Join us as we unravel the connections between games and personal evolution. Explore innovative game-based strategies that extend beyond screens, fostering learning, motivation, and positive change. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a curious novice, our Pixel Pathways guide you through educational adventures. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to empower you in leveling up your potential. Discover the transformative impact of games, turning every challenge in ...
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This Is My Moment is a modern goal-reaching, success movement meant to inspire, motivate and provide the skills for top level achievement.
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ABOVE + BELOW discusses the current paradigm shifts in human culture that are transforming and reshaping our collective society. We explore what’s above the water, the surface elements of our culture, and analyze what’s below, the underlying themes within. In our first season, we explore workplace culture and how changes in the way we work are affecting our economy and lifestyles. Above and Below is hosted by Navriti Sood and Eric De Feo. Both are creative strategists who focus on the transf ...
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A podcast where our aim is to share the stories and amplify the voices of those who have a story to tell and a lesson to give that will connect with and inspire our listeners. Our goal here at Melanin Muses is to ensure that our listeners feel heard, seen, and understood by sharing stories from all kinds of people, from all kinds of places, from all kinds of backgrounds.
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A podcast about coding, education, and mastery. We'll interview current Launch School students, employers in the tech sector, and industry veterans to talk about how to succeed on a journey to mastery and becoming a professional software engineer. Conversations will revolve around learning, programming, expertise, study habits and many other topics related to mastery based learning.
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The ULTIMATE Moments with Mitch ft. Heather + Randee
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In this special episode of Moments with Mitch, hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell bring on two incredibly special guests—their wives! Get ready for an episode full of love, laughter, and insight as the couples dive deep into the power of support and what it takes to stand by each other through thick and thin. They share hilarious behind-the-scenes stor…
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In this relatable and real episode of "Moments with Mitch," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell dive deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with pivoting in your career and making significant life changes. They share their personal experiences with working jobs that didn’t align with their passions, and how they maintained a focus on the b…
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Ep. 93: Patches for Porters with Speedy + Felicia Escalante
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In this heartfelt episode, hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell sit down with Speedy and Felicia Escalante, a couple who share their powerful story of resilience and transformation. After a sudden and traumatic exit from the military due to injury, Speedy and Felicia faced a challenging transition. They open up about the struggles and emotions they exper…
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Ep. 92: "Don't You Love It?!" with Jadrien Urias
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In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell sit down with the multi-talented Jadrien Urias, a tattoo artist and paramedic, to explore his unique journey into both professions. Jadrien shares his inspiring story of resilience, diving into how he manages PTSD while excelling in two demanding caree…
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In this episode of Moments with Mitch, hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell dive into their contrasting personalities and unique approaches to investing. They explore how their distinct perspectives shape their strategies and decision-making processes. From Ken's methodical, risk-averse nature to Patrick's bold, high-stakes approach, listeners gain insig…
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Ep. 90: Building a Better Life with Marcos Hurtado
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In this episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell sit down with fitness trainer Marcos Hurtado to discuss the transformative power of fitness. Marcos shares his journey from California to Texas, where he aimed to build a better life for himself and his family. They delve into his fitness philosophy, emphasizing how staying fit …
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Ep. 89: Manifesting Success with Denise Smith
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell in an inspiring episode of "This Is My Moment" as they sit down with the remarkable Denise Smith. Denise shares her journey from her captivating experience on "Ready to Love" to being a board member on the Black Independent Filmmaker Association. She described the audacious leap she took to New York with only $20…
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Ep. 88: Living a FULL Life with Ramone Dixon
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell in a captivating episode of "This Is My Moment" as they sit down with the multi-talented DJ Ramone Dixon. Known for his dynamic career spanning sports reporting, event DJing, and culinary arts, Dixon shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a beacon of inspiration in multiple fields. In this episode,…
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Matthew Barr is the Head of the Education and Practice (EAP) Section and Programme Director for the Graduate Apprenticeship in Software Engineering at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science. He is also The founder of the Ada Scotland Festival (ada.scot), the director of Education at SICSA (sicsa.ac.uk), the Co-director of the Unive…
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Moments with Mitch: Managing Your Mental Health
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell as they delve into a crucial topic: the evolving landscape of mental health acceptance and emotional expression among men. From exploring the importance of prioritizing mental well-being to discussing how societal attitudes have shifted over time, Patrick and Ken Mitchell offer insightful perspectives and persona…
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Janet is the Learning Lead and Senior Researcher at the Learnovate Centre at Trinity College Dublin. Her key areas of research are in adult learning theory and learning design, as well as effective onboarding and workplace wellbeing – with a particular interest in gamification and game-based learning. Janet completed a MSc. with the University of E…
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Ep. 86: Vulnerability and Resiliency with Erica Acosta
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In this episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell delve into a profound discussion with Erica Acosta, an Air Force veteran and aspiring CPA, on resilience, self-care, and triumph over adversity. Erica shares her journey of navigating through trauma and finding her inner resilience amidst life's challenges. She emphasizes the cr…
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#007: An Interview with Brock Dubbels on Games, Learning and Play
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Brock Dubbels specializes in driving innovation, leadership, and research spanning various sectors. With a passion for building winning teams, reducing effort while increasing impact, and maintaining a strong focus on customer value, he has had the privilege of working with some of the most prominent organizations and institutions. His approach is …
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S5E16: Student Spotlight - Battling Self-Doubt, A Student Transformation with Sherece
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In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Sherece, a current student nearing the end of the core curriculum. They spend the first part of the conversation discussing how Sherece managed to overcome her extremely low confidence to not just progress through the core curriculum, but to even enroll amid self-doubt and fear of failure. Though she …
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Ep. 85: Muscle, Mind and Menopause with Letesha Butler
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In this episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell dive into the world of fitness, entrepreneurship, and academia with powerhouse Letesha Butler. As a bodybuilder, gym owner, and PhD student, Letesha shares her unique perspective on carving out a niche in the fitness industry while pursuing higher education. What sets this episo…
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#006: An Interview with Eric Zimmerman on Games, The Process Involved in Designing Games and Learning
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Eric Zimmerman designs new forms of play on and off the computer. This includes independent videogames, card and board games, and installations with architect Nathalie Pozzi that have been appeared at the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In this interview, Eric tells us about his experience of designing games, how he se…
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Moments with Mitch: Are We Too Distractible?
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In this thought-provoking episode of "Moments with Mitch," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell dive deep into the realm of controversial subjects, challenging the status quo with their razor-sharp insights. Strap in as they fearlessly explore the role of professional sports and social media as potential distractions, designed to divert our attention fro…
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#005: What to Steal from Classic Games to Create Engaging Learning Games with Karl Kapp
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Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., is a professor, scholar, writer, and expert on the convergence of learning, technology and business with a focus on game-thinking, games and gamification for learning. Karl is an award-winning professor at Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg, PA and author or co-author of eight books including "“"The Gamification of Learning …
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S5E15: Daniel Nalesnik - Founder of HackChinese and Core Graduate
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In this episode, Chris interviews Daniel Nalesnik, the creator of Hack Chinese and a core curriculum graduate. Daniel used the fundamentals learned in the core program to build his own business. They spend the first part of the episode discussing Daniel's winding journey to Launch School in which he left a successful career behind. Daniel quit his …
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Ep. 83: From Dishwasher to Executive Chef with Claudia Limon
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From Teen Mom to Executive Chef: Claudia Limon's Journey of Resilience and Triumph Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell on a heartfelt episode of "This Is My Moment" as they sit down with the remarkable executive chef, Claudia Limon. Claudia shares her awe-inspiring journey from facing the daunting challenges of teenage motherhood to manifesting her…
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#004:Enriching Esports: Four Years of Research Findings on NASEF with Constance Steinkuehler
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Constance Steinkuehler is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine where she researches culture, cognition, and learning in the context of multiplayer online videogames. She is an ADL Belfer Fellow, Chair of UCI’s Game Design and Interactive Media Program, and Co-Director of the Games+Learning+Society (GL…
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In this episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell sit down with the renowned Ted speaker, Rod Jeter, to uncover the secrets behind his revolutionary conflict resolution method. After getting kicked out of marriage counseling and studying conflict resolution, Rod designed his patented game YBAngry that has transformed the lives …
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S5E14: Student Spotlight - The Ups and Downs of the Core Curriculum with Patrick
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In this episode, Brandi chats with current student Patrick about his journey thus far through the core curriculum. They discuss what it's like coming from a background of feeling completely incompetent with a computer to gaining the confidence to lead SPOT sessions and encourage other students to do the same. Patrick also shares some of the more di…
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Ep. 79: Strong AND Sensitive with Kristy Ward
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In this episode of This Is My Moment, hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell sit down with the remarkable Kristy Ward, whose life story is a testament to resilience and fortitude. Kristy opens up about her childhood, sharing experiences that shaped her into the strong, sensitive, and hardworking woman she is today. Kristy reflects on the challenges she fac…
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Moments with Mitch: Why Is Doing the Right Thing So Hard?
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In this thought-provoking episode of "Moments with Mitch," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell dive deep into the complexities of human behavior, exploring why it often feels like doing the right thing is akin to swimming upstream against a powerful current. Drawing from personal experiences and philosophical insights, Patrick and Ken engage in a candid…
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S5E13: Setting Students up for Success - Smooth Start Program with Karis
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Sign-ups for Smooth Start 5 are open now! Read more and Apply here In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Karis about Smooth Start. Karis is part of the Launch School staff and is largely responsible for creating Smooth Start, an introductory program to help students overcome common hurdles that are often faced at the early stages of Launc…
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Ep. 77: Artistry in Adversity w/ Yvonne Rodgers
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell as they delve into the transformative journey of Yvonne Rodgers, a remarkable guest who wears many hats - professional artist, life coach, and author. In this captivating episode, Yvonne shares her profound insights into navigating unexpected life changes with grace and resilience. In just a year and a half, she …
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#003:Education’s Great Pivot is Powered by Short Sims with Clark Aldrich
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Clark Aldrich is changing the trajectory of education. As a leading analyst he founded Gartner's e-learning coverage and jump-started the adoption of distributed learning by the world’s largest organizations. His research and projects on game based and simulation based learning launched the gamification segment. He is the author of six books, incl…
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Ep. 76: Fostering Resiliency w/ Anthony Eads
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In this episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell sit down with insurance agent Anthony Eads for an inspiring conversation about resilience, perseverance, and triumph over adversity. Anthony opens up about his remarkable journey from foster care to success, sharing the deeply personal story of how his parents gave up their righ…
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S5E12: Missy Lovegren - From Fine Arts to Software Engineering
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In this episode, Chris interviews Missy Lovegren, a Capstone grad and software engineer at New Relic. Missy was a TA at Launch School and part of a 2022 Capstone cohort. They spend the first part of the episode discussing Missy's transition into software. She comes from a background in fine arts and went through several difficult, low paying, and, …
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Moments with Mitch: Marriage, Money and Gender Roles
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken on this episode of Moments with Mitch as they delve into the intricate dynamics of modern relationships. From the quest to find a compatible life partner to the complexities of managing finances together, they explore the multifaceted journey of love and partnership. In a world where traditional gender roles are evolving,…
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#002:Bring Joy Back to Teaching & Learning with a Gameful Classroom with katrin Becker
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Katrin is an award winning, internationally known expert in the design and analysis of Serious Games and in gamification in the classroom. She holds two Computer Science degrees and a PhD in Educational Technology. She is a certified instructional designer with a graduate certificate in serious game design and research. She has over 35 years of tea…
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Ep. 74: Confidence and Community w/ Jessica Meshaun
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In this empowering episode of This Is My Moment, hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell engage in a candid conversation with the dynamic model and entrepreneur, Jessica Meshaun. Together, they delve into the profound significance of self-discovery and cultivating confidence from within. Jessica shares her insights on the transformative journey of self-refl…
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S5E11: Student Spotlight - From Coasting to Excelling, a Student Transformation with Nick
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In this episode, Brandi has a conversation with Nick Perry, a current student and active member of the Launch School community. Nick shares his background and how he was never a 'good' student previously in high school and university. When he began Launch School, like many students, he wasn't sure if he could succeed and had to reevaluate his perce…
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Ep. 73: Amazing Empowerment w/ Bonita Owens
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell in an inspiring conversation with the remarkable Bonita Owens. In this episode, Bonita shares invaluable insights into women's empowerment, drawing from her own journey and experiences. Together, they delve into the crucial topic of setting boundaries, exploring its significance in fostering self-respect and heal…
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In this episode of Moments with Mitch, Ken and Patrick discuss how New Years Resolutions fail and why you should make goals year round. What happens if you fail a goal? When's a good time to start a new resolution? Why do we keep paying Planet Fitness?! You won't want to miss the episode! 🎧 Listen to it here: https://thisismymoment.buzzsprout.com 📺…
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S5E10: Felicia Bacon - A Lifelong Learner Thriving at Starbucks
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In this episode, Chris has a conversation with Felicia Bacon, a Capstone grad and Software Engineer at Starbucks. Felicia made a trajectory change after studying to be an architect for several years. Her core curriculum journey was one of perseverance, spanning three and a half years. She shares candidly about her experience receiving a 'not yet' o…
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Ep. 71: Failure, Self Reflection and Friendship w/ Wesley Scott
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In this heartfelt episode of "This Is My Moment," hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell are joined by their lifelong friend, Wesley Scott, for a candid conversation about the transformative power of healing, accountability, and the enduring strength of friendship. As the trio reminisces about their three-decade-long bond, they delve into the pivotal momen…
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#001: Using Serious Games to Support Learning with Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen
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Simon Egenfeldt-Nielsen(PhD, Psychologist) has studied, researched and developed video games for almost 20 years. He has previously been assistant professor at IT-University of Copenhagen, where he researched the educational potential of computer games. Today he is CEO of Serious Games Interactive, where he has over the last 15+ years developed +15…
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Ep. 70: Making a Difference Every Step of Life w/ Cohen Young
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Hosts Patrick and Ken are joined by special guest Cohen Young, a military veteran and long time friend, who brings a powerful story of transition and purpose. Together, they explore the journey of finding meaning after leaving the military, making a positive impact on people's lives, and deriving satisfaction from every step of life. Cohen Young, s…
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S5E9: Student Spotlight - Climbing the Learning Curve as a New Student, with Katelyn
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In this episode, Brandi interviews Katelyn, a current student finding her footing in the first few courses of the core curriculum. Katelyn is in a career transition, with a background in project and construction management, having majored in civil engineering in college. We reached out to Katelyn to see if she wanted to share her story after she wr…
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken in an insightful and candid conversation on the latest episode of "Moments with Mitch." In this episode, they delve into the concept of financial handcuffs, exploring how individuals often find themselves bound by financial constraints and how to break free from these limitations. Patrick and Ken unravel the complexities …
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Ep. 68: Seizing Opportunities + Pet Parenthood w/ Amber Gilmore
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Join hosts Patrick and Ken Mitchell in a heartwarming and informative episode as they sit down with Amber Gilmore, the dedicated Executive Director of P.E.T.S. in Wichita Falls. In this engaging conversation, Amber shares her wealth of knowledge and experience on the joys and challenges of being a pet parent. Amber takes us on a journey through the…
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S5E8: Alex Strick van Linschoten - Open Source Machine Learning, based in Europe
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In this episode, Chris interviews Alex Strick van Linschoten, a Capstone grad working in machine learning. They spend the first part of the interview discussing his background and Capstone experience, and later on discuss the field of machine learning. Alex had a full career before he transitioned into machine learning. He has a PhD in history and …
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Ep. 67: Your Story Doesn't End Here with Rachel Oswalt
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In this episode, Rachel Oswalt from Your Story Doesn't End Here discusses the challenges military members face finding mental health help and what she's doing about it. Patrick and Ken find out how she manages self-employment, talking care of her own mental health, and how she grows her advocacy platform. 🎧 Listen to it here: https://thisismymoment…
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S5E7: Launch School Explained with Chris Lee
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In this episode, recorded at the end of 2023, Brandi asks Chris the most frequently asked questions that current and potential students have. Chris starts the episode with a recap of the story of Launch School, and how his journey into teaching software over 10 years ago led to the Launch School curriculum as we know it now. This story explains how…
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Ep. 65: Planting the Seeds of Success with Zack Tlili
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Zack Tlili is not unfamiliar was adversity - he was orphaned as a child, stealing food to eat - often made fun of for having big dreams. Now, he is a renowned speaker, business owner and author. You won't want to miss Zack's story of resiliency as he speaks with Patrick and Ken about creating a brand new life with nothing but gratitude and a willin…
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Moments with Mitch: What Does It Mean to Succeed?
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In this inaugural episode of Moments with Mitch, Ken and Patrick discuss what success looks like as you go through adulthood milestones. Is it okay to live at home in your 20's? What does it mean to take a step backward to catapult forward? What if the feedback I'm getting is negative? You won't want to miss the episode! 🎧 Listen to it here: https:…
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Ep. 64: Adapting and Thriving: A Realtor's Journey with Brooke Taylor
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Get ready for an inspiring kickoff to Season 3 as we sit down with the incredible realtor, Brooke Taylor! 🌟 In this episode, Brooke shares her remarkable journey of building her real estate business not once, not twice, but three times, each time adapting to new circumstances with resilience and determination. Join us as Brooke delves into the chal…
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S5E6: Julia Martin - The Journey from JS101 to Databricks
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In this episode, Chris interviews Julia Martin, a Capstone graduate and software engineer working at Databricks. Julia shares her story about deciding to make a career transition from business to software. Her interest in software was piqued during her work as a business analyst, where working with SQL was part of her role. She spent some time cons…
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