Best Robbie Lynn Podcasts (2024)

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Christine Amoroso: She decided she deserved happiness and went to Italy to find her family roots and found a new life in the process 26:30

2d ago26:30

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Like the title of her first book, “Bare Naked in Public,” Christine Amoroso is baring everything—not literally, but emotionally, as she unpacks a life where happiness often seemed elusive. Pregnant and married at age 17, she pulled herself up by her bootstraps to have multiple successful careers in accounting and education. But eventually, she real…

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578. Terminator Zero Season 1 Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Zach Chapman) 1:24:50

3d ago1:24:50

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Daniel H. Wilson and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the Netflix series Terminator Zero, an animated spinoff of the classic films Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Susan Murphy: Broadcaster to voice coach, Susan Murphy has reinvented herself more times than Madonna 21:19

9d ago21:19

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At almost 68 years old and with more than 40 years in the broadcast industry, Susan Murphy has had more career reinventions than Madonna. She started as one of the nation’s first radio traffic reporters in Philadelphia, then moved to Florida to become a TV news reporter and a “weather girl” (back when they called it that). At 25, she helped start t…

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Landscaper mowed lawns for FREE... now he has large commercial contracts 36:09

10d ago36:09

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From Free Lawn Care to Commercial Contracts: The Journey of Cutcrew Limited In this episode of the Roots to Revenue podcast, hosts Robbie and Jason interview Jack Churchman, the founder of Cutcrew Limited, a commercial grounds maintenance company based in the UK. Jack shares his inspiring journey from offering free lawn care services to securing la…

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Shea Butler: This writer was once chased by lions on horseback in Africa and lived to tell the story and many others 19:30

19d ago19:30

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Shea Butler is a passionate traveler who divides her time between Washington state, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. She was born in Cairo, Egypt to American parents living abroad. Her most awe-inspiring trip was a horseback riding safari through Botswana. There’s nothing like being charged by two lions to get your creative juices flowing, she tells me.…

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Crystal Roberts: Communications expert looks adversity in the face at every turn and forges ahead 22:27

23d ago22:27

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Crystal Roberts grew up in a family of educators where she was always challenged to do her best—especially when it came to writing and public speaking. She was one of two black children in her elementary school out of 700 students. But like all the other obstacles she faced in her life, Crystal handled it with confidence and grace. From a job loss,…

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Cara Amore: From chef, to private investigator, to stand-up comic, she has made transformation her life’s work 17:15

1M ago17:15

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Cara Amore has a resume that reads like magical realism—is it possible to be so many things in one lifetime? She was a chef, worked in corporate America, spent 17 years as a private investigator, and now, wows audiences with her tough and snarky New York brand of female comedy. Cara is a person who is not afraid of transformation. In fact, she’s do…

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Paternity Leave 0:33

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Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy host David Barr Kirtley and his wife Steph Grossman just had their first baby, so our schedule will probably be unpredictable for the next few weeks. For updates, watch geeksguideshow.com or follow us on Patreon over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kathy Olevsky: A black belt, a karate instructor, an expert in self-defense reflects on her path forward after being diagnosed with an incurable illness 23:08

1M ago23:08

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There’s no other way to describe her. Kathy Olevsky is one tough cookie. She has a black belt in karate and co-owns a karate school in North Carolina. She teaches other black belts and is also an expert on self-defense. Kathy's book, Take Control, teaches women how to defend themselves in every situation. But even her tough exterior couldn’t protec…

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Lynn Wilder: Loss of a child leads woman into a healing practice 15:25

2M ago15:25

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Lynn Wilder wasn't sure how she would cope after the death of her transgender daughter by suicide. It was the hardest thing she ever had to face in her entire life. The pain was almost unbearable. But somehow, she managed to pick herself up and go on. Lynn was a massage therapist by trade, but when she learned about craniosacral therapy that helps …

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How to maximise social media in your business in 2024 25:42

1M ago25:42

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How to maximise social media in your business in 2024 This podcast episode of Roots to Revenue focuses on helping small businesses grow through sales funnels and personal branding. With guests Henry McCrory and Alex from Creative Three Media, discuss how businesses can use psychological processes in sales funnels to attract and retain customers by …

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577. The Best of Roger Zelazny (with Tom Gerencer) 2:29:54

2M ago2:29:54

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the short story collection The Best of Roger Zelazny, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Valerie Fields: Despite obstacles, she puts everything on the line to create and run her own public relations firm 25:19

2M ago25:19

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After getting degrees in communications and multiple graduate degrees in theology, Valerie Fields just knew she was going to be a successful public relations professional. But after a great start working in public relations for Disney, she found herself sending out 75 resumes with no response. She even changed her name on her resume to "V.K." becau…

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Sara West: A divorced mother changes careers to become a family lawyer to help other women in her situation 16:23

2M ago16:23

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Sara West had a great career in corporate America. She worked in recruiting for a big tech company. She made good money, had good benefits, and had achieved a high level of seniority in her job. But after going through a contentious custody battle with her ex-husband over their three children, Sara decided that she wanted to get into family law so …

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576. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Book Club (with Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, Robby Soave) 1:30:51

2M ago1:30:51

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Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, and Robby Soave join us to discuss Robert Heinlein’s classic novel Stranger in a Strange Land, about a human being raised by Martians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Robbie Hardy: An entrepreneur’s entrepreneur who helps women business owners get started 18:50

2M ago18:50

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This week on AGELESS…Robbie Hardy has done it all. She’s been a teacher, a school bus driver, a researcher, and a corporate executive in the tech space. But her real passion is helping women entrepreneurs get the angel funding and the support they need to launch their businesses. After being the only woman in the room for so many years, Robbie is p…

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Lisa Lofty: Fitness guru, hiking guide and caregiver for her mother believes you have a lot of living yet to do 17:05

3M ago17:05

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Lisa Lofty once walked the runways as a model along the East coast. But later in life, she would find her real jam in an unlikely place. She started leading a fitness ministry at her church. Eventually, there was so much interest in what Lisa was doing that she started her own fitness business in the Washington, D.C. area. She had always loved hiki…

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How to make money on small jobs - Handyman revels all! 37:51

3M ago37:51

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Learn the secrets to making a living doing small jobs from "Small Job Stevie," a Belfast handyman who's turned everyday tasks into a profitable business. Discover how he prices his services, markets himself, and manages the physical demands of the trade. Get inspired by his journey from builder to developer and back again as he shares the lessons h…

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575. Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke Book Club (with Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener) 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

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Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, and Sara Lynn Michener join us to discuss Arthur C. Clarke’s classic novel Rendezvous with Rama, about astronauts exploring a giant alien spacecraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Debbi Mack: After a suffering a stroke in a bookstore bathroom, this writer decided life was too short to wait for your dreams 23:24

3M ago23:24

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When Debbi Mack was 48, she suffered a stroke in a bathroom stall at a bookstore. She survived, but immediately thought, what am I waiting for? Debbi realized life was too short to be standing at the copy machine in her office making copies of legal documents when she could be writing. Debbi is a retired attorney turned novelist and screenwriter. S…

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Susanne Morais: Educator turned hypnotherapist shares her wisdom about the transformative powers of hypnotherapy 17:47

3M ago17:47

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Susanne Morais left a career in higher education to pursue something that she says “feeds her soul.” Susanne worked at Clemson University, Penn State University, and North Carolina State University. Now, she owns a hypnotherapy business. That’s right, I said hypnosis. She is a certified hypnotherapist who believes that hypnosis has the power to tra…

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574. A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge Book Club (with Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

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Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss Vernor Vinge’s classic 1999 novel A Deepness in the Sky, a prequel to his novel A Fire Upon the Deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Jeanie Chang: Therapist travels the world talking about mental health through the lens of Korean dramas 18:58

3M ago18:58

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Jeanie Chang has lived nine lives. She started her career as a journalist in Washington, D.C. Then she got a master's degree in marketing. But at the height of her family’s parenting chaos while raising four young children with her educator husband, she decided to go back to school and become a therapist. Working in mental health opened a whole new…

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573. Robert Charles Wilson on Science Fiction and Atheism 42:14

3M ago42:14

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Robert Charles Wilson joins us to discuss his books The Perseids and Other Stories and Owning the Unknown: A Science Fiction Writer Explores Atheism, Agnosticism, and the Idea of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Janet Cowell: From finance to a life of public service, she embodies what it means to be a strong and compassionate leader 19:04

3M ago19:04

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Growing up in Tennessee, thanks to her parents, Janet Cowell just knew she had a big life ahead of her. After getting an undergraduate degree and multiple graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including an MBA from Wharton, she followed the finance path. But examples in her family continued to pull her and her heartstrings in the di…

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The hidden toll of running a small business is very real 21:06

3M ago21:06

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In this episode of the Roots to podcastScott from SE Landscapes, who shares his journey of building and downsizing a landscaping business in Northeast England. Scott recounts his early days, transitioning from an apprenticeship in landscaping to eventually starting his own business after his previous employer went out of business. He discusses the …

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Cheyanne Headen: From the bright lights of Hollywood to the streets of Raleigh, she leads with humanity 20:55

4M ago20:55

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I met Cheyanne Headen at A Place at the Table which is a pay-what-you can café in downtown Raleigh that allows people to volunteer for an hour in return for a meal. Cheyanne is a Community and De-escalation specialist which in layman’s terms means when things start to go south, she handles it, and boy, does she handle it. When I first met her, I di…

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Mary Angelini: A mother and a daughter who is living with Down Syndrome create a successful business employing people with special abilities 12:02

4M ago12:02

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Mary Angelini saw a problem and decided to do something about it. After high school graduation, Mary’s daughter, Gabi, was unable to get a job. No one could see past her diagnosis of Down Syndrome and truly understand what Gabi has to offer. Mary and Gabi were determined to help shift the conversation from disabilities to neuro-diversity, and the p…

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572. Scavengers Reign Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Zach Chapman, Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:34:05

4M ago1:34:05

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Andrea Kail, Zach Chapman, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss the animated series Scavengers Reign, about a group of survivors stranded on an alien planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Marcy Bullock: From college professor who helped students practice happiness to career coach who empowers women and believes in “sweaty, messy beauty” 20:58

4M ago20:58

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Marcy Bullock has a theory, when the runway is short, why wouldn’t you do what you love? And why would you rush to get to the end? She believes in the “sweaty, messy beauty” of life, and that being the busiest person doesn't win you a prize. She also believes that happiness is a choice. And she believes in sharing wisdom in multi-generational setti…

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Brenna Crowson: Paralegal, fitness teacher, focuses on helping others through grief after son's loss 21:25

4M ago21:25

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Brenna Crowson has had a diverse career path. She is a paralegal specializing in litigation and an international presenter on fitness who leads talks on health and wellness around the world. She is also a passionate yoga teacher who joyfully shares her practice with others. Her education is just as diverse as her career path—she has an undergraduat…

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571. Civil War Movie Review (with Myke Cole, Michael Livingston) 1:26:45

4M ago1:26:45

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Myke Cole and Michael Livingston join us to discuss the new Alex Garland movie Civil War, about a civil war breaking out in modern day America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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VAT Forced Me to Raise Prices 20%... But Here's How I Kept Clients Happy 51:25

4M ago51:25

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Are you a small business owner dreading the VAT threshold? In today's video, VAT Forced Me to Raise Prices 20%... But here's how I kept clients happy In this episode of the Roots of Revenue Podcast, we hear from Aaron Breen, owner of the Country Gardener in County Antrim. Aaron shares his journey from a stressful job in the Middle East oil and gas …

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The Unsinkable Yvonne Simons: dreams of Broadway lead improbably to television news and a life of discovery 20:48

5M ago20:48

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Yvonne Simons grew up poor. Her parents told her she needed to be smart, work hard, and get a college scholarship, which she did. In her first career as a middle school teacher, she was frustrated by so many things about the education system that she felt did not serve her students. She eventually used her role as an education reporter for multiple…

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570. Invincible Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, Zach Chapman) 1:25:06

5M ago1:25:06

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Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series Invincible, based on the superhero comic by Robert Kirkman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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569. Lionel Shriver, author of Mania and Abominations: Selected Essays from a Career of Courting Self-Destruction 59:17

5M ago59:17

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Lionel Shriver, author of We Need to Talk About Kevin, joins us to discuss her new books Mania and Abominations: Selected Essays from a Career of Courting Self-Destruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Karen Woomer: Colon cancer survivor finds healing in helping others 30:37

5M ago30:37

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Karen Woomer was a corporate executive who stepped back from her career to focus on her family, but it wasn’t until she was hit with a major illness that she found her true purpose in life. Karen put off a routine colonoscopy because of the pandemic. When she finally had the test, she was diagnosed with late stage three colorectal cancer. The treat…

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568. Children of Dune Miniseries Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna) 1:25:54

5M ago1:25:54

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss the 2003 miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, which adapts the second and third Dune novels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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