Best Heste Podcasts (2024)

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Hest - Dreaming Up Better Ways to Sleep Outdoors & Everywhere! 55:25

23d ago55:25

55:25

In this episode, Ramon Vela dives into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Aaron Ambuske, Founder of Hest. Eight years ago, Aaron set out to revolutionize outdoor sleeping solutions by creating products that bring the comfort of home mattresses to the great outdoors. Supported by family, investors, mentors, and friends, Aaron navigated startup…

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AION - Navigating Capital: Strategies for Brand Growth 58:51

19h ago58:51

58:51

Welcome to another episode of The Story of a Brand Show! Today, host Ramon Vela brings you a fantastic conversation with Carly Spatt, Head of Business Development, and Jim Shehigian, Senior Vice President and Credit Department Business Head at AION. In this episode, we dive into the crucial role of financial support for emerging brands, especially …

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Gel - For Brands Expanding Internationally 59:45

2d ago59:45

59:45

In today’s episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Patricio Fuentes, the founder of Gel. Patricio shares his fascinating journey in the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) design, and we dive deep into the insights he’s gained from working with domestic and international brands. This episode is packed with valuable takeaways …

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GoodSkin Clinics - A European Approach to a Healthier You 1:05:57

2d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, Ramon Vela interviews Lisa Goodman, Founder of GoodSkin Clinics. Lisa shares her unique journey as a “reluctant entrepreneur” who, despite initial hesitations, has built a successful business grounded in a European methodology for skin treatments. Lisa’s passion for patient care and holistic medical approach…

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Decoding Animal Behavior to Train Robots with EgoPet with Amir Bar - #692 43:16

4d ago43:16

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Today, we're joined by Amir Bar, a PhD candidate at Tel Aviv University and UC Berkeley to discuss his research on visual-based learning, including his recent paper, “EgoPet: Egomotion and Interaction Data from an Animal’s Perspective.” Amir shares his research projects focused on self-supervised object detection and analogy reasoning for general c…

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How Microsoft Scales Testing and Safety for Generative AI with Sarah Bird - #691 57:12

12d ago57:12

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Today, we're joined by Sarah Bird, chief product officer of responsible AI at Microsoft. We discuss the testing and evaluation techniques Microsoft applies to ensure safe deployment and use of generative AI, large language models, and image generation. In our conversation, we explore the unique risks and challenges presented by generative AI, the b…

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Season Two Wrap-up 6:05

14d ago6:05

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This episode is a summary of the episodes from this season and shares a little about the podcast plans for the future. We will be back for Season Three but can't give a re-start date just yet. Remember to like, follow and share Unabridged You wherever you feel comfortable, that way you will be kept up to date with the plans. And these are the links…

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Reap & Glow - Exceptional Botanical Science. Notable 7-Day Results 1:17:28

17d ago1:17:28

1:17:28

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Jeff Avila, Co-founder of Reap and Glow, about innovative skincare. Jeff reminisces about his mentorship under the legendary Jay Patrick at Alacer. Hear firsthand how Jay’s pioneering product development strategies shaped Jeff’s impressive 25-year career in the industry. Jeff passionately shares his commitment…

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Antelope - Building a Resilient and Sustainable Pet CPG Brand 53:20

18d ago53:20

53:20

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, interviews Wendy Wen, Founder and CEO of Antelope, and explores the strategic approach behind the company's success in acquiring and scaling natural pet CPG brands. Wendy Wen shares valuable insights on building a resilient and sustainable business in the competitive pet market. Key …

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Long Context Language Models and their Biological Applications with Eric Nguyen - #690 45:41

18d ago45:41

45:41

Today, we're joined by Eric Nguyen, PhD student at Stanford University. In our conversation, we explore his research on long context foundation models and their application to biology particularly Hyena, and its evolution into Hyena DNA and Evo models. We discuss Hyena, a convolutional-based language model developed to tackle the challenges posed b…

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Transmission A.11: "Earworms" 35:58

18d ago35:58

35:58

The Observer prepares to jump. Meteor showers are a completely normal phenomenon. Emotions are powerful. It’ll get stuck in your head. The eleventh episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching Written by Purpurina & Cameron S…

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Lemon Perfect - The Road to Selling 100 Million Bottles and Beyond 1:02:36

19d ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Lemon Perfect's founder and CEO Yanni Hufnagel. He takes us through the evolution of his innovative beverage company, from the early days of securing investor support to achieving the remarkable milestone of selling nearly 100 million bottles! He candidly discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, shedd…

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Margie Breault: Energy Medicine, the Natural Laws and Organizational Psychology 46:26

21d ago46:26

46:26

In this episode Margie Breault shares her story which starts with a disconnect from self, limiting beliefs and self destructive behavior. Then she is introduced to energy medicine and finds a new path. Margie takes time to speak about organizational psychology, communication, meeting people where they are and the Natural Laws. This episode is full …

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Chirp - The World's Simplest Back Pain Relief 58:53

24d ago58:53

58:53

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Tate Stock, Chirp's innovative founder and CEO. Tate shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from creating the first Chirp wheel out of sewer pipes to overcoming early business challenges with family support. They discuss how Chirp transitioned from a yoga prop to a leading b…

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GoodPop - Good Pops with a Good Purpose 1:02:05

25d ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Welcome to this inspiring episode of “The Story of a Brand,” in which Ramon Vela explores the heartfelt journey of Daniel Goetz, the visionary founder of GoodPop. In this episode, Daniel recounts his experiences, highlighting how believing in others and helping without expecting anything in return can create a ripple effect of positivity and open d…

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Accelerating Sustainability with AI with Andres Ravinet - #689 47:46

25d ago47:46

47:46

Today, we're joined by Andres Ravinet, sustainability global black belt at Microsoft, to discuss the role of AI in sustainability. We explore real-world use cases where AI-driven solutions are leveraged to help tackle environmental and societal challenges, from early warning systems for extreme weather events to reducing food waste along the supply…

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Laura Rubin on Living Life By Design, Not Default 38:50

28d ago38:50

38:50

In this episode Laura Rubin shares her story and her guidance on living a life you design and choose as opposed to floating along with the current. After years of following society’s check boxes, Laura found herself trapped in a cycle of hustle and burnout. But a pivotal midlife moment led to a profound realisation: She was merely surviving on auto…

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OKOKO Cosmétiques Inc - A Formula For Each Skin Type 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, dives deep into the inspiring journey of Oyéta Kokoroko, the founder of OKOKO Cosmétiques, who transformed her personal struggles with acne into a flourishing natural skincare brand. We explore how she navigated the beauty industry without prior experience, leveraging unique products…

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Digioh - How Digioh is Transforming E-commerce Marketing 1:05:37

1M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

In this episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Allison Kelly, Chief Revenue Officer, and Blake Imperl, Vice President of Marketing for Digioh, to explore the intricate layers of career development, personal growth, and the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce marketing. Specializing in direct-to-consumer marketing for brands on Shopify and other platf…

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Gen AI at the Edge: Qualcomm AI Research at CVPR 2024 with Fatih Porikli - #688 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Today we’re joined by Fatih Porikli, senior director of technology at Qualcomm AI Research. In our conversation, we covered several of the Qualcomm team’s 16 accepted main track and workshop papers at this year’s CVPR conference. The papers span a variety of generative AI and traditional computer vision topics, with an emphasis on increased trainin…

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Roar - It's Hydration With a Lot More 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

In this episode, host Ramon Vela sits down with Roly Nesi, Founder of Roar Organic, to explore the remarkable journey behind the brand. Roly shares personal stories of gratitude, the challenges of starting a beverage company, and the pivotal moments that shaped Roar Organic into a leading hydration solution. Discover the inspiration behind their in…

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Vanessa McHardy: Childhood Education, Mental Health and Wellbeing 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

In this episode, Vanessa, an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist shares her story and motivation for the Life Skills for Mental Health and Wellbeing programs she has developed for primary schools. She shares science, research and practical steps to help our kids learn to manage their wellbeing from school age. This is the link to Vanes…

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Grow Together - Navigating Parenthood and Relationships 1:23:26

1M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

In this episode, Ramon Vela interviews Co-founders Aaron Steinberg, MA, PCC, and Jessica Trouillaud of Grow Together. Grow Together is on a mission to normalize the struggles relationships face in parenthood and give couples the tools to overcome them, emerging stronger on the other side. The platform has two virtual courses - one for couples enter…

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Hostage Tape - Don’t Be Held Hostage by Bad Sleep 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

In this episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Alex Neist, the founder of Hostage Tape, for an insightful conversation that explores themes of gratitude, upbringing, personal growth, and the health benefits of nasal breathing. The dialogue is rich with personal anecdotes, life lessons, and expert advice, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in…

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Mad Rabbit - From Shark Tank to Tattoo Titans 48:53

1M ago48:53

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In this engaging episode of “The Story of a Brand,” Ramon Vela is joined by Selom Agbitor, Co-founder of Mad Rabbit, a revolutionary brand in the tattoo care industry. Selom shares the inspiring journey of Mad Rabbit, from its humble beginnings in college to becoming a renowned name after their Shark Tank success. The episode delves into the pivota…

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Wildling - Embracing Holistic Beauty with Wildling 58:26

1M ago58:26

58:26

In this insightful episode, host Ramon Vela engages with founders Jill Munson, Britta Plug, and Gianna De La Torre of Wildling, a pioneering holistic beauty brand, to explore the myriad facets of their brand. We discussed gratitude, customer testimonials, exciting new product launches, and Wildling’s dedication to creating beauty rituals that nurtu…

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Energy Star Ratings for AI Models with Sasha Luccioni - #687 48:26

1M ago48:26

48:26

Today, we're joined by Sasha Luccioni, AI and Climate lead at Hugging Face, to discuss the environmental impact of AI models. We dig into her recent research into the relative energy consumption of general purpose pre-trained models vs. task-specific, non-generative models for common AI tasks. We discuss the implications of the significant differen…

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Dawn Renee Bova: Creativity As a Way Through 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

In this episode Dawn, nurse practitioner, creative artist, author and host of the podcast Catch Some Soulshine shares her story and how creativity can light a path to help your soul shine when life's darkest moments hit. Dawn's website with all her information including the link to her podcast and the Journal she talks about can be found through th…

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Elyse Oleksak - A Shark Ate My Bagel - How We Built Bantam Bagels 48:50

1M ago48:50

48:50

In this episode of The Story of a Brand Show, host Ramon Vela interviews Elyse Oleksak, co-founder of Bantam Bagels and author of the new book "A Shark Ate My Bagel - How We Built Bantam Bagels, A Memoir." Elyse shares the remarkable journey of Bantam Bagels, from a late-night inspiration to a nationally recognized brand. Ramon and Elyse delve into…

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Memo Paris - The Emotional Resonance of Fragrance 53:26

1M ago53:26

53:26

In this inspiring episode, Ramon Vela delves into the entrepreneurial journey of John Molloy, Co-founder and CEO of the renowned fragrance brand Memo Paris. From a career path initially carved out in banking to becoming a prominent figure in the fashion and fragrance industries, Molloy’s story is a testament to the transformative power of belief an…

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Masami - Secret to Having Healthy, Manageable, Beautiful Hair 1:01:37

1M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Ramon Vela interviews Lynn Power, co-founder of Masami, a clean beauty brand focused on hydrating hair care products. Lynn shares her transition from a successful advertising career, working with major brands like L'Oreal and Clinique, to launching Masami and the Conscious Beauty Collective, a group of …

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Afia - Transport Your Tastebuds to the Eastern Mediterranean 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

In this episode, Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, dives into the heartwarming and motivating story of Farrah Moussallati Sibai, Co-founder and President of Afia Foods. With no background in the food industry, Farrah embarked on a journey driven by personal challenges and a profound desire to make a difference. From humble beginnings…

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Cien Chiles - Adding Flavor to Anything and Everything 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

In this episode of "The Story of a Brand," host Ramon Vela interviews Maria Covarrubias, Founder and Culinary Magician of Cien Chiles. Maria shares her inspiring journey from Guadalajara to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing her passion, resilience, and dedication. She discusses the pivotal role of gratitude in her life, highlighting a supportiv…

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Transmission A.10: "Best Minds" 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

The Observer finds a new thread. You've had a part in this since the day you were born. Changes must come from within. Know that we will not shy away The tenth episode of Observable Radio, a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey. Phil van Hest, and Purpurina. Content Warnings: Explicitly Depicted Violence/Squelching Written and Edited b…

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Language Understanding and LLMs with Christopher Manning - #686 56:10

2M ago56:10

56:10

Today, we're joined by Christopher Manning, the Thomas M. Siebel professor in Machine Learning at Stanford University and a recent recipient of the 2024 IEEE John von Neumann medal. In our conversation with Chris, we discuss his contributions to foundational research areas in NLP, including word embeddings and attention. We explore his perspectives…

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Four Pathways to becoming Unabridged and #blackoutpoetry 17:02

2M ago17:02

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This episode summarizes the common four pathways to becoming unabridged that guests have spoken on in their episodes. These pathways are Story Physical Movement Conscious Thought Creativity I also share the exercise of blackout poetry that I have been practicing for the last 99 days. If you are curious to check out the Tuesday Orange project search…

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Scentbird - The Fragrance Destination of the World 56:10

2M ago56:10

56:10

Welcome to our latest episode, in which Ramon Vela delves into Scentbird's fragrant journey, exploring the transformative power of fragrance and the entrepreneurial insights that have driven the brand's success. Andrei Rebrov, Co-Founder and CTO of Scentbird reflects on the critical support from Murat Aktihanoglu of Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelera…

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Chronos: Learning the Language of Time Series with Abdul Fatir Ansari - #685 43:05

2M ago43:05

43:05

Today we're joined by Abdul Fatir Ansari, a machine learning scientist at AWS AI Labs in Berlin, to discuss his paper, "Chronos: Learning the Language of Time Series." Fatir explains the challenges of leveraging pre-trained language models for time series forecasting. We explore the advantages of Chronos over statistical models, as well as its prom…

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Mason Ludlow on Becoming Diamond, Wisdom and Jung 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

In this episode our guest is New Zealander Mason Ludlow, author of the recently released book called Becoming Diamond. Here we discuss the core of his book and go into detail on some of the key concepts of Wisdom, Jungian thought and dream analysis, specializing in life as compared to being a generalist and other topics designed to help the reader/…

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Elo Health - Ari Tulla on the Future of Health, Authenticity, and the Power of Small Changes 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela dives deep with Ari Tulla, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Elo Health, exploring the evolving landscape of health and wellness and the role of technology in shaping our daily habits. Here’s what we covered: * Authenticity in Branding * Social Media and Transparency * The Power of Routine * Overcoming Hea…

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Cerebelly - Give Your Little One a Smarter Start 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this insightful episode, Ramon Vela delves into the captivating journey of Don Clark, the CEO behind Cerebelly, a trailblazing organic baby food company committed to nurturing cognitive development from infancy. From his early days in retail at Target to spearheading Cerebelly, Don shares his vision, including how the Whole Foods model inspired …

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Wildfang - However YOU Want to Show Up in the World, They Got YOU 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this episode, Ramon Vela dives deep into the heart of Wildfang with its CEO, Emma Mcilroy. Wildfang, known for its groundbreaking approach to fashion and inclusivity, owes its success to early supporters like soccer icon Megan Rapinoe. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a fashion enthusiast, or someone passionate about inclusivity and sustainabilit…

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Powering AI with the World's Largest Computer Chip with Joel Hestness - #684 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Today we're joined by Joel Hestness, principal research scientist and lead of the core machine learning team at Cerebras. We discuss Cerebras’ custom silicon for machine learning, Wafer Scale Engine 3, and how the latest version of the company’s single-chip platform for ML has evolved to support large language models. Joel shares how WSE3 differs f…

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Hazel Katherine Larkin: The Power in Naming Expereinces 58:33

2M ago58:33

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In this episode, our guest Hazel joins us via zoom from Ireland. Hazel begins her story by reminding us of the fairytale character Rumpelstiltskin and how he teaches us what power there is in naming a thing. In this episode the named things that are addressed include acknowledging histories of trauma and experiences such as abuse, gaslighting, narc…

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Pandia Health - Revolutionizing Women’s Health Through Innovation 54:05

2M ago54:05

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In today’s episode, Rose Hamilton takes a deep dive into the heart of innovation in women’s health with guest Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Pandia Health. This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA. Launched in 2016, Pandia Health has been at the forefront of revolutionizing access to bir…

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Shopware - Empowering Mid-Market Merchants 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

In this enlightening episode, Ramon Vela sits down with Jason Nyhus, General Manager of Shopware, to unravel the intricacies of the e-commerce industry and the unique position Shopware holds within it. This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands. Our conversation unveils Shopware's journey from i…

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AI for Power & Energy with Laurent Boinot - #683 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

Today we're joined by Laurent Boinot, power and utilities lead for the Americas at Microsoft, to discuss the intersection of AI and energy infrastructure. We discuss the many challenges faced by current power systems in North America and the role AI is beginning to play in driving efficiencies in areas like demand forecasting and grid optimization.…

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Nimble.ai - Fully Autonomous 3PL Fulfillment with Robotics and AI 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Welcome to another insightful episode of “The Story of a Brand” podcast. Today, we're talking with Jonathan Briggs, VP of Sales and Solutions at Nimble.ai, about the future of logistics and Nimble’s groundbreaking role in artificial intelligence. This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and Shopline USA. Hosted by Ramon Vela, this co…

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Rachel Fowler on Becoming Grief Literate 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

Welcome back to Unabridged You. Our guest this week is Rachel Fowler who talkes about becoming Grief Literate and her journey to her understandings. She speaks of her award winning short film titles STILLNESS and her soon to be created Somewhere Very Near. In this episode with Rachel we cover a lot from grief to international travel, AI and mixed t…

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Womaness - Keeping Women Unstoppable 48:26

2M ago48:26

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This episode is brought to you by Compass Rose Ventures and SARAL - The Influencer OS for Brands. In this inspiring episode, Rose Hamilton dives into the remarkable journey of Sally Mueller, the visionary founder of Womaness, a pioneering brand in the menopause market. From her early days at Target to the bold leap of leaving in 2010 and stepping i…

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