Best Lighthouse Writers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 17 - Party with Katherine Oyer, founder of gorgeous NJ baby boutique, Francis Henri 48:35

2h ago48:35

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Courtney chats with Katherine Oyer, former luxury retail PR pro, turned founder of international baby brand carrying NJ storefront, Francis Henri. We chat about her entrepreneurship journey (while effortlessly momming 3 cool & fun kids!), the right way to ask someone for something (Spoiler alert! Be self aware!), and being raised by the most magica…

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Amity and Albany: Western Australia 7:59

4h ago7:59

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The Brig 'Amity' was the ship which carried Major Edmund Lockyer and a contingent of troops to form the first European settlement in King George Sound, Western Australia. It was initally called 'Frederick Town' after Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (King George IIIs favourite son) and was later renamed 'Albany'. The local Menang people call it '…

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Beyond Words - Oliver James 39:43

6d ago39:43

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California has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country and according to the National Center for Education Statistics, around one in five adults cannot read. One Costa Mesa father is working hard to change his own personal stats and encourage others in the world to read. Thirty-five-year-old Oliver James says he was forgotten in school and w…

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Ep. 16 - Party with Jasmin Knox, an Emmy-Award winning Producer at Entertainment Tonight 51:49

9d ago51:49

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Courtney chats with Jasmin Knox, a two-time Emmy-Award winning Producer at Entertainment Tonight about her incredible producing work, being gentle with yourself, daily affirmations, her backbone of a mom who she speaks to every day, and women getting it done!

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (Febuary-March 2024) 58:00

14d ago58:00

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from July to September. This Episode Features Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose: Are founders of the award-winning MakeShift. This not-for-profit org is one of the first creative prescribin…

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Ep. 15 - Party with Jan Craft, Vice President, Global Publicity at Warner Bros. Discovery 48:18

16d ago48:18

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Courtney chats with Jan Craft, the Vice President of Global Publicity at Warner Bros. Discovery about her North Star in life (being happy), prioritizing rest and not overscheduling herself, and all of the learnings she took from her resilient and amazing mom who taught her above all, to be a good human.…

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What I've Learnt - Michelle Stanton 42:41

20d ago42:41

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Michelle Stanton, Founder and CEO of Complete Success utilises her expertise to empower people to achieve exceptional results through innovative speaking, teaching and coaching programs. Formally, the CEO of her family's 8O year-old business Bevilles Jewellers, Michelle led the company out of receivership, driving exceptional growth and orchestrat…

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South West Sentinels: Cape Naturaliste Radar Station and Lighthouse 14:17

22d ago14:17

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Cape Naturaliste was named for a ship of the French Baudin Expedition of 1800. It's a prominent location, overlooking Geographe Bay on one side and the vastness of the Indian Ocean on the other. The high ground made it the perfect location for a lighthouse, guiding ships through the sometimes treacherous waters surrounding the Cape. During WW2 it w…

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Ep. 14 - Party with Jessi Collins, Senior Vocal Director for The Kelly Clarkson Show 34:26

24d ago34:26

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Courtney chats with Jessi Collins, the Vocal Director for The Kelly Clarkson show about her career with Kelly for the past 12 years, starting as a session singer at the ripe old age of SIX, advocating for herself at every stage of her life, and the many women in her life that have made it all possible, including her grandma who wrote her first memo…

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Cliff Richard's WIRED FOR SOUND and for crime fighting in shopping malls, road safety and brain washing 1:05:51

25d ago1:05:51

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Introduction]I like small speakersI like tall speakersIf they've music they're wired for sound[Verse 1]Walking about with a head full of musicCassette in my pocket and I'm gonna use itStereoOut on the street, you knowOhohohohohohoho, oho[Verse 2]Into the car, go to work and I'm cruisingI never think that I'll bl…

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What I've Learnt - Annabelle Hickson 33:38

28d ago33:38

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Annabelle Hickson, editor of the award-winning independent print magazine GALAH. Despite having no publishing or business experience, Annabelle started the magazine from her kitchen table to document regional Australia and the people who live there. In the past, young people left country towns to find opportunities in the Big Smoke. But the big rur…

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The 'Diamond Dakota Mystery' and the Bombing of Broome 41:04

29d ago41:04

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In March 1942 terrified refugees are fleeing the Dutch East Indies as Japanese forces march South. One of the last planes out, destined for Broome, Western Australia is a Dakota DC-3 piloted by Russian WW1 Ace Captain Ivan 'Turc' Smirnoff. Unbeknownst to those on board it's carrying a mysterious package filled with a fortune in Diamonds. Attacked b…

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Ep. 13 - Party with Megan Greenwood, founder of Greenwood Brewing 57:37

1M ago57:37

57:37

Courtney chats with Megan Greenwood about self-financing her amazing (women-owned!) brewery in Downtown Phoenix (in April 2020 at that!), sticking with her gut when it came to the layout and interior design of the space, how entrepreneurship is rooted deep in her genes, and what her hardworking mom has instilled in her.…

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What I've Learnt - Tammy Casselson 36:12

1M ago36:12

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Tammy Casseslon was just 15 years old when she first saw him from across the room. They smiled at one another, and that was it. She was smitten. "He was 17. Charming, funny, very good looking and looked at me like I was special," says Tammy. Their relationship began with laughter, love and lightness. "He was so proud of me and showered me with ador…

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Coral Coast and Kormoran: Red Bluff, Western Australia 11:59

1M ago11:59

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In 1941 sailors from a German merchant raider HSK Kormoran came ashore at Red Bluff, Western Australia following a battle with the Australian Cruiser HMAS Sydney. Before they reached the beach they disposed of any items which could complicate their capture. This episode recounts a unique 2007 discovery at Red Bluff and the key events of the engagem…

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Sun, Surf and Submarines: Garden Island, Western Australia 8:30

2M ago8:30

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Garden Island is a thin limestone sliver, 5km off the coast of Western Australia. It was an idyllic holiday destination until it became an important part of the defence of Fremantle during World War 2, protecting the Cockburn Sound and Southern approaches to the port. It was also the training ground of the famous 'Z' Special Unit, who paddled their…

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Pirate, Explorer, Travel Writer: The Life of William Dampier 10:42

2M ago10:42

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William Dampier was a Pirate, Author and Explorer. He published numerous books including 'A New Voyage Around the World (1697) which was a unique blend of adventure and natural history which made him a popular sensation. He was the first English person to explore the coast of Western Australia in the ship HMS Roebuck which was the first Royal Navy …

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Beyond Words - Henry Warren (Turn On The Subtitles) 30:03

2M ago30:03

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Turnonthesubtitles Extensive research from top academics in many countries has shown that simply turning on the subtitles for children’s television improves literacy. Dramatically. In fact it may double their chance of becoming a proficient reader, in particular those children between the ages of six and 10. As former ministers, secretaries of stat…

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What I've Learnt - Caitlin Marshell & Lizzie Rose (MakeShift) 27:02

2M ago27:02

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Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose, founders of the award-winning MakeShift. This not-for-profit org is one of the first creative prescribing agencies in Australia. Lizzie and Caitlin are known and respected internationally for their work on creativity and mental health. There’s so much ground to cover, your audience will love it. They’re available for…

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Ep. 12 - Party with Hallie Shano Cecere, Senior Sales Manager PAX Cannabis 58:16

2M ago58:16

58:16

Courtney chats with one of her first LA bosses, mentor and dear friend Hallie Shano Cecere on many many topics including her pandemic career pivot from the Fashion Industry to the Cannabis Industry, always being the ultimate girl's-girl as well as the glue of many relationships in her life. We also talked about her late mom Phyllis' ability to sque…

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Murder on the Dancefloor: The Trial of Audrey Jacob 9:21

2M ago9:21

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In 1925 during a charity ball at Perth's Government House, in front of hundreded of witnesses, Cyril Gidley was shot in the chest at point blank range and killed. The assailant was his 20 year old former fiance Audrey Jacob. It was one of the more dramatic trials which took place at Perth's Old Courthouse. What appeared to be an open and shut case …

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Hanson's MMMBOP, scooby-di-dooby-wop, bop doo-bap, wap-baba-doo 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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Play along at home with the lyrics: [Intro]OhOh, oohOh, oohOh, yeah[Verse 1]You have so many relationships in this lifeOnly one or two will lastYou go through all the pain and strifeThen you turn your back and they're gone so fastOh, yeahAnd they're gone so fast, yeah[Verse 2]Oh, so hold on the ones who really careIn the end, they'll be the only on…

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Ep. 11 - Party with Hannah Cobley, Founder and Executive Director of the Pediatric Cancer Nonprofit, Lighthouse For Hope 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Courtney chats with nonprofit founder Hannah Colbley about her career and life trajectory launching her into founding her nonprofit in her early twenties after beating Cancer herself, being raised by her epic "mom to all" mom as well as her older sisters, making time for fun in her busy life, and how her parents instilled showing up for the people …

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What I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January 2024) 55:06

3M ago55:06

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Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcast From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered. We wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from January. This Episode Features Dr Gina Cleo: a behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The Habit Rev…

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Law & Order in the Swan River Colony: The Perth Courthouse 7:18

3M ago7:18

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The Old Perth Courthouse is the city's oldest surviving building. It was built in 1836 to assert the supremacy of British law in the Swan River Colony and soon became integral to legal and civic life. It was designed in a classical 19th century Greek revival style and is one of two remaining examples of the work of Colonial Engineer Henry Revelly. …

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Ep. 10 - Party with Tiffany Smith, American Actor, Presenter, and Producer 51:42

3M ago51:42

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Courtney chats with American Actor Tiffany Smith about her impressive career trajectory, carving out time for fun and recharging, investing in her friendships, and her relationship with her Matriarch (her kind and warm mom!) evolving to both a close mother-daughter dynamic but a friendship too.

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What I've Learnt - Nicki Gostin 33:13

3M ago33:13

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Nicki Gostin is a Page Six digital reporter who covers red carpets, the royal family and all ‘70s and ‘80s megastars. She has interviewed hundreds of celebrities about touchy topics and even took the now-infamous video of an aghast Anna Wintour being asked for her ID at an event. Nicki attended college in Melbourne, Australia, and has worked for ma…

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Ep. 9 - Party with Tasha Reiko Brown, Celebrity Makeup Artist and Groomer 46:09

3M ago46:09

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Courtney chats with Tasha Reiko Brown about her life as an extremely talented artist, what she has learned from the work ethic of her celebrity clients, and of course her favorite subject, her Matriarch who had a wildly interesting upbringing who is now living with Alzheimer's disease.

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LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM - TO THE POWER OF POETRY & SPOKEN WORD [Ep. 2: Pt. 2 ] 31:17

3M ago31:17

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WELCOME BACK TO THE POWER OF POETRY & SPOKEN WORD episodes of the LIVE POETRY MUSIC JAM Podcast! These podcasts have been recorded live at the legendary performance venue MERCURY CAFE in Denver. MercuryCafe.com This 2nd Episode consists of a Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 is led by Poet Hosts PoetSeth & Racine Franks and featuring these 4 poets: Emily Weichec, Q, S…

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Gunships at the Darwin Tip: The Sandline Affair 1997 9:26

3M ago9:26

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In 2016 two Russian MI-24 attack helicopters were buried at the Darwin tip. The story of how they came to be there is a tale involving spies, diplomats, mutineers and mercenaries in a scandal that came to be known as 'The Sandline Affair'.By James De Leo

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What I've Learnt - Jacob Klein 43:47

3M ago43:47

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Born in Romania in 1953 to two Holocaust survivors who lost their family in the Holocaust. Immigrated to Israel in 1962. Married and father of three children, all living in Israel. Social-organizational psychologist, coach, group and workshop leader, organizational consultant, lecturer. Is specialized in - • Positive psychology and humor training •…

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Ep. 8 - Party with Jenny Klein an Emmy-nominated television writer and producer. 46:06

3M ago46:06

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Courtney chats with Jenny Klein about her work on Daisy Jones & The Six (!!!), her superhero of a Matriarch mom Elizabeth who not only was an involved mom, nurse and community / environmental advocate but also encouraged Jenny and her siblings to pursue their creative endeavors.

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Built by Convicts: Perth Town Hall, 1870 5:58

3M ago5:58

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Built in 1870 in a Victorian Gothic and French Second Empire Architectural style the Perth Town Hall was designed by Architect Richard Roach Jewell and James Manning. It is the only Town Hall in Australia built primarily by convict labour.By James De Leo

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What I've Learnt - Jason Kimberly 44:43

3M ago44:43

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Stepping out of the limelight to become Cool Jason Kimberley is an adventurer, photographer, author, and the founder of Cool, an education organization dedicated to inspiring students to learn for life. Jason is an altruistic-realist, his uncompromising focus is on equitable access to quality education for all students. Prior to his success in educ…

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Ep. 7 - Party with Tara Hitchcock Emmy- Award winning Journalist & Host 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

Courtney chats with the unparalleled and Emmy-Award winning journalist Tara Hitchcock about growing up in Beaumont, Texas, booking that iconic Good Morning Arizona job on 3TV, her treasured Matriarchs (her grandmas), her passion projects, proudest moments, and confirms that asking for what you want will always pays off!…

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What I've Learnt - Dr Gina Cleo 48:06

3M ago48:06

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Dr Gina Cleo, behavioural scientist, world-renowned habit-change researcher and Adjunct Professor at Bond University. Gina’s new book, The Habit Revolution: Simple Steps to Rewire Your Brain for Powerful Habit Change, will be published in Jan 2024. 3 years ago, Gina discovered her husband, who she thought was one of the good guys, was cheating on h…

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Ep. 6 - Party with Celine Rille - Owner of The McKinley Club 43:51

4M ago43:51

43:51

Courtney chats with Celine Rille about her and her husband's cool & gorgeous Phoenix coworking space, The McKinley Club, taking leaps in her career before feeling "ready", finding fun in her life everyday, and a her selfless, tough, former flight attendant mom, Rita.

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What I've Learnt - Nimrod Palmach 34:51

4M ago34:51

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A father of two small Nimrod children aged 4 and 7, Nimrod lives in Israel he is a Major reservist in the IDF. On 7 October at approximately 6am he received a phone call from his Commander to immediately drive to Jerusalem and collect his uniform and weapons, as they had heard murmurs that something was happening but unsure what exactly. Unaware of…

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Ep. 5 - Party with Alex McEntire - Owner and Chief Donut Officer of Chin Up Donuts 32:33

4M ago32:33

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Courtney chats with Alex McEntire about taking the leap from her dream job in marketing at Amazon to entrepreneurship as the owner of Scottsdale-favorite Chin Up Donuts, a small-batch artisanal donut company. Topics include entrepreneurship (and in the middle of a global pandemic no less!), the meaning of success evolving with age, and the confiden…

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What I've Learnt - #BringHershHome 57:22

4M ago57:22

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URGENT: U.S. Citizen taken hostage to Gaza in dire medical need. (Updated Wed Oct 13, 8am IST) Hersh Goldberg-Polin was wounded and violently abducted at the Nova Music Festival in Southern Israel on October 7 by Gazan terrorists. He needs urgent medical attention. Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the thousands of young people attacked by terrorists …

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Ep. 4 - Party with Emilia Purchio - Events & Talent Relations Consultant in the Entertainment Industry 54:30

4M ago54:30

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Courtney chats with Emilia Purchio, a multi-decade Events & Talent Relations Consultant in the Entertainment Industry, about her mom Lee. Topics include her mom's kindness, bravery, and glamorous life of fashion, motherhood and charity work. Emilia dives into her mom's empathy and amazing ability to never turn a blind eye for those who needed her s…

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What I've Learnt - Josh Piterman 40:38

4M ago40:38

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Josh Piterman In 2023 Josh Piterman returned to the stage in London to star as Jean Valjean in the West End production of Les Misérables. His West End debut, actually came as he took on the most coveted role as The Phantom in the brilliant original production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s theatre in 2019, a role he was delighted to r…

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'Prize of War': The 'REMO', Fremantle 1940. 6:47

4M ago6:47

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On the 10th of June 1940 Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on Great Britain and France. That day the Italian Motorship 'Remo' was in the Western Australian port of Fremantle. It was loaded with cargo and carrying 229 passengers. It was siezed by Australian authorities as a 'Prize of War' and drafted into service.…

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Ep. 3 - Party with Courtney McNulty - Senior Counsel for One of the Top 5 Largest Hollywood Movie Studios in the World 46:51

4M ago46:51

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Courtney chats with Courtney McNulty about moving across the country and forging her own path and becoming a true Elle Woods of Entertainment Law, seeing her name in the end credits, and spotlighting the three main Matriarchs in her life, her Mom, Grandma, and Great Aunts, as well as becoming a Matriarch in a non-traditional sense, within her frien…

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Lydia Conklin 52:42

4M ago52:42

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In this month's episode of More Friends, Tryn Collins chats with writer and cartoonist Lydia Conklin. At the time of the episode's recording, Lydia's collection of short stories Rainbow Rainbow was about to be released, and had recently been named one of the "Twenty-one most anticipated books of 2022" by Time Magazine. Lydia visited us on the Islan…

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Beyond Words - Lamek Odero (Sun Books) & Mary Silverweig (Tiny Ivy, Inc.) 37:37

4M ago37:37

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TinyIvy Lamek Odero Program leader for sun books Kenya and Mary Rosenzweig from Tiny Ivy here to discuss their collaboration with the World Literacy Foundation As the literacy crisis is universal the World literacy Foundation joins forces with Tiny Ivy and Sun Books in Kenya to unite in educating those less fortunate The key is to share resources t…

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The Emu War 10:13

5M ago10:13

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In 1932 the Australian Army was deployed with machine guns to 'fight' thousands of Emus (large flightless birds indigenous to Australia) destroying crops in the Western Australian wheatbelt town of Campion. The operation became known as 'The Emu War'.By James De Leo

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Ep. 2 - Party with Rachel Lowenstein - Global Head of Inclusive Innovation at Huge Global Media Agency 56:07

5M ago56:07

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Courtney chats with Rachel Lowenstein - an autistic thought-leader powerhouse and the Global Head of Inclusive Innovation for Mindshare, about creating every job promotion and career move in the past 8 years for herself, steering workstreams for UN Women's Unstereotype Alliance, and and being raised in a Matriarch environment of 6 women who served …

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Ep. 1 - Meet Your Host, Courtney Worth 3:32

5M ago3:32

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Courtney describes the podcast premise and shares a little about her biography, work as a red carpet creative content producer and what she hopes you’ll gain from listening to the podcast.

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Welcome to Matriarchy Party 1:10

5M ago1:10

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At some point in the digital age of boss babes, new money, and ambitious rookies, we stopped consulting our village's wisest. Women have been the heartbeat of the world - within their respective communities, workforces and families, since the dawn of time. They are the magic makers, the peacemakers, and the ass kickers. Let’s celebrate them with a …

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