Best Dr. Deana Podcasts (2024)

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Mastering Mindset with Doug Stampfli 32:29

1h ago32:29

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Heyyy, in this captivating episode of the Structure & Soul podcast, host Shanel Evans chops it up with her guest and colleague, Doug Stampfli, a master mindset and leadership coach. Doug shares his journey from high school basketball coaching to becoming a mindset guru, helping leaders, teams, and business owners overcome mental roadblocks and reac…

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WNiCF - Interview with James Hall - GreenOps 44:10

3d ago44:10

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Send us a text In this episode, SteveO and Frank chat with James Hall from GreenPixie about sustainability in cloud computing. James talks about his shift to GreenOps and the need for good data and practices for developers and sustainability teams. They also discuss FinOps, the water needs of data centers, energy source differences by region, and A…

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Ep. 9 | Building an Empire: Faith, Family, and Business Success with Nicole Brown 31:52

32m ago31:52

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In this dynamic episode of Structure & Soul, we're hanging out with Nicole Brown, the business titan behind a multi-seven-figure daycare empire, coaching programs, and a boutique business. Nicole takes us on a 30-year journey in childcare, the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and how faith, transparency, and a solid tribe have kept her game stron…

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Ep. 8 | The Power of Intentional Collaboration with Deana Jean 32:12

5h ago32:12

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Heyyy, in this episode, Shanel Evans kicks it with Deana Jean, the "Collab Queen," to dive deep into the art of intentional collaboration. Deana is undefeated at connecting people based on their skills, gaps, and goals, crafting powerful partnerships that lead to growth and success. They chop it up about the importance of trust, long-term vision, a…

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Ep. 7 | The Power of ME with Candace Tuck 28:16

1d ago28:16

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Heyyy, in this power-packed episode, our host Shanel Evans gets real with Candace Tuck, the "Spirit Chiropractor." Candace, a spiritual life and relationship coach, is all about helping entrepreneurs, particularly women and couples, heal and level up their personal lives to unlock that business success. They dive deep into the importance of self-di…

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Ep. 6 | Shifting into Success with Dr. Danielle Angela 27:22

6d ago27:22

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In this riveting episode of Structure & Soul, we're kickin' it with Dr. Danielle Angela, a chiropractor who flipped the script and became a coach, guiding health and wellness professionals to shift their mindsets and scale their businesses. Danielle gets real about her journey from running a booming chiropractic practice to coaching her peers on ho…

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Ep. 5 | Unshakeable Trust: From Behind-the-Scenes to Center Stage with Nikki McKnight 40:42

7d ago40:42

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In this poppin' episode of Structure & Soul, we're vibing with Nikki McKnight, the mastermind behind The Ops Shop. As a fractional COO, Nikki is the secret weapon for creative entrepreneurs, helping them streamline their operations and focus on their creative magic. Nikki spills the tea on her love for the behind-the-scenes hustle, her journey into…

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Ep. 4 | Rewrite Your Birthright with LaToya Zavala 39:33

8d ago39:33

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Heyyy, in this transformative episode of Structure & Soul, Shanel Evans chops it up with LaToya Zavala, an Energy Mastery Guide and Coach who helps women coming from military, government, and male-dominated spaces unlock their next level of purpose, prosperity, and power. LaToya spills the tea on how she helps clients deprogram from structured envi…

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WNiCF - Interview - Udam Dewaraja - The story of FOCUS 46:32

12d ago46:32

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Send us a text In this episode, SteveO and Frank discuss the FOCUS project with Udam Dewaraja, exploring its origins, development, and future directions. The conversation highlights the importance of a common taxonomy in FinOps, the engagement of cloud providers, vendors and practitioners, and the growth of the Focus community. Udam shares insights…

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Ep. 3 | Perfect Pairings: Blending Passion and Business w/ Renee Ventrice 34:48

12d ago34:48

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In this power-packed episode, we're joined by Renee Ventrice, a dynamo of energy and community engagement. Renee shares her journey from being a passionate supporter of local businesses to becoming a community connection strategist. She underscores the importance of businesses, particularly brick-and-mortar ones, to actively engage with their local…

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Ep. 2 | Embrace Your Inner Dragon: Thought Leadership and Transformation with Sarah Khan 26:14

12d ago26:14

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In this inspiring episode, our host Shanel Evans has an enlightening conversation with Sarah Khan, a Thought Leader Architect. They delve into the transformation from corporate life to thought leadership, discussing the journey from being a "unicorn"—a woman juggling it all—to embracing the power and focus of a "dragon." Key Takeaways: 1. The Unico…

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Ep. 1 | You Don't Need Money to Grow Your Business with Cristel Sias 30:56

12d ago30:56

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Heyyy, in this vibrant and thought-provoking episode, Shanel Evans gets down to business with Cristel Sias, a business consultant, nonprofit advocate, and comedian who knows how to mix strategy with a good laugh. Cristel is all about helping small business owners smash through financial ceilings, especially those who think they need a mountain of m…

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One Problem, One Solution: Tonyael Miller on Overcoming Burnout and Becoming the CEO of Her Business 7:11

18d ago7:11

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In this empowering episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Tonyael Miller, also known as Coach T, a fitness and wellness expert who specializes in helping moms and caregivers incorporate fitness and wellness into their lives. Tonyael shares her personal "red pen moment"—the pivotal realization that she was trying to do too much in…

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From Plain to Juicy: Jackie’s Red Pen Moment and the Power of Pleasure-Driven Marketing 7:11

19d ago7:11

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In this exciting episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Jackie, a marketing and messaging expert who specializes in transforming online coaches and service providers' Facebook presence from "blah" to "ultra juicy." Jackie shares her "Red Pen Moment," a key turning point in her business where she shifted from focusing on pain poin…

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Embrace Your Genius: Krystal Red Pen Moment on Owning Her Value 9:36

19d ago9:36

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In this fun episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Krystal, the powerhouse founder of Krystal Clear Action. Krystal shares her transformative "Red Pen Moment" from a FyreSavvy retreat where she was challenged to embrace her true value and unique skills. This moment of revelation allowed her to step into her role as an Operations …

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Red Pen Resilience: Sarah Khan on Empowering Women and Reclaiming Power 7:32

19d ago7:32

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In this inspiring episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Sarah Khan, a thought leadership expert and mindset coach. Sarah shares her transformative "red pen moment"—a time when she was laid off twice while on maternity leave, despite her loyalty and high performance. This pivotal moment forced her to rethink her career path and l…

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Rebel with a Cause: Danielle Fisher on Authenticity, Self-Love, and Success 8:50

19d ago8:50

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In this enlightening episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Danielle Fisher, a luxury floral designer and business coach. Danielle, the powerhouse behind Creations by Jimmy's Daughter and the Floral Boss Collective, opens up about her transformative "red pen moment." This moment of revelation about her rebellious nature and authe…

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Red Pen Revival: Deana Jean on the Power of Collaboration and Alignment in Reigniting Passion. 8:28

19d ago8:28

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In this special episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans sits down with Deana Jean, fondly known as the "Collab Queen." Deana opens up about her transformative "red pen moment" - a time when she received a loving correction that changed the course of her business. Despite being at the peak of her business revenue, Deana found herself straying…

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Red Pen Revelations: Doug Stampfli on Vulnerability, Trust, and Authentic Leadership 9:25

19d ago9:25

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In this enlightening episode of Structure & Soul, host Shanel Evans chats with Doug Stampfli, a leadership and mindset coach who's all about alignment. They dive into Doug's transformative "red pen moment," a panic attack that served as a wake-up call, ushering in a new era of vulnerability and self-awareness. This humbling experience reshaped Doug…

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Red Pen Realness: Dawnna St. Louis on Perfectionism, Self-Worth, and Investing in Yourself 7:53

19d ago7:53

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In this bite-sized yet power-packed episode of Structure & Soul, our host Shanel Evans invites her business bestie, Dawnna St. Louis, co-founder of FyreSavvy, for a heart-to-heart. They dive into the transformative power of "red pen moments" - those life-altering instances when a course correction is needed, and sometimes, it's Shanel wielding the …

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Blinged-Out Boss Moves: Nicole Brown's Resilience Through Red Pen Moments 9:37

21d ago9:37

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In this bite-sized yet power-packed episode of Structure & Soul, our host with the most, Shanel Evans, chops it up with her ride-or-die business bestie, Nicole Brown. Nicole ain't new to this, she's true to this, with over three decades of boss moves running a daycare enterprise that's raking in millions. She spills the tea on a game-changing "red …

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WNiCF - August 2024 - News 37:51

1M ago37:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the latest news in Cloud FinOps, including AWS G4DN Workspaces, AWS Parallel Computing Service, Google Compute Engine C3 and X4 instances, Azure C4 VMs, Amazon Open Search Service, AlloyDB free trial, Azure NetApp file storage, and more. They also touch on topics like cost optimization, carbon…

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WNiCF - July 2024 - News 43:11

2M ago43:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the July 2024 FinOps announcements from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. They cover topics such as committed use discounts, fully licensed commitments, hibernation for VMs, cost management features, and service discontinuations. The conversation is filled with insights and analysis of the latest …

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WNiCF - Interview with Mel - Engineers fatigue 46:06

2M ago46:06

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Send us a text SteveO and Frank sat down with Mel, a PwC engineer, to talk about what it's like to be an engineer and the hurdles they face. They dug into her daily routine - from stand-up meetings to ticket management and making time to focus. They also explored how random meetings can kill productivity and the importance of debugging. They touche…

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WNiCF - Interview with Dr James Mitchell - Financial language in FinOps and isomorphic economies 39:59

3M ago39:59

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Send us a text "An isomorphism is the fancy maths word for an analogy." - Dr James Mitchell Dr. James Mitchell, a commodities trading and renewable energy expert, joins Stephen and Frank to discuss FinOps financial language. He draws parallels between cloud computing and electricity economies, offering insights into future trends. The conversation …

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166. Gila Pfeffer (Breast Cancer Previvor and Survivor and Author of Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences)

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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Gila Pfeffer. Gila is a 15-year breast cancer previvor turned survivor, a writer and author of the newly published memoir “Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer and Other Inconveniences.” Gila shares her experience of losing family members to cancer including her mother who passed away from breast cancer…

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WNiCF - June 2024 - News 31:20

3M ago31:20

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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, we (Frank and Stephen) discuss the latest news and updates in cloud computing impacting your wallet. We cover topics such as right-sizing recommendations for Amazon RDS, data exports for cost optimization, and improved billing and cost management. We also highlight talks from FinOps X in…

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The Art World: What If...?! with Dr. Mariët Westermann 1:02:28

3M ago1:02:28

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In this bonus episode, we’re joined by the newly appointed director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, Dr. Mariët Westermann, who is the first female appointed to the role. Mariët oversees the “constellation” of museums—four over three continents united, she says, in one mission, “to create opportunities for anyone to engag…

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WNiCF - Interview with TJ and Deana Solis - The social aspects of FinOps 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Send us a text In this live episode, recorded at FinOps X 2024, we speak with TJ and Deana Solis about the social aspects of FinOps. It is a real live episode with microphones not working, music being turned on, bar opening and more. I also had to use a 'beep' sound for the first time.By The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois

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WNiCF - Interview with Izhak Zimmermann - I don't believe in tagging 39:39

4M ago39:39

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Send us a text Izhak "I don't believe in tagging" Zimmermann discusses with Stephen and Frank about the importance of focusing on business value in the context of FinOps, emphasising the need to understand cloud costs within the context of business goals. He introduces a new approach to FinOps that leverages new technology and insights to support b…

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165. Deana Jean (8 Year Breast Cancer Survivor Diagnosed During Pregnancy)

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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Deana Jean. Deana was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2016 when she was a mom of 2 boys and 5 months pregnant with her third child – her daughter, Aubrey (who is now 8!). On today’s episode, Deana talks about her initial diagnosis and how she had to advocate for herself during the time, the decisions …

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The Art World: What If...?! with Deana Haggag, Mia Locks and Jay Sanders 1:06:19

4M ago1:06:19

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Join us for the almost final episode of this season where we welcome back our incredible team of editorial advisors who guide, suggest — and even challenge — what we’ve discussed this series. Joining us are Deana Haggag (program officer at the Mellon Foundation), Mia Locks (curator and co-founder of Museums Moving Forward), Jay Sanders (curator, wr…

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WNiCF - May 2024 - News 35:33

4M ago35:33

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Frank and Stephen discuss a wide range of cloud-related news and updates. They cover topics such as Azure VM hibernation, Azure Compute Fleet, Google Cloud TPU, Amazon EC2 C7i Flex, DynamoDB, AWS Marketplace, Cloud Run, and more. The conversation also delves into the complexities…

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WNiCF - Interview with Mike Stephenson - Azure Free tier and other 36:05

5M ago36:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Steve, Frank and Mike discuss the benefits of using the free tier in Microsoft Azure. They explore the various free offerings available, such as Azure Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, and speech-to-text translation. They also discuss the importance of monitoring costs and implementing processes to prevent unexpected expenses…

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The Art World: What If...?! Transforming Museums with Mia Locks, Fatoş Üstek and Laura Raicovich 57:08

5M ago57:08

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What if you were embroiled in a public workplace controversy? And what happens on the other side of the headlines—would you walk away from your field, or would you reengage with it to try and improve upon it? This very special episode is a break from the norm. In it, we discuss museums and change—and what it takes to get to that change. We’re joine…

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164. Elissa Kalver (We Got This Founder & Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver)

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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Elissa Kalver. Elissa was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34 one year after giving birth to her daughter. During treatment, she had the idea to create We Got This, the first gift registry to bridge the needs of cancer patients and their supporters. Elissa calls herself a cancer thriver an…

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WNiCF - April 2024 - News 43:55

5M ago43:55

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss the latest news from Google, Azure, and AWS. They cover topics such as new instance types, ARM-based CPUs, storage options, cost optimization, and Kubernetes cost allocation. The conversation also touches on the challenges of reducing storage and the importance of billing cost data in …

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The Art World: What If...?! with LaToya Ruby Frazier 1:06:03

5M ago1:06:03

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This time, we’re joined by the artist LaToya Ruby Frazier, just before the opening of her major new exhibition 'Monuments of Solidarity' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. “This exhibition spiritually uplifts people,” she says. “It inspires people to be the change they need, but it also inspires them to be better human beings. To look beyond …

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The Art World: What If...?! with Bryan Stevenson 1:13:18

5M ago1:13:18

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In this episode, we visit the Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama, including the newly opened Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, a 17-acre site on the banks of the Alabama River. We interview their founder, the lawyer and civil rights hero, Bryan Stevenson, who says that a founding narrative of racial difference was created in America that “was like …

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163. Kelly Crump (Patient Advocate and Model Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer)

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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Kelly Crump. Kelly is an illness influencer, patient advocate and model who is living and thriving with metastatic breast cancer. Kelly focuses on showing others that you do not have to be defined by your disease and that you can “live your life” and “do what you dream”. She was the first person to pose in Spo…

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