Best Omar Garcia Podcasts (2024)

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Alt.Latino's guide to Chicano soul 28:27

7d ago28:27

28:27

The genre commonly referred to as "Chicano soul" has that "you know it if you hear it" kind of sound. It's a bicultural interpretation of late 1950s and early '60s African American R&B ballads by Mexican American youth, influenced by the operatic style of Mexican rancheras. Broken hearts, unrequited love and loving the wrong person are often the ma…

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Mónica A. Jiménez, "Making Never-Never Land: Race and Law in the Creation of Puerto Rico" (UNC Press, 2024) 1:27:14

19d ago1:27:14

1:27:14

Myths about the powers held by the United States are often supported by the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which derives its logic from the interpretation of a document that the US itself developed. Therefore, when pressure is placed on a specific legal precedent, the shallowness of its validity is revealed. Dr. Mónica A. Jiménez accomplishes t…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Omar Apollo, Karol G and Papo Vazquez 28:24

14d ago28:24

28:24

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre round up their favorite new tracks, including heartbroken music from Omar Apollo, a mix of jazz and Afro-Puerto Rican sounds from Papo Vazquez and a controversial new merengue electrónico track from Karol G. Songs featured in this episode: •Omar Apollo, "Empty" •Los Cenzontles, "Different Drum" •Mabe Fratti, "Oido…

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John Soluri, "Creatures of Fashion: Animals, Global Markets, and the Transformation of Patagonia" (UNC Press, 2024) 1:19:25

10d ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Today, the mention of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego conjures images of idyllic landscapes untouched by globalisation. Creatures of Fashion: Animals, Global Markets, and the Transformation of Patagonia (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) by Dr. John Soluri upends this, revealing how the exploitation of animals—terrestrial and marine, domesti…

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Felicia Arriaga, "Behind Crimmigration: ICE, Law Enforcement, and Resistance in America" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:02:51

28d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In recent years, dozens of counties in North Carolina have partnered with federal law enforcement in the criminalization of immigration--what many have dubbed "crimmigration." Southern border enforcement still monopolizes the national immigration debate, but immigration enforcement has become common within the United States as well. While Immigrati…

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Omar Garcia - Insights into Selling Businesses 30:09

17d ago30:09

30:09

Omar Garcia, a business broker, shares his career journey and insights into selling businesses. He started his career in Mexico working for a conglomerate and was involved in billion-dollar M&A activities. He then transitioned to the US and worked in marketing for a beer company. Eventually, he started his own business brokerage in San Antonio, whi…

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American Muslim Women on Campus 25:12

20d ago25:12

25:12

A conversation with award-winning academic Dr. Shabana Mir discussing her book Muslim American Women on Campus: Undergraduate Social Life and Identity (UNC Press, 2016) Interviewer: Sofia Rehman.By New Books Network

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Super-producer Edgar Barrera on turning old-school genres into pop hits 33:01

17d ago33:01

33:01

Even if you don't know Edgar Barrera's name, you know his work. The multiple Grammy-winning writer and producer has worked with dozens of the biggest names in Latin music — Bad Bunny, Maluma, Karol G, Camilo — the list goes on. But he's also one of the main forces pushing regional Mexican into the mainstream over the past few years, and turning Pan…

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Michael Moorhouse - Moving Opposers to Alignment 41:58

29d ago41:58

41:58

In this episode, guest host Brent Fessler continues the conversation with Mike Morehouse about leadership in a changing world. They discuss the importance of communication without friction, the need for leaders to provide a framework for decision-making, and the power of mental models. They also explore the dynamics of conversations and how leaders…

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Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America" (UNC Press, 2023) 51:04

28d ago51:04

51:04

Pivoting from studies that emphasize the dominance of progressivism on American college campuses during the late sixties and early seventies, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd positions conservative critiques of, and agendas in, American colleges and universities as an essential dimension of a broader conversation of conservative backlash against liberal edu…

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Lashaude James - Role Clarity in Leadership 23:07

2M ago23:07

23:07

Joel Gunn and Lashaude James discuss the concept of being a boss versus being a friend to employees. They explore the challenges of wearing multiple hats in a professional relationship and the importance of setting clear boundaries. Lashaude shares his experience of realizing that he needed to be a good boss rather than trying to fill the role of a…

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Alt.Latino's favorite music of 2024 (so far) 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

To mark the halfway point of 2024, Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and NPR Culture Desk producer Isabella Gomez Sarmiento run down their favorite releases of the year so far, from a career-defining release from Nathy Peluso, a leveling up from Argentine rapper Trueno, introspective jazz from Melissa Aldana and so much more. Songs featured in this e…

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Tenice Wehmeyer - The Neuroscience of Conversations 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

💬 Ready to upgrade your communication game? Dive into this discussion with leadership expert Tenice Weymeyer on the neuroscience behind conversations, the power of empathy, and strategies for building trust and self-awareness. Discover how to lead with intention, empower your team, and navigate tough economic times. 💼💡 #leadershipmatters #communica…

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Mike Moorhouse - The Iterative Nature of Building Trust 33:09

2M ago33:09

33:09

Guest host, Dr Brent Fessler, interviews Mike Morehouse who shares his journey from a unique upbringing to a successful career in the mortgage business, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and adaptability in leadership. He discusses the changing landscape of leadership and the need for distributed problem-solving models. The conver…

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The National Recording Registry's best Spanish language songs (and what it's missing) 35:10

2M ago35:10

35:10

The Library of Congress' National Recording Registry is more than just a collection of music and sound — it's a reflection of who we are as a country. In April, two new Spanish language songs were added to the registry: Juan Gabriel's "Amor Eterno" and Héctor Lavoe's "El Cantante." This week on Alt.Latino, Felix and Ana take the opportunity to dive…

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Scott Maderer - Inspired Living 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

Joel Gunn interviews Scott Maderer about his book 'Inspired Living' and how leaders can align their personal purpose with their professional roles to achieve fulfillment. They discuss the importance of understanding one's calling and how to get unstuck and move towards it. They also explore the significance of building meaningful relationships for …

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Omar Valerio-Jiménez, "Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans, Memory, and Citizenship" (UNC Press, 2024) 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

Omar Valerio-Jiménez's book Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans, Memory, and Citizenship (UNC Press, 2024) analyzes the ways collective memories of the US-Mexico War have shaped Mexican Americans' civil rights struggles over several generations. As the first Latinx people incorporated into the nation, Mexican Americans were offered US citizensh…

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Scott Maderer - Redefining Time Management: It's About Energy and Focus 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

In this conversation, Joel Gunn and Scott discuss the concept of time management and how it is often misunderstood. They emphasize that time itself cannot be managed, but rather it is our energy, focus, and productivity that need to be managed. They explore the root causes of people's inability to adapt to changes in their plans and offer strategie…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Wyatt Flores, Danny Ocean and Grupo Frontera 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

Ana and Felix collect their favorite recent releases from the past few months, including new material from the breakout regional band Grupo Frontera, a country/Latin cross-over in the music of Wyatt Flores, a new song from groundbreaking rapper Mala Rodriguez and more. Songs featured in this episode: •Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66, "Mas Que Nada" •Lui…

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Maria Cristina Garcia, "State of Disaster: The Failure of U. S. Migration Policy in an Age of Climate Change" (UNC Press, 2022) 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

Natural disasters and the dire effects of climate change cause massive population displacements and lead to some of the most intractable political and humanitarian challenges seen today. Yet, as Maria Cristina Garcia observes in State of Disaster: The Failure of U. S. Migration Policy in an Age of Climate Change (UNC Press, 2022), there is actually…

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Joe Petersen - A Journey of No's 11:18

3M ago11:18

11:18

Our guest, Joe Peterson shares his experience as a member of a C12 peer group and how it transformed his professional and personal life. He discusses the importance of surrendering to God's will and the value of receiving 'no' answers. Peterson emphasizes the need to trust that God has our best interests at heart and that disappointment is not scri…

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Eziaku Atuama Nwokocha, "Vodou en Vogue: Fashioning Black Divinities in Haiti and the United States" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:27:01

3M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

In Haitian Vodou, spirits impact Black practitioners' everyday lives, tightly connecting the sacred and the secular. As Eziaku Atuama Nwokocha reveals in Vodou En Vogue: Fashioning Black Divinities in Haiti and the United States (UNC Press, 2023), that connection is manifest in the dynamic relationship between public religious ceremonies, material …

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Mateo Jarquín, "The Sandinista Revolution: A Global Latin American History" (UNC Press, 2024) 33:59

2M ago33:59

33:59

The Sandinista Revolution and its victory against the Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua gripped the United States and the world in the 1980s. But as soon as the Sandinistas were voted out of power in 1990 and the Iran Contra affair ceased to make headlines, it became, in Washington at least, a thing of the past. In The Sandinista Revolution: A Globa…

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Joel Gunn - A Few Practical AI Ideas 12:58

3M ago12:58

12:58

This week our host is in training in Chicago, but we didn't want to leave you empty-handed. Joel shares excerpts from a recent AI talk he did for a small group of business people. We hope it will give you some creative ideas on how to use AI in the real-world.By Joel Gunn

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Alt.Latino's favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

It's the 10th annual Tiny Desk contest and there's been a strong showing of Latin artists behind desks across the United States and Puerto Rico. Felix and Ana sifted through all the entries and pulled their favorites from artists with roots all across the Americas. And if one of them ends up winning, you can thank us for the introduction. Songs fea…

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Darryl Lyons - Biblical Responsible Investing 39:42

3M ago39:42

39:42

🌟 Dive into the transformative realm of Biblical Responsible Investing with our latest podcast episode! Join host Joel Gunn and expert guest Darryl Lyons as they explore innovative financial strategies aligned with Christian values. 📈💡 📘 Darryl unveils insights from his new book, providing a unique perspective on leveraging faith-based financial to…

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Darryl Lyons - Cultivating Contentment 26:47

3M ago26:47

26:47

Want to hear a story of rags to riches, faith, and finding contentment? Join Darryl Lyons, CEO of Pax Financial, on A Leader's Journey podcast! Darryl discusses his journey from a trailer park to building a thriving financial business. He shares the challenges of letting go of ambition and the importance of living an authentic life. This episode is…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Angélica Garcia, Young Miko and The Mavericks 40:01

3M ago40:01

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Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras round up their favorite new music, from Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko's boundary-pushing new music, to Alejandro Escovedo's genre-bending rock and Angelica Garcia's electro-cumbia. Songs featured in this episode: • Young Miko, "Tamagotchi" • The Mavericks, "Moon & Stars (with Sierra Ferrell)" • Angélica Garcia, "…

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R. J. Boutelle, "The Race for America: Black Internationalism in the Age of Manifest Destiny" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:07:55

4M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

As Manifest Destiny took hold in the national consciousness, what did it mean for African Americans who were excluded from its ambitions for an expanding American empire that would shepherd the Western Hemisphere into a new era of civilization and prosperity? In The Race for America: Black Internationalism in the Age of Manifest Destiny (UNC Press,…

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Thais Carneiro - Miracle in the Marketplace 17:10

3M ago17:10

17:10

Ready to be a leader who thrives in faith AND business? ⛪ Thais Carneiro, CEO of a tech startup and owns three other businesses with her husband, shares her incredible journey of how faith transformed her approach to business - and the miraculous results it brought! In this powerful talk, Thais reveals: How her faith led her to realign her business…

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Shardé M. Davis, "Being Black in the Ivory: Truth-Telling about Racism in Higher Education" (UNC Press, 2024) 50:44

3M ago50:44

50:44

When Sharde M. Davis turned to social media during the summer of racial reckoning in 2020, she meant only to share how racism against Black people affects her personally. But her hashtag, BlackintheIvory, went viral, fostering a flood of Black scholars sharing similar stories. Soon the posts were being quoted during summer institutes and workshops …

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Joseph M. Thompson, "Cold War Country: How Nashville's Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism" (UNC Press, 2024) 1:06:57

3M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Country music maintains a special, decades-long relationship to American military life, but these ties didn't just happen. This readable history reveals how country music's Nashville-based business leaders on Music Row created partnerships with the Pentagon to sell their audiences on military service while selling the music to service members. Begi…

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Tracing the history of Latino artists making country music 37:07

3M ago37:07

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The release of Beyoncés Cowboy Carter has sparked a national conversation about who gets to sing country music and the complex roots of the genre. Which got Alt.Latino thinking — what about the Latinos in country? This week, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras travel to Austin, Texas to speak with AmeriChicana musician Carrie Rodriguez about the dif…

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Flavio Ratzke - Psychological Safety & Leadership 16:25

4M ago16:25

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SummaryOur guest Flavio Ratzke owns two companies in Brazil employing ~200 people. In this brief episode, he discusses the importance of psychological safety in leadership and the implementation of change. He shares his experiences in transitioning from a hierarchical structure to a team-based approach and emphasizes the need for leaders to create …

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Marc Masters, "High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape" (UNC Press, 2023) 55:20

4M ago55:20

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The cassette tape was revolutionary. Cheap, portable, and reusable, this small plastic rectangle changed music history. Make your own tapes! Trade them with friends! Tape over the ones you don't like! The cassette tape upended pop culture, creating movements and uniting communities. High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape (UNC Press, …

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Elizabeth S. D. Engelhardt, "Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:21:27

4M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

In Boardinghouse Women: How Southern Keepers, Cooks, Nurses, Widows, and Runaways Shaped Modern America (UNC Press, 2023), Elizabeth Engelhardt argues that modern American food, business, caretaking, politics, sex, travel, writing, and restaurants all owe a debt to boardinghouse women in the South. From the eighteenth century well into the twentiet…

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What do we really want from Shakira? 23:04

4M ago23:04

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Shakira just released her first album in seven years, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, and most listeners and critics have high praise. But this episode of Alt.Latino puts the record to the test. Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre and NPR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento talk about what makes a Shakira record a Shakira record, how pop artists reinvent themselves a…

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Daniel Grove - The Art of Balancing Dreams and Reality 54:58

4M ago54:58

54:58

📸 Explore a world where creativity meets practicality in our latest episode with master photographer and creative extraordinaire Daniel Grove. Discover the essence of mentorship, the art of risk-taking, and the balance between imagination and reality. We discuss navigating client relationships, feedback, and the ever-evolving landscape of AI in pho…

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Daniel Grove - The Art of Balancing Dreams and Reality AUDIO ONLY 54:58

4M ago54:58

54:58

📸 Explore a world where creativity meets practicality in our latest episode with master photographer and creative extraordinaire Daniel Grove. Discover the essence of mentorship, the art of risk-taking, and the balance between imagination and reality. We discuss navigating client relationships, feedback, and the ever-evolving landscape of AI in pho…

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John William Nelson, "Muddy Ground: Native Peoples, Chicago's Portage, and the Transformation of a Continent" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

The birchbark canoe is among the most remarkable Indigenous technologies in North America, facilitating mobility throughout the watery world of the Great Lakes region and its borderlands. In Muddy Ground: Native Peoples, Chicago's Portage, and the Transformation of a Continent (UNC Press, 2023), Texas Tech University historian John William Nelson a…

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Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Elsa y Elmar, Julieta Eugenio, Esteman and more 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

The weather's heating up and so are the music releases. The hosts of Alt.Latino share their most quintessentially them picks, with Latin jazz across the board from Felix and indie pop-rock bops from Ana. The two sit down to ping-pong favorite picks back and forth from different parts of the country — plus, Felix puts Ana's picks to an impromptu tes…

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Josh Arrington - First Memories of Money 56:55

4M ago56:55

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Dive into a captivating conversation between Joel Gunn and Josh Arrington as they explore the profound influence of our first financial memories and how they shape our approach to stewardship in all facets of life. 🌱 From the personal to the professional, this dialogue traverses the importance of self-awareness, the pursuit of purpose, and the art …

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Josh Arrington - First Memories of Money AUDIO ONLY 56:55

4M ago56:55

56:55

Dive into a captivating conversation between Joel Gunn and Josh Arrington as they explore the profound influence of our first financial memories and how they shape our approach to stewardship in all facets of life. 🌱 From the personal to the professional, this dialogue traverses the importance of self-awareness, the pursuit of purpose, and the art …

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Andrew J. Kirkendall, "Hemispheric Alliances: Liberal Democrats and Cold War Latin America" (UNC Press, 2022) 1:44:04

4M ago1:44:04

1:44:04

Hemispheric foreign policy has waxed and waned since the Mexican War, and the Cold War presented both extraordinary promises and dangerous threats to U.S.-Latin American cooperation. In Hemispheric Alliances: Liberal Democrats and Cold War Latin America (UNC Press, 2022), Andrew J. Kirkendall examines the strengths and weaknesses of new models for …

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Whitney Nell Stewart, "This Is Our Home: Slavery and Struggle on Southern Plantations" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:30:50

4M ago1:30:50

1:30:50

The cultural memory of plantations in the Old South has long been clouded by myth. A recent reckoning with the centrality of slavery to the US national story, however, has shifted the meaning of these sites. Plantations are no longer simply seen as places of beauty and grandiose hospitality; their reality as spaces of enslavement, exploitation, and…

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Lashaude James - The Millennial vs. Gen Xer Boss 57:12

4M ago57:12

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The Millennial vs. Gen Xer Boss: How They Built a Thriving Business Together According to a recent Gallup poll, 78% of millennials believe strong personal relationships are essential to their career success. Hear how Lashaude James taps into this trend by sharing how a company culture that prioritizes relationships can lead to better results. In th…

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Lashaude James - The Millennial vs Gen Xer Boss AUDIO ONLY 57:12

4M ago57:12

57:12

The Millennial vs. Gen Xer Boss: How They Built a Thriving Business Together According to a recent Gallup poll, 78% of millennials believe strong personal relationships are essential to their career success. Hear how Lashaude James taps into this trend by sharing how a company culture that prioritizes relationships can lead to better results. In th…

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Doug Carlberg - True Success Is About People AUDIO ONLY 41:41

5M ago41:41

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Our guest, Doug Carlberg, with decades of experience as a corporate executive, business owner, consultant, and military leader, believes real success can only be found be empowering your people through training and self-direction. Doug’s leadership journey began at General Electric, where he gained foundational knowledge in quality systems and cash…

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Jenni Lord - Leading People from Trauma to Triumph 40:28

5M ago40:28

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Are you looking to make a real difference in the world? 🌎 Join us for a conversation with Jenny Lord, CEO of Chosen, and learn how her organization is helping children and families heal from trauma. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this episode of A Leader's Journey, Jenny discusses: 🎇The challenges and rewards of leading a non-profit organization 🎇How Chosen is using i…

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Jenni Lord - Leading People from Trauma to Triumph AUDIO ONLY 40:28

5M ago40:28

40:28

Are you looking to make a real difference in the world? 🌎 Join us for a conversation with Jenny Lord, CEO of Chosen, and learn how her organization is helping children and families heal from trauma. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In this episode of A Leader's Journey, Jenny discusses: 🎇The challenges and rewards of leading a non-profit organization 🎇How Chosen is using i…

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