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Welcome to Positioned, the podcast dedicated to helping women position themselves for success in life, love, and business. Our host, Kimberly Knight, is a certified coach, business consultant, educator, author, and speaker who has dedicated her life to helping women achieve their goals. Each week, Kimberly will dive into the issues that women face on their journey toward success. From relationships to parenting, work-life balance to entrepreneurship, financial security to personal growth, we ...
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The world of finance is made complex by "experts" and big, intimidating buzzwords. Former investment banker Chris Coffman, author of the financial thriller "Crisis Deluxe" is here to simplify the world of international investment banking. If you want to know how the global economy really works behind the scenes, then this show is for you.
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Stories Found features funny stories, plays, and sketches from some of the most talented humorists in the country. Every other week, we offer a new hilarious episode featuring the work of an emerging comedy writer and we chat with them about their background, their writing process, and how they find their stories. Stories Found offers comedy fans and an opportunity to peek behind the curtain to hear how a script came to life and then a chance to sit back and enjoy a high-quality audio produc ...
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James and Melissa discuss Alexene Farol Follmuth's Twelfth Knight through themes of performance, identity, and greatness via their respective source texts of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and the great 2006 romcom She's the Man. Join us next month for Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell.By Literary Connections
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James and Melissa discuss Natalie Sue's I Hope This Finds You Well through themes of power, personal growth, and whether or not you should be friends with your coworkers. Join us next month for Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth.By Literary Connections
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45: Beyond the Stigma: Choosing the Right Therapist with Bernadette Kerr
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Beyond the Stigma: Choosing the Right Therapist with Bernadette Kerr In This Episode: Meet Bernadette Kerr: Kenyan-born licensed therapist, author, and certified ADHD coach with extensive experience in restorative justice, mindfulness, faith, spirituality, and mental health. Addressing Mental Health Stigma: Bernadette dives into the stigma surround…
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44: Love Insurance - Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts with Pastors Ruth and Marcel Langhorn
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Episode 44: Love Insurance: Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts with Pastors Ruth and Marcel Langhorn Join us for a fun and insightful conversation with Pastors Ruth and Marcel Langhorn, who’ve celebrated over 25 years of marriage and are excited to share their secrets. Get the scoop on essential premarital counseling tips and learn how discussin…
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43: Catching Up with the Newlyweds: Naomi and Maurice
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What happens when you combine the thrill of skydiving with the journey of newlywed life? Join us as Naomi and Maurice recount their first eight months of marriage, from the exhilarating engagement that involved Naomi leaping out of a plane to navigating the joys and challenges of their new life together. You'll hear about their transition from livi…
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42: Catching Up with the Newlyweds: Faith and Leon's 1st Year Reflections
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Before you dive into this episode, make sure to check out Faith's first interview from last year, where she shared about her journey just weeks before her wedding. You can listen to it here: Faith's journey Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Faith and Leon as they celebrate their first year of marriage. In this special episode…
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34b. How to End a Love Story Bonus - The Google Form
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James and Melissa discuss Yulin Kuang's How to End a Love Story, touching on forgiveness, genre, and how everything is just fanfiction. Notes: trigger warning for suicide of a loved one, and spiciness alert for lots of heterosexual intercourse. Join us next month for Natalie Sue's I Hope This Finds You Well.…
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James and Melissa discuss Emily Henry’s Funny Story through themes of communication, community, and compromise. Join us next month for Yulin Kuang's How to End a Love Story (spiciness alert for lots of heterosexual intercourse.)By Literary Connections
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James and Melissa discuss Andrew Joseph White’s The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, talking about systems of power, resistance, and the use of violence in this book's (warning!) very graphic imagery. Join us next month when we return to lighter themes with Emily Henry's 2024 summer read, Funny Story.By Literary Connections
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41: My Story: From Heartache to Healing and Happily Ever After
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Love, loss, and the journey toward healing are often paths walked alone, but today, you're invited to walk with me, Kimberly Knight, as I open my heart about the twists and turns that have led me to newfound love and purpose. I recount the tale of my divorce, a story not unfamiliar to many, and the years that followed—juggling single motherhood, a …
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40: Strategic Sisterhood: The Seven Key Relationships Every Woman Needs
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Embark on a journey with me as we unlock the power of strategic sisterhood. Discover the seven pivotal relationships every woman should have in her corner, from a mentor who helps you navigate the learning curves of life to the cheerleaders who amplify your victories. It's not just about making friends—it's about forging alliances that propel you t…
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Melissa and James discuss Elissa Sussman’s Once more with Feeling, touching on Broadway, Britney, Barbie, and more. Join us next month when we read The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White. Meanwhile, check out Melissa’s cameo in the SF Chronicle’s feature on SF’s best karaoke bars. Very on-brand.…
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39: Announcing Season 2 of the Positioned Podcast with Kimberly Knight
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Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Welcome to season 2 of The Positioned Podcast with Kimberly Knight, where we position women for success in life, love, and business. Join us for insightful discussions, interviews, and practical tips on navigating relationships, finding lasting love, and building successful businesses aligned wi…
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Melissa and James discuss Goodreads Choice Awards Young Adult Fiction winner of 2023, Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood, through themes of caretaking, identities, and genre. Join us next month when we read Once More with Feeling by Elissa Sussman.By Literary Connections
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James and Melissa discuss Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me through themes of power, faith, and connection. Join us next month when we read the Goodreads Choice Awards Young Adult Fiction winner of 2023, Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood.By Literary Connections
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38: State of the Podcast: Our Journey So Far and What's Next
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To wrap up 2023, we're taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the best moments from the podcast. We've had some truly memorable episodes this year, from heartwarming anecdotes to thought-provoking discussions. But that's not all we are covering! Tune in to hear some of the milestones that the podcast has reached! In this episode, you wil…
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Melissa and James discuss Alexis Hall’s 10 Things That Never Happened through themes of capitalism, management styles, and nachos. Join us next month when we read this year’s hottest memoir, The Woman in Me by Britney Spears.By Literary Connections
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37: 10 Things You Can Do Now to Elevate Your Love Life
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Heads up, ladies - this one isn’t only for those who are single! Do you want to rev up your love life and set the stage for a fantastic year ahead? Maybe you want fresh insights and practical tips to elevate your relationships. In this episode, we discover 10 surprising ways for wives and future wives to take charge of their love lives and thrive. …
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Do you want to make the most of the upcoming year and start it on the right foot? Maybe you find it challenging to stick to your resolutions and balance real life. In this episode, I share a powerful system to reflect, plan, and reset for the new year. As we embark on this journey of reflection and preparation for the new year, it's essential to ap…
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Do you ever feel an unexplained restlessness or a nudging within your spirit? Maybe you've made a major life change, experienced a shift in priorities, or feel the need for new relationships, resources, or revelations. In this episode, we discover the signs that indicate it might be time for a shift in your life. This episode is for you if you're s…
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About This Episode This week on Stories Found, we're talking to one of our favorite playwrights, Clinton Festa, and then hearing his surreal comedy, The Experience. The play follows a couple dining at a restaurant with a twist - instead of food, they serve emotions. Frustration, rejection, nostalgia - it's all on the menu. With …
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34: Red Flags You Should Never Ignore - Part 2
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If you haven't had a chance to listen to Part 1, make sure to check it out and share it with your loved ones. Navigating relationships can be challenging, which is why it's essential to be aware of these red flags. Do you have a friend who always seems to ignore red flags in her relationships? Maybe you've been trying to give her advice, but she wo…
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33: Red Flags You Should Never Ignore - Part 1
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Do you find yourself questioning the red flags in your dating life? Maybe you've experienced confusing behaviors and are looking for clarity. Dating is an exciting journey of getting to know someone and discovering if you're compatible for a healthy, long-lasting relationship. However, it's equally important to be vigilant about potential red flags…
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Melissa and James discuss R. F. Kuang's Yellowface through themes of authorship, ambition, and what we owe (or don’t) to our communities. Join us next month when we read Alexis Hall’s new holiday romance, 10 Things That Never Happened.By Literary Connections
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32: Love, Laughter, and Boundaries: A holiday survival guide
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Are you dating, newly married, or engaged and find the holidays more stressful than joyful? Maybe you're struggling to navigate challenging relationships during this time of year. In this episode, we are diving into how to handle the holidays, especially when it comes to newlyweds and serious relationships. If you need guidance on sharing tradition…
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About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday. This week we've got the one-minute comedy, Burger Bard by Patrick Bates. About the Playwright Pat Bates has been writing plays since he was a kid. Now, he's written for stage and screen, optioned a screenplay, and won some awards along the way. In his spare time, he writes crime/horror/scien…
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About This Episode This week we're talking to Mark Gifford and hearing his hilarious story, The Brink of Chaos. About the Storyteller Mark has been a full-time professor of composition and rhetoric at The University of Texas at San Antonio for 18 years and counting. He is also a producer for Testify, a monthly storytelling show in Austin, Texas. Ma…
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31: What Deborah Would Tell You About Loving While Leading
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Do you find yourself navigating the complexities of being a Christian female leader while longing for a fulfilling romantic relationship? Maybe you're searching for wisdom on how to balance leadership and love, just like Deborah in the Bible. In this episode, we are diving into the challenges and joys of being a woman in leadership and discovering …
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Do you find yourself contemplating whether or not to give your ex another chance? Maybe you miss the familiarity and connection, but you're unsure if it's the right move. For some, it might be a great idea, and for others of you, it would be a big mistake. This episode is for you if you seek practical wisdom and guidance to help you make the best d…
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The Palatka Museum of Natural History - Kimberly Murray-Patel
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About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday -- Halloween Eve edition. This week we've got a special treat, the one minute dark comedy, The Palatka Museum of Natural History by Kimberly Murray-Patel. The Palatka Museum of Natural History recently won the coveted top honor at the Whiskey Theater Factory's annual one minute play competiti…
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About This Episode Thanks for joining us for our special Halloween edition of Stories Found! This week we're talking to one of our very favorite playwrights, Brian Rust, and then hearing his eerie dark comedy, Spam Calls from Hell. About the Playwright Brian Rust (he/him) is a Boston-based actor and writer who makes chocolates and searches for cryp…
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Have you ever experienced couple envy? You know, you find yourself feeling envious of other couples and their seemingly perfect relationships? Maybe you long for the excitement and newness of a new romance, or perhaps you're struggling with your own relationship and comparing it to others. You look at the sister's around you and see their proposals…
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Do you want to make the most of the last quarter but don't know where to start? One of the things I've always done is to look back over the year in the last quarter so that if there is anything I need to complete before the calendar year ends, it'll be in the forefront of my mind. I can take stock of where I am and understand how to move forward. Y…
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A Foggy Day in a Certain Part of Scotland - Mark Harvey Levine
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About This Episode Welcome to Stories Found Micro Monday -- Spooky Edition. This week we've got the eerie 1-minute play, A Foggy Day in a Certain Part of Scotland by Mark Harvey Levine. About the Playwright / Storyteller Mark Harvey Levine has had over 2000 productions of his short plays everywhere from Bangalore to Bucharest and from Lima to Londo…
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About This Episode This week we’re talking to the uber talented Austin writer and storyteller, Jeff Knight, before hearing his fantastic story, Bella and Blue. About the Storyteller Jeff Knight is a storyteller, poet, songwriter, and aspiring novelist in Austin, Texas. He is currently working on a murder mystery set in the world of craft beer, and …
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27: Secrets the Proverb 31 Woman Would Tell You About Marriage
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Have you read Proverbs 31 and realized that it's a mother telling her royal son how to spot a quality woman worthy of marriage? This story can help us deduce what we can aspire to and attract our king. In this episode, I am talking about how prioritizing taking care of our household, delegating tasks, and cultivating effective communication and kin…
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Have you ever read a Bible story for the second time and realized how much you missed the first time you read it? The story that comes to mind is the one of Sarah and Abraham. We tend to remember key parts of their marriage - but sometimes we miss what their marriage can teach us. In this episode, I am shedding light on those moments we may have mi…
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About This Episode It's Micro Monday! This week we've got the hilarious one-minute play, Dog Park, by one of our very favorite playwrights, Bethany Dickens Assaf. About the Playwright / Storyteller Bethany Dickens Assaf is a freelance playwright, dramaturg, and theatre artist and a co-founder of Whiskey Theatre Factory. As both a writer and produce…
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