Best AudioJournal Podcasts (2024)

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Reclaiming Rest: A Vision for the Black Executive's Well-Being 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

Join us for an insightful conversation with Darlene Oliver Hightower, J.D., the trailblazing President & CEO of Chicago's Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), as we delve into the heart of leadership, authenticity, and the Black executive's journey towards well-being. In this episode, Darlene shares her remarkable insights gleaned from her extensiv…

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Black women in White Spaces: Next Door Chats w/Dr. Kimber Bogard 52:21

2y ago52:21

52:21

Our host, Shaneah Taylor identifies as a Black Woman. In this candid, "Next Door Chats", Shaneah sits down with her former White supervisor, Dr. Kimber Bogard to discuss her experiences as a black employee struggling to grow and find her place in an all white space. Kimber is transparent and shares her unique perspective on hiring. Shaneah and Kimb…

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PART 2: BEHIND THE CATFISH 5:08

2y ago5:08

5:08

It's finally here!! The finale to Behind the Catfish. Randy and Stacey have been talking on the phone for a week or so and Stacey is ready to see Randy's face. We will leave the real conclusion to your imagination. However, be careful out there, y'all. Catfishing is a real thing. Special shout out to Lanisha Fisher for writing this episode. Gratitu…

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Journey to Sonship: Concrete Growth Moments 15:46

2y ago15:46

15:46

The CGP Podcast features new audible content from it's Concrete Growth Moments series. Join us for 15-minutes as Jermaine shares his journey to sonship. We pray that you are blessed! Check out more episodes by subscribing and visiting us on instagram @concretegrowthproject Music for the episode was provided by: Tone Jonez The full video for the epi…

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Next Door Chats: Realms of Responsibility w/ Tashyra Ayers 1:01:04

2y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

WHEW!! We are still recovering from this WISDOM packed Next Door Chat with the phenomenal and incomparable Tashyra Ayers of The House of Genesis Tashyra shares with us about the weight and depth of responsiblity of self! She journeys through it, records and nurtures her process, and gives us practical steps to ensure that we understand that we are …

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Behind the Catfish: PART 1 3:15

2+ y ago3:15

3:15

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Trauma to Triumph: Next Door Chats w/ Caprisse Hall 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

We are joined by Caprisse Hall, the CEO and proprieter of Pri Essentials . Caprisse shares an incredible and inspiring journey of how she has transitioned through trauma, abuse, and loss to ultimate victory! Caprisse's faith and belief in the God who made her has inspired her entrpreneurial journey! Take 20 minutes and tap into this goodness! Check…

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Life, Love, and Motherhood: Taneka Small 29:13

2+ y ago29:13

29:13

Through twins that weren't supposed to be here, car accidents, and ultimate victory, Join us for another INCREDIBLE Next Door Chat with the amazing Taneka Small! We sit down for a quick conversation around Life, Love, and Motherhood! Instagram: @concretegrowthproject Guest Instagream: @_tanekasmall Show Page Partners: The House of Genesis Episode M…

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The Proposal 2:25

2+ y ago2:25

2:25

This 2-minute audio drama was co-written by CGP Podcast Collaborative writer Aaron Patterson. This is a sweet little reflection on LOVE! This podcast was founded on the pursuit of love and also uplifts its beauty! So take a quick listen. This one is for our hopeless romantics out there! All voiceover and vocal acting provided by: The House of Genes…

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Pursuing Healing as an Entrepreneur 45:18

2+ y ago45:18

45:18

I was blessed to sit down with Jennifer Bordes of JBD Hairstyling. WATCH the video of the interview HERE! She shares her triumphant journey to starting a business through illness, unexpected challenge, and adversity. Jennifer is resilience in human form and an aspiration to us all. She credits her success and victory to God and our project was enco…

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PART 2: Secret Conversations 3:01

2+ y ago3:01

3:01

There are some unexpected connections happening with the Concrete Growth Project's characters. Tune in... Warina is back..indirectly... (That's all we'll say for now..) ALL Voiceover and Vocal acting: The House of Genesis www.concretegrowthproject.com Instagram: shaneahtay45 Instagram: concretegrowthproject…

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Secret Conversations 2:17

3y ago2:17

2:17

2 minute short episode! Join us for this surprise ending and plot twist. Secret Conversations is part of our Unpolished and Imperfect: Stories with no ending series! We are excited to keep bringing you amazing content! We bring you real issues, relevant for our time! www.concretegrowthproject.com Instagram: @concretegrowthproject Collaborative Co-w…

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Part 2: Becoming Venice 1:11:00

3y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Join us for PART 2 of Becoming Venice! You don't want to miss a WORD of this Next Door Chat. We are still thinking, writing, and reflecting over these amazing nuggets. Thank you to the incredible Venice Williams for stopping by to bless the Concrete Growth Project with your wisdom. Follow Venice on instagram @soshegoes Follow the concrete growth pr…

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Becoming Venice 32:31

3y ago32:31

32:31

Join us as we launch our NEWEST series within the Concrete Growth Project Podcast called, "Next Door Chats." We can be far away as it relates to proximity, but our shared experiences make us feel like we're RIGHT NEXT DOOR. This is a TWO-PART series! We are excited for you to listen in, grow, and we look forward to the next! Follow Venice Williams …

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This Isn't Us (1-minute reflection) 1:02

3y ago1:02

1:02

Join us on this one minute reflection as we explore the difficulties in our parents "seeing us." Vocal Acting by: The House of Genesis Collaborative Co-Writer: Aaron J. Patterson Follow us on Instagram @concretegrowthproject www.concretegrowthproject.com

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Case Study 2: California Lovin' 2:33

3y ago2:33

2:33

He has a dream and destination. She has a history of heartache and fatigue with his dreams. Check out this 2 minute discussion between a couple just trying to hang in there. Podcast Instagram: @concretegrowthproject Voiceover/Vocal Acting: The House of Genesis Collaborative Co-Writer: Aaron J. Patterson…

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Season 3_ Episode 6_ Chase Goes to Therapy 6:55

3y ago6:55

6:55

Warina and Chase explore therapy and what it means to begin the journey toward intentional healing. Men can go to therapy too! Tune in! Voice over and Vocal Acting: The House of Genesis Music: Tone Jonez Episode Sponsor: Gigi's CustomsBy The Concrete Growth Project

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Unpolished and Imperfect: Charles 2:03

3y ago2:03

2:03

Unpolished and Imperfect: Stories with No Ending is the CGP Podcast's newest series. Explore this 2 minute audio drama detailing Charles' thoughts and why he's struggling in his current situation. Voiceover/Vocal Acting: The House of Genesis Collaborative Writer: Aaron J. PattersonBy The Concrete Growth Project

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Warina: Therapy Begins 6:16

3y ago6:16

6:16

Warina attempts to start her therapy journey. Check out this mini episode as we explore her path to healing together! Episode Sponsor: Halo Blu Juices Vocal Professionals: The House of Genesis Music Produced by: Tone JonezBy Shaneah Taylor

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Warina:The Aftermath 10:26

3+ y ago10:26

10:26

Warina talks to a dear friend about her date and also runs into someone unexpected. Tune in to see what she's up to! Vocal Acting and Voiceover for the episode provided by The House of Genesis. New Collaborative Co-writer: Liza Grant Episode Sponsor: Shenequa Pierre

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Warina's Date Night 10:16

3+ y ago10:16

10:16

Warina attempts dating after divorce. The Concrete Growth Project partners with The House of Genesis to bring this date to life.

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Warina's Woes 6:37

3+ y ago6:37

6:37

Warina reflects on some online dating woes. It's rough out here trying to date...IN A PANDEMIC. Tune in to hear her reflections and to prompt reflections around your dating woes as well. In partnership with The House of Genesis, the Concrete Growth Project brings characters to life. Music By: Tone Jonez…

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Introducing Warina 8:38

3+ y ago8:38

8:38

The Concrete Growth Project is partnering with The House of Genesis to bring you a new sound and series of audio dramas for 2021! In this episode, meet Warina, a woman of color traversing LIFE and ALL its complexities. Warina shares about issues at work in Episode 1. We hope you enjoy her journey and find ways to grow with her in the process. Music…

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Meet JoAnn. The Wrap Around Family. 42:04

4y ago42:04

42:04

Meet JoAnn from near St. Paul Minnesota. She and her own immediate family and her siblings have been caregiving for their 100+-year-old Mom through the last seven months of COVID restrictions and challenges, including her Mom being diagnosed with COVID and later recovering. I titled this episode “The Wrap-Around Family” because they seem to be able…

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Voices from My Bunker 2020: Slippery Slope of Weight Management 22:28

4y ago22:28

22:28

Bill Murray says acting suits him he said because he only has to be good at it for 90 seconds at a time. I am also very good at weight management 90 seconds at a time in 2020. But, unfortunately, that time span suits Hollywood and not weight issues. My successful weight loss plan in 2009 was built on flat land and my ability to maintain the weight …

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Meet Jay: At first, no. Now? I think of it as a natural calamity.. 40:40

4y ago40:40

40:40

In the beginning, Jay thought it was just a flu and that the news might be exaggerating it. He thought It would pass in a short period of time. Now, he thinks it is a natural calamity no one has ever experienced in their life.By Pat Coakley

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Last Ferry and A Seat in the Reality Ballpark 36:47

4y ago36:47

36:47

The last ferry has left the island and I’m sitting by myself in The Reality Ballpark. What the hell? How did this happen: risk management is now a buffet of choices that do not manage risk but invite it in? Estrangement from the government I am used to in the last three years, but not estrangement from family and friends. Is this the new normal? ww…

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Self-Care and Compassion 46:16

4y ago46:16

46:16

Raji Ganesan and Saron Selassie stop by the CGP Podcast to drop some true wisdom as it pertains to self-care and compassion. We all know that the self-care industry has been commercialized Listen to this episode to garner tips and methods to be intentional about your self-care. Episode Sponsor: Mindful Glow Candles Music by: Tone Jonez…

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Meet Joan. Voices from My Bunker 2020 42:51

4y ago42:51

42:51

My interview with Joan, a 74-year-old widow in Rochester, NY who, unlike myself, is not a sloth or someone who enjoys sitting for hours at a time reading, clicking, snoozing and I feel 100% sure never uses her bed as her living room, dining room, and office. But, she got through quarantine in her own determined way and taught me a few things. One o…

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Meet Steph: We Are All In This Together. 44:29

4y ago44:29

44:29

Meet Steph. She was born and lived in US until a year and half ago but now lives in Stellenbosch, South Africa with her husband and five kids while he completes his graduate studies at the University there. She describes what “quarantine” has meant and if you think the US rules were strict, listen to Steph. I spent most of the time listening and go…

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Meet Alice. A First Grade Teacher During COVID19 44:15

4y ago44:15

44:15

Meet Alice. A First Grade Teacher in a Catholic School in Washington, DC during COVID19. After listening, you may agree that Teachers, Students and Parents are some unsung heroes of this pandemic. www.patcoakley..comBy Pat Coakley

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Meet Carol. Let Me Live Long Enough 39:27

4y ago39:27

39:27

Meet Carol. She’s 70+, lives alone, and has been seriously ill and undergoing a succession of chemo treatments for three years. In addition, she had to go into lockdown in March, 2020, due to COVID19 and living in Massachusetts. She told her Doctor one thing: Keep me alive until Trump loses the election. www.patcoakley.com…

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Needed To. Meant To. Meet Babz. 33:12

4y ago33:12

33:12

Meet Babz. 27 year old Occupational Therapist who moved to Boston, Mass in February 2020 just as pandemic effects were beginning to challenge the city and the entire state. Meet Babz. Needed to. Meant to. This is how she answered my question about any conflict about being a health care worker in the middle of a pandemic in Boston, Massachusetts. Af…

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Voices from My Bunker: Meet Melissa from Iowa 35:03

4y ago35:03

35:03

'Voices From My Bunker 2020" in Massachusetts. (Formerly known as Podsnacks/Art of the Diet). Guests ring my virtual doorbell and I invite them in for a chat. At play in dangerous times in 2020, we tell our stories. We laugh. Eye roll. Cry. Sigh. We go on. Today, meet Melissa.By Pat Coakley

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Art of the Diet !Voices from My Bunker 11:31

4y ago11:31

11:31

Podsnacks/Art of the Diet is evolving and being renamed “Voices from My Bunker”. This episode explains why and invites you to continue listening as well as be a participant. The art logo came from a family arty day years ago. Handprints dipped in paint and each left their individual mark on the canvas. At play in dangerous times in 2020, folks tell…

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George Floyd Audio Diary 2:43

4y ago2:43

2:43

Poetic Thoughts on White Supremacy and the murder of black bodies by Shaneah Taylor End of diary music by: The CUR3By Shaneah Taylor

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Eating Your Way Through a Pandemic 41:53

4y ago41:53

41:53

By Pat Coakley

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Part 2: Examining Bodies during COVID-19 31:17

4y ago31:17

31:17

Ebony Stokes, Autopsy technician stops by the CGP Podcast to share knowledge on examining bodies during COVID-19. Ebony reflects on her journey in the death care industry and opens up about life as a professional, business owner, first lady, wife, and mom. We are energized by her passion, and inspired by her indefatigable commitment to comforting f…

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Part 1: Birthing Babies during COVID-19; (Season 2: Episode 3) 35:20

4y ago35:20

35:20

Dr. Lauren Lewis, OB/GYN stops by the CGP Podcast to share some knowledge about authentic patient care, COVID-19, and the importance of self-advocacy in the doctor's office. She speaks candidly about her experience as an essential worker called to assist women during the chaos of a pandemic.By Shaneah Taylor

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Do Not Click on Brownie Bowl Recipe. Click. 24:47

4y ago24:47

24:47

Pandemic Diets require Click Supervision.By Pat Coakley

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Taking Risks and Changing Lives 47:49

4+ y ago47:49

47:49

Wamite Muthara of Career Safari visits the CGP project to encourage women that are ready to take risks in their careers. She gives some incredible nuggets of inspiration and helps to give concrete tips for those that are thinking of starting entrepreneurial endeavors. Episode Sponsored by: Mindful Glow Candles Music By: "In a Heartbeat" Kevin MacLe…

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Is Truth on Your Grocery List or Sweatpants? PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet 17:32

4+ y ago17:32

17:32

What is on my grocery list every week in a pandemic? Truth. Food is the only thing I have control over these days and it is oddly comforting. I dress for the Apocalypse when going to the grocery store and ask myself what do I need not what do I want. My goal for this period of time: to want what I need and to tell my food truth to myself every week…

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Prepper Advice for Dieters as Apocolypse Approaches. 32:36

4+ y ago32:36

32:36

By Pat Coakley

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Who's in Your Circle? 31:08

4+ y ago31:08

31:08

Dr. Alexis Melville, Psy.D of Inspired Courage Counseling and Consultation stops by the CGP Podcast to drop knowledge around relationships, vulnerability, and the importance of getting to know yourself FIRST even before you attempt to be there for your friends!!!By Shaneah Taylor