Best Jocelyn Lee Podcasts (2024)

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The Presidential Election, Reproductive Rights, and a 'New Masculinity' in the US? - Rob Okun 1:00:52

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With the US presidential election fast approaching, and the unexpected entry of Kamala Harris into the race, gender issues are central to the debate. Polls suggest women are more likely to vote Democrat, and men – including young men – more likely to vote Republican. A particular focus of both campaigns is on seeking to win men over, drawing upon d…

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Ted's Story: Sibling Loss, Estrangement, and Insights from a Therapist on Grief 1:17:24

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Ted delve into his experiences as a therapist, exploring the profound lessons his work has imparted about therapy and the complexities of grief. Ted shares his personal journey through loss, including the suicide of his best friend and the estrangement from his mother and brother. This heartfelt conversation provides va…

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Lonnie Davis on JazzArts Charlotte

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JazzArts Charlotte has been around for 15 years, promoting jazz through education and concerts with top performers from around the world. On this episode, CEO and co-founder Lonnie Davis talks about the group's origins and how it's growing a new generation of jazz performers and fans through education and concerts. Learn more about JazzArts Charlot…

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From the Runway to Reiki: Heceliza Perez's Journey of Self-Discovery and Holistic Healing 32:00

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Send us a text Join us for a transformative journey with Heceliza Perez, a former corporate fashion professional turned spiritual healer. Heceliza shares her inspiring leap from the fast-paced luxury fashion world in New York to a serene life of wellness in Bali. After a life-altering moment in a boardroom, she booked a one-way ticket to Bali and i…

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Fun Cardboard Cat Toys and Playhouses – Dawn LaFontaine of Cat in the Box 41:00

7d ago41:00

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Dawn LaFontaine, founder of Cat in the Box, shares her story of starting a Cat Wool Toys and Playhouses products business out of love for cats and also to be more in control of her working life. Dawn shares some of the challenges she faced in creating her products and also the successes in getting traction from the market and a community of cat lov…

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Making Sense of Parenthood, Caregiving, and Gender - Prof Tina Miller 1:03:54

7d ago1:03:54

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Despite the growth of discourses around ‘involved fatherhood’ and ‘work-family balance’, parenting remains highly challenging and inequitable, with expectations of parents intensifying and much of the load continuing to fall on mothers. This is despite men demonstrating in a variety of settings their capacity to engage in caregiving just as effecti…

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Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham on the Confluence Music Conference

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Charlotte is trying to put itself back on the map as a music city, with an annual conference called Confluence. This year's event is at AvidXchange Music Factory and music venues around the city. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we'll hear from two of the organizers, Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham, about what you'll see and hear. Learn more about the …

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Lizzie's Story: Coping With Loss and Family Ties After Losing Her Mother at 13 Years Old 1:05:04

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In this intimate episode, Jocelyn and her cousin Lizzie share their poignant experiences of losing their mothers unexpectedly five years apart, which also led to the unraveling of their close-knit family unit. Lizzie recounts the sudden loss of her mother at just 13 years old due to complications from Crohn's disease. The conversation dives deeply …

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Brian Meixner and Bill Lawing on North Carolina Brass Band, Ben Sollee on The Long Haul

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The North Carolina Brass Band performs a free concert in Charlotte at First United Methodist Church. It's a night of brass band and pipe organ music featuring organist Evan Currie. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with music director Brian Meixner and cornest Bill Lawing. Plus, we talk with singer-songwriter and classically trained cellist Be…

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Breathwork Breakthroughs with Kurtis Lee Thomas 37:53

19d ago37:53

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Send us a text What if you could unlock profound physical and emotional healing just by changing the way you breathe? In our latest episode of the Electric Spirit Podcast, we welcome the distinguished Kurtis Lee Thomas, an expert in corporate mindfulness and a celebrated keynote speaker, to explore the transformative power of breathwork detox. Kurt…

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2024-2025 Visual Arts Preview

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Museums across the Piedmont are hanging their fall shows. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we have a preview that includes local and regional art at Charlotte's Mint Museum, Surrealism and African American artists at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, a Wizard of Oz-themed show at UNC Charlotte and more.…

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2024-2025 Music Season Preview

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A new season of live music is starting for music groups and venues across the Piedmont. In this Piedmont Arts podcast, we have a few ideas as you plan your listening for the 2024-25 season. We preview what's coming from classical music groups like Bach Akademie Charlotte and 7th Street Concerts , monthly concerts from JazzArts Charlotte , and eclec…

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Resilience and Redemption: Jon Labman's Journey from Trauma to Triumph 35:38

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Send us a text About Jon: Jonathan Labman is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and bullying, plus a long stint in a Christian cult in his mid-20s. He began writing formally in his 30s and did technical writing, writing for a small gay newspaper in Philadelphia, and in the early 2000s wrote his first of four books. Jonathan has recently begun wri…

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Shannon's Story: Losing Her Dad to Suicide and the Power of Friendship in Grief 1:18:42

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide and grief, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care while listening. In this heartfelt episode, Jocelyn and Shannon share their deeply personal stories of loss and the bond they formed in college. Jocelyn was grieving when they first met, and by their junior year, S…

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Gender, the Far-Right, and the Riots in Britain – Dr Elizabeth Pearson 1:02:30

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For one turbulent week at the end of July this year, serious rioting broke out across around 20 towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland. Rioters attacked homes and businesses owned by immigrants, and set fire to accommodation housing asylum-seekers. The riots began near Liverpool after the horrific murder of three young girls in a neighbou…

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2024-2025 Theatre Season Preview

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A new season of theater is coming up across the region. This episode previews Broadway shows at The Blumenthal in Charlotte, children's shows at Children's Theater of Charlotte, and productions at professional and community theaters from Charlotte to Salisbury to Hickory. Pictured: Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role of his musical "Hamilton"; By …

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Creating a Joyful Life: Wisdom from Kate Heartsong’s Humanity’s Cry for Change 47:40

2M ago47:40

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Send us a text Welcome to the Electric Spirit Podcast with your host psychic medium Jamie lynn. Today we welcome back to the show Kate Heartsong. Kate Heartsong is a speaker, author, certified coach, teacher and a Reiki Master/Teacher. Her life journey is a colorful fabric woven with profound wisdom, education and transformative insights, which her…

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Building a Heavy-Duty Dog Accessories Brand - Maria Lee Magaña of Bully Wags 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Maria Lee Magaña, Founder of Bully Wags, shares the story of how she got inspiration for her dog leash and harness business from a challenge that she encountered while walking her own Bully. Maria shares her journey of developing and bringing the product to market, what has worked in terms of customer acquisition and her plans for being more breed-…

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Embracing the Manifestor Within: Marina Pearson’s Journey from People-Pleasing to Empowered Self-Acceptance 32:55

2M ago32:55

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Send us a text In today's episode, we are thrilled to welcome Marina Pearson, a Manifestor in the Human Design system who has undergone a remarkable personal transformation. Marina’s journey was initially marked by struggles with people-pleasing, which hindered her ability to fully embrace her Manifestor nature. She wrestled with fears of rejection…

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Najla's Story: Let's Normalize Discussing Grief After Miscarriage 55:54

2M ago55:54

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In this week's episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly sit down with Najla Butts, a stay-at-home mom of four in Los Angeles, to discuss the often hidden grief of miscarriage. Najla's story echoes the silent struggles of countless women and motherhood. By sharing her personal experience, she hopes to empower more women to openly discuss miscarriage and what t…

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2024-2025 Opera Season Preview

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Hosts Rachel Stewart and David Boraks preview the 2024 - 2025 opera season at companies around the region. Opera Carolina's James Meena talks about his company's season of classic operas, plus a special benefit concert with famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Opera Carolina Piedmont Opera North Carolina Opera Greensboro Opera…

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2024 - 2025 Orchestra Preview

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If you live near Winston-Salem, Hickory, Salisbury, Rock Hill, Monroe, or, of course, Charlotte, you’ll be close to some great music this year. The orchestras in those communities have a variety of concerts planned with varied repertoire. There's Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, but also contemporary composers including a former Miss America who writes …

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Building a Lavender Based Personal Grooming Brand - Jocelyn Sheppard of Appalachian Botanicals 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

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Jocelyn Sheppard, founder of Appalachian Botanical shares the story of how she is utilizing reclaimed coal mining land in West Virginia to grow Lavender and build a natural personal grooming brand while creating jobs for marginalized people in the local community. Jocelyn shares her lessons in scaling business through B2B channels, importance of br…

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Politics, Violence, Ageing: Reflections on a Life Working on Men and Masculinities - Prof Jeff Hearn 59:58

2M ago59:58

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Professor Jeff Hearn has been engaging in academic, activist, and personal work on men, masculinities, and pro-feminism for over 45 years. So how does he reflect on what he has observed over the course of his career, and in contemporary debates? For instance, what are ‘political masculinities’ and how are they playing out in today’s turbulent polit…

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Sudden Loss, Anticipatory Grief, and the Challenge of Feeling Helpless 52:50

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In this week’s episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly have an open and vulnerable conversation about real-time grief and anticipatory grief in their lives. As they both have found themselves in a tough week, supporting loved ones in the face of devastating loss, Jocelyn and Kimberly contemplate how people who have experienced grief can still struggle to sup…

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Building a Kindle Accessories Brand - Louise Rice of Strapsicle 49:00

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Louise Rice, founder of Strapsicle, shares her story of creating a Kindle Strap while on her maternity leave to enable easy reading experience and to prevent the device from accidently falling. Louise shares her lessons in gaining traction early on, success with selling in the US on Amazon, her efforts to scale the business globally, as well as a s…

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Eric Boruff and Tara Villa Keith on the Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival

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The inaugural Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival will take place at Davidson College in early August 2024. The three-day clinic is designed to help young musicians develop their musical skills under the tutelage of professional musicians and broaden their connections to our music community. The festival culminates in a free public concert at …

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How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving (and What to Avoid) 1:00:24

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly share their personal experiences with grief, discussing what support has—and hasn’t—looked like throughout their journeys. They share valuable insights and lessons learned, offering practical advice for those who may not have firsthand experience with grief on how to provide meaningful support. The episode high…

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Shanté Williams on Opera Carolina

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On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Shante Williams, the new general director of Opera Carolina. Williams is a business owner and venture capitalist who has been on the Opera Carolina board for three years. She talks about the upcoming season, her passion for new operas, and about the group's future.…

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Change Your Space, Change Your Life with Julie Ann Segal 55:59

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Send us a text Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Julie Ann Segal, a renowned interior designer with over 30 years of experience, to our podcast. Julie is the founder of Metro Interiors, a leading design firm based in Plymouth, Minnesota, known for its innovative and transformative design solutions. She is also the author of the insightful bo…

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Disrupting the Pet Products Industry - Adam Baker of SodaPup 1:03:59

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Adam Baker of SodaPup shares his experiences in applying business principles learned from successful career in the footwear and apparel industry (Nike, Crocs etc.) to the pet industry. Adam shares his lessons in growing the business through strategic partnerships and contracts to pay for expensive moulds for his products as well as getting distribu…

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Creating Space for Stillness: The Affirmate Approach with Rudy Daniel 40:35

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Send us a text Today, we are joined by Rudy Daniel, a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and philosopher dedicated to the realm of mindfulness. His journey of self-exploration ignited in his mid-thirties, a pivotal time when he began questioning the deeper meaning of existence. Seeking more profound experiences beyond the routine of accumulating possess…

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Disrupting the Nanny Agency Business - Kristy Bickmeyer of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency 44:52

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Kristy Bickmeyer of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency, shares how her entrepreneurial mindset enabled her to start a Nanny Agency and disrupt the traditional contracting and payment model. Kristy has been able to scale her business with a franchise model and is utilizing a custom software solution to streamline the booking and payment process.…

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Challenging Porn, Championing Boys - Daniel Principe 59:59

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Why should we all be concerned by the content, production and dissemination of pornography today? What is the impact of the normalisation of porn culture on boys and young men? How can we help them to reject harmful and inequitable sexual behaviours and attitudes, live up to the values they hold, and build healthy, mutualistic relationships? In thi…

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Sara's Story: Life After Suddenly Losing Her Best Friend and Accepting Her Son's Autism Diagnosis 50:44

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In episode eight, Jocelyn and Kimberly speak with Sara Lovestyle (@saralovestyle), venture capitalist, angel investor, content creator, podcast host (@influencetoequity), and mom, who shares her very intimate story with us about how she has experienced variations of immense grief throughout her life - from suddenly losing her best friend in 2022 to…

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Awaken the Soul with Indra Rinzler 1:32:18

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Send us a text Today, we are thrilled to welcome back a special guest, Indra Rinzler. Indra recently spent the last few months living in India. He is here to talk about the Awakening of the Soul and his spiritual experiences. For 50 years, Indra has been deeply involved in spirituality and Vedic astrology. Since 1999, he has been studying and shari…

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Carl's Story: Navigating Loss, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose After Losing His Brother and Father 1:01:20

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly invite their very first guest to share his grief journey with all of us. Carl Foreman Jr., an actor and comedian, bravely talks about the devastating losses he endured back to back and what life has been like since losing two of the people he leaned on and related to most. Carl’s story of grief is raw and unfil…

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Inequality and Men’s Health - Prof Derek Griffith 59:35

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Across the globe, men tend to have a lower life expectancy than women. Although there are still significant challenges facing women’s health, on issues ranging from cancer to suicide, men are faring badly. However, a closer look reveals that this picture varies significantly across different groups of men. Why is that? What role does masculinity pl…

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Death Anniversaries, Birthdays, And How We Get Through Them 29:40

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In episode six, Jocelyn and Kimberly discuss what it’s like to grieve during birthdays and anniversary dates of their lost loved ones and why these specific days feel so heavy to move through more so than others. They each share personal stories of their grief journeys and how they attempt to create positive experiences during otherwise hard days t…

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Dr. Hilary Green on Juneteenth

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Juneteenth marks the date on June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last remaining enslaved people in Texas. We talk with Davidson College historian Hilary Green about how Texas commemorations in the 19th century led to the declaration of a national holiday in 2021. We also get an overview of the Juneteenth ev…

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Beyond the Badge: A Spiritual Odyssey with Evidential Medium Richard Branconi 43:12

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Send us a text Welcome to the Electric Spirit Podcast with your host Psychic Medium Jamie Lynn. Today we welcome Evidential Medium Richard Branconi. Richard Braconi is a retired Undercover Narcotics Detective and Criminal Investigations Detective who served 27 years with the Hamilton Township Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Off…

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Ep. 36 | Finding Energy Savings in Oil and Gas Mining and Extraction 1:06:02

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In 2016, the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) worked with Foresight to source and vet technological solutions that could replace or supplement conventional hot water production approaches in either new or existing mining operations without using existing (or new) steam resources for heat exchange purposes. This is the story of that ch…

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Focus on Charlotte Bach Festival 2024

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Bach Akademie Charlotte’s 2024 Bach Festival returns to various locations around Charlotte and this year’s festival is called “Bach Akademie Charlotte Goes to Italy.” While it is indeed a Bach festival, it’s bookended by opening and closing concerts that focus on music from Italy, namely Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 . We …

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Navigating Healing: Our Journey Through Therapy After Loss 51:38

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly break down the realities of seeking therapy post-loss and bring to light their experiences. In their differing stories, one commonality they found is that even when you have a safe space to talk about grief, it still feels difficult. Yet they have both persevered, given how invaluable it has proven to be and ho…

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Rodney Marsalis on Summer in the Springs

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Trumpeter Rodney Marsalis is a member of the famous New Orleans musical family and the leader of the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. We talk to Marsalis about his career and the group's upcoming concert at Gardner-Webb University. Learn more about the Summer in the Springs with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Concert Pictured: Th…

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Awakening the Divine With Jocelyn Cruz 44:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the profound journey of healing and empowerment with Jocelyn Cruz, a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Professional. Join us as we explore the intersection of yoga, Ayurveda, and spirituality, and how they can catalyze holistic wellness, especially for women. Jocelyn shares insights on recl…

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Building a Wholesale Fashion and Lifestyle Brand - Young and Josh Kim of Ellison + Young 1:00:56

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Young and Josh Kim of Ellison + Young share the story of successfully transitioning from running a 10 store retail fashion and jewellery chain to an online wholesale Fashion and Lifestyle brand after COVID pandemic closures. They share how they have applied the lessons from their retail experience to create a strong supply chain, utilize multiple s…

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Men in Politics as Agents of Gender Equitable Change - Dr Ján Michalko (ALiGN) 59:19

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Why do most men in politics avoid describing themselves and their politics as ‘feminist’? If they do support gender equality, why do they prefer instead to be called allies, advocates or supporters? What does this mean in practice for what men politicians do to promote women’s rights, and address harmful masculine norms? How are they seen by femini…

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After The Funeral: Adjusting To Our New "Normal" 31:19

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In this episode, Jocelyn and Kimberly talk about their very different lives after loss and how they each attempted to cope. Given their differences in their grief stories, their coping mechanisms offer two very different perspectives, signifying further, no two grief journeys are the same. From Jocelyn finding herself grieving at only 16 living at …

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Daniel Wiley on the Salisbury Symphony

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The Salisbury Symphony has been looking for a new music director this season, and they will audition their final candidate at their concert called "Hope and Lifting." Daniel Wiley will conduct the orchestra in music of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and Omar Thomas. Wiley is currently assistant conductor with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops. …

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