Best Pluie Podcasts (2024)

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Trois cent cinquante et un – Après la pluie, le beau temps 52:23

3h ago52:23

52:23

[French: Three hundred and fifty-one – Hang in there] While Io’s away at a party, Michael will throw a babbly one! There are bangers for everyone in this episode, especially with the cheeky French twosome and some saucy Turks, Koreans and Greeks. Bring a plate and enjoy the ride. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And …

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Brittany Hizer and Addie Gundry: Revolutionizing Diaper Changing with Pluie 31:57

1h ago31:57

31:57

Episode 31: In this episode of Freed Stories, we connect with Brittany Hizer and Addie Gundry, the co-founders of Pluie and the July 2023 Freed Fellowship grant fellows. Brittany and Addie are the visionary creators behind the world's first self-sanitizing diaper changing table, an innovation that has transformed public restrooms across the country…

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Monica Virga Alborno: Revolutionizing Motherhood with Wanderwild Family Retreats 34:53

1h ago34:53

34:53

Episode 31: In this episode of Freed Stories, we connect with Monica Virga Alborno, our January 2024 Freed Fellow and founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats. Monica has turned personal challenges into a mission, creating retreats for mothers and children that focus on holistic wellness and connection. Wanderwild Family Retreats is a U.S.-based multi…

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Үш жүз елу – Сүйінші 53:56

7h ago53:56

53:56

[Kazakh: Three hundred and fifty – Good news!] Celebrate 350 episodes with this banger of a show. Michael and Io turn to the world to provide some of the best pop going around right now. Some favourites return for this milestone show, alongside songs that bring the stories of the world (hint, Paris) together into one neat package. And there’s even …

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Lauren Gall: Mastering Delegation with VaVa Virtual Assistants 28:49

6d ago28:49

28:49

Episode 30: In this episode of Freed Stories, we connect with Lauren Gall, co-founder of VaVa Virtual Assistants, our December 2023 Freed Fellow, and a true visionary in the world of virtual assistance. Lauren shares her journey from "accidental entrepreneur" to leading a service that helps small business owners elevate their operations by masterin…

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삼백사십구 – 금메달 🏅 53:51

14d ago53:51

53:51

[Korean: Three hundred and forty-nine – Gold medal] Sport is all around us, as we finish one huge sports event (congratulations Spain for winning EURO 2024) and get ready for another (good luck with the Olympics, Paris). Michael and Io chuck on their jockstraps, limber up and get sweaty with a line-up of songs made for the football and Olympic team…

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Crystal Nelson: Teen Mom to Innovative Entrepreneur 30:09

1d ago30:09

30:09

Episode 29: In this inspiring episode of Freed Stories, we meet Crystal Nelson, founder of Save the Milk and August 2023 Freed Fellow. Crystal shares her journey from teen mom to successful entrepreneur, detailing how her experience as a surrogate mother led her to create innovative breast pumping products and affordable breast milk shipping kits. …

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Freed Stories: A New Chapter Begins 1:13

7d ago1:13

1:13

Join us as we introduce the relaunch of Freed Stories, the podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative journeys of everyday entrepreneurs and small business owners. After a hiatus, we’re back with fresh, inspiring episodes that delve into the lives of everyday business owners turning challenges into legacies. Subscribe to uncover actionable i…

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Three hundred and forty-eight – The fire’s burning 53:21

7d ago53:21

53:21

[NAIDOC Week: #348 – Blak, loud and proud] Europe has summer and Melbourne has rain. But that won’t stop a show of hot bops with a special twist. Michael and Io celebrate NAIDOC Week with a special First Nations babble2babble, along with a selection of outrageously awesome tunes from all over the world. Liked a particular track? Click the link to c…

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Триста сорок сім – Слово не горобець, вилетить не спіймаєш 57:16

14d ago57:16

57:16

[Ukrainian: Three hundred and forty-seven – A word spoken is past recalling] It might be cool in Melbourne, but this music will warm you right up. Michael and Io won’t let grumpy gutses get in the way of these musical masterpieces making their way to your earholes. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to…

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ثلاثمائة وستة وأربعون – احرار الجنس 53:22

1M ago53:22

53:22

[Arabic: Three hundred and forty-six – Queer] It’s cold in Australia, but the warmth of Pride Month has been keeping the northern hemisphere hot, hot, hot. Michael and Io celebrate queer musicians in this episode as they throw an extra special Pride Party for the end of June. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’…

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Tatlong daan at apatnapu’t lima – Push ‘Mo Yan! 54:02

1M ago54:02

54:02

[Tagalog: Three hundred and forty-five – Go for it!] So many bangers, so little time. Michael and Io jam pack this show with amazing tunes from all over the world, including from right here in Oz. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlis…

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Триста четиридесет и четири – Старата любов ръжда не хваща 52:56

2M ago52:56

52:56

[Bulgarian: Three hundred and forty-four – Love never fades] Each week, enjoy a trip around the world with some of the hottest music around. Michael and Io are your captains this week, with a Bulgarian Eurovision wish, questions about Thai pop stars and a warm welcome back to an Estonian friend of the show. Liked a particular track? Click the link …

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三百四十三 – 弱肉強食

2M ago

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[Japanese: Three hundred and forty-three – Survival of the fittest] The babble is officially back for 2024 and Season 11 is promising bangers, bops and belters each and every week. Michael and Io turn out some tracks that have been taking the world by storm for months and some that are only hours old. And there’s discussion about product placement,…

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Three hundred and forty-two – babbleVISION’s Flourishing with JOY (Part 2)

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[342 – See ya later JOYEurovision and welcome back babblePOP!] We couldn’t squeeze babbleVISION into just one hour, so enjoy another! As a special treat for JOY Radiothon, find out what happens when the end of JOYEurovision meets the beginning of season 11 of babblePOP!. Michael and Io are still hoping you’ll help JOY flourish by becoming a member,…

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Three hundred and forty-two – babbleVISION’s Flourishing with JOY (Part 1)

2M ago

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[Season return: 342 – It’s JOY Radiothon time!] It’s JOY Radiothon time, when we ask you to help your favourite LGBTIQA media organisation by supporting us financially. It’s also the... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and forty-two – babbleVISION’s Flourishing with JOY (Part 1) appeared first on babble POP!.…

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Three hundred and forty-one – 90s bops for a decade’s celebration 54:14

7M ago54:14

54:14

[Season final: 341 – Celebrating 10 years on air and JOY’s 30th anniversary] In January 2014, a little music show premiered on JOY 94.9. With a focus on pop music... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and forty-one – 90s bops for a decade’s celebration appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Three hundred and forty – Our favourite bangers of 2023 52:47

7M ago52:47

52:47

[Review: 340 – Happy New Year!] 2023 has been one for the record books as the world grapples with everything happening around it. But for babble, it’s been a year... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and forty – Our favourite bangers of 2023 appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Trehundratrettionio – Njut av semestern! 53:59

8M ago53:59

53:59

[Swedish: Three hundred and thirty-nine – Enjoy the holidays!] It’s that time of the year again, as Christmas rolls around showering everyone with candy canes and presents. Michael’s in Berlin... LEARN MORE The post Trehundratrettionio – Njut av semestern! appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Ba trăm ba mươi tám – Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim 53:29

8M ago53:29

53:29

[Vietnamese: Three hundred and thirty-eight – Putting in the hard work] It’s the final normal show of the season and it’s packed to the brim with bops and bangers. Michael... LEARN MORE The post Ba trăm ba mươi tám – Có công mài sắt, có ngày nên kim appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Trecentotrentasette – Facciamolo! 53:47

8M ago53:47

53:47

[Italian: Three hundred and thirty-seven – Let’s do it!] Sometimes a show becomes full of ideas. Michael and Io have pulled several out thanks to this week’s artists, including a... LEARN MORE The post Trecentotrentasette – Facciamolo! appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Trescientos treinta y seis – ¡Cómo ataca Lorenzo! 53:20

8M ago53:20

53:20

[Spanish: Three hundred and thirty-six – The sun’s harsh!] It’s supposed to be summer in Australia, but it seems no one’s informed the weather. Don’t let soggy Melbourne get you... LEARN MORE The post Trescientos treinta y seis – ¡Cómo ataca Lorenzo! appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Three hundred and thirty-five – Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Preview (Part 2) 53:18

9M ago53:18

53:18

[JESC: 335 – Celebrating more Heroes] The world is counting down to the start of the 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice. The beaches are ready, the singers have... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and thirty-five – Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Preview (Part 2) appeared first on babble POP!.…

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Three hundred and thirty-four – Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Preview (Part 1) 53:30

9M ago53:30

53:30

[JESC: 334 – Celebrating Heroes] It’s that time of the year again, when the kids take over the Eurovision stage. This year, we head to Nice for a celebration of... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and thirty-four – Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Preview (Part 1) appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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삼백삼십삼 – 보기 좋은 떡이 먹기도 좋다 53:15

9M ago53:15

53:15

[Korean: Three hundred and thirty-three – What looks good tastes good] Michael and Io are still coming down from the craziness of TWICE’s big Melbourne show, while dealing with Melbourne’s... LEARN MORE The post 삼백삼십삼 – 보기 좋은 떡이 먹기도 좋다 appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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A Summer of Divas – TWICE [BONUS EP] 54:09

9M ago54:09

54:09

Season 7⁠ wrapped up in early 2021 with a Summer of Divas. In this bonus podcast, enjoy the ⁠final episode of Season 7⁠, devoted to Michael’s chosen divas – TWICE.... LEARN MORE The post A Summer of Divas – TWICE [BONUS EP] appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Mia tatu thelathini na mbili – Sielewi 51:39

10M ago51:39

51:39

[Swahili: Three hundred and thirty-two – I don’t understand] Halloween is just around the corner and everyone’s been busy making costumes. Io’s just finished with the hot glue gun and... LEARN MORE The post Mia tatu thelathini na mbili – Sielewi appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Ba trăm ba mươi mốt – Ra môn ra khoai 52:36

10M ago52:36

52:36

[Vietnamese: Three hundred and thirty-one – Figuring it out] Stomping, OnlyFans, ARIA charts and opinions all got an airing in this week’s show. And the fun didn’t end there. Michael... LEARN MORE The post Ba trăm ba mươi mốt – Ra môn ra khoai appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Three hundred and thirty – Non? Yok! 52:04

10M ago52:04

52:04

[French & Turkish: 330 – No? No!] Michael and Io stayed behind the microphone for the second hour of another mega show. And with some amazing covers, big bangers and... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and thirty – Non? Yok! appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Three hundred and thirty – Igen! 예! 53:42

10M ago53:42

53:42

[Hungarian & Korean: 330 – Yes! Yes!] As the minutes ticked down to the end of voting in one of the biggest referenda in generations, music from all over the... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and thirty – Igen! 예! appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Three hundred and twenty-nine – Posłuchaj! Det är andra del. 51:27

10M ago51:27

51:27

[Polish & Swedish: 329 – Listen! It’s the second part.] It was double, double, double this week, with two HUGE hours of babble. Catch up with the first hour, then... LEARN MORE The post Three hundred and twenty-nine – Posłuchaj! Det är andra del. appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Trecentoventinove – Solo la prima parte 52:27

10M ago52:27

52:27

[Italian: Three hundred and twenty-nine – Part 1] Daylight saving time has hit Australia’s east coast and it feels like Michael and Io didn’t know about it. Don’t fear –... LEARN MORE The post Trecentoventinove – Solo la prima parte appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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三百二十八つ – 一期一会 54:07

10M ago54:07

54:07

[Japanese: Three hundred and twenty-eight – YOLO] Everyone loves big balls and Melbourne’s gone crazy for them this week. Michael and Io juggle them (along with some great new music... LEARN MORE The post 三百二十八つ – 一期一会 appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Триста двадцять сім – Вѝскочити як Пилѝп з конопéль 54:24

11M ago54:24

54:24

[Ukrainian: Three hundred and twenty-seven – Out of the blue] Sometimes a night at the disco is all you need to make life that much better. There’s no line at... LEARN MORE The post Триста двадцять сім – Вѝскочити як Пилѝп з конопéль appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Tristo šestindvajset – Beliš si glavo 53:31

11M ago53:31

53:31

[Slovenian: Three hundred and twenty-six – Think really hard] The sun’s out and Io’s guns are out, just in time for a show full of summer bangers to make everyone... LEARN MORE The post Tristo šestindvajset – Beliš si glavo appeared first on babble POP!.By JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities

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Interview with Ola Swarn of J‘adore le Décor 19:18

3y ago19:18

19:18

Ola Swarn, founder and owner of J'adore le Décor, joins us today to share her Freed story! Having gotten started by opening a business in 2016, Ola is an interior stylist who specializes in transforming spaces of 1,000 square feet or less, a specialty that she describes as her passion. Ola shares how she got into interior design and how she started…

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Interview with Antonia Royal-Whitmore of Mind of Gold 8:55

3y ago8:55

8:55

We welcome Freed fellow Antonia Royal-Whitmore to the podcast in this episode so that she can share her Freed Story! Antonia is the founder of Mind of Gold, a publishing company whose main mission is to educate, empower, and entertain via media and literature. Antonia has loved to write since she was very young, having realized just how much she tr…

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Interview with Chantel Estrada 11:24

3y ago11:24

11:24

We hope that you will join us in this episode of Freed Stories as Chantel Estrada of Designs By Moneè shares her Freed story with us! Designs By Moneè has been in business for six years now and makes shirts, birthday outfits, shoes, candles (which is her favorite product that she offers), and so much more! Chantel shares some of her past with us, s…

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Interview with Sheri Munsell 11:03

3y ago11:03

11:03

Join us as we welcome Sheri Munsell of Legit Work from Home to this episode of the podcast! Sheri is the C.E.O. of the company which helps people who don't wish to work traditional brick and mortar jobs find work-from-home jobs that they can do from the comfort of their own living spaces! Sheri shares so much with us during this discussion, reflect…

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Interview with Alexis Jefferson-Huff 11:49

3y ago11:49

11:49

Founder and owner of Equipped to Impact Solutions, Alexis Jefferson-Huff joins us today to share her unique Freed story! She goes into detail about Equipped to Impact Solutions and where her love for etiquette comes from. She always loved to serve others, and she discusses the gap that she noticed between different generations when it comes to mann…

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Interview with Zach Moldof of Skate Bud 22:55

3y ago22:55

22:55

Co-founder and owner of Skate Bud Zach Moldof joins us in this episode of the podcast to share his Freed story! Skate Bud is a marketplace and community for skateboarders that was born about four years ago but came to be what it is today about a year ago. Skate Bud even has a book and a free video game! Zach shares with us how he grew up with skate…

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Interview with Lauren Fleming, founder of The Factor Formula 12:31

3y ago12:31

12:31

We are joined today by Lauren Fleming, founder of The Factor Formula, a skin care company that caters to all types of skin. The company has grown from a multivitamin to a skin cleanser to a skin toner and, most recently, a moisturizer, so Lauren has been growing the company a little bit at a time since its inception two years ago in 2019! Lauren jo…

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Interview with Kayla Castañeda of Agua Bonita - Part 2 25:12

3y ago25:12

25:12

Returning from the last episode is Kayla Castañeda, C.E.O. and co-owner of agua fresca company Agua Bonita. She is here to elaborate more on her journey and discuss some topics such as what it was like to launch a company amid the COVID-19 pandemic last year and how the pandemic has impacted her business currently, and she also gives some advice on…

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Interview with Kayla Castañeda of Agua Bonita - Part 1 34:05

3y ago34:05

34:05

Andy and Maggie take the reins in this episode of Freed Stories to interview our Freed fellow of April, Kayla Castañeda! Kayla is the C.E.O. and co-owner of Agua Bonita, a company that makes healthy and ready-to-drink agua frescas (a traditional Mexican drink). Kayla is here to share her Freed story and share some background information about herse…

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Interview with Blair Paysinger of Post 21 11:53

3y ago11:53

11:53

Joining me in this episode of the podcast is Blair Paysinger! Blair is owner of Post 21, an online marketplace for Black-owned businesses with approximately sixty vendors. They have been in business for a little more than a year, having initially launched on June 1, 2020, and Blair walks us through how Post 21 came to be and what it has been like r…

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Checking in with Tyla's Writing Services 8:55

3y ago8:55

8:55

Those of you who have been listening to the podcast regularly may recall our having chatted back in the sixth episode with Tyla Hansen of Tyla's Writing Services, and we are touching base with her again now to get an update on where her business journey has led her since we last spoke. As a reminder, Tyla's Writing Services helps businesses meet th…

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Freed Team Q & A - Part 2 33:01

3y ago33:01

33:01

Andy Louis-Charles and Nathan Rodgers are back to answer more questions about entrepreneurship sent in by the Freed community! In this session of answering these questions, we start by discussing how to go about attracting customers. Andy argues that you should find customers – or people who believe in you and what you're capable of doing – before …

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Freed Team Q & A - Part 1 24:50

3y ago24:50

24:50

It's Maggie here stepping in for Jackie in this episode of the podcast, and I welcome Andy Louis-Charles and Nathan Rodgers back to the podcast, both of whom have been on the show in the past. (If you haven't heard the episodes in which they are featured, be sure to check them out!) We mix things up a little bit this time and do something different…

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Interview with Maggie Partin 27:46

3y ago27:46

27:46

Maggie Partin joins me again to talk about her new company and what has changed in her professional life since you heard her in the first episode of the podcast. Maggie's new company is called The Seventh Sense and is a loungewear line intended to support strong emotional and mental health. Maggie discusses what inspired the clothing line and detai…

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Interview with Natalie Maniscalco and Irene Zervoudis of Wonder Girls 32:23

3y ago32:23

32:23

Tune in as I chat with Natalie Maniscalco and Irene Zervoudis of Wonder Girls, one of the winners of the Freed Fellowship grant! Wonder Girls was founded in 2020 and is an after-school program for female high school students. The mission statement of the program is to build confidence, leadership skills, a sense of community, and essential business…

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