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Have you ever felt like the only person in your company, industry, community, or the only one in the room reaching for your unique dreams and vision? There’s power in being “The Only”. But how do you harness it as a strength and what can you learn from other “Onlys” to help you own your voice and power, step into your leadership and accelerate your success? Join keynote speaker, media/communication coach, former TV news anchor/reporter and “only” Angela Chee as she shares inspiring bold conv ...
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The Lawless Files

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SEASON 1: On Nov. 8, 1992, Angela "Mischelle" Lawless was murdered on the exit ramp of the interstate near her home in rural Missouri. Less than two years later, an 18-year-old man named Josh Kezer was convicted of the crime. Kezer was exonerated in 2009. This podcast examines the investigation of the murder, and whether law enforcement intentionally convicted an innocent man while protecting the state's star witness from suspicion. This podcast is hosted by a veteran journalist and is based ...
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"There is a real power in recognizing that when you are The Only you are potentially the one who has received the invitation to be in that space." - Jess Pettitt Jess Pettitt, MEd, MBA, CSP, is a master bridge-builder. Drawing on her broad expertise—including stand-up comedy and keynote speaking—she elevates conversations and challenges audiences t…
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Today's episode is an ode to Connie Chung, the original power of the Only! The trailblazer and legendary journalist is sharing her story in her upcoming memoir Connie, launching Sept. 17th, 2024. She was one of the only Asian women I ever saw on TV growing up and the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News. Breaking barriers and navigating th…
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Today I talk about the power of connection and mindset with professional speaker Frank Kitchen. Frank shares how he stepped out of his comfort zone as an introvert after some helpful advice and eventually became a professional speaker and performer. He says it is crucial to stop thinking about what others think and start thinking about what you wan…
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Today's guest is Jennifer McCollum a CEO, speaker, and author of the book In Her Own Voice - A Woman’s Rise to CEO. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, Jennifer has a unique talent for crafting powerful visions and inspiring teams to turn them into reality. Her journey has taken her through organizations like Coca Cola and she made hist…
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"The impact that I had on the underrepresented employees of the company was something I did not expect and didn't realize that by simply telling my story, being visible, being vulnerable...what a gift that was to them." - Tricia Montalvo Timm How can we embrace the Power of You? Today we tackle the topic of owning your identity at work with Tricia …
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"Instead of vying for a seat at the table, you may need to create your own table." - Angela Chee What will be the next chapter for you? I recently participated in Hello Sunshine's Shine Away event in Los Angeles and I want to share the highlights and takeaways from this incredible event that brought powerful women together for important conversatio…
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Today's guest was "an Only and a Lonely" her entire career. Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an equality services company that creates platforms for women and solutions for organizations committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. Their "Equality Lounges®" at the world's largest business and industry conferences, from CES …
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"You can't be so focused on what you think success looks like that you don't enjoy the journey." - Gail Becker What are you waiting for? My guest today Gail Becker is the Founder of Caulipower, a cauliflower pizza crust and frozen food company named one of the top 10 World’s Most Innovative Food Companies in 2022 by Fast Company. Gail's career span…
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"When you are allowing yourself to embrace your Only, you are embracing you." - Jeff Harry What is your Only moment and how are you going to show up? Today's guest, Jeff Harry, thinks it's important that we all spend more time failing and being bored. He believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner c…
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In the book written by Steven Snodgrass and Josh Kezer, the authors break the news that a threat was made on Josh's life while he was in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Josh explains how he came to know this information, plus evidence he retained to verify that it was said to him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-fi…
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"Fulfillment, success on your own terms, knowing you already have everything you need is what I believe and what I preach, but on some days living and feeling it is much harder." - Angela Chee Are you enough? When is it enough? Today is all about the power of being enough. We are all tired right now - especially the Onlys. This is an opportunity fo…
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"Part of owning your power is knowing that sometimes things take longer than you think." - Angela Chee When did you last take a little space for reflection and sharing? It has been three years since I launched this podcast on International Women's Day and there is so much to look back on as well as lots to look forward to. In this episode, I want t…
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"The opportunity I feel in being the power of the Only is extending agency to those that should be in the room, but aren’t." - Alicin Reidy Williamson What are you trying to shift and what is holding you back? What is agency? Today I discuss this question with Alicin Reidy Williamson, Yahoo’s Chief Culture and Diversity Officer. Alicin says it’s al…
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"The power of The Only is the perfect description of my story, my battle, and my secret weapon." - Henna Pryor How can we proactively begin to step into our unique power? Today's guest Henna Pryor is, like me, a daughter of immigrant parents. She is a Workplace Performance Expert, an award-winning two-time TEDx speaker, and a professional executive…
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"Downshifting your ambitions doesn’t necessarily mean you are throwing away your past or becoming a slacker. It may actually mean that you’ve finally recognized what it takes for achievement and ambition to be sustainable." - Dorie Clark What does it mean to always be ready? Today I talk about how to embrace not being ready. At the start of every n…
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Doug Teel's mother, Karen Langston, Doug Teel's mother, shares two major incidents that happened to her following her son's death. First, her house burned to the ground. Later, she was charged with felonious restraint. Those charges were later dropped. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising I…
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Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs took to social media to condemn Connie Goodwin, who was forced to drain a lake to retrieve her son's remains. Dobbs claimed Goodwin's social media posts set off a person she didn't know to threaten him. In Dobbs' remarks, he said he would show "no mercy" and go outside the law if anything ever happened to his family…
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"Sometimes you need to slow down so you can feel." - Angela Chee How do we want to wrap up the year and what do we want to be? As this year comes to an end, let's look back at everything we learned and consider how we can apply it to the new year ahead. In this episode, I share insights from our 2022 guests, give you an exercise to help you slow do…
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We dive into the public records requests to see how it supports Karen Langston's information that Doug didn't randomly begin walking home that night. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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"Don't let anyone take away your voice. What you have to say is important." - Charity Elder Where does our strength come from and how can we cultivate our strengths? Today’s guest Charity Elder is an award-winning journalist and media executive with more than 20 years of experience working in and leading broadcast and digital newsrooms. She is also…
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In this episode, we examine the death of Douglas Teel, a 19-year-old who died in July 2010 in the driving lane of Highway 72 just outside of Fredericktown, Missouri. How did a healthy 19-year-old, accustomed to walking miles into town and back, end up lying in the roadway? Statements and the autopsy call into question whether Doug died from a colli…
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Connie Goodwin waited five years for the Butler County, Missouri, sheriff's department to drain a small lake to retrieve what was left of her murdered sons' remains. She got tired of waiting. So she did the job herself. The heart-breaking story of a family's quest to put their loved one to rest. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-l…
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Today (Nov. 8) is the 30-year anniversary of Mischelle Lawless' death. We take a moment today to remember who Mischelle was. We review some of the advances in the case since The Lawless Files was launched a year ago. And we make a case why certain witnesses should come forward. There is no better day than today. Support this podcast at — https://re…
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Important updates in the Timmy Dees investigation. Timmy's mother Barb Hall has issued public records requests after the Missouri Highway Patrol closes the case. The autopsy is inconclusive as to how Timmy Dees died. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…
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"There is power in our stories; power in sharing them, that’s how it starts." - Angela Chee How can a spark inside someone else lead to a spark inside you that can light a fire within us all? This episode is about what we can all do to make the future. Today I share some highlights from the 2022 Makers Conference that I recently attended in Dana Po…
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Documentary editor and director Regan Ernst spoke with the Lawless Files about her upcoming documentary "The Local Whisper" which currently consists of two episodes regarding the cold case murder of Deborah Manning. Manning was killed near the Cape Girardeau County and Scott County line not far from Chaffee. Regan and podcaster Justin Burns uncover…
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"It's time to listen to yourself. It's time to take action. And it's time to move forward with whatever you've been wanting to create." - Angela Chee What action can you take now to create change for yourself, your family, or your community? Today's podcast was inspired by leaders I met at a Meta Boost Small Business event. I kicked off the morning…
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Put this one in the you-can't-make-this-stuff up file. In back to back witnesses in Josh Kezer's 1994 trial, prosecutor Kenny Hulshof literally put Josh Kezer in two places at the same time, and neither story were true. In doing so, this unethical move was intended to show that Josh was at a Halloween party with Mischelle Lawless, which we know was…
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This episode is an extension of our previous interview of Professor Sean O'Brien. He shares stories about Kenny Hulshof and talks about how prosecutors are held accountable (or not) in our justice system. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
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"Looking back allows us to move forward but in our own time." - Angela Chee Why would we want to go backwards into the past? Today I explain why, in order to move forward into a future where we own our power, we need to excavate our past. I unpack why we too often feel like we need to change something about ourselves to fit the mold of the culture …
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An interview with the mother of Derontae Martin, who died under mysterious circumstances near Fredericktown, Missouri. Originally ruled a suicide, the cause of death was determined differently by a coroner's inquest grand jury as well as a separate pathologist. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Adve…
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On Leap Year night of 2020, Abby Cohen was killed when former Sikeston DPS captain Andrew Cooper allegedly punched the gas, doubled the speed limit, ran a stop sign and crashed into Cohen's SUV. The former cop won't face trial until next year. We talk with Abby's mother. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-co…
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"Sunshine comes after the rain, right? But what if the key to our peace, success and true fulfillment isn't waiting for the pain to pass (the rain) to feel joy (sunshine), but our ability to navigate both -- and at the same time?" - Angela Chee How do we feel it all when we are feeling so much? I have been thinking a lot about the power of joy and …
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Barb Hall, while facing a Wednesday deadline to raise money for an independent autopsy, fills us in on what the highway patrol told her when she visited them in person. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv…
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Former law enforcement officer Betty Frizzell watched her sister get convicted of murder. But she believes another family member may be responsible for the crime. Author of the book, "If you Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More" Frizzell offers a unique perspective on rural policing, especially in Southeast Missouri. Support this podcast …
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Last week, a Potosi police officer was charged with multiple sex crimes involving a minor. He was the third officer in the last few years to be arrested for this type of crime. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…
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Barb Hall gives an interview about her son's disappearance and depth. She feels like law enforcement has already made a conclusion as to how Timmy Dees died. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Today is a primary election that will determine the next prosecutor in Scott County. We dig into former prosecutors who made a mess of the trial against Josh Kezer as a reminder of why choosing prosecutors is important. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b…
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"Whatever you are working on, plant the seeds." - Angela Chee How can the power of vision help us discover and amplify our gifts? I recently returned from my first visit to the National Speakers Association Conference, so today I want to share the takeaways of my trip and highlight the power of vision that exists within each of us. While I have enj…
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Josh Kezer, wrongfully convicted of Mischelle Lawless's murder, responds to new information reported in previous episodes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Major news on Timmy Dees. Episode includes information concerning where Timmy's body was found in relation to the house where Timmy made a 911 call. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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Would perjury be an easier case to prove than murder in the Mischelle Lawless case? Who might face perjury charges, and what evidence would there be against those who may have knowingly lied to send Josh Kezer to prison for a murder he didn't commit? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inq…
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Barb Hall hasn't seen or heard from her son Timothy Dees since Feb. 28, 2022. We interview the woman desperate to find answers and piece together what happened to Timmy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri…
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Probable Cause state reveals details of murder charges against Jessi Wilfong's uncle. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy The Lawless Files
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“A book is not about something, it is for someone.” - AJ Harper How do we overcome our insecurities and barriers to become the authors we are meant to be? Whether you are writing a book, giving a speech, or making a video, your creation is an act of service. Today's guest AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist on a mission to help authors…
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Jessi Wilfong's body was found, and tampering charges have been filed against a woman in the case. The probable cause affidavit hints that more charges are coming, and that Jessi's uncle may have been involved. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…
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Jessi Wilfong was last seen in May of 2022 in the Millersville, Missouri area in Cape Girardeau County. This episode contains an interview with Jessi's mother about the circumstances that happened before Jessi was last seen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-lawless-files/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.…
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“It’s important to honor your past and see the impact and power you have on the future. I believe there is a ripple effect.” – Angela Chee I’ve been very introspective these past few months. I feel a lot of change coming and have been going through a personal realignment, by reflecting back to move forward. That’s why this week I’m re-releasing: “T…
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