The Uplift San Bernardino Radio Show has a new name: Making Hope Happen! We're not just telling stories—we’re igniting a movement. Every week, we bring you inspiring tales of resilience, perseverance, and transformation alongside deep dives into the issues that shape our lives. Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s a powerful force for change. Join us as we Make Hope Happen, sparking success and joy in our community. Shows are aired in the San Bernardino area on X95.7 and KQLH 92.5 on Sundays at 9 ...
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The Partnership Economy explores the power of partnerships through candid conversations and stories with industry leaders. Our hosts, David A. Yovanno, CEO and Todd Crawford, Co-founder, of impact.com, unpack the future of partnerships as a lever for scale and an opportunity to put the consumer first.
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From Homelessness to Heroism & Breaking Free from Codependency
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59:01In this episode, Erin Brinker welcomes two distinguished guests for insightful discussions on transformation and personal growth. First, she speaks with Tiger Todd, founder of Hero School, about his groundbreaking work in helping thousands of homeless individuals transition into motivated, contributing members of society. Tiger shares his innovativ…
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Season 6 Exclusive Kick-Off: Dave & Todd’s Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead
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44:14It’s time to kick off Season 6! In this episode, Dave and Todd sit down together for the first time ever to rewind and reflect on the standout themes from Season 5, after speaking with nine highly accomplished industry titans. Get ready to hear their biggest takeaways from Season 5 and dive into all the essential learnings from an action-packed sea…
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Investing in Health & Hope: Dr. Alberto Yanez on Kaiser Permanente’s Impact in San Bernardino
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58:34This week, Erin sits down with Dr. Alberto Yanez, Kaiser Permanente’s Assistant Area Medical Director, for an inspiring conversation about health, community, and impact. A Baldwin Park native with an Ivy League education from Harvard and medical training from the University of Illinois, Dr. Yanez brings a deep passion for family medicine and commun…
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Building Hope and Opportunity: Robert Carrillo’s Vision for Economic Resilience in San Bernardino
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59:40Originally from The Heights in New York City, Robert Carrillo made the South Bronx his home after college and, since 2020, has called San Bernardino home. Robert is building the Launch Pad Collective in San Bernardino. LaunchPad Collective (LPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to foster sustainable economic development and resilience in S…
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Empowering Growth: Cicero Salmon, III on Motivation, Mental Health, and Financial Freedom
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59:20Erin is joined by entrepreneur and community leader Cicero Salmon III. Cicero is a financial and mental health-focused speaker and entrepreneur. His three key principles, INSPIRE, REINFORCE, and MOTIVATE are relevant for professional development and motivating and inspiring our youth. With years of work in TV and Film and his financial acumen as a …
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From Gangs to Greatness: Ifeanyi White’s Journey of Transformation and Triumph
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58:44From the shadow of gang life to the bright lights of entrepreneurial success, Ifeanyi White’s journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of transformation. In this inspiring episode, Ifeanyi shares how he overcame nearly insurmountable obstacles to become a thriving businessman, devoted father, and impactful community leader…
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Navigating the Women’s Health Journey: Puberty to Menopause with Dr. Marisol Flores
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59:42Join Erin Brinker as she sits down with Dr. Marisol Flores, MD, a dedicated OB/GYN from Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County. Together, they explore the fascinating journey of a woman’s health through every stage of life—from the transformative years of puberty to the complex changes of menopause. Gain valuable insights, expert advice, and pr…
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Recycling Water, Shaping Policy: How EMWD Leads the Sustainability Charge followed by the award-winning author and historian, Dr. Andrew Roberts, in an interview from 2018
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59:45Dive into the cutting-edge world of water sustainability with Joe Mouawad from the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD). Discover how EMWD has earned national recognition for its Recycled Water Outreach and Education program, leading the charge in innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Joe shares the district’s impactful strategies for e…
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Taking Control of Diabetes: Expert Strategies for Prevention and Management with Dr. Alex McDonald
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58:47Diabetes affects nearly 40 million Americans, yet millions remain unaware of their diagnosis. It’s a condition that knows no boundaries, touching lives across all ages, sizes, and socioeconomic backgrounds. With its growing prevalence, especially among younger generations, understanding how to prevent, manage, and thrive despite diabetes has never …
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Fueling Dreams: How the BBOP Center is Revolutionizing Opportunities for Women of Color
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59:51The Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center is shaking up the small business world and transforming lives. Erin is joined by three powerhouse women driving this revolution: Cheryl Chesnut, Vice President of Operations; Jennifer Yturralde, Chief Innovation Officer; and Lakeisha Charles, BBOP client and owner of LDR Cleaning Services. …
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Building a Strong Foundation: The Critical Role of Early Childhood Development
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59:10Research on early childhood development is unequivocal: the first five years of life are pivotal to a child’s neurological, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. Today, Erin is joined by two experts in child development from the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Dr. Latashia Kelly and Nancy Carrillo, to discuss these formative years, t…
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The Incomparable Lacey Kendall Talks About Broadcasting, Journalism and Education
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59:10Lacey Kendall, a highly experienced professional in the field of broadcast media and communication, has an extensive background in various roles such as Recording Engineer, Broadcast Media Consultant/Host, Broadcast-Media Consultant, Professor, Radio Announcer, Co-Founder of a real property brokerage, Chief Executive Officer of a consulting firm, S…
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Unlocking Everyday Peace: Dr. Dravon James on Empowering Women to Achieve Their Next Level of Greatness
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58:44Dr. Dravon James is the Founder of the Next Step Leadership Academy, a company that empowers women to use everything that shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise to reach their next level of greatness. Dr. Dravon is a Transformation Specialist using her Everyday Peace philosophy to coach women on how to master goal attainment. She is the a…
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A Family’s Fight: Triumph, Survival, and the Power of Support in the Face of Breast Cancer
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59:30October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we have an extraordinary story of survival that spans not just one person, but an entire family. Diagnosed at 35, Tasha’s journey is unique—she and her sister battled breast cancer simultaneously. Their mother had faced the disease years earlier, at age 37. In 2015, Tasha and her two sisters were urged …
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Behind the Success: Adam Russell Reveals the Untold Story of His Journey to Becoming a Self-Made Business Leader
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59:20We are thrilled to welcome Adam Russell, a successful business owner, finance professor, and bank owner, to the show. For 15 years, Adam has been a trusted voice on this and other radio programs, but this time he’s pulling back the curtain to share his personal journey for the very first time. It’s easy to look at accomplished business leaders and …
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Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Eating Disorders and Embracing Inner Strength with Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC
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58:16In this powerful episode of Making Hope Happen, Erin Brinker is joined by Margot Rittenhouse, LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a deep passion for helping individuals heal from eating disorders and body image struggles. Margot brings a unique perspective grounded in the belief that every person has the innate ability to rise abo…
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Unlocking the Power of Nonprofits: A Conversation with Jenny Mitchell on Leadership, Impact, and Economic Influence
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59:02Erin is joined by Jenny Mitchell, founder and CEO of Chavender, a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to empowering nonprofits and their leaders. As an executive coach, podcaster, and published author, Jenny is on a mission to inspire more meaningful, impactful conversations. Her impressive credentials include an executive coaching degree from Royal …
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Demystifying B2B Partnerships with Adam Glazer, President of Partner Commerce
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31:43In this episode, Adam Glazer, President of Partner Commerce—a leading affiliate and partner marketing agency specializing in B2B brands—joins host Todd Crawford to discuss the key differences between B2C and B2B affiliate marketing. They dive into the unique challenges of tracking the impact of B2B affiliate marketing and explore strategies to over…
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Navigating Youth Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Ashley Zucker, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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58:45Joining Erin today is Dr. Ashley Zucker, a renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County. Together, they’ll dive deep into one of the most important conversations of our time—mental health. From understanding the unique challenges faced by young people to offering insights on fostering emotional well-bei…
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Theresa Bruno: From Tragedy to Triumph—The Designer Behind Jordan Alexander Jewelry Opens Up About Loss, Resilience, and Reinvention
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59:20As founder and designer for Jordan Alexander Jewelry, Theresa Bruno designed pieces for Oprah, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Hudson, Pink, and Michelle Obama, who named her a favorite designer. She is now host of The Soul Talks Podcast. Theresa Bruno’s life reads like a fairy tale in many ways. Like life, though, fairy tales are often darkened with trage…
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Navigating the New Era of Brand Partnerships with Meta’s Jackie Pimentel, Senior Global Director of Core Ads Product Marketing
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34:35In this episode of the Partnership Economy podcast, Dave Yovanno interviews Jackie Pimentel, Senior Global Director of Core Ads Product Marketing at Meta, about her extensive 14-year career with the company. Jackie shares her journey from an entry-level position to leading a global team, along with tips for advancing your career. The conversation c…
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Navigating the Special Education Maze: Expert Insights with Legal Advocates and Educators
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59:44Imagine having a child with special needs—whether formally diagnosed or not—and finding yourself up against one of the most daunting and complex parts of the public school system: Special Education. That’s exactly what we’re diving into today in this encore presentation, featuring a vital conversation with Inland Counties Legal Services attorneys M…
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Engaging Dialogue on America’s Founding with Esteemed Historians
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58:39Join us for a deep dive into America’s founding with two distinguished experts: Jeff Lowe: A master teacher with accolades from the James Madison Memorial Foundation where he is a Senior Fellow, the American Revolution Institute, and the George Washington Teachers Institute. His extensive knowledge and dedication to teaching the nation’s early hist…
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Q4 is Closer than You Think with Lacie Thompson, Chief Growth Officer of New Engen
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34:12Lacie Thompson is the Chief Growth Officer of New Engen, and in this episode, shares that brands are starting to plan for Q4 earlier than ever in an effort to get access to prime publisher placements and partnerships. Lacie and Todd explore how to approach Q4 planning – using data to your advantage, navigating the changes in Google SERP, and tackli…
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Defying the Odds: Chris Hogan’s Journey Through Dual Cancer Diagnoses with Dr. Jibara
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45:23In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Hogan, a remarkable individual who faced the unimaginable—two cancer diagnoses at once, including stage 3 kidney cancer. Joined by his dedicated urology oncologist, Dr. Jibara from Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County, Chris shares his incredible journey of resilience, hope, and determination. …
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Financial contributor, Adam Russell, talks money and the economy in the IE and around the country. Utilizing a 32 year career of retail, business, commercial and corporate banking and combining that with business ownership, I can assist you or your clients with improving various facets of your business. With a focus on financial forecasting, expens…
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Exploring the Business Side of TikTok with Vana Han, Global Partnerships (SMB) at TikTok
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32:53In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Vana Han, manager of global partnerships (SMB) at TikTok. As someone who has played a pivotal role in building TikTok’s monetization arm from the ground up, Vana offers unique insight into the strategic business planning behind the mega-successful social media app that we all know and love. TikTok f…
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Two young entrepreneurs and advocates, Ulysses Valor and Heather Zappia
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57:24Ulysses Valor has overcome so much in his young life, and he has launched a link of journals and tools to help men struggling with mental wellness, followed by Heather Zappia from the Making Hope Happen Foundation. Her work with youth is setting up the next generation to do great things in San Bernardino. Send us comments and thoughts.…
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Kaiser Permanente Doctors talk about summer health followed by a classic interview with Gigi Hanna from Habitat for Humanity
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58:00Kaiser Permanente Doctors share how to stay healthy in the summer heat. Dennis Khalili-Borna, MD, FACSM, FAAFP Physician-in-Charge, Fontana Family Medicine Regional Physician Lead of Sports Medicine, SCPMG Associate Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Kaiser Permanente, San Bernardino County Phillip Hsu, MD Department of Dermatolog…
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Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino
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58:00Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek
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58:00Nonprofit Executive Coach Jenny Mitchell and a classic interview with author and historian Robert Dallek Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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The Partnership Economy will be back soon with new episodes
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0:34The Partnership Economy by impact.com is going on a brief hiatus, but we’ll be back soon with new episodes. Stay tuned for more great conversations with the industry’s best and brightest partnership experts.By [email protected] (David A. Yovanno and Todd Crawford)
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Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown
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58:00Raven Casas from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and rising nonprofit leader, Brittany Brown Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Greg Hammer, MD, Stanford School of Medicine professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert followed by Adam Russell with a business and economics update Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Aligning Partnerships Through a Shared Purpose with Dan Armstrong, EVP of Distributed Commerce at Ticketmaster
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35:18In this episode, host Dave Yovanno sits down with Dan Armstrong, the EVP of Distributed Commerce at Ticketmaster. An expert on partnerships and eCommerce strategy, Dan has been driving real innovation in the live ticketing industry for a decade. He’s passionate about the importance of storytelling and uncovering the shared purpose that keeps his te…
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April Lewis from CDC Small Business Finance and Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM
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54:57April Lewis talks about CDCs Small Business Finance mini-grant for entrepreneurs, and Dr. Carol Osborne talks about aggressive dogs and what to do about them. Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Assistant Fire Chief for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ralph Tovar and Legendary Architect and Activist, Gregory Villanueva
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58:00Assistant Fire Chief for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ralph Tovar talks about fire safety and preparedness and Legendary Architect and Activist, Gregory Villanueva talks history in Southern California. Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Why Consumers Buy Products from People, Not Brands with Jeanette Okwu, Managing Director at Scale Digital and CEO at Beyondinfluence
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33:36In this episode, host Todd Crawford dives into the creator economy with his guest Jeanette Okwu, the founder and CEO of Berlin-based creator marketing agency Beyondinfluence. Jeanette founded the influencer and brand ambassador marketing agency to help her clients break into the next wave of marketing and drive growth. Todd and Jeanette discuss sta…
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Lt. Jennifer Kohrell from the San Bernardino PD and an business and economics update with Adam Russell
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56:37Lt. Jennifer Kohrell from the San Bernardino PD and an business and economics update with Adam Russell Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Why Content Partnerships are Still Important in the Age of SEO with Jennifer Bentz, VP of Affiliates, Influencers, and Partnerships at Resident Home
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32:30Jennifer Bentz is VP of Affiliates, Influencers, and Partnerships at Resident Home, a company that owns famous mattress brands like Nectar and DreamCloud. Jenn wasn’t always in the mattress space, and has over two decades of experience across industries, experiencing the evolution of affiliates and partnerships. Jenn and Todd discuss focusing on al…
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Jill Henderson from the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley followed by two classic interviews with authors Fabian Nicieza and Roben Farzad
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58:48Jill Henderson from the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley followed by two classic interviews with authors Fabian Nicieza (co-creator of Dead Pool) and Roben Farzad (from NPR's Full Disclosure) Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Lydie Gutfeld from the City of San Bernardino Parks and Joe Mouawad, General Manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District
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57:59Lydie Gutfeld from the City of San Bernardino Parks joins us to talk about the upcoming Festival and Joe Mouawad, General Manager of the Eastern Municipal Water District, chats about water issues and technologies as well as Tap Water Day. Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Connecting with your Audience Beyond Viral Trends with Marcel Floruss, Creator, Founder of One Dapper Street and Creative Director of Aetos Apparel
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33:18When Marcel Floruss started his blog in 2013, it was because he had a passion for men’s apparel and fashion. Over the following years, he has built a massive audience on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube- with over 1 million subscribers on YouTube alone. He and host Dave Yovanno discuss Marcel’s journey as a creator, his connection with his audience an…
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Growing Inland Achievement's CEO Ashish Vaidya talks about education and Adam Russell joins us for an update on the economy
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58:00Growing Inland Achievement's CEO Ashish Vaidya talks about education and Adam Russell joins us for an update on the economy Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Creator of the Berdoo Film, Nishita Matangi and Karina Villasenor from the 100 Mile Club
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56:29Creator of the Berdoo Film, Nishita Matangi and Karina Villasenor from the 100 Mile Club Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Best of Episode: Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, CEO of Americans for Indian Opportunity
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55:47Best of Episode: Heri Garcia, CEO of Thinkwise Credit Union and Laura Harris, CEO of Americans for Indian Opportunity Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im talk about buying your first home followed by a classic interview with the late New York Times bestselling author, Sue Grafton
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58:00Eric Asiedu and Hyepin Im talk about buying your first home followed by a classic interview with the late New York Times bestselling author, Sue Grafton Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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Proving Value to the C-Suite with Kerry Curran, former Chief Growth Officer at Gen 3
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32:10Welcome back to the Partnership Economy podcast! We‘re starting Season 5 off strong, welcoming Kerry Curran, the former Chief Growth Officer at Gen3 Marketing, the oldest and largest affiliate specialty agency in the world. Kerry is a veteran of the marketing and partnerships space with over 17 years of experience and insights that she brings to th…
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Season 5 of The Partnership Economy is here! We’re diving right back into interviews with leaders from all sides of the ever-evolving partnerships industry and answering the question on every marketer’s mind - how do I reach the modern consumer? Join your hosts, Todd and Dave, on April 9th for Season 5! This podcast episode was produced by Quill.…
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Author and Executive Coach, Judy Wilkins-Smith, and an economics and finance update with Adam Russell
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58:00Judy Wilkins-Smith, author of Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns, discusses her groundbreaking research and approach, followed by our finance and economics expert, Adam Russell. Send us comments and thoughts.By Erin Brinker
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