Welcome to The Ultimate Blog Podcast! This podcast is for you if you’ve ever wanted to learn blogging basics so that you can start your own blog or if you have been a blogger for years but are struggling to grow or need inspiration and community. Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new episode covering topics from the basics of starting a blog, monetizing, and growing your site, to finding the inspiration you need to keep going. You will also find guest interviews with experts on different bl ...
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Vote Common Good is inspiring and mobilizing people of faith to make the common good their voting criteria. Tuesdays we talk Politics, Wednesdays we talk about how Faith should compel us to care about the Common Good, and Thursdays we talk Science, Space and Economics.
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News' Chief Medical Correspondent, draws from her own tragic experience to explore the aftermath of suicide and sudden loss, and, like her new book "Life After Suicide," the podcast is a roadmap to survival, offering inspiring insight on how to regain balance and get back to life. She speaks with people living with loss who have moved through guilt, anger and hopelessness to a new normal as well as with survivors and specialists in medicine, faith and more on how to ...
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Attorney, host and creator Paul Townsend examines some of the most famous and infamous - and often misunderstood - court cases to make headlines across America. In doing so, he provides listeners with a true and unbiased understanding of the underlying facts as the judge or jury would have heard them at the time, explains what the role of each party was, breaks down the legal arguments presented, and gives the final word on who ultimately prevailed and why.
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is David Kim who is running for U.S. House of Representatives in California's 34th District. https://davidkimforca.com/ To see if there's a Common Good Cand…
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From the Room Where it Happened - DNC Firsthand Experience
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Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse were in the convention center for the DNC. They share what the experience was like and what it means for the election. www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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We are excited to welcome Penny Zenker on today! She is sharing more about focus and productivity which is crucial for entrepreneurs facing burnout. Penny Zenker is known as “The Focusologist.” She’s a sought after international keynote speaker and best-selling author. Penny is sharing more about focus and productivity which is crucial for entrepre…
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We’re celebrating a milestone with this podcast, the 300th episode of The Joys of Binge Reading show. And it’s wonderful to be able to share it with best-selling author Helen Brown. Helen is a good friend and a former colleague who is appearing on the show for the second time, so it’s just like all the stars are aligned. She has a remarkable gift f…
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is Joe Salerno who is running for U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 2nd District https://joesalernoforcongress.com/ To see if there's a Common G…
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140. How Community Connection Can Increase Your Impact as a Content Creator
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It’s Amy here and I have a solo for you on my review of Joe Pulizzi’s book “Content Inc.”. I’m really emphasizing the impact of community and how it can increase your impact as a content creator. It’s important to build a loyal audience and community over chasing vanity metrics like social media followers. I share more about understanding your audi…
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Circle of Hope - A Conversation with Eliza Griswold and Shane & Katie Claiborne
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Doug Pagitt sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and poet Eliza Griswold to talk about her new book, Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church. They are joined by Shane and Katie Claiborne who were part of the early Circle of Hope community. "Through generational rifts, an increasingly politicized r…
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is Michelle Higgs who is running for Indiana House, district 60. https://voteformichellehiggs.com To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, ch…
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Common Good Politics - Trump and Elon Musk Struggle to Livestream
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Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss the week's political headlines including Donald Trump's glitch-plagued livestream interview with Elon Musk on the platform formerly known as Twitter. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryer…
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Hey there! It’s Jennifer and I’m doing a solo. In our membership, we hosted a book club event and we chose the book “Content Inc.” by Joe Pulizzi. Amy and I have both decided to share our key takeaways from the book in the next few episodes. I’m sharing about “finding your content tilt", meaning the importance of identifying a unique niche in blogg…
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Common Good Politics - Will Kamala Walz into the White House?
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Tim Walz is the Veep. What does it mean? Doug and Robb break it all down. www.VoteCommonGood.comBy Vote Common Good
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is Caitlin Draper who is running for U.S. House in Arkansas 3rd district. https://caitlinforarkansas.com To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your a…
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138. Low on time? Prioritize These 3 Things in Your Blogging Business
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Do you feel like you are low on time? As summer comes to a close, we know that summer may have looked different for you in your blogging business. We are talking about the challenges that bloggers often face during these busy seasons. We share our personal experiences of balancing family responsibilities and blogging and we are offering actionable …
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is Ty Pinkins who is running for U.S. Senate in Mississippi. www.typinkins.com To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check out: www.candid…
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137. Choosing Adventure: Becoming a Solo Travel Blogger with Gina Corley
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Are you wanting to be a travel blogger? Join us as we chat interview Gina Corley, a student of ours and a travel blogger from "Gina on a Plane." Gina shares her journey into travel blogging and shares more about her solo travel experiences. She discusses the challenges of balancing a full-time job with blogging, the realities of monetization, and t…
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is Jennifer Lee who is running for the Texas State House, district 55. www.jennifer4texas.com To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check …
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136. What Bloggers Need to Know About 3rd Party Cookies
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We are talking all things 3rd party cookies on this episode! In this episode, we have Tiffany Graves and Ben Rodriguez on from Mediavine. They explain 3rd party cookies and their role in target advertising. Ben shares more about Mediavine’s Grow platform and we talk about the importance of privacy and adapting to a more privacy-centric web. We know…
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United States v. Donald Trump (The FEDERAL Election Interference Case)
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At this point, it's become difficult to keep track of all the different places that former (and possibly future) President Donald Trump has been indicted. To recap: he has been indicted in New York County by District Attorney Alvin Bragg. That case has already gone to trial and he was convicted of nearly three dozen counts of falsifying business re…
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, sits down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office this year. Today's guest is Joel Levi who is running for Indiana State Senate, District 20. www.joelleviforindiana.com To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check o…
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135. Why You Need to Grow Your Email List Today with Matt Molen
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A topic that we love to discuss here is email marketing and that’s because it is a crucial part of your blog! We welcomed Matt Molen from Email Crush as he dove into email marketing for bloggers and content creators. We discuss strategies for growing an email list, creating effective lead magnets, and setting up email automation sequences. Matt sha…
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Michigan v. Jennifer Crumbley (Prosecuting the Parents of a Killer)
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Hello everyone, I've missed you. Due to a confluence of factors which I won't waste time or energy going into here, we had a slightly longer hiatus than I expected, but we are back and I expect the content to be a little more regular going forward. This episode is meaningful for a number of reasons. First, I bring on my law partner, Bob Gottlieb of…
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Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office. Today's guest is Kyle Kilbourn who is running for the U.S. House in Wisconsin's 7th district. To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check out: www.candi…
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134. The PIGFEL System that Works for Dolly DeLong
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We are thrilled to welcome Dolly DeLong back on the Ultimate Blog Podcast as she shares more about how she has SEO working for her using the PIGFEL system. Dolly shares her strategies for optimizing SEO through a structured weekly routine. She introduces this idea of the PIGFEL system, which stands for Pinterest, Instagram, Google, Facebook, Email,…
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In this new podcast series, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, sits down with some of the extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office this year. Our first guest is Kaylee Peterson who is running for the U.S. House in Idaho's 1st District. www.kayleeforcongress.com To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, che…
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Common Good Politics - What the Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Presidential Immunity Means for Democracy
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Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Daniel Deitrich discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court ruling that presidents have sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a pastor…
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133. Bookkeeping for Bloggers with Ansley Beutler
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We had Ansley Beutler on the podcast. Ansley has a unique perspective because she is a CPA and a food blogger. She is sharing her journey from accounting to running her blog, The Fit Peach, and founding Pitch Perfect Financials, an accounting firm for bloggers. She emphasizes the importance of setting up a business correctly, maintaining clear fina…
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Jeff Carson is the Amazon-Bestselling author of the David Wolf series, thrillers set in the high country of Colorado, chock-full of action, mystery, thrills, and suspense. With millions of copies sold internationally, he’s regularly recommended as suitable for fans of David Baldacci and Daniel Silva. Hi I’m your host Jenny Wheeler and today on the …
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Post-Debate Commentary with Vote Common Good
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Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich break down the (very few) highs and the lows of the CNN presidential debate between President Biden and former-president Trump. www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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Common Good Politics - Will Trump Chicken Out of the Debate?
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Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich talk about the week's political news and make predictions on whether or not Trump will show up for Thursday's presidential debate against Joe Biden. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt Robb Ryerse is a p…
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132. ADA Compliance: What it is, Who it Benefits and Why Bloggers Need to Do it with Nina Clapperton
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Is your blog ADA compliant? We welcomed Nina Clapperton, SEO expert and travel blogger, back on to share more about the critical importance of website accessibility. She shares her personal experiences with disabilities and highlights the tools she uses to navigate websites. She emphasized that 97% of websites are not accessible to people with disa…
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Common Good Politics - Trump pick for Co-Conspirator (VP)
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Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's political news and make predictions on Trump's co-conspirator for the promised damage he will do if elected. www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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131. Creating a Pinterest Ads Strategy with Heather Farris
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Are you using Pinterest ads? Pinterest is a powerful platform for bloggers and business owners looking to promote their content and products. We have Heather Farris, a Pinterest ads expert, on to provide insight on Pinterest ads. She shares her journey from Pinterest user to successful Pinterest strategist. Heather shares effective strategies, incl…
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Irish magic from Jennifer Deibel – the best- selling and award-winning author of a series of charming Emerald Isle novels combining history, family, faith and romance. Her newest book, The Irish Matchmaker…introduces matchmaker Catriona Daly. Hi I’m your host Jenny Wheeler and today on Binge Reading Jennifer talks about how a US born gal fell in lo…
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Finding Common Good in the Skies with an Astrophysicist
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Doug Pagitt talks with astrophysicist Paul Wallace about the earth's second moon, the Northern Lights and a huge cosmic explosion happening this summer. www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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Common Good Politics - Trump Says He Doesn't Pray, His Supporters Want a Felon
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Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse talk about the political news including Trumnp's take on prayer - he thinks it's a contest he is winning, that his supporters are proud to support a felon, the state of the economy, and more. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. …
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130. 3 Ways to Stay Positive as You Grow Your Blog
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How is your mindset when it comes to your blog? Amy here, and I'm doing a solo on the importance of maintaining a positive mindset as you grow your blog. I want you to focus on staying connected to your purpose, avoiding negativity, and focusing on what works. It's important to also build a supportive community. I hope this episode encourages you t…
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Common Good Politics - Trump's Historic Conviction and What it Means For America
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Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Daniel Deitrich take a spin through the political news with a common good lens including the historic conviction of former president Trump and what it means for the 2024 election. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist. @pagitt …
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129. Unlocking the Possibility of What a Membership Can Add to Your Blogging Business
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Have you ever considered starting a membership? We are joined by Jen Matichuk from Memberful, as she shares more about creating and managing memberships for content creators. We discuss the origin of Memberful, Jen’s work, and the importance of building a community and providing value to your audience. We dive into the membership components, such a…
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Acclaimed Australian broadcaster and wordsmith Kel Richards is passionate about classical mysteries, and the Golden Age of the 1930s when Agatha Christie and her fellow authors were writing them… Kel is also an Anglican lay canon, deeply immersed in Narnia creator and theologian C.S. Lewis’ Oxford college world and his circle of friends, including …
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128. 100K Celebration: Your Questions Answered!
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You asked, and we answered! In celebrating over 100,000 downloads for the podcast, we wanted to hear from YOU! We asked you all to send in your questions via Speakpipe and today we are answer 5 of those questions right here on the podcast! Tune in as we answer your blogging questions! Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram: @s…
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What if you could take a vacation on your marriage and for six months, pursue a lifetime dream your husband doesn’t share? And he could do the same. That’s the premise for Lian Dolan’s latest book, The Marriage Sabbatical. Hi, I’m your host, Jenny Wheeler and today Lian, the author of the popular The Sweeney Sisters and Lost And Found In Paris is q…
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127. How Katie Kimball's Blogging Needs Inspired Her Husband to Create The Blog Fixer
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On this episode of The Ultimate Blog Podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing Katie and Kris Kimball, the dynamic duo behind The Blog Fixer, a service that aids bloggers with technical issues. Katie shares where story about her shift into the world of blogging and Kris shares how his expertise in technology provided support for her blog, which…
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126. Blogger Burnout: What it looks like and what to do about it
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Let’s talk about blogger burnout. On today’s episode, it’s Amy and I am coming at you with a solo episode. I am sharing my own personal struggle with burnout and offering advice on how to prevent and recognize the signs. I share the impact of burnout on professional and personal life and stress the importance of self-care, including taking breaks, …
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Common Good Politics - Inevitable Irrelevance Galore
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Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin through the political news with a common good lens. Doug can't say " Inevitable Irrelevance." Trump's continued violation of the law and all kinds of weirdness from Republicans. www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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125. Mediavine Journey: How Bloggers Can Monetize Sooner
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We are excited to welcome Heather Tullos from Mediavine back on the show! She is sharing more about Journey, a new service that is aimed at helping smaller creators monetize their content. Heather also shares the benefits of Grow, Mediavine’s engagement tool suite. She is even sharing more about long-term planning and the onboarding process for Jou…
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Chris Draper – Optimistic Techno-Thriller
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Chris Draper is a Kiwi IT engineer with a passion for writing optimistic, techno-thrillers like Goodbye Woomera Belle the first in a series of five planned action-filled futurist thrillers suitable for young adults, as well as adult readers. Hi, I’m your host, Jenny Wheeler, and in this week’s Binge Reading episode, Chris talks about how he fell in…
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Common Good Politics - What does it take to keep the country from being taken over by MAGA
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Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin through the political news with a common good lens. They also talk bout what it takes for the US to not fall to the worst impulse of MAGAism www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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124. Does Your Blogging Business Need a Reboot with Corry Frazier & Melissa Pepin
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We are so excited to have Corry Frazier and Melissa Pepin from The Business Reboot on! Each of these ladies have been on the podcast individually but today we invited them on together. We dive into how this duo helps empower small business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive while keeping a healthy balance in life. They focus on mindset, strategy, s…
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Common Good Politics - Guest Rodney Govens - Running for Congress in Arkansas
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Today's guest is running for Congress in Arkansas' First Congressional District. Rodney Govens is uniquely qualified for this role and he tell us why. www.RodneyForCongress.org www.votecommongood.comBy Vote Common Good
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Amy Harmon grew up in a remote Utah valley, very close to where the famed outlaw Butch Cassidy really lived. Quite a few years before her, of course. The folklore surrounding his Robin Hood reputation has always fascinated her. She’s far too young to have seen the famous movie starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford first time round, but she’s exca…
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