Best John Ruskin Podcasts (2024)

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Maximizing Success in Pre-Construction: How to Improve Collaboration, Affordability, and Certainty of Outcome 55:21

1d ago55:21

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Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive coaching approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me It’s a common misconception that pre-construction consists solely of estimating costs based on drawings and coordinat…

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Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape 1:03:42

2d ago1:03:42

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Health is not something that can be achieved with mere thought. It takes patience, consistency, and the ability to figure out what’s good for you and be brave enough to adjust. Some may think achieving health is following some difficult daily routines, but in truth, it’s the continuation of the simplest things that will make you healthy eventually.…

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Timber Takeover: Why Wood is the Next Big Thing in Commercial Construction 30:46

3d ago30:46

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Are you looking to build an aesthetic workplace with a calm environment, pleasing background, and radiation of good vibes? Mass timber can bring that vision to life. Today, our guest is Ricardo Brites, Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber, a wood product manufacturing company in British Columbia. He is a committed structural engineer…

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Transform Your Technical Writing: Strategies for Better Readability and Response 35:24

23d ago35:24

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Are you struggling with finding the desired outcome of your technical writing? You might’ve been overlooking some crucial details that make your writing doesn’t deliver the message to your audience properly. Pam Hurley is the founder of Hurley Write, which provides customized writing and reviewing workshops for world-class companies. Pam started he…

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Episode 124: Dickie Smothers TV Icon and Trailblazer: PART II 21:06

28d ago21:06

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Dickie Smothers is an American TV legend, composer, actor, musician, and comedian. While he distinctly stands out in his own right, he was one half of The Smother Brothers with his elder brother Tom. The Smothers Brothers formed in the late 1950s and appeared on numerous television shows, including two shows of their own, a sitcom from 1965 to 1966…

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Episode 123: Dickie Smothers TV Icon and Trailblazer: PART I 19:36

14d ago19:36

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Dickie Smothers is an American TV legend, composer, actor, musician, and comedian. While he distinctly stands out in his own right, he was one half of The Smother Brothers with his elder brother Tom. The Smothers Brothers formed in the late 1950s and appeared on numerous television shows, including two shows of their own, a sitcom from 1965 to 1966…

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Episode 122: Kristin Owens Sets Sail with her Debut Novel, Great Characters, and High Seas Adventure 22:00

14d ago22:00

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Kristin Owens, Ph.D, is an award-winning faculty member with over 25 years university experience. Now a full-time writer in sticky southwest Florida, Kristin has over 100 bylines with celebrated magazines such as Writer’s Digest, Wine Enthusiast, and 5280. Her personal essays have won New Millennium Writing Awards honorable mention, awarded finalis…

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Episode 121: Sarah Johns Makes a Splash with the Debut Novel 20:43

14d ago20:43

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Sarah Johns is a writer and producer. After studying in South Africa, Hungary, Israel and Germany, she graduated from McGill University before attending film school in Sydney, Australia. A brief return to Minnesota became permanent after receiving an offer to work for the Minnesota Film Commission. In between writing sessions for her own projects, …

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The Crucial Question for Family Businesses: Family Needs or Business Priorities? 52:48

18d ago52:48

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Family or business first? Have you ever wondered? There's no right or wrong answer for that. It depends on what people believe or how they've been taught to believe. While some people implement the family-first business, others believe in the business-first family. Both may seem right from different perspectives, but there's more to it than just be…

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Poetry Readings for Summer 25:53

1M ago25:53

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An enormous welcome back for The Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for a selection of charming Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the Summer season. Expect hot, heavy imagery and fragrant floral blooms from Dante and Christina Rossetti, William Morris and A.C. Swinburne as well as one of Sarah's own excellent compositions. For …

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Shaped by Sacrifice: How a Soldier's Death Forged a Mission-Driven Leader 47:40

29d ago47:40

47:40

A leader is many things, but most importantly, a leader should be someone willing to take accountability, even if some things are out of their control. A great leader should have the ability to prove that actions speak louder than words. In this week’s episode, we have the absolute pleasure of conversing with an exceptional author, keynote speaker,…

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Master Pursuit Marketing: Learn to Build Trust, Focus on Client Needs, and Secure Your Dream Projects 51:51

1M ago51:51

51:51

Maintaining a healthy relationship takes hard work, no matter how personal or professional. It takes time and trust. To pass through the initial steps of building a relationship, you have to be patient and faithful. In this week’s episode of the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of conversing with another industry professional, Fawn Radmanich, …

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From Commander to Coach: Shifting Leadership Styles in Construction 49:00

1M ago49:00

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Being a leader is not just about the role, it's about the goal. The goal is to witness the growth process of those who work under you. A great leader knows when to be a coach and when to be in command, as both are necessary in the workplace. This week’s episode features Jake Thompson. Jake is a leadership performance coach, keynote speaker, and aut…

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John Ruskin 55:36

2M ago55:36

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It is a pleasure to welcome Sara Atwood and Gabriel Meyer from The Ruskin Art Club (founded 1888!) to discuss the life, works and legacy of the great John Ruskin. Sara and Gabriel discuss the long-lasting impact Ruskin's work has had on art and culture, as well as his considerable influence on the Pre-Raphaelites. To find out more please visit: htt…

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Netflix Culture - The Best Work of Our Lives 41:58

2M ago41:58

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One of the most unique things about being human is that we keep learning new things every day. Everywhere we look, there’s knowledge about something we haven’t heard but might be important to our existence. As we continue this path to knowledge, we might meet the most unique cultures that stand as a beacon of light that guides us and offers us the …

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Building the Future with 3D Printing 31:37

2M ago31:37

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The world constantly changes with new technologies. They proceed with providing better versions of the existing technologies. 3D printing is one of those technologies that continues to grow and change the world with each footstep. In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we’ve got to have the most intriguing conversation about 3D printin…

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Modest but Mighty: The Realistic Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption in Construction 34:55

3M ago34:55

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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are having a quick sneak peek into the world of electrical machinery where we discuss the cost difference between electric vehicles and diesel machinery, the replacement and application process, environmental concerns about lithium mining and its current progress, the involvement of heavy machinery i…

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The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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It is a pleasure to welcome Dr Caroline Kaye to the podcast to discuss Holman Hunt's iconic 'The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple'. Speaking of the depth of colour, religious symbolism and the crowded use of space, Caroline shows us how Holman Hunt's work has striking parallels with Renaissance works such as Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. For mo…

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Synchronicity: The Power of Integrating Form and Function in Construction with Hans Lorei 48:31

3M ago48:31

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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we are joined by Hans Lorei, a designer based in the Nashville Metropolitan Area. In this conversation, we bring you a glimpse of the designer world where we discuss commercial and residential spaces, the key elements of a great space, the unique kinship between music and design, and many more topics re…

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Carrots Over Sticks: How to Incentivize Labor to Hit Budget and Schedule 45:16

3M ago45:16

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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, We take a close look into the mind behind yet another thriving industry expert, Michael Fortinberry, co-founder and COO at Protiv. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the connection between motivation and brain, communication and teamwork, the pillars of successful company culture, incentives and …

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EPISODE 45 with Sheila Athens, Jan Heidrich-Rice, Christine Gunderson, and Zelly Ruskin 27:43

2M ago27:43

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This episode shines a light on women’s fiction stories filled with characters that will delight, challenge, and engage you. With stories of ghosts both real and imagined, these books tell tales of panic attacks, writing careers, deep personal secrets, adoption, and mystery! This special episode is made possible through a collaboration with “Twelve …

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Constructing Success: Ryce Elliott's Blueprint for Leadership and Life Beyond the Build 37:29

3M ago37:29

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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore another inspiring career journey of someone who spent most of their life in the construction industry and possesses a wide range of expertise and knowledge of it. We discuss how you should make clear communication happen between generations, how you should give people opportunities to make …

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Balancing Act: Navigating Construction Risks and Exploring AI's Role and Limits 45:11

3M ago45:11

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This week on the Construction Genius Podcast, we explore the risk aspects of projects in the construction world, where the contractors have to be extra vigilant on the first 100 pages of a tender specification document, and how AI can help you make the process easier with our guest, Melvin Newman. Melvin Newman is the President/CTO of PataBid Tende…

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Pre-Raphaelite Letter Collecting 57:25

4M ago57:25

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It is a pleasure to welcome the Pre-Raphaelite Society's own Tim McGee to the Podcast. Many of you will know Tim for his incredible graphic design work on the Pre-Raphaelite Society's website and elsewhere. Today, Tim is here to talk to us about his incredible letter collection. As well as delving into his personal archive of Pre-Raphaelite letters…

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EPISODE 44 with Nancie Abuhaidar, Charlotte Rains Dixon, Sharon Dukett, and Ann Goltz 31:15

3M ago31:15

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Join these authors as they share their newest books filled with exotic and lush landscapes, personal and professional battles, high-tech crimes, and fractured families. Greed, betrayal, virtue, science, and sentiment fill these debut books. We explore the books and these authors’ journey to book launch. This special episode is made possible through…

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Hiring in Construction: 6 Myths Debunked & Modern Strategies with Paul Sanneman 45:04

4M ago45:04

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In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we try to look beyond the surface of the hiring process, where people get into trouble for certain beliefs that hold no validity in modern times. We make sure you get a thorough knowledge of the process of hiring with the newest technologies with Paul Sanneman. Paul Sanneman is the founder of Drea…

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Fred Appleyard: From the Royal Academy to the Itchen Valley 42:53

4M ago42:53

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It is a pleasure to welcome Dr Melanie Rose and John Reed to the Podcast to talk about an upcoming exhibition on the underappreciated but talented and varied artist Fred Appleyard. Melanie and John explore the life and career of Appleyard as he transitioned from late Pre-Raphaelitism into early-English Impressionism. The exhibition aims to raise th…

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A Guide to Strategic Planning with Chad Prinkey 57:26

4M ago57:26

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In this episode of Construction Genius Podcast, we explore the ins and outs of strategic planning, where organizations tend to make decisions about their organizational growth and how to get there. We see to it that you understand the importance of owners on clarity, honesty about your financial goals, the flaws of owners that need to be remedied, …

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From Pain to Profit: Making Your Business a Joyful Success with Mike Paton 53:33

4M ago53:33

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Delving headfirst into the entrepreneurial world, where people struggle with maintaining passion, Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) and mistakes, trust issues vs. performance issues, being a great leader and a manager, and creating change rather than waiting for it to happen. Let’s take a careful look beyond the surface of the entrepreneuria…

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EPISODE 43 with D. J. Green, Ross Hightower, Deb Heim, Ginny Rorby, and Peggy Joque Williams 30:17

4M ago30:17

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This episode delights with a witch who must master her powers; a girl who must prove that an entire greenhouse of plants is witnesses to a crime; a young girl ill-equipped for the world of King Louis the XIV’s court; and, a family story that explores how we define progress and speaks to the impact of man’s impact on geology and vice versa. In this …

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AI Assistants In Construction: Enhancing Efficiency And Creativity 32:58

4M ago32:58

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How can you reduce the amount of time it takes to do a takeoff from two days to 20 minutes? In today’s discussion, let’s open our windows towards the future where AI Assistants can make most impossible things to do become possible to do. In this episode, Marty Cornish, the founder and CEO of Workpack, shares the value of AI Assistants in the constr…

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The Dove Upon Her Branch: A Novel Portrait of Christina Rossetti 51:41

4M ago51:41

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We are delighted to welcome D M Denton (Diane) to the podcast to talk about her latest novel 'The Dove Upon Her Branch: A Novel Portrait of Christina Rossetti'. Diane discusses the research processes involved in writing historical novels while trying to convey the true story of a person that has often been overlooked in media adaptions of Pre-Ra…

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The 4th Paradigm Of Construction Scheduling 42:14

4M ago42:14

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Today’s guest is the founder of ALICE Technologies, who obtained his PH.D. in artificial intelligence applications for construction as a Charles H. Leavell fellow at Stanford University. René Morkos identifies the four paradigms of construction scheduling and talks about how ALICE Technologies built the Fourth Paradigm. He also explains how the 4th…

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Poetry Readings for Spring 19:35

5M ago19:35

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It feels like Spring has finally sprung, the sun is out and May Day has been and gone. This means that it is the perfect time to welcome back Pre-Raphaelite Society's poet-in-residence Sarah Doyle for something a little different. Sarah reads a selection of Pre-Raphaelite poetry based around the theme of Spring and one her own excellent composition…

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EPISODE 42 with Jude Berman, Anne Marie Farage-Smith, Bret Hurst, and Tracey Yokas 28:45

4M ago28:45

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In this episode of LAUNCH PAD we will explore the depths of family trauma and healing; understand the role pets and their loss have on our lives and how to deal with it; and romp through high crimes, spies, and Silicon Valley high-tech gaming worlds with novels that engross us in dangerous circumstances and a mind-controlling plot. We will discuss …

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Capital College And Career Academy: The Future Of Construction Education Is Here 30:48

5M ago30:48

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2023 was a significant year for the educational sphere. Today, we get a future glimpse of construction education with the Founder and Director of Capital College & Career Academy, Kevin Dobson. In this episode, he brings some of his freshmen students who share experiences on studying construction and provide feedback on their ongoing classes. As th…

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Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920 48:07

5M ago48:07

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We are delighted to welcome Dr Amy Lim to the podcast to discuss the exhibition 'Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920' which opens at Tate Britain on May 16th. Amy speaks about the enormous scope of such an exhibition through key themes and barriers in the field women's art which have recurred across the centuries. With plenty of nine…

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The Role of Universities in Providing Enterprise Education to Students with Dr Nadeem Khalid | EP12 29:33

5M ago29:33

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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!This latest episode features Dr Nadeem Khalid, Deputy Head of the School of Management and Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Strategy. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, leadership, and entrepreneurship education. With over 15 years of experience, Nadeem h…

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Innovating for Good: A conversation on Social Entrepreneurship with Dr. Tom Jefford | EP 11 30:38

5M ago30:38

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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!The latest episode features, Dr. Tom Jefford, Business Development Director and joint CEO at Family Psychology Mutual CIC. This expanding staff-owned social enterprise provides evidence-based interventions for young people and their families across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and London. Dr…

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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Inside ARU's Enterprise Opportunities | Prof Gary Packham | EP 10 31:37

5M ago31:37

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Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!Our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Prof Gary Packham - Pro Vice Chancellor Student Enterprise & Entrepreneurship and Professor of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Anglia Ruskin University. In this insightful discussion, we explore the abundance of enterprise opportu…

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Sales Management That Works: How to Sell in a World that Never Stops Changing 45:03

5M ago45:03

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Welcome to Construction Genius. Today's guest is Frank Cespedes, a Harvard Business School professor and former managing partner at a Professional Services firm. With extensive experience in go-to-market strategy globally, he's also contributed to prestigious publications like Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. Frank joins the sho…

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Pre-Raphaelites: Modern Renaissance 45:14

5M ago45:14

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We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Prettejohn and Peter Trippi to the podcast to discuss the stunning exhibition 'Pre-Raphaelites: Modern Renaissance'. Currently open at the Musei di San Domenico in Forlì, near Bologna, this incredible project traces the influence of Italian art on the Pre-Raphaelites. Elizabeth and Peter discuss the big themes …

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The Game Plan: Leadership Lessons From The Field To The Office With Les O’Hara 46:46

5M ago46:46

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Managing a business team is pretty much like handling a sports team. That’s why former football coach Les O’Hara now applies his game plan on the field to creating high-performing professional teams. Joining Eric Anderton, he shares how he applies football concepts and lessons to the construction business, which results in better teamwork and highl…

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EPISODE 41 with Ann Bancroft, Patti Eddington, Catherine Harrington, and Claudia Marseille 29:58

5M ago29:58

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode, we host She Writes Press authors whose books are packed with multi-layered stories and poignancy. From a mother who fights to stay in her children’s lives; to an adopted daughter who finds a manila envelope that causes her to question everything; to a powerful tale of navigating bo…

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From Bid To Build: Revolutionizing Construction Through Strategic Process Management With Moustafa Moursy 47:57

6M ago47:57

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Process improvement holds significant potential for enhancing the profitability of your construction business, and the cherry on top is that it is where you have the most amount of control. Join Eric Anderton and guest, Moustafa Moursy of Push Analytics, as they explore the fundamental concepts of strategic process management and how they can revol…

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Ophelia 43:14

6M ago43:14

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It is a pleasure to introduce Rocío Moyano Rejano to the podcast. Rocío is a PhD student from the University of Malaga who studies the depictions and legacies of Shakespeare's heroines in art and literature. Rocío talks to us about the longstanding cultural impact of Ophelia and how various Pre-Raphaelite artists chose to engage with her story. For…

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EPISODE 40 with Sherri L. Dodd, Debbie Chein Morris, Leslie Hachtel, and Kathy Ramsperger 29:28

5M ago29:28

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Welcome to Episode 40 where 160 authors have now shared their stories and celebrated their debuts! In this episode explore new books and meet new authors, some from She Writes Press and Black Rose Writing. Be transported by thrilling and paranormal writing, a story of love lost and a soul restored,…

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Beyond Aesthetics: How Great Design Shapes And Transforms The Built Environment With Blima Ehrentreu 39:31

6M ago39:31

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A good construction project is not just about the looks. It goes beyond aesthetics, strategically marrying form and function together. Eric Anderton sits down with Blima Ehrentreu, Founder/CEO of The Designers Group, to discuss the transformative power of a purpose-driven design. She discusses the major differences between good and bad designs, as …

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This is Only Earth My Dear 40:37

6M ago40:37

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We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Kyle Cassidy and Trillian Stars to the podcast to talk about their latest project which combines incredible photographic images alongside the poetry of Elizabeth Siddall. Kyle and Trillian have a long, rich history in photography, modelling and film making. Today they tell us how a trip to London grew into …

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Brick By Digital Brick: A Construction CEO’s Guide To Building A Strong Social Media Foundation With Emma Tessler 51:44

6M ago51:44

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Having a strong presence on social media isn’t just about physical structures, but about creating genuine connections that set the groundwork for success in the digital era. In this episode, we have Emma Tessler, founder of Ninety Five Media, reveal the construction CEO’s guide to building a strong social media foundation. Discover why diversifying…

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