ONE BAG- It comes from traveling with one bag if need be! If I have to hit the old dusty trial like a hobo I’m for it! STEVE- Just easier to say have you heard old southern people say Stephen! I have million nicknames because it’s just easier to say! “Clears Thoart” STEEMBOAT; Stevie Weavie; Mr. Stevie Wonder; Steebie; STEEE; Stefen; Estaban; Point is my life as an adolescent was hilarious so I have no choice but to be hilarious honestly! If you feel that I will/have offended you in anyway p ...
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Welcome to Fire Forged Leader - devoted to individuals wanting to lead in life! To Learn more more, visit www.FireForgedLeader.com ! Hey there, I'm Steve Baumgartner, and on this podcast you will learn tactics to lead in multiple different areas of life, as I focus on three primary arenas of leadership; At work, At Home, and out in the community! The interviews feature some of the most talented and creative leaders out there! Other times I fly solo, expanding on real life lessons that I lear ...
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The world's biggest and most ridiculous War and Peace podcast. British comedians Will and Steve do battle with the greatest book of all time.
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The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport mavens, and mechanical wizards on where they've been and where the hobby and sport are headed.
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner discusses the importance of communication and setting expectations in leadership, both at home and in the workplace. He shares his personal experiences with his wife and how their morning routine helps drive clear communication. Steve also talks about the importance of involving and…
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Pour yourself a final cup of mud and saddle up your favourite pig, cow or even perhaps horse, because it's time to continue forwards, onwards, in the direction of travel! That way! Go! It's a good day to die (finally!) - the sun is shining, the orders are ready, and the enemy is present. We've got everything we need for a traumatic, poorly executed…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The Fire Forge Leader podcast explores the analogy of pool maintenance to leadership, emphasizing the importance of balance and integrity. Just as a pool needs chlorine to disinfect, leaders need integrity to cleanse the workplace and build trust. Maintaining a pool's pH levels mirrors a leader's need to balance empa…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The podcast episode discusses the negative impact of politics on society and emphasizes the need for strong values and visions to counteract this. It highlights the divisive language used by political leaders and the role of media in perpetuating this behavior. The episode encourages listeners to disconnect from the …
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Send us a Text Message. Summary Leadership is not reserved for those with formal titles or high-ranking positions. It is a quality that resides in each and every one of us. True leadership is about influence, inspiration, and impact. It is about setting an example, showing empathy, and empowering others. Leadership can be demonstrated in various as…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The conversation explores the themes of meaning and purpose in leadership, leaving a legacy, the power of storytelling, the emotional impact of war, and the betrayal of veterans in the Afghanistan withdrawal. In this conversation, Scott Mann discusses the importance of building social capital and trust in communities…
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It's raining; it's pouring. The old, potentially dead man, is snoring. Nick went to war and found a pub, When exactly will we be warring?! /// patreon.com/wapin7 - Fight the curse... with money! wapin7.com/rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟- Rate us, the curse would hate that! instagram.com/wapin7podcast - See us, free us! (from the curse) tolstoy@wapin7.com - Humble emai…
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Storytelling: Gain Influence. Get Results!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner explores the art of storytelling within leadership. He emphasizes how a well-told story can inspire, motivate, and lead a team to greatness. Steve shares his personal stories and highlights the power of storytelling in building trust, bridging cultural divides, and increasing listen…
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Rejection Therapy - Learn how to push failure
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The episode discusses the concept of rejection therapy and how embracing the fear of rejection can lead to personal growth and resilience. The host shares examples of how he has applied rejection therapy in his own life, such as asking for discounts, reaching out to podcast guests, and seeking promotions. The benefit…
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Kristofor Healey: Leadership is in the hard call
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Steve Baumgartner and Christopher Healy discuss various topics related to law enforcement, leadership, and their personal experiences. Baumgartner shares his experience working on the southern border, dealing with corruption and drug trafficking. He also talks about blowing the whistle on his ow…
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Andrea Sampson: The Subtle ART of Storytelling
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Send us a Text Message. Summary Andrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, shares her journey of unlocking the transformative power of storytelling. She discusses the impact of stories, the role of thought leaders, and the process of crafting compelling narratives. Her personal story of change and purpose is a testament to…
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Bags. We thought we knew everything there was to know about them. We thought we'd been inside them all. But what if I told you there was one more bag, one special bag no one had ever seen before - let alone opened. What if this bag held the power to change everything? Designed by Russia's only human pea this bag could change the war, Andy Pandy, ma…
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We Must Do Better! Teach Your Children Why We Are Free!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The episode discusses the importance of educating children about the true meaning of Memorial Day and the sacrifices made by fallen warriors. It emphasizes the need for parents to have intentional conversations with their children and provides practical ways to engage kids in understanding the significance of the hol…
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Leading with Integrity: Overcoming the "That's Just the Way I Am" Mentality
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Send us a Text Message. Ever encountered a leader who shrugged off criticism with a dismissive "that's just the way I am"? It's a phrase that can poison a team's well-being and clamp down on growth. In a frank discussion on leadership pitfalls, I explore how this attitude fosters a toxic hierarchy, excuses unprofessional conduct, and blocks the pat…
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Ok, so there's one giant bag and inside that bag there are 9 sub-bags. Each of these 9 sub-bags, apart from bag 9, has other smaller bags inside them - think of them as sub-sub-bags. Oh, and these bags are filled with people and each bag, including sub-bags and maybe sub-sub-bags, are in competition with each other. What are the bags and their many…
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Drew Dudley: Leadership IS creating moments
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Drew Dudley discusses the impact of his TED Talk on everyday leadership and the importance of recognizing leadership in individual moments. He emphasizes the power of compassion, forgiveness, empowerment, and courage in creating positive change. The conversation also touches on the divisive natu…
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The Best Time to Plant a Tree: Cultivating Leadership Growth
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The Fire Forge Leader podcast aims to provide knowledge and tools around leadership strategies in the workplace, community, and family. The host, Steve Baumgartner, discusses the five worst traits that keep people from leading well: micromanagement, lack of transparency, inflexibility, selfishness, and indecisiveness…
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AMA: When to terminate, when to move on, overcoming pride
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Steve Baumgartner and Dan DeLaiarro discuss various topics related to leadership, masculinity, and personal growth. They explore the importance of understanding and embracing masculinity, the challenges of being a leader in different environments, and how to navigate negative pride. They also discuss…
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Increase Your Impact! No one will remember your words!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The episode discusses the impact of our words and actions on others and emphasizes the importance of creating positive memories and lasting impacts. It encourages self-awareness and reflection on how we make others feel. The host shares personal experiences and challenges listeners to compliment their spouse, spend q…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary The concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with is explored in this podcast episode. The host emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with positive and growth-oriented individuals. He shares personal examples of the people in his life who inspire and challenge him. The episo…
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Napoleon, we've seen him wild with anger, we've seen him quiver with rage, we've seen him snuff with impunity. Now it's time to see Napoleon calm as a clam - a clam that also happens to control one of the world's most significant military forces. Fresh from a light ride, and with his full-bodied narcissistic fury bottled safely and healthily inside…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Steve reflects on two stories from the Bible that demonstrate the power of meeting people where they are and showing them love and forgiveness. The first story is about Jesus washing the feet of Judas, the disciple who would betray him. The second story is about Jesus showing compassion to a woman ca…
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Engaged Fatherhood: Lessons Learned from Experience
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Steve Baumgartner reflects on the importance of family and shares lessons he has learned as a father. He emphasizes the need for patience and grace when dealing with children and the importance of leading by example. Steve also discusses the value of giving children agency and the importance of …
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Masculinity is Not Toxic! Fr. Michael Butler - Rebroadcast
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Send us a Text Message. Summary Father Michael Butler discusses masculinity and the importance of mature masculinity in various aspects of life. He shares his personal journey and the need for men's formation. Father Butler also highlights the objective characteristics of masculinity and the distinction between immature and mature masculinity. He e…
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Choosing Progress Over Perfection! Ditching Stress & Embrace Results!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary This episode explores the harmful effects of perfectionism and provides strategies for overcoming it. The host emphasizes the negative impact of unrealistic standards on mental health, relationships, and productivity. He shares personal stories and examples to illustrate the consequences of obsessing over perfection.…
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We start with three noble Barry’s: Barry the Bugler, Barry the Bodyguard and Barry the Burger (horse). Will the Barry’s successfully escort their leader, who might also be called Barry, along the yellow brick road to find out who’s behind the curtain? Will they succeed? Will they successfully stop the war? Or will they each get a faceful of snuff? …
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Unleashing a Predator's Culture: From Dusty Trophies to Lion Roars!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary This conversation discusses the transformation of a struggling plant through the creation of a winning culture. The host shares his experience of taking over a plant with poor performance and low morale, and how he turned it around by focusing on culture. The conversation highlights the importance of setting incremen…
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You Are Qualified - Overcoming Self-Defeating Thoughts
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Steve challenges the notion that qualifications are necessary for success. He discusses the fallacy of qualifications, highlighting the limitations of degrees and the high cost of education. Steve also explores the idea that titles and positions should not define one's abilities. He emphasizes t…
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Lucky Costa on Hot Rod Garage, his '66 Chevelle, Roadkill, & '67 Chevy C10
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann are back at Pomona Speedway for the final day of HOT ROD Power Tour West! Today, the guys sat down with Hot Rod Garage Host, Lucky Costa, to talk about Where It All Began, Overhaulin', his '66 Chevelle, the genesis of Hot Rod Garage, Roadkill, driving himself to jail, steering column failure, the…
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Steering Through Storms: Mastering Leadership in Times of Crisis
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Send us a Text Message. Summary Leadership in crisis requires understanding, preparation, and the development of key traits. Crisis can occur in various contexts, including the home, workplace, and community. To prepare for crisis, leaders can conduct risk assessments and simulations. Key traits for operating under pressure include emotional intell…
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Hollywood Hot Rods Owner Troy Ladd on the One-Day Hot Rod, his creative process, & HOT ROD Power Tour West!
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all began, the "One-Day Hot Rod", how he built Hollywood Hot Rods, Road Thrash in 2008, his creative process, behind-the-scenes stories from the…
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Ask More Questions - Drive Quality Relationships!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, the host discusses the importance of effective communication in relationships and the tendency to let ego drive conversations. The host shares a personal experience of a conversation with a friend from Lebanon, highlighting the need to listen and understand rather than assuming and imposing one's own…
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Steve Pazmany on Fully Torqued, the Aftermarket World, & HOT ROD Power Tour West!
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Irwindale Speedway for HOT ROD Power Tour West to chat with Steve Pazmany of Fully Torqued! Steve tells us where it all began for him, building up his Fully Torqued brand, the world of aftermarket, working with clients, Thermal Club, and what's next!1:09 - Day One of HOT ROD P…
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Dominate the Day - Unlocking Your Productivity!
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Steve shares his personal journey of escaping a stagnant and purposeless life and finding fulfillment through accomplishing tasks. He emphasizes the importance of planning and introduces his own system called 'Dominate the Day.' Steve explains how he uses a notebook to prioritize tasks and projects, …
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Don't be coconut shy, come on down to the WAPIN7 Fête! We've got dodgems, teacup rides and a coconut shy! Plus an area to sell secondhand goods. It must be fate. Fancy some candy floss?! Well, the machine is broken so you can't have any. Oh, and we're off to war... Again. /// patreon.com/wapin7 - Emerge from the shadows and support the podcast! wap…
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Ida Zetterstrom on joining NHRA, JCM Racing, & Her European Top Fuel History
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David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes & John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 years old, her history in motorcycle drag racing, how she made the transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel, process of getting her …
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Steve emphasizes the importance of belonging to a tribe and the benefits it brings. He discusses how people with a stronger sense of group identity are less impacted by adversity and recover more quickly. Having a tribe also gives us a sense of purpose and support. Steve shares his own experience of …
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Jeff Smith on his time as Editor of HOT ROD & Car Craft, Fastest Street Car in America, & the CadZZilla
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with former editor of HOT ROD Magazine & Car Craft - Jeff Smith! Known for his decades long tenure as the Editor of both HOT ROD Magazine & Car Craft, Jeff brings us back to where it all began! Jeff tells stories about being hired by Rick Voegelin at Car Craft Magazine in 1979, Pro Street, t…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, the speaker discusses the importance of creating an open door culture in both professional and personal relationships. The speaker shares a personal experience of being challenged by a subordinate and how he handled the situation. The main themes explored include challenging authority, the impor…
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Roadster Shop CEO Laurent Potdevin on his vision, working with Randy Meyer, & pushing back on the EV wave
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From Snowboarding to HOT RODS! NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Roadster Shop CEO Laurent Potdevin! Laurent's path has taken him from Louis Vuitton, Burton Snowboards, Lululemon, Toms... and now the Roadster Shop! The guys talk to Laurent about Where It All Began, working with Jake Burton, his path to the Roadster Shop…
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Steve opens up about his personal experience with low-grade depression and anxiety. He shares how these feelings affected his work, his coaching business, and his relationships. Steve then introduces cognitive-based therapy (CBT) as a solution to address dysfunctional thought patterns and behavi…
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Tom Nelson on the Genesis of NRE, Crashing in Iceland, the F-Bomb, and the Artistry of Engine Building
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes and HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Nelson Racing Engines Founder, Tom Nelson! Tom takes us through the highs and lows of his career, telling never-before-heard stories like putting Twin Turbos in an airboats, and plummeting off 50-foot cliffs in Iceland! The guys talk to Tom about the genesis of Nelson Racing Engines, …
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Racing Legend Tony Stewart on joining the NHRA, taking over for wife Leah in 2024, and mastering yet another challenge
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The legendary Tony Stewart joins hosts Brian Lohnes & David Freiburger on the HOT ROD Pod - LIVE from the 2023 PRI Show in Indianapolis! Tony discusses starting a family with wife Leah Pruett, the decision to take over driving duties for Leah in 2024, making the move to the NHRA, racing in the Indy 500 AND Coca-Cola 600 on the same day (TWICE), why…
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We're back for Book 9 and boy is this going to be bad! Not the podcast, cross our saucy little fingers, but the world of War and Peace. It's been way too long since we heard from that Napoleon chap and we really got the feeling that he wasn't quite finished last time. Plus we've had quite a bit of peace recently, which makes the title of the book q…
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Unveiling Your Personal Epic: Discover Your Unique Journey in the Bible! 📖✨ with Jeff Tiegs
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Send us a Text Message. I want to pre-apologize for my audio, please don't let that distract you...I found an issue with my mixer after recording :( I tried to clean it up the best I could. 2 Free Courses Jeff has given the listeners! Please make sure to go out there an give Skull Games a monetary gift for his generosity! Protect Your Family Course…
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Bill Ganahl on the Goodguys Trendsetter Award, Barf Bags, & South City
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Brian Lohnes, David Freiburger, & John McGann chat with South City Rod & Custom owner, Bill Ganahl! Bill talks about the influence of his father Pat, what winning the Goodguys Trendsetter Award means to him, Saint Christopher, barf bags, tradition vs trend, owning a shop vs being an artist, the road to owning his own shop, how the vision has change…
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Unleash Your True Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Discovering Your Life's Mission 🔍
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Send us a Text Message. Summary In this conversation, Steve discusses the importance of finding purpose and mission in life. He highlights the common trend of setting New Year's resolutions without a deeper understanding of personal motivation and purpose. Steve shares his own struggles with purpose and how it affected his engagement with his work …
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Send us a Text Message. 🌟 Unleash Your Inner Hero in 2024! 💪 Be Your Own Superstar and Conquer the New Year! Tonight we are changing the calendar from the year 2023 and entering into a new year. Most people when looking at the new year sit in one of two camps: Camp 1 is 100% full on energy, thinking they are going to change the world starting Janua…
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Send us a Text Message. As many of us are reviewing our vision and goals for 2024, no matter whether we are working our tactics by quarter or longer, we all could use a bit of motivation to move us into the new year. Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas security details. Upon leaving the SEALs, Ray …
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Erica Enders on becoming the Winningest Woman in Motorsports, Rivalries, & Racing at Pomona
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Brain Lohnes, David Freiburger & John McGann sit down with 6x NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders! Erica talks about becoming the Winningest Woman in Motorsports with her 47th national event win at Texas Motorplex, her racing history, how driving has evolved over the years, relationship with Bob Glidden, handling the heat, Dodge, the feelin…
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