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Praxis Church exists to see people deeply transformed by Jesus, connected to life-giving community, and using their gifts to serve others. We meet weekly, on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM | Messages by Pastor Brian Ayers
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Inspiring and motivational stories about some of today's most successful business leaders. Liz will speak with entrepreneurs and executives about their journey. This podcast will provide feel-good stories that will leave the listener feeling inspired and moved.
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Just out of college at age 22, a cancer diagnosis upended the life Loren had planned on. After a year of chemotherapy and a stricter diet, she earns a clean bill of health, and along with it not just the will to live, but the will to thrive. Armed with a new understanding of nutrition and a delicious, healthy, vegan cookie recipe of her own design,…
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What’s better than one friend…Two Friends! Liz is joined by Matt Halper and Eli Sones of the dynamic EDM DJ/Producer Duo, Two Friends. They share how a friendship that began on the playground in the 7th grade catapulted to taking Madison Square Garden by storm. Matt and Eli share what’s in store for the next volume of their “big bootie mixes.” Lear…
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On this special episode commemorating Labor Day, Liz revisits conversations of passion, persistence, and grit. In this one-hour special, Liz sits down with entrepreneurs and executives about their journey from the mailroom to the boardroom and all the roadblocks along the way. Interviews featured: Retired professional boxer & entrepreneur Laila Ali…
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One of the biggest stories in the year 1990 was Operation Desert Storm, where the United States joined Saudi Arabia to fight off Iraq's rogue invasion of neighboring Kuwait. As American soldiers left home, one song rose to become a beloved patriotic anthem...'God Bless the USA.' Lee Greenwood, the singer behind the iconic song, joins Liz to discuss…
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As the sun begins to set on Summer, we hope you got some good vacation time in! More than that...we hope you used some of your credit card points. Brian Kelly is the Founder of "The Points Guy," and is the leading voice in loyalty programs, points and miles, credit cards and travel. He joins Liz on the podcast to detail the journey to his genius id…
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Almost every set back has a life-altering silver lining. Our guest today was cruising along as a senior in college when his father died of a sudden heart attack, leaving his family behind with broken hearts and a failing family business. Columbia Sportswear CEO, Tim Boyle joins Liz to share how he put aside his lifelong dream of being a journalist …
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We all make excuses. Whether they are made in your personal or professional life, eventually you need to see them for what they truly are: delay tactics. After shepherding the sale of Barstool Sports to Penn Entertainment for more than half $1 billion, not only is she at the helm of a new company, CEO of Food52 Erika Ayers Badan made no excuses and…
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Have you ever read a 'how-to' book that changed your life? Well, Dave Liniger was working three-part jobs when he read a 'how to flip houses' and the rest is history. Co-founder of RE/MAX Dave Liniger joins Liz to discuss how he went from being a college dropout to founding a company that today has more than 140,000 agents in nearly 9,000 offices a…
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What would you do if your dad approached you wanting to name a perfume after you? Dylan Lauren refused the offer from her iconic fashion designer dad, Ralph Lauren because she was saving her name for her own brand. CEO and Founder of Dylan's Candy Bar Dylan Lauren sits down with Liz to discuss how she turned her love for candy into the world's larg…
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Anyone who has paid rent before relates to the struggle of spending all this money month after month and having nothing to show for it. But what if you could be rewarded for shelling out all that cash every month? Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards Ankur Jain sits down with Liz to discuss how he developed a first-of-its-kind loyalty program for renter…
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On this encore episode, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary joins Liz to share how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Kevin reminisces on his childhood and the early stages of his career, acknowledging that his knack for business is a gift he inherited from his family. Plus, Liz asks Kevin what key principles he l…
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In 2003, searching for a late-night treat that could be delivered was no easy feat but when our guest was a student at the University of Pennsylvania, he had a craving for a warm cookie at 3 AM. From there... 'Insomnia Cookies' was born. Founder and CEO of Insomnia Cookies Seth Berkowitz sits down with Liz for a candid conversation on how an idea t…
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With dreams of having her own fashion line in the city, our guest today began working tirelessly at an internship in fashion making $3 an hour. Things began to change, however, when a celebrity appeared on the Jay Leno show wearing her design...a ripped-up "I LOVE NY" t-shirt that would be the start of her brand, REBECCA MINKOFF. Luxury Fashion Des…
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You never know where a pipeline dream will lead you. Joel Simon had dreams of being a rock star - one thing led to another, however, and he ended up in the infomercials and commercials business. CEO and CCO of global commercial music production company JSM, Joel Simon joins Liz to discuss his journey to success and what it takes to get your foot in…
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Imagine you are nine years old, and you're pulled from the only place you’ve ever called home and airdropped into a country where you only speak three words of the language. Founder of medical technology company Masimo Joe Kiani was nine when his parents decided to take him and his sister out of Iran and move to America for a better life. He joins …
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You’re always one small decision away from a totally different life! Our guest was a young father in New Jersey when his mother made him a simple offer: she asked him if he wanted the old family piano before she got rid of it. Spoiler alert, he kept it. Joe Germanotta joins Liz to detail how that piano would become the rocket ship that would launch…
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Originally set on becoming a lawyer, our guest today graduated from Boston University Law School during the 2009 recession, finding herself unfulfilled in traditional legal roles. Founder and CEO of Studs Anna Harman joins Liz to share her transformative experience at a tattoo parlor that inspired her career pivot to owning a stylish and sterile pi…
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Today's guest grew up "poor as a church mouse," as he so lightly puts it. After a childhood of selling newspapers, pumping gas and working odd jobs to earn extra cash, he found himself with no college options and decided to enlist in the Marines. Founder of the world's largest and trusted domain registrar GoDaddy Bob Parsons tells the tale of how h…
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Liz revisits her conversation with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of OPI Products, Inc. Suzi discusses achieving the American dream, how her company originally made dental products, and the advice she has for young entrepreneurs. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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After immense loss, our guest today found herself totally bereft, grappling with grief, and unable to function. Yet, an unexpected beacon of hope changed the course of her narrative—slime. Co-founder and co-CEO of the Sloomoo Institute Karen Robinovitz shares how a squishy, gooey substance became the cornerstone of a flourishing multimillion-dollar…
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Today's podcast is a masterclass on what to do when faced with the unexpected. Getting fired is often the best time to pivot and change careers completely. At 26, Mauricio Umanksy was suddenly fired from his job and took a huge leap that ultimately was the reason for all of his success. Founder of The Agency and Real Estate Superstar joins Liz to e…
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What is the best medicine? On this podcast, it's laughter. ​Red Carpet Fashion Expert and daughter of comedian and icon Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers joins Liz to discuss how her mother's signature humor, unique career path, and sense of style have inspired her throughout her own life. Later, Liz and Melissa debate whether Joan would have had such a …
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Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On this encore episode, Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy FOX News Radio
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Eight years ago, this New York City taxi driver received a call from a producer offering him a one-night opportunity to write for a popular television program. Today, that taxi driver hosts the highest-rated weekend comedy, FOX News Saturday Night, wrote a bestselling book, and hosts a hugely successful radio show; his name is (you guessed it) FOX …
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After hearing that socks were the number one requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Dave Heath knew he wanted to fill this gap. Co-Founder of the comfort-focused sock and apparel brand Bombas joins Liz to explain how he managed to turn a simple act of kindness into a successful business that designs essential clothing for the hands and feet …
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How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst? Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to ​excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensu…
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Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is red hot! The iconic Las Vegas comedian joins Liz to reveal the origin story of his stage name and how unexpected encounters led him to a lifetime career in comedy. Carrot Top also shares how discovering his trademark early in his career and embracing his unique style opened more doors than he could’ve ever imagined. F…
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The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side. In an amazing twist, the actor cas…
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Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show. Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Lea…
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Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves. Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IW…
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What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson? They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer. Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known d…
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How did a New Jersey guitar teacher without a college degree or formal music training become the co-owner of the recording studio used to record all the songs for the new "Mean Girls" film? Ben Hyman of Ben Hyman Music and DAXXIT Recording Studio joins Liz to share his incredible story of perseverance and triumph. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn …
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We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2023! Liz revisits her conversation with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage. Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad …
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What drives people to start their dream business? For today's guest, it was sheer will, sweat equity, and sleeping on flour sacks on the floor. Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio joins Liz to share how he tossed his career as a stockbroker and decided to be his own boss by making the best soft pretzel in Philadelphia. Follow Liz on Twitter…
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Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito might be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but the man behind him is truly the Italian Stallion running the show. DeVito's Agent Sean Stellato describes how he learned the art of the deal in one of the hardest businesses in the world. He later comments on the artificial turf debate, on whether the life-changing…
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Former "Dancing With The Stars" Professional Dancer Cheryl Burke is a study in resilience. Cheryl joins Liz to reveal how she was able to tango and samba her way into the hearts of millions of viewers for over two decades, all while dancing with a broken heart...and a broken spirit. Follow Liz on Twitter @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices.…
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The Boston Marathon bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the annual Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three and injuring hundreds. How does someone recover physically and emotionally from trauma like that? Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile joins Liz to recount the…
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Allison Ellsworth constantly suffered from bloating, gut discomfort, and cramping. After multiple trips to the doctor and countless medications failed, Allison decided to create a solution for her pain and began crafting her own healing elixir right in her kitchen. Now, Allison is the Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a sparkling prebiotic so…
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Kathy Ireland’s a double threat! The Supermodel and businesswoman joins Liz to detail how she went from gracing the cover of "Sports Illustrated" to "Forbes," and the immense success of her furniture and home goods empire. Follow on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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What do the GAP, Anne Taylor, Old Navy, and J.Crew have in common? Well, aside from having a wide selection of stylish clothing, they were all run by the same guy, Millard "Mickey" S. Drexler. In the 1980s when it appeared as though Anne Taylor would have to close its doors, Mickey was named CEO and victoriously revived the well-known fashion compa…
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Journalists and their crews put their lives at risk every day to share stories from war zones to crises right here at home, with the goal of educating viewers on what is truly happening. No one understands that risk quite like New York Times best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall. On March 14, 2022 while covering the Russian war on Ukraine, B…
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Against all odds, Rudy Ruettiger changed the game at Notre Dame. The 1993 film Rudy is a true story of a small-town kid from Illinois who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles such as his height, cognitive skills, and economic status. Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger joins Liz on the podcast to dis…
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If you are graced with a second chance, you'd better take it and run! Craig Carton was a sports radio superstar. His show, Boomer and Carton, co-hosted with former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason on WFAN became the most listened to show in the station’s history. However, this dynamic duo’s beloved show came to an end on Nov 7th of 2018 when Craig wa…
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On Everyone Talks To Liz, we believe that if you can dream it, you can do it. Jordan Cooper was unable to afford a ticket to a Broadway show growing up, let alone star in one. While studying theater in New York City, he completed his play "Ain't No Mo," and even wrote a role for himself in the show. The playwright joins Liz to share the journey of …
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It’s time to answer an age-old breakfast question…Who makes the best bagel? Adam Goldberg was working at a flood mitigation company when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and instead of baking banana bread and whipping coffee, he decided to find the perfect bagel recipe. A few years later, the Popup Bagels Founder finds himself opening multiple locations …
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NFL Hall of Fame Pittsburg Steelers player Mike Webster died of a heart attack in 2022, but the autopsy done by Physician, Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu revealed that he had been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Omalu joins Liz to share the infamous story of how he was the first to discover and publish fi…
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Help the helpless. No one personifies this more than the Owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Mark Wilf. As the son of Polish and Jewish Holocaust survivors, Mark understands what it means to come from nothing and the importance of giving back to your community. He joins Liz on the podcast to share how he draws upon his parents’ experiences to become on…
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