Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Excellence Podcast, where we dive into the hidden tales of triumph, resilience, and leadership within the consulting world, all through the vibrant spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Ahmet Aydogan, in this show, we delve beyond the conference room, uncovering the remarkable journeys and victories of LGBTQ+ professionals. From candid conversations with executive leaders to insightful discussions with industry pioneers, we explore the secrets of success and the t ...
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The 1000 Voices podcast is your go-to source if you’re a Black Briton poised to make a difference but are stuck at the ’how.’ We dive deep into the life-altering journeys of Black British leaders who’ve ignited change. We unpack the tools they used, the barriers they shattered, and the ways you can do it too. Come for the stories, leave with a blueprint.
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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adopti ...
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Welcome to the Promising Creative Podcast, where Billy Notion delves into the journeys of young creatives, unpacking their battles, triumphs, and everything in between. Through a series of wide-ranging conversations, Billy seeks to share the inspiring stories of creative individuals, highlighting the hard work and dedication required to achieve success in the industry. His goal is to inspire listeners with a simple message: "Believe in your talent, and with passion and determination, you too ...
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Law touches most aspects of life. Here to help make sense of it is the Stanford Legal podcast, where we look at the cases, questions, conflicts, and legal stories that affect us all every day. Stanford Legal launched in 2017 as a radio show on Sirius XM. We’re now a standalone podcast and we’re back after taking some time away, so don’t forget to subscribe or follow this feed. That way you’ll have access to new episodes as soon as they’re available. We know that the law can be complicated. I ...
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Allies is a podcast that brings together people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and experience to share their stories of success, of failure and of forging their paths in life. We dive head first into tough issues like race, privilege and justice to find the similarities and differences among us that make life interesting and challenging. It’s awkward, honest and real, the kind of conversations we need now more than ever.
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Everyone is sick and tired of being bombarded with depressing and anxiety-provoking news. This podcast provides weekly episodes every Monday that brings you up to date with always uplifting, positive news stories. Hopefully this will help everybody remember that positive things are happening and there are people still making a difference in this world!
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Welcome to this Tourism Podcast hosted by tourism keynote speaker Dolores Semeraro. Truth Behind Travel Podcast is a comprehensive series of bespoke interviews with tourism industry leaders to support the travel and tourism industry as they build a more innovative and resilient future of travel. The show has a distinct focus on the future of travel and highlights industry insiders’ knowledge, as well as hidden gems of travel wisdom from all around the world. Bringing 20 years of travel and h ...
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Corey Andrew is a contributing writer for Instinct Magazine, Grit Daily and Friday co-host of Rob Shuter's Top 20 iHeartradio podcast "Naughty but Nice with Rob." A renaissance man, Corey is also a seasoned stand up comedian, advertising creative and recording artist. This diverse background inspires points of view on a range of topics, especially Corey's favorites: social issues and entertainment. On the Facebook Live show "Core Issues," Corey shares stories of politics, pop culture and eve ...
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#400 This is How Successful People Get to Live the Life of Their Dreams
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to be successful, and the importance of having the right mindset. We will cover the essentials of effective goal setting, and as always, we'll tie these concepts back to English learning, providing practical tips to help you become mo…
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Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF
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Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months t…
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#399 How to Plan Your Perfect Trip in ENGLISH — All the English Vocabulary You Need
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Join us in this exciting episode as we dive into the world of travel planning! Whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or planning your first trip, we've got the tips you need to pack smart and travel smart. Perfect for English learners, we break down essential travel vocabulary and s…
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Ethical AI: Pioneering Diversity and Inclusion in the Digital Age with Andrea Paviglianiti
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In this episode we speak to Andrea Paviglianiti - a data scientist and AI engineer from Bratislava. The discussion explores Andrea's journey into AI, ethical AI practices, and how AI must include diversity and be free of gender and cultural biases. Andrea emphasizes the importance of making AI accessible, trustworthy, and safe while sharing his ins…
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David Sklansky on Judge Cannon's Controversial Case Dismissal and Trump's Legal Battles
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Will the three remaining cases against former president Donald Trump ever get to trial? After Judge Cannon's controversial dismissal of charges in the classified documents case—and the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision—the question is not so obvious. In this episode, criminal law expert David Sklansky joins Pam and Rich to discuss thes…
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Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter
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"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all ov…
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How I Built a 15,000+ Community by Embracing Feminine Energy (& How You Can Too!) | Jasmine Douglas | Voice #91
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"Resilience can mean having a break, so that you can come back stronger." About Jasmine Douglas: Jasmine Douglas is the founder of Babes on Waves, a community for women of colour in creative and entrepreneurial fields. In just two years, she built a community of over 15,000 members without any investment. Jasmine has won £100k in grants and been fe…
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#398 How to Stop Translating in Your Head and Speak English 100% Naturally
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Do you find yourself freezing up when speaking English? Ever wonder if it's because you're constantly translating in your head, or could there be other reasons? Discover the one surefire remedy to break free from this habit! Ethan asks Izzy to reveal his unique method to help you spe…
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Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story
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Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while tryi…
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#397 How to Speak English Correctly WITHOUT Studying Grammar — Why Studying Grammar is Stopping You From Becoming Fluent in English, and What You Should Do Instead
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we delve into the common misconception that mastering grammar rules is essential before you can start speaking fluently. By absorbing language patterns and developing an intuitive sense for the language, you can improve your fluency naturally. Join us as we discuss p…
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Resilience and Representation: HR Advocacy in the LGBTQ+ Community with Sterling Freeman
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In this episode of the LGBTQ+ Excellent Podcast, we speak with Sterling Freeman, an HR recruiter and advocate for diversity and inclusion. They discuss Sterling's journey from competitive gymnastics to becoming a recruiter, his work in HR, and his commitment to promoting LGBTQ+ excellence in professional environments. Sterling shares insights on cr…
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Jennifer Chacón Discusses the Failures of U.S. Immigration Policy and How the Law is Developing
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Control of the border and illegal immigration are again in the headlines and the centerpiece of a divisive presidential campaign. Here to help make sense of recent legal successes and failures is immigration law expert Jennifer Chacón, the Bruce Tyson Mitchell Professor of Law at Stanford. The author of the new book, Legal Phantoms: Executive Actio…
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From a 14 Year Old Victim of Police Brutality to Mentor of Thousands | Sayce Holmes-Lewis | Voice #90
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"Start looking at the issues in our community and how you can actually find solutions because we can't allow these things to get to our doorstep when it reaches the level of violence that we're seeing in our community." About Sayce Holmes-Lewis: Sayce Holmes-Lewis is the founder of Mentivity, a community organization dedicated to fostering change t…
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#396 How I Stopped Being Afraid of Making Mistakes in English, Solving the Most Frustrating Problem for Intermediate English Learners, Thinking "Connection Over Perfection", and More!
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. This episode tackles the fear of making mistakes that holds many English learners back from speaking. We'll shift your focus from achieving perfection to building connections. Join us as we explore the power of a positive mindset and practical tips to help you speak English confident…
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LGBTQ Infertility Advocate Christina Bailey's Infertility Story: IVF and Same Sex Family Building
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Pride Month Continues! Today we are celebrating the beautiful family built by Christina Bailey, aka @babybaileymamadrama on IG. Christina talks about coming out when she was younger, having her two older daughters via IVF, and how the LGBTQ community gets asked a lot, "Why don't you just adopt, or why don't you just foster?" Christina talks about g…
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#395 My Coming Out Story — Podcast for ADVANCED English Learners: The Courage to Be Yourself, Life Lessons, and the Meaning Behind Pride Month (LGBTQ+)
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. June is Pride Month! And so in today's episode, we explore topics of LGBTQ+ identity, the courage you need to be yourself. In this conversation, Ethan shares his journey of coming out, reflecting on the challenges and acceptance he faced, highlighting the importance of authenticity a…
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Singer Nelly Joy's Infertility Story: Endo, IVF, Ectopic Pregnancy and IUI
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In 2011, singer Nelly Joy told a doctor that she thought she had endometriosis, but the doctor just chuckled and said, "Most girls have painful periods," handed her birth control and Nelly went on her way. She spent years navigating kidney issues, anemia (blacking out), IBS, and constant throwing up from pain while being on the road doing an arena …
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Unveiling the Enneagram: Pathways to LGBTQ+ Success and Self-Awareness
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Leigh Cambre ( he/him) is business coach for optimistic overachievers, specializing in business owners and entrepreneurs. He helps them find balance and boundaries without adding more to their to-do list. He is a Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, and is currently seeking certification as an Enneagram Professional.…
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Former Federal Judge Michael McConnell Discusses Presidential Immunity and Trump Cases with Pam Karlan
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Should presidents be immune from prosecution? If yes, under what circumstances? Stanford Professor Michael McConnell, a former federal judge, joins Pam Karlan for a discussion on presidential immunity, the Constitution, and former president Trump's cases. In this insightful episode, they discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's stance on cri…
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#394 If I Forgot How to Speak English... THIS is How I Would Go From ZERO to FLUENT Fast — The Method for English Fluency That I Wish I Had as a Student
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Ever feel like English is this big, scary monster you have to slay? Set aside the textbooks and join us for a fun chat about living your English! This episode is all about turning English into your everyday habit, and not a school subject. We'll crack the code on using shows you alre…
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Leia and Kriston Burroughs' Infertility Story: Sickle cell anemia; fibroids and embryo adoption
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Meet Leia and Krison Burroughs, who are still in the midst of their family building journey. On today's show, Leia and Kriston tell Ali about how Kriston was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when he was just a year old, and how they had no idea that the sickle cell drug, Hydroxyurea, would have a direct effect on his fertility. They also talk abou…
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Breaking Barriers: How Design & System Thinking Propel LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion
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In this episode, host Ahmet Aydogan is joined by Marya Triandafellos, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and workplace inclusion, to discuss the concepts of design thinking and system thinking. The discussion delves into how these methodologies can be applied to tackle complex problems in promoting LGBTQ+ workplace excellence. Marya shares insights on t…
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The Power of Representation in Literature and Media | Sofia Akel | Voice #89
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"Challenge yourself to watch or read or play something that you would normally turn your nose up at...you'll be surprised at what you might enjoy." - Sofia Akel About Sofia Akel: Sofia Akel is the founder of the Free Books Campaign, a community interest company dedicated to distributing books by authors of colour to those who can't afford or access…
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#393 How I Understand Natives in ENGLISH When They Speak FAST (in Music, Movies, etc) — The Key to Comprehending Practically 100%, Learn with Music by ADELE, and How to Stop Sounding Like a Robot When ...
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of Connected Speech in English. Join us as one of our talented coaches sings lines from Adele's popular songs, showcasing the natural flow and rhythm of spoken English. We will break down the connected speech patterns, helping you un…
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U.S. Women's Soccer Icon Carli Lloyd's Infertility Story: Unexplained infertility, IVF and finally, a successful IVF pregnancy
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Today, Ali has a true sports icon on the show: Former pro soccer star Carli Lloyd, who won two World Cups and two Olympic Gold medals during her incredible career. Carli is currently pregnant -- and in the second trimester -- with her first baby, but it's been a long and difficult infertility journey to get here. Carli tells Ali all the details, st…
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Justice for All? Why We Have an Access to Justice Gap in America—And What to Do About It
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Is legal representation in the U.S. only for the rich and corporations? That's a question that we'll explore in this episode of Stanford Legal with guests David and Nora Freeman Engstrom, two leading authorities on access to justice and the legal profession. They'll explain the roots of the challenge, how unauthorized practice of law rules contribu…
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Ep #23: Actor Amir Wilson on Juggling School with Acting, Coping with Rejection, and Passion for Filmmaking
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Amir Wilson, an actor hailing from Shrewsbury, has rapidly risen as a young talent in the acting world. His journey began at age 10 when he responded to an open audition for the Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre. Out of 3000 hopefuls, Amir made it to the final four, and thanks to some quick thinking from his mum, he landed the role. For the next two …
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Inclusive Workplaces: JD's Insights on Transgender & Non-Binary Professional Inclusion
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In this premiere episode of the LGBTQ Plus Excellence podcast, host Ahmet Aydogan explores the crucial topic of transgender and non-binary inclusion in professional environments. Joined by JD, a recognized figure in LGBTQ plus advocacy, they explore personal insights and experiences around misconceptions surrounding gender identity and expression. …
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#392 How Busy People Get Fluent in English with 10-Minute Habits — Small Actions That Give You Big Results, Easy Way to Build New English Learning Habits in Just a Few Days, and More.
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Think you're too busy to learn English? Think again! Unlock the secret to language fluency with quick, 10-minute habits. We reveal easy-to-implement actions, a fast track to new habits, and bonus tips to boost your learning journey. Don't miss this episode if you're ready to make rea…
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ENCORE - Michael of Two Dads UK's Fertility Story: Donor Eggs, Surrogacy and LGBTQ+ Family Building via ART
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Happy Pride Month! Ali's guest today is Michael, one of the dads behind Two Dads U.K., whose mission is to raise awareness of same-sex parenting and help other same-sex couples and other single gay people realize that becoming a parent shouldn't just be a dream. Michael talks about coming out; building a family with his husband, Wes; the 3-4 years …
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How a 29 Year Old ENTREPRENEUR Built a £3M Agency in 3 Years | Chloë Downes | Voice #88
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"Happiness over profits is the main thing." About Chloë: Chloë Downes is an award winning marketeer and the Founder & CEO at SHFT, an influencer talent management agency shifting the industry and bringing back the true meaning of the word 'influence'. Throughout her career, Chloë has maintained a focus on making the industry a fairer place for crea…
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#391 How I Stopped Being Shy and Started This Podcast, My Journey of Learning 6 Languages as a Shy Person, and More!
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. Most of you know Ethan, the host of this Podcast. What you probably DON'T know is that he's not always been as confident in the way he speaks and teaches English. And I know that he's also learned 6 different languages while considering himself to be a really shy and introverted pers…
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