Best Plano Moms Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 33: Birth Support and Postpartum Wellness for Moms with Megan Prichard 48:47

26d ago48:47

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In this episode, Megan Prichard provides deep insights into the profound honor she feels in assisting women through childbirth and the critical support needed during the postpartum period. She shares valuable advice for massage therapists on assessing conditions like diastasis recti, and offering relief for breastfeeding-related strain. Megan also …

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Bruce Waller - Author of Drive with Purpose 51:56

26d ago51:56

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Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career From Success To Significance. Often, when we think about what makes a career significant, we imagine monumental roles—like a US President, an astronaut, a surgeon, or a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. But true significance isn't confined to these towering heights. Significance lies in the small actions that swell in…

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Keri-Lynne Shaw - The Salary Bump, Empowering Women One Paycheck at a Time! 45:28

1M ago45:28

45:28

You don't want to miss this episode with Kerri-Lynne Shaw (KL), founder of The Salary Bump. Whether you're in a job you love or looking more, you may not realize you're leaving money on the table. For many, salary and total compensation are a huge mystery. People don't know their worth, they don't know where to find the answers and they don't how t…

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Ep. 32: Discover the Art of Self-Care and Journaling with Julie Erickson 45:50

2M ago45:50

45:50

In this enlightening episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, Julie welcomes guest Julie Erickson, a seasoned massage therapist and innovative journal creator. Dive deep into a discussion about the transformative power of journaling in achieving mind-body-spirit connection and self-awareness. Julie Erickson introduces her uniquely crafted journa…

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TEM - Episode 2 - Justin Stinson - Company Culture, Hiring, and Retention 46:35

2M ago46:35

46:35

Let's talk company culture, and why some organizations struggle to find and KEEP talent. Justin Stenson is a CEO and Executive Coach, he shares his creative viewpoint on leadership and how companies can improve retention, and attract top talent.By Kimberly Shapiro

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The Intro - Who we are, what we do! 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

Kimberly Shapiro, CEO and Co-Founder of TEM with Co-Founder, Taylor Figueroa talk about launching a business, lessons learned, and what's happening with The Executive Movement in 2024.By Kimberly Shapiro, Taylor Figueroa

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Ep. 31: The Gentle Power of Craniosacral Therapy with Marni Matyus 34:04

3M ago34:04

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In this insightful episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, I welcome an exceptionally experienced guest, Marni Matyus, to delve deep into the nuanced practice of craniosacral therapy and its profound connection with the body. As we explore Marni’s journey from skepticism to specialization in the realm of medical massage therapy, listeners will …

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Ep. 30: The Art and Science of Zero Balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette 54:58

4M ago54:58

54:58

In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast join Julie as she delves into the transformative world of zero balancing with Dr. Michele Doucette. In this episode, they explore the remarkable intelligence of our bodies, their innate ability to perform complex functions, and the profound impact of intentional touch on our overall well-being. Dr.…

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Find Your Niche Expo - A Special Message from Julie Alexander 0:56

5M ago0:56

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Find Your Niche Expo: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Find your niche here! Get a demo done and check out all of the wonderful ways you can take your massage career to the next level. Demonstrations, product samples, snacks and drinks will be provided. 3303 N Central Expressway Ste 240, Plano, TX, United States, Texas To purchase attendee tickets ($5) …

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Ep. 29: Maximizing Earnings: Financial Insights for Massage Therapists with Craig Meunier and Brendan McBratney 46:03

5M ago46:03

46:03

In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander welcomes guests Craig Meunier, owner of a Massage Envy franchise, and Brendan McBratney, a fellow franchisee, to discuss the ins and outs of the massage therapy industry. With valuable insights into the financial and professional considerations involved in choosing between wor…

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Ep. 28: Challenging Traditions: Robert Gardner on Mat-Based Therapy and Modern Marketing Strategies 1:19:46

6M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Dive into the evolving landscape of massage therapy in Episode 28 of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast with host Julie Alexander and guest Robert Gardner, an expert in mat-based massage based in Austin, Texas. Join the conversation as they explore the challenges and opportunities in the industry, including the rise of niche services and the need for …

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Ep. 27: Inspiring Positivity and Growth in Massage Therapy with Ariana Vincent, LMT, MTI 45:08

7M ago45:08

45:08

In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander is joined by the esteemed Ariana Vincent, a veteran in the massage therapy field with over 40 years of experience. Throughout the engaging conversation, Ariana shares her inspiring journey, wisdom, and passion for massage therapy, emphasizing the fusion of science and heart-ce…

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Ep. 26: Building a Sports Massage Empire: The Cross Function Sports Massage Method with Jenny Mapes 36:40

8M ago36:40

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In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, Julie sits down with Jenny Mapes, a former Olympic hopeful turned sports massage therapist and founder of Cross Function Academy. Julie first met Jenny at a lounge and was immediately impressed by her background in high jump training for the 2012 London Olympics. However, after not making the team…

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Ep. 25: Evolving Techniques in Massage Therapy: A Deep Dive with Ke Kino Owner, John James 1:08:37

9M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

In this episode of the Handcrafted Therapy Podcast, host Julie Alexander is joined by guest John James, owner of a massage academy. They delve into the fascinating practice of rebirthing and its impact on both the physical and emotional well-being of clients. John shares the transformative effects of applying light pressure to the dural tube and ho…

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Ep. 24: The Power of Kindness: Transforming Business and Life with Julie Alexander 19:58

10M ago19:58

19:58

Discover the incredible power of kindness in business and life. From a viral marketing campaign to inspiring stories of transformation, this podcast will challenge your perspective on kindness. But what happens when kindness alone isn't enough? Find out, in this intriguing episode that will leave you questioning the true limits of compassion. In th…

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Ep. 23: Elevating Massage Therapy with Chinese Healing Arts - Insights from Mandy Hatch 1:07:24

11M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Do you want to enhance the therapeutic effectiveness of your massage therapy practice and expand your holistic healing approach? Are you looking for a solution that will help you achieve these results? Look no further! In this episode, we have Mandy Hatch, an expert in integrating Chinese medicine into massage therapy, who will be sharing her knowl…

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A Special Message from Julie Alexander 3:42

11M ago3:42

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Check out this special message from Julie! The Handcrafted Therapy podcast is on break this week as Julie returns from The World Massage Therapy Fesstival in North Carolina! The World Massage Festival: https://worldmassagefestival.com/ Connect with Julie Alexander and Handcrafted Therapy Join our email list! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/H…

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Ep. 22: Dominate Your Niche in Massage Therapy for Optimal Success with John James 48:32

12M ago48:32

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From working in construction to establishing a path in massage therapy, John James is a seasoned professional who has transmitted his passion and energy into a successful career spanning nearly 32 years. John's route to acquiring Kekino Massage Academy was birthed from his desire to contribute significantly to the advancement of practitioner educat…

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Ep. 21: Create Your Dream Practice with Premium Pricing with Irene Diamond 58:29

1y ago58:29

58:29

Have you heard these common myths about building a successful private practice? Myth #1: You need to be a marketing expert to succeed. Myth #2: You have to sacrifice your values to make money. Myth #3: You can’t have a fulfilling career and a successful business at the same time. As a therapist, navigating the business side of private practice can …

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Ep. 19: My Experience Opening the Handcrafted Therapy Massage Supply and Training Center with Julie Alexander, Massage Therapist 30:14

1y ago30:14

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In this episode, Julie talks about her path to opening The Handcrafted Therapy Massage Supply and Training Center in Plano, Texas. She discusses the challenges and obstacles she has faced getting to this point. Julie also talks about the process of working with a designer and contractor to put the store together and all the amazing classes, product…

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Ep. 18: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection with Zero Balancing Massage Therapy with David Lauterstein 50:36

1y ago50:36

50:36

Join Julie for a fascinating conversation with David Lauterstein, experienced massage therapist, instructor and zero balancing practitioner. David shares how he found his calling in massage therapy after studying philosophy in college. He then takes us on a journey through his training in anatomy, deep tissue massage, and cranial sacral therapy bef…

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Ep. 17: Discover the Benefits of MediCupping with Chrissy Stites 44:04

1y ago44:04

44:04

In this episode, Join Julie and Chrissy Stites, LMT, CMCE as they delve deeper into the world of medicupping and how it can benefit your body. From lymphatic drainage to reducing inflammation, Chrissy shares her expertise and success stories using medicupping. Plus, they'll discuss how medicupping will be available in the Dallas area through Julie'…

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Ep. 16: Innovation and Outside-the-Box Thinking in the Massage Industry with Maria Rodriquez 48:54

1y ago48:54

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Maria E Rodriguez is the owner and solo practitioner of The Brave Hummingbird Healing Studio in Richardson Texas. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 15 years and has experience as a massage instructor. Her love for massage therapy and helping others has led her to many teachers and opportunities to travel around the world to learn from e…

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Ep. 15: The Power of Action: Achieving Success in Your Massage Therapy Business with Felicia Brown 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

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Felicia Brown, LMBT is a Business, Marketing and Life Coach for Massage, Spa & Wellness Professionals and other heart-centered entrepreneurs, as well as an award-winning massage therapist, repeat spa owner and serial entrepreneur. She loves helping others succeed by creating lives and businesses filled with passion and abundance and speaks at confe…

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Ep. 14: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Purpose in the Massage Therapy Industry with James Waslaski 56:55

1+ y ago56:55

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James Waslaski integrates over 30 plus years of expertise in manual therapy to teach over 45 live seminars per year all over the world. He is a published author, and renowned international lecturer, teaching Chiropractors, Athletic Trainers, Osteopaths, Physical Therapists, Physiotherapists, Physicians, Certified Personal Trainers and Massage Thera…

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Ep. 13: Unleashing Synergistic Business Strategies: Combining Massage Therapy with Diverse Modalities with Angie Patrick with Oakworks 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

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Angie Patrick is a massage supplies expert and an employee of Oak Works. She has been in the massage and spa industry for 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge about products to help massage therapists succeed. She has written for Massage Today and is now head of distribution and key accounts at Oak Works, managing franchises and distribution. In …

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Ep. 12: How to Make a Difference in the Massage Therapy Industry with Massage Supply Expert Angie Patrick 35:32

1+ y ago35:32

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Angie Patrick is a massage supplies expert and an employee of Oak Works. She has been in the massage and spa industry for 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge about products to help massage therapists succeed. She has written for Massage Today and is now head of distribution and key accounts at Oak Works, managing franchises and distribution. In …

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Ep. 11: How Do I Make My Massage Therapy Business Successful With Julie Alexander 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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How do I make my massage business stand out? What makes a massage business fail? In this episode, Julie goes solo to discuss important topics about owning and running a successful massage therapy business. In this episode, Julie discusses: The importance of mindset in entrepreneurship Why you should be careful about the type of people you surround …

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Ep. 10: How to Manage the Marketing and Branding for Your Massage Therapy Practice with Erika Newsom 1:13:53

1+ y ago1:13:53

1:13:53

How do you grow your massage therapy business? What are the best ways to market your business if you do not have much money to spend? In this episode, Julie is joined by Erika Newsom, a 25-year marketing professional, to discuss how to market and brand your massage therapy business. Erika Newsom is a marketing pro with over 25 years' experience con…

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Ep. 9: How to Get Massage Therapy Clients Through Social Media Advertising and Strategic Partnerships With Dr. Stratton Poulson 54:33

1+ y ago54:33

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How can you use social media ads in your massage therapy practice marketing budget? What are strategic community partnerships and how can they help you gain more clients? In this episode, Julie is joined by Dr. Stratton Poulson to discuss how you can use paid ads and strategic community partnerships to grow your massage therapy business. Previously…

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Ep. 8: Educating and Elevating the Massage Therapy Profession with Emerald Bodywork Education 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

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Have you ever tried to find a business or a class that didn’t exist? Do you believe education is an important factor in contributing to your success and longevity in the massage therapy industry? In this episode, Julie is joined by Amy Scottino, LMT, MTI, CEP and Christina Hughes, LMT, MTI, CEP to discuss how you personally can elevate the massage …

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Ep. 7: Using Your Voice and Education to Affect the Massage Therapy Industry with Chrissy Stites 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

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Why does our education as massage therapists vary so much? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a massage therapy instructor and how to incorporate that into your massage therapy business plan? In this episode, Julie is joined by Chrissy Stites, LMT, CMCE to discuss why it is so important to continue taking classes and learning o…

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Ep. 6: How to Grow Your Massage Therapy Practice Through Adaptability and Relationship Building With Steve Cartlidge 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

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What can I do to grow my massage therapy practice? How can I get clients to return? Whether you work in a franchise or own your own massage practice, this episode will give you helpful tips that you can implement in your practice today! In this episode, Julie is joined by Steve Cartlidge LMT, MTI, CEP to discuss how massage therapists can grow thei…

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Ep. 5: Why Specializing in a Massage Therapy Niche Can Help Your Business With Hillary Arrieta 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

47:42

Do you feel like you cannot get your business off the ground and running? Do you struggle to find a steady stream of clients? Perhaps it is time to pick a modality niche. In this episode, Julie is joined by Hillary Arrieta to discuss how choosing a modality niche in your massage therapy practice can help you succeed in business. Hillary Arrieta is …

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Ep. 4: How to Create a Brand for Your Massage Therapy Business with Maggie Kelly 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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How do you connect with your ideal client? One of the best ways to attract customers you want to work with is by branding your small business in a way that is congruent with the values that are important to you. In this episode, Julie is joined by Co-Owner of Transformation Station, a Dallas area salon, Maggie Kelly to discuss how to create a busin…

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Bonus: How I Started My Massage Therapy Business with Handcrafted Therapy Host, Julie Alexander 44:23

1+ y ago44:23

44:23

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when someone decides to open their own massage therapy practice? In this episode, Julie goes solo to share her story about how she opened her massage business, Handcrafted Therapy, and shares the business and marketing lessons she learned along the way! In this episode, Julie discusses: How to u…

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Ep. 3: What is the Trager Approach And How You Can Use It to Help Your Massage Therapy Clients With Ruth Bucher 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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What is the Trager Approach? Can gentle massage therapy modalities really help your clients? In this episode, Julie is joined by Ruth Bucher to discuss how massage therapists can use the Trager Approach in their sessions to extend their careers and help their clients too. Ruth Bucher has been a Certified TRAGER Practitioner since 2000, a TRAGER Int…

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Ep. 2: The Power of a Massage Therapy Community: Learn How to Run a Better Business Through Community Support with Rebecca Brumfield, LMT 28:03

2y ago28:03

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Massage Therapy can be an isolating career at times, especially if you are running your own business. How do you market during downtimes? What do you do when you are working too much and feel burned out? In this episode, Julie is joined by Rebecca Brumfield, LMT to discuss the role community can play in helping you to become a better massage therap…

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Ep. 1: How to Make Passive Income in Your Massage Therapy Business with Peggy Lamb 45:29

2y ago45:29

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As massage therapists, many of us are limited in the number of clients we can see in one day. If we work too much, we risk burnout or even worse – injury. So how as a massage therapist can you earn additional income? In this episode, Julie is joined by Peggy Lamb LMT, BCTMB to discuss how massage therapists can extra money through passive income st…

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Trailer: The Handcrafted Therapy Podcast: A Podcast for Massage Therapists 5:18

2y ago5:18

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By Julie Alexander

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PISD Board of Trustees Candidates for Place 3 1:00:59

3y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Join Abbie as she asks 9 questions of the Candidates who are vying for your vote in the next local election. Nancy Humphrey and Lynn Walling are interviewed in this forum.

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PISD Board of Trustees Candidates for Place 6 29:24

3y ago29:24

29:24

Join Abbie as she asks 9 questions of the Candidates who are vying for your vote in the next local election. All candidates were invited and 1 of the candidates declined the invitation. Jeri Chambers is interviewed in this forum.

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PISD Board of Trustees Candidates for Place 1 45:51

3y ago45:51

45:51

Join Abbie as she asks 9 questions of the Candidates who are vying for your vote in the next local election. All candidates were invited and 1 of the candidates declined the invitation. Dr Lauren Tyra and Semida Voicu are interviewed in this forum.

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Get to know the Mayoral Candidates for Plano City Council for the 2021 Election 42:03

3y ago42:03

42:03

Join Abbie as she chats with John Muns, Lily Bao and Lydia Ortega who are all running for Plano City Council Place 6 as the City of Plano Mayor in the Local Election in April and May 2021.

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PISD Board of Trustees Candidates for Place 2 29:29

3+ y ago29:29

29:29

Join Abbie as she asks 9 questions of the Candidates who are vying for your vote in the next local election. All candidates were invited and two candidates declined the invitation. Dr Dayna Oscherwitz is interviewed in this forum.

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Get to know the Plano City Council Candidates for the 2021 Election - Session 4 33:03

3+ y ago33:03

33:03

Join Abbie as she chats with Vidal Quintanilla, running for Plano City Council Place 4, Bill Lisle III who is running for Plano City Council Place 7 and Elisa Klein, running for Plano City Council in Place 8, in the Local Election in April and May 2021.

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Get to know the Plano City Council Candidates for the 2021 Election - Session 3 26:50

3+ y ago26:50

26:50

Join Abbie as she chats with Nassat Parveen, running for Plano City Council Place 4 and David Smith who is running for Plano City Council Place 7 in the Local Election in April and May 2021.

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Get to know the Plano City Council Candidates for the 2021 Election - Session 2 27:34

3+ y ago27:34

27:34

Join Abbie as she chats with Steve Lavine, running for Plano City Council Place 2, Kayci Prince and Justin Adcock, both running for Plano City Council Place 4 in the Local Election in April and May 2021.

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Looking for Summer Camp Ideas? 19:25

3+ y ago19:25

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We're starting to see a ton of Summer Camps being open for Kiddos this Summer. Join Abbie and Melissa as they talk through some of their favorite options they've found in the Summer Camp Guide and look out for ideas for you! We highlighted these Summer Camps: * YMCA Collin County Adventure Camp * JCC Dallas * Dallas International School * Ann & Nat…

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Get to know the Plano City Council Candidates for the 2021 Election - Session 1 31:24

3+ y ago31:24

31:24

Join Abbie as she chats with Julie Holmer and Chris Robertson, both running for Plano City Council Place 7 in the Local Election in April and May 2021.

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