Best Linda Lorelle Podcasts (2024)

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Why Aging Became a Dirty Word and How to Reclaim It - Karen Walrond 42:06

16d ago42:06

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As a child, I counted the days until my next birthday. Most of us did, tired of hearing “you’re not old enough to do that.” Then we hit a certain age, and all we want to do is roll back the clock. Pursue youth at all costs. Why is that? Who decided that young is good and old is bad? Why have we internalized it to our own detriment? And how do we re…

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How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronger Future - Denise Hamilton 46:26

2M ago46:26

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As American school children, we learned it by heart, and recited it every day. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America..." But how often did we then, and do we now, think about the meaning behind the words? "...one nation. Under God. Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Indivisible What does it mean to be indivis…

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How to Keep College Campuses from Becoming Political Battlegrounds - Manu Meel 47:17

3M ago47:17

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What is driving the recent conflict on college campuses? One obvious factor is reaction to the Israel-Hamas War. But my guest this week isn’t sure it’s quite that simple. As CEO of the non-profit, BridgeUSA, 25 year-old Manu Meel is in constant contact with students on more than 70 campuses across the country. The organization helps facilitate con…

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How Jewish and Arab Israelis Seek Pieces of Peace During War 1:05:18

5M ago1:05:18

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The eyes of the world are trained on Israel and Gaza like no time in recent memory. The horror of October 7th ignited a firestorm that will reverberate for generations to come. Yet, in the midst of unfathomable pain borne by families on both sides of the Israel Hamas War, there is an ongoing search for pieces of peace. Jewish and Arab Israelis work…

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How To Belong, Not Just Fit In - Dumpling Dudez 31:29

10M ago31:29

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It’s been inspiring to see our friends in the LGBTQ+ community celebrate and be celebrated during Pride Month. Though, I must say I long for the day when we don’t need a specific month to acknowledge the humanity of those who are marginalized. No matter who we love, what our race, how we pray or how we identify, we matter. We are human. We belong. …

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How Humor Leads to Hope for Humanity - Nick Anderson 56:12

10M ago56:12

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I can hear my dad saying it now: “I have to laugh to keep from crying.” As a little girl, I didn’t quite get it. But now I do. And it’s safe to say, these days, that’s how most of us feel. Up is down. Fake is real. Fact is fiction. The world has gone mad. And we’re all choosing sides — scared to death of what this chaos means for our future. So. Ho…

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How Gen Z Leaders are Strengthening our Democracy - Manu Meel 32:46

11M ago32:46

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“We cannot coexist if we cannot talk to each other — it’s that simple.” And that complicated. Yet the leaders of BridgeUSA are determined to meet the challenge. This 7 year-old non-profit is “building a student movement to bring the country together”, led by a dynamic CEO and return guest to Our Voices Matter, Manu Meel. Lessons Learned When we fir…

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How Art, Activism & the Power of Listening Create Change - Jordan Seaberry 1:08:47

1y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Talking with Jordan Seaberry is like wrapping up in a warm blanket on a frigid, winter night. You still feel the cold, but the softness enveloping you takes the edge off. Our chaotic world churns constantly, spewing more mayhem, but somehow, we still have hope. Jordan and others of his generation give me the sense that ultimately, we’ll be ok. What…

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How Connecting Across Generations = Hope - Jodi and Colette Rabitoy 42:39

1y ago42:39

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People often ask where and how I find guests for Our Voices Matter. The short answer is, when I run across a story I think will resonate with our audience, I jump on it. For this episode, I didn’t have to look very far. Literally across my desk. No Subject Off Limits Jodi Rabitoy is my Executive Assistant at Linda Lorelle Media. As you might imagin…

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How the Power of Story Connects History to Humanity - Deborah Mouton 46:20

1y ago46:20

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“When your story is being told, make sure you are the one holding the pen.” It’s one of Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton’s favorite quotes. And one that has particular resonance in 2023 as powerful, political forces are literally trying to erase parts of American history. Black history. But Mouton is holding the pen. Multi-Genre Literary Artist A self-descr…

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Why “It Starts With Love” is the Perfect Album Title and Message to Humanity - Kam Franklin 37:38

1y ago37:38

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The message comes from Millennial recording artist, Kam Franklin, and her band, The Suffers. Kam, the Houston band’s lead singer, lives her life leading with love — and the truth, even when it isn’t pretty. I became a Kam super fan after sitting down with her for the podcast in November of 2020. Her talent, intellect and empathy toward others on fu…

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What Millennials and Gen Z Think About the Future 40:47

1y ago40:47

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When you were 18, what were you concerned about? If you’re of a certain age, my guess is that the demise of our planet and Artificial Intelligence taking over weren’t at the top of your list. But for today’s youth, those are real concerns. And it impacts how they think about and prepare for the future. In Part 2 of our series, Across the Generation…

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What Millennials and Gen Z Want Boomers to Know 41:34

1y ago41:34

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It’s no secret that sometimes we just don’t “get” each other. There’s a disconnect between the generations. That in itself certainly isn’t new. But what seems, or at least feels different, is the fragility of the systems on which we depend — and the urgency of figuring out how to save ourselves…from ourselves… So that a livable world with a thrivin…

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How Quitting Alcohol Saved His Life and Disrupted an Industry - Danny Frounfelkner 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

50:45

Since we first introduced you to Sipple and its co-founder, Danny Frounfelkner, the Houston-based company has hit next level status. At least from my humble perspective as a customer. Like many of you, I am participating in Dry January, which necessitated a recent shopping trip to my favorite non-alcoholic bottle shop. The place was packed. First t…

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Why They Call Her The Candle Queen - Ianthe Mauro 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

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I love candles. Especially during the Christmas holidays, which makes this the perfect time to revisit my conversation with The Candle Queen. Ianthe Mauro is fluent in the language of candles. Whatever the shape or scent, candles are a perfect metaphor for what Ianthe is all about — bringing light and love to our troubled world. Sound familiar? It’…

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How to Break Barriers and Soar:My Family’s Story of an Engineering Pioneer - Carol Lawson 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

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Growing up, she was simply my second cousin, Yvonne. Someone I looked forward to seeing on my summer visits to Nashville, Tennessee, my mother’s hometown. Little did I know she was also a pioneer — a badass Black woman who refused to let the barriers of the day keep her down. No matter the obstacle, Yvonne “Y.Y.” Clark, started by asking herself: “…

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What it Means to be Transgender in Today’s World - Liam Paschall 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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As I count my blessings this Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the opportunity to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community that is deeply hurting. The recent Q Club killings in Colorado Springs are the latest example of the searing hate and violence gripping our nation. Hate toward those considered to be “the other” — simply for existing as who they are. T…

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How a Soul Food Scholar Uses Food and Faith to Help Bridge Our Divides - Adrian Miller 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

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He calls himself a recovering lawyer and politico turned culinary historian, food writer and professional speaker. Sprinkle in a healthy dose of faith and social justice activism and voilà — a Soul Food Scholar “dropping knowledge like hot biscuits!” Somehow, Adrian Miller has managed to fashion a successful career intersecting his multitude of tal…

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Why An Interracial Couple Emigrated From the U.S. - Elizabeth Silleck LaRue 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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Why An Interracial Couple Emigrated From the U.S. What’s your definition of “Home”? Here’s one I found in a random Google search: “A home is a place of refuge. A person’s most personal belongings are kept in a home and it’s where a person feels safe and accepted. To create a home requires an emotional connection and sense of belonging, not physical…

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DEI & Hair Discrimination: How to Educate Your Workforce - Janice Gassam Asare 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

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This week's episode of Our Voices Matter Podcast explores the intersection of two topics making recent headlines: DEI in the workplace and Black women's hair. Diversity, equity and inclusion -- along with belonging and accessibility -- have remained at the forefront of corporate conversations in the last few years. Especially after the murder of Ge…

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How a Leap of Faith Can Change Your Life - Yolanda Adams 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

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This is one of my favorite episodes over the five seasons of OurVoices Matter — and it’s the one I turn to when I need a dose of hope. When my faith is being tested. When I want to wrap myself in a warm blanket and just feel good about being alive. There is so much chaos, anxiety and uncertainty in our world that it can be challenging to see the go…

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A Simple Gathering to Help Bridge Our Divides: An Update on Neighbor's Table - Sarah Harmeyer 45:32

1+ y ago45:32

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I was on vacation recently with a group of friends and, without a doubt, the best memories were created gathered around the table. There’s something magical about sharing food and conversation, sitting shoulder to shoulder. And no one understands that better than this week’s return guest, the founder of Neighbor’s Table. I first met and interviewed…

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Why Trust is Pivotal to Elections, Immigration and Saving Our Democracy - Ali Noorani 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

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The midterm elections are less than 30 days away. Before ballots are cast, some already cast doubt about the eventual outcome. Not to mention growing distrust of our institutions, our systems and our leaders. Yet, our guest this week remains hopeful about our future. Why? "Because as long as we have liberals and conservatives saying we need to make…

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Danny Frounfelkner - How Quitting Alcohol Saved His Life and Disrupted an Industry 50:45

1+ y ago50:45

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My daughter and I walked into Texas' first, non-alcoholic bottle shop to look, learn and buy. We walked out having done all that, and feeling appreciative for an unexpected bonus -- a riveting conversation that created an instant bonding with the man behind the bottles. He shared a bit about his remarkable story, telling us how quitting alcohol sav…

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Diversity Matters - Pauline Chiou 31:30

2y ago31:30

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If you’ve ever wondered why diversity matters, especially in newsrooms, this week’s guest has some answers for you. And then some. Pauline Chiou is a media executive who cut her journalism teeth as a reporter in local TV and network newsrooms across the U.S. From there, it was on to Hong Kong and 6 years as an anchor at CNN International. CNBC then…

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Right To Know - Kara Rubinstein Deyerin 39:01

2y ago39:01

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We all have a right to know who we are and where we come from. And in this day of over-the-counter DNA tests, it's easier than ever to find out. But what happens when your DNA discovery reveals secrets that rewrite the story of your life? In the case of Kara Rubinstein Deyerin, it shattered her identity and sent her on a quest to answer a simple, y…

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Changing Corporate Culture - Allie Danziger 37:25

2y ago37:25

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What does it take to change corporate culture? It's a question countless corporations are asking as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging take center stage. This week, my guest and I explore this topic from multiple perspectives. Allie Danziger is a whip smart, young entrepreneur whose insight is gleaned from her experience in the world of int…

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America Talks - Joan Blades & John Gable 32:13

2y ago32:13

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As I write this on April 21, 2022, America Talks is underway. Americans with different backgrounds and beliefs are firing up their computers, turning on their cameras and talking to each other, face-to-face. On purpose. And with a purpose. Creating connections to build bridges across our divides, find a path forward, and remind us of our common hum…

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It's Not a Choice - Liam Paschall 32:06

2y ago32:06

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Being Liam isn't always easy. But it's not a choice. It's his truth. Just like all of us, Liam Paschall wants to be accepted for who he is. A loving husband and father, DEIB advocate, keynote speaker, passionate volunteer -- and transgender man. Only One Regret Assigned female at birth, Liam can't remember feeling comfortable in his body as a young…

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Beyond the Digital Divide - Larry Irving 44:40

2y ago44:40

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When Larry Irving coined the term "digital divide" in the early 1990s, he was fighting for those being left behind. He stood on the shoulders of mentors who came before him, advocating for what he knew was right. No matter the cost. The pushback was real -- from the U.S. Department of Commerce all the way to the White House. Irving was President Bi…

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Let's F*#!ing Talk to Each Other - Manu Meel 41:07

2y ago41:07

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Leave it to Gen Z to cut to the chase. "Let's f*cking talk to each other!" The perfect name for a campaign to get Americans, and especially our politicians, out of their silos for the greater good -- namely solving the problems that face our democracy and our very existence. Manu Meel and his fellow Gen Z colleagues at BridgeUSA are painfully aware…

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The Intersection of Activism and Joy - Karen Walrond 41:29

2y ago41:29

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My guest this week takes us on a journey that leads to the intersection of activism and joy. And what a wonderful ride it is! The journey unfolds in the pages of Karen Walrond's new book, "The Lightmaker's Manifesto: How to Work for Change Without Losing Your Joy". Our guide is the author herself, who is also an activist, speaker, leadership coach …

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Olympic Gold Medalist Rises Above With Joy - Scott Hamilton 57:05

2y ago57:05

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If anyone can show Olympic figure skater, Kamila Valieva, how to rise above with joy, it’s Olympic gold medalist, Scott Hamilton. The 2022 winter games that just wrapped up were devastating for the 15 year-old Russian phenom. She went into the games as a gold medal favorite and finished 4th in the midst of a doping scandal. Hamilton brought not onl…

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Side Hustle - Jacque Reid 36:58

2y ago36:58

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Jacque Reid is a walking, talking example of the power of a good side hustle. Yes, she’s an Emmy award-winning TV and radio journalist with national network experience. CNN. BET. NBC (Oscars Red Carpet team). Tom Joyner Morning Show. But she is also her own powerhouse brand, creating content to feed what ignites her passion. As an animal advocate, …

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Lofton & Moon Talk Football, Fun & Life 57:46

2y ago57:46

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Are you ready for some football? NFL Hall of Famers James Lofton and Warren Moon weigh in on COVID and the gridiron. What are the odds we'll truly have a season? Is it safe to play? Would they take the field if they were still playing? What about the role of professional athletes in the racial justice movement? And yes, we talk about Colin Kaeperni…

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AllSides - John Gable 39:38

2y ago39:38

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I’m always looking for ways to better connect us as humans. That includes getting us out of our filter bubbles. My guest today quit his day job over 10 years ago and dedicated himself to that mission. What John Gable came up with is AllSides, a media technology company that rates bias and identifies different perspectives. The goal — to provide bal…

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RACE To Be Human - Scilla Andreen 50:39

2+ y ago50:39

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What is race? What is racism? How can schools and companies address racism? Scilla Andreen is on a mission to answer these questions and more in her soon to be released documentary, “RACE To Be Human”. Andreen is an award-winning producer, director and CEO/Co-Founder of IndieFlix. The global streaming and screening service provides content for a pu…

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Meaningful Journalism & Why It Matters - Brendan Keefe 1:07:51

2+ y ago1:07:51

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The reason I became a journalist is the same reason I started this podcast: to tell stories that matter. To help make the world a better place. I would argue that’s what investigative reporter Brendan Keefe does every time he takes on a topic, always with one goal in mind: to uncover the truth. Brendan is the Chief Investigator for WXIA, 11Alive in…

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Fixing Immigration - Stan Marek 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

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What will it take to fix our broken immigration system? It’s a contentious, highly partisan issue U.S. lawmakers have grappled with for decades. And it’s one that is deeply personal to this week’s guest on Our Voices Matter podcast. Stan Marek has spent the last 30 years working with local, state and national leaders to find a sensible solution to …

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Representation Matters - Pam Perry 43:02

2+ y ago43:02

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Motown Magic was a part of every day life for award-winning PR professional, Pam Perry. She grew up in Detroit, counting the Four Tops and the Temptations among her neighbors. Diana Ross is her high school’s most famous alum. “If they can do it, I can do it” Pam remembers thinking as a young girl. Yes, representation matters. Pam’s “it” turned out …

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Keep Going - Nina Grae 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

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It wasn’t easy, but Musical Artist, Nina Grae, found a way to keep going through her darkest days, starting with the healing power of music. If you are searching for a way to keep going when it feels like it’s all falling apart (hello world!), this episode is for you. Full disclosure. It’s also for me. There is something about Nina that pulls you i…

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Walk With Purpose - Toni Harrison 45:11

2+ y ago45:11

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Toni Harrison was raised to walk with purpose. As the Chief Marketing Officer of a new fin tech company, she is doing just that -- on a mission to help solve the racial wealth gap. She's the proud granddaughter of a civil rights activist who helped bring Texas Southern University to Houston. Her father, Charles "Tex" Harrison, was an OG of the fame…

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Mental Health and the Music Industry - Rob Knox 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

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My first introduction to an in depth exploration of mental health and the music industry was the summer of 2021 in San Francisco. Josh Donaldson, founder of When the Music Stops, invited me to moderate a panel discussion about the topic. That's where I met today's guest, Grammy-nominated music producer, Rob Knox. A-List Artists You might not recogn…

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Raise Your Hand - Shawna Thomas 1:07:28

2+ y ago1:07:28

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Raise your hand, say "yes" and work hard. Shawna Thomas did all of that and more on the road to her role as Executive Producer of CBS Mornings. Shawna's journey begins in Houston where she grew up, and we first met. For me, our conversation is a full circle moment. A local TV anchor at the NBC affiliate (me) awards a college scholarship to a 13 yea…

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Leading in the Age of DEI - Monica Cole 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

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Leading in the age of DEI is a hot topic in corporate circles these days. My guest this week has earned her place in those circles as a leader and mentor to those finding their way up the corporate ladder. Including those traditionally left at the bottom. Tell Me What the Team Looks Like Monica Cole's path to Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo…

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Behind the Scenes of January 6th - Sherman Tylawsky 37:00

2+ y ago37:00

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In this week's episode of Our Voices Matter Podcast, a former Congressional intern takes us behind the scenes of the January 6th insurrection. As our nation's Capitol descended into chaos, 24 year-old Sherman Tylawsky was locked down with members of Congress and their staffs. Not exactly how he envisioned the third day of his internship. What was h…

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Black Women, White Women: Let's Talk - Jen Buck and Tamara Johnson-Shealey 52:07

2+ y ago52:07

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What happens when black women and white women get together and say, let's talk? I mean brave, honest, real talk -- about race. My guests this week can tell you what happens because they're living it. Every Thursday evening at 6pm CST, Tamara Johnson-Shealey and Jen Buck host a weekly conversation about race on the social audio app, Clubhouse. White…

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Passion and Purpose - Priyanka Murthy 38:29

2+ y ago38:29

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Priyanka Murthy, CEO of Access79, could teach a masterclass on combining passion and purpose. She's an award-winning jewelry designer whose creations grace the ear lobes and necks of A-list Hollywood stars. Think J-Lo, Lupita Nyong'o, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lawrence, Clare Danes and Julia Roberts. But here's the really cool part. Priyanka is no…

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The Power & The Cost of Owning Your Story - Amr Awadallah & Sara Selber 52:13

2+ y ago52:13

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We kick off our new season with a former Google executive speaking out in his first extended interview since getting fired. The story of Amr Awadallah and his new friend, Sara Selber, exemplifies the power and the cost of owning your story.www.ourvoicesmatterpodcast.com www.lorellemedia.com Amr lost his job. Sara has lost business and friends. But …

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Afghanistan: An Insider's Look With Nihad Jariri and Jesse Morton 1:08:37

2+ y ago1:08:37

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Today's episode provides an insider's look at the rapidly unfolding tragedy in Afghanistan. My guests: an Arab journalist and documentary film producer focused on jihadism, and a former recruiter for Al Qaeda. My conversation with Nihad Jariri and Jesse Morton took place on Saturday, August 21st. This was six days after the Taliban took control of …

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