Best Melissa Fleming Podcasts (2024)

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EP 404: Eduard Shyfrin Discusses His New Music - Some of the Most Powerful Melodic Blues You will Ever Hear 21:13

3h ago21:13

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Eduard Shyfrin, who was classically trained on piano before becoming an award-winning mathematician, physicist, and businessman. But Eduard’s passion for music never left him, and his musicianship and profound life experience have now led to his debut album, Shyfrin Alliance. This intoxicating mix of rock, blues and romantic balladry brims with mes…

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Racing to prevent famine in Gaza - Matthew Hollingworth - World Food Programme (WFP) 38:04

5h ago38:04

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Matthew Hollingworth has worked in conflict zones around the world, from Ukraine to South Sudan and Syria. Previously in charge of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) emergency operations in the West Bank and Gaza, Matthew was responsible for delivering life-saving aid to desperate people. “People ask me every single day when I'm in Gaza: “When will t…

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EP 403: Legendary Songwriter/Music Producer David Malloy discusses His First Solo Album MIRROR, Eddie Rabbitt & more 53:49

4h ago53:49

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The legendary songwriter and producer David Malloy. He was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and credited with creating the cross-over influenced sound of country music that designed the genre in the 80s and 90s. He has 41 #1 hit songs and multiple Grammy nominations. David Malloy has produced artists like Dolly Parton, …

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Embracing Your Autism with Pippa Hastings 1:25:15

3h ago1:25:15

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Pippa Hastings. Pippa is a sock wearer. Autistic comedian storyteller. Artist. Sourdough maker. Mum. Truth teller. TikToker. Coach. She cares so much.In this episode Pippa and Madison have a candid conversation about their late in life diagnosis with autism, and how it has imp…

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EP 402: National Recording Artist Ashley Wineland talks New Single CRANK IT UP, Motorcycles and Upcoming Album 28:38

9d ago28:38

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National recording artist Ashley Wineland. She is the epitome of country music and brings a breath of fresh air with her electrifying single, CRANK IT UP written by Steven McEwan, Marti Frederiksen, and Carrie Underwood. Ashley emerged on the scene as a powerhouse, garnering audiences with her storytelling lyrics that cut to the core of the country…

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EP 401: Sound of Hope: The True Story of Possum Trot with Writer/Producer Rebekah Weigel 30:23

9d ago30:23

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Writer/producer Rebekah Weigel began her career in the field of psychology, which informed her eventual work in the entertainment industry. With a strong sense of story, strategy, and ability to rally, she writes and produces with her husband, Joshua, bringing powerful and spiritually significant stories to the screen. Her work includes the critica…

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To fight global hunger, farmers know best - Beth Bechdol - Deputy Director-General - UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) 35:40

10d ago35:40

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Growing up on a farm, Beth Bechdol never dreamed of following in her agricultural family’s footsteps. Now Deputy Director-General of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), she has not only returned to her roots, but is now fighting the corner of farmers the world over. “I know what it takes to grow a crop and to provide enough support fo…

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EP: 400 - Grammy Winner Renee Fleming New Book - Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness 48:27

11d ago48:27

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Grammy Winner Renee Fleming has been called the most beautiful soprano voice in the world. She is one of the most highly acclaimed singers of our time. Honored with five Grammy awards and the US National Medal of Arts. In 2014 she became the first classical artist ever to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. And in 2023, Renee Fleming became…

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EP 399: Jake Thompson discusses How to a Better Leader with LEAD BETTER NOW (Very Informative) 1:02:22

12d ago1:02:22

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Jake Thompson, Leadership Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, Published Author, and who has been featured in Forbes Magazine & directly impacted over 80,000 people to date. His programs help ambitious leaders boost their performance and create better personal and professional skills to help teams gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. His new …

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Discovering your Authentic Style with Dacy Gillespie 1:14:05

12d ago1:14:05

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Dacy Gallespie. As a weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie helps her clients reject fashion rules and ideal standards of beauty imposed by the patriarchy, white supremacism, and capitalism so that they can uncover their authentic style. Through their wor…

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EP: 398 - TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang talk their New Album CHEMISTRY! 41:43

25d ago41:43

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TG Sheppard and his wife Kelly Lang talk about their new duet album, Chemistry. TG Sheppard has always had a steadfast dedication to entertainment, and has made him one of the most popular live performers in country music for the last 40 years. With 21 #1 hit songs, his live concerts are packed full of his chart-topping tunes like “Last Cheater’s W…

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Breaking barriers to progress - Achim Steiner - Head of United Nations Development Program (UNDP) 29:52

18d ago29:52

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Born in Brazil to German parents, Achim Steiner knows first hand the power of cultural exchange to drive international cooperation. Now head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), he leads global efforts to secure a better future for our planet and its people. “The clearest lesson from 50 years of modern development thinking is don't try…

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EP: 397 - McBride and the Ride are BACK! They're on Sacred Ground and Burning Up the Road with Amarillo Sky! 28:56

18d ago28:56

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After 35 years, McBride & the Ride is still one of the most beloved country music groups. Their first three albums — Burnin' Up the Road, the gold-certified Sacred Ground, and Hurry Sundown, released in 1991, 1992, and 1993 are still full of timeless country music. These albums also produced several hits on the Billboard country charts, including t…

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You are a Verb with Melissa Benintendi (Part 2 of a 4-part series) 1:31:29

20d ago1:31:29

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Melissa Benintendi. Melissa Benintendi is an owner and the Director of Clinical Embodiment at Beyond Healing Institute in Springfield, MO. Melissa began her career as a trauma therapist primarily practicing EMDR. She is now an international EMDR consultant and trainer and spec…

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EP: 396 - Blackout to Blessing: The Perfect Love of Jesus Saved Me from the Highway to Hell with Melissa Huray 39:15

22d ago39:15

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Melissa Huray has dedicated the last two decades to helping people with addictions find freedom. Radically delivered by the Lord Jesus 20 years ago, she is a masters level addiction counselor with degrees in communications and exercise physiology. Her many writings have appeared in local magazines, Steve Bannon’s War Room forum, and in Charisma Med…

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Human rights is our strongest tool - Volker Türk - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 40:28

26d ago40:28

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Volker Türk has the greatest respect for those able to hold onto hope when all appears to be lost. As United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, he has devoted his life and career to helping the world’s most vulnerable people. “What has always struck me was encounters with people who are extremely resilient … who actually see hope, includin…

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EP 395: - World Renown Eye Surgeon Dr. Ming Wang Talks the new movie SIGHT & His Medical Advancements 35:29

25d ago35:29

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My guest today is Dr. Ming Wang, who attended both Harvard Medical School and MIT. Today he is a world-class eye surgeon, celebrated phil-an-thro-pist, and community activist. He is the founding director of the internationally known Wang Vision Institute in Nashville, TN, which provides free-of-charge sight restoration surgeries for patients who ot…

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Returning Home to Our Bodies with Abigail Clarke 1:07:56

1M ago1:07:56

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Abigail Rose Clarke. Abigail is an author, somatic educator, writer, and artist. She has an inordinate amount of love for octopuses, the moon, and her extensive collection of anatomy books. She is the creator of The Somatic Tarot and The Body Oracle decks, and the author of Re…

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Everybody has Purpose - Amy Pope - Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) 38:44

1M ago38:44

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Amy Pope has always championed humane and orderly migration as an opportunity for societies, not a problem. Now the first female Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) she is campaigning for a fundamental shift in attitudes towards newcomers. “You just give somebody a little space. Everybody has purpose. Everybody ha…

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EP 394: - Art Director Rick Caballo Talks about His Multi-Faceted Approach to Branding a Client 44:09

1M ago44:09

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Rick Caballo, a true Renaissance man, excelling in various creative fields including music, art, photography, design and fashion. His diverse skill set and boundless creativity make him a sought-after figure in the industry. Rick’s musical journey has taken him across the world and beyond his musical talent, he is a talented visual artist renowned …

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A Privilege to Serve Humanity - Joyce Msuya - OCHA - Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 37:41

1M ago37:41

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Big or small, Joyce Msuya has always found ways to give back. Now Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, she oversees the global response to the world’s worst crises. “For me, personally, it's a privilege to serve humanity. I wake up ev…

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EP 393: - Grand Ole Opry Member T. Graham Brown talks New Album 'Memphis to Muscle Shoals' 48:07

1M ago48:07

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Some have called him an R&B version of George Jones, while others have called him a Country Otis Redding. Whichever description you feel fits him best, there is no doubting that fact that when you hear the music of T. Graham Brown, you are hearing something that is very special. With over 15 studio albums under his belt, T. Graham Brown has charted…

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Healing from Enmeshment with Astrid Schmidt 1:08:47

2M ago1:08:47

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Astrid Schmidt. Astrid is a transformational guide and created a therapeutic healing system called Spiral Mapping Method, which is designed to build emotional mastery in your healing work, and to fall in love with life. She is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, trained at the Gest…

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With AI, We’re Building the Plane Mid-Flight - Doreen Bogdan-Martin - International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s fascinating career handed her a front row seat for the digital revolution. Now Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), she’s among those leading global efforts to set guardrails on the use of Artificial Intelligence. “I think we've never seen anything like this before … the plane is in flight and…

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The Teacher As Facilitator: Student Voice and Choice Part 2 16:11

2M ago16:11

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In this minisode season finale, Melissa continues to share one of her favorite articles about voice and choice by Alfie Kohn. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. In addition, she talks about a time management concept that can be applied to the classroom and she looks back at the episodes of the fifth season.…

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Unlocking the Power of Youth - Jayathma Wickramanayake - Sr. policy advisor, UN Women 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Appointed to a senior UN role aged just 26, Jayathma Wickramanayake’s career trajectory testifies to the power of education. Now senior policy advisor at UN Women, she is working to empower all women and girls to fulfill their potential – whatever their background. “I was never told that because I was a girl, I couldn't do X, Y or Z. [My parents] a…

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EP 392: - Famed Music Critic Joel Selvin: Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Author Joel Selvin, a San Francisco Chronicle pop music critic for thirty-six years, is author of more than twenty books about pop music, including the definitive account of the Rolling Stones free concert at Altamont and the biography of songwriter Bert Berns that paved his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the No. 1 New York Tim…

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Creating a Culture of Celebration with Rachael Maddox 1:28:42

2M ago1:28:42

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Today on the Everything Belongs Podcast, Madison is in conversation with Rachael Maddox. Rachael Maddox is a Head Witch and Business Alchemist with 15 years experience. A Somatic Trauma Specialist who's supported over 1000 people on their post-traumatic growth journeys. 2-Time Author. Serial Creative. Mom to a very small rascal. And wife to a real …

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EP 391: - Famed Photographer David Alexander Talks his Iconic Album/Movie Covers and HIs New Book 'Pictures of Time' 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

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In his commercial photography career, David photographed The Eagles’ Hotel California album cover, the Blues Brothers’ album covers and movie poster, and The Terminator movie poster. Some of the artists for whom he photographed album covers are Aretha Franklin, Linda Rondstadt, James Taylor, James Brown, Bonnie Raitt, Ringo Starr, Tina Turner, Tom …

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Zooming In on Narrative Nonfiction with Candace Fleming 41:40

2M ago41:40

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Candace Fleming is an author of many fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. Among other things, Melissa and Candace talk about the research process, the power of nonfiction and how teachers can help students get more specific in their research.By Melissa Milner

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No Place Like Home - Mohamed Yahya - UN Resident Coordinator, Pakistan 39:07

2M ago39:07

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A former child refugee, Mohamed Yahya knows the life-long pain of yearning for a lost home. That’s why some of his most emotional experiences with the United Nations have involved helping displaced people return to their towns years after they fled a brutal conflict. “A little bit of me was, I must say, envious of them, that they're able to go back…

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EP 390: - Iconic Entertainer Tony Orlando talks Beginning, Hit Songs, Variety Show, Freddie Prinze and more! 47:42

2M ago47:42

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The legendary entertainer Tony Orlando. He has achieved fifteen Top 40 hits, two Platinum albums, three Gold albums, and millions of copies sold. He won two American Music Awards and a People’s Choice Award for Best Male Entertainer. He is best known for his Five #1 hit records: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “C…

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EP 389: - HOW DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND PROMOTION TODAY? Special Guest CEO/Brand Management Expert Melissa Core 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

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CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, Melissa Core. She heads an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee. As legendary music producer Tony Brown would call her, "The Velvet Glove", a strong punch delivered softly. Melissa Core Caballo is anything but ordinary. Her passion is branding, but she has an extremely broad knowledg…

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EP 388: - Jayne Denham Hits You Like White Lightning! 38:10

2M ago38:10

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Top recording artist Jayne Denham is THE dominant female force in the country rock music scene, has released her album Moonshine. Her new album hits you like blinding white lightning as Jayne has partnered with Franklin County Distillery, located in the mountains of Virginia, known as the “Moonshine Capital of the World,” to release her own line of…

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The Teacher As Facilitator: Student Voice and Choice 7:23

2M ago7:23

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In this minisode, Melissa shares from one of her favorite articles about voice and choice. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide by Alfie Kohn lays out the rationale for voice and choice as well as what it looks like in practice. In this minisode, Melissa highlights the rationale and she will highlight what it looks like in pract…

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The Human Cost of War - Philippe Lazzarini - Head of UNRWA 32:05

2M ago32:05

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Philippe Lazzarini holds one of the most challenging positions in the whole of the United Nations. As head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), he is leading the backbone of the humanitarian operation in Gaza. “Ceasefire, ceasefire, ceasefire. If we have a ceasefire and the opening of the cr…

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EP 387: - International Country Recording Artist Will Wesley Talks New Music and more! 23:11

2M ago23:11

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Recording artist Will Wesley was sneaking into bars at 15 with a beard to disguise his age, to captivate audiences with his beat-up guitar on stage. Will's musical journey began in the Baton Rouge blues scene and touring with legends like Larry Garner and winning the New Orleans regional division of the International Blues Challenge twice, he later…

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Zooming In on Teacher Creativity with Jane Reynolds 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Jane Reynolds, sister of author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, chats about her work in helping teachers tap into their creativity so they can model it for their students. Her teacher education work with her brothers, Peter and Paul, is revolutionary including their soon to be Teacher Learning and Creativity Center in Dedham, MA.…

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EP 386: - The Glenn Miller Orchestra's Music Director Erik Stabnau talks about their 80th Anniversary of the Army Air Force Band 18:38

3M ago18:38

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Between 1939 and 1942, Glenn Miller led The Glenn Miller Orchestra, which became one of the most recognized names globally during the “Swing” era. Boasting an unmatched series of chart-topping records, The Glenn Miller Orchestra surpassed the sales of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, Tommy Dorsey, and Harry …

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Season 9 1:07

3M ago1:07

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Conflict, humanitarian disasters, climate change. Our world and its people are facing huge challenges. Wherever and whenever crisis hits, the United Nations staff are both on the ground saving lives and negotiating at the highest levels to alleviate suffering. This work is only possible due to the personal sacrifices made every day by UN staff arou…

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