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Welcome to "Bounce Back Like a Badass," the podcast that turns setbacks into comebacks! Join our host, Cat Coley, and her guests as they share their personal stories of resilience, bravery, and growth. Together, we'll uncover the hidden strength that lies within each of us and learn how to use our trials and triumphs as stepping stones for a successful business. But it's not just about stories. We're here to give you practical tools & strategies to bounce back from your own setbacks. It's ti ...
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If you ever wondered, “what’s the story behind that story” then Backstory Sessions is for you. We showcase fascinating people, from all walks of life. Each episode takes a behind the scenes look at their work and spotlights guests who have their own stories to tell.
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Your brand is your business! You know it! Cat Coley sits down with Ati Grinsprun to discuss how important it is to build an authentic brand to have a successful business. Ati shares the essentials in personal branding and your need to be clear and consistent with your business offerings. Ati’s journey showcases lessons she learned from offer to suc…
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Hello Backstory fans! Welcome back It's a special episode as we wrap up Season 12! Can you believe it? We reminisce about the journey so far, filled with nostalgic moments and milestones, including almost 175 episodes and reaching nearly 65,000 listeners as we reflect on this amazing adventure. This week, we're thrilled to have a returning guest, t…
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Hello Backstory fans! In this episode of Backstory Sessions, we sit down with the incredibly talented Kirstie Manna, a songwriter, singer, and creativity coach who has a knack for inspiring others. Kirstie shares her journey in the music industry, from writing the hit song "Austin" for Blake Shelton to teaching online creativity classes and hosting…
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If your story is holding you back because you are ashamed…Let Cat be the first to tell you…YOU ARE BRAVE! Cat Coley is here to navigate you through sharing your story and to stop giving a CRAP about other people’s opinions! Cat reflects on her journey from seeking approval to embracing authenticity, using a recent anecdote about wearing a bold neon…
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What is your blueprint? Were you raised to become a doctor? Maybe the corporate world shook up your life allowing you to pivot off the known path… Cat Coley sits down with Jeanette Cefre, a Content Activation Coach explore how her journey from corporate baddie to empowering entrepreneur. Jeanette candidly shares pivotal moments and insights that sh…
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Hello Backstory Fans! We have something special for you on this episode of Backstory Sessions! We are catching up with the incredible H. Jack Williams, and wow, what a journey he's been on! Jack's been keeping busy since we last spoke, diving into the world of acting with a role in Kevin Costner's epic new movie, Horizon. He shares the thrilling ex…
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Are you scared to share your story? What if your story could help save someone? Or help them to feel less alone? Cat Coley shares the art and significance of storytelling, especially for business owners. Drawing from her extensive experience conducting workshops, Cat provides invaluable advice on how to authentically and effectively share personal …
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Are you navigating your own healing journey? Struggling to find footing? In this heartfelt episode Cat Coley sits down with Paulina Bucka, a resilient and inspiring entrepreneur who shares her journey of healing, growth, and self-discovery. Paulina opens up about the struggles and triumphs she has faced, offering valuable insights on forgiveness, o…
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Hey everyone! Welcome to another exciting episode of Backstory Sessions! This month has been a whirlwind, and we can't believe it's already nearing its end. Oh, and a big shoutout to Matt for celebrating his birthday this month—Happy Birthday, Matt! We dive into some fascinating stories today, including the one-year anniversary of Tri-County Myster…
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Cat Coley takes a deep dive into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome. Drawing from her personal experiences and expert insights, Cat unpacks what imposter syndrome is, why so many of us struggle with it, and how to effectively combat it. Cat delves into the roots of imposter syndrome, discussing how societal pressures and personal expectations…
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Cat Coley is back! Bounce Back Like A Badass is BACK! Kicking off Season 2, Cat sits down with Marlie Engel Traver to discuss her inspiring transition from a corporate PR rep to a successful cottage country baker with a thriving business. Marlie shares her journey from handling an overwhelming array of cake designs to focusing on exquisite wedding …
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Hey friends! Welcome to this special Father's Day edition of Backstory Sessions. Today, we are joined by some incredible young talents: Alexys Acob, Reed Elliotte, and Dalton Dailey.🎉 We kick things off by chatting about the unique experiences and insights these young actors bring to their roles in "Korporate Kindergarten." From Dalton's inspiring …
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Hey there! Welcome to another episode of Backstory Sessions. Today, we have the pleasure of catching up with the ever-talented Will Wesley, who’s back for his second visit. Will’s been busy since we last chatted. He’s gone from spreading Christmas cheer with his version of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" to releasing his latest single, "Honky T…
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Hey Backstory fans! In this episode, we dive into a truly inspiring story that will tug at your heartstrings. We sit down with the talented singer-songwriter Tiffany Woys, who shares her incredible journey from a dream beach wedding swept away by a hurricane to finding solace and strength in her music. We start with Tiffany's path into music and so…
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Welcome to another amazing episode of Backstory Sessions! Join us as we continue Season 12 with an exciting conversation featuring the newest inductee into the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary T. Graham Brown. Find out about T's remarkable journey, from his early days performing in college bars to his recent induction into the Opry. He shares stories …
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Join us for the second episode of Backstory Sessions' 12th season where we discuss the launch of the new website, BackstorySessions.com as well as future plans for it. Listen to some interesting tales about our recent animal encounters too! Our awesome guest this week, singer/songwriter Paige King Johnson, shares the story of her journey from growi…
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Welcome to the start of Season 12 of Backstory Sessions! We are happy to be back and bring you our awesome fans, more great interviews this season! We start the episode with a few updates on things we talked about in recent episodes: The Pitch, the Backstory Sessions website, and talk about the Northern Lights, along with a few other random items. …
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Hello Backstory fans! Welcome to the Season 11 finale. Join us as we share our reflections and excitement as we close out the season and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the classic TV series, Little House on the Prairie. What sets this episode apart is none other than the special guest, Karen Grassle, popularly known as Ma Ingalls. We look deep…
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Hello Backstory fans! join us for a fun chat where we reminisce about our own hitchhiking tales and have a discussion on life’s unexpected risks. The episode features our first-ever four-time guest, author Jeff Rasley, a seasoned storyteller whose life mirrors his narratives, sharing captivating details about his hitchhiking experiences. Experience…
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Hello Backstory fans! In this special episode we first jump into some of the traditions and trivia regarding Easter. From egg hunts and sugar-loaded candies to family meals, we reflect on diverse Easter traditions. Matt talks about Easter facts, exploring the origin of the Easter Bunny and the production of the iconic candy, Peeps. Tune in for this…
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Hello Backstory fans! In this entertaining episode of Backstory Sessions, we have a discussion about Cat's social media adventures, the exciting venue and timing updates of her murder mystery event 'Murder on the Mountain' and an update on the upcoming pitch event for the unique mobile dinner theatre, 'Mystery Meets'. We also reveal some details ab…
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Welcome to another engaging episode of Backstory Sessions, where we dive into the musical journey of Carrie Martinelli, the keyboard player, singer, and one of the songwriters of the band, Shell Games. Starting with the story behind the band name, Carrie shares the evolution of her music, from childhood piano lessons to performance experiences on s…
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Hello Backstory Fans! Join us for yet another fun episode, where we are catching up with the amazing singer-songwriter Mackenzie Phipps. Talking about her latest song, written as a tribute to truck drivers, "18 Wheels", Mackenzie reveals the story behind writing it, We touch upon a myriad of topics which include new sound equipment, our surge in li…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode, join us as we commemorate 50th anniversary of the iconic sitcom, "Happy Days." Sharing our personal experiences, we pay tribute to the enduring impact the show has had and reminisce about some moments we remember about the show. Alongside recognizing the milestone of surpassing 50,000 downloads for Backstory S…
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Hello Backstory Fans! Jump into the world of performing arts with today's incredible guest, Broadway star Tamra Hayden. Experience a mix of humor, inspiration and passion as Tamra reflects on her evolutionary journey from holding her first guitar to gracing the acting stage. In this episode, you'll get a rare glimpse into the compelling world of mu…
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Hello Backstory fans! Join us for an exciting episode, as we delve into the love story of country music artists, Bobby Tomberlin and Tess Frizzell, who discuss their respective musical journeys filled with shared experiences, challenges, triumphs, and how their paths crossed in Nashville. Amid their professional struggles, they highlight the import…
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Hello Backstory fans! In this sweet episode, we explore the remarkable love journey of John and Robin Berry. From a chance meeting in a small Georgia club to a strong and enduring marriage of almost 36 years, this episode unveils their extraordinary love story. Recalling their earlier years,, John, a quiet country singer, and Robin, a vibrant healt…
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Hello Backstory fans! Relive the unforgettable love stories of Backstory Sessions in this engaging Valentine's Month episode. The episode takes a deep dive into the complex narrative of love, offering some Valentine's Day trivia and an interesting backstory of the oldest known Valentine The episode continues with a captivating journey into a charmi…
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Hello Backstory Fans! We are back with the start of Season 11! In this episode, we welcome back the iconic drummer and musician, Artimus Pyle, in a long discussion about his journey, filled with unexpected turns and intriguing stories. From surviving plane crashes and recording his exciting new project, "Anthems", to be released on Feb 2nd, to the …
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Merry Christmas Eve Backstory fans! This episode marks the end of a long season 10 for us. .It is also our 150th episode. We look back at the year, and talk about a few of the highlights, and look ahead to the coming year in this episode. We also talk with our friend Mikey, who has been on the podcast previously. He catches us up on everything he h…
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Hello Backstory Fans!..In this episode we bring you a wide ranging conversation with singer/songwriter Will Wesley. Will has been performing for a long time, touring with his band, and recording. He takes on the Brenda Lee Chistmas classic “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”, putting his own spin on it. Find out why he chose this song, and all abou…
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Hello Backstory fans! In this episode we talk to actor Gene Farber. Gene has appeared on tv, in movies and does voice over for video games. Born in Belarus, and moving to the US as a young man, he almost always is cast as the villain, and enjoys playing that role. Find out why in the episode, along with many other interesting things about our great…
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Hello Backstory Fans! Join us for this episode where we chat with the amazing Lacy J Dalton. Lacy talks with us about her career, and the work involved with being in the music business as an independent artist. She also talks about some of her charity work, her love for animals, "16th Avenue" some of her influences, and the subject of her recent Ch…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode we first reveal some of the things that have been happening recently that we mentioned on our last episode. A few surprises for us in this busy time of year. We also sit down with singer/songwriter Savannah Dean Reeves, and chat about her path from singing in the car with her mom, to playing at the Hard Rock in…
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Hello Backstory fans! Its almost that time of year again and we are getting set to enjoy Thanksgiving here in the US. Immediately after is Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, 2 of the biggest shopping days of the year, so we put together a list of gift ideas to help you out with your post turkey holiday shopping. We searched for some fun and interestin…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode we talk with Chase Carson of Unity Allies. Chase offers his vision and motivation for starting this venture, and what he hopes to achieve in the future. An interesting episode with an equally interesting young man. IAbout Unity Allies - We are a nonprofit organization. Unity Allies mission is to educate, promot…
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Hello Backstory fans! Happy Halloween! In this episode we talk with Abbey Smith, who works at the St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida. Abbey tells us about the many spirits that inhabit the lighthouse and grounds, and some of the strange things that have happened there. From things flying off walls to people getting backrubs, the lighthouse has its…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode we talk with songwriter Jennifer Adan. Jennifer has been writing songs since 5th grade, and that has led to a long career in Nashville, writing for artists such as Blake Shelton. we chat with her about her beginnings, and trace the path through today, find out her songwriting process, what it’s like to work wit…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode we bring you a great story about actress, comedienne, and singer Rose Marie. Perhaps best known for her role as Sally on the Dick Van Dyke Show, and a regular on the classic game show The Hollywood Squares, Rose Marie had a long and varied career in show business. Her daughter, Georgiana Guy- Rodrigues, aka "No…
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Hello Backstory fans!..In this episode we chat with actor/musician Courtney Gains!..Courtney returns to share details about his new EP called "Safe Haven", just released. We chat about the making of this project, his love for music, and whether he considers music a hobby, or a second career. He also gives updates on what he has been up to recently …
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Hello Backstory Fans! Join us for another fun episode about Mystery Meets. Cat started this business as a traveling mystery dinner theater venture. In this episode we talk about writing, and how much of what is written is based on the writer. We also talk to Kim Miller, one of the actresses in Mystery Meets, and Brooke Stansbury, who is also an act…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this interesting episode, we chat with author Stephen Jarchow, who co-wrote a new book about Artificial Intelligence. AI has been around for quite awhile, and we talk about its origins, and some of the more recent events related to its evolution. The story is really fascinating, and there is so much promise in the developme…
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Hello Backstory Fans! In this episode we take a look at the path of Jonathan Cilia Faro, who grew up as an orphan in Italy, and made his way to America. He transformed his love for opera into a music career of his own, and is combining his talent for singing with his love for cooking.. His new album, Romantico, traces his path around the world over…
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Hello Backstory Fans! Join us for an interesting look at the life at baseball player Rickey Hill. From Rickey’s Bio: All Rickey Hill ever wanted to do was play professional baseball. That Hill was born with a degenerative spine disorder that had doctors doubting he'd ever walk normally was just an obstacle in his mind. Hill, who was signed in 1975 …
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In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Cat, takes you on a journey through her own transformative experience. She courageously shares her story, from a place of shame and hiding to one of empowerment and authenticity. Join Cat as she recounts her emotional conversation with her daughter, where she finally opens up about a pivotal chapter in…
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Hello Backstory Fans!..in this episode we talk with actor, writer, producer and director, Vince Lozano. Vince has a really interesting backstory of how he excelled in sports, was lured to California, started street dancing, and ended up in film, and on tv. Vince is a man who believed in himself, and that he could do whatever he set his mind to, and…
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Hello Backstory Fans!..in this episode we sit down with JP Pennington from the band Exile. JP was on his way to Nashville to play at the Opry, and chatted with us on the way there during this interview. We talk about the 60th anniversary of Exile, their new album, “A Million Miles Later” and the single, “Rough Around the Edges”. We talk about the O…
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Hello Again Backstory fans ! We are back, and welcome you to Season 10! We are happy to return, and have missed doing the weekly episodes for you, although it's nice to take time off now and then..In this episode we talk about a few things we have been up to, and Cat talks about Mystery Meets, and the business she started.. We also talk about conce…
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Hello Backstory fans!.. welcome to the final episode of Season 9..We have had some great guests this past season, and tonight is no different. We chat with singer and songwriter Risha Allen. Risha has a pretty unique story of being a teacher for many years, and then a move to a new state gave her a chance to teach music, work with kids, further her…
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