, Start Up With Feras 34:49

24d ago34:49

34:49

Have you ever heard the stories of a business that promised employees a payout at the sale of it, only to have their promised share to be diluted or eliminated right before the sale happened? I know I have heard some of those before. Our guest today is Feras Alhlou who shares with us a wealth of great business growth information, but most important…

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165. So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!" 1:27:24

24d ago1:27:24

1:27:24

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: So Let Them Burn: "Dragons, dragon school, dragon ROBOTS!" In a weird little coincidence, ACOFAE has read a few robot books in a row and they've all been pretty awesome. So imagine the surprise when Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discovered that not only were there dragons in this book, but there are also pilots who operate …

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62. All Things Audiobooks 1:20:45

1M ago1:20:45

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Join us for today's episode where we share everything we know about audiobooks! We frequently get asked for audiobook recommendations and this episode is FULL of them. We chat about some of our favorite narrators, what the heck is a "graphic audio", and much more. We also had to throw in a little bit of F1 talk at the end because it is quickly beco…

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208. Business Should Be Fun—Kris Ward, Win the Hour, Win the Day 30:00

1M ago30:00

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With summer unofficially started you might be thinking it is time to take a vacation, but find yourself unable to step away from your work or maybe you would like to find the fun again in running your own business. If this is the case, then today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Kris Ward, who is an expert at helping successfu…

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164. Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love: "Stop listening to us and go read this!" 1:42:19

1M ago1:42:19

1:42:19

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: DMATMOOBIL: "Stop listening to us and go read this!" Happy Birthday Draco! ACOFAE is thrilled to celebrate their favorite Slytherin by covering the best Romantic Comedy ever written. No really. It is the best. Hermione is on the verge of a breakthrough that could change the lives for a huge portion of the magical population…

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61. SJM Book Club: A Court of Silver Flames 1:34:09

1M ago1:34:09

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. Please come back and listen once you've read the entire series up to A Court of Silver Flames! We cannot believe we've already made it through the ACOTAR series with you. We have absolutely loved reading through and deep diving this series with all of you and we are SO excited to…

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207. Taming the High Cost of College—Brad Baldridge, College Funding Specialist 28:46

1M ago28:46

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If you have kids at home, do you have a plan to pay for college? And, did you know as a business owner that there are different requirements for how your income and need based aid is calculated? In today’s episode, we interview Brad Baldridge, who shares with us some tips on how to tame the high cost of college. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Get some informatio…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina! 59:02

1M ago59:02

59:02

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 016: Our new friend, Christina! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast debut YA fantasy author Christina Bacilieri to talk about her release The Last Refuge! Join Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Christina as they discuss taking the dream to reality and how living authentically can show us who we truly are. ACOFAE an…

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60. May Book Club: Funny Story 50:17

2M ago50:17

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Funny Story by Emily Henry. Come back and listen once you've had a chance to read it! This week we are talking about our May book club pick: Funny Story by Emily Henry. We all absolutely loved this book and rated it 5 stars. Emily truly does no wrong and has such incredible writing that kept us all entert…

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206. How to Create a Successful Internship Program—Robert Khoury, Agile Rainmakers 39:01

2M ago39:01

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With summer around the corner, you might have interns getting ready to start at your organization this summer or in the fall. Are you prepared to set your intern up for success? Or maybe you haven’t even thought about it because you have been so busy. In today’s episode, we interview Rob Khoury, who has written two different books on internships. O…

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SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara! 59:19

2M ago59:19

59:19

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 015: Our new friend, Sara! ACOFAE welcomes New York Times Bestselling author Sara Wolf to the podcast to discuss the latest release Heavenbreaker! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Sara talk about all the things including full spoilers (there's a timestamp so you can skip spoilers if you want!) but also discus…

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59. Our Summer Book Recs 49:19

2M ago49:19

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In this week’s episode, we have a huge list of summer book recommendations! You guys loved when we shared our fall and winter recs so we thought it was time to get you some summer reads! Summer is one of our favorite seasons so it was really easy to come up with a huge list of recommendations for you. Check out our instagram for a full list! Curren…

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205. Is Growth Hacking Too Good to Be True—Nader Sabry, Growth Science Expert 28:12

2M ago28:12

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I’m sure over the last several years you’ve heard about growth hacks over the last few years, I know that I have. But, I always thought it sounded too good to be true. So I decided to interview and expert to provide some context and understanding. In today’s episode, we interview Nader Sabry, who shares with us about what growth hacking has turned …

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163. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!" 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: "You got to fake it till you make it, and they did!" School's just about out for Summer, and if you're anywhere near the age of Laura Marie or Jessica Marie then you know it's High School Reunion season! Hitting a lot harder and closer to home than then they first watched it, Romy and…

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58. April Wrap Up 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

This week we are back with a monthly wrap up! It has been a while since we have had the space in our schedule to go over our monthly reads so it felt good to be able to talk about them again! Stick around for some book pet-peeves and a book we were gifted that we are excited to read! Currently Reading: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Restles…

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204. Unleash Your Unstoppable—Ashley Winston, CEO, Unstoppable, Inc. 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

When is the last time you paused to take a look at your present situation introspectively? Or, when is the last time you helped people on your staff and team reflect on their current life and situation? If you don’t recall or you noticed you needed some improvement, today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode, we interview Ashley Winston, who sh…

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162. Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business." 1:30:19

2M ago1:30:19

1:30:19

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Five Broken Blades: "They're always standing on business." It has been a long while since ACOFAE read a heist book! Imagine Laura Marie's surprise when she went in blind and discovered a heist! Imagine Jessica Marie's surprise when she went in and found 6 POV's! Imagine the collective surprise when ACOFAE discovered that no…

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57. SJM Book Club: A Court of Frost and Starlight 33:13

2M ago33:13

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SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Frost and Starlight throughout the entirety of the episode. Please come back and listen once you're all caught up on the ACOTAR series! Two episodes in one week?! How lucky are you guys! Join us for this bonus episode talking about all things A Court of Frost and Starlight... We promise…

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S01, E10: The One with 50 Shades of Fae (A Court of Silver Flames 1 of 2) 1:16:53

2M ago1:16:53

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FINALLY. 50 Shades of Fae is upon us, fae-riends! We're talking all things A Court of Silver Flames and you've guessed it - it'll take more than one episode to get through it all. It's Nesta. It's Cassian. It's the Nesta-vention debate. It's the shield debate. It's the RHYS debate. Every episode features one of our signature sketches in the form of…

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56. SJM Book Club: A Court of Wings and Ruin 1:25:54

2M ago1:25:54

1:25:54

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all of ACOWAR, as well as spoilers for the whole ACOTAR series starting at 1:17:49. It feels like it’s been forever since we talked about the SJM universe and it is SO good to be back! In this week’s episode, we are talking about A Court Of Wings and Ruin and per usual, we came prepared with all the notes…

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203. 3 Reasons Why Your Digital Agency Isn't Working—Jason Fisico, Founder, Fizzi 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

Have you ever been burned by a digital marketing agency? Or wondered how to get the most out of your digital marketing spend? Our guest today is Jason Fisico, and he shares with us three of the most common reasons you may have been burned by a digital marketing company. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Be patient with your marketing efforts and have enough budget …

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161. The Phoenix King: "Then die." 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

1:52:26

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Phoenix King: "Then die." You know how Laura Marie loves it when 'the thing" in a story happens? WELL buckle up because all the things are happening in Aparna Verma's The Phoenix King, previously The Boy with Fire. Politics, plot twists, religious fervor, and a red herring that took ACOFAE by surprise, The Phoenix King …

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3 Kap 10 § - Podden gästas av Gatujuristerna. Vad innebär det och hur är det att jobba ideellt? 48:52

2M ago48:52

48:52

I veckans avsnitt gästas vi av inga mindre än Hilma och Henrik från Gatujuristerna! En ideell studentförening som jobbar med juridisk rådgivning för personer i socioekonomiskt utsatta situationer. Ett väldigt intressant avsnitt där vi får höra om deras faktiska erfarenheter av rådgivning och vad Gatujuristerna har åstadkommit! Frågor?- Pod@jf-uppsa…

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55. Happy One Year to It Gets Good! 1:06:28

3M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

This week we are celebrating one WHOLE YEAR of It Gets Good! We are so thankful for all of you that have made this possible, and can't wait for what the future will hold! This episode we go through our favorite moments from the past year, our goals for the future, and some fun book superlatives. Currently Reading: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimene…

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202. Keys to Being a Great Business Coach—David Patterson, Founder, DP3 Consulting 26:57

3M ago26:57

26:57

Do you know how to coach others? It is often said that the best leaders are great coaches. How have you improved your coaching abilities or skills? Or do you have people on your team that need to learn how to be a coach? Or maybe you are looking to hire a business coach? In today’s episode, we interview David Patterson, and he shares with us a few …

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160. Ferngully: The Last Rainforest: "You two keep calling it Faerie!" 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest Happy Earth Day! When is the last time you sat down and watched Ferngully? ACOFAE is joined by editor Sam to discuss Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. A quick environmental delight, Ferngully explores the complexities around nature and humans while Crysta, a tree fairy, just explores humans. Fea…

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54. Book Talks with Tessa from The Lit Homebody 1:27:44

3M ago1:27:44

1:27:44

We have a very special guest for you on the It Gets Good podcast! Join Kyleigh for today's episode while she interviews the Queen of Bookstagram, Tessa from @thelithomebody. They cover it all from how Bookstagram brought them together and the friendship they've formed over their love for reading and THINGS. This episode is packed with Tessa's top r…

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201. The Power of One to Change Everything—Ginine Capozzi, Founder, KnowledgeForce Consulting 31:22

3M ago31:22

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How are you training and developing your staff or franchisees in your system? Do you have a plan and system for onboarding new hires? In today’s episode, we interview Ginine Capozzi, shares with us how the power of one can change everything for your new hire experience. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: People re actively seeking to CONNECT and PROTECT. LINKS FROM …

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SPECIAL EPISODE 014: Our new friend, J.M. Wallace! 52:06

3M ago52:06

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 014: Our new friend, J.M. Wallace! ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast Romantasy author J.M. Wallace to discuss her new audio release Heir of Shadows and Ice! JM and ACOFAE keep things spoiler free and discuss everything from ironing out the writing process, finding your inspiration, how the audio experience is d…

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Kiley's SJM Journey Part 1 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Join Kiley and Sam as they embark on a new journey covering Kiley's first ever read-through of the A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas! In this episode your hosts discuss what the future of this adventure will look, the order the books will be read, and their expectations diving in. Spoilers for t…

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53. Then and Now: What's Changed in a Year?! 51:43

3M ago51:43

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This week we re-listened to our first two episodes of the podcast to see how far we’ve come since our humble beginnings. A lot has changed in a year—except for Micaela's love for fantasy romance. Currently Reading: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix An Heir Comes to Rise by CC Penaranda Into the Dark by Jessa Has…

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200. Making an Impact With Your Business—John and Mark Cronin, John’s Crazy Socks 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

This is a special podcast as it is episode 200! And, we always like to have a special guest and message to share on important milestone podcasts. Today’s episode was recorded about 4 months ago and we have been saving it for today. So the question we are opening today with is how are you using your business to give back and make an impact? In today…

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159. The Prisoner's Throne: “We’re here for the Jude and Cardan of it all.” 1:23:46

3M ago1:23:46

1:23:46

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: The Prisoner's Throne: Welcome back to Elfhame, things are a bit wild at the moment. Oak is in prison and The High King and Queen are going to do something about it in 3 days. 3 days Oak! Get it together! Jumping off right from where the The Stolen Heir ended, The Prisoner's Throne gives the reader exactly what they (ACOFAE…

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52. 5 Star Reads So Far This Year 45:26

3M ago45:26

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Please enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast! We've made it through the first quarter of 2024 and we're sharing all of our 5 star reads so far this year! We said that it would be a year of comfort rereads and filled with Sarah J. Maas, but Kyleigh also discovered her new favorite non-fantasy series in the month of March. Check…

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199. The Best Way to Answer Questions—Dr. Brian Glibkowski, Founder, Raise Your AQ 23:40

3M ago23:40

23:40

We’ve all learned how to ask questions and why it is important. But what about answering questions? Have you been taught how to answer questions and why it is important? Our guest today is Dr. Brian Glibkowski, who shares with us his research and framework for how to develop and present answers. It is what he calls Answer Intelligence. TODAY'S WIN-…

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Pop Culture Poetry 001: Megan Fox: Pretty Boys are Poisonous. 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Pop Culture Poetry: Megan Fox: Pretty Boys are Poisonous. How do we feel about Poetry? Are we cool with it? ACOFAE hopes so because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are thrilled to introduce a new section of the podcast: Pop Culture Poetry! Each new PCP episode will cover a celebrity poetry book and Megan Fox was the only choi…

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