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Protected Space

with Dr. Erin Attaway and Bryant Liggett

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Welcome to Protected Space. Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey through the complex web of politics, science, philosophy, religion, ethics, and more, all interwoven with the profound tapestry of human reproduction. In this intimate sanctuary of conversation, we bring together experts from diverse disciplines to unravel the mysteries and challenges that often lurk in the shadows of infertility. We go beyond the headlines and delve into the heart of the matter, shedding light on fe ...
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The Second Degree podcast with Business Coach and Second Degree Society Founder Emily Merrell, is the podcast where we grill our guests about the things that make them tick and find out how human connection plays a role in their life. This in depth style business podcast is helping ambitious women reflect, learn actionable skills and stay inspired by the stories of others while looking inward at their own stories as they carve their path in this world.
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Welcome to Practical Rebels: A Branding & Marketing Pod. Join the team at HatchMark Studio as we pull back the curtain and talk branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more with our friends, our partners, and our favorite industry experts. From actionable tips for businesses to implement with the resources they have at hand to industry insights for seasoned pros, we discuss the latest in this ever-evolving world. We’re here to share, help, and give a peek into the agency world. Through wo ...
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell on an enlightening episode of the podcast where she sits down with Bryant Liggett and Erin Attaway to discuss their journey towards creating the Fertility Resort, an online community dedicated to supporting individuals navigating infertility and reproductive health challenges. Bryant o…
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Send us a Text Message. Lights, camera, comedy. 📽️ Chris Jadallah is the owner and director of @filmsbycalliope, a Pensacola-based film company. He turned his childhood passion for film and directing into a business, opening his doors in 2015. A love for film was coupled by Chris’ adoration for comedy. He took his skill behind the lens and develope…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you need to be advertising on social media? 🤔 The answer is “yes.” But we know it’s not that simple for every business. You need to know how much you should expect to spend, what content needs to be created, and how to know whether or not it’s working. For better or worse, social media platforms like Meta have switched th…
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This episode of The Second Degree podcast features an inspiring interview with Meghan Jaskinia, a woman who has overcome significant health challenges and embraced a journey towards wellness and happiness. Meghan shares her journey, starting with a spinal cord lesion that led to the loss of motor function in her left hand. Despite facing uncertaint…
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In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, Emily Merrell dives deep into the journey of Kelsey, the creator of Mama Has Goals app. Kelsey shares her personal story of overcoming struggles with depression and anxiety, navigating through life's challenges, and ultimately finding her passion for helping others achieve their goals. They discuss the …
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Send us a Text Message. “The human game is a team sport.” That’s what Destyn Patera, owner of @lenseafilm, says. We spoke with him about building a film agency from the ground up, how putting people before profits shaped their growth, pushing the boundaries with a team, finding the perfect fit for a client, and a whole lot more. Destyn’s people-fir…
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell in a deep dive conversation with Tanessa Shears, a health consultant specializing in optimizing sleep for high-performing entrepreneurs. Tanessa shares her journey from lifeguard to fitness instructor to online health consultant, revealing how motherhood became the catalyst for reevalu…
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with the remarkable Holly Haynes, founder of Crush the Rush. Holly shares her journey from corporate strategy to becoming a successful entrepreneur while navigating the challenges of raising twins and managing a household. With her infectious energy and passion fo…
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Join Emily Merrell in a thought-provoking conversation with Corie Wightlin on The Second Degree Podcast. Corie, an expert in executive functioning coaching, sheds light on what executive functioning entails and how it impacts our daily lives. Delving into neurodiversity, they explore the spectrum of conditions like ADHD, autism, and anxiety, offeri…
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Join host Emily Merrell on the Second Degree Podcast, where she dives into deep conversations and practical insights for navigating careers, leadership, and personal growth and leadership with career coach Annette Blum Pearson, who shares her journeys, wisdom, and actionable advice. From embracing career transitions to embodying leadership qualitie…
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Send us a Text Message. In a highly competitive landscape where attention is currency, it's more important than ever to stand out in a sea of white noise. Brands like Liquid Death, Pit Viper, and even Wendy's have made names for themselves with wit, edge, and by being LOUD, but how do you make a mark when your culture and industry isn't built to pu…
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Send us a Text Message. It's said that necessity is the mother of invention, and we've seen no greater example of that than what Bryant (B.B.) Liggett has built with The Fertility Resort. With 15 years in the marketing world, B.B.'s experience spans food and beverage, beauty, healthcare, and media production. She has built a career and name through…
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Join Emily Merrell and Jodi Klaristenfeld in their engaging podcast conversation where they explore the serendipitous intersections of their lives and delve into Jodi's journey of creating Flrrish, a platform dedicated to supporting preemie and NICU families. From unexpected connections to profound challenges, they unravel the complexities of navig…
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Arianna: A dual-degree PhD/MPH student at the University of Alabama getting her doctorate in medical anthropology with a focus on assisted reproductive technologies. Her research takes a comparative look at ART in Alabama and Argentina. Her interests also include provider, intended parent, and egg donor e…
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join us for an inspiring conversation as Emily Merrell sits down with Diana Lanham, filmmaker and creator of "My Best Fail." Diana shares her journey from screenwriting to directing, revealing how a chance encounter at a festival sparked her passion for filmmaking. From winning awards for her short films…
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Send us a Text Message. Stress and burnout in the workplace is an ongoing challenge for any business, especially during a phase of heavy growth. How do you balance the positive impacts of growth and expansion with team satisfaction, to develop a supportive, nurturing culture along the way? April is Stress Awareness Month, and on this week's podcast…
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell as she sits down with Kara Kaufmann, a talented musician, to dive into Kara's journey through music and motherhood. From playing piano since childhood to crafting custom jingles for businesses, Kara shares her evolution as an artist and entrepreneur. Discover how Kara's passion for mus…
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Jade; a Pharmacist, Functional Medicine Doctor, independent pharmacy owner, and autoimmune disease warrior. Jade digs deep into her career as a pharmacist and what led her to pursuing her functional medicine certification, and why she believes in the marriage of both worlds. She is passionate about the ep…
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Join Emily Merrell as she interviews Marie Cameron in this engaging podcast episode. Marie shares her journey from a scientific career to launching her own Denver based cheese and charcuterie business, Charcuter-Marie. Discover how Marie's passion for creating meat and cheese boards evolved into a thriving business, and hear about her surprising in…
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Send us a Text Message. From concessions to COVID to food trucks to...you'll have to find out! This week's episode of Practical Rebels features Stelios and Cristin, the power couple behind Greek's Catering and Events. They sat down with us to share their secret sauce for building an expanding business empire that kept their marriage, family, and co…
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Justine (part 2): Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Wellness Expert, Runner, and More. Dr. Justine Williams Roper PT, DPT, aka Dr. Jus, is the Founder of InHer Physique Pelvic Therapy & Wellness. Dr. Jus is a graduate from the University of Florida where she obtained a Bachelor in Science in Health Educati…
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In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell in an insightful discussion with Victoria Saperstein, a seasoned photographer as they delve into Victoria's journey from a budding interest in photography to building a thriving business. Emily and Victoria discuss the transition to entrepreneurship, navigating the world of image licen…
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet @stephjillcartin; an entrepreneur, 2x business founder, and IVF Mama. Stephanie graciously walks us through her rise to entrepreneurship and how she navigated IVF, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and the loss of her daughter - Emmy, how building a personal infertility community changed her pregnancy tra…
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Join Emily Merrell in this inspiring episode as she interviews Meredith Segan Sarason about her transformative journey from a career in environmental law to becoming a health and life coach. Meredith shares her personal struggles with chronic migraines and how she navigated a decade-long journey to heal herself. From facing the challenges of tradit…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever considered building a business around the life you want to live? This is the episode for you. Sean Mullins of Pensacola Vibes drops into the pod to talk about his path from graphic designer to running multiple businesses, each purposefully honed to lean into skills he's learned along the way, and to give him the freedom…
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In this episode of Protected Space, we meet Lindsey: IVF patient and a victim of the Cooper Surgical media recall. Lindsey graciously walks us through her tumultuous IVF journey thus far, and what happened in her second round of IVF when her embryos were contaminated by the Cooper Surgical Recall. Protected Space is produced by ⁠⁠The Fertility Reso…
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Eleanor; LGBTQIA+ Wife and IVF Mama via Anonymous Sperm Donor. Eleanor dives deep into her and her wife’s pursuit of motherhood via IVF, how she choose her sperm donor, and why IVF needs to become a more inclusive space. 🤍 Protected Space is produced by ⁠⁠The Fertility Resort⁠⁠. Download your Free IVF Jou…
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Send us a Text Message. Veronique is back from @synapseflorida and came back with her top tips for navigating conferences like a pro! From breaking out of comfort zones to conference-specific networking tactics to sharing your day and post-conference follow-up, we share our playbook for turning events into opportunities. Ready to make every connect…
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Dorothy: “The Breakup Coach” and pregnancy loss mama. Dorothy bravely walks us through how she became the breakup coach, to her heart-wrenching ectopic pregnancy, to the subsequent loss of her daughter, and why she's choosing fertility preservation. Not only is Dorothy’s story a tear jerker, but it’s a st…
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Join Emily Merrell in an engaging conversation with Amanda Foley as they delve into Amanda's profound journey of self-discovery and purposeful living. From her corporate career in pharmaceutical PR to embracing human design and spirituality, Amanda shares how she found fulfillment by aligning her energy with her true self. Explore the nuances of hu…
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet Bailey: a wife, mother, author, and self-proclaimed accidental women's health advocate. Her debut book, "Having A Baby & Other Things I'm Bad At" was released in June 2021 and her resources such as, The Miscarriage Guide and A Friend of A Friend's Guide to Grief have been shared across the globe. She was …
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In this captivating episode of the podcast, Emily Merrell interviews Ariel Hoffman, delving into her fascinating journey from competitive figure skater and ballet dancer to Broadway performer and celebrity fitness trainer. Ariel shares candidly about her childhood, her love for dance, and the pivotal moments that led her to pursue a career in healt…
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On this episode of Protected Space, we meet "Camille:" our first anonymous guest! Camille is a donor conceived child and the daughter of a same sex couple who grew up to learn she had 16 half siblings spread across the country. Her story is fascinating; check it out! Protected Space is produced by ⁠⁠The Fertility Resort⁠⁠. Download your Free IVF Jo…
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In this episode of protected space, we meet Peter Boni; Award Winning/Best Selling Author, Donor-Conceived Rights Advocate, Former High Tech CEO. Through his now 3X award-winning book, UPROOTED: Family Trauma, Unknown Origins and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination, (Amazon best seller at its 2022 release), he's repositioned himself as…
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