Best Connie B Podcasts (2024)

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Gratitude in Action: From Morning TV to Motherhood 59:23

11d ago59:23

59:23

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Connie Fontaine and Dr. Harry Cohen delve into the profound lessons learned from Joan Lunden and her daughter, Jamie Hess. Joan reflects on her journey as a national morning show anchor of Good Morning America for nearly 20 years, navigating motherhood and demonstrating the power of embracing one's vulnerabilities w…

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The Company We Keep: Choosing Role Models 46:14

28d ago46:14

46:14

In this episode, Harry, Connie, and their guest Ira Rosen, a 24-time Emmy-winning investigative journalist formerly with 60 Minutes, discuss the importance of positive influences, making conscious choices, and the profound impacts of role models, both good and bad. Ira shares his family's history of survival during World War II, offering a poignant…

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Connie Reeves: Saved By The Light 37:45

26d ago37:45

37:45

Herizon Music: The Newsletter & Podcast are reader-supported publications. Please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you! Connie Reeves: Saved By The Light Taff Optical Pickups founder Connie Reeves could have missed her calling. Spending her young, formative years in war-torn Chile, Connie’s adulthood was plagued by depression and …

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"Unreasonable" Hospitality: Being Nice and Cozy 1:03:39

1M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In this engaging episode, Will Guidara, a pioneering figure in the world of fine dining and hospitality, and the author of “Unreasonable Hospitality,” joins hosts Connie Fontaine and Harry Cohen. Will delves into the philosophy and practical applications of 'Unreasonable Hospitality,' sharing impactful stories from his career, including the origins…

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Expanding Your Coffee Business with Miranda Caldwell 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

Join Kelsey and Norbert for today's episode with Miranda Caldwell the founder of Coffee MBA. From her roles as COO and green buyer to her impactful public speaking, including a notable presentation at the Re:co Symposium in 2023, Miranda is a powerhouse of knowledge and innovation. Her work spans strategic planning, product innovation, and marketin…

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Good Medicine: Rethinking Patient Care 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

Dr. Rana Awdish shares her profound journey from being a critical care physician to a patient fighting for her life, and how this experience revolutionized her perspective on patient care. After losing an unborn child and nearly losing her own life due to a burst tumor, Rana witnessed firsthand the gaps in the healthcare system, particularly in how…

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Stay in the Light: Surviving Trauma 39:42

2M ago39:42

39:42

Trinea Gonczar, a former gymnast and survivor of the Larry Nassar sexual assault case, shares her ongoing journey from trauma to healing and how she helps others find light in their darkest times. We discuss the importance of offering grace to oneself and others, and Trinea’s impactful work at the Avalon Healing Center, and the need for survivors t…

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Satori Shakoor: Detroit's Funkadelic Midwife of Stories 27:21

3M ago27:21

27:21

Satori Shakoor: Detroit's Funkadelic Midwife of Stories Born Jeanette McGruder in 1954, Detroit native Satori Shakoor knew she wanted to be a star from a young age. Her wish was granted with an audition for George Clinton’s group, The Brides of Funkenstein, and later becoming backing singer for Parliament Funkadelic. Stardom takes on many forms, an…

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BTS Building Commerce with Leo Cimoch and Cassidy Nova 38:59

6M ago38:59

38:59

Today we have a behind the scenes episode about building our latest product, Commerce, which was released in January 2024. Last month, Norbert and Kelsey sat down with Cropsterians Leo Cimoch, who is the Product Manager for Commerce and has extensive work experience in both the hospitality and tech industries, and Cassidy Nova, who is our Inside Sa…

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Carla Patullo: From Scoring A Film to Scoring A GRAMMY Nomination 31:56

6M ago31:56

31:56

Summary If you’re a movie buff, you’re going to love today’s guest. She’s a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music has appeared in over 30 motion pictures and soundtracks like Porno, This Is Jessica, and Lotte That Silhouette Girl. Not to mention over 100 song placements in Emmy and BAFTA award-winning shows like Ellen DeGeneres, The Young …

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Mindy Holman 47:16

6M ago47:16

47:16

Mindy Holman is the Chair of Holman, a privately owned 100 year old automotive services company with over 7000 employees in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, and Germany. As the third generation leader of a company whose stated mission is to provide a rewarding career and a better life for their employees and their families, she takes that mission to hea…

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Farzin Shadpour 42:44

6M ago42:44

42:44

Farzin Shadpour started a venture capital fund which has invested in over 58 start up companies from countries all over the world. Two of those startups now have a valuation of over one billion dollars - a “unicorn“ in investment terms. Identifying as a high functioning neuro-diverse autistic person, Farzin articulates the points he practices from …

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Kathy White 39:19

7M ago39:19

39:19

Kathy White is not only remarkable in her lifelong accomplishments - Princeton graduate, Rhodes Scholar, Law Professor, Brigadier General, University of Michigan Regent - she is equally committed to being a better person. In this episode, Kathy shares why the metaphor and the book, 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt,' has been such a helpful tool for her an…

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Connie Blumhardt on Celebrating 20 Years of Roast Magazine 47:08

7M ago47:08

47:08

In this episode, we chat with Connie Blumhardt, who is the founder and publisher of the award-winning Roast magazine. Connie has spent over 30 years in magazine publishing and has worked in the coffee industry for the past 25 years. She possesses a wealth of knowledge regarding magazine publishing, marketing, design and photography. On a daily basi…

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Marion Harris 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

Marion Harris, CEO of Ford Motor Credit, is a successful captain of industry and a serious practitioner of heliotropic leadership. He shares his tips for success in the corporate world, as someone who’s learned from leaders both good and not-so-good. As you’ll hear from him, the most important leadership trait is to care enough to want to be a bett…

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The Conversion of Connie - Part 3 19:00

7M ago19:00

19:00

Listen to more details of The Conversion of Connie - Part 3 Connie was suffering the horrible effects of stage 4 cancer and felt abandoned by her friends... God, in His inscrutable wisdom, saw fit to send Marcy Youngster, an ardent Catholic, into her life. In these episodes, Marcy shares her mindset and the specific steps she took which led to Conn…

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The Conversion of Connie - Part 2 23:42

7M ago23:42

23:42

The Conversion to the Catholic Church of my dear friend, Connie - Part 2 Are you curious about the steps I took to help Connie understand the beauty, goodness, and truth of Catholicism -- to such a point that she made her own deliberate choice to abandon Protestantism -- even while realizing she might lose the loss of a very dear friendship? It was…

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The Conversion of Connie - Part 1 24:29

7M ago24:29

24:29

Listen to Part 1 of my personal account of how I helped my Protestant friend, Connie, to enter the Catholic Church -- before she passed away from stage 4 cancer. Do you long to help people find solace and comfort, healing, inspiration, and supernatural joy in the Catholic Faith - but you don't even know where to start? Do you feel like you just don…

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Come Home for Christmas Part 2 24:39

7M ago24:39

24:39

Come Home for Christmas - to Jesus in the Catholic Faith! In Part 2 of this series, Marcy Youngster, The Catholic Whisperer, shares her heart and explains the crucial importance of living one's Baptismal Vows as a practicing Catholic! Marcy elaborates on some concepts using her own words and insights, and responds to some questions she has received…

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Kristi VandenBosch 35:07

7M ago35:07

35:07

Kristi VandenBosch is the President of the Oliver advertising agency in NYC. Having grown up in the advertising industry and achieving top-tier success, her advice to young professionals in the field is to never compromise your values or your voice. Through compelling examples, she illustrates how she has effectively stepped in to assist others, en…

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Corey Fried 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

Corey Fried, who has taught second grade, third grade, and fifth grade, has transitioned into an educator for fellow teachers. She transformed the insights from the book "Be the Sun, Not the Salt" into daily lesson plans for her students, leading to remarkable results. This podcast is affectionately named "I Want to Be THAT Teacher." As you listen …

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GoGo Germaine: A Riot Grrrl’s Fury Painted Black 33:11

7M ago33:11

33:11

GoGo Germaine: A Riot Grrrl’s Fury Painted Black Author and music journalist Erin Barnes, a.k.a. GoGo Germaine, shares the highs and lows of her girl gang days as a teen rebel. Her book Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ‘90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl chronicles Gogo’s questionable firsts at varying degrees of sobriety. There’s more than meets the eye to a w…

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Come Home for Christmas!! 20:59

8M ago20:59

20:59

Just as the old commercial for Red Roof Inn used to say: "Come on in... the light is always on!"... the Red Candle Light of the Sanctuary in every Catholic Church is on... it is LIT for you to know JESUS IS TRULY PRESENT right there and waiting for you to come to Him! Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts about why this year, I hope and encour…

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Become a Catholic Whisperer! 20:13

8M ago20:13

20:13

The world today is getting darker and the Light of Faith is going out! Greater darkness means the STARS will come out and show up more brightly! Shine like the STAR you are - right where you are! Do you long to a part of THE SOLUTION to the current situation of loss of faith but don't know how or where to start? You can become a CATHOLIC WHISPERER …

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Kim Cameron 51:02

8M ago51:02

51:02

Kim Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is the godfather of the term "heliotropic leadership." His research proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that being a heliotropic person can transform our lives, and the lives of the people around us. As…

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Duncan Campbell 33:15

8M ago33:15

33:15

Duncan Campbell, a retired entrepreneur turned philanthropist, is the visionary behind the national non-profit organization, Friends of the Children. While some folks merely talk about doing things and making a difference, Duncan is a true action-taker. A doer. Duncan's work has reshaped the futures of thousands of children born into poverty. This …

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Valorie Kondos Field 55:56

8M ago55:56

55:56

Valorie Kondos Field is the retired UCLA women's gymnastics coach and PAC 12 Coach of the Century. In this episode, she reflects on the realization that she was inadvertently hindering her players' growth instead of fostering their potential - salting their roots instead of pouring sun onto their leaves. Valorie's story serves as a powerful reminde…

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Kevin Shaughnessy 40:28

8M ago40:28

40:28

Kevin Shaughnessy is a world-class human being and remarkable leader of a 1200-person automotive dealership organization. We chose him as our first Be the Sun podcast guest because he embodies the principles of what it means to be a heliotropic leader as well as anyone we’ve met. We call this "the bagel and schmear" episode, and you'll soon underst…

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Lurleen Ladd: Pursuing Music As A Second Act 41:02

9M ago41:02

41:02

Todays’s guest is a singer-songwriter with an evolutionary heart. Her story shines light on the meandering path that many of us often travel before finally committing to pursuing our deepest passions. An accountant and social worker by training, she founded nonprofits and other businesses with her husband, Dan. While she couldn’t muster the courage…

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Be the Sun, Not the Salt trailer 2:45

9M ago2:45

2:45

"Be the Sun, Not the Salt" is a podcast about Heliotropic Living, an idea based on the science of why we are drawn to some behaviors and recoiled by others. To spread the message, we did a Tedx talk, then wrote a short book, and now we’re doing a podcast. Here we’ll interview a range of famous and not so famous guests whose personal stories bring t…

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Doug Graf and Liz Bishop on Roasting Technology and Careers as Roast Technicians 42:30

9M ago42:30

42:30

This episode we chat with Doug Graf and Liz Bishop from Vintage Coffee. Vintage Coffee provides consulting, training, repair and maintenance, plant design, and start up for coffee roasters of every size. Doug Graf has been in the coffee industry for over three decades in his family business whether it’s roasting coffee or helping fix the machines. …

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Michele Darling: Women, Technology & Music's Future 45:54

10M ago45:54

45:54

It’s my first podcast episode to launch on Substack! Scroll to the bottom to hear more episodes— all are available for free. Herizon Music is funded by subscribers like yourself. If you like what you hear and see, pls upgrade to a paid subscription. Thank you for joining our band of dreamers, rule breakers, and rockstars! — Thea 🎶 Upgrade now! Toda…

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Matt Brown on Sustainability and Education in Cafes 43:26

11M ago43:26

43:26

Matt Brown, Senior Manager of Coffee Operations from Coffee Bar is joining this month's leading coffee industry podcast to chat about his international career in coffee, building out educational programs in cafes and communities, as well as sustainability programs he's implementing in California and Nevada. Learn more about Cropster: https://www.cr…

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Vanessa Lively: Home Street’s Gypsy Godmother 39:09

1y ago39:09

39:09

Vanessa Lively walks the talk of a free-spirited soul who channels the healing power of music into uplifting the chronically unhoused in Austin, TX. Her story as a creative and advocate is powerful and thought provoking. In this episode: Vanessa’s gypsy-esque musical roots and lifestyle that took her from Texas to Ecuador to Bolivia and Peru. The s…

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#138: Relational Resilience for the Exhausted (with Heather Thompson Day) 58:00

1y ago58:00

58:00

Professor, author, speaker and all-around delightful person Heather Thompson Day is our guest on The Puddcast—something I’ve been hoping to make happen for 3 years. Dr. Heather is Associate Professor of Communication at Andrews University, and the author of 8 books; including her latest, I'll See You Tomorrow: Building Relational Resilience When Yo…

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How to Fall in Love - With Jesus 21:35

1y ago21:35

21:35

Did you know, if you have been Baptized, that Jesus is actually YOUR Heavenly Bridegroom? This means you are HIS Bride! Baptism gives you your passport to Heaven and everlasting glory. Baptism makes of you a Child of God and a future princess or prince of Heaven. It also means you have started a lifelong love relationship with Jesus. Do you love Hi…

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Nick Castellano on New Projects and Moving Forward 19:59

1y ago19:59

19:59

Nick Castellano is the Creative Projects Manager at Ally Coffee and is based in Medellín, Colombia. Nick was previously the co-host of the Coffee & Technology podcast and now co-hosts a Spanish podcasts called Cafe Se Escribe En Español. Throughout his 5 years in coffee, he’s managed his own projects, worked as part of the marketing team Cropster, …

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#137: Creating suicide-safe churches (Steve Austin tribute) 57:48

1y ago57:48

57:48

Two years ago, my friend Steve Austin, an author, mental health advocate and former pastor, died by suicide. Ever since then, I’ve intended to dedicate an episode to his memory and his work, and this is that episode. Including a powerful interview with Lindsey Austin, Steve’s wife, along with a selection of readings from Steve’s book, Hiding In The…

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Who is Marcy Youngster, The Catholic Whisperer and Life Coach? 27:26

1y ago27:26

27:26

Do you ever feel misunderstood by people? Do you still know and do what you know you need to do?? Faith, Family and Fulfillment are three hallmarks of the values that inspire Marcy Youngster, The Catholic Whisperer, who is also a life coach and a Dream Story Coach. In this episode, Marcy Youngster hopes to inspire you to find your unique path and l…

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Introduction to The Catholic Whisperer Podcast 28:23

1y ago28:23

28:23

I’ve created this podcast channel called “The Catholic Whisperer” because I really care about souls... and I want to share gentle messages of Faith, Family and Fulfillment, to touch your soul and help you to thrive in your life and faith. Life is so short. I must share with others what God has shared with me! My Faith has been my #1 priority since …

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My Beautiful Mother was Both a Lioness and Like an Evergreen Tree Part 2 45:45

1y ago45:45

45:45

How has YOUR MOTHER affected your self worth and your Faith Life? I've learned to take my self-value from God's assessment of me, as opposed to what my mother, siblings and children think of me... even though my mother profoundly blessed me with her lifelong love and practice of the Catholic Faith. A Catholic Mother has the ability and calling to c…

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How to Live Life as a Missionary Catholic 20:51

1y ago20:51

20:51

How do you share your Faith - the gift of your Holy Baptism? Do you share it, one person at a time or how? What does it mean to evangelize? What does the word, "Catholic" really mean and signify? Marcy Youngster shares a few ideas how you, also, can live your life as a missionary Catholic - right from your home or job, everywhere you go.... My pray…

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My Beautiful Mother was Both a Lioness and Like an Evergreen Tree Part 1 35:26

1y ago35:26

35:26

A Catholic Mother has the ability and calling to create the culture in her home. My mother did this to an extraordinary degree. She took her 4 children on her personal journey of Faith and Life and impacted each one of us in a unique and personal way. In this episode, I share personal and vulnerable details of my life. I share pivotal philosophies …

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Felix Teiretzbacher on post-World Coffee Roasting Championship Win 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

Felix Teiretzbacher is the 2022 World Coffee Roasting Champion from Vienna, Austria. Felix has grown from a home roaster to a world champion in a matter of years and now finds himself a roasting icon around the world. He’ll tell us the journey he took to become world coffee roasting champion and what his post-championship experience has been like. …

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Switching from Salesforce to HubSpot with Katie Bevilacqua at ConexEd 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

10:53

Katie Bevilacqua is the Director of Operations at ConexEd, a higher ed edtech startup that migrated from Salesforce to HubSpot. Her and the team are investing in increasingly sophisticated marketing to take their product to market. Laying the right foundation is just the start. Once the finishing migrating from Salesforce to HubSpot, the work began…

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Dr. Jennifer Whitehead: Vocal Health Matters! 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

48:17

Dr. Jennifer Whitehead is an associate professor of music at Ohio Wesleyan University. With a Doctorate of Musical Arts in voice and singing health, she's teaching the next generation the skills necessary to heighten and extend their singing careers. Anyone who speaks for a living can benefit from her wisdom. She frequently appears in both staged a…

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#136-B: Reflecting on Aundi Kolber and self-compassionate survival 51:43

1+ y ago51:43

51:43

Tryphena and I kept the mics rolling right after our interview with Aundi Kolber, and let me tell you… it’s a wild ride! We discussed the provocativeness of wholeness, including a physics lesson and a reflection on quantum physics… Why? Because presence is a powerful resource, and I have some theories about it. We talked about anger and injustice, …

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