The Mecca James Show: Music, Fashion, Politics and Everything in between. Outspoken, educated, and sassy are just a few words used to describe talk show host Mecca James. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Mecca’s love for journalism and entertainment flourished while attending college at SUNY Old Westbury, she learned the inside of the business while interning at MTV. After graduating college, Mecca continued her journey into the entertainment world, promoting parties, fashion shows and c ...
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What makes Silicon Valley the innovation capital of the world? It all starts on Sand Hill Road, considered the mecca of venture capital. Join us for insightful interviews from the heart of Silicon Valley with the VCs, start-ups and innovators behind the trending technologies of tomorrow. Hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew.
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Bunch of Flawed Dudes trying to make sense out of this broken planet. Seeking Truth - what works and what doesn't. Making and encouraging disciples via Christ. Striving to be better Servant Leaders, Husbands, Fathers, Neighbors and Colleagues.
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Cool Soror is about the overwhelmingly positive impact women in Sororities have on the world!
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The co-founder of Obvious Ventures gets deep into the science. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Gil: Another Abundant Life Story...from tragic loss to Hope
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Yes! You are in! If you've been rocked with a loss, this one is for you. If not you, then give it a listen and you'll know who could be strengthened by another Abundant Life story. Meet Brother Gil. Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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"Astounding and Inevitable": SVB's Second Act
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Silicon Valley Bank's Marc Cadieux examines the bank's past and ponders its future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Meet Beto, my back up brother. Literally, he helps me back up the Overflowsshowers.org trailer into place at the Compassion Cafe at Abundant Life Church in Indio, CA. Better yet, he shines Light. Check out his story...here you go...By DJTommyP413
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Colin Anderson funds public safety company Peregrine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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James from Compton and Cathy the Versed: Married in an Unlikely Gated Community
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Yes! You are in! In for another treat! James from Compton is back! This time with his bride, Sister Cathy the Versed. My nicknames for both of them by the way. Terms of endearment. What good can come out of Nazereth? A LOT! Compton? A LOT! An unlikely meeting in an unlikely gated community. Reads like many Bible stories. Least likely doing amazing …
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Norwest Ventures announces a new $3 billion fund. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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John from Mecca and the Sunday School $ Teacher Challenge
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Yes! You are in! Meet John from Mecca, my brother from another mother and one of the most interesting people you'll find in the Coachella Valley of California. Odds are that you dig money. Preface, I'm not a fan of the prosperity gospel. It's clear that God doesn't give us everything you/I want. Yet how much do you trust? Can you out give God? Mayb…
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Favorite books from leaders on Sand Hill Road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Father's Day on the way or not past as you hear this. Bottom line, odds are you had a sucky dad. Even the best earthly dads are flawed. Yet this isn't a downer message. It is meant to be encouraging. Here you go... Short and sweet on this one. Bottom line, you do have a perfect Father. Most of you get that. Most you still need to b…
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At times, my wife seems obsessed with Facebook Marketplace. Ok, she's not obsessed...normally. It is not her idol. She does love good deals. So in a way, I should be grateful for that. Better that then insisting on going to boujee shops on El Paseo. So one Sunday morning my wife is eyeing some CA beach prints. She already asked to stay home and str…
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GV's Frédérique Dame's "win win win approach"
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Dame on women's health, her path as an immigrant and "living elegantly." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Laine is an investor, Olympic athlete and Mark Zuckerberg's college roommate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Do you get anxious? Do you have a child that get anxious? That is what we tackle in this episode. Getting real and pursuing Truth. Here is your Play of the Day... Interesting! Things that make you go hmmmm. We don't shy away from science or math on this podcast. And we don't shy away from secular or even two atheists talking to poi…
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Deep Hikes: An Adventure to Fortify Faith and Hope...in the Driest of Conditions
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Do you get away to pray? Pray for more than an hour straight? Deep Hike? Or prayer walk? Run? The MonDudes are going through Matthew right now. We read Matt 15 and Jesus getting away caught my eye. When times get tough, how often do you get away to pray and reflect? Get away as an adventure, whether that be in a boat or out into the desert, mountai…
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Yes! You are in! As promised, more shares, testimonies and interviews. ThursDudesPM Troy is back and telling his deeper story of hopeless to Hope. Is that you? Giving God thanks for this Dude and his courage to share and your willingness to listen. Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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As hate and cancellation roil over U.S. campuses, there are others that shine love and peace. At the end of the day, isn't that what most of us hope for Peace and Love? Respect, dignity? The Tale of Two Campuses. In the Phoenix area of Arizona you can find two of America's largest campuses. Arizona State University (145k+, around 80,000 across camp…
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Yes! You are in! Confession, I've been dragging my heels on this one. Why? An atheist is back for the play of the day. Yet, once again, it points to Biblical Truth. Here you go... Bill Maher, two weeks in a row?! The Pharisees and religious hypocrites are outraged. Yet I greatly appreciate people who tackle tough subjects. For your ratings can also…
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Liquid Death and Dollar Shave Investor Mike Jones
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Jones is founder of studio and venture fund Science Inc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Ready to get uncomfortable. I didn't think so. This play of the day is a doozy. I'll let it speak for itself and then we'll break it down. Here you go... Whoa! Dang! Some of you are thinking, what are you doing playing an atheist on the play of the say. First, not the first time we've had an atheist on as the play of the day. Why? …
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Yes! You are in! I used to complain about the homeless. What's wrong with them? Why don't they get a job? Do you wonder the same thing? How did we get here? Here you go... Greetings from Encino, CA. That's where one of my daughters calls home. About 15 miles away is Beverly Hills where my wife was getting some testing done at Cedars Sinai. If you h…
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Shlomo Kramer created Check Point and now Cato Networks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! The news is full of sucky news. For we live on a broken planet. So how do we possibly have Hope? Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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Yes! You are in! Work. Most of us complain about it. Yet very interesting play of the day. The correlation of free time and depression. Make sense, if you are living life and feel like you are not fulfilling a purpose, that can be depressing and empty. Here's the good news. You do have a purpose. You are here for a reason. Here you go... Thank you …
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Elad Gil: The Most Sought-After Angel Investor in the Valley
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Gil was some of the first money into Airbnb, Stripe and Pinterest. This episode was first released on February 12, 2019. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Investor Howard Bornstein on shaking up industries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Some of you are oh wow Bill! And some of you are who's Bill? Either way, you are going to be blessed. Bill is one of my favorite teachers and speakers. We believe the Lord led you here, to this message, here you go... Thank you Bill Bohline, what a gift! Thank you Nancy and family, founding members and all contributors to the ongoi…
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Thank you Dr. Lorrits! That is getting real and pursuing Truth. How do you handle when things don't go your way? Prayers not answered? That is key part of the test of life and Faith. If you would like to hear more of that play of the day, check out the Bryan Lorrits Podcast, that episode is entitled, "Jesus, Bread of Life...John 6", published on th…
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Yes! You are in! Noe works his way to the play of the day and he talks about the dangers of the prosperity gospel. Why do you get sick? Tough times? Here you go... Thank you Pastor Noe Garcia, you can find more of that play of the day at the NPHX podcast, entitled "Faith in the Storm" published on the 2nd of March 2024 For the avid listeners, you k…
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Yes! You are in! Casey, CK is back! The Jogging Jesus! No, he's not Jesus, just looks like we may think Jesus looks like and loves Jesus more than most people that I know. And this message is definitely Deeper into Truth. Audio is a bit challenging in the beginning yet please stick with it. An amazing ending of Hope... If you would like to see Case…
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Yes! You are in! You busy?! Odds are that you are. Here you go, your play of the day... Mic drop! Thank you Dr. Lorrits! Back in the Play of the Day. After an amazing run of interviews, and more of those on the way, thank you for all your positive feedback. More of those interviews and case studies are on the horizon. You can hear more of that mess…
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Vasan's experience with Ozempic and how GLP-1s may affect the food industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes, you are in! You either have been lost or you know someone that is. In a funk. Spinning wheels and flat out stuck. I've seen part of Gen Z paralyzed. I've seen part of Gen Z absolutely thriving. Why? Brothers and sisters, meet Z, my brother from another mother. Thank you Z! Thank you Spirit Filled Church, Indio, CA, for being that good tree pro…
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Yes! You are in! I love stories of beating monsters. As I've wrestled with a few. Odds are so have you. Brothers and sisters meet Kenny, my brother from another mother, fellow MonDude making his debut on FriDudes and talking about his path to stronger and sobriety, easy to debate God, very hard to argue with His results, here you go... Thank you Ke…
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The founding partner of NFX is a five time startup success and angel investor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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On this dark, frustrating, broken planet, I love bright Lights. Listener, you are in for a treat! Meet Gerald. Was homeless, down and out and one of the most content people that I have ever met in my life! Why do content? Well, here you go... Thank you again Brother Gerald! As we often say on this podcast, we are in the Hope and Encouragement busin…
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Frederik Groce of Wellington Access Ventures
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Investment in startups run by Black people was 0.13% last quarter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Venture firms work with startups to safeguard AI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Hello new one! And welcome back versed one. If you would like to see less homeless, less drugs/addiction on the streets, then you need to meet and or support Pastor Joe and Spirit Filled, share what works, here you go...By DJTommyP413
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Yes! You are in! Hello new one! Welcome back faithful one. If you ever scratch your head about California and if you are hoping for some encouraging news, well, you are in the correct place, here you go, your play of the day...By DJTommyP413
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Banks is Managing Director at Makena Capital. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Yes! You are in! Hello new one. And hey old one, you are back. As we get real and pursue Truth. Let's face it. Truth isn't always popular. In fact, quite the contrary. Your Play of the Day, here you go...By DJTommyP413
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The IVP general partner speaks about AI and his famous grandmother. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Everyone has holes in their theology. I agree. How dare you says you? Here is your play of the day...let us know what you think at FriDudes.com, here you go... Special thanks to Young Buck Matt and G-EZ Rick Warren vs. Todd White. Lorrits vs. Keller. Chan vs. Michael. Osteen vs. Ricky Jenkins. My church vs. yours. Versed ones. We do this. Which sim…
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[Cricket Wireless Series] Episode 8: Celebrate the MECCA!
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The Cool Soror Show welcomes two amazingly COOL PEOPLE! Today's CELEBRATION BOWL EPISODE features Hall of Famer , Edgerrin James of the Indianapolis Colts. His son, Eden James, is a running back for Howard University. We chat it up about the state of football and how his influence guides his children. Also joining the show is Laila Pruitt, current …
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Yes! You are in. As I often say, this broken, flawed planet can chew you up and spit you out. My wife went to the hospital right before Christmas. Here is the recap...here you go... You are going into a storm, in a storm or coming out of the storm.By DJTommyP413
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Perspective: When It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas
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Yes! You are in! The doctor is back in the house. Dr. Lorrits that is, here is your play of the day to put into "Perspective", here you go... Thank you Dr. Lorrits. You can hear more on that one at the "Bryan Lorrits Podcast", that one is from "What Do I Do When It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas", published on the 18th of December 2023 If you are an a…
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Yes! You are in! This play of the day is unique. We don't always go to the preachers. Here is an intriguing conversation between an atheist and a believer, here you go... Very intriguing! Thank you Adam Carolla, the controversial atheist...well perhaps agnostic that isn't afraid to have Christians, Jews, Muslims, others on his program. You may not …
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Entrepreneur Avery Pennarun and Accel's Amit Kumar talk about leaving big companies to chase new adventures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Laguna Dave and the Jogging Jesus: Hearts for the Homeless
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Yes! You are in! You ever complain about the homeless? I did...and then God introduced me to a man we call Laguna Dave. Now, we are making a difference on something we used to complain about. Complain or solve. Let's solve. The Jogging Jesus joins us to learn and best practices. Here you go...By DJTommyP413
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