Best Missy D Podcasts (2024)

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Jeffrey Wright: This is Egyptian Cotton... 36:53

21h ago36:53

36:53

In this episode we're discussing an actor who you may know from television shows like Boardwalk Empire and Westworld, or his film roles in The Hunger Games and James Bond franchises. You may know him from Angels in America, which earned him a Tony award for the Broadway show and an Emmy award for the TV adaptation. He's played historical figures su…

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64. Favorite Summer Episode: Barefoot Days and Fireflies ... Recalling The Good 15:55

2d ago15:55

15:55

Summer recollections are so good for overcoming the so often bad memories that easily crop up in our brains to shame and blame us. I talk often in this podcast about learning to pivot from these natural negative thoughts, and summers past are a calming, pleasant place to start. Especially because you can almost feel the recollections, from slapping…

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63. Not Your Kids’ Trivia! 27:38

9d ago27:38

27:38

You first heard or experienced the answers to these questions back in the day! And if you can still recall them you get an A-plus in mental flexibility, recall, and just the fun of knowing you can tap into your brain first for answers instead of high-tailing it over to Google while listening. See if a 30-something can do that, you magnificent midli…

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62. Enneagram Empowerment with Terrie Power 26:55

17d ago26:55

26:55

Your toolbox for building a splendid second act at midlife-plus has a self-awareness tool that is time-tested and exciting to explore. It’s the Enneagram, and once you know your unique number, clarity and confidence emerge. But, deciding that number on your own is a tricky business (ask me, I know). Today we have Enneagram expert and guide Terrie P…

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Teddy Riley: Teddy's Jam 2 35:35

25d ago35:35

35:35

In our previous episode, we covered Teddy Riley's influential production career. In this episode, we focus on his journey as a performer, starting from his pioneering new jack swing days with Guy, a brief stop with his brother's group, Wreckx-N-Effect and finally to his Blackstreet era. Teddy's run as both a producer and performer is one that few a…

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61. Find Your Fortune in One-Liners 14:51

24d ago14:51

14:51

“Fortune cookies are a good idea,” said singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb. “If the message is positive, sharing it will put the recipient in a good mood. If it’s negative they’ll eat the cookie and forget it.” In today’s episode, less is more! Laurie Recommends: Chasing Cupcakes, by Elizabeth Benton: https://a.co/d/eMUp7KR P.S. Besides this podcast—I've …

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60. Procrastination Isn’t Permanent! Try an Easy End with Missy Hughes 27:32

1M ago27:32

27:32

If you’ve been procrastinating on how to end your procrastination, guess what? It’s easier to do than you think. Life coach and nutrition expert Missy Hughes emphasizes positivity in helping women overcome pesky procrastination with easy, doable steps. She shares how progressive actions to getting things done also boost overall well-being. Tune in …

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Teddy Riley: Teddy's Jam 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

On this episode, we’re talking about a producer, songwriter, sometime singer and rapper. He’s done songs for Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick, Heavy D, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Keith Sweat, Al B. Sure!, Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson and more. He's done albums for himself as a member of Guy & Blackstreet, and he was ind…

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59. Baby Boomers Keep Books Keepin’ On 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

You’ve seen a lot of changes in the name of progress, such as email and overnight shipping stamping out – so to speak – traditional mail use and delivery. Then there’s Uber and Lyft overtaking taxis and limos while offering new inclusive employment opportunities. How about air b and b’s, or food and grocery delivery at the stroke of a few keyboard …

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Heavy D: Nuttin' But Love 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

On this episode we’re talking about Mr. Big Stuff, The Heavster, The Overweight Lover, out of Moneyearnin’ Mount Vernon, the diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly, diddly D. One of a small number of people who have done a song with both Michael and Janet Jackson. The man who is pretty much responsible for kicking off Uptown Records, since he was the first…

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58. Reimagine Retirement to Suit You, with Pat Casello-Maddox 25:58

2M ago25:58

25:58

If your image of retirement is learning or upping your golf game, finally taking that cross-country road trip, volunteering, dinner earlier and earlier in the day, or endless relaxation on a beach, tropical drink in hand—that’s likely a stereotype! And in the 2020s I can tell you, “This is not your mother’s retirement!” It’s all yours. Whether you …

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57. Your Questions = Your Answers for Life Change 18:19

2M ago18:19

18:19

Here’s the prequel for your transformation story! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching or working with a life coach like me there’s a backstory that will set you up for an optimal journey. How do you tap into that without falling into the protective brain’s typical negative messages. Listen up to leve…

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Hey Ladies 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

It's been a while since we've dropped an episode about the ladies, so on this one we're talking about 8 of them. Yes, 8. We're diving into the world of R&B with a spotlight on some of our favorite voices. First up, we have the First Ladies of Bad Boy, Total. Kim, Keisha and Pam. Then we're heading north of the border to talk about two vocal powerho…

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56. Soar, Don’t Sacrifice, With the Power of Words 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Words matter, you always hear me say it. And in today's world, more than ever you're bombarded by the words of others ... broadcast in the news, shared on social media, in lyrics you love and those you love to hate, on the job and at home—mostly without filters. And the protective brain's tendency to pile on thoughts of fear, warnings, shame and bl…

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55. A Favorite Episode: From Fat to Finish Line with Jen Roe 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by my guest Jen Roe. She and an undaunted team of 12 virtual strangers who lost nearly 100 pounds each and took up running individually, came together to run the Key West 200-mile, Ragnar Relay Race in 2014. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop an…

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OutKast: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik 30th Anniversary 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

On this episode, we had a conversation about OutKast’s debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. This is an album that helped redefine the sound and identity of Southern hip hop, and played a significant role in introducing the world to the unique sound and culture of the “Dirty South.” This album laid the foundation for OutKast's legendary car…

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54. Capture What’s Escaped You For Weight Loss 14:15

3M ago14:15

14:15

Frequently for women ready to change, even really excited about transformation, there’s one thing … that annoying, even infuriating lifelong part of life to date that just won’t go away. Conquering it … releasing it … has escaped you. And for many, it’s … yep, you guessed it … long-term weight loss. If that has escaped you, today you’ll hear about …

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53. Reclaim Your Vitality, Ward off Disease with Delane Vaughn, M.D. 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

Today I have the honor of sharing the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Delane Vaughn. She brings the invaluable combination of being both a family medicine practitioner and a certified life coach. From nurse to physician—including outpatient, inpatient and ER care, she developed a passion for disease prevention and now, in her life coaching practice Del…

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New Edition: Boys To Men 52:50

3M ago52:50

52:50

On this episode, we are having a conversation about the 40+ year career of one of the greatest R&B groups of all time, and the inspiration for all of the boy bands that followed their blueprint. From direct descendants like New Kids On The Block and Boyz II Men, to current day acts like BTS, New Edition is “where it all started.” We talked about th…

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52. Fresh Start Flips for Weight Loss – A Favorite Episode 18:25

3M ago18:25

18:25

Is your weight loss on track? … stalled? … or at a complete standstill? If you’re exhausted with the effort of fresh starts and feeling like a failure, get ready to flip your thoughts and feelings for a doable, ongoing and sustainable practice that is life-changing. Adios to fresh-start perfectionism! Beside this podcast—I've got you covered with m…

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51. A Clothesline, a Mall, and Your Basement, Oh My! 18:32

3M ago18:32

18:32

So, what do a clothesline, a mall, and your basement have in common? Obviously, they all are spots where you might find clothes. But then … this is no obvious podcast! This is the place for curious, creative listeners to think outside of the box and get fired up about doable, life-changing action. Today that action is for weight loss—always a popul…

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50. Welcoming Women Into Their “Second Act “and More with Lynn Hardin 37:33

4M ago37:33

37:33

Today, multi-talented life coach Lynn Hardin explains how she has taken calculated risks throughout her life and now acts as a “guide on the side” for women who are ready to work with her for their next best act. She’s our expert guest and a success story moving fully into her third act. We learn how, as a lifelong learner, education professional, …

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Usher: Confessions 20th Anniversary 33:00

4M ago33:00

33:00

On this episode, we are having a conversation about Usher's 2004 album, Confessions. It's been 20 years since its original release, so we're discussing the impact of the album, how it dominated the Billboard charts, as well as some of the misconceptions about the content. We got into Confessions a little bit in July 2021 in our Usher episode, but f…

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49. Simple, Elegant, and Masterful Life Change with Kara Gaisie 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

Kara Gaisie is the expert type of life coach we all need in order to transform our lives … yes! I think she is the best … the bomb, and you’ll know why when you hear her wisdom about what is uniquely possible for individual women, how to eliminate distractions, and go all in on hearts’ desires. Link to website: https://karagaisie.com/ Social media:…

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48. Open Your Mind for a Money Makeover with Liz Carroll: A Favorite Episode 40:49

4M ago40:49

40:49

You'll be hearing a lot on Fire-Up about finances at 55+ this year as "baby-boomer" women are expanding their finances like never before ... or just learning to take control of their money with baby (or bold) steps. But before we unlock the safe and share emerging info, it's time to revisit the wisdom of one of my favorite guests who creates calm c…

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Professor Mindy Seu on Cyberfeminisim, AI, and Information Inundation 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Deep Reading Lists for each episode are available at phoebe.substack.com - My guest today is Mindy Seu: designer, professor, researcher, and editor of 'Cyberfeminism Index' in which “hackers, scholars, artists, and activists of all regions, races and sexual orientations consider how humans might reconstruct themselves by way of technology.” Featuri…

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A Tribe Called Quest: Electric Relaxation 40:40

4M ago40:40

40:40

On this episode, we're having a conversation about one of our favorite groups, one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time, A Tribe Called Quest. Join us as we discuss their body of work and their legacy. Head over to our website, troypodcast.com to check out footnotes, a playlist and a transcript for this episode. While you're here, make sure t…

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47. Conquer Kryptonite, Claim Your Power 17:17

4M ago17:17

17:17

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? If, like Harry Potter, you swallowed the Felix Felicis, “Liquid Luck” potion that empowered your success? Or if, like Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” a creative spell endowed you with magical powers? With super-powers? Once you’re fed up with feeble Kryptonite-style h…

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46. Age Doesn’t Matter Unless … 12:41

5M ago12:41

12:41

Think of this whole episode as an opportunity for you, yes you, to fill in the blank. Better yet, know that this isn’t a game, but a vital component of how vital you will be or won’t be in your second act of life … after the empty nest … after you give up people pleasing and step into the best times of your life. The crucial sentence is “Age Doesn’…

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Podcast Host Recho Omondi on the Art of the Interview, Life Resets, and Why Visibility is a Scam 1:00:23

5M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Deep Reading Lists for each episode are available at phoebe.substack.com - My guest today is Recho Omondi, host of The Cutting Room Floor. You might have been following Recho’s podcast since its inception in 2018. Or you may have heard of Recho just recently, after a clip from her January 2024 interview with Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def went very, very v…

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45. Crafty Career Clues – A Favorite Episode 16:15

5M ago16:15

16:15

Gone are the days of clueless job hunting! Resources and advice abound for “all the things,” from online job postings and networking (think LinkedIn) to resume templates, career coaches, on-topic blogs and much more—including specific tips for the over 50 job-seeker. Whatever your situation, from rebounding after a layoff or unexpected termination,…

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44. What Story Will Your “After” Shoes Reveal? 14:01

5M ago14:01

14:01

Are you stuck on the back-burner in your life? But ready to put yourself up front from a ho-hum existence? Yearning to escape an empty nest that isn’t as comfortable as you had hoped? Tired of putting others first but want to prioritize yourself without guilt? If you’re listening to me then you're feeling the potential inside, ready to rise up and …

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Club Vintage founder Anna Z Gray on Thoughtful Consumerism, Curation, and Women Writing about Women 1:04:39

5M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Deep Reading Lists for each episode are available at phoebe.substack.com - Today’s episode of Deep Read is a conversation with Anna Z Gray, writer and founder of Club Vintage, the self-described “department store of vintage sellers”. I met Anna several years ago when we were both living in New York City and Anna was writing ‘Things I Would Buy If I…

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43. You Can Have That Dream Job at Any Age, with Danielle Bradley 39:12

5M ago39:12

39:12

Ignite the path to your dream career with Career and Life Coach Danielle Bradley who has helped thousands of clients move from stuck to a successful job, especially in midlife and beyond. She’s got a before-and-after story of her own, and knows how to navigate through any fears and become easy with current-day tools like LinkedIn and optimal resume…

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42. Oops, I Learned Something Again 15:22

6M ago15:22

15:22

When you get what you pay for from a workshop, so far so good. But when I got more, more, way more, from the “Think It, Ink It, Shrink It” bootcamp in November … well, mind blown!. And credit where credit is due: this remarkable event was taught live by Corinne Crabtree for her No BS Weight Loss members. It launched my much-deeper dive into journal…

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Olivia Singer, Global Editorial Director of i-D, on Fashion, Feminism, and Female Rage 1:05:11

6M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Deep Reading Lists for each episode are available at phoebe.substack.com - My guest today is the journalist and editor, Olivia Singer. Since getting her start in fashion features at Another Magazine, Olivia has risen the ranks of British style media, later going on to work as fashion news director at British Vogue before assuming her current title …

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41. Even More Fun with Friends (Part 2 of 2) 16:39

6M ago16:39

16:39

"Friends in later life are like fine wine,” said Amy Poehler, “they get better with age and sometimes make you want to dance on tables!” The significance of role models in your life, and how fun it can be to identify with them was Part 1. But surrounding yourself with true, great friends is more important for a transformed, satisfying, life with gr…

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40. Have More Fun with The Role Model Effect (Part 1 of 2) 11:30

6M ago11:30

11:30

Once you get charged up about living into a new, changed, and joyful self, what will you be doing? So many exciting, doable things, to transform … at your unique pace. And we’ve talked about them. With this podcast and/or coaching you uncover your potential, let it shine, and realize the identity you want most in midlife-plus. What we’ve talked abo…

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Photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis: Circling back on Yourself, The Politics of Photography, The Art of Creative Business 1:17:14

6M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Deep Reading Lists for each episode are available at phoebe.substack.com - My guest today is the photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis (aka @sheekswinsalways - her long-standing Instagram handle that has an unexpected backstory, as we discussed during the podcast!) Shaniqwa is one of those friends I’ve known for so long that I can’t quite remember when we m…

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39. Game On! 15:38

6M ago15:38

15:38

Is your competitive streak a notch higher after holiday gatherings? From charades to grab-bag steal to drop the candy cane in the bottle or maybe a little beer pong, we’ve been stepping up our games, so to speak. And it’s been a blast. Next step: leveling up… why? … how? Listen up and learn! Email me at hello@laurieadamscoaching.com or check out th…

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38. Think Outside the Box to Achieve the Impossible 17:19

6M ago17:19

17:19

The New Year is young, but the practice of setting resolutions is old, tired and fruitless. So today, for those of you raring to go beyond the doable and just-right goldilocks pace of change I typically encourage, well today I’ve got some juicy options. Discover how your deeper desire, creative thinking and massive action can propel you to achieve …

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FINAL Episode: Sabbatical 7:29

7M ago7:29

7:29

Well that's it folks... Time to hang up my hat and go home xBy Missy D

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37. January 1 Resolutions? Quitters’ Day is Right Behind 8:57

7M ago8:57

8:57

Why, why, oh why do we still cling to the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions? Because, on January 1st, they promise to be so effective? Nope, nope, nope. They’re so superficial that the second Friday in January is now well known as “Quitters Day,” when nearly 25 percent of resolutions are dropped flat. Listen up to learn why it’s time to dr…

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Episode 35: Happy Christmas! 35:47

7M ago35:47

35:47

Well it took us exactly a year to get here, and now here we are! Happy blooming Christmas you beautiful people!! Remember the best gift you can give today and every day, is some heartfelt love and kindness. Understand? You better understand!By Missy D

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Introducing: Queue Points Podcast 41:16

7M ago41:16

41:16

They Reminisce Over You will be back with new episodes Spring 2024, but in the meantime, we wanted to share with you an episode of a show that we love, Queue Points, hosted by the homies Jay Ray & DJ Sir Daniel. We did an episode of Queue Points last year, and they were on our show earlier this year, so go back and check those out if you haven't al…

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36. A Weight Loss Favorite: Doable Facts from Dr. Lisa Oldson 1:00:45

7M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

It’s Christmas Week, but already here interrupting “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” … on repeat, are the annoying New Year’s TV Ads. You know, the ones for diet programs that are supposed to inspire you to plunk down determination and cash. Come on, in 2024 we no longer need to be fooled by these truly depressing sales pitches. "Fool me once, …

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Episode 34: Tere X-mas Ya Mere Xmas? 44:18

7M ago44:18

44:18

It's here people. We cannot get away from it. The whole world is rejoicing at the birth of Jesus Christ! So This week, just in case you're interested I've thrown in some delicious indian spins on the traditional Christmas dinner. Eat your heart out...By Missy D

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35. Who’s Got Your Back Behind The Velvet Rope? 10:53

7M ago10:53

10:53

"People can take advantage of your kindness if you let them. Setting and enforcing boundaries is essential for self-preservation and maintaining healthy relationships." So said multiple-award winning actress Angela Bassett, who should know. Because despite her talent, drive and proven tough climb to success, she has remained a kind, active supporte…

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Episode 11 (With Student Advisory Council) 25:24

7M ago25:24

25:24

Last Week’s Sports Recap (12/4/23 - 12/10/23), This Week’s Sports Schedule (12/11/23 - 12/17/23), Interview With Student Advisory Council.By Doug and Kambel Cox

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Episode 33: Give Love This X-Mas 43:44

7M ago43:44

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It's back to that man-made wonderful time of the year. The time of year where we spend thousands of pounds on what we think is happiness. But have you stopped to think, what is real happiness. What actually would make another human proper happy happy...By Missy D

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