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We're Courtney and we're Sara and we're Bodice Tipplers, the podcast where we read the romance novels we used to steal off our grandmothers' nightstands (and then we drink about it.) Join us each episode as we examine the good, the bad, and the throbbing of vintage romances.
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Brown Women Wellness

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Brown Women Wellness is a safe space for brown women to fill their cup back up with weekly topics that focus on the well-being of brown women. You know that saying, you can’t pour from an empty cup? As cliche as it sounds, there’s a reason why you keep hearing the phrase, Brown Beauties. We explore what that means and how we can all achieve putting ourselves first. Here you will get mindset gems, healthy yet soulful cooking tips and tricks, and the straight to the point knowledge on what it ...
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In this episode, Dorz Brown discusses the power of networking and its crucial role in the success of any business. She shares insights from her business journey and highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, leveraging existing connections, and using word-of-mouth marketing. Dorz also emphasises the value of building a supporti…
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In this episode, Doreen (Dorz) Brown discusses the power of podcasting as a tool to elevate business visibility. She highlights podcasts' unique connection and engagement, the potential organic reach through podcast distribution platforms, and the SEO benefits of podcasting. Dorz also emphasises the opportunities for collaboration and the versatili…
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In this episode, Doreen (Dorz) Brown discusses e-commerce optimisation and shares best practices for boosting online store performance and sales. The main areas covered include website speed and performance optimisation, mobile optimisation, user experience and interface design, SEO practices, personalisation, leveraging social proof, and data-driv…
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He's Stephan, a time travelling good Nazi! She's Laura, a woman he will not leave alone! It's Dean Koontz's Lightning, the first of our summer road trip books! To explain the amazing graphic my husband ran up for this - I am almost certain this is Koontz's own Terminator fanfic, predicting Badass T2 Sarah Connor years before that movie came out. If…
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Welcome to the Solo Series. In this episode, Dorz Brown discusses the importance of building a personal brand online. She provides tips and strategies for standing out using personal branding, including self-discovery, identifying unique value propositions, and storytelling. Dorz discusses strategies for growing and engaging an online community, le…
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He's a bear. Like an actual bear. She's having a midlife crisis. This seems like a pretty extreme response. This is Bear by Marian Engel, which won the Governor General's Award in 1976 and is evidently the most controversial Canadian novel of all time. Sounds like a skills issue to me. You know that joke about how you can build a bridge with your b…
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-Welcome to Brown Women Wellness "Wellness Warrior Interview Series." In today's eye-opening interview, we sit down with the incredible Doreen Germany, a Natural Health Counselor specializing in helping women over 40 recover from hormonal disorders and liver and gall bladder issues. This episode is a must-watch if you’ve been struggling with unexpl…
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In this solo episode, I share my journey of starting and growing my digital marketing business, providing insights into my challenges, lessons learned, and strategies for visibility. I emphasise the importance of staying true to oneself and adapting to the evolving landscape of digital marketing. Head to Let's Get Visible to access the show notes a…
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Bianca Carlino shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the creation of Glow & Gifts and Social Spark Events. She discusses the organic growth of her businesses, the inspiration behind Social Spark Events, the impact of genuine connections, and the power of social media in building visibility. Bianca also reflects on the challenges and opportuniti…
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Daniela Birch, a business oracle, shares her insights on authenticity in business and personal branding. She discusses her journey of finding her true mission and overcoming the stigma of being a psychic. Daniela explains how she uses the Akashic Records to help business owners see new pathways and make decisions. She emphasises the importance of b…
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Brenton Cannizzaro joins us in this episode of Innovating With Purpose. Brenton, a web design expert with 25 years of experience, discusses his journey in the industry and debunks the myth that all websites are equal. He emphasises the importance of specialisation and finding a web design agency focusing on a specific area. He also shares his passi…
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Yvonne Mayea shares her journey in the auto repair industry and how she overcame challenges to grow her family-owned business. She discusses the importance of mindset and the four pillars of her 'Shift into High Gear' system: SMS messages, SEO, PPC, and Google My Business. Yvonne emphasises the need for visibility through social media and putting o…
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In this episode, The Pathway to Unlocking Your Potential, we are joined by Lisa Harrison. She is a dynamic entrepreneur who shares her transformative journey from the medical industry to the holistic realm. Lisa discovered the power of energy work and soulful alignment, which ignited her passion for guiding others towards holistic wellness. She equ…
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In this episode, The Key To Scaling & Success, Alexandra Serrano is a 28-year-old entrepreneur who left her corporate job to start a digital marketing firm and a retreat centre. She is dedicated to serving others and positively impacting their lives. Alexandra emphasises the importance of word-of-mouth referrals and providing an exceptional custome…
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In this episode, Activating Legacy and Soul Gifts, Kirsten shares how her business journey began and how she discovered her true path through personal development. She discusses the modalities of breathwork and human design and how they support her coaching work. Kirsten emphasises the importance of regulating the nervous system and building capaci…
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Monica O'Brien, founder of Creative Edge Coaching, discusses her work with creatives and the challenges they face in promoting themselves and their businesses. She shares her journey from being a publisher to becoming a coach and explores the importance of finding meaning in our actions and being intentional in our goals. Monica also highlights the…
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In this episode, The Art of Strategic Communications, Amber Daines shares her journey in the industry and provides insights on managing business burnout and navigating PR and visibility. Amber discusses the challenges of transitioning from a personal brand to a business brand and offers tips on staying relevant during social and political events. S…
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In this episode, Simplifying Business Processes For Success, we are joined by Emily Harris. She is the founder of Physicians Choice Marketing Group and the author of The Marketing Lab, a bestselling book based in Dallas, Texas. She works with business owners and corporate professionals to help companies become more profitable. Emily started her bus…
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In this episode, Mindset Mastery - From The Field To The Boardroom, Jerome shares his journey from being a confidence coach for athletes to teaching business owners how to transition from thinking like a technician to being an inspirational team leader. He emphasises the importance of understanding how people think and why they do what they do. Jer…
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It's back for a new season! The Let's Get Visible podcast has been on pause for over 12 months, but it has returned and is kicking off with a solo episode where I share my experience and lessons from 2023. If you haven't heard about Human Design before, don't worry. I will break it all down and explain its connection with business and marketing. So…
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In this "Well Honestly.... episode," we dive into the transformative journey that follows a juice fast. Join us as we uncover the immediate and long-term benefits that can revolutionize your health and wellness. From increased energy and improved digestion to enhanced immunity and sustained weight management, we explore how these changes can positi…
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His job is Amish! She's an accountant with an ulcer and a bad case of second chance romance! Will they fall back in love? Can she get over that weird beard thing? Find out in Cheryl Reavis' A Crime of the Heart, another of our "five heart romances"! If you're new to this, we're doing episodes on the list of books that Romantic Times reviewer Melind…
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🌟 Episode 100: The Centennial Celebration 🌟 Welcome to a very special milestone episode of "Well, Honestly..."! Join Andretta and Aaqila as they dive deep into the whirlwind journey of reaching 100 episodes. From humble beginnings during the pandemic to a thriving community of listeners, let’s celebrate together! 🔍 In This Episode: The Origin Story…
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Welcome to an empowering episode of the "Wellness Warriors" series, where we spotlight women who have revolutionized their lives through health and wellness. Today, we're sharing the inspiring journey of Yvette Jones, a woman who transformed her life by embracing holistic health practices against all odds.…
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He's Alex, an Oregon gentleman farmer with a very bad brother! She's Annie, a Deaf woman who's treated like garbage by literally everyone! Welcome to Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson! There are some pretty strong content warnings for this one - it won't surprise you that it's full of ableism, both Original Recipe and Extra Paternalistic, of cours…
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Are you struggling to choose between juicing or blending for your daily dose of fruits and vegetables? You're not alone. In this episode, we delve into the pros and cons of each method to help you make the best choice for your health. We'll cover: -The Nutritional Breakdown: What are you getting from your juice and smoothie? -Digestive Impact: How …
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Hey, ya'll, hey! We've made our comeback; believe us, leaving you in silence was never in our hearts. Dive in with us as we unpack the twists and turns life threw our way and how we faced them head-on with resilience. During our brief pause, we stepped back to re-envision BWW, aiming for something more impactful and meaningful. We're thrilled about…
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This is our first intentional entry in a little project we're doing - friend of the podcast Steve Ammidown posted this fascinating spread with a list of all the books Melinda Helfer, a Romantic Times editor, awarded five hearts in a review. Sixteen books out of ten thousand! Well, it turns out we'd already done two of them - Lightning that Lingers …
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He's Pierce, a hot guy with a secret (and it's not that he's part of the military industrial complex, he's proud of that part!) She's Alicia, a widowed mother of two who works in a romance novel boutique! Welcome to Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown - if you'd like to listen to our previous book by her way back in Episode 36, which believe you me is …
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He's Ben, a cinnamon roll who bakes cinnamon rolls! He's Adam, a hockey coach and a pain in the ass! It's our annual modern gay Hannukah book - chag sameach, y'all! This year we read Ben's Bakery and the Hannukah Miracle by Penelope Peters. This one does have some serious religious gatekeeping - we mention it because it is really upsetting because …
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He's Tagg, a Christmas-obsessed single dad! She's Leslie, a woman immobilized by a broken leg who cannot escape the holiday despite driving several states away and telling everybody she would prefer not to! He would probably be okay except that he's always "smirking" or "mocking" or whatevering his dialogue at her! For some reason his hair is very …
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He's Scott, the dumbest fighter pilot to ever be trusted with a top secret time travel experiment! She's Rachel, a Civil War spy who has somehow never worn a corset! It's Till the End of Time, a 1994 time travel romance by Suzanne Elizabeth that has twenty whole reviews on Goodreads! This is a silly book, so there isn't much to warn you about excep…
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Happy Halloween! He's Clare, a baron with a very expensive contractor's bill and a suspicious number of black armbands in his wardrobe. She's Lucy, a sheltered seventeen year old girl with a big inheritance and absolutely no friends anywhere. What a great combination! It's Greygallows by Barbara Michaels, who is also Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Me…
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Welcome to our fourth (!) annual AnneRiceoween extravaganza featuring The Vampire Armand! We skipped Memnoch the Devil because we just did not want to read it, but don't worry, this book makes us find out what happened in it anyway! As usual, this episode features Friend of the Podcast Dr. Claire Mischker, weird audio (we had to change our remote r…
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He's Vanyel, the whiniest teenager ever chosen for a top government position by a horse! He's Tylendel, doomed twin and bad decision maker! Forget it, Jake, it's Valdemar! This is the first in Mercedes Lackey's Last Herald Mage trilogy, Magic's Pawn - it is not a romance novel, there is no happy ending, there are only tears. The tears are, in fact,…
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She's Merry, a naïve teenager who mostly sits around waiting for something to happen. He's Devon, the evil pirate who kidnaps her mostly by accident. It's the War of 1812! Laura London is actually Tom and Sharon Curtis; we previously did a Loveswept by them that was a lot of fun, Lightning That Lingers. Check it out! We've been sleeping on this boo…
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Welcome to the second episode of our Jackie July extravaganza! This one is on Hollywood Wives, which was reissued this month. Many things happen in this book to many people! Some of them seem medically improbable! Watch Elaine, Ross, Neil, Montana, Gina, Buddy, Angel, Randy, Karen, and more as they call each other on the telephone and have exhausti…
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Welcome to Jackie July! We're dedicating this month to listener favorite Jackie Collins because we're in the middle of a Jackaissance - a fancy new 40th anniversary edition of Hollywood Wives is coming out (introduction by Colleen Hoover!) and two of her daughters, Rory and Tiffany, are doing press for it. We had a blast sitting down for an intervi…
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She's Luna, in witness protection! He's Elar, a horny eel monster! It's Courtney's birthday so we're going off script and reading Electrified by the Eel, a modern paranormal romance short! (Come for the eel sex, stay for the heartfelt tangential argument about the number and location of centaur dicks.) So the book itself notes trigger warnings for …
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Today, we're diving into the world of healing foods that nourish you physically and taste absolutely amazing. Get ready to indulge your taste buds while reducing inflammation and promoting overall well-being. Join us as we reveal the top five anti-inflammatory foods and provide you with delicious recipes to try. [3:00] Top five anti-inflammatory fo…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the age-old question, "Why do I always feel so tired?" If you've been experiencing a rapid decline in energy and a loss of zest for life, you're not alone. Join us as we explore the 11 inflammatory foods that could wreak havoc on your body and zap your motivation. From margarine to candy, we uncover the culprits b…
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Buckle up Jane, it's the Regency! Harriet is a fossil hunter! Gideon is a viscount, which is evidently a job! He's grim and broody and has an Evil Past full of Scandals and also a cool scar! She's Tracy Flick in a pelisse! There are smugglers! And parties! It's Amanda Quick's Ravished! Surprise - nobody actually gets ravished in this book. I know, …
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Today's episode, we dive into the world of laundry detergent, exploring its ingredients, functionality, and potential risks. We also discuss the importance of switching to safer alternatives for the well-being of your family and the environment. Stay tuned as we uncover the secrets behind getting fresh and clean laundry without compromising your he…
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Are you someone who struggles with high blood pressure or high cholesterol? We have some great news for you! In this week’s Living Inflammation-Free podcast episode, we share three proven hacks to naturally lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Whether you have heard of these before or not, it's always a good idea to be reminded of the thing…
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Gwynne is theoretically a powerful druid! Neil is clearly a date rapist and also a bard! Anyway, here's Wonderwall! This is Talisman of Valdegarde, which - I swear I am not making this up - is an official Dungeons and Dragons Choose Your Own Adventure-style romance novel! Unsurprisingly there are no content warnings here except for the anxiety that…
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Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation can lead to various health problems. One way to combat inflammation is through diet, specifically by incorporating spices with anti-inflammatory properties into your meals. Today we will share four (4) spices that can help fight inflammation and explore …
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This week's episode tackles a topic that affects many communities, particularly those in the Black community - inflammatory fat. Could this be the reason behind the higher rates of obesity and related health problems in Black communities compared to others? We explore what inflammatory fat is and how it is Behind Stubborn Weight Gain. We discuss th…
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It's time for our fourth annual check-in with Martha Waters! That does not seem possible! And yet! Her latest book in the Regency Vows series is To Swoon and to Spar. Viscount Penvale has been working for years to buy back his ancestral home, Trethwick Abbey, from his estranged uncle. And so he’s thrilled when his uncle announces that he is ready t…
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It’s no secret we consume too much salt which can lead to hypertension and so many other diseases. Today we are going to talk about sodium, why too much is bad for you, and how to reduce your intake without losing the taste of your food. We will also share Herbs and Spices for a more flavorful cooking. Do you have questions about your wellness rout…
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In this week's episode, we are going to share kitchen gadgets to help you cook inflammation-free food. These gadgets will make your life easier and cooking faster. Quality kitchen gadgets may be expensive, but they give a lot of return on investment on your health. Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? In this episode, w…
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