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New Zealand's podcast that inspires and challenges those in business and leadership. Hear from numerous top NZ leaders and entrepreneurs including Rod Drury, Sir Stephen Tindall, Sir Michael Hill, Sir Graham Henry, Mike Bennetts, Andy Hamilton and many more.
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Hi, I'm Bri Logue and this show is for women who want to connect with others via the struggles in their journeys. It can be really easy when you're just starting out to feel like you're on your own, going through an unknown process but know that there are so many other women doing what feels impossible as well! Join us on our podcast where we'll talk about how these amazing women have made it work despite everything life throws at them - including me.
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Looking for a weekly podcast that's as fun as it is informative? Look no further than the Dark & Stormy Book Club Podcast! Our hosts, Ann Dark, Tracey Stormy, Kathy Night, and Misty Night, are passionate about books and love nothing more than sharing their thoughts on the latest literary releases. Tune in each week to hear our in-depth book reviews, fascinating author interviews, and predictions on what books are going to be the next big thing. With the Dark & Stormy Book Club Podcast, you'l ...
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Empowering Real Estate Ventures with Danni Hernandez
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, Bri Logue interviews Danni Hernandez, a real estate educator and CEO of Apex Investors. Danni shares her journey into real estate, driven by a passion for problem-solving and creativity. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging natural instincts and building a supportive network. Danni discusses her p…
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Serge Van Dam - Tech Investment in New Zealand
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Serge Van Dam is a renowned figure in New Zealand’s tech startup scene, with a diverse background in FinTech, PropertyTech, AI, and SaaS. Recognized as a fintech thought leader, Serge also invests in promising Kiwi software ventures, earning the Arch Angel Award for his substantial impact on the startup ecosystem. In the episode, Serge shares his p…
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Breaking Barriers: Michelle Hill on Overcoming Challenges in Junk Removal
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue interviews Michelle Hill, the owner of the junk removal business All Junked Up. Michelle shares her journey from driving 18-wheelers in Dallas Fort Worth to starting her own business. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her work, her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field…
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Leading with Purpose: Melissa Franklin’s Path from Educator to Entrepreneur
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue interviews Melissa Franklin, an entrepreneur with ventures in SI educational leadership and coaching. Melissa shares her journey of transitioning from an educator to founding Structure Innovations with her daughter. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, especially in overcoming…
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Cassi DeHaas on Thriving in Real Estate Across 50 States
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In this enlightening episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays," host Bri Logue chats with Cassi DeHaas of Titanium Realty, a trailblazer in the real estate industry. Cassi shares her extensive journey from starting as a general contractor with her business partner RJ to becoming a nationwide virtual wholesaler and real estate educator. The discussion d…
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Balancing Business and Motherhood: Chelsea Diaz's Journey to Empowering Entrepreneurial Moms
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Chelsea Diaz, co-founder of The Rainmaker Family. Ranked 148 on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in America, Chelsea is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurial moms to achieve financial freedom while balancing f…
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From IT to Innovator: Jen Sugermeyer's Beauty Industry Breakthrough
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In this inspiring episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bree Logue speaks with Jen Sugermeyer, the founder and CEO of ATA Cosmetics. Jen shares her transformative journey from a career in IT leadership to revolutionizing the beauty industry with her innovative jade applicator, which combines skincare and makeup application into one eco-friendly…
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Unlocking Potential: Misty Santos on Effective Marketing Strategies
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue talks with Misty Santos, a marketing professional and fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) who specializes in transforming businesses through effective sales and marketing strategies. Misty’s extensive background allows her to aid women-led businesses in expanding their reach and stren…
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Mastering the Art of Authentic Sales with Nikki Rausch
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In this empowering episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue sits down with Nikki Rausch, the accomplished CEO of Sales Maven. Nikki, with her 25 years of sales experience, has shifted from a corporate sales role to an educator and coach helping entrepreneurs, especially women, master the art of selling authentically and effectively. Summ…
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The Business of Stories with Susan Payton
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In this week's episode of Women Empower of Wednesday host Bri Logue interviews Susan Payton, Susan helps business owners harness the power of storytelling to demonstrate their value, attract their ideal clients, and get paid what they’re worth. Her book was released in March 2022, and quickly became a UK and US #1 bestseller on Amazon in several bu…
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Mitchell Pham -Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience in Business
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On this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Mitchell Pham, a Vietnamese-New Zealand Tech innovator and Strategic Advisor. Mitchell shares his remarkable journey from escaping Vietnam as a refugee to becoming a prominent entrepreneur and reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to business, including navigating crises, building resi…
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The Power of Emotional Intelligence with Sonia Singh
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In this vibrant episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue welcomes Sonia, an internationally certified leadership and high-performance coach with a rich background in teaching corporate leaders to enhance interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, and influencing without authority. Sonia, who also contributes her …
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The Power of Your Story: Unleashing Potential with Cathlyn Melvin
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue has a captivating conversation with Cathlyn Melvin, a multifaceted TEDx coach and copywriter. Cathlyn's journey from an actor to an entrepreneur unfolds, revealing how her passion for performance and storytelling naturally transitioned into coaching individuals to craft and deliver impactf…
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Embracing Femininity in Business with April Roberts
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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue delves into a fascinating conversation with April Roberts, a multifaceted coach dedicated to empowering Gen-X women entrepreneurs. April shares her journey from a corporate lawyer and financial advisor to embracing her role as a business consultant, high-performance life coach, and shamani…
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Today, I released my 100th episode! I am so grateful to have connected with so many incredible women, learning from their experiences, and sharing their wisdom with all of you. And what better way to celebrate this milestone than with an actual celebration!? Join us tonight at a special event - an evening dedicated to empowerment, connection, and c…
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Misti Landtroop - Managing Director at Palo Alto Networks NZ
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Misti Landtroop is the managing director for Palo Alto Networks in New Zealand, a key global cyber security leader. Misti has spent over 20 years in key leadership roles ranging from early stage start-ups through to Fortune 100 companies, including over a decade at Microsoft. Listen as Misti shares her insights on leadership, career challenges, and…
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Talking Networking and Web Presence with Jessica Gruber
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This episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays" features host Bri Logue and guest Jessica Gruber from BuzzWorks, a web design agency. Jessica shares her journey balancing family and business, and her success with networking. She emphasizes the importance of sales, client understanding, and the role of a website and social media in business growth. Conne…
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Manifesting Love and Purpose with Sasha Lipskaia
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays," host Bri Logue converses with Sasha Lipskaia, a spiritual guide and sacred intimacy mentor. They delve into Sasha's personal journey towards deeper self-understanding and self-expression, encompassing her work in intuitive channeling, tantric practice, sacred sexuality, and energetic healing. The episo…
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Stew Darling - Military Tactics for Success in Business
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In this episode Stew Darling, founder of Unstoppable Force, shares invaluable insights drawn from his military intelligence background and leadership expertise. From strategic interviewing techniques to the significance of resilience in high-stakes environments, Stew provides thought-provoking perspectives on decision-making, leadership, and person…
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This episode of "Women in Power Wednesdays" features Shannon Talbot, a former corporate leader who transitioned to entrepreneurship, focusing on coaching women towards happier, healthier, and more fulfilled lives. Shannon shares her journey of leaving the corporate world, starting her coaching business, and the challenges and triumphs she faced alo…
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Happy, Healthy, and Skeptical with Jennifer Hopson
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays," host Bri Logue chats with Jennifer Hopson, a multifaceted entrepreneur involved in health coaching, motivational speaking, and co-founder of the Happy Healthy and Skeptical Podcast. Jennifer shares her journey from starting in network marketing to launching her health and wellness program, Shine Well. …
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From Anxiety to Empowerment with Angie Colee
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays" host Bri Logue and guest Angie Colee, a business coach and marketing strategist, discuss overcoming sales call anxiety and embracing a positive mindset for business success. She shares strategies for making sales more conversational and less intimidating, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and…
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We need to step away for about a month our beloved Ann Dark needs to take some time to heal. She can't wait to return to the podcast. Please join her family and freinds in wishing her well. We will be posting further updates on here or our facebook page. Thank you for your continue support and understanding.…
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Talking Creativity and Being True to Yourself with Sandi MarLisa
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays," host Bri Logue talks with Sandi MarLisa, a multifaceted artist passionate about the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida. Sandi shares her journey from a secluded artist to engaging with her community through music and writing. She emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone to e…
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Recommendations For Your TBR Show Notes On today's episode, we feature six books that we recommend for our listener's TBR. These are books that have been sent to us for review. There is no way we can read every book but we want to make sure they are highlighted in some way. Ann reported on Good Girls Don't Die by Christina Henry (Berkeley 11/23). T…
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The Art of Overcoming: Riya Sokol on Resilience and Joy
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In this episode Host Bri Logue interviews Riya Sokol! Riya is an internationally acclaimed artist, speaker, and viral content creator. She gained widespread recognition for her video poem, “Thank You, Coronavirus,” which has been translated into dozens of languages and has received awards at various international festivals. Since the age of six, Ri…
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1-24 WWAR New Beginnings Show Notes For our first WWAR for 2024, we discussed three books that feature new beginnings for the protagonist or storyl Misty reported on her book “Poison Ivy” by Misty Simon. This is the first book she had published in 2004. It has been re-released two more times since then and has just been again re-released. She says …
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Mama T's Magic: Spicing Up Entrepreneurship with Toni Klecker
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays," host Bri Logue interviews Toni Klecker, the owner of Mama T's Salsa. Toni shares her journey from a corporate background to becoming an entrepreneur, creating her salsa brand. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and business, emphasizing the importance of time management and setting pr…
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Edwin Hill Show Notes Today we talk with Edwin Hill about his book Who To Believe. It will release today from Kensington Books. Monreith, Massachusetts, was once a small community of whalers and farmers. These days it’s a well-to-do town filled with commuters drawn to its rugged coastline and country roads. A peaceful, predictable place— until popu…
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The Foundations of Success with Raegan Hailey
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays" hosted by Bri Logue, guest Raegan Hailey, a Texan realtor, shares her journey in real estate. They discuss Raegan's family background in the industry, her path through college and travel, and her entry into real estate. Key topics include the challenges of starting in real estate, strategies for persona…
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Top Five Rundown Show notes On today's episode we review our top 5 books we read over the past year.\ 5 Ann – The Last Orphan by Greg Hurwitz Tracey – The Devil's Chew Toy by Rob Osler 4 Ann - Last Known Port by Sue Anger Tracey - Bone Rattler by Elliot Pattison 3 Ann – The Hunter by Jennifer Herera Tracey – The Camp by Nancy Bush 2 Ann – Malibu Bu…
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From Arts to AI: Kirsten Lum's Journey to Tech Entrepreneurship
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In this episode of "Women Empower Wednesdays" hosted by Bri Logue, interviews guest Kirsten Lum, the Chief Technology Officer at Storytellers AI. Kirsten shares her journey from the arts to becoming a scientist and entrepreneur, detailing her shift from corporate roles at major companies like Amazon and Expedia to co-founding her own AI and machine…
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David Simmons Interview - Ghosts of East Baltimore
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David Simmons Ghosts of E#ast Baltimore Show Notes On the first official episode of 2024, we talked with David Simmons about his book “Ghosts of East Baltimore.: David was delightful. Worm, fresh out of jail, tries to make a little money to get back on his feet, and make it back to the halfway house before his 9 pm curfew. But what should be a simp…
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Jamie Hunt - Founder & Executive Director of Pressio
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Jamie Hunt, founder of Pressio, co founder of 2XU and professional triathlete, shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur. Discover how Jamie's unwavering passion for retail, ethical business practices, and innovative product development have propelled his ventures to international success.By Paul Spain
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Mastering Boundaries for Business Success with Stacy Raske
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This episode of the "Women Empower Wednesdays" features host Bri Logue interviewing Stacy Raske, a business strategist, speaker, best-selling author, and mindset and leadership coach at Influential Leadership. The discussion revolves around Stacy's journey, her approach to personal and professional growth, and her focus on boundaries in various asp…
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St Nicholas -Short Story by Bruce Robert Coffin
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In the last of our Holiday Break short stories We read a story that Bruce Robert Coffin sent to us. It is a perfect story to end this season of giving and caring. Please enjoy!! Tune in next week for our regularly scheduled episodes.By Dark and Stormy Book Club
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Leading with Purpose & Overcoming the Odds with Angie Manson
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In this episode of the "Women Empower Podcast", host Bri Logue interviews Angie Manson, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services. Angie shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and becoming the CEO of a residential drug and alcohol treatment program. She discusses the challenges of starting and running a business, emphasizing the importance of …
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The Noir before Christmas written and read by Ang PompanoBy Dark and Stormy Book Club
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Mastering Business Efficiency with Danielle Baily
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The episode of the Women Empower Podcast hosted by Bri Logue features Danielle Baily, an efficiency and implementation consultant. Danielle shares her journey of becoming an entrepreneur and offers insights into improving efficiency and implementation in businesses. Key topics include the challenges of selecting appropriate software, the importance…
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The second in our Holiday Vacation series, Disappear is written and performed by the author, Sue Angejr. It tells the story of a sister's love and loss over the holidays.By Dark and Stormy Book Club
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From Design to Spotlight with Isabelle Miller
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In this episode of The Women Empower Podcast, host Bri Logue interviews Isabelle Miller, a model, content creator, and influencer based in Los Angeles. Isabelle shares her journey from UX/UI designer to a full-time content creator, her move to LA, and her success on social media. She discusses her approach to content creation, the importance of aut…
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Dark and Stormy is off enjoying the season. Please enjoy a few weeks of Holiday stories brought to you by some of our favorite authors. We will return in January with more original episodes.By Dark and Stormy Book Club
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Blazing New Trails in Real Estate with Caroline Hobbs
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In this episode of "Women Empower," host Bri Logue welcomes Caroline Hobbs, Founder and Chief Broker of Realty Reward Realty, who marks the 10th anniversary of her company. Caroline shares her journey from Keller Williams to establishing her own tech-driven real estate brokerage, blending her passion for real estate and technology. She discusses le…
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Ann reported on The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon (Anchor 2015) West Hall, Vermont, has always been a town of strange disappearances and old legends. The most mysterious is that of Sara Harrison Shea, who, in 1908, was found dead in the field behind her house just months after the tragic death of her daughter. Now, in present day, nineteen-year…
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Innovation in Feminine Wellness with Deeannah Seymour
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In this episode of The Women Empower Podcast host Bri Logue engages in a fascinating conversation with Deeannah Seymour, CEO and Co-Founder of PhD Feminine Health. Seymour narrates her remarkable shift from a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry to founding her own company, inspired by her personal health challenges. Her entrepreneurial ve…
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Jersey Ghouls Show notes Today we talked with Marissa and Jacki, two women we met at Fright Reads They host the Jersey Ghouls podcast which features horror movies with a feminist twist. We Are in the process of planning a collaboration with them. They primarily feature movies in the horror genre and we will do a book versus movie episode of Dark an…
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Ben Guerin - Co Founder of Topham Guerin Creative Agency
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Join host Paul Spain in conversation with digital marketing innovator, Ben Guerin, co-founder of the international agency Topham Guerin. Listen as they dive into the challenges and successes of agency growth, the power of social media marketing, and the emergence of platforms like TikTok. Ben shares insights on leveraging data, reaching new markets…
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Balancing the Budget and the Mind with Wendy Wright
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In the latest episode of the Women Empower podcast, host Bri Logue interviews financial therapist Wendy Wright, who shares her unique journey from Memphis to Denver and her career transition into the niche field of financial therapy. Wendy’s approach, which intriguingly combines psychology with finance, offers a fresh perspective on managing money.…
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Rapid Reads Show Notes For our first Rapid Reads episode we gave short reviews of six different books: Militia House by John Milas “This is a beautiful horror story told masterfully and elegantly. It is a brilliant, different kind of war novel, one that reveals the insidious ways the violences of war can tear people apart from the inside out. “ Mid…
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