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The first woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist List was a Black Panther. The richest person of all time, an African king, gave away so much gold that it caused Cairo's economy to crash. A 109 year old Black woman fights for reparations for her neighborhood that was burned to the ground when she was a child. On Wondery’s history series Black History, For Real, hosts Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee go beyond the stories you already know to drop you right in the mix. It’s a no-nonsense, ...
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Fronteras

Texas Public Radio

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"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.
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Essential listening for Product Managers, Entrepreneurs, and anyone working in tech today. We break down the concepts you need to know, from Product Management to Growth, Sales to Funding, we'll bring you stories that will inspire and insights that will change the way you think about product and business. Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Product Collective, has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more business publications as a top business podcas ...
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Complicating the Narrative is a podcast series produced by Authors and staff at ConTextos with the goal of adding context beyond misconceptions commonly associated with people living in communities facing poverty and barriers to economic development due to racism, violence, and trauma.
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Millennial Mama

HT Smartcast Originals

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All new babies are unique. And so are their mamas. But the fact that every new mama is different from the other is often forgotten. Sanchi Nasta Ray is here to change this narrative by offering support via expert opinions, by creating a judgment-free zone and sharing her own epic fails with her 18-month-old, baby Alaia. Join her on this absolutely crazy, ever-so-demanding yet rewarding ride called motherhood! This is an HT Smartcast Original.
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Inconceivable

The Trident Network

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Inconceivable is a scripted narrative podcast about two best friends navigating different fertility challenges and the ups and downs that come with it. Created by Amanda ReCupido, a Chicago-based author, book reviewer and Moth storyteller with work in several humor and literary publications and recognized in various screenwriting competitions.
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Forties AF

Tangible Films & Entertainment, Tanisha Quilter-Williams

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Forties AF is a sexy, sassy, and funny fiction drama podcast about three forty-something single friends who laugh, love and cry together; as they pick up the pieces their thirties left behind. Hope, a newly-forty entertainment magazine reporter by night and aspiring writer by day, finally has to let go of her on and off again boyfriend. Chanise, a postal carrier in her late forties, is a new empty nester and is adjusting to her new-found freedom. Brianna a hopeless romantic in her mid-fortie ...
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Transform Your Life with Teresa & Tonya is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that chronicles the personal journeys of two friends, Teresa and Tonya, who have dramatically changed their lives through bariatric surgery. With a focus on weight loss, wellness, and the ups and downs of life before and after surgery, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, expert advice, and supportive tips for those considering or navigating the path of weight transformation. Teresa Parent and Ton ...
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Direct, Raw and Edgy. No subject is out of bounds. The discussions are real, humorous, thought provoking and meant to show others that no one is alone. Join Kevin Evans and his guests on an entertaining journey of life and an always evolving narrative.
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New York, I Love You But You've Changed is a podcast where long time New Yorkers from across the five boroughs give us their version of the city they love, discuss how it has evolved and share their thoughts on what we can do to make the greatest hometown in the world great for all of us. And we also have some fun with the pop culture associated with NYC. Our interviews seek to create an anthology of voices that represents the range of life that exists in New York City, especially those voic ...
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A Dungeons and Dragons actual play focused on the narrative over the game. Join our adventurers as they travel a homebrew world that has been in development for over 15 years. Along with the world feeling lived in, dive into the immersion with custom music and heavy roleplaying.
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Displaced

Vox Media

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The world is facing the largest displacement crisis since WWII as a number of humanitarian emergencies rage on. Grant Gordon and Ravi Gurumurthy from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have in-depth conversations with leading humanitarians, foreign policymakers, and innovators to understand how they think about, and tackle these global crises. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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A quite North Carolina mountain town serves as the backdrop for this mesmerizing audiobook. Gollwitzer's connection to the local community infuses the story with an authenticity that captures the hearts of both local and international readers. The narrative immerses listeners in the life of Rainy Ray Holford during a defining summer, inviting them to explore the nuances of small-town life in a stunning mountain setting. At the heart of "The Summer Girls of Melrose" lies the enigmatic charact ...
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Design Futurecast

Maria Lorena Lehman

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Design Futurecast is Maria Lorena Lehman's journey through design explorations and experiments ― where breakthrough questions intersect with expansive design thinking to shift your own creative path toward more innovative heights. Imagine yourself in the future, asking questions about a design solution you are creating today. With elements of visionary time-travel...Every episode examines cutting-edge investigations from a new perspective ― exploring the design experiment and its result in t ...
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It's 1978, and Senator Edward Brooke is fighting for his political life. As the first Black U.S. Senator elected by popular vote, Ed broke barriers and reached the heights of power. But scandal and betrayal threaten to bring it all crashing down. Meanwhile, a young Carol Moseley Braun faces her own trials as she begins her journey to become the fir…
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Tonya and Teresa delve into the impact of sharing your weight loss journey on social media. They explore the highs and lows, the positives and negatives, and the sense of community that can be built through online connections. When they first embarked on their journeys, they wanted to use social media as a su…
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Irma Herrera's one-woman play, "Why Would I Mispronounce My Own Name?", focuses on issues of identity and the power in making sure our names are pronounced correctly. Herrera, an activist, playwright and former civil rights attorney, shows that how we say a name reveals the preconceived ideas or assumptions we make about others.…
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In this special episode of Rocketship.FM, we welcome back the podcast’s original founder, Michael Sacca, for a unique and insightful conversation. Recently appointed as CEO of Leadpages, Michael brings with him a wealth of experience from his years as a product executive across early-stage startups. Now, he faces the challenge of leading an establi…
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The Civil War’s over, countless Black people are making their way in a new and dangerous world, and their fight for equality and representation ain’t over. Two Black men – preacher Hiram Revels and the formerly enslaved Blanche Bruce – rise up during U.S. Reconstruction with different ideas about gaining and maintaining power. One, leans on his fai…
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive into stress management and emotional eating, essential factors for a successful weight loss journey. They discuss how unmanaged stress often leads to overeating or “comfort eating,” which can hinder weight loss progress. Reflecting on how their generation was taught to clean their plates…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito sits down with Katie Trauth Taylor, Founder and CEO of Narratize, to explore the journey behind creating an AI-driven platform that's empowering enterprises to communicate complex ideas faster and more effectively. Katie shares the frustrations that led her to launch Narratize and how her personal…
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Blackness is more than skin deep. This thing is cultural, and culture moves beyond what we can see. Franchesca and Conscious dive into the nuances between race and ethnicity while celebrating the contributions of Afro Latino people to Black history. And, because we ain’t gonna let Halloween pass us by without touching on the spooky, our hosts chat …
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The Black Navarros project led by St. Mary's University and the San Antonio African American Community Archive & Museum explores slavery in Spanish colonial-era San Antonio, and how the city's prominent Navarro family played a role in slavery in Texas.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro
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In this episode, Mike Belsito sits down with Dan Blumberg, founder of Modern Product Minds and former product leader at The New York Times, LinkedIn, and Citi, to explore how product discovery works in traditional enterprises. While we often hear stories from cutting-edge tech startups, most product managers work at "normal" companies dealing with …
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Woop! Woop! That’s the sound of da police! Conscious and Frankie welcome Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika – host of Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Dr. Kumanyika’s podcast is a deeply personal tale of his relationship to policing, the history of the NYPD and its long reaching impact in police departments across the nation. Are the police t…
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As a child, Gwen Ifill watches the flickering images of 1960s America dance across her television screen. Journalists and news anchors covering the turbulent era look and sound nothing like Gwen, but she’s determined to leave her mark. From her internship at the Boston Herald American, to debate stages holding powerful politicians to account and to…
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya dive into the often-overlooked topic of loose skin after weight loss. Together, they explore the fears many face when losing weight quickly, such as the concern of loose skin and the associated challenges like odors. They also discuss how some women embrace their loose skin as a b…
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In this revealing episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito pulls back the curtain on a significant milestone: Product Collective's acquisition by Pendo. Mike shares the origin story of Product Collective, from its humble beginnings as a passion project to its growth into a cornerstone of the product community. He candidly discusses the challenge…
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The famous Brazilian footballer Pelé should never have climbed to the pinnacle of his sport. Young Edson, the kid who would become Pelé, grows up in poverty kicking around a football made of socks. And he lives in a country uncomfortable with his Black skin. Born with a dream too large for his small village to hold and the relentless determination …
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya are joined by special guest Sharvell'e Daniels one of the amazing team members from Pop Recovery Systems, a true weight loss warrior who has lost 135 pounds and gained 35 pounds back through muscle as a powerlifter. Together, they discuss how they met and dive into Sharvell'e’s in…
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In the fast-paced world of tech startups, product leadership is crucial—but when is the right time to bring on a full-time Chief Product Officer? This episode of Rocketship.FM explores the emerging role of the fractional CPO, a game-changing solution for early-stage companies seeking experienced product leadership without the full-time commitment o…
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Celia Cruz, dubbed the "Queen of Salsa" is one the the biggest Latin music stars of all time. From her humble beginnings in Cuba to her rise as a global icon, Celia’s voice and energy changed the game for Latin music. Fran and Conscious explore her journey, the racial barriers she broke, and the vibrant spirit she left behind. We’ll also dig into h…
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive deep into their frustration with the diet culture narrative. They discuss the harmful misconception that obesity is simple to solve and the need to dismantle the stigma surrounding weight loss surgery. Frustrated by the belief that weight loss surgery is just "taking the easy way out," t…
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In this unique episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito explores the cutting-edge intersection of AI and product management. The show kicks off with an introduction to Google's Notebook LM, a groundbreaking AI research assistant. Then, in a twist, we present an AI-generated summary of the most recent edition of INDUSTRY: The Product Conference, …
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Black people’s accomplishments aren’t usually celebrated without creating some discomfort in the white cultural zeitgeist. There’s something about Black Excellence that often leads to knee jerk criticisms. From the complicated Jack Johnson, to the modern-day struggles of Serena Williams and Colin Kaepernick, this question in sports keeps popping up…
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In this impactful episode of Transform Your Life, Lashandria Peek shares her weight loss journey that began in 2018. She opens up about her weight loss surgery, the complications she encountered, and the importance of finding a surgeon she could trust. Lashandria also discusses the challenges of childhood obesity, including having her mouth wired s…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito dives into the common mistakes product managers and leaders make when developing product strategies. Featuring expert insights from Roman Pichler, a renowned product management coach and author, the episode uncovers critical pitfalls to avoid and best practices to embrace in crafting effective pro…
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“Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come.” Serena Williams said those words knowing how many perceived a young Black girl in a predominantly white sport. Her career might appear defined by luck on the outside, but the kid w…
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya welcome special guest Laura Alexis, CEO and founder of Pop Recovery Systems, to discuss her passion for improving recovery care for weight loss surgery and plastic surgery patients. They explore how Laura is inspiring surgeons to join the Pop Recovery movement, driven by their des…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we dive deep into the world of evidence-based product development with Connor Joyce, author of "Bridging Intention to Impact." Connor challenges the common assumption that high usage metrics automatically equate to product success. Instead, he introduces a comprehensive framework for measuring genuine impact on use…
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Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant, is known for two things: his brutal fists and fearless audacity. Before Muhammad Ali, Johnson shocked the world with his unrivaled boxing skills, shattering racial barriers and igniting racial tensions. On July 4th, 1910, in "The Fight of the Century," he defeated Jim Jeffries, the "Great White Hope," becoming the…
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya dive into the critical aspects of post-op care after weight loss surgery. They discuss how to avoid complications, the importance of following your surgeon’s guidelines, and the role of the PopRecovery team in ensuring a smooth recovery process. The episode also tackles the stigma…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we dive into an often overlooked but crucial aspect of product management: working effectively with internal partners and stakeholders. Join host Mike Belsito as he interviews John Haggerty, a seasoned product leader and coach, who shares insights on how product managers can build stronger relationships within thei…
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Witnessing someone achieve greatness in multiple areas of life is pretty rare. Paul Robeson’s a rare type of man. Almost like Beyonce, he’s a Renaissance man. There isn’t a color line he can’t cross and excellence is his middle name. By the 1930’s, Paul’s graduated college as valedictorian, played professional football, and become the first Black a…
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In this enlightening episode, Tonya and Teresa welcome Ken, a new member of the PopRecovery group, who offers a valuable male perspective on weight loss and plastic surgery. Ken discusses the challenges men face with obesity and the often unspoken struggles of dealing with weight issues. He shares his journey through multiple weight loss procedures…
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In this episode of Rocketship.FM, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Findaway, a Cleveland-based tech company that went from a small startup to a $123 million acquisition by Spotify. Host Mike Belsito, one of Findaway's early employees, sits down with Mitch Kroll, co-founder and longtime CEO, to discuss the company's 18-year journey through v…
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Football season’s back, and it’s still missing one of the game’s best quarterbacks: Colin Kaepernick. Colin grows up loving athletes like basketball player Allen Iverson, but he dreams of making it to the NFL. When the dream finally comes true, he takes the NFL world by storm in 2012 as quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Almost four years lat…
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In this powerful and motivating episode, Tonya and Teresa, ambassadors for PopRecovery, are joined by the incredible Amanda Register, who has triumphed over a 600-pound weight loss journey. Amanda shares her inspiring story of overcoming unimaginable challenges, including undergoing the duodenal switch surgery to lose the weight necessary to receiv…
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The play grew out of the aftermath of the racist massacre at an El Paso Walmart in 2019. Plawright Gregory Ramos describes how he used interviews with community members to touch on gun control and immigration.By Norma Martinez, Marian Navarro
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In this captivating episode of Rocketship.FM, host Mike Belsito sits down with Rahul Vohra, founder and CEO of Superhuman, to explore the company's groundbreaking journey into AI-powered email. Vohra shares insights on how Superhuman recognized the potential of AI early on and made the bold decision to pivot their entire product strategy. He detail…
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You ever see someone laugh so hard it makes you crack a smile? Even though you’ve got no idea what they are laughing about? Contagious joy helps people survive. Especially Black people, because Black joy is a revolutionary act. In this bonus episode, Franchesca and Conscious discuss how reclaiming spaces for happiness and expression is vital when b…
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In today’s inspiring and deeply personal episode, we are joined by the courageous weight loss warrior Tori, who shares her remarkable weight loss journey and the preparations for her upcoming skin removal surgery with Dr. Charlie Chen. Tori opens up about the emotional highs and lows of her transformation, the meticulous planning involved, and the …
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In this episode of Rocketship.fm, host Mike Belsito dives deep into the challenging world of tech job hunting with Phyl Terry, author of "Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker's Playbook." With nearly half of US tech workers looking for new roles in 2024, this timely discussion offers invaluable insights for navigating the current job market. Phyl sha…
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You never think a simple day by the water can turn deadly. Young Eugene Williams never thought his day at the beach would end in tragedy, either. But, his death at a segregated beach in Chicago sparks a fight to desegregate all American beaches. Activists like Dr. Gilbert Mason, take a courageous stand to transform public spaces across the nation. …
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