Best Kristi & Gary Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Susan Habegger!

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Susan founded and directs Thrive Life Skills, an international ministry organization and has worked for over 30 years with suffering people around the world. She wrote A New Song: Our Journey Toward Healing and lives with her daughter and family in MichiganBy Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Clarissa Murray

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Clarissa grew up in South Africa, and has a background in acting. She homeschools three fiercely spirited girls and is wife to a man who gets paid to make actors look like superheroes. The Murrays live in downtown Atlanta, with their 90-lb Doberman named Blaise.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#483- Rocket Dumps, Purple Fingers, and Liver Lips McGrowl 1:07:17

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The guys are back together with an old school, no guest, hour of nonsensical banter. Scott talks about his recent vacation, his son's special fecal talent, and what it's like planning dinner with 50 family members who have been doing the same thing for decades. Mike doesn't believe his wife's injury, and also must tell us how beloved Disney charact…

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#73: David Savage, Group Technology Evangelist at Nash Squared and host of TechTalks podcast — How to become an "intrapreneur," the importance of consistent behavior over vanity metrics, and how to learn ... 1:01:20

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David is Nash Squared's Group Technology Evangelist. He crafts podcasts, hosts video debates, speaks, moderates conferences, and chairs keynote stages. He's a passionate advocate for technology, dissecting its challenges and opportunities. David has worked at Nash Squared since 2007, where he has developed a deep understanding of the technology and…

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Meet Dr. Cyril (Gary) Jenkins

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Dr. Jenkins is the Director of the St. Basil Center for Orthodox Thought and Culture at Eastern University He has taught History, Theology, Greats, Latin, and Greek, and recently published A Perilous Realm: Confronting Dragons, Angels, and Saints in the Ordering of the Soul.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#482 - Influencer Ian McAlister and Burlew's issue with Lawns, Toilets, Spoilers, and Escape Rooms 57:29

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#StayToxic and stay listening to our show with our guest influencer Ian McAlister. Since he first began creating content in 2020, Ian has seen significant success,gaining over 1.6 million followers on TikTok and 590k on Instagram. We sit down with him and chat about building his Stay Toxic brand with his humorous perspective on relationships and ev…

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Meet Dr. Mark Faries !

8d ago

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Dr. Mark Faries, professor in behavioral medicine and adjunct faculty with the College of Medicine with Texas A&M College of Medicine and School of Public Health, Mark is the Director of the Well Church Initiative. He specializes in theology in health, health behavior change, and the role of religious beliefs in chronic disease prevention.…

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#72: Kim Scott, Author of Radical Respect and Radical Candor — Building your team’s muscles to address discomfort, cutting through workplace politics, and why you need a purple flag 1:22:47

14d ago1:22:47

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Kim Scott is the author of Radical Respect and Radical Candor. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Being able to hold a candid and caring conversation with someone is an essential part …

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Meet Zachary Porcu!

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Zachary Porcu is a professor of history and theology and a catechist. His is the author of Journey to Reality. He earned his PhD in church history from the Catholic University of America and holds degrees in philosophy, classics, and interdisciplinary humanities.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#481- Erin Heard, Charlie Duke, and 1-800-Bad-Girl 1:38:13

18d ago1:38:13

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We know you got your eye on your summer vacation so join us as we go down to the island paradise of...Antarctica. We chat with Erin Heard, the station manager for the National Science Foundation's McMurdo Station. Erin tells us about every day life during the winter season at the base. Listen on how easy it was to find a job in Antarctica, the proj…

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#480-Dirk Rogers, A Slow Week in Politics, and UPS Burlew 1:36:12

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We are back and joined by Dirk Rogers, a legend in the special effects and make up world. Dirk has done it all in the cinema world, ranging from stunning practical effects, puppeteering, and even playing some super gnarly monsters in various projects, ranging from the Walking Dead, Interview with a Vampire, the Orville, and much, much more. Dirk is…

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#71: Matt Reustle, CEO of Colossus — Lessons from a first-time CEO, how to analyze a career pivot, and the art of a great question 1:16:38

28d ago1:16:38

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Matt Reustle is currently the CEO of Colossus, a business that creates, curates, and distributes top-quality content for investors and entrepreneurs. He is the primary host of the Business Breakdowns podcast. Prior to Colossus, Matt worked in institutional investing. Most recently on the investment team at Raven Capital Management. Matt spent the f…

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Meet Laura Forsberg!

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A mother, writer, and teacher of college students and preschoolers, Laura received her Ph.D. from Harvard, earned tenure, published her first academic book, and then left to homeschool her children. She's working to set up Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in her parish.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#70: Mike Michalowicz, Author and Entrepreneur — The right way to hire; practical exercises for team retention; and how to come back from rock bottom 1:11:04

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Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of several business books, including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan and his newest book, All In. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover expert for MSNBC. He regularly travels the globe as …

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#479-Anthony "Babyface Blackburn, Hawk Tuah, and Red Flags 1:28:21

2M ago1:28:21

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What did the five fingers say to the face? Listen to Verbal Shenanigans of course!! We are joined by "Babyface" Anthony Blackburn before he challenges for the welterweight championship on Power Slap 8. We discuss how he got into the sport, the training and rules, the safety, and also his passion for another activity, kendama. Watch Power Slap 8, to…

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Meet Aleksandr Jovic!

2M ago

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Aleksandr Jovic just made his directorial debut with the documentary, Beyond the Peak. He has spent years in Hollywood, working in various roles in both production and post-production. Get to know Aleksandr, and learn about his lenten documentary!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#69, Rahul Vohra, Co-Founder and CEO of Superhuman — How to craft core values, tactics for implementing culture to help you achieve company goals, and the importance of moving quickly 51:41

2M ago51:41

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Rahul Vohra is the Co-Founder and CEO of Superhuman. He is also a Technical Advisor at Boldstart Ventures, an investor and advisor at Partender, and an investor of sendwithus and Easy Post. He received his bachelor of arts in Computer Science at the University of Cambridge. Rahul shares the lessons he learned from being a serial entrepreneur, how a…

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#478-Kristy and Anna Berington, and Burlew's Baby Tips 1:28:21

2M ago1:28:21

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Today, we enter the mushing world once again with identical twins, Kristy and Anna Berington. We discuss what it's like to raise dogs, to enter the Iditarod, life as competitive sisters, and more. Make sure to check out the Berington girls and follow all of their unique lives at their website at www.seeingdoubledogsledracing.com Unfortuately for so…

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Meet Kristi Tartara!

2M ago

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Kristi grew up with a Yiayia who truly lived the faith. In one of the hardest experiences of Kristi’s life, she was diagnosed with MS and Lyme. She relied on prayer, like Yiayia, and this struggle led to her true calling - author and illustrator of Orthodox children’s books!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#477--Chauncey K. Robinson, Babies and Burlews 1:06:51

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Down one host this week but still a great guest for you to enjoy. Writer and film critic Chauncey K Robinson joins us this week to talk about her YouTube series Production Tales From Hell covering the back stories of issues behind the scenes in some of your favorite horror movies. We chatted with her on her film history, love of horror, and how som…

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Meet Filmmaker, Evan Mann!

2M ago

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Evan and his wife discovered Orthodoxy in 2008 and soon established Otherworldly Productions, a video production company specializing in quirky commercials (Adidas, Clif Bar). Now, they're focused on Facing Phantoms, a feature-length documentary on the beauty of Orthodoxy.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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#68, Gina Bianchini, Co-Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks — The secret to building communities, managing self-worth as a CEO, and why humor is a leadership superpower 1:06:30

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Gina Bianchini is the CEO & founder of Mighty Networks, a digital business platform that powers what it calls people magic. People magic is advanced technology and AI that connects the most relevant and interesting people to each other in the context of community, courses, events, and paid memberships.She’s also the author of the 2022 Wall Street J…

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Meet Fr. Michael Pejovic !

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With years of experience in prison ministry, Fr. Michael Pejovic serves as a Prison Relationship Manager for OCPM, responding to the spiritual needs of prisoners and supporting the community surrounding them. Serbian-American, he serves as an OCA priest in New Jersey.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#476-Nordic Thunder, Inducing Labor, and weak endings 1:49:37

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No rain in the forecast, but plenty of thunder. Justin Howard joins us to talk about his stage persona Nordic Thunder, the two time air guitar world champion. We had an amazing conversation with this artist chatting about life off stage, the work on stage, the injuries, and the vibes in Finland during these championship battles. We also talk about …

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#67, Gary Vaynerchuk, Serial Entrepreneur and Chairman of VaynerX — The importance of kind candor, how to get over your insecurity, and why you need to embrace social media 29:36

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Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as "GaryVee," is a serial entrepreneur, the Chairman of VaynerX, and 5x New York Times Best Selling Author. He is a leading global mind on what's next in culture, relevance, and the internet. Gary possesses an uncanny ability to recognize trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact consume…

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Meet Fr. Nick Anton !

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Fr. Nick specializes in negotiation, diplomacy, peacemaking, and change leadership. He has used those gifts in service to the GOA, the Patriarch of Constantinople, the Assembly of Bishops, and the UN––and now he's part of the effort to translate the Divine Liturgy into ASL.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#475-Eric Allan Kramer, Rogue's missing booty, and Cheap Mom gifts 1:25:51

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Seasoned actor talks with our salty hosts. Eric Allan Kramer has been on our screens for years appearing on Rosanne, Fuller House, Seinfeld, Monk, and countless other shows. Find out how a broken pipe led to him being the first live action Thor, working with greats such as DL Hughley, Dave Chapelle, and Mel Brooks, and what he tells kids about acti…

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#474- Gary Jules, Bad Comedy Shows, and Stubhub Prices 1:45:56

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We are joined by longtime singer songwriter, Gary Jules. Gary has been in the music business for decades, and is well known for his cover of Tears for Fears' "Mad World", which went on to be one of the biggest singles in the world in 2003. We chat with Gary about everything from his early years in music, the success of "Mad World", how to follow up…

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Meet Emanuel Burke !

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Artist Emanuel Burke found Orthodoxy through icons. His art, rooted in Orthodox tradition, portrays saints in fresh ways, exploring the boundaries of light and dark, life and death, and sketching out the path of salvation. He and his wife, Yam, have 3 young children.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#66, Mary-Catherine Lader, COO of Uniswap Labs — How you know you're ready to take on more risk, why you should create anti-values, and the importance of community 1:05:14

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Mary-Catherine Lader is the Chief Operating Officer of Uniswap Labs. She previously was a Managing Director at BlackRock, and Chief Operating Officer of the firm’s Digital Wealth business and head of its climate tech business, Aladdin Sustainability. She began her career as an investment analyst with Goldman Sachs’ Special Situations Group and serv…

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#473- Howard Berger and Tami Lane, plus the Nut Angel 1:50:02

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We are joined by two of our favorite former guests, Howard Berger and Tami Lane, legendary makeup and practical effects artists. Howard and Tami are two of the friendliest, down to earth people, who have accomplished so much in the world of film and television. In this interview, you'll hear stories about cold calling your idol, hand modeling for L…

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#472-Daniel Myrick, The Church of Pain, and Guests who Ghost 1:27:47

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In April of 2024, two podcasters went on Zoom to talk to the writer and director of the Blair Witch Project...a couple weeks later the interview went up (and sadly the podcasters did not disappear). Daniel Myrick joins us to speak of making the monumental horror film. We get details of filming in the woods and how they gave direction, when they kne…

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Meet Jonathan Jackson from Unsung Hero!

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You know Jonathan Jackson from General Hospital, Tuck Everlasting and Nashville -- but now get to know him as a fellow Orthodox Christian. We'll talk about his faith, his role in the upcoming film, Unsung Hero, and his new album, The Harrowing of Hell.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#65, Gregory Galant, Co-Founder and CEO of Muck Rack — Pros and cons of bootstrapping, building a scrappy culture, the importance of building a network 1:20:23

4M ago1:20:23

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Gregory Galant is the co-founder and CEO of Muck Rack, a platform enabling PR teams to work together to find the right journalists for their stories, send customized pitches, build meaningful relationships with the media, monitor news and quantify their impact. It’s used by thousands of organizations, including Taco Bell, Pfizer, Golin, Internation…

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#471- Vicki Chang, Nut Shots, and Dead Men at the Bank 1:30:27

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This episode will make your head spin, so grab a comfy piece of cardboard as we BREAK down this episode. Team USA member Vicki Chang, aka "La Vix", gives us some time to chat as she is attempts to qualify for the Olympics in breaking. We talk on what made her want to be a b-girl, what a breaking competition looks like, and even telling her parents …

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Meet Richard Ramsey, Director of Unsung Hero !

4M ago

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Richard Ramsey co-wrote and co-directed the feature film, Unsung Hero. He and his brother, John, make comedic short films which have been featured in numerous film festivals. Richard and his wife live in Nashville and have five children (all named after Beatles songs).By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Fr. John Kowalczyk!

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Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#64, Kristi Herold, Founder and CEO of JAM — Pivoting during a crisis, leading through playfulness, and creating joy in the workplace 56:54

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Kristi Herold is the CEO of JAM, a global business connecting people through play, and one of the largest recreational sports leagues in the world. Since 2020, JAM has produced 3,500+ corporate team-building events in over 30 countries. Kristi consults and speaks on how to move a culture from surviving to thriving. Her bestselling book, "It Pays to…

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Meet Michael Baclig !

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Michael is a husband and father of three, a parish council president, the son of an Orthodox priest, and the President of The Antiochian Men. We'll hear his story and learn why and how he founded this impressive new group.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#470-The Marks of Weird NJ 1:53:10

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For over 30 years, Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman, have been giving audiences peak into just how weird and unique New Jersey can be. Whether its covering a haunted house, a ghost story, folklore, or even just a person with bowling balls in their yard, Mark and Mark have been consistently entertaining their audience with their very successful semi ann…

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#469-Randy Edelman, Cherry Blossoms, and P. Diddy 1:24:41

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Today, we are joined by Randy Edelman, world famous producer, musician, and composer. Randy has a lengthy career with numerous accomplishments including scoring such films as Last of the Mohicans, Ghostbusters 2, Kindergarten Cop, Beethoven, and more. Along with composing, Edelman has produced music for artists like The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, a…

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Meet Eleanor Herman!

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Eleanor is a delightful woman whose deep faith has carried her through tragedy, including the loss of her sweet son. A wife and mother, she works in the banking industry and has taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and baked prosphora.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#468- Randy Cross, Chokejob Brennan, and Muscle Mike 1:34:34

5M ago1:34:34

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If you are holding on for the next episode...that's a ten yard penalty, repeat second down. Three time Super Bowl champion for the San Francisco 49ers Randy Cross comes onto the podcast to discuss his time on the field. He talks about how football was not his first love, the bad years of the 49ers and when he knew they were good, retirement, and BB…

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#63, Matt Abrahams, Author and Lecturer at Stanford University — Embracing vulnerability in leadership, the art of feedback, and how to personalize your pitch 1:05:46

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If you've ever found yourself stumbling over words in a high-stakes presentation or wondering how to turn a dinner party into a deeper connection, this is the conversation you need to hear. Plus, for all the leaders out there, we have expert insights on managing emotional reactions to feedback and fostering a culture of open dialogue for transforma…

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#467- Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L, Businessman Burlew, and Bear news 1:34:06

5M ago1:34:06

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T.S.O.L. has been a staple of the American punk rock scene for nearly 5 decades. Through different iterations of the band, they remain active and energetic. Today, we are joined by Jack Grisham, T.S.O.L.'s frontman. We had a great conversation with Jack about staying creative, surviving years of drug and alcohol abuse, recording a cover album, and …

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#62, Sal Di Stefano, Co-Founder of Mind Pump Media — How authenticity drives growth, how you know you have the right cofounders, why being right is not the goal, and how physical strength drives your leadership ... 1:26:29

6M ago1:26:29

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Get pumped for this episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up! I sat down with Sal Di Stefano, the co-founder of Mind Pump Media. You’ll learn how he and his co-founders propelled a fitness podcast into a multifaceted business empire. I loved his perspective on embracing the journey, how authenticity drives growth, and the importance of NOT being right.…

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Meet Presvytera Melanie DeStefano !

5M ago

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Pres. Melanie and her husband, Fr. Joseph, have one son, Michael Seraphim, whose special needs greatly impact his health and independence. She works to encourage families who face similar challenges and to dispel cultural stigmas associated with disabilities.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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#466-Blayne Streeper, Mysterious Notes, and Chicken Analogies 2:00:22

6M ago2:00:22

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Let's get to our next episode...hurry!!! MUSH!!! MUSH!!! This week we sit down with world champion dog sledder/musher Blayne "Buddy" Streeper. We learn about family and teamwork involved in traveling the dog sledding circuit. We learn about what it takes to win some of the biggest races like the Fur Rondy in Anchorage, Alaska. It takes a lot of tim…

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#465-John Harvey and The AI Tournament of Death 1:57:58

6M ago1:57:58

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On your mark, get set, gooooo!!!!! These two podcasters will try to entertain and interview at the same time with John Harvey, AKA Harvey from Double Dare. Hear about the extensive schedule of the show and his radio career, reminisce on the days of Nickelodeon, and Harvey leaving the entertainment business. Enjoy or take the physical challenge. Sco…

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