Best Healthy Black Families Inc Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 17: Right to Stay, Right to Return - Berkeley Housing Preference Policy (Part II) 31:36

7M ago31:36

31:36

In this Part II of our three-part interview, we continue our conversation with Anna Cash (Community Development Project Coordinator at City of Berkeley, Jassmin Poyaoan former Program Director of the Community Economic Justice Clinic at East Bay Community Law center and current Program Director at Economic Justice Program at Lawyers Committee for C…

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Episode 16: Grassroots Organizing - Berkeley Housing Preference Policy (Part I) 38:48

7M ago38:48

38:48

In this Part I of a three-part series we are joined by City of Berkeley’s Anna Cash City of Berkeley’s Community Development Project Coordinator, Jassmin Poyaoan former Program Director of the Community Economic Justice Clinic at East Bay Community Law Center and current Program Director at Economic Justice Program at Lawyers Committee for Civil Ri…

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Episode 15: Looking Ahead - Friends of Adeline (Part III) 27:56

7M ago27:56

27:56

In this part III (and final) segment of our interview with Friends of Adeline, we speak with Ms. Ritchie Smith, Willie Phillips, and Chris Schildt about their perspective of the initiative known as Equity for Black Berkeley, its funding and thoughts on solidarity. Contact Guests: Phone (510) 338-7843 Emailfriendsofadeline@gmail.com Facebook https:/…

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Episode 14: The Heavy Lift of Organizing - Friends of Adeline (Part II) 45:00

7M ago45:00

45:00

In this Part II of our three-part interview with key members of Friends of Adeline - a local South Berkeley organization, we continue our conversation with Ms. Ritchie Smith, Willie Phillips, Mari Mendonca, and Chris Schildt. How is the endeavor towards equity situated in the current American culture and its systems? Who do we organize - and how? C…

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Episode 13: I AM - Friends of Adeline (Part I) 41:17

8M ago41:17

41:17

In this Part I of a three-part interview, we meet some key members of Friends of Adeline - Ms. Ritchie Smith, Willie Phillips, Mari Mendonca, and Chris Schildt. These four neighbors that call South Berkeley home tell us who they are and how they (along with other neighbors) came to be the mighty Friends of Adeline. Contact Guests: Phone (510) 338-7…

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276 - Ask Minaa Anything: Creating and Navigating Healthy Friendships 32:25

9M ago32:25

32:25

You sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode she provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about how to handle a friendship you may have outgrown, how to develop healthy two-sided friendships, and when to forgive a friend that betrayed your trust (and how to do it). For more info visit: verywellmind.com/po…

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275 – How to Build Your Sisterhood With These Small Steps from Dr. Joy 43:36

9M ago43:36

43:36

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist. She’s also a speaker and the Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, and host of its wildly popular mental health podcast, which received a Webby award in 2023. In this episode, Dr. Joy sits down with Minaa to discuss her new book, Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Communi…

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Episode 12: Unpacking Racism in Development - Alan Dones (Part III) 30:21

9M ago30:21

30:21

In this last of a three-part interview with Alan Dones, we discuss where the money comes from in development, how the stark contrast of who has access to it and who doesn’t undergirds the continuity of institutional racism, and how that then, in turn, has robbed Black people of building baseline financial security since the inception of this nation…

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274 - How Black Mental Wealth is Key to Life-long Success and Wellness, with Dr. Raquel Martin 42:19

10M ago42:19

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Dr. Raquel Martin is on a mission to radically reimagine Black possibility by promoting Black mental health as key to legacy-building and longevity for generations to come. In this episode, she sits down with Minaa B to discuss black mental wealth -- what it is and what it looks like in practice. Dr. Martin is an experienced licensed clinical psych…

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273 - Technology and Kids: How to Limit Social Media's Impact on Mental Health in Today's World 42:12

10M ago42:12

42:12

Julie Scelfo is the Founder/Executive Director of Get Media Savvy, a nonprofit using pop culture to establish a healthy media environment for kids and families. She is an award-winning journalist, a former New York Times staff writer, a media ecologist, an author, and a parent. Scelfo was moved to start Get Media Savvy after reporting on the youth …

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Episode 11: Communities & Developers - Alan Dones (Part II) 33:31

10M ago33:31

33:31

In this is Part II of a three-part interview with Alan Dones, he breaks down what development is, how the intricacies of community engagement fit into large scale development, and what a healthy relationship between the two might look like. Deepening Knowledge: What Is a Planning Commission? https://www.planetizen.com/definition/planning-commission…

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272 - No More Suffering in Silence: How to Support and Care for New Parents with Postpartum Depression 41:28

10M ago41:28

41:28

Paige Bellenbaum, is a LCSW, and the Founding Director and Chief External Relations Officer at The Motherhood Center of New York. In this episode, Bellenbaum sits down with Minaa B to discuss her experience with severe postpartum depression and how that drove her to fight for education, screening, and treatment for postpartum depression so that no …

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271 - Building Confidence with Model and Self-love Advocate Achieng Agutu 32:38

10M ago32:38

32:38

Achieng Agutu is a Kenyan-born model, and digital content creator, who has made a name for herself through social platforms by serving us a daily bowl of motivation, daily affirmations, self-love and fearlessness.The positivity became a viral sensation, leading Vogue to name her the “Confidence Queen.” Global attention from major brands such as Vic…

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Episode 10: Black Developers - Alan Dones (Part I) 27:10

10M ago27:10

27:10

In this Part I of a three-part interview, we meet Alan E Dones - a third generational local developer in the Bay Area. He shares with us the personal legacy that is his profession, how racism works in housing development to keep people oppressed, and what needs to be done to earnestly fix the current housing situation. Furthering Knowledge: The Cha…

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270 - Ask Minaa Anything: Setting Boundaries and Expectations with Family, Friends and Partners 27:20

11M ago27:20

27:20

You sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode Minaa provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about managing boundaries with an emotionally abusive parent, how to talk about intimacy in a relationship when you and your partner might have different needs, and how to set boundaries with a friend who is consis…

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269 - How Therapy Has Shaped Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter Cassadee Pope 34:42

11M ago34:42

34:42

Over the last 15 years, Cassadee Pope has been a lot of things to a lot of people—leader of seminal pop-punk band Hey Monday, the season 3 winner of The Voice and a platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated country singer-songwriter. Pope is also an ally and activist pushing for social change and a brighter future in a backward world. In this episode, Pop…

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268 - We All Get Lonely Sometimes, But There Are Healthy Ways to Cope With Feeling This Way 41:40

11M ago41:40

41:40

Being lonely really sucks. We've all experienced the moments where everyone we know seems to be busy—we haven't gotten a text back in hours, no one else is at home with us...even our pets can't be bothered with us! While the feeling of loneliness is never fun, we can learn ways to deal with solitude in a healthy way that doesn't start to wreak havo…

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Episode 9: Advising Paradigm Shifts - Creative Development Partners (Part II) 32:56

11M ago32:56

32:56

In this last second half of a two-part interview, Randolph Bell of Creative Development Partners (an organization hired by the City of Berkeley to facilitate communication between the city, a soon-to-be-chosen developer, local community organizations, and Bay Area Rapid Transit - BART) walks us through the different parts of development, the fundin…

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267 - Bridging the Gaps Between Activism, Vulnerability, & Mental Health 45:47

11M ago45:47

45:47

Social activism is hard and often thankless work. However, the small and big wins feel monumental and make the journey toward gaining equity and fair treatment worth it. Felicia A. Henry, LMSW, a social worker and PhD candidate with a focus on race, gender, carceral, and social vulnerability studies shares ways we can preserve our mental health whi…

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266 - Anita Yokota on Using Interior Design as a Therapy Tool 38:20

11M ago38:20

38:20

Your home environment and mood are connected. So, take a moment and look at your home surroundings. How does your home make you feel? Anxious? Sad? Cagey? Whatever emotion just popped up for you likely has something to do with the interior of your home. Even if some negative feelings come up for you—fear not!—because we can use interior design as a…

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Episode 8: Facilitating Community Agreements - Creative Development Partners (Part I) 31:50

12M ago31:50

31:50

In this Part One of a two -part interview, meet Randolph Belle of Creative Development Partners - an organization hired by the City of Berkeley to facilitate communication between the city, a soon to be chosen developer, local community organizations, and Bay Area Rapid Transit (known locally as BART). Who is Creative Development Partners? What is …

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265 - Nitika Chopra on Achieving Community Support & Self Love While Living with a Chronic Illness 37:48

12M ago37:48

37:48

Conditions that last for a year or more and impair daily functioning are called chronic illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some of the most common include heart disease, depression, and arthritis. Living with a chronic illness can be isolating and painful, however, treatment options are available. In this episod…

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264 - Unpacking Anhedonia With Dr. Judith Joseph—What to Do When You Lose Interest in Everything 36:21

12M ago36:21

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When living with certain mental health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or substance use disorder, a common symptom is anhedonia—the inability to experience pleasure from the things that used to bring you joy. In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph aka "social media's favorite psychiatrist" talks about what anhedonia really l…

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Episode 7: Equitable Black Berkeley - The Moving Parts - City of Berkeley (Part III) 37:30

1y ago37:30

37:30

In this last part of our three-part interview with Mayor - Jesse Arreguín, Council Member of District 3 - Ben Bartlett, and Chief of Staff (to the Mayor) - Jaqueline McCormick we continue our conversation on how, as administrators of the City of Berkeley, they took up the challenge of equity as it relates to the city's housing crisis by linking arm…

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A New Season of Verywell Mind, Featuring New Host Minaa B. 1:14

1y ago1:14

1:14

We're excited to introduce Minaa B., who will be hosting a new season of the Verywell Mind podcast starting September 1st. This season, we will be focusing on the power of community and discussing topics such as friendships, navigating difficult relationships, and how to seek support for your mental health. Minaa B. is a licensed social worker, men…

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Episode 6: Why Equitable Black Berkeley? - City of Berkeley (Part II) 27:52

1y ago27:52

27:52

In this part two of our three-part interview with Mayor - Jesse Arreguín, Council Member of District 3 - Ben Bartlett, and Chief of Staff (to the Mayor) - Jaqueline McCormick we continue our conversation on how, as administrators of the City of Berkeley, they took up the challenge of equity in Berkeley's housing crisis by linking arms, brainstormin…

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Episode 5: The Terrain - City of Berkeley (Part I) 28:08

1y ago28:08

28:08

Meet the trio in the City of Berkeley pushing boundaries to try and usher in new solutions to rooted wrongs in housing and development injustices. In this part one of our three-part interview meet Mayor - Jesse Arreguín, Council Member of District 3 - Ben Bartlett, and Chief of Staff (to the Mayor) - Jaqueline McCormick. What got them into public s…

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Episode 4: Equity! - HBF (Part IV) 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

This is the finale of our 4 part conversation with incredible leaders of Healthy Black Families, we will unpack a recently much-used term “equity” as we experience it and what we aim for when we envision it. Most important, we will be discussing how community can and should plug into this incredible work at Healthy Black Families. We are blessed to…

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Episode 3: The Road Ahead - HBF (PartIII) 30:14

1y ago30:14

30:14

This episode is part three of our four-part conversation with Executive Director Wilhelmina Wilson, Deputy Executive Director Ayanna Davis, and the Director of our Board Suzette Chaumette incredible women playing critical roles at Healthy Black Families. This episode looks at how HBF is hoping to organize the community and why. Connect with Healthy…

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Episode 2: How We Got Here - HBF (Part II) 23:32

1+ y ago23:32

23:32

In this Part II of a four-part series Wilhelmenia Wilson (Executive Director), Ayanna Davis (Deputy Executive Director), and Suzette Chaumette (Board President) of Healthy Black Families, Inc. identify some of the root societal reasons for the manifestation of our current housing crisis locally, regionally, and nationally. How did we get here? How …

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263 - How to Be Drama Free with Therapist/Author Nedra Glover Tawwab 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

47:33

Do you struggle to find healthy ways to deal with family dysfunction? If so, you're not alone. Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab has some ideas on how to manage issues with friends and family without all the drama. Some of the things she talks about today are recognizing when you're getting pulled into dysfunction, setting time boundaries, and dealing …

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262 - Friday Fix: A Psychological Trick for Getting Through a Panic Attack 12:34

1+ y ago12:34

12:34

Panic attacks involve an intense fear that comes out of the blue. It creates physical symptoms within the body, such as a rapid heart rate, dizziness, and sweating. Many people live in great fear of when they'll have another panic attack and often worry that it will happen in public. Fortunately, there are some strategies that can help you get thro…

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261 - What Your Dreams Say About You with Hypnotherapist/Dream Interpreter Jesse Lyon 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

35:49

Have you ever wondered why you keep dreaming that you're falling? Or have you ever dreamed that you showed up somewhere without your clothes on? If so, you're not alone. And while you might try to brush off your dreams by telling yourself that they are just your brain telling stories while you're sleeping, there's evidence that suggests your dreams…

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260 - Friday Fix: How Reading Improves Your Mental Health 10:02

1+ y ago10:02

10:02

While it may come as no surprise that reading could be good for your cognitive health, a lot of research shows it can be good for your mental health. In fact, reading might even be good for your social life. The good news is that you don't have to read for long to reap the benefits. There's some research that shows reading for just six minutes a da…

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259 - Be Mindful, Vulnerable, and Real with Actress Jordana Brewster 35:51

1+ y ago35:51

35:51

Jordana Brewster is best known for her role as Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. She's been open about the fact that she's seen a therapist since she was in college, and she says she continues to learn new strategies to improve her mental health. Some of the things she discusses today are how she manages the pressure to develop a 'work/l…

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258 - Friday Fix: How to Gain More Emotional Control 8:57

1+ y ago8:57

8:57

When our emotions go up, our logic goes down. The more emotional we are, the tougher it is to think clearly, make wise decisions, and feel good. Fortunately, you can do many things to gain more control over your emotions. This strategy can decrease the intensity of an uncomfortable emotion so you can make healthy choices for yourself. It's one of m…

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257 - How to Stop Making Everything So Difficult with Author/Business Coach Susie Moore 46:21

1+ y ago46:21

46:21

Do you ever make things harder than they need to be? Most of us do that at one time or another. We overthink things or we beat ourselves up for making a mistake. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to just let things be easy, and author Susie Moore is going to explain how to do that. Susie is a life coach who has written a book called Let…

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256 - Friday Fix: The Best Tool for When You Feel Overwhelmed 10:35

1+ y ago10:35

10:35

Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes. But there are always choices in how you respond to those feelings. Whether you're overwhelmed by too many feelings or feel overwhelmed because you have too much to do, having a plan in place always helps. Amy explains a strategy that will help you prioritize your tasks and distance yourself from overwhelmed fee…

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Episode 1: Who We Are - HBF (Part I) 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

In this Part I of a four-part series meet Wilhelmenia Wilson (Executive Director), Ayanna Davis (Deputy Executive Director), and Suzette Chaumette (Board President) of Healthy Black Families, Inc. Who are they? What led them to this work? What does housing have to do with a human’s overall health? Connect with Healthy Black Families: Website: https…

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255 - How to Find Mental Health Resources That Work for You with Suicide/Abuse Survivor Johnny Crowder 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

45:45

Johnny Crowder is the CEO of a mental health/tech startup. But he wasn't always in a position to help other people. In fact, for many years he lacked hope that there were any mental health resources that could help him. He struggled with a variety of symptoms, and he attempted several different avenues of treatment — but nothing seemed to work. For…

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254 - Friday Fix: How to Deal With Rejection 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

10:22

Whether you get turned down for a promotion or you get ghosted by your latest love interest, rejection stings. But you don't have to let it define you. In fact, you can grow from the pain you experience when someone rejects you. These seven strategies can help you cope with the pain of rejection while also help you move forward better than before.…

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253 - Reshape Your Life with Actress/Author Ali Landry 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

Ali Landry was first spotlighted as Miss Louisiana Teen USA in 1990. She won the Miss USA title in 1996 and then starred in an iconic Super Bowl commercial advertising Doritos. She’s gone on to star in several movies and written a book called Shape Your Life. But Ali’s life hasn’t always been easy. She went through a very public marriage that was a…

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252 - Friday Fix: 10 Signs You Need Better Boundaries 12:04

1+ y ago12:04

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It's easy to blame other people for wasting your time or for ruining your day. It's also easy to feel as though your kindness is being taken advantage of or that other people are using you to get their needs met. That's why boundaries are important. You get to set the rules on how other people treat you. While that can feel uncomfortable at first, …

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251 - How to Get Help When Therapy Isn't Enough with Personal Development Coach Mike Bayer 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

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Mike Bayer is a New York Times Best-Selling author and a top life coach. He's also the CEO and founder of CAST Centers, a Hollywood-based treatment center that provides intensive outpatient services to people seeking help for addiction or mental health issues. In today's episode, Mike explains intensive outpatient services. He talks about how to fi…

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250 - Friday Fix: What the Sentimental Items You Keep Say About You 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

9:46

We all hold onto certain things that have no functional or monetary value. Whether it's an old ticket stub or a shirt that no longer fits, these items often hold a lot of sentimental value. A quick inventory of the sentimental items you hold onto can actually give you some good insight into how you feel about yourself. Research shows there's a clea…

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249 - Jewel: Mental Health in a Virtual World: Unpacking the Details with Jewel and Noah Robinson 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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Singer/songwriter Jewel has always made her struggles with a rough childhood, homelessness, and mental health issues public. She's on a mission to create a platform that will make mental treatment and social support accessible to everyone. She partnered with psychology doctoral candidate Noah Robinson to create Innerworld, a virtual platform where …

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248 - Friday Fix: 5 Self-Care Mistakes That Leave You Emotionally Exhausted 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

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Self-care sounds simple on the surface. It includes anything that improves your mental or physical health. But there are some common self-care mistakes that could leave you feeling emotionally exhausted rather than energized and rested. Here's how to stop making those mistakes and engage in self-care that rejuvenates you.…

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247 - Kelly Slater: Pursue Your Passion Without Burning Out 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

Kelly Slater is the greatest professional surfer of all time! He's been surfing for 46 years and doesn't plan to quit any time soon. Some of the things he talks about are how he stays so passionate about surfing without burning out, the exact things he does every day to manage his mental health, and how he deals with self-doubt. Check out more abou…

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246 - Friday Fix: 5 Mental Strength Exercises You Can Do From Your Couch 10:18

1+ y ago10:18

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People often associate mental strength building challenges with physical endurance tasks. But, you don't have to subject yourself to incredible physical challenges to build mental muscle. In fact, you can build mental strength without even getting off the couch. There are many ways to build mental strength. Here are five of my favorite mental stren…

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245 - Lewis Howes: The Greatness Mindset 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

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Lewis Howes is a New York Times Best-Selling author, industry-leading podcast host, and keynote speaker. His show, The School of Greatness, is one of the top podcasts in the world with more than 500 million downloads. He was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. His new book, …

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