Best Abby Anderson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 176: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Marcus Campbell, St. Paul Saints 45:19

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Be sure to check out this awesome episode with an incredible professional, Marcus Campbell. We had the incredible honor of seeing his first-class facility in St. Paul, where he is doing an incredible job. We got the opportunity to dive into what it takes to manage the field, the crew, and so much more. We cannot thank Marcus enough for taking the t…

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Episode 175: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Abby McNeal & Nick McKenna 47:12

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When you talk about two of the most influential industry professionals out there, these two are some of the first names that come to mind. Not only have they had a lasting impact on the Sports Field Management Industry, but they are some of the kindest and caring human beings that you will ever meet. Abby and Nick were panelists at this year's Grou…

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Episode 174: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Jeff McManus, Ole Miss Landscape Services 1:03:27

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It is always an incredible opportunity to talk to one of the industry's best, Jeff McManus. His experience and passion for our industry are unparalleled. In our conversation, we dove into the very real aspects of being a leader, from the challenges to the incredible impact one can have in a leadership role. Jeff's insight is truly remarkable and de…

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Episode 173: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour, Josh Jans- Marketing Manager 32:10

21d ago32:10

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If you want to see what the Toro Grounds Academy is all about and what you can gain from attending one of the best events in the turfgrass industry, Josh and his team are tasked with developing the event and creating a space where industry professionals have authentic conversations that truly impact everyone in attendance. Josh and I have an awesom…

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Episode 172: Toro Grounds Leadership Grounds Tour: Toro Sales Team, Matt Anderson, Chris Overman, Troy Von Holdt 35:42

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Be sure to check out this incredible episode, featuring the heart and soul of the Tour Grounds Team and some of the best people in our industry. Chris, Matt, and Troy are the District Sales Managers for North America, with some of the best insight into the machine that is The Toro Company. We discuss the Toro Grounds Leadership Academy and how it t…

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Episode 171: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Grant Davisson, Minnesota Vikings 1:08:38

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Upon Arrival at the Grounds Leadership Academy, we met with Grant Davisson, the Minnesota Vikings' Director of Sports Fields and Grounds. As a part of the Toro Ground Academy, we were able to tour their facility and see the behind-the-scenes of their operation and how an NFL Grounds Crew Operates. We had a fantastic conversation about essential sub…

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Episode 170: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Morgan Hunter, Quad Cities RiverBandits 56:54

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Our next stop takes us to the Quad Cities, home of the Single A Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, RiverBandits. We met up with the Director of Field Services and good friend, Morgan Hunter. We discussed her time in the KC Royals system, where she has grown in each opportunity. Talked about an upcoming field renovation necessary to meet PDL stand…

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Episode 169: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Sam Heaton, Cleveland Browns Intern 26:38

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We had the honor of stopping in Cleveland to see one of our former students working his first internship with the Cleveland Browns and Pioneer Athletics. It has been great to see how far Sam has come since his first year in the Brentsville Turf Program. He has an extremely bright future in this industry. I am beyond proud of his continued dedicatio…

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Episode 168: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- James Hlavaty, Pioneer Athletics Product Manager 50:28

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Also, at our stop at Pioneer Athletics, we got the incredible opportunity to talk with industry leader James Hlavaty. We dive into the R&D portion of the organization to talk about the advancement of the industry with their groundbreaking innovation for field paint. We also got some great insight into the incredible culture of the Ohio Sports Field…

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Episode 167- Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Meg Kruger, Pioneer Athletics Content Lead 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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Check out our next stop on the Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour in Cleveland, Ohio, with the Content Lead for Pioneer Athletics, Meg Kruger. This is an excellent episode with a unique perspective on our industry as a whole. Maeg has spent her time in the industry uplifting others with her platform and has high aspirations to make a positive imp…

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Episode 166: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Matt Brown, Director of Field Operations Pittsburgh Pirates 57:01

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Our next Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour stop is PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. We had the opportunity to sit with Matt Brown and talk about field management. Always great catching up with my former boss and discuss the growth that has happened from when he first started with the Pirates. One of the best professionals with incredibl…

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Summer Surprise Episode: Untangling Your Roots Summit! 1:22:58

2M ago1:22:58

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***⁠Contribute To Seed & Spark Campaign⁠*** every cent is going towards this ambitious project, and is greatly appreciated by Eve and her team. If you can't contribute, share it with friends! please and thank you. (the campaign ends July 1; Eve is going to barf from gratitude and humility.) SURPRISE! With Don Anderson and Lily Wood, Eve invited gue…

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Episode 165: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Jeremy Wilt, Director of Field Operation & Special Guest DA BOSS 1:30:47

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During our time in Philadelphea, we had the opportunity to sit down with the Director of Field Operations for the Philadelphea Phillies Jeremy Wilt. This is an episode you do not want to miss with special guest Da Boss. This episode showcases the importance of family and the impact it truly has on our lives. We see how important it truly is. We als…

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Episode 164: Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour- Tony Leonard, Vice President of Grounds Philedephia Eagles 1:16:25

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We are excited to start our second annual Toro Grounds Leadership Podcast Tour in sunny Philadelphia with one of the best in our industry, Mr. Tony Leonard. When it comes to sports field managers, Tony has developed one of the best operations in the industry from their incredible staff to their outstanding internship program. He has brought in the …

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Ep53: Megan Vandevanter. “One Year Anniversary Episode!!” 1:05:42

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Empowerhood is turning One!! Get to know Host and creator Megan Vandevanter as Chelsea Kline (episode 4) takes over the interview. Megan shares why she started Empowerhood, who she really is as she turns 40 (today!!), and what is going on in her life right now. From colossal mistakes, unexpected circumstances, and on and off depression, Megan share…

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Season One Wrap-Up! 22:18

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Join our fantastic hosts, Anjali and Julia, as they take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on all the incredible guests and unforgettable moments of this season! From insightful discussions to hilarious anecdotes, they've got it all covered. And to top it off, they'll be playing a super fun "efforts" voice acting game that's sure to have you laug…

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Ep52: Jessica Joines. “Don’t let fear stand in your way” 27:16

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Face your fears and step into your power with Jessica Joines. We all have fears, doubts and anxieties. How do we feel them and ultimately find freedom? Jessica brings us through her personal story of fear and how she found her own power and a calling she never expected to find. You can find Jessica on her website or on her social media which is pac…

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Why Elena Siegman Selects Eurydice 48:56

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In this episode, we chat with the incredible Elena Siegman— singer, songwriter, musician, and video game producer. You may know her for her vocal performances in the Call of Duty series. Elena has also worked on Guitar Hero II, BioShock Infinite, and Destiny. She joins us to select the character of Eurydice from the critically acclaimed game series…

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Ep51: Annie Hartigan. "Single Mom Following Her Dream" 28:55

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In episode 51 my dear friend Annie joins us to tell her story of getting married and pregnant at the young age of 19 that completely changed the trajectory of her life. Becoming a mom was the best thing to ever happen to her, and it also brought the hardest part, an abusive relationship. Annie tells us how she found her way out the relationship and…

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Episode 163: DuraEdge Products, Patrick Coakley 1:46:08

3M ago1:46:08

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Be sure to check out this episode, where we dive into the background behind the engineer soils of DuraEdge Products with Patrick Coakley. We better understand the significance of how they produce their products to ensure the best and safest playing surfaces at all levels of play, from the Major Leagues to your local little league. We also discuss t…

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Why Jacinda Chew Selects Abby Anderson 52:14

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On this week's episode of The Character Select Podcast, Julia and Anjali sit down with the incredible art director Jacinda Chew to get her perspective on all things games. Jacinda is the Senior Art Director at Insomniac Games and breaks down her perspective on the industry, her work on the Spiderman game series, and her ultimate respect for Laura B…

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Ep50: Michelle Buonfiglio “Getting Sober Changed My Life” 54:08

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Michelle Buonfiglio joins us in episode 46 to share her compelling story of getting sober and gaining control and true clarity of her life. If you think not drinking is boring you should meet Michelle! She does not let her recovery hold her back from anything. She is FUN(seriously)! Listen in as we hear her journey from rock bottom, talk moderation…

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Episode 162: Ben McGraw Ph.D.- Coordinator Turfgrass Science Program 1:10:41

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We have an absolutely incredible episode with the new Coordinator of the Penn State Turfgrass Science program. We have an amazing conversation with an industry leader about the opportunity that Penn State Turfgrass presents to its students and the industry's overall growth. His passion for the industry and entomology is apparent in the way he share…

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Ep49: Amanda Bryan “Following your instincts vs society’s standards through motherhood” 59:18

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Amanda Bryan joins us in episode 49 to share her motherhood story of having her first daughter and having the instinct to wait 5 years before having another child. Now with 3 children Amanda talks about looking back knowing that age gap was exactly what she needed in the season of life and how going with your own flow is always going to benefit you…

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Why Jay-Ann Lopez Selects Martin Hatch and Sylens 42:02

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This week, we are thrilled to sit down with Jay-Ann Lopez, CEO and Founder of Black Girl Gamers! Named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and a fierce advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Jay-Ann opens up to us about her efforts to build a progressive presence in the world of gaming. Inspired to create more spaces for black women and girls at a y…

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Ep48: Kara Conway Love “Doing our best as a mom is enough” 40:53

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Kara Conway Love joins us in episode 48 to talk with us from the perspective of having grown children. Kara was a busy partner in her family's law firm when her kids were little. The demand was sometimes too much and she felt she made huge mistakes that have stayed with her since then. Fast forward to her children now grown, out of the house and th…

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Episode 161: Stephen Lord CSFM, Advanced Turf 54:30

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Be sure to check out our episode with Stephen Lord of Advanced Turf, one of the best in our industry. We dive into all things Advanced Turf and how the company has grown to new heights and areas of the country. We also discussed our industry and all of the growth over the years since his time with the Cincinnati Reds. Just overall an incredible epi…

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Why Abubakar Salim Selects Sora 53:01

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On this episode of Character Select, Anjali and Julia sit down with renowned actor Abubakar Salim. Well-known to television audiences for his roles in Raised By Wolves and House of the Dragon, as well as for his BAFTA-winning performance of Bayek of Siwa in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Abubakar’s most recent role is even more impressive and unexpecte…

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Ep47: Abbie Anderson “What to expect when adding on to your family” 42:16

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Abbie Anderson joins us in episode 47 to talk about all three of her pregnancies and deliveries. From the unexpected circumstances, to the easiest and hardest transitions of a growing family. Abbie’s insight from having one child to three is so relatable, as we get into many humorous come to Jesus moments through some of life’s mama situations. Her…

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Why Austin Wintory Selects Manny Calavera and Hector Lemans 1:05:01

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Austin Wintory may have never been a composer if he hadn't been trying to win a challenge issued by his father when he was a child; thankfully, the stars aligned and our world of gaming certainly is better for it! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali sit down with the self-described Grim Fandango fanboy to chat about conducting his…

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Ep46: Britt Deitz “Dreams versus the Reality of becoming a mom” 36:06

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Britt Deitz is back with us for episode 46 to tell us all about the joys, challenges, and changes motherhood has brought into her life with her 8-month old son Westin. In episode 11 Britt chatted with us about her infertility struggle and how she ended up getting pregnant naturally. Of course we had to have her back and hear about her life as mom, …

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Why Tom Keegan Selects Cere Junda 1:02:24

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Tom Keegan has gone from the theater stage to the performance capture studio and he's got more than a few stories about his journey! On this week's must-watch episode of Character Select, Tom breaks out his project notebook and chats with Julia and Anjali about guiding emotional performances in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, how he gets actors to fi…

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Ep45: Adventuring all over the world with children. With Anna Glasser. 34:41

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Anna Glasser joins us for episode 45. Anna is a New York Born mom of 3 boys, exploring the world with her family of 5. She tells her story of how it all started by going to Europe at the young age of 14, she knew she would someday live there. Now married to her Danish husband, they have lived in New York, London, and now Copenhagen. Traveling and e…

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Why Erika Ishii Selects GLaDOS 48:22

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WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! If you've ever wondered how many compliments it takes to make Erika Ishii squirm, you've come to the right place! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali find out how Erika deals with keeping parts of herself out of the spotlight, what they consider their three big c…

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Ep44: Reasons Why You Can't Lose Weight. With Kayla Radliff. 45:29

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Kayla Radliff from Fitfilled LLC joins us this week to talk about all things nutrition. Did you know 91% of women in America are unhappy with their body? Kayla and I tackle 3 important topics in this episode to gain knowledge on why you might not be able to lose that stubborn weight, binge eating, addictive foods, insulin resistance and much more! …

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Why Michael Chu Selects Symmetra 54:40

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Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more. WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Have you ever had the sign that you should work in video games visible from your backyard? Join Julia and Anjali as they chat with the senior designer for the Overwatch, Michael Chu, who…

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Ep43: Loving Your Pregnant and Postpartum Body. With Nora Matthew. 46:13

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Personal trainer, owner of Her strength Studio, and mama to 4 boys(almost 5), Nora Matthew is back!! If you haven’t listened to episode 1 with Nora, I highly recommend it! This week Nora and I talk all about body image when pregnant, postpartum and beyond. Nora is pregnant with her 5th child, and this pregnancy threw her for a loop. Find out how sh…

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Why Jennifer Hale Selects Commander Shepard 50:43

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Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more. WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Have you ever wanted a glimpse inside of Jennifer Hale's home recording studio? Of course you have! This week on Character Select, join Julia and Anjali as they chat with the voice over …

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Ep42: Healing trauma, Dating, & Marriage. With Tiffany Dawn. 39:29

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Tiffany Dawn Author and key speaker joins us to talk about her journey from an abusive relationship,an eating disorder, and how she found her partner and now husband James. The path to motherhood was one she did not predict, but all of those steps, those hardships, led her to writing her four books, speaking all over the country to women that have …

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Episode 160: Geoff Webb, CEO of Grounds Management Association 1:11:58

5M ago1:11:58

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With the conclusion of Grounds Week, we had the opportunity to talk with the CEO of the Grounds Managment Association, Geoff Webb. We discussed all of the incredible work of the GMA and their advocacy not only for their members but for safe playing surfaces through their work on the development of the framework of proper field management. These fra…

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Why Matthew Mercer Selects Solid Snake 38:55

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Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more. WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! In the pilot episode of The Character Select Podcast, voice acting and tabletop legend Matthew Mercer sits down with Anjali and Julia to talk about swapping Nintendo games with his grand…

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Ep41: Purpose beyond Motherhood. With Skylar Williams. 44:43

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Skylar Williams joins us to chat about having her first baby and forcing herself to find the joy in motherhood. She now advocates for mamas all over the US, in finding the time to find our purpose beyond being a mom. Skylar created an organization planner to kick start the action we need to take towards clarity and happiness. Getting unstuck from t…

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Prologue: The Character Select Origin Story 20:33

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Hello! We are Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco, and we'd like to welcome you to the Character Select Podcast! In this special prologue, we introduce ourselves and share the origin story of this podcast! What inspired this?? Why are we bringing this to you?? All that and more inside! Character Select is a love letter to video game performances! Each …

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Ep40: Creating the Life You Want. With Erin Fortin. 30:50

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Erin Fortin joins us in episode 40 from Erin Fortin Photography in Saratoga. Erin is a PHD Chemist turned brand photographer, mama, wife, and so much more. She talks about taking huge leaps of faith for herself and her family. Leaving her cushy cubicle job and the West coast to be creative and help small businesses be authentically seen. Creating n…

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Episode 159: Em Casey, Seven Canyons Golf Resort 1:16:58

6M ago1:16:58

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What an incredible episode with an exciting industry professional, Em Casey! We discuss all of the amazing parts of her work at Seven Canyons Golf Resort, including her work with the unique wildlife of Javelinas, which is one of the duties assigned when it comes to golf course superintendents and their work. We also dive into her work alongside oth…

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Episode 158: The Road to SFMA with Toro Grounds- Brentsville Turf SFMA Conference Review 2:01:53

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We are excited to wrap up our Toro Grounds Series with a podcast with Brentsville Turf Students who attended the SFMA Conference. If you ever wonder why our program is so special, you need to listen to these kids' excitement to be a part of this year's National conference. Meeting with industry professionals, presenting to the industry, and competi…

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Ep39: Stand in your power, with Grace & Meg 33:56

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Grace and I dive into finding our character strengths and superpowers as individuals and moms. FYI we all have them sometimes we just aren’t willing to admit it. Can you accept a compliment without brushing it off as no big deal? Are you ok talking about something you are really good at? I put Grace and myself on the spot in this episode as we tell…

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Welcome to Character Select! 1:01

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Launching March 25th. Find us online at charselectpod.com, email us at charselectpod@gmail.com, and follow us @charselectpod on Instagram and @characterselectpod on TikTok Credits - Hosts: Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco - Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani - Producer: Madigan Hunt - Producer/Sound Eng…

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Episode 157: The Road to SFMA with Toro Grounds- Adam Russell, MVP Genetics 1:06:02

6M ago1:06:02

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We are excited to have one of our favorite professionals on the podcast, Mr. Adam Russell of MVP Genetics. We have had the incredible opportunity to Partner with MVP Genetics over the past couple of years as we installed one of the best vegetative bermudagrasses out there, IronCutter Bermudagrass. In this podcast, we discuss how we collaborated fro…

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Ep 38: From the bottom up, Empowering Women. With Brittany Burnham. 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Brittany Burnham from PWR 518 and Mom Boss Maximizer joins us this week to talk about her incredible journey from surviving on food stamps as a single mom, and teaching fitness in her moms backyard, to owning PWR and becoming a business and empowerment Coach. Britt’s energy is just incredible as we dive into personal growth, and finding ourselves a…

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