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Did you know that the novel "Lolita" would not exist if Vladimir Nabokov’s wife hadn’t stopped her husband from burning the manuscript? Or that Gandhi learned his legendary method of passive resistance from his wife? Or that the person responsible for Maya Angelou’s genre-defining memoir was her good friend James Baldwin? Significant Others is a narrated, nonfiction podcast about folks just beyond the spotlight of history. Each episode tells the story of a talented, difficult and little-know ...
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Women Amplified

The Conferences for Women

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Inspiration meets practical advice in this podcast from the nation’s largest network of conferences for women in the workplace. For over 20 years, we’ve delivered insights from extraordinary women, such as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Indra Nooyi, Elizabeth Gilbert, Serena Williams, and Brené Brown. Now, Women Amplified offers you a taste of the Conference each month to enjoy from the comfort of your own phone! Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, you can expect true stories ...
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Welcome to "Pan Africans Now" with your host Sheka Blessed, a captivating journey through the vibrant world of Pan Africanism. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of African history, culture, and identity. Uniting voices from across the globe to celebrate our shared African heritage and empower our collective future. From the early pioneers of the Pan African movement to the modern-day struggles, each episode offers insightful conversations, captivating stories, and thought-provoking dis ...
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Stiffed

Crooked Media and iHeartPodcasts

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New York City, 1973. Bob Guccione, the founder of the men’s magazine Penthouse, is about to drop his latest project, and it’s not quite what anyone is expecting. Enter Viva, an erotic magazine for women published by a porn king but staffed by – drumroll – a bunch of feminist writers and editors. Viva features groundbreaking full-frontal male nudes, writing by feminist icons like Betty Friedan, and profiles of literary legends like Maya Angelou. Its cover stars include Bianca Jagger and Shell ...
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As Maya Angelou once said There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. So here i am, sharing some untold stories with you. Mostly my Poetry. Hope you enjoy them 💜
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Silent Waves

Casefile Presents

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Maya Angelou once said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Silent Waves tells one true story led by 25-year-old Raquel O'Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret. To do so, she has raw, honest and open conversations with her family about the cataclysmic circumstances of their story for the first time... and all on tape.
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#Unbound: Freed from bonds or shackles Every step in the direction of wellness is a step towards freedom and away from the shackles of toxic products and the Standard American Diet. “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou
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Wake Up Call Show

Wake up Call Show

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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou Never underestimate the Power to Change Yourself. Never Overestimate the Power to Change Others "Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it." - Henry David Thoreau I AM the Future & I will make a Change!
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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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Eat Like A Heroine

Jenny Williams & Lorilee Craker

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A girl’s gotta eat–she may as well eat like a heroine.Join book-obsessed kindred spirits Jenny Williams and Lorilee Craker as they time travel through favorite heroine classics to glean all the foodie wisdom: How to eat, picnic, comfort, host and more like your best-loved bookish stars. Elevate your eating life to the level of Anne of Green Gables, Jane Austen, Maya Angelou and Zora Neale Hurston; come to the table with us as we learn how to eat like heroines.
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Comeback Nation

Louise Karunwi

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The Comeback Nation Podcast shares honest stories from entrepreneurs and professionals on setbacks and failures they've experienced in career, business or life and the principles and lessons they extracted from it to help them bounce back. Comeback Nation is hosted by Louise Karunwi, Business psychologist, L&D Consultant and Career Coach. Get in touch: me@louisekarunwi.com "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so ...
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People will always forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel. (Maya Angelou) Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, Talks were secret, coming up in my family, If you told what was (inside) thee doors of a black woman home, their would be consequences. My mother was a single mother who has always instilled worth ethics. Even with being a Workaholic, I still never been able to take a step back to Feel & Heal. Talking allowed me to do so. Best therapy one cou ...
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Stories I Wrote is an audio archive of the written works of Jacq. Jacq has been writing all of her life and wanted to give these stories a chance to live. Like our FB page: Stories I Wrote Follow us on Twitter: @SIWcast Trigger Warnings are available in episode descriptions. Remember: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." -Maya Angelou
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Famous and Gravy

14th Street Studios

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On every episode we choose a celebrity who died between 1 and 10 years ago. We then go through a series of structured categories. We start by rating the first line of their NYT obituary on a scale of 1–10. We then look at their life stats, we speculate on their inner lives, and we ultimately answer the question "Would I want that life?" Each category helps weigh the desirability of a given life. Our approach is that of an empathetic biography. Our dead celebrities cross many categories of fa ...
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Kimberley Jiyigas (Birds) presents a new podcast series, “Kimberley SHE’ro”. A Shero is the female version of a Hero, according to Dr Maya Angelou. Through this podcast, we will share the experiences and wisdom of our most inspirational Indigenous women and learn more about the Cultural ways and history of the people of the Kimberley region, Western Australia. These are the personal stories of their journey presented to you by Natasha Short. Kimberley Jiyigas is a collective of Kimberley Ind ...
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The Green and White Soapbox

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou The Young People's and Children's Division present the Green and White Soapbox, an open space for young people to be seen and heard. The podcast is a platform of expression, education, empowerment and enlightenment with the sole purpose of hearing the voices, the stories and the journeys of the young.
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“Story na Washkaji” is a podcast series scheduled to release every two weeks across various social media and podcast platforms. We believe in the wealth of stories our friends have to share, ranging from struggles to triumphs, narratives that inspire, educate, and uplift others. Each episode will explore a new relevant topic, featuring an expert who is a friend, providing valuable insights. Our aim with these podcast series is to offer a platform for these voices to resonate further. Acknowl ...
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Because Why Not?

Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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Welcome to Because Why Not - the podcast where two best friends Evan Bieber and Johanna Sofia spill the tea, share their outlandish opinions, and generally make no sense while exploring the wonderfully trivial world of entertainment. It’s your weekly dose of unadulterated pop culture nonsense! Join us for a good laugh or a good cry, because… why not?
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Conversations with Others

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

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"I wanted to create a space to hold honest, open, candid conversations where no subject is off limits or taboo, with some of the best and brightest of our lifetime. I’m interested in delving into the minds of ‘Others’. The odd ones out, the queer kin, the bi-racial, gender-fluid, outspoken, courageous and crazy phenomenons who fall outside of the status-quo, dance joyfully in the margins of ‘Otherness’ and have managed to make an authentic, impactful mark against all odds. Maya Angelou said ...
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"The Wow-Level Life" isn't just a podcast; it's a movement towards living a life that's not just good, but extraordinary. If you're on a mission to live the life you want filled with work you love, so you move toward a life that makes you say "wow" every day, join us. Through inspiring talks and deep conversations, together, we'll delve into powerful principles and unforgettable stories that will heal your wounded wonder, unleash your creative spirit, and set your soul on fire.
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Have you ever heard Maya Angelou’s phrase, “If you know better, you do better”? Well, Better Etc. is here to help with the “know better” part so that we can all get out there and tackle the “do better” part! Trista Sutter, our spunky host, is a mother, wife, and author… oh and she’s also known as the fairy godmother of a little reality dating show you might have heard of… you know, the one with the roses and the right reasons. Each week Trista chats with experts and everyday people about how ...
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Mark C. Thompson is the World's #1 CEO Coach and a New York Times bestselling author. Mark consults and coaches executives for Fortune 500 and Global Fortune 1000 companies. Forbes called Mark one of “America’s Top Venture Investors with the ‘Midas Touch'." Formerly Charles Schwab's Chief of Staff and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Mark was the Executive Producer of Schwab.com which today has assets over $2.4 Trillion. He is a Co­‐Founder of Sir Richard Branson’s Entrepreneurship Centres ...
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Chicago, IL - Where conversation flows...and life is explored -- that’s where the new podcast, Rhythm of Life, begins. Initial episodes include a fascinating conversation Steve Ordower has with filmmaker, Bob Hercules about his illustrious career, including his most recent Peabody Award winning documentary, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. They touch on the power of forgiveness in this project as well as in another potent film Hercules directed, Forgiving Dr. Mengele. We also hear from the ac ...
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dog happi

Melissa Courtney

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Are you tired of conflicting information about what’s good for your dog? Do you wish there was a way to learn more without being crushed by information overload? To get a sneak peek into books you may want to read? To explore topics that are important to your dogs wellbeing now? What the heck is a healthy dog anyway? Do you want to expand your knowledge about things you didn’t even know you wanted to know-LOL? Then you have found the podcast for you! But wait, there’s more…we are interactive ...
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Talk Sense

Mon Cheri Davenport

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Trendsetting, life issues ( Relationships and family), motivation, everything hot and more to inspire progress Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TalkSense/support
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The Dead Authors Podcast

Paul F. Tompkins and Ben Zelevansky

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Legendary time-traveling writer H.G. Wells (Paul F. Tompkins) welcomes literary giants to The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles for a lively discussion in front of a live audience. Unscripted, barely researched, all fun! Guests include Andy Richter, Maya Rudolph, Matt Gourley, Andy Daly, Scott Aukerman, John Ross Bowie and many more! Follow us on Twitter: @DeadAuthorPod. For more information on The Echo Park Time Travel Mart and 826LA’s many tutoring and writing programs, visit ...
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Navigating the literary landscape for you. Uncover the joy of reading with our carefully selected, top-tier book recommendations. 📖🌟 #BookCuration #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #PDF #Kindle #Mobi #ePub Powered by Firstory Hosting
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The Poetry's Dead Podcast

Ryan Duggins and Leon Dunne

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Ryan and Leon are delighted to bring you your NEW favourite poetry podcast, exploring the work of poets old and new, with a little bit of craic mixed in. We'll share our love of poetry every week, taking you on a journey through work from poets you'll have heard of, as well as poets you may not have heard of and even people you had no idea wrote poetry.! We'll also help with our Agony Poet part of the show where we'll accept any challenge of solving a problem with a poem. Nothing is too triv ...
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This person died in 2014 at age 86. She was a Tony-nominated stage actress, and a calypso dancer for a period of time.. In 2011 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was a college professor and a ubiquitous presence on the lecture circuit, and also made several appearances on Sesame Street. Throughout her writing, she explored the …
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What’s on my Mind: How and Why We Lose: https://www.270towin.com/ News: Theirs is not to reason why, theirs is but to do and die: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/11/trump-tightens-stranglehold-on-congressional-gop-00151629 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arizona-gop-lawmaker-lashes-out-at Conversations with an Atheist: thou shalt save alive…
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This week on the Chief Executive Summit, we are thrilled to share a conversation with Mark’s dear friend and inspiration, Curtis Martin, NFL Hall of Fame running back.Curtis overcame incredible challenges throughout his life, including poverty, violence, and the loss of loved ones. He'll share how these experiences shaped his approach to leadership…
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Just like physical fitness, personal growth comes when we can find a healthy balance between resistance and recovery. In this episode, Harris talks with his personal trainer Curtis Rigg about the strength and conditioning lessons that we can apply to living a wow-level life. Curtis is a strength and conditioning coach who works with everyone from e…
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This. One. Was. Fun We parade around the fun and freeing mind of Pam Ayres, as she gives us a lovely spring in our steps with her warm and giggly poetry. We share some tips on getting back into reading, and our love of spending time in charity shops and picking up a book for a euro. David Hynes comes in with his Perfectly Polished Poem flooded with…
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What’s on my Mind: Going with the Flow: https://positivepsychology.com/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi-father-of-flow/#:~:text=In%20Csikszentmihalyi%27s%20words%2C%20flow%20is,doing%20it%E2%80%9D%20(1990). https://iaap.org/jung-analytical-psychology/short-articles-on-analytical-psychology/synchronicity-an-acausal-connecting-principle/ https://www.healthgui…
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A Storyteller became a household name by publishing her series, but her journey to get there was far from easy. In this episode, Harris examines the perseverance and resilience that allowed her to keep trying in the face of numerous rejections and challenges. He reminds us that struggles can lead to expanded creativity and shares a preview of next …
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Another episode with the lads yapping on about poems just for your enjoyment! This one, we challenge some preconceptions that can sit in front of poets by talking about the whole Poet Laurete role and share some of Carol Ann Duffy's work. We delve into the muddy fields of Seamus Heaney next, one of Ireland's most celebrate modern poets of our time.…
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What’s on my Mind: Uninformed Citizenry: https://aeon.co/ideas/the-right-to-vote-should-be-restricted-to-those-with-knowledge https://www.sparknotes.com/us-government-and-politics/political-science/politics-and-political-science/summary/ News: Democracy on Trial: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/gag-o…
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Understanding how our past experiences impact us is a vital step to living a wow-level life. In this episode, Harris and Kate reflect on Harris’ conversation with Jacky Power about trauma, experiential therapy, addiction, and much more. They discuss the way their own upbringings have shaped their lives and remind us that even though we’ve been shap…
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A special PACKED episode for you after a short break which we are very excited to share. We pay tribute to our own Paddy Downey, who not only created the logo for our show, but was also a poet himself. We heard the incredibly sad news that Paddy had passed a few weeks ago, so we asked his daughter Lisa (who is the voice of our show's intro) to come…
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In this episode, Kara Stevens — AKA the Frugal Feminista and author of Heal Your Relationship with Money — brings her signature honesty and compassion to a candid conversation about all things money. Learn the tactical ways you can save, invest, build wealth and retire, without sacrificing today. And explore how your emotional relationship with mon…
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What’s on my Mind: Living Outside the Box: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/chaotic-cognition/202006/the-truth-about-the-box-in-outside-the-box-thinking News: The Boy who Cried Wolf: https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/trump-hush-money-criminal-trial/gag-order-redux-00153015 https://www.thedailybeast.com/details-of-how-trump-sco…
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This person died in 2021, age 61. His brother Neil once told a reporter that he almost joined the newspaper business as a young man, but that he had deliberately botched an interview. By 1984, he spent four months opening for the comedian Sam Kinison. His sense of humor sometimes got him in hot water. A 2018 article about him said “The dedicated fa…
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Join us in this episode of the Pan Africans Now Podcast as we delve into the resilience of enslaved Africans during the brutal "seasoning" period. Hosted by Sheka Blessed, this episode is part five of our previous episode titled " The African Diaspora: Bridging the Gap" we will uncover the daily struggles faced by enslaved individuals, from harsh l…
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Awareness of mental health and trauma are at an all-time high, but how do we move beyond awareness and into healing? In this episode, therapist Jacky Power shares her perspective on what many people get wrong about trauma and emotional regulation. Jacky also opens up the way she uses poetry as part of her therapeutic process and then provides some …
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What’s on my Mind: By their fruits…: https://books.google.com/books/about/Be_You.html?id=my1GEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0#v=onepage&q&f=false News: There Aren’t Two Sides to the Facts: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/03/our-trump-reporting-upsets-some-readers-but-there-arent-two-sides-to-facts…
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In this episode, join Hillary Wicht, an acclaimed expert in executive leadership coaching, as she explores the art of communication. Discover the hidden “power leaks” that undermine influence, and learn practical strategies to overcome them. With Hillary’s guidance, listeners will learn how to build trust, ensure their voices are heard, and gain re…
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His mother was a former family court judge, and his father worked for the Xerox corporation. The New York Times once said “He does terminal uncertainty better than practically anyone.” He was a sleepy-looking man with uncombed hair who favored rumpled clothes. He was perhaps the most ambitious and widely admired American actor of his generation. He…
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A man who looms as large as Karl Marx needed multiple Significant Others (although when it came to wives, he only had one). Starring Ted Danson as Karl Marx, Maddie Ogden as Jenny von Westphalen, and Patton Oswalt as Friedrich Engels. Also featuring Katie Sharer and Matt O’Brien. Source List: Love and Captial: Karl and Jenny Marx and the Birth of a…
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