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We are living in a time and a place of great confusion and fear. CS Lewis referred to this murky world as the Shadowlands. Welcome to Extreme Times, where Dr. Gregory Reid helps believers and seekers of truth to navigate these uncertain days with faith, The Word of God, and practical counsel and insight. Sit back, listen and be encouraged and challenged to stand strong through whatever storm may come.
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How do you win? What's the key? As we travel through this life we call ours, we experience a multitude of emotionally draining challenges and enjoy highs that are beyond comprehension. In this podcast, Gregory Collins interviews a variety of people to learn about the experiences that shaped them as people. There are various topics discussed in each episode that people have learned from or are continuing to struggle with, including losing, winning, love, relationships, mental health, parentin ...
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Homegrown With G Cole

Gregory Cole, G Cole, Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Writer, Podcaster

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A candid, funny, unbiased view of real life events and how they affect our communities, through the eyes of Singer/Songwriter/Podcast Host, and music enthusiast G Cole. The Ocho Rios Jamaica born "G Cole", who now resides in Ft Lauderdale Florida talks to Artists, Entrepreneurs, Music legends, Community Leaders, Politicians, Health professionals, and members of the Diaspora etc. There is no room for boredom, as between conversation he will take you on a Reggae ride, with some sweet Reggae music.
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Talking SME with Ten2Two … eavesdropping on the experts

Ten2Two - Experts in Flexible Recruitment and Consultancy

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Ten2Two works with business large and small across all sectors and industries and has fascinating conversations every day about how businesses are adapting and leading in these changing and uncertain times. Our new series, Talking SME, lets you join us for these conversations to get insights, learnings and advice from a broad range of business leaders. Our guests talk about a subject close to their hearts and share their personal insights for your benefit. Give yourself a short break to hear ...
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Rachel Downey is a millennial founder, executive producer, and CEO. And she has lots of questions. Join Rachel as she sets out to ask her toughest questions about leadership, life, and honing her craft to some of the most inspirational people she knows.
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Ruth George, HR Consultant and Herts CIPD Chair, talks about the challenges HR can pose for a SME, the importance of offering flexibility to employees and why small businesses can't afford to miss the AI boat. Ruth is a Chartered Member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) with over 25 years' experience in senior HR manage…
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Baljit Kaur, Founder of Innate Consultancy and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion champion, talks about the challenges Diversity, Equity & Inclusion can present for an SME, whilst offering actionable changes and starting points that can help to get the ball rolling. Baljit helps companies design a diverse workforce and inclusive cultures achieving excel…
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The word Legend is being used way too loosely these days in the ream of Reggae Music. So G Cole decides to speak on it, for what he is hoping will be the last time. Check out G Cole new single, "Your Love" https://music.apple.com/us/album/your-love/1731159700?i=1731160039 Get G Cole's catalog here. https://gcole.bandcamp.com Please Subscribe to our…
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Premiere Vocalist and Lead Singer for the band, Third World, Mr A.J Brown stops by the Homegrown studios to catch up with G Cole and drop off his Brand New Album, "Shots Of Love" Get A.J. Brown's New Album "Shots Of Love" https://music.apple.com/us/album/shots-of-love/1703491344 Check out G Cole new single, "Your Love" https://music.apple.com/us/al…
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G Cole speaks with Industry Legend, Mr Copeland Forbes O.D. about his days and memories, being a manager to many of Reggae and Dancehall's Legends. He chronicles all this in his new book, "Reggae My Life Is" Check out G Cole new single, "Your Love" https://music.apple.com/us/album/your-love/1731159700?i=1731160039 Get G Cole's catalog here. https:/…
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G Cole sits with one of Jamaica's Legendary Broadcasters, The Captain, Collin Hines. They talk about Radio, The Music, The Legacy, and The Future. Check out G Cole new single, "Your Love" https://music.apple.com/us/album/your-love/1731159700?i=1731160039 Get G Cole's catalog here. https://gcole.bandcamp.com Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel h…
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Imagine trying to raise money in instrument science during the Elizabeth Holmes scandal. That’s exactly what happened to Ellen Williams. She’s the VP of Business Development at Exum Instruments, who developed an actual mass spectrometer box that can give you the full periodic table of anything you test in a matter of minutes, without using a full l…
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In this replay episode, As Rachel is investigating what makes the best brands the best as she grows her own company and brand. What makes brands stand the test of time? Enter Kristin Hillery, Head of Brand and Content at Voiceflow. She’s been crafting and strategizing brand-defining content for over a decade. Her answer? Take inspiration from what …
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Welcome to another episode of Voicemails with Rachel: Creator Edition. As we're all exploring and redefining what it means to build a brand with a media-led strategy, Rachel asks the most innovative people she knows for their thoughts and questions to help us all create better, human, intentional content. (This is a special series part of the TACK …
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James Ker-Reid, top SaaS and technology sales leader and co-author of two bestselling books, talks about the challenges of creating a robust, enduring sales framework whilst in a fast-moving start-up. Discussing his simple, proven framework, he covers the key elements needed for sales success. James has a background in B2B SaaS and IT consultancy, …
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Chris O'Riordan, Founder and MD of Firestarter Business Solutions, talks speed planning and how it can be the answer to your SME planning woes, why the best plans never exceed a single A4 sheet of paper and how not to get lost in a jungle of KPI's. Chris is a specialist in sales excellence, organisational structure & design, sales training and chan…
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G Cole catches up with Singer/Songwriter/Entrepreneur Jahdon. They talk about Jahdon's flourishing Entrepreneurial endeavors, they also talk about Jahdon's latest single "Pain", penned about the artist's recent bout with personal tragedy and how he overcomes with the help of his music. Check out Jahdon's new single, "Pain" https://music.apple.com/u…
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G Cole speaks with Soulful Singer, Sailor Jane about her brand new single, a unique rendition of Sade's "No Ordinary Love" Check out Sailor Jane's new single, "No Ordinary Love" https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-ordinary-love-single/1710122580 Get G Cole's catalog here. https://gcole.bandcamp.com Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://yo…
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In this Episode, G Cole talks with Legendary Singer/Songwriter Hopeton Lindo and Songstress Novel-T, as they perform their latest single "Don't Know Much" Check out Hopeton Lindo's new the album "Purpose" https://music.apple.com/us/album/purpose/1715929067 Get G Cole's catalog here. https://gcole.bandcamp.com Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel…
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Welcome to another episode of Voicemails with Rachel: Creator Edition. As we're all exploring and redefining what it means to build a brand with a media-led strategy, Rachel is asking the most innovative people she knows for their thoughts and questions to help us all create better, human, intentional content. (This is a special series part of the …
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Welcome to the first episode of Voicemails with Rachel: Creator Edition. As we're all exploring and redefining what it means to build a brand with a media-led strategy, Rachel is asking the most innovative people she knows for their thoughts and questions to help us all create better, human, intentional content. (This is a special series part of th…
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Stuart Hearn, HR and Technology Entrepreneur, talks about the challenges of managing people in today’s uncertain business environment and how business owners and managers approach the tricky balance they seek between ‘doing the day job’ and effectively managing their teams. Stuart is an experienced HR and Technology entrepreneur, having founded and…
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How do you maintain motivation when you’re bored? What can you do to help stay engaged in working towards your goals? Rachel turns to Joe Mills, sales leader at Element Three, for his strategies for keeping his motivation and drive for progress in high gear. Rachel and Joe dive into the topic of maintaining motivation and finding the drive to keep …
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While nothing is perfect, how close can you get? In your work product or in life. Rachel turns to Reid Morris, Sr. Marketing Manager at Element Three to answer this question. His high standard for video and podcasting content alone inspired her to ask this question (check those out below). But what seems like an inquiry into how perfectionistic we …
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In this Episode, G Cole talks with Legends of Jamaican Cinema, Theatre and The World Stage Check out the album "This Music" https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-music/1702403638 Get the single "Peace Of Mind Is A Holiday" https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-of-mind-is-a-holiday/1628617087?i=1628617096 Get the brand new single "I Know Your Story…
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Are you team choose-your-own-adventure? Or team go where life takes you? Jackie Yafremava, Head of Delivery Services at Share Your Genius, left Rachel a voicemail seeking advice on transitioning from a mindset from the latter to the former. So how does Rachel choose her own adventure? She shares her insights on prioritizing personal goals and empha…
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Founders’ stories captivate us. We love hearing about bringing a new idea to life. But it’s not always easy. As Rachel was reflecting on her own founder’s journey, she called up her friend, co-founder and CEO of Qualifi, Darrian Mikell, and asked: What traits do successful founders have in common? And how do those traits shape your thought leadersh…
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In this Episode, G Cole talks with Veteran Broadcaster and former Track and Field Coach and Former Jamaican Track Star Mr Tony Carr about life in a pre independent Jamaica. Check out the album "This Music" https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-music/1702403638 Get the single "Peace Of Mind Is A Holiday" https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-of-min…
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In this Episode, G Cole catches up with Singer/Songwriter Kristine Alicia. They talk about love, loss, starting over and her upcoming project that he dubs "The Love Album" Check out the album "This Music" https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-music/1702403638 Get the single "Peace Of Mind Is A Holiday" https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-of-mind…
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The Bob Marley Movie Trailer "One Love" was released and Jamaicans are in an uproar. G Cole speaks on the nuances, and why the people are feeling the way they do. Check out the album "This Music" https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-music/1702403638 Get the single "Peace Of Mind Is A Holiday" https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-of-mind-is-a-hol…
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If you listen to this podcast, you’re probably a high performer. You’re working towards something. You have goals. You work hard. (You probably play hard too.) But we can’t do the big things without discipline. And we can’t invest in what matters most if we can’t figure out how to put our phones down and put work away. So what can we do? Rachel tur…
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As Rachel grows her own company and brand, she’s often investigating what makes the best brands the best. What makes brands stand the test of time? Enter Kristin Hillery, Head of Brand and Content at Voiceflow. She’s been crafting and strategizing brand-defining content for over a decade. Her answer? Take inspiration from what left an impression on…
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Brandi Starr is COO of Tegrita, who hosts the Revenue Rehab podcast. She met up with Rachel at a recent event, and left her a voicemail—how do you define your thought leadership strategy? And how do I bring my own thought leadership to the table when I’m the interviewer on my show to help my expertise shine? Rachel has 5 steps to help hone in on yo…
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It Must Be A Duppy Or A Gunman. G Cole Sits with the Legendary Mr Ernie Smith Check out the album Ocho Rios: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ocho-rios/732105437 Get the single "Peace Of Mind Is A Holiday" https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-of-mind-is-a-holiday/1628617087?i=1628617096 Get the brand new single "I Know Your Story" https://music.a…
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In This Episode, The Legendary Freddie McGregor stops by after a major health scare to bring us a brand spanking new album, "A Breath Of Fresh Air" Check out the album "A Breath Of Fresh Air": https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-breath-of-fresh-air-extended-version/1691614633 Check out the album Ocho Rios: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ocho-rios/…
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G Cole rings in International Reggae Day with Reggae/Dancehall Sensation, Wayne Wonder. They catch up on the legacy, the music and the future. Wayne Wonder performs live inside The Homegrown Studios. Check out the album Ocho Rios: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ocho-rios/732105437 Get the single "Peace Of Mind Is A Holiday" https://music.apple.co…
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Are downloads a sign of podcast success? Or is the attention we give them driven by ego? Rachel turns to Jillian Hoefer, Share Your Genius’ Strategic Lead and Creative Director to set the record straight: downloads are a metric of performance, but not necessarily an indicator of success. So what do we mean by that? What constitutes true success for…
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Spurred on by an article spouting that downloads are the best metric to track when it comes to podcast success, Rachel Downey turns to Jillian Hoefer, Strategic Lead at Share Your Genius for not only a voicemail, but an entire phone call (that she recorded) to dive into this discussion. And spoiler—they believe downloads are vanity metrics. Rachel …
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What happens when a brand has a really good culture and a really good brand? What kind of impact can they have? What’s the intersection there? Rachel turns to content strategy expert, Alex George. Alex has led brand and digital marketing strategy for powerhouse brands—think Meta, PayPal, Huffington Post, and Tech Crunch in collaboration with global…
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What are the core tenets of a successful, long-term brand strategy? Rachel turns to content strategy expert, Anum Hussain. Anum is a content leader with 12+ years of experience at the intersection of marketing, media, and entrepreneurship. From building HubSpot's early content playbooks to running an AI news startup to becoming the first content ma…
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Canada lifts visa restrictions for 13 countries including 7 in the Caribbean. JAMAICA IS NOT ONE. Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Morocco, Panama, Philippines, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay. Is the romance over? did Canada Breaks up with Jamaica. Ch…
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G Cole sits with Antigua's Reggae Ambassador Causion, to premiere his brand new project "The Mission Is In Progress", an album of faith, love, triumph and testimony. After undergoing devastating life changes, Causion returns triumphant. Get Causions Brand New Ep, "The Mission Is In Progress": https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-mission-is-in-progr…
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Coming off his 62nd Birthday bash and celebrating 46 years in the music industry, Reggae Icon Ed Robinson sits down with G Cole to talk about his brand new Project, The Gemini Ep. Get the Gemini Ep Now: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-gemini-ep/1692765179 Check out the album Ocho Rios: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ocho-rios/732105437 Get t…
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What do you do when your creative juices have pretty much dried up? When you need a jolt of creativity and new ideas, what do you turn to? Share Your Genius’s own Sarah Duvendack and Kassidy Zurbuch left Rachel a voicemail to get her opinion. Rachel’s shortlist: Reading fiction books Consuming content in different forms than where you create Seekin…
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This might be one of the hardest questions we’ve posed on this podcast, and none other than our host, Rachel Downey, is here to answer it. Kassidy Zurbuch, Show Manager at Share Your Genius, reached out to ask how do you define success in your career, and to dig deeper—how does that relate to the career ladder? It’s not always about titles and mone…
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