Best Lee Ann Miller Podcasts (2024)

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94: Live Your List 33:54

2h ago33:54

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We all go through times where we question our purpose, our vocation, and how we spend our days. Are we living our purpose? Are we living our full potential? What opportunities do I chase? But, what happens when we start making steps towards refining our purpose? Often, we realize that when we look back at life some of those dreams did come true. Jo…

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Hollywood Reporter - Ralphie Aversa (Ep. 14) 45:04

1h ago45:04

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Ralphie Aversa is the Host and Producer for USA Today's "Entertain This!" and also anchors news and sports across the USA TODAY Network. An American syndicated radio host and entertainment reporter, some call Ralphie the next Ryan Seacrest! He has interviewed stars ranging from Lady Gaga to Matt Damon. From red-carpet events at the Grammys, America…

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A Conversation with Frederick Smith (QR 089) 43:07

5h ago43:07

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This week, Tara sits down with Frederick Smith (he/him), author of Tara’s official recommendation from Episode 86, One and Done. Fred talks about his early writing aspirations, the books that inspired him in his youth, his experiences as an author writing about Black gay men, and who he’s reading right now. Works/People Discussed Invisible Life by …

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93: Over/Under 35:08

6d ago35:08

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Do you ever think there are things in life that are underrated? No doubt there are things that are overrated. There are some things in life that just don't live up to the hype - and then, some things that need more hype! Either way, join us in a chat about some of the most over and under rated things in life!…

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92: Vacation Blues 34:16

13d ago34:16

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The Vacation Blues have hit. Summer is winding down, vacations are done, and we are getting back into the routine. The Vacation Blues are real over here. Today we discuss our blues, the gift of vacation, and how we can reset to bounce back from the Vacation Blues.

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A Chef With A Story - Eric Wells (Ep.13) 28:26

15d ago28:26

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Chef Eric Wells, a Cleveland, Ohio native, found his passion for cooking early in life. Taught by his mother to blend ingredients, spices, and herbs into extraordinary dishes, he promised her before her passing in 2003 that he would turn his love for cooking into a career. Despite facing significant challenges, including the highs of cooking for Ma…

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Tara climbed me like a koala (QR 088) 1:04:00

14d ago1:04:00

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Kris and Tara are back from the annual GCLS conference. They're energized, motivated, and… suffering from Covid, in Kris’s case. They talk all about their experiences at the best sleepaway camp for sapphic fiction fans before getting deep into those recommendations. Official Recommendations From Kris: The Man with 1000 Kids (Netflix) This week, Kri…

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91: Teasing vs. Bullying 33:08

20d ago33:08

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What is the difference between teasing and bullying? Is there a difference? How can you tell? There are so many layers to this discussion and we want to dive into the differences to give our hot takes. What would happen if we shifted our mindset completely and chose to use our words with more purpose?…

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Episode 113 - Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot

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These two successful authors collaborated to write a new thriller, Echo Road, where they bring together two of their iconic characters FBI Special Agent Mercy Kilpatrick and Sheriff Bree Taggert to stop a ruthless serial killer. Melinda Leigh Kendra Elliot Show Host: Toni Ann Marcolini PodcastBy Toni Ann Marcolini

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Ann McMan (GCLS 2024) 10:54

26d ago10:54

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Tara and Kris chat with Ann McMan about her latest novel, The Black Bird of Chernobyl, how elements were inspired by previous GCLS conferences, and eco-friendly burial options (we promise, it makes sense when you listen). Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Ann McMan's website Trusting …

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A.L. Brooks (GCLS 2024) 4:01

26d ago4:01

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Tara and Kris chat with A.L. Brooks about her latest novel, Make Her Wish Come True and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit A.L. Brooks' website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twitter: @queerlyrec Faceboo…

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Kristen Zimmer (GCLS 2024) 8:45

26d ago8:45

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Tara and Kris chat with Kristen Zimmer about her latest novel, Forbidden Girl, and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram…

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Carrie Byrd (GCLS 2024) 2:19

26d ago2:19

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Tara and Kris chat with Carrie Byrd about her debut novel, Loser of the Year, and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Carrie Byrd's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @Q…

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90: Reframing Regret 31:18

1M ago31:18

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What do we do with the regrets in life? It's easy to let them consume our thoughts, but what would happen if we could reframe our regrets and shift our thinking. How can we shift our regret from shame to purpose? Join us in this conversation all about reframing our regret and using our past to propel us forward.…

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Nan Campbell (GCLS 2024) 5:22

27d ago5:22

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Tara and Kris chat with Nan Campbell about her novella New York is Losing Hope, which is part of the recent Hot Hires collection, her experience at this year's GCLS conference, and her advice for future conference goers. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Nan Campbell's website Support…

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Alaina Erdell (GCLS 2024) 6:08

30d ago6:08

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Tara and Kris chat with Alaina Erdell about her novella Two Women, Two Weddings, which is part of the recent Hot Hires collection, as well as her experience at GCLS 2024. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Alaina Erdell's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our…

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Erica Lee (GCLS 2024) 3:10

27d ago3:10

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Tara and Kris chat with Erica Lee about her forthcoming novel, A Very Miller-Cooper Life. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Erica Lee's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twitter: @queerlyrec Facebook: @QueerlyRecommended Instagram:…

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Morgan Lee Miller (GCLS 2024) 3:45

30d ago3:45

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Tara and Kris chat with Morgan Lee Miller about her latest novel, 2024 Romantic Blend Goldie winner The Memories of Marlie Rose, as well as what she loves about attending GCLS conferences. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Morgan Lee Miller's website Support & follow the show Buy us a…

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Disney Enthusiast & Expert - Tim Scott (Ep.12) 33:07

27d ago33:07

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If there's one thing I love to discuss, it's Disney World! I have so many cherished memories from childhood, and now I get to create new ones with my kids. It was also a special place for my mom, where she loved spending time with her grandkids before she passed To make this conversation even more fun, I've brought in the best: Tim Scott. A lifelon…

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Krystina Rivers & Ana Hartnett (GCLS 2024) 7:03

28d ago7:03

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Tara and Kris chat with Krystina Rivers and Ana Hartnett about their new books The Heart Wants and Comes in Waves, as well as their experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Kristina Rivers's website Visit Ana Hartnett's website Support & follow the show Buy us a…

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E. J. Noyes (GCLS 2024) 6:00

30d ago6:00

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Tara and Kris chat with E. J. Noyes about her latest novel, Loyalty (book 3 in the Halcyion Division series) and her experience at the conference. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit E. J. Noyes' website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substack Twi…

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K.B. Draper (GCLS 2024) 9:55

28d ago9:55

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Kris and Tara chat with K.B. Draper about her latest novel, Southbound and Down, her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the authors K.B. fangirls over. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit K.B. Draper's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi Sign up for our newsletter on Substac…

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K. Aten (GCLS 2024) 8:39

28d ago8:39

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Tara and Kris chat with K. Aten about her latest novel, Paradise Lost and Found, her thoughts on GCLS conferences, and the best places to buy books if you want the most money to go to authors. Recorded at the 20th annual Golden Crown Literary Society conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit K. Aten's website Support & follow the show Buy us a Ko-fi…

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Dispatches from GCLS (QR 087) 4:27

28d ago4:27

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Have we got a treat for you! Last week, Kris and Tara talked to a bunch of authors at the Golden Crown Literary Society's 20th annual conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. Each conversation will be posted individually on this feed throughout the day and in the days to come. Please bear with the sound quality, because recording at a conference is chall…

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89: Stuff We Love, Summer '24 33:09

1M ago33:09

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We absolutely LOVE sharing things that we are loving. Maybe it's a snack, a product, a social media account, or a life hack - you just never know. Join us for one of our favorite recurring podcast episodes, Stuff We Love. We aren't lying, and we aren't paid to say this, we just truly LOVE these things!…

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Episode 112 - Jonathan Sheldon

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Jonathan Sheldon has worked professionally in film and television for over 15 years. Starting in film development, Sheldon produced several well-regarded independent films and co-authored a seminal book on filmmaking titled “The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking”. As post production entrepreneur, Mr. Sheldon boot-strapped a post production comp…

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88: Better Yourself 32:58

1M ago32:58

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What does it mean to continuously better ourselves? In this episode we share ways we are continually growing, changing, and evolving. It's said that if we get better by 1%, over time we will have changed a ton! So, what are some habits we can put into place to keep growing, changing, and evolving?

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Social Media Star & Comedian- Hannah Crews (Ep.11) 40:19

1M ago40:19

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Hannah Crews first caught my attention on TikTok with her hilarious "Hot Rollers Anointed" skit—it had me laughing out loud and sharing it with everyone I knew! Hannah Crews is a dynamic video content creator, author, and social media influencer. With hundreds of thousands of followers across various social media platforms, she blends faith-based c…

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Is Kris Bryant here? (QR 086) 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Cue the fanfare, friends, because Kris is back! She returns with stories of Pride celebrations, galas, plays in New York City, conventions, and gambling. This conversation has it ALL. Official Recommendations From Kris: Turbulence by E. J. Noyes This week, Kris recommends Turbulence by E. J. Noyes. A stockbroker just looking for sex after a breakup…

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87: Be a Helper 31:49

2M ago31:49

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What does it really mean to help those around us? How can we put on a lens of becoming a helper? Let's talk lending a helping hand. Truthfully, this episode came about because a farm boy and booty shorts. You'll just have to listen and find out!

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NFL Mom & Heart Health Advocate (Ep. 10) 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Nicole Ward is the driving force behind the Make Them Know Your Name Foundation (MTKYN). The foundation was established by Denzel Ward, cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, in memory of his father, Paul G. Ward Jr., who passed away in 2016 due to cardiac arrest at the age of 46. MTKYN's mission is to address the heart disease epidemic by providing …

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Episode 111 - Author and Screenwriter Lee Goldberg

2M ago

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Best selling author Lee Goldberg put himself through UCLA as a freelance journalist, writing for such publications as American Film, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times Syndicate, The Washington Post and The San Francisco Chronicle. He's written the novels Lost Hills, True Fiction, My Gun Has Bullets, The Walk, King City, and Watch Me Die, which was no…

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86: When Less is More 33:42

2M ago33:42

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We've heard the old adage, "less is more," but what does that really mean? Is less more, or is less just less? In an age of minimalism and maximalism, how we we hone in on what really matters and what we need in our life? Join is in a conversation on less is more - it may just inspire you to evaluate all the things, literally.…

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Natalie Busch - The Messy Mom! (Ep.9) 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Natalie Weaver is the visionary behind Messymom.com. While her blog encompasses a wide array of topics, her passion lies in sharing motherhood’s raw and honest realities—the highs, the lows, and the beautiful messiness in between. Amidst life's whirlwind, Messy Mom remains a steadfast safe haven for authenticity and inspiration. Natalie is also the…

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The Canadians are taking over! (QR 085) 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Kris is off on assignment this week. What assignment? We have no idea. She just left a note on our windshield that read "Off to do cool shit." Fret not! When the cat’s away, the mice will play. And these mice… are Canadian. Podcast and personal favourite Amanda returns to the show! If you don’t know Amanda, you can check out her other appearances o…

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85: Summer, Summer, Summertime 34:15

2M ago34:15

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We're talking summer! There's no season like it! From cookouts to beach plans to sweet tea, you really can't beat summer! We're sharing our favorite parts of the summer season - soak it all in with us.

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Episode 110 - Author Caroline Cleveland

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Caroline Cleveland's stunning debut novel, When Cicadas Cry, is about a high-profile murder case in a small South Carolina town rife with racial tension. Her character's are these interesting and flawed people intersecting at a pivotal moment in all of their lives. Website Buy the Book Show Host - Toni Ann Marcolini Instagram Podcast Facebook Page…

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84: Life's transitions 34:00

2M ago34:00

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Life is full of transitions; and it seems like just when you think the dust has settled, life throws you another curveball or shift. Sometimes our life shifts are voluntary and sometimes they aren't. Either way, we can learn to reframe our thinking around transitions in life and learn to do it well. Join in this conversation all about navigating li…

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The World Famous Rooster, Bree! (Ep. 8) 28:26

2M ago28:26

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Did you know that chickens enjoy sunbathing and even dream when they sleep? Bree, a rescued rooster found as a chick on a New York City street was taken in by Camille. Since then, they have been inseparable, working together to inspire others with Bree’s rescue story. Their journey inspired the book "Bree and Me: A True Story of a Rescue Rooster’s …

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Alwyn C. Cashe: The American Sergeant 53:19

2M ago53:19

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In this episode of Black is America podcast, delve into the inspiring story of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cashe, a remarkable African-American hero of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Host Dominic Lawson narrates the gripping account of Cashe’s selfless bravery on a fateful night in October 2005. Learn about his early life in Oviedo, Florida, his distingui…

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The Minisode (QR 084) 18:20

2M ago18:20

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(tap, tap) Is this thing on? (tap) I think it’s on. Hey everyone. It’s just me, Tara, this week. Kris couldn't join me as usual, so instead of replaying one of our old episodes, we came up with an idea for something smaller. Here are my top five podcasts and an official recommendation. Official Recommendation From Tara: Blood Remains by Cathy Pegau…

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Episode 109 - NYPL Branch Manager Frank Collerius

2M ago

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New York Public Library, Jefferson Market Branch Manager Frank Collerius joined the podcast to discuss the importance of the library to the community, his podcast, The Librarian is In, and the latest books on his radar. Webpage Jefferson Market Branch The Librarian is In Podcast FaceBook PageBy Toni Ann Marcolini

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83: High, Low, Buffalo 34:14

3M ago34:14

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We've all heard the phrase, "More is caught than taught," but how does that transfer into our daily lives? This week we are talking rhythms, habits, and systems that we can establish in life that can transfer into adulthood. What does it look like to set up a system of communication with our kids? How do we create rhythms and boundaries? How can we…

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Open Mic with Sharon McMahon 23:36

3M ago23:36

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In this special bonus episode, we ditch deep dives and politics for a rapid-fire round of fun. Sharon answers all our burning questions about her coffee habits, cheese, bears at the White House, and even Disney! It's a lighthearted look into the life of the "America's Government Teacher," and you might just be surprised by her answers! You can foll…

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82: Facts and Friendships with Sharon McMahon 51:34

3M ago51:34

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The political climate can feel like a minefield for relationships. How do you navigate passionate beliefs with the people you care about? In this episode, we're joined by civic education powerhouse Sharon McMahon, also known as America's Government Teacher. We delve into the art of setting healthy boundaries around politics. Sharon shares strategie…

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Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez (Ep.7) 31:59

3M ago31:59

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Nia Sanchez, Miss USA 2014 and first runner-up at Miss Universe is more than a reality television star on Bravo's "The Valley" but also a dedicated mom of three and a fourth-degree black belt in Taekwondo. Amid the recent headlines surrounding the Miss USA resignation scandal, Nia offers a candid look into the controversy, leadership struggles, and…

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Jammies are not death clothes (QR 083) 48:01

3M ago48:01

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Sometimes you drive out into the dark, beyond the city lights, and wonder whether your loved one's intentions are nefarious. Other times you see the northern lights! This week, a very relieved Kris shares stories of lights in the sky, the benefits of not being murdered, and what it’s like to swim with penguins. And Tara’s here too, more laid back a…

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Episode 108 - Myriad Pictures President Kirk D'Amico

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Award-winning producer Kirk D’Amico founded Myriad Pictures in 1998 and has positioned the company as a leading sales and distribution home for diverse films and emerging talent. D’Amico has produced or executive produced over 60 films and Myriad has distributed hundreds of films worldwide. The current release slate includes Walter Hill’s DEAD FOR …

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81: Amish Values 39:05

3M ago39:05

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This live episode is the second recording during our podcast weekend and we talk about the values and traditions of the Amish Community located in Holmes County, Ohio. Lee Ann has a particularly unique perspective as her husband was raised Amish. Our conversation centers around some of the wonderful values of the Amish, but we also talk about how i…

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80: Be Fearless 36:20

3M ago36:20

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This live episode, recorded at the beautiful bfearless stores in Amish Country, Ohio during our podcast weekend, dives deep into conquering your fears. We'll share personal stories – from job changes to health scares to parenting struggles – and show you how to rewire your brain for bravery. Learn actionable methods to reframe life's obstacles as o…

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