Best Debbi Mack Podcasts (2024)

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Kathy Olevsky: A black belt, a karate instructor, an expert in self-defense reflects on her path forward after being diagnosed with an incurable illness 23:08

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There’s no other way to describe her. Kathy Olevsky is one tough cookie. She has a black belt in karate and co-owns a karate school in North Carolina. She teaches other black belts and is also an expert on self-defense. Kathy's book, Take Control, teaches women how to defend themselves in every situation. But even her tough exterior couldn’t protec…

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Interview with Crime Writer Catherine Rymsha – S. 10, Ep. 7

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Catherine Rymsha. Check out our discussion about leadership skills and crime fiction writing. You can download a PDF of the transcript here. Debbi: Hi everyone. My guest today has a career in workplace communication and management. She teaches leadership skills an…

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Lynn Wilder: Loss of a child leads woman into a healing practice 15:25

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Lynn Wilder wasn't sure how she would cope after the death of her transgender daughter by suicide. It was the hardest thing she ever had to face in her entire life. The pain was almost unbearable. But somehow, she managed to pick herself up and go on. Lynn was a massage therapist by trade, but when she learned about craniosacral therapy that helps …

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Valerie Fields: Despite obstacles, she puts everything on the line to create and run her own public relations firm 25:19

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After getting degrees in communications and multiple graduate degrees in theology, Valerie Fields just knew she was going to be a successful public relations professional. But after a great start working in public relations for Disney, she found herself sending out 75 resumes with no response. She even changed her name on her resume to "V.K." becau…

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Interview with Anna Willett – S. 10, Ep. 6 21:00

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Anna Willett. Check out our discussion about thriller writing and her Cold Case Mystery series. You can download a PDF of the transcript here. Debbi: Hi everyone. My guest today is the author of several thriller novels, including five books in The Cold Case Myster…

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Sara West: A divorced mother changes careers to become a family lawyer to help other women in her situation 16:23

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Sara West had a great career in corporate America. She worked in recruiting for a big tech company. She made good money, had good benefits, and had achieved a high level of seniority in her job. But after going through a contentious custody battle with her ex-husband over their three children, Sara decided that she wanted to get into family law so …

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The Art of End-of-Life Planning and Legacy Creation, with Denise Byarugaba 53:51

2d ago53:51

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How can one live a vibrant, regret-free life while planning for a loving and intentional end? Join us, as we sit down with transformational life coach and death doula, Denise Byarugaba, to explore this profound question. In this episode, we discuss the deep connection between embracing life fully and preparing for a graceful departure. There is a t…

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Robbie Hardy: An entrepreneur’s entrepreneur who helps women business owners get started 18:50

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This week on AGELESS…Robbie Hardy has done it all. She’s been a teacher, a school bus driver, a researcher, and a corporate executive in the tech space. But her real passion is helping women entrepreneurs get the angel funding and the support they need to launch their businesses. After being the only woman in the room for so many years, Robbie is p…

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Philip Marlowe in ‘The Orange Dog’ – S. 10, Ep. 5 31:02

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features The Adventures of Philip Marlowe in “The Orange Dog.” And my thanks to Old Time Radio Researchers Group for the content. You’re awesome!By Debbi Mack

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Lisa Lofty: Fitness guru, hiking guide and caregiver for her mother believes you have a lot of living yet to do 17:05

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Lisa Lofty once walked the runways as a model along the East coast. But later in life, she would find her real jam in an unlikely place. She started leading a fitness ministry at her church. Eventually, there was so much interest in what Lisa was doing that she started her own fitness business in the Washington, D.C. area. She had always loved hiki…

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Debbi Mack: After a suffering a stroke in a bookstore bathroom, this writer decided life was too short to wait for your dreams 23:24

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When Debbi Mack was 48, she suffered a stroke in a bathroom stall at a bookstore. She survived, but immediately thought, what am I waiting for? Debbi realized life was too short to be standing at the copy machine in her office making copies of legal documents when she could be writing. Debbi is a retired attorney turned novelist and screenwriter. S…

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Interview with Michael J. Young – S. 10, Ep. 4 29:08

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Michael J. Young, MD. Check out our discussion about his medical thrillers and enter his book giveaway here! You can download a PDF of the transcript here. Debbi: Hi everyone. Today my guest is a doctor who spent 30 years as a surgeon while living and practicing m…

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Susanne Morais: Educator turned hypnotherapist shares her wisdom about the transformative powers of hypnotherapy 17:47

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Susanne Morais left a career in higher education to pursue something that she says “feeds her soul.” Susanne worked at Clemson University, Penn State University, and North Carolina State University. Now, she owns a hypnotherapy business. That’s right, I said hypnosis. She is a certified hypnotherapist who believes that hypnosis has the power to tra…

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Jeanie Chang: Therapist travels the world talking about mental health through the lens of Korean dramas 18:58

2M ago18:58

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Jeanie Chang has lived nine lives. She started her career as a journalist in Washington, D.C. Then she got a master's degree in marketing. But at the height of her family’s parenting chaos while raising four young children with her educator husband, she decided to go back to school and become a therapist. Working in mental health opened a whole new…

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Interview with Phil M. Williams – S. 10, Ep. 3 29:18

2M ago29:18

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Phil M. Williams. If you like thrillers, you’ll want to check this out. And don’t forget to check out his giveaway here! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story antholo…

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Janet Cowell: From finance to a life of public service, she embodies what it means to be a strong and compassionate leader 19:04

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Growing up in Tennessee, thanks to her parents, Janet Cowell just knew she had a big life ahead of her. After getting an undergraduate degree and multiple graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including an MBA from Wharton, she followed the finance path. But examples in her family continued to pull her and her heartstrings in the di…

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Interview with Clay Stafford – S. 10, Ep. 2

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer and entrepreneur Clay Stafford. Check out the plans for the upcoming Killer Nashville conference! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the bu…

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Cheyanne Headen: From the bright lights of Hollywood to the streets of Raleigh, she leads with humanity 20:55

2M ago20:55

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I met Cheyanne Headen at A Place at the Table which is a pay-what-you can café in downtown Raleigh that allows people to volunteer for an hour in return for a meal. Cheyanne is a Community and De-escalation specialist which in layman’s terms means when things start to go south, she handles it, and boy, does she handle it. When I first met her, I di…

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Interview with Weldon Burge – S. 10, Ep. 1 28:19

2M ago28:19

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This week’s ad-free episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Weldon Burge. Check out the first interview of our Tenth Season. Dear God Good grief! Has it really been ten years? And check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafe You can download the transcript here! 🙂 Debbi: Hi everyone. This is the first…

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Mary Angelini: A mother and a daughter who is living with Down Syndrome create a successful business employing people with special abilities 12:02

2M ago12:02

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Mary Angelini saw a problem and decided to do something about it. After high school graduation, Mary’s daughter, Gabi, was unable to get a job. No one could see past her diagnosis of Down Syndrome and truly understand what Gabi has to offer. Mary and Gabi were determined to help shift the conversation from disabilities to neuro-diversity, and the p…

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Transformative Healing and Empowerment, with Tanisha Naughton: From Corporate Social Work to Holistic Health 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to overcome burnout and reconnect with your authentic self? This episode of The Healer’s Realm podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration, featuring the extraordinary journey of Tanisha Naughton, a holistic health coach. Explore the transformative power of emotional awareness and holistic wellness as …

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Marcy Bullock: From college professor who helped students practice happiness to career coach who empowers women and believes in “sweaty, messy beauty” 20:58

2M ago20:58

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Marcy Bullock has a theory, when the runway is short, why wouldn’t you do what you love? And why would you rush to get to the end? She believes in the “sweaty, messy beauty” of life, and that being the busiest person doesn't win you a prize. She also believes that happiness is a choice. And she believes in sharing wisdom in multi-generational setti…

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Brenna Crowson: Paralegal, fitness teacher, focuses on helping others through grief after son's loss 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Brenna Crowson has had a diverse career path. She is a paralegal specializing in litigation and an international presenter on fitness who leads talks on health and wellness around the world. She is also a passionate yoga teacher who joyfully shares her practice with others. Her education is just as diverse as her career path—she has an undergraduat…

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Unlocking the Transformative Power of Dreams: Techniques, Insights, and Healing Practices, with Megan Mary 43:12

3M ago43:12

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What if your dreams could hold the key to your personal transformation and spiritual growth? In this episode, we sit down with Megan Mary, an intuitive dream worker, author, and founder of Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment Podcast. Megan shares her remarkable journey from the world of digital marketing to the depths of drea…

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The Unsinkable Yvonne Simons: dreams of Broadway lead improbably to television news and a life of discovery 20:48

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Yvonne Simons grew up poor. Her parents told her she needed to be smart, work hard, and get a college scholarship, which she did. In her first career as a middle school teacher, she was frustrated by so many things about the education system that she felt did not serve her students. She eventually used her role as an education reporter for multiple…

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Karen Woomer: Colon cancer survivor finds healing in helping others 30:37

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Karen Woomer was a corporate executive who stepped back from her career to focus on her family, but it wasn’t until she was hit with a major illness that she found her true purpose in life. Karen put off a routine colonoscopy because of the pandemic. When she finally had the test, she was diagnosed with late stage three colorectal cancer. The treat…

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Embracing the Healer Within: Yvette Rutledge's Spiritual Odyssey of Resilience and Self-Discovery 55:54

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Prepare to witness the captivating story of Yvette Rutledge, the Empress Lady J, as she walks us through her astounding journey of loss, rebirth, and the discovery of her psychic surgery abilities. Her tale is one of true transformation, from enduring the pain of a divorce to the revelation of her gifts, proving that sometimes we must lose everythi…

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Deanna Jones: Business professional finally reveals her true gender and her authentic self in her fifties 27:37

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Deanna Jones is a business professional in the tech world; she’s been at Cisco Systems for nearly 25 years, but she’s also a passionate speaker and consultant in the diversity arena. She’s Vice President of Harmony-the North Carolina LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce. In her fifties, she traded in attachment for authenticity and became the person sh…

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Megan Sumrell: Teaching working mothers how to find organization and harmony amid the chaos 21:18

4M ago21:18

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Megan Sumrell is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur. As a business owner, mom, and wife, she knows exactly how hard it is to juggle everything while still maintaining your own sense of self and purpose. As the CEO and Founder of The Pink Bee, she took her 20-plus-year career and applied it to all things time management, organization, …

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Leslie Matz: Woman in NFL leadership roles turns to teaching to find work/life balance 25:13

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Leslie Matz didn't know anything about professional football when a family friend and mentor, Susan Tose Spencer, the first female in charge of an NFL team, asked her to work for the Philadelphia Eagles. She quickly rose through the ranks and became a leader in the organization. After the birth of her son, Leslie wanted to return to her home state …

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Interview with Charles Salzberg – S. 9, Ep. 27

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Charles Salzberg. Check out our final regular episode of Season Nine! Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks for both on my websit…

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Sharon Hill: Failing college student ends up with an MBA, a job at IBM, and a passion for etiquette 21:36

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It didn't look like Sharon Hill was going to have a bright future. Instead of attending her college classes, she played card games with friends. Eventually, her failing GPA was proof that something needed to change. That's when Sharon got serious about her education. Before she even graduated, IBM came knocking. She worked for the tech giant for tw…

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Aletia Ferreira: Dancer from South Africa finds success in the U.S. in an unlikely place 15:26

5M ago15:26

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Aletia Ferreira has always told her sons that life is hard, and so when you are choosing between several options, know that they will all present challenges in different ways. She came to the United States from South Africa in her early twenties as a wide-eyed dancer and aspiring actress. Her dreams of performing in Los Angeles soon turned to teach…

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Interview with Len Joy – S. 9, Ep. 26

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features my interview with crime writer Len Joy. Get to know Len and his books, as well as his interest in athletics and how it has inspired his writing. Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You…

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Lorraine Woodward: A Woman Living with a Disability Wants to Make Travel Accessible for Everyone 21:36

5M ago21:36

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Lorraine Woodward is a woman on a mission to help people living with disabilities, specifically, to help them find short-term rentals so that they can travel with more ease. She is the CEO of Becoming RentABLE which finds creative ways to make short-term rentals accessible for everyone. Her mission is born out of her own personal journey. Since her…

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Sharon Lawrence: From NYPD Blue to a TV, Film, and Theater Star, She Continues to Reinvent Herself 34:10

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Sharon Lawrence always dreamed of being an actor, but it wasn’t dreaming that got her there; it was hard work. From a young age performing in musical theater, to starring in major television dramas, films, and more, Sharon made her childhood dreams come true. Somehow, through all of it, she has managed to stay grounded in the work instead of being …

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Philip Marlowe in ‘The Black Halo’ – S. 9, Ep. 25 32:27

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This week’s episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features another great story from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe. Feel free to check out the video version, too. Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimecafe Where ad-free episodes are a bi-weekly event! Here’s a copy of the transcript in PDF. Marlowe (01:17): Somewhere in the cold, pers…

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Divya Parekh: From Corporate America to Coach and Influencer 21:44

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Divya Parekh moved to the United States from India when she was in her twenties. She grew up in a household where her parents never set limitations on what she could accomplish. She was already a professor in India, and resisted the move to an unfamiliar country with a different culture. But soon after she arrived in the United States, Divya discov…

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Nancy Popkin: Financial independence after divorce in a surprising new chapter 27:24

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Nancy Popkin has re-invented herself many times over. She’s had multiple chapters. Some of them were inspired by her passion for a particular field. Others were inspired by her need to be financially independent. Like many women, Nancy left the workforce for a period of time while she was raising her children. Also, like many women, she was divorce…

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Interview with Amanda Lamb – S. 9, Ep. 24

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Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is crime fiction and true crime writer Amanda Lamb.Join us as we discuss her career in journalism and how close she came to going to law school! Yikes! :) Good call, BTW.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the sho…

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Karen Alston: A fierce women's advocate who champions equity, education, and personal transformation 21:25

6M ago21:25

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Karen Alston is a powerhouse. She tells me that if she's not uncomfortable, she's not learning or growing. She's an executive, a marketer, an entrepreneur, a strategist, a storyteller, an innovator, and most of all, she is a fierce advocate for women. Her new master class is all about teaching women how to evolve into their best selves. Karen attri…

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Ginger Booth, Author 26:46

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By Rose Cushing

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Dori Staehle: After a freak accident a woman says drum therapy saved her life 23:49

6M ago23:49

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Dori Staehle started having strange symptoms after she was hit and knocked to the ground by a cyclist in 2011. Doctors couldn't figure out what was going on. At one point, things became so dark that she was ready to give up on life. Suddenly, with no real answers on the horizon, Dori decided to turn her attention to her longtime hobby and passion-d…

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Interview with Faye Snowden – S. 9, Ep. 23

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Our guest for this episode of the Crime Cafe podcast is Southern Gothic mystery writer Faye Snowden.Check out our discussion of her Killing Series and what inspires her to write.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the buy inks…

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Florence Melin: Bringing French food and community to the table 24:42

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When Florence Melin moved to the United States with her husband from Europe, she had no idea that her love for cooking would eventually morph into a career. For Florence, cooking is about more than just introducing people to wonderful food, it's about people sitting together around a table sharing an experience that goes far beyond just eating. The…

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Luke Seibert, Author 13:25

7M ago13:25

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By Rose Cushing

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Maureen Mountcastle: Midlife actress is still getting gigs and coaching young performers 25:18

6M ago25:18

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Maureen Mountcastle’s motto is that your dream job does not exist. You must create it. And sometimes you must do hard things to make it happen. Maureen is the epitome of doing hard things to continually re-define herself. Being an actor was a childhood dream, one that she finally realized later in life. You’ve probably seen her in a spooky televisi…

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Interview with Leanne Kale Sparks – S. 9, Ep. 22

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Our guest for this episode is thriller author Leanne Kale Sparks.Check out the podcast to hear more about her Kendall Beck series and the authors who inspire her, amongst other things.Before I bring on my guest, I’ll just remind you that the Crime Cafe has two eBooks for sale: the nine book box set and the short story anthology. You can find the bu…

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Jerri Williams: From a trailblazing FBI agent to a homerun podcaster 23:05

7M ago23:05

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When Jerri Williams was sworn in as an FBI agent in 1982, she was one of just 23 Black female agents out of 7000 total nationwide. To say she is a trailblazer is an understatement. For more than two decades, she uncovered corruption and investigated major crimes. She went on to be the spokesperson for the FBI in the Philadelphia area. In her fiftie…

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Joanne Rohde: Former Red Hat COO continues to break glass ceilings 19:31

7M ago19:31

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Joanne Rodhe has spent her career as the only woman in many boardrooms in the financial and technology sectors. She calls herself a "disruptor," a "growth accelerator," and a "creator of new business models." But Joanne is more than her resume. She is a powerhouse in the business arena; a force to be reckoned with. She is usually the smartest perso…

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