Best Elayne Podcasts (2024)

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410: 7 Essential Questions for Your Brand Story with Elayne Fluker 45:09

1h ago45:09

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You're going to get so much out of this episode with 7 essential questions to ask yourself as you refresh your brand story. Whether you’re leaving a corporate job to become an entrepreneur, looking to expand your existing brand, aspiring to be a speaker or thought leader, or a corporate professional ready to transition to the next level, this conve…

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Ep. 2: PeggyLee Wright & Elayne Walker Share Their Stories about going from Passion Projects to Purposeful Businesses 24:58

19d ago24:58

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In this episode of Behind the Cubicle, Elayne Walker, co-owner of Bard and Glass, and PeggyLee Wright, founder of The Company You Keep, discuss their respective journeys as business owners and the importance of relationships in their work. Peggy shares her background, including her military career, moving to Huntsville in 2011, and eventually trans…

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366: "Tinkerbell Is Dead" - Thomas And The Magic Railroad (2000)

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we watched Thomas And The Magic Railroad from 2000 starring 17-time SNL host Alec Baldwin as Mr. Conductor. So this was a huge mistake. Turns out this movie isn't interested in helping you understand what the hell is going on so we spend the majority of the podcast simply confused by the lore of magical trains who d…

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Ryan Vickers, Tell Us About Yourself; Second Chance.

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As Second Chance September continues, game show historian Christian Carrion welcomes back the host of Canada's "Reach For The Top". Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Chri…

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365: "Soak My Coark" - Jimmy Fallon Breaking - An SNL Recurring Character Study

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And we're back with yet another installment of our award winning segment ...And We're Back! where we take a deep dive into an SNL recurring character and watch all their appearances. This week we did something a little different. Instead of watching a recurring character we watched a selection of SNL sketches where Jimmy Fallon adorably broke chara…

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409: Transforming Your Story into a Movement with Allison Walsh 32:05

8d ago32:05

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What if your personal story could be more than just a story — what if it could spark a movement? In this episode, I’m joined by Allison Walsh, a speaker, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate who has done just that. From her beginnings as Miss Florida to building a platform that empowers women and advocates for mental health, Allison has used he…

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Jeremy Nelson, Tell Us About Yourself; Second Chance.

6d ago

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To kick off Second Chance September, game show historian Christian Carrion welcomes back a social media data analyst from Chicago, Illinois. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produce…

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364: "A 2004 Burrito" - White Chicks (2004)

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This week on Saturday Night Jive (actually almost a year ago on Saturday Night Jive) we watched the 2004 comedy White Chicks starring SNL alum Damon Wayans.....'s brothers Shawn and Marlon as horrifying creatures that we are expected to believe can pass as rich white women. This was intended to be a "lost episode" of the podcast just because I thou…

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363: "Give Me Some Funny Banjo" - Shana and Trina - An SNL Recurring Character Study

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And we're back with yet another installment of our award winning segment ...And We're Back! where we take a deep dive into an SNL recurring character and watch all their appearances. This week we watched two characters from the same performer. Kristen Wiig is an absolute delight as Shana, the hot lady who does weird things but befuddles us as Trina…

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408: Connecting Your Personal Brand and Your Thought Leadership [Best Of] 16:34

11d ago16:34

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We recently (August 2024) hosted a 90-minute in-person workshop on personal branding for ATHENA NextGen alumni in Orlando, Florida. It was a lot of fun and the women who attended loved seeing how all their threads connect in their personal brand. We also had them define their brand voice using our Brand Voice Canvas framework and create their perso…

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60. The Authenticity of Elphaba (with Laurel Harris) 1:01:15

12d ago1:01:15

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This week, the boys are chatting with an Elpha-vita for the AGES: Laurel Harris, who was kind enough to call up the boys between shows at the Gersh'! Together, they talk about Laurel's first time seeing the show from the balcony, bringing more of herself to the role each time she returns, and what keeps people coming back to Wicked. PLUS, SJB singi…

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John Hatton, Tell Us About Yourself.

13d ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion speaks with a retired clinical psychologist who, in the early 1980s, overcame the devastating loss of his California home in a firestorm to win 20 games and a total of $120,000 on the NBC game show Blockbusters. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game …

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362: "Speaking Of Will Sasso...Plus VIEWER MAIL" - B.A.P.S (1997)

17d ago

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we finally watched B.A.P.S from 1997 starring one-time SNL host Halle Berry, Martin Landau, one-time SNL host Bernie Mac, and of course everyone's favorite white rapper/stand-up comic Barry Sobel. At long last, Ben's dream came true and we watched this random 90's comedy. Surprisingly it's not as cringy as one might…

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407: Building Your Speaking Platform as an Author (Even If You're an Introvert!) with Tiffany Hawk 34:21

18d ago34:21

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As a speaker, writing a book gives you additional authority and credibility. Event organizers love speakers who have books because it shows that the speaker understands their material. But, how do you know what's a good idea for an entire book? On the flip side, if you're an author and public speaking isn't something you're jumping up and down to d…

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Karen Chu, Tell Us About Yourself.

20d ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion's best friend Cory Anotado talks with a graphic designer and podcaster originally from Taipei, Taiwan, who defeated Brad Rutter on ABC's The Chase to the tune of $400,000. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Muse…

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361: "Poo Poo, Farts And Vomit" - SNL S20E12 - Bob Newhart / Des'ree

24d ago

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We lost a legend recently and this week on Saturday Night Jive we watched the Bob Newhart episode of SNL from the disastrous Season 20. In the height of SNL's "bad boy" era, they brought on the television icon to class up the joint a little bit. What results is an all-around solid and fun show, while maybe not the downright classic that George reme…

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406: Authenticity and Owning Your Story as Women with a Public Voice with Jennifer Adams and Sarah Henry 42:43

25d ago42:43

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The Democratic National Convention is being held in Chicago this week and many Americans will be re-introduced to V.P. Kamala Harris when she delivers her speech on Thursday night. I have a background in local Democratic politics and have always been a strong supporter of women running for office. Earlier this summer, we held in-person workshops fo…

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Tim Sternberg, Tell Us About Yourself.

28d ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an education advocate from Florida who's appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Wheel Of Fortune, and 1 vs. 100. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christ…

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Ep. 1: The Pain Points of Brand Promotion with Clark Dunn and Eli Walton 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Tune in to see why turning your business into a personal brand and diving into genuine storytelling is key to success.By Clark

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360: "Milking The Gorkon" - The Land Of Gorch - An SNL Recurring Character Study

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And we're back with yet another installment of our award winning segment ...And We're Back! where we take a deep dive into an SNL recurring character and watch all their appearances. This week we watched one of the earliest SNL recurring characters, that's right, Ben gets introduced to King Ploobis, Scred, Puuta, Vosh and the rest of The Land Of Go…

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405: Advocating and Using Your Voice for Yourself with Laura Camacho, PhD 48:57

1M ago48:57

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If you're a high-performing woman who works in corporate and you’ve struggled to use your voice in an impactful way, this conversation is for you! Our lead speaking coach Diane Diaz sits down with Laura Camacho, PhD, an executive communications strategist and host of the Speak Up podcast. Diane and Laura dive into the realities of climbing the corp…

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Fred Fletcher-Jackson, Tell Us About Yourself.

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with an actor, wrestler and drama teacher who won over $90,000 on Wheel Of Fortune…and a headlock from Pat Sajak. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carr…

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404: Break the Fourth Wall: Lessons from the Olympics, Kamala, and Shakespeare 20:54

1M ago20:54

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This is going to be a fun episode and hopefully get you thinking differently about the presentations and talks you give, whether you’re speaking to audiences of 20, 50, 100, 500, or more. What does it mean to "break the fourth wall" and should you do that as a speaker? The fourth wall is the imaginary wall at the front of the stage that separates t…

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Elayne Reiss, Tell Us About Yourself.

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a data scientist from Washington D.C. who, as a child, appeared on the CBS Saturday morning game show Secrets of the Cryptkeeper's Haunted House. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It'…

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403: From CEO to Author to Keynote Speaker: Make Opportunities Happen with Maria Flynn 28:27

2M ago28:27

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I’m thrilled to be joined by Maria Flynn, a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy and now the founder and CEO of Ambiologix, a consulting and training company that helps entrepreneurs advance their innovation, grow their potential, and build their businesses. Maria’s journey from the CEO of Orbis Biosciences, which had a successful acquisition, to…

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DJ Christian, Tell Us About Yourself.

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Game show historian Christian Carrion takes a short, yet absolutely on topic, dance break. Regular episodes of Tell Us About Yourself resume next week. Enjoy the megamix! Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by C…

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Abortion Advocacy 13:54

2M ago13:54

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Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our "Hope is a Discipline" summer season! This month, we'll dig into one of our host Aspen's favorite topics--abortion advocacy. We know that anti-abortion sentiments certainly exist today, but have they always been around? How long have people been having abortions anyway? Why are there so many abo…

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402: Struggling to Get Clarity on Your Ideas? Here's What to Do 16:23

2M ago16:23

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If your ideas feel a bit - or a lot - messy and muddy, you’re far from alone. This is the #1 challenge I hear from women we work with. We're too close to our own ideas so we're not sure what our audiences will be interested in. We feel self-doubt or resistance that causes analysis paralysis. We try to put too much information into our talks (hello,…

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Michael Doyle, Tell Us About Yourself.

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a web developer from Mebourne, Australia who appeared on the Nine Network's Millionaire: Hot Seat. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's …

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359: "Special Thanks To Elayne Boosler" - Meatballs Part 2 (1984)

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This week on Saturday Night Jive We watched Meatballs Part 2 because Bill Murray was in the first Meatballs. We've never seen the first Meatballs movie but that doesn't matter since this movie was never intended as a sequel to Meatballs. It was just a movie that resembled Meatballs a lot (we suppose as we've never seen it) that featured a character…

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401: Strategies for Getting Momentum on the Speaking Circuit with Cindy Rowe 43:36

2M ago43:36

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If you want to get more speaking engagements, this episode is packed with specific strategies you can use, no matter where you’re at in your speaking journey. Our guest is Cindy Rowe, a professional speaker, owner of a marketing company, and a graduate of our Thought Leader Academy. Cindy has been on fire with her speaking for the past two years, s…

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Fantabuless Cruisin' Podcast Trailer 1:27

2M ago1:27

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Hey Hey Fantabuless Cruisers! I’m Elayne, the voice behind the brand-new "Fantabuless Cruisin' Podcast." I am beyond excited to set sail with you on this journey where we explore the passion and adventure of cruising. In this trailer, I’ll give you a sneak peek into what you can expect from our weekly episodes. We'll dive deep into the world of cru…

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Jimmy Sturr, Tell Us About Yourself.

2M ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with the multiple Grammy award winning "King of Polka" about his appearances on To Tell The Truth in 1975 and 2020. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Ca…

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358: "Robin Duke Only Exists To Titillate Me Sexually" - SNL S08E06 - Robert Blake / Kenny Loggins

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This week on Saturday Night Jive we watched the illusive episode of SNL hosted by alleged murderer Robert Blake. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely not. But could it ever live up to our expectations? Let's talk about it. Also, how frigging hot is Mary Gross? This episode has Robert Blake punching Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a Little Rascals reunion, homoph…

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400: Why Introverts Make Great Speakers and Leaders [Executive Speaking Series] 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Are you an introvert? If so, do you wonder if you are at a disadvantage as a speaker? There’s a common misperception that most speakers are extroverts. But, from my admittedly very unscientific survey, many speakers I know are introverts. We think that as introverts we won’t be as engaging or charismatic or energetic. Perhaps we’ve seen speakers we…

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357: "I Can't Wait To See G.E. Smith's Face" - SNL S16E16 - Jeremy Irons / Fishbone

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This week Ben had the option to pick anything he wanted to watch and he chose the Jeremy Irons episode of Saturday Night Live with musical guest Fishbone. Why did he do this? Because he likes Fishbone. So, what did we learn? Maybe you shouldn't pick an old episode of SNL for the musical guest because this is one of the most forgettable episodes eve…

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59. “A Bright-Eyed, Bushy-Tailed, Hydrated Elphaba” (with Saycon Sengbloh) 1:12:55

3M ago1:12:55

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When considering the most iconic Elphabas, one name is bound to come up: Saycon Sengbloh, the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. This episode, Saycon tells the boys all about her unexpected musical theatre career, why a can of Sprite is her secret weapon and knowing exactly what she brings to the table. Plus, why she can’t wait to be…

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399: Be a Voice of Change: How to Communicate Transformational Leadership with Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young [Executive Speaking Series] 40:00

3M ago40:00

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We’re continuing our new podcast series on Executive Speaking! This episode is full of inspiration and practical insights if you’re looking to enhance your leadership skills, embrace transformation, and make meaningful connections. Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and the importance of show…

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Tom O’Brien, Tell Us About Yourself.

3M ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a food writer who, along with appearing on season 1 of Jeopardy with Alex Trebek, is also one of the few to have seen the final question on ABC's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Stro…

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Intersections of Violence: an interview with Karen of MCEDV 42:23

3M ago42:23

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For our second episode of our summer "Hope is a Discipline" season, our host Aspen interviews Karen of MCEDV, the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence! In this episode, we discuss how systems of violence are connected, including the connections of intimate partner violence and acts of mass violence, with a focus on how we build a safer world.Co…

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398: Storytelling for Leaders: Crafting Narratives that Inspire and Persuade [Executive Speaking Series] 50:06

3M ago50:06

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We’re continuing our new podcast series around Executive Speaking! Today we’re diving into storytelling for leaders, especially in a business, corporate, or academic environment. We’ve been led to believe that stories aren’t appropriate in “professional” business or academic environments. But, that’s when stories can be the most impactful! This epi…

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Anne Hegerty, Tell Us About Yourself.

3M ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with "The Governess" on the UK hit quiz show The Chase. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's produced by Christian and Cory Anotado. Special …

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397: Speak to Lead: Elevating Your Executive Presence [Executive Speaking Series] 16:01

3M ago16:01

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Have you ever been captivated by a speaker who seems to effortlessly command the room, inspiring everyone with their words and presence? That’s the magic of executive presence combined with powerful public speaking. Whether you're leading a team or an organization or a workshop, whether you're presenting to 20, 200, or 2000 people, your ability to …

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Kyle Hirshon, Tell Us About Yourself.

3M ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a news writer and guitarist for the band Green Jelly about his appearance on Wheel Of Fortune. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian Carrion. It's prod…

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396: Creating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCullough 38:53

3M ago38:53

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Are you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements? Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads to paid s…

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395: The Power of Storytelling: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Sharing personal stories are essential for memorable and impactful presentations. How specific should your stories be? How do you connect your story to your overall message and framework? This is exactly what we work on with our Thought Leader Academy clients in their VIP Day to create their signature talk. You’ll hear two of our recent grads, Cind…

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Derek Daily, Tell Us About Yourself.

4M ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a cybersecurity specialist who's appeared on Academic Challenge, GSN's The Chase, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and The Price Is Right. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted …

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Pride Season Prep 17:08

4M ago17:08

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We're kicking off our Summer "Hope is a Discipline" Season with some Pride Season Prep as we head into June! Anyone who has listened to our host Aspen before has probably heard them reference the quote "hope is a discipline" from prison abolitionist Mariame Kaba, which can be summarized as viewing hope not simply as an emotion, but as a deliberate …

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394: Getting Buy-In from Your Audience on Your Message: Live Signature Talks from Our Thought Leader Academy Grads 38:35

4M ago38:35

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The essence of persuasive communication is about getting your audience on board with your ideas. But, it's not about throwing out facts or making logical points; it requires connecting with your audience on an emotional level, understanding their needs and concerns, and addressing them effectively. By sharing personal stories, using relatable examp…

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Clyde Wheeler, Tell Us About Yourself.

4M ago

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Game show historian Christian Carrion talks with a dry cleaning business owner from Maryland who's appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and GSN's The Chase. Tell Us About Yourself is a BuzzerBlog production in conjunction with the National Archives of Game Show History at the Strong National Museum of Play. It's hosted and edited by Christian …

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