Best Cynthia Barnes Podcasts (2024)

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Jeet and Fudge: Get to Know Author, President, & CEO of Baker & Taylor Amandeep Kochar. 31:46

6d ago31:46

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Step into the world of literature and publishing with author, President, & CEO of Baker & Taylor Amandeep S. Kochar, the creative force behind the Jeet and Fudge early readers series. In this episode, Amandeep shares his personal journey as an author and some insights into running Baker & Taylor publishing company. From discussing the inspiration b…

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Like Lava in my Veins with Author Derrick Barnes 47:42

10M ago47:42

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Derrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist for his 2022 graphic novel Victory Stand!: Raising My Fist For Justice, which also won the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award, and a Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh…

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Always With You, Always With Me Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay 58:22

12M ago58:22

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Kelly Rowland is a four-time Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, actress, and executive producer with over 40 million records sold. She’s known worldwide as a founding member of Destiny’s Child, one of the bestselling female groups of all time. Kelly is also the coauthor of Whoa, Baby!: A Guide for New Moms Who Feel Overwhelmed and Freaked Out…

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My Fade is Fresh: Getting to Know Shauntay Grant 32:26

1+ y ago32:26

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Shauntay Grant is an author, poet, playwright, and multimedia artist. Her love of literature stretches back to her storytelling roots in Nova Scotia's historic Black communities. Shauntay holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia and is an associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University. A former poet …

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Mi Cuidad Sings: Getting to Know Debut Author Cynthia Harmony 20:59

1+ y ago20:59

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Cynthia Harmony is an author and educational psychologist, originally from Mexico City. She has published for the educational market and was awarded the 2020 We Need Diverse Books Mentorship. Her debut picture book MI CIUDAD SINGS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Her board book OUR WORLD: MEXICO published by Barefoot Books, releas…

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Black Boy, Black Boy: Jorge Redmon and Ali Kamanda 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

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Ali Biko Sulaiman Kamanda is an award-winning filmmaker and social entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, West Africa. He runs BIKO Studios, a cross-cultural film production company and is the President of Salone Rising, a non-profit organization that provides micro-financing and mentoring resources to small business owners in rural Sierra Leone. Jorge (p…

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To New Heights: Tacko Fall and Justin Haynes 43:44

1+ y ago43:44

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Tacko Fall emigrated from Senegal as a teenager to play basketball and rose to prominence when he was selected by the Boston Celtics and became a seven-foot-six ball-playing sensation. He has played for the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to basketball, Tacko Fall is a scholar, and he has a stron…

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50 - American Desi: Jyoti Rajan Gopal and Supriya Kelkar 49:58

2y ago49:58

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal is a writer, mom, and Kindergarten teacher. Growing up, she lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, and China. Twenty-eight years ago, she moved to New York and now lives in Yonkers in a quirky old Victorian, with her husband and two daughters. Her favorite place in the house is the wrap around porch where she loves to gathe…

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49 - The First and Only Openly Gay Strongman in the World: Rob Kearney & Eric Rosswood 33:20

2y ago33:20

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Rob Kearney is an American Professional Strongman as well as the first and only openly gay professional strongman in the world. Rob decided to compete in the Heavyweight class where he took 1st place in the 2016 Log Lift World Championships and has gone on to compete at World’s Strongest Man. Rob is a Giants Live Champion (North American Open 2017)…

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48 - Why I’m Planning to Pivot on Social Media to Share Bookish Content 15:13

2y ago15:13

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In response to a recent post in my Instagram stories, I’m talking about the positive and negative impacts social media has had on my life over the past seven years. Connect with Charnaie online in the following places: Blog: http://hereweeread.com Personal Website: charnaiegordon.com Podcast Email Address: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com Find Charnaie…

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47 - The Bad Guys: Live Interview with Aaron Blabey and Pierre Perifel 21:52

2y ago21:52

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This episode is a recording of a live interview that took place on April 13th on the campus of DreamWorks Animation Studio in Glendale, California. I had the incredible opportunity to interview the author and executive producer of the movie The Bad Guys, Aaron Blabey and the director Pierre Perifel in-person after watching a private screening of th…

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46 - Twelve Dinging Doorbells: Book Chat with Author Tameka Fryer-Brown 41:03

2y ago41:03

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Tameka Fryer Brown (a native of Miami, Florida) has called Charlotte, North Carolina home for over 20 years. Her first literary accomplishment as a children’s book writer came when she was awarded one of two First Prizes in the 2008 Cheerios® Spoonfuls of Stories® New Author Contest. Her debut picture book, Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day, was pub…

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45 - Mango and Marigold Press: Chatting Books and Diversity with CEO Sailja Joshi 48:34

2y ago48:34

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Growing up, Sailaja was a voracious reader. From Leo the Lop to Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Amelia Bedelia, she loved every book she read. If you were to ask her today what her favorite book is, she'd likely say either the Harry Potter series OR The Tao of Pooh. It really depends on the day. Sailaja has been a passionate volunteer in the Hi…

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44 - Here Wee Read Live: New York Times Bestselling Author Derrick Barnes and Vanessa Brantley-Newton – The Queen of Kindergarten 1:38:38

2y ago1:38:38

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This episode is a recording from a live author panel event that took place on March 8, 2022. This was an intimate couch conversation with author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton and New York Times Bestselling Author Derrick Barnes. Moderated by Charnaie Gordon from Here Wee Read. Connect with Charnaie online in the following places: Blog: http:/…

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43 - 10 Children’s Books Publishing in 2022: JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD 47:18

2y ago47:18

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JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD is an author, educator, literary advocate, and mother who is committed to nurturing the next generation of readers by writing stories with more diversity and representation. Among her books releasing this year is a collaboration with Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson titled Why Not You? a pic…

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42 - Here Wee Read Live: Black Children’s Book Week Author Panel 1:17:25

2y ago1:17:25

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This episode is a recording from a live author panel event that took place on February 28, 2022 as part of Black Children’s Book Week, a week-long literary event celebrating Black children in literature. This was an intimate couch conversation with author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Denene Millner, Schele Williams, and Ty Allan Jackson. Mo…

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41 - We Got the Spirit: Up Close and Personal with Frank and Connie Morrison 37:58

2y ago37:58

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Frank Morrison started his journey as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, tagging walls with spray paint. Frank's work can be found in numerous award-winning children’s books including Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award winner Jazzy Miz Mozetta, NAACP Image Award winner Our Children Can Soar and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, Little Melba …

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40 - When the World Feels Heavy: Children’s Book Recommendations 11:01

2y ago11:01

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In response to all of the troubling current events happening around the world, I’m sharing a few children’s book recommendations. You can join the conversation by sending me an email message to: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com. I’d love to know what books you’re reading in your schools or at home with your children or grandchildren. Books mentioned in…

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39 - Blackout: Chatting Books with NYT Bestselling YA & Picture Book Author Tiffany D. Jackson 42:14

2y ago42:14

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Tiffany D. Jackson is the NYT Bestselling, award winning author of YA novels Monday’s Not Coming, Allegedly, Let Me Hear A Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, Santa in The City and co-author of Blackout. A Coretta Scott King — John Steptoe New Talent Award-winner and the NAACP Image Award-nominee, she received her Bachelor of Arts in film from Howard Univer…

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38 - Marley and the Family Band with Author, Singer, & CEO Cedella Marley 45:14

2y ago45:14

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Cedella Marley is a Grammy-winning singer, designer, entrepreneur, and the first-born daughter of reggae singers Bob and Rita Marley. She is the CEO of Bob Marley's recording label, Tuff Gong International, and the author of multiple children's books including One Love. A life-long advocate of philanthropy, Cedella is the director of the Bob Marley…

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37 - Saving the Day with Author, Actress, Comedian, and Founder Karyn Parsons 58:43

2y ago58:43

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Karyn Parsons is best known for her role as Will Smith’s spoiled and quippy cousin Hilary Banks on NBC’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After Fresh Prince, Karyn went on to found Sweet Blackberry, an award-winning series of children’s animated films and books sharing stories of unsung black heroes in history, featuring narration from stars such as Al…

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36 - Black History Month: Teaching Beyond Slavery, Racism, Oppression, and Struggle 11:33

2+ y ago11:33

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In response to a recent post on my Instagram account, I’m talking about ggoing beyond teaching children about slavery, racism, oppression, and struggle during Black History Month or anytime of the year. You can join the conversation by either leaving a comment on my Instagram post, or sending me an email message to: hereweereadpodcast@gmail.com. I’…

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35 - Everything is Figureoutable: Jumpstart the New Year with NY Times Bestselling Author & Thought Leader Marie Forleo 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

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MARIE FORLEO is an entrepreneur, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and host of the award-winning show MarieTV and The Marie Forleo Podcast, with millions of fans worldwide. One of the leading voices in personal development, she’s been featured everywhere from The Today Show to Harper’s Bazaar to Inc Magazine among others. Marie runs the acclaim…

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34 - Just Us Books: Chatting Books with Wade & Cheryl Hudson 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

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Just Us Books, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson. Wade serves as president and CEO of the company. His career as a writer spans more than three decades and has resulted in more than 25 published books for children and young adults. Wade serves on several community boards and is a member of the Society of Children’s Bo…

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33 - Poetry Matters: Up Close and Personal with Author & Poet Nikki Grimes 40:56

2+ y ago40:56

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Nikki Grimes does not consider herself a bona fide storyteller, but, as she told an audience at the Library of Congress, she is happy to own the title Poet. Born and raised in New York City, Nikki began composing verse at the age of six and has been writing ever since that time. A bestselling author and a prolific artist, Nikki has written many awa…

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32 - Santa in the City Illustrator Reggie Brown 32:25

2+ y ago32:25

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Reggie Brown loves drawing vivid scenes of Black children and families that include expressive, unforgettable characters that make children and adults want to read and re-read those stories. He enjoys bringing to life in illustrations the stories of the immigrant experience; discrimination and racism; growing up in an underserved community; perseve…

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31 - A Friend Like You: Frank Murphy, Kayla Harren and Charnaie Gordon 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

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Frank Murphy is a teacher who writes and a writer who teaches. He has taught a wide variety of grades at the elementary for more than 28 years. A history buff, former basketball coach & Sixers fan, and popular speaker, Frank is the author of many fun historical fiction/biography books for young readers. As a teacher and father, Frank is committed t…

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30 - Practice Finishing: An Intimate Conversation with Lamar Giles About Books, Staying the Course, and Fatherhood 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

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Lamar Giles is a well-published author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books. His most recent novels include NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE his first Contemporary Coming-of-Age Story (HarperTeen/HarperCollins) and Middle-Grade Fantasy THE LAST MIRROR ON THE LEFT (Versify/HMH), the sequel to his 2019 hit THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER. Lamar is a two-…

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Why Women Are the Future of E-Commerce Sales 49:42

2+ y ago49:42

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According to 2019 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, women are underrepresented in B2B sales in most industries despite 86% of women achieving quota, compared to 78% of men. The reality is that women succeed in sales by excelling at different capabilities than men. In this roundtable episode of Unstoppable, Audrey Houghton, Tess Scanlon, and Jess Lum…

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29 - Everybody in the Red Brick Building: Up Close and Personal with Anne Wynter 39:55

2+ y ago39:55

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Anne Wynter is originally from Houston, Texas, and currently lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, their two children, and a cat. In addition to writing children’s books, she’s written more than a dozen short plays that have been produced around the country. Anne earned a degree in drama from Washington University in St. Louis, received a certi…

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Becoming a mother while being a manager, with Maria Bross 37:17

2+ y ago37:17

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Some say that women can't be sales managers and mothers at the same time, but Maria Bross found out she was expecting three weeks into her role as a sales manager at Rock Content, and she's ready to rock both roles. In this episode, hear how her leadership led her to her new position and how some sales lessons will help her be a better leader in he…

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Learning to sell techology, with Heli Nielson 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

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When Heli Nielson started in sales, she was hooked. She began her career in telecommunications at the beginning of the Internet age, and she has been on the forefront of helping large global companies connect their employees, customers, suppliers and partners to each other and to new markets since. In this episode, hear the lessons she's learned as…

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28 - Operation Sisterhood: Chatting Books with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich 40:34

2+ y ago40:34

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Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of several children’s books, including 8th Grade Superzero, Two Naomis, co-authored with Audrey Vernick, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, It Doesn't Take A Genius, Operation Sisterhood, Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow, and the picture books Someday Is Now and Mae Makes A Way. She…

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Discovering your self-worth, with Kasey Jones 41:21

2+ y ago41:21

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We are given two choices when we experience trauma: to let it take over us or to overcome it. When Kasey Jones was faced with that decision, she chose the latter. Now, she works to inspire others to become resilient both inside and outside of the business world. As a thought leadership and growth coach, Kasey empowers entrepreneurs to build powerfu…

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27 - I is for Immigrants: A Conversation with Selina Alko 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

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Award-winning writer-illustrator Selina Alko now spends her days melding words and mixed-media art to convey stories of hope and inspiration—as well as an alternative viewpoint. Growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia with a Turkish Jewish father who spoke seven languages and taught painting, and a Jewish mother who worked in the family’s century…

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Inspiring saleswomen of color, with Cherilynn Castleman 45:20

2+ y ago45:20

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Cherilynn Castleman has helped Fortune 500 clients as a global sales executive for over 20 years. She's currently the Chief Learning Officer for Sistas In Sales, which empowers women of color across the sales sector. Plus, she's a Managing Partner and Executive Coach for CGI, a sales training and coaching firm, and the author of "What’s in the C.A.…

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Balancing your life and your dreams, with Lori Richardson 40:36

2+ y ago40:36

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When I think about women in sales (and I do, a lot), I think about Lori Richardson. Back in 2002, Lori started Score More Sales, a sales consultancy that helps others reach their full growth potential through hiring strategies and existing sales team evaluations. She's also the president of Women's Sales Pros, a community that helps companies attra…

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26 - Laundry Love with Patric Richardson 41:32

2+ y ago41:32

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Patric Richardson is a longtime lover of beautiful textiles, developing as a child both an appreciation for wonderful clothes and amazing, service-focused department stores like Parson’s and Stone & Thomas in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia. He was voted best dressed in eighth grade and again in high school, and his obsession with clothes contin…

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Networking towards your next role, with Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell 51:09

2+ y ago51:09

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Gabrielle "GB" Blackwell is a firecracker. After taking a hard look at her career, she decided she wasn't putting herself in the position to reach her goals, so she started networking. A few LinkedIn posts later, the hiring manager Gong, a revenue intelligence agency, loved her content and asked if she'd be interested in joining the team. In this e…

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Selling the way your customers buy, with Carole Mahoney 52:56

2+ y ago52:56

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Carole Mahoney is the founder of Unbound Growth, a scientific sales development firm that helps sales teams fuel business growth, a sales coach for Harvard's entrepreneurial MBA program and soon, an author. Her upcoming book "Buyer First: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy," is the book she wished she had 20 years ago when she first sta…

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25 - Laila Ali: Being the Best Version of Yourself 53:04

2+ y ago53:04

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Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & wellness advocate, TV host, home chef, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, and mother of two. The daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were “knockouts”) and zero …

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Building yourself up, with Dorie Clark 35:39

2+ y ago35:39

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For as long as she can remember, Dorie Clark has wanted to write her own book, so she wrote five: The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, Stand Out and Stand Out Networking. Recognized as one of the top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global C…

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Helping others shine, with Karyl Eckerle 40:49

2+ y ago40:49

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Karyl Eckerle has a passion for helping others build their personal brands—and hers is strong. She's a sought-after corporate speaker and consultant that helps women discover makes them unique while empowering, educating and encouraging them. In this episode, hear her share how to become a powerhouse combination of professional image and personal b…

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Selling the experience, with Julia Andrews 32:26

2+ y ago32:26

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Julia Andrews started her sales career selling knives door to door, and she quickly learned that people don't buy products or services—they buy experiences. Those experiences helped her grow, and she's now the leader of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, hear more of the lessons she lear…

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Avoiding executive burnout, with Ericka Eller 46:50

3y ago46:50

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Ericka Eller comes from a family of entrepreneurs, and she knows how stressful building a business can be. Now, the head coach and sales manager for Stacy Tuschl of Foot Traffic Formula is helping women avoid the burnout that comes with lighting the candle at both ends. In this episode, hear her story and how she helps leaders create a new, balance…

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Showing up authentically, with Julia Wuench 51:41

3y ago51:41

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We all have struggles, and many of us work to hide them from others. In this live podcast episode, Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and The Authenticity Guide CEO shares how being open and honest about what you're going through can help yourself and those around you, too. This episode was filmed at Raleigh Founded's Warehouse location …

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Go where you are celebrated, with Ulysses Smith 49:08

3y ago49:08

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A sponsor of the National Association of Women Sales Professionals, Blend helps consumers gain access to the world’s financial resources through simple and transparent financial services. In this episode, Blend's Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Ulysses Smith and I talk about how diversity in the workplace can build a stronger and more succ…

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