Welcome to the show where brands take center stage for your edification and entertainment. Known as “The MESSAGE Therapist™,” your host Hersh Rephun is a veteran advertising creative, publicist, and comedian.
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How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions.
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Known as The MESSAGE Therapist™, Hersh Rephun has helped 100s of businesses refine their messaging. On BVR, he speaks with founders about the businesses they've built and how they're marketing them to the next level.
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Stefan Fehr and and Modern IQs are Revolutionizing AI Content Creation
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Stefan Fehr is an AI Pioneer & Founder of ModernIQs.com. He is deeply immersed in content creation, content dominance, inbound marketing, business, and entrepreneurship. Stefan's been involved in the world of artificial intelligence since 2019. His expertise lies in crafting intelligent apps, founding an AI App Store, and designing large-scale webs…
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Overcoming Speech Delays with Creativity, Compassion: Carol LaBov
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Welcome to our 100th Episode! Truth Tastes Funny launched with the goal of inspiring us with tips for surviving and thriving in a chaotic world. Hersh's interview with author Carol LaBov is the perfect episode for this milestone. She was inspired to write this children's book, "The Cave Boy Who Would Be President," by her grandson, Cooper. The book…
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Claudia Wyatt: SuperFounder & Self-Doubt Eraser
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Part of our 'Brand Voice Runway' series, this is Hersh's interview with Claudia Wyatt, World’s Rising High Women Leaders Making a Difference in 2023. One of the 10 Most Admired Women Leaders To Follow In 2022. Magnetic Writer, Contagious Enthusiastic Speaker, Inspiring Leader, Certified Confidence, Cognitive Behavior and Life Purpose Coach. Claudia…
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Determined to Serve: from Trauma to Telemedicine with Dr. Luissa K
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Hersh sits down for a one on one with Dr. Luissa Kiprono, CEO, physician and high-risk pregnancy specialist, and USAF veteran. Dr. Luissa is also an inspiring speaker, bestselling author of "Push, then Breathe," thought leader, and women’s advocate. Above all, she is a mother, wife, daughter, and “Ironhuman”. Let’s dig deeper, shall we? Dr. Luissa …
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Bri Seeley on Mindful Success, Brand Identity, and Celebrating Small Wins
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My guest today, Bri Seeley, is an entrepreneurial success designer who works with women to create the next level of success from the inside out. Her methods combine subconscious activations, habit formation, bespoke strategy and accountability to help them become the profitable entrepreneur they see in their dreams. Bri's main products are: A 6-mon…
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Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety: EMDR, Coping Skills, and Living in the Moment with Jamie Vollmoeller
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Jamie Vollmoeller is a clinical therapist, radio show host, and mom with ADHD. On a mission to remind moms and parents that "you are good enough," Jamie has worked extensively with individuals who are experiencing emotional triggers, irritability, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from themselves and those around them. Jamie teaches a very …
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Douglas Dotan on AI's Role in Patient Safety and Purpose-Driven Healthcare Partnerships
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Part of our 'Brand Voice Runway' series, this is Hersh's interview with Douglas Dotan, whose mother died from septicaemia. The condition was misdiagnosed as her having a heart attack; had she been diagnosed and treated with antibiotics in a timely manner she probably would have recovered. She suffered multiple-organ failure and he watched her pass …
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Embracing Self-Love, Body Positivity, and Overcoming the Inner Critic with Dr. Joy Bracey
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Hersh sits down with Dr. Joy Bracey, a licensed professional counselor with a Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership. She teaches self-love, self-healing, and self-awareness online, in workshops & retreats, and as a coach, speaker, and professor. She created the podcast, "The Easy Weigh Out" because she decided to tackle her obesity once and f…
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Bree Noble on Sustainable Music Careers and Diversifying Income Streams
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Part of our 'Brand Voice Runway' series, this is Hersh's interview with Bree Noble, who quit her corporate job as a Director of Finance to pursue music. After a successful run as a touring singer/songwriter, Bree founded Women of Substance Radio to promote quality female artists in all genres. She hosts the Profitable Musician Show Podcast where sh…
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Balancing Business Success with Health Limitations: Simone Giangiordano's Journey
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Simone Giangiordano, creator of BalanceUP® Community, is a business and lifestyle coach with nearly two decades experience as a business analyst and consultant and 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Today, Simone brings hope to those with invisible health challenges impacting the quality of their life and their business success, helping her cl…
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Today, Hersh's guest is Roy Vella, CEO of Next CoLabs. He's a Global Executive (CEO / CRO / CCO) and Stanford JD/MBA who makes sense of AI for the rest of us. Known as a solid revenue leader, serial innovator and growth driver, Roy's the one to get it done by creating and amplifying the go-to-market efforts of impactful companies. Building on a pas…
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Leaving Nothing Left Unsaid, with Adam Zuckerman
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In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh welcomes Adam Zuckerman, co-creator of the card games One More Story and Nothing Left Unsaid. Zuckerman discusses the design and purpose behind these games, which facilitate end-of-life conversations among loved ones. They also delve into Zuckerman's initiative, Buried in Work, which offers resources to …
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Tony Richardson on Harley's Treats, Canine Nutrition, and Social Good
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In this episode of Yes Brand, Tony Richardson shares his inspiring journey from a 24-year U.S. Army veteran to the founder of Harley's Treats USA, a natural dog treats company. Richardson details the personal motivations behind his venture, including caring for his German shepherd, Buddy, a Marine Corps reject injured in Afghanistan. He explains th…
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Transforming Subconscious Behaviors and Finding Balance with Victoria Rader
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Victoria Rader, Ph.D. Possibility Coach™, transformational speaker and founder of YU2SHINE empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers to manifest miracles by uncovering and solving underlying hidden problems and patterns with innovative possibilities, reigniting PASSION and expanding PEACE, PURPOSE, and PROSPERITY. She is an eight times…
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Intentional Living and Success Frameworks with Tom Beal
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"I recorded this interview before I'd met Tom in person or been on the Marketer's Cruise," notes Hersh Rephun of his sit-down with Tom Beal, aka "The Simplifier." "It made me an instant fan, so by the time we got to know each other on the ship, I was starstruck." In Tom's own words: "After being born to teenagers, raised around 4 divorces & 6 marri…
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Embracing Body Positivity and Redefining Fitness with Rachel Lavin
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Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker, Body Love Coach, Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her partner. In 2020 R…
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Sarah St John on Launching Podcasts, AI Impact, and Branding Strategies
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Sarah St John, entrepreneur and podcaster, shares her journey and insights on launching a new podcast. She discusses her podcast production agency, PodPlanet, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of branding. Sarah also introduces her new podcast courses and how to differentiate multiple brands.(0:00) Sarah St John discusses launchi…
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Navigating Career Shifts and Personal Growth with Emily Guerra
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Emily Guerra is a Productivity Life Coach and the creator of The Productivity Flow. Her mission is to empower self-employed women to overcome mindset barriers so they can effectively boost their productivity and reach their fullest potential. Through her blogs (and freebies!), 1-1 coaching, online course, and public speaking, Emily unites lessons s…
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Brian Gregory and the YES Test for Brand Success
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Brian Gregory - who sits down with Hersh on YES, BRAND - is the creator of The YES! TEST, a breakthrough tool for small businesses, media firms, consultants and marketing agencies that's fast and simple to use. The answer is obvious... YES to BOTH! How would you like to get a Mind-Blowing analysis of YOUR company in ONLY 5 minutes - For FREE! Disco…
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Holly Bertone on Comebacks and Taking Responsibility for Health
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Holly Bertone is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast. Holly’s expertise is as a Midlife Comeback Coach for professional women over 40, to help them recover from burnout by ditching the habits and beliefs holding them back, so they can have consistent and sust…
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Donnie Boivin is a highly successful entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. As the CEO of three thriving companies, Success Champion Networking, Badass Business Summit, and Champions Table Mastermind, he is a proven leader in the business community. With five best-selling books under his belt and a top-rated podcast, Growth Mode, Donnie is a recogniz…
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Redefining Success and Mindset Transformation with Carlo Taormina
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Carlo Taormina shares his journey of overcoming clinical depression and suicidal ideation. From his background in personal training and life coaching to a pivotal "hell week" and a life-changing "depression intervention" road trip initiated by his brother, Carlo delves into redefining success and the importance of mindset transformation. Carlo rose…
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Unlocking Brilliance with Andrew Kap Through Gratitude and Self-Trust
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Hersh chats with Andrew Kap about harnessing the power of gratitude and overcoming fear. They delve into Andrew's journey writing "The Last Law of Attraction Book," his new book "Just Feel Good," and discuss his 90-day and 30-day programs. Plus, insights on learning from business mistakes and following inspiration. People can find out more my proje…
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Surviving and Thriving, Effortlessly, with Erin Andrea Craske
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Erin Andrea Craske is a fantastic double-brainer, who simultaneously blends strategy and humanity," said Hersh after interviewing this award-winning strategist with a 20-year career, culminating as Global Head of Consumer Brands. With expertise in strategic development, profitability, leadership, and communication, Erin's an ICF-certified business …
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In Dialogue with Jaclyn Whitt on Faith-Based Screenwriting
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Jaclyn Whitt is a screenwriter, specializing in the Family Friendly and Faith-based genres. Whether the subject matter calls for comedy or drama, Jaclyn has always preferred to tell stories in script form (she has this in common with Hersh!). She received accolades on the uniqueness of her characters and their voices, as well as the complex dynamic…
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