Best Stephanie Nguyen Podcasts (2024)

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 10: Merlin Peck, Pop Culture Photography 1:20:51

9h ago1:20:51

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OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a passionate collector of pop culture and a well-established content creator. His expertise spans a wide array of non-sports items, including trading cards, pop culture memorabilia, wrestling, photography, Star Wars, and much more. Beyond his passion for collecting, he has worked as a film and video editor in Hollywood an…

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Sammy Monsour & Kassady Wiggins: Salt & Shore Cookbook / Joyce LA (Charleston, SC) 36:00

27m ago36:00

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I have a passion for sustainable seafood, and it’s been both an important subject here on the show and the subject of many of my written pieces throughout the years. When I first interviewed Sammy Monsour in 2020, I discovered that we shared this passion, and I’ve watched as he has really blossomed into a chef leader on this front. Therefore, when …

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 9: Jeremy Lee, Sports Cards Live 1:00:22

7h ago1:00:22

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Today’s guest has over 40+ years of experience in The Hobby, and is a well known content creator who has interviewed over 200 industry insiders, passionate collectors, and fellow content creators. He chose to hang up his Finance and Accounting career in order to pursue his passion within the industry he loves, The Hobby. He is a sports card consult…

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Michael Toscano: Le Farfalle, da Toscano, Porchetta Shop, & Fugazzi (Charleston, SC & NYC) 35:00

13d ago35:00

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When I first spoke with Chef Michael Toscano in 2017, he and his family were just getting settled in Charleston with the opening of Le Farfalle. Now, seven years later, the chef seems as if he’s truly settled into a new rhythm between NYC and the Lowcountry. He and his wife Caitlin currently have four restaurants: the aforementioned Le Farfalle, da…

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 8: Rob Martinez, Chief Visionary Officer of Audio Media Grading 47:37

4h ago47:37

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OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a long-time collector and music lover. His past experiences have included a variety of work within the sneaker space, as well as work in the authentication and preservation space. From humble beginnings as an immigrant from Nicaragua to helping create the music grading industry, it has been an impressive journey! His PC c…

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Southern Fork Sustenance: A Conversation with Writer & Podcaster Deb Freeman about Edna Lewis and Virginia Foodways 35:01

4d ago35:01

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Deborah Freeman is the creator of Setting the Table, a multi-award winning podcast exploring Black foodways and culinary history that in 2023 was honored by the International Association of Culinary Professionals as “Podcast of the Year.” She’s also a colleague in the food writing world, with contributions including to Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, a…

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 7: Jay Coscolluela, Chief Operating Officer at Burbank Card Show 1:13:05

7d ago1:13:05

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a lifelong collector and has an amazing journey to share…he was born in the Philippines where he started collecting cards at a young age that included Michael Jordan and Magic The Gathering. In 2005 he migrated to the U.S. where he continued his collecting passion. Over the next decade he would continue to fuel hi…

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Roosevelt Brownlee: Jazz Chef and Soul Food Master (Savannah, GA) 33:06

11d ago33:06

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Roosevelt Brownlee lives on the curve of a quiet street in Savannah, GA, the tall stalks of okra in his vegetable garden just visible from the side drive. It’s one of many such streets in the port city, and only a few minutes from the old City Market area where he spent his earliest years. But in between those two Savannah addresses, Roosevelt has …

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 6: Skylar Lamore, "Whiz" 52:43

13d ago52:43

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an entrepreneur who pivoted from owning a small electronic repair business into pursuing his passion as a collector. In 2021 he decided to take the plunge into becoming a full time sports card dealer. Since then he has traveled the country setting up at trade shows ranging from small local shows all the way up to …

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EP #25 - The Dark Side of Being An Ambitious Achiever 42:10

1M ago42:10

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In this episode, I sit down with Rosie Chong - the 9-5 Personal Branding Gal and LinkedIn Expert who shares insider tips & tricks to help inspire and educate others around the world to build a memorable personal brand and has spent the last 3.5 years sharing her authentic journey (the good and the bad) in building her personal brand. So with everyt…

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Sandra Gutierrez: Latinísimo and the Home Cooking of Latin America (Cary, NC) 37:46

18d ago37:46

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One of my greatest quiet joys is cooking from a well-written cookbook on a weekend night, music on the bluetooth and new scents and tastes filling the kitchen. My favorite cookbook that I’ve cooked from this year is Latinisimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Country of Latin America by Sandra Gutierrez. Sweeping in its scope, it is an encyclopedi…

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 5: Evan Parker, Mantel CEO 1:05:10

1M ago1:05:10

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is an LA native who has been a collector his whole life, but has taken a very different path from our other guests to date. His focus has been in the sports content space, and recently shifted over to collectibles. He held multiple positions with NASCAR, including Head of Content. He was the General Manager for The A…

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Tim Gardner: Lula Drake Wine Parlor (Columbia, SC) 37:23

1M ago37:23

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Columbia, SC’s Main Street architecture still has much of the charm of a mid-century movie set. There are jewelry stores, restaurants, hotels, and gift shops in buildings that range from the turn of the 20th Century to modern day. Tucked in among the hustle and bustle is Lula Drake Wine Parlor, which eight plus years ago was just another dusty buil…

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 4: Jordan Reicher, Jordan's Sports Cards 45:51

2M ago45:51

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a former tech salesman who decided he had enough of his “day job” and wanted to pursue his passion as a collector. In July of 2022 he decided that he was going to try his hand as a full time sports card dealer. Since then he has traveled the country setting up at trade shows ranging from small local shows all the …

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EP#24 - 7 Reflection Questions you MUST answer for the first half of 2024 29:56

2M ago29:56

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Congratulations on making it to the mid year mark of 2024! The year’s just zooomed by hasn't it? If you’re feeling like you’re in autopilot mode, like every week is zooming by so quickly, like you haven’t achieved anything (even though probably in reality you have done so much more than you give yourself credit for), this episode was meant for you.…

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Tuan Nguyen: Le's Sandwiches & Cafe (Charlotte, NC) 40:37

1M ago40:37

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Charlotte, NC is one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the United States. While the city has always looked forward, it was actually founded before the American Revolution and the site of the first US Mint. But in the past two decades, the intense growth and the addition of a light rail system have brought immense changes citywide. In th…

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 3 - Stephanie Garcia, MamaBreaks 39:33

2M ago39:33

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a wife, a mother of two, and a former middle school English teacher who has turned her passion for collecting into a full time business. When she is not doing the “mom thing” or adding to her collection of Baseball and Star Wars cards, she is running an extremely successful breaking business, MamaBreaks. She has w…

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Southern Fork Sustenance: Talking Cookbooks and Editor Judith Jones with Author Sara Franklin 36:17

2M ago36:17

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Over more than half a century as an editor at Knopf, Judith Jones became a legend, nurturing future literary icons such as Sylvia Plath, Anne Tyler, and John Updike. But although I was an English major, I first learned of Judith Jones years later, when I realized that Edna Lewis, M.F.K. Fisher, Claudia Roden, Madhur Jaffrey, James Beard, and, most …

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 2 - Dan Nguyen, The Great Curator 49:57

2M ago49:57

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Today’s guest is a well established content creator in the collectibles space specializing in a variety of non-sports items. His collecting interests range from trading cards, pop culture, wrestling, Star Wars, comics, original artwork, toys and other non-sports items. In addition to being a passionate collector, he is the host of…

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EP #23 - Being a champion of change through TRUST 49:59

2M ago49:59

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In this conversation, Stephanie Nguyen interviews Shane Kelly, an entrepreneur in the construction industry. They discuss the importance of trust in the decision-making process for clients, the challenges facing the construction industry, and the need for change. Shane shares his experience of starting a business during a global recession and the l…

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Rollen Chalmers: Rollens Raw Grains (Levy, SC) 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Rice was South Carolina’s first great agricultural staple. Before the American Revolution, it had already made South Carolina the richest of the 13 original colonies, and Charleston one of the richest cities in the world. But it did so on the backs of enslaved skilled laborers, most of whom had been kidnapped from the rice growing regions of West A…

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Hobby Hustle - Episode 1 - Adam Gray, Basketball Card Fanatic 54:32

2M ago54:32

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EPISODE OVERVIEW: Welcome to THE FIRST EVER episode of Hobby Hustle! Today’s guest is not only one of the most knowledgeable basketball collectors around, but an amazing person as well. Adam Gray has over 30+ years of collecting experience, and is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine. Additionally, since 2023 he has bee…

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Shaun Brian Sells: Cudaco (James Island, SC) 41:37

2M ago41:37

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Shaun Brian Sells started life in a two-person tent surrounded by plantation ruins in the flats of Coral Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands. It was in that environment where his love for cooking began– by roaming and foraging through the valley, fishing off his dad’s sailboat and cooking for up to eight siblings at a time. Those challenges became the…

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EP #22 - Currently feeling demotivated, lost, and confused? Listen to this. 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Today I’m revisiting a vulnerable episode I did with the lovely Ishani Nigam about overcoming my limiting beliefs and outgrowing my need for external validations to achieve true fulfillment in my career. Growing up in an immigrant family, I was taught that academic success and stability were the keys to happiness. However, I realized that achieving…

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Adrian Lipscombe: Chef, 40 Acres Project (Austin, TX) 38:23

3M ago38:23

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Adrian Lipscombe is a native Texan, a chef, an urban planner, and a civic activist, though she prefers the term catalyst. In 2016, she moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin and opened Uptowne Café, a gathering place and a space for her to explore the synergy behind her Southern upbringing, Midwest ingredients and African American culinary history. In 2020,…

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A Bridgerton Episode - Part 1: Actually so much representation (and also Pitbull) 54:57

2M ago54:57

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TRANSCRIPT HERE My Dear Readers (I mean listeners, you get it) Welcome to a surprise episode of Psychocinematic, where we cast all serious topics to the wind and focus on what makes us feel safe and protected right now from a world falling apart - trashy, romancey, sexy, gossipy Bridgerton. But did you think I would NOT have disability and mental i…

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Juan Cassalett: Malagón Mercado y Tapería (Charleston, SC) 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Although Charleston, SC, has changed a lot, it is still one of the cities in the US with a decidedly European feel. Many parts of it are very walkable, there are cobblestone alleyways and al fresco dining, and lingering over a meal is absolutely encouraged. One of the best places to linger this time of year -- or anytime really -- is Malagón Mercad…

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EP #21 - Why Authentic Leadership is Most Powerful with Rebecca Bangura 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Rebecca Bangura is a coach, facilitator and speaker who elevates leaders into building cohesive, high-functioning teams. She is on a mission to transform the world of modern leadership and team development. In this episode, you will learn about: → What is leadership? Which leadership style is the best? → How the most successful leaders drive action…

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Wes Eason: Sunburst Trout Farms (Waynesville, NC) 30:41

3M ago30:41

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On a cool, misty morning when the trees were bright green with their first flush of leaves, I rounded a corner on Route 215 in the NC Mountains and arrived at one of Sunburst Trout’s rainbow trout farms. Pristine water flowed continuously into multiple holding ponds, which held different sizes of trout with plenty of room to move around and swim. H…

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Flourishing in Flavor: Stories From Global Food Artisans 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Odette D’Aniello is the Founder and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio, a family-owned and operated retail cake boutique. The company has received numerous awards, including winning Best of Western Washington several times. With experience in the food industry, business strategy sales, and marketing, Odette has obtained additional skills in product desig…

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Dave Smoke McCluskey: Corn Mafia (Augusta, GA) 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Chef Dave “Smoke” McCluskey, an official member of the Mohawk nation, has spent more than 30 years in the culinary industry, in everything from fine dining kitchens to catering gigs to even organizing and hosting boucheries. Those are traditional gatherings centered around communal hog butchering that also offer a space to celebrate local foodways,…

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Ep #20 - Is Investing in a Mentor or Coach Worth It? 31:17

4M ago31:17

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In this episode you will learn: My strategies in finding the right mentor/coach that will provide maximum return on investment How much should you pay for a mentor/coach? What's the price range? What kind of mentor/coach do you actually need? If you don't have the financial capacity to invest in a mentor/coach, how can you still reap the benefits w…

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William Dissen: The Market Place (Asheville, NC) 41:43

3M ago41:43

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Passion for your work can give you energy to do more than you ever dreamed you’d have time for. That’s the case for William Dissen, chef of The Market Place in Asheville, NC, which this year, its 45th in operation, was named a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. William began honing his skills through study at the…

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Jael Skeffington: French Broad Chocolates (Asheville, NC) 39:23

3M ago39:23

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Jael Skeffington is the co-founder and CEO of French Broad Chocolates in Asheville, NC. What started in 2006 as a chocolate passion and a cafe in Costa Rica with her partner Dan, has grown to 85 employees, a Chocolate Lounge & Boutique in downtown Asheville, and an experiential Chocolate Factory & Cafe. French Broad sources the finest cacao from fa…

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Ep #19 - What Makes Successful High Performing Teams? (Part 2) with Rebecca Del Rio | Ploomo, BizCap, Elco 23:50

4M ago23:50

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In this episode, you'll learn about: How to use different interaction styles and core traits to improve team cohesion. How observing and understanding the workplace dynamics is crucial for junior professionals to contribute effectively. How to deal with politics in the workplace - focusing on facts, maintaining integrity, and not getting caught up …

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Philippe Feret: Hilton Head Social Bakery (Hilton Head Island, SC) 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Do you ever consider going to Hilton Head Island, SC for a fresh-out-of-the-oven French baguette or a raspberry tart that’s perhaps gilded with gold flakes and filled with lemon curd? Maybe not, but you might want to reconsider because Hilton Head Social Bakery, with two locations on the island, has been baking that and much more since Chef Philipp…

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Southern Fork Sustenance: Talking "Why Wine?" with Author and Editor Ray Isle 32:17

4M ago32:17

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Despite the bio I’m about to share, I think Ray Isle is one of the least pretentious people in the wine world today. He grew up in Houston, and he learned to see wine as an adventure, an adventure that’s taken him all around the world. Ray is the longtime executive wine editor for Food & Wine as well as the wine and spirits editor for Travel + Leis…

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Ep #18 - What Makes Successful High Performing Teams? (Part 1) with Rebecca Del Rio | Ploomo, BizCap, Elco 26:49

4M ago26:49

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In this episode, you'll learn about: The foundations of a successful company include having the right people with alignment and achieving product-market fit. How increasing awareness and understanding of oneself and others is key to building high-performing teams. How to manage up and giving feedback to your managers (especially as a young professi…

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Robbie Robinson: City Limits BBQ (West Columbia, SC) 34:51

4M ago34:51

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Augusta Road in West Columbia, SC, isn’t a storybook setting. Strip malls are lined up down the road, flanking a Wal-Mart and a sprawling old school U Haul campus. But just keep going and turn off the road at the Aldi and there’s a summer camp style building tucked in some trees and a modest BBQ sign. That’s when you know you’ve reached the city li…

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Dayna Lee: Comal 864 (Greenville, SC) 35:35

5M ago35:35

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According to Saveur magazine, Border Food is defined as Mexican food with a distinct identity —influenced by the cooking of Chihuahua and Texas, but with a number of little twists. Because Texas is so large and diverse, it’s a more nuanced label than the overarching Tex-Mex, and one surprising spot that it is celebrating with abandon is in Greenvil…

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Ep #17 - 5 Reasons Why Your Networking Sucks 18:21

5M ago18:21

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Ah the corporate buzz word....Networking! Everyone knows how important it is. Not everyone knows how to do it well. In this episode you will learn the 5 traps that are stopping you from networking successfully and what YOU can do to become a networking expert. If you know someone who is struggling to network, or wants to improve on their networking…

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Nikko Cagalanan: Kultura (Charleston, SC) 36:11

5M ago36:11

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Chef Nikko Cagalanan was born and raised in the Philippines. After immigrating to the states in 2011 and working as a nurse, he found himself inspired to pursue cooking with the desire to share his passion for Filipino food. He moved to Charleston, SC in 2018 and began Mansueta’s, a series of pop-ups in the city and the region that helped him hone …

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The Future of Psychocinematic Podcast 12:38

5M ago12:38

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TRANSCRIPT HERE Just a little update on the future of Psychocinematic Podcast... Don't worry, it's not all bad news! Follow Asiatu on insta and connect with them here Follow Psychocinematic on insta here. SUPPORT INDIE PODCASTS!By Stephanie Fornasier

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Ep #16 - The Art of Gratitude with Manjoo Lalwani 36:52

5M ago36:52

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✳️Download my FREE Life Audit: https://lifeaudit.masterofachievement.com/master-of-achievement-life-audit?fbclid=IwAR3e8xYSNlFllASX5LXpbzbjk7nucQYtTL4BxIlqyJDNIp0dq3W2iiGpqDM One of the biggest factors in achieving FULFILLED success, is the element of gratitude. But how can we grow gratitude in times of real challenge and adversity? I speak with Ma…

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Ep #15 - How Poverty Encourages Divergent Thinking 19:44

6M ago19:44

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In this episode, you're going to learn about: How poverty encourages divergent thinking What is divergent thinking vs convergent thinking Why do we need divergent thinking? How can we practice divergent thinking (Exercise) When to use divergent thinking vs convergent thinking Do follow, rate ⭐, and share this episode with your accountability circle…

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From Concept To Creation: A Guide To Building Your Food Brand With Bridget Greaney and Nancy Becker 38:11

5M ago38:11

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Nancy Becker and Bridget Greaney are the Co-founders and CEOs of 2Betties, a wellness company dedicated to crafting delicious and nutritious snacks. Their journey began when Bridget, a college student, created the product during breaks between classes after noticing a lack of nutritious snack options. The positive peer responses inspired Bridget, a…

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Ep #14 - How To Be A Power Couple In Business with JCAU Events 40:22

6M ago40:22

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In this episode you’re going to learn about: Knowing what you’re passionate about especially if you have multiple interests Knowing when you persist with your idea or when to pivot The secret to a successful marriage and business partnership especially when you’re starting out The power of visualisation and emotional connection to your future goals…

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Sweet Lucy’s Journey: From Culinary School To Dream Bakery With Lucy Damkoehler 34:21

6M ago34:21

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Lucy Damkoehler is the Founder and Owner of Sweet Lucy's Bake Shop in Bernardston, Massachusetts. Lucy’s journey began at age 16 when she worked at a local bakery, sparking her love for the culinary arts. Pursuing her passion further, Lucy enrolled in the New England Culinary School in Vermont, where she honed her skills. Following her education, s…

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Ep #13 - How Imposter Syndrome Stops You From Achieving 23:05

7M ago23:05

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82% of people will experience imposter syndrome at least once in their lifetime. If you don't know the signs or ways of overcoming it, it'll cripple your self esteem, career, and achievements. Stop listening to the negative voices!!! In this episode, you're going to learn about the 5 different types of imposter syndromes, and 4 easy practical ways …

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Turning Trials Into Triumphs: On the Road to Entrepreneurial Success With Molly Ott 29:01

6M ago29:01

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Molly Ott is the Owner of Corina Bakery, an award-winning establishment nestled in the heart of Tacoma. With a passion for culinary arts and a keen eye for creating delightful confections, Molly has transformed Corina Bakery into a beloved local gem. Boasting a diverse array of delectable treats from artisanal cakes to freshly baked pastries, Molly…

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