Best Power Roñas Podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Connection | Miki Tomita | HIH 20 1:37:46

9d ago1:37:46

1:37:46

Miki is the founder and CEO of Education Incubator. She began her career in biosystems engineering, then moved into education where she spent 20 years in teaching, administration and curriculum development. She reflects on the positive changes she's seen in the classroom, and shares lessons from growing up in a tight-knit community on Maui, the imp…

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Telling Stories Worth Watching | Melanie Kosaka | HIH 19 36:52

16d ago36:52

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Melanie is a media producer, a James Beard award-winner for Best National Cooking Series, and winner of an Emmy Award for best historical, cultural, religious documentary. She shares stories from her career in media production, starting on the mainland working on music videos, coming home and working at PBS, and what she's up to now. Follow Melanie…

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Fighting Family Homelessness in Hawaiʻi | Ryan Catalani | HIH 18 1:29:04

23d ago1:29:04

1:29:04

Since high school, Ryan has been drawn to helping address the homelessness crisis in our state. Today he serves as Executive Director at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. Ryan shares about his family history of his grandparents fleeing their home country and starti…

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Gratitude, Storytelling & Becoming a Dad | Andrew Tran | HIH 17 1:11:32

30d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Andrew is the co-founder and creative director of Redefined Media, and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. His parents and grandparents immigrated to the US from Vietnam, and instilled in him a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and blessings he has today. We talk about the decision to stay in Hawaiʻi, the challenges of navigating family dynam…

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Addressing Food Insecurity | Brandon Tomita | HIH 16 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

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Brandon has always been self-motivated, so his parents weren't worried when he switched from medicine to business. He served as COO of Wahiawa General Hospital before becoming Executive Director of Aloha Harvest. He shares some career and leadership lessons, and through his stories (including self-inflicted fitness challenges like doing 45,000 push…

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Unlocking Potential With Performing Arts | Allan Lau | HIH 15 1:15:45

1M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

Allan is a public school teacher, a founding member of 24-VII Danceforce, and Program Coordinator for The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation (IABKF). He shares lessons learned working with Castle High School theater teacher Ronald E. Bright and his incredible wife Aunty Mo, his experience helping people find their spiritual gifts while serving as an Assis…

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Healing Communities With a Foundation of Aloha | Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros | HIH 14 1:20:38

2M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Venus went to college to become a film director, but working at a summer program for kids changed her path. Today she serves as President and CEO of Hale Kipa, which specializes in working with youth and their families who often have nowhere else to turn. Venus shares how she has been shaped by challenges and inspirational people in her life, and b…

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Learning To Be Proud of Yourself | Kolby Moser | HIH 13 1:21:25

2M ago1:21:25

1:21:25

Kolby is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, founder of Aria Studios and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. She shares how her dad inspires her to put in the work to get better, her main goal when it comes to parenting, her journey to self-love and being proud of herself, and how she came up with the film Hometown Legends which captures the stories of kūp…

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The Power of Laughter and Telling Our Own Stories | Kimee Balmilero | HIH 12 1:24:15

2M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Kimee left Hawaiʻi at 17 to join the national touring company of Miss Saigon, then spent many years performing on the continent before returning home where she started improvhi (Improv Hawaii) and got a recurring role on Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. She shares about her passion for improv comedy, the experience of providing a supportive and collab…

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A Career Serving Others | President & CEO Rona Yagi Fukumoto | HIH 11 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

From an early age, Rona just knew she wanted to do charity work. Today Rona serves as President and CEO of Lanakila Pacific, which operates Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Lanakila Custom Products. She shares her experiences and some lessons she's learned through her career in social services, why she attributes a lot of her success to her parents and…

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Why He Wants To Keep It Aloha | Podcast Host Kamaka Dias | HIH 10 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Kamaka is the host of the Keep it Aloha Podcast and one of the creators of the Hawaiiverse platform. He grew up speaking Hawaiian as his first language, but didn't appreciate his culture until after living abroad. He spent three years in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, then came home and started "The Race to $50k" where he paid off $50,000 in stud…

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Love as Leadership: Honoring Her Past by Protecting Our Future | Executive Director Ashleigh Loa | HIH 9 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Ashleigh grew up wanting to honor her grandparents' sacrifice and hard work, moving from the Philippines to Hawaiʻi to get their family out of poverty. Her plans were put on hold when she got pregnant right after high school and had to help raise her sisters, but she got her degree 7 years later and began pursuing a career in nonprofit work in the …

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Life as a Local Actor and How To Be Real | Actor Dann Seki | HIH 8 56:31

3M ago56:31

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With a decades long career performing in Hawaiʻi, Dann shares how he got into acting, dealing with feeling like a "fake," and how getting to perform as different characters has impacted his real self. We also talked about family and what being "retired" is like for him. Come join us in our facebook group, Here in Hawaiʻi! https://www.facebook.com/g…

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Hawaiʻi Hall of Famer Nani Cockett on Winning in Life | Basketball Legend Nani Cockett | HIH 7 57:27

4M ago57:27

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Nani shares how she has found different ways to be of service to others, whether it be from her hall of fame UH women's basketball career, coaching, teaching, training, and even in real estate. We get to hear her perspectives on success and how to define abundance. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Abundance-Method-Manifesting-Everything/dp/B0B…

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A Music Producer’s Journey With Autism & Imposter Syndrome | Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva | HIH 6 1:08:50

4M ago1:08:50

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Brittni won her first Nā Hōkū Hanohano at age 15. Since then her career in music has been filled with multiple awards, millions of downloads, and performances with music legends, but her life has also been filled with challenges. Last year, she found out that she's on the autism spectrum, which helped explain her sensory sensitivity. She's also bee…

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#68 - How to Pursue Your Book Practically Amidst Health, Family, and Other Demands - Interview with Amanda Pfeiffer 24:40

4M ago24:40

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Amanda Pfeiffer, a health coach and the self-published author of "The Balancing Act: Juggling Motherhood, Illness, and Self-Care," shares how she writes and started a business amidst her own life challenges. With a passion for empowering mamas, Amanda's expertise extends to navigating the intricate dance between parenting, chronic health challenges…

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Starting an Aloha Revolution | VH07V's Ed Sugimoto | HIH 5 43:33

4M ago43:33

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How does a guy go from working at the cable company to starting a brand that we see EVERYWHERE here in Hawaiʻi? Ed takes us through his journey, from humble beginnings with the idea for VH07V (aka Aloha Revolution) coming up from his blog, how it took getting laid off from his job of 23 years to push him into going all-in on his business, and the r…

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Defending the People of Hawaiʻi | Public Defender Minda Yamaga 1:08:42

4M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Minda shares about visiting the Heart Mountain internment camp where her mother was born, and takes us through her journey from becoming a mother during her senior year of high school, going on to college, working as a chemist after the anthrax scare, then going to law school and becoming a public defender. She shares the deep connection she has to…

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Local Humor From the 80s to Now | Comedian James Mane 44:26

5M ago44:26

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James Mane is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster, and was the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American TV. He talks about being mentored by Andy Bumatai, how his parents laid the foundation for his career path, and how his experiences growing up in the 80s shaped his comedy today. Support James at: https://comedianjamesmane.com/https://…

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Do What Makes Your Heart Sing | Ryan Chun of Elite Parking 59:53

5M ago59:53

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Ryan Chun started Elite Parking (then Elite Valet) as a 20-year-old with a payphone number on his business card. Today, with over 30 years of experience running a hospitality business that happens to park cars, Ryan shares about the many people that impacted him along the way, how his business philosophy was influenced by the kindness and support o…

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Imposter Syndrome & What It Looks Like to Practice Aloha | Dr. Ashley Ono 56:40

5M ago56:40

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Dr. Ashley Ono is an internal medicine hospitalist and an Aloha practitioner. She shares how anxiety and imposter syndrome almost drove her to leave medicine, and how even though she was a skeptic, the practie of meditation brought her back. Along this journey she became a student of Pono Shim, who taught her the Aloha Response. She shares some of …

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#67 - Why It's Important to Tell Your Story - Interview with Rona Walton 30:50

6M ago30:50

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Rona Walton is an absolute fireball. When you first get a glimpse of what a single day in the life of Rona Walton entails, you begin to wonder if she somehow has more than 24 hours in her day. She is passionate about paving the way for the limitless success of single mothers. Walton is the co-founder of "The Collection Plate", a trusted business, a…

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Here in Hawaiʻi Trailer 0:53

6M ago0:53

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Local people, local stories, inspired by ALOHA. We know we're lucky we live Hawaiʻi – not just because of the scenery, but because of the spirit of aloha shared by all of us who call Hawaiʻi home. Host Nolan Hong talks story with kamaʻaina to uncover experiences that we can all relate to and connect with. The "Here in Hawaiʻi" theme song was writte…

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#66 - Never Give Up! Keep Writing. - Interview with Linda Jenkins 20:00

6M ago20:00

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Linda has worked in ministry for over twenty years and is skilled in teaching all ages about Christianity. She has an extensive background in writing, editing, and proofreading as well as strong organizational skills. Linda brings her heart for God and her skillset together by creating a broad range of teaching experiences and is passionate about h…

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#65 - Get Started With Collaborative Books to Help With Your Own - Interview with Ray Comeau 17:12

6M ago17:12

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Ray is the author of What Bad We Do-Don't Ever Cross the Line: 31 Problems All of Us Need to Know and Never Do to Others. Ray is passionate about helping others to know that they will pass to the good side when they are done with their lives here and not pass to the wrong side. Ray is also one of the authors in the #1 bestseller, Leap of Faith. Con…

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#64 - Turn Your Trials Into Inspiration and Share Your Hope with Others - Interview with Thomas Bratton 17:07

7M ago17:07

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Thomas is the author of the Becoming Anchored Devotional and its Companion Journal. He enjoys writing devotionals and sharing his experiences with others who want to live a life of hope and purpose. Tom and his wife, Gina, love to travel and experience new things and meet people. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and is a boating ent…

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#63 - How God Turns Our Mourning Into Joy and Story for Helping Others - Interview with Janet Pippin 20:22

7M ago20:22

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Janet is a speaker, author, and intuitive transformation coach. Her life has been filled with twists and turns as she has confronted narcissism, victim shaming, self-doubt, and deep betrayal. Her passion is empowering women to find their worth, let go of emotions that no longer serve them, and find the courage to step into their desirable life. Jan…

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#62 - How God Uses Our Weaknesses for Good - Interview with Sharon Williams Part 2 13:19

8M ago13:19

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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…

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#61 - Let the Holy Spirit Guide Your Writing - Interview with Award-Winning Author Sharon Williams 16:19

8M ago16:19

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Sharon is the author of two books and has a rich background in theology. She deeply knows and has a heart for the ever-present Love available to every person and wants to connect them with the source of it, Jesus Christ. She teaches Bible studies and volunteers with inpatients and in hospice service. Connect with Sharon: https://www.Sharon-William.…

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How to Pursue Your Dream of Using Your Creative Gifts and Becoming an Author - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey 20:38

11M ago20:38

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Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is a multi-passionate creative entrepreneur who primarily works with creatives who want to leave the cubicle life in pursuit of the creative life. She’s a relentless tough love cheerleader for possibility. Her teaching and coaching style is at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness. She is the …

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The Power of Real Deadlines to Accomplish Your Author Goals - Natalie Lawson 19:59

11M ago19:59

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Natalie Lawson is a Founding Ambassador & Certified Radiant Leader through Girl Power Alliance. She is the co-author and creator of the “Rise to Your Purpose” Devotional, Podcast, and Signature Program in partnership with her sister Brandie. When working with Natalie, she will help you set up systems for your business, and gain clarity around your …

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How to Write Even if You're Busy - Interview with Jaclyn Whitt Part 2 14:37

12M ago14:37

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Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and con…

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How Preparation Sets You Up for Success in Achieving Your Writer Goals Part 1 - With Jaclyn Whitt 21:48

12M ago21:48

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Jaclyn Whitt has a background in music production and in 2019, she got into audiobook narration and production which also led to her being introduced to a screenwriting professor who taught her professional screenwriting. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been winning screenwriting awards, pitching to producers, writing scripts for actors' Demo Reels, and con…

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The Importance of Relationships and How They Help You Reach Your Goals - Elizabeth Cottrell 25:26

12M ago25:26

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Elizabeth Cottrell's career has taken her from leprosy researcher to stay-at-home mother, to community leader and speaker serving on nonprofit and corporate boards, to freelance writer/editor and blogger at Heartspoken.com, and now to author of HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire. Above all, she is a connec…

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How to Pursue Your Books Even as a Busy Parent - Interview with Joshua Rutherford 26:14

1y ago26:14

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Joshua Rutherford wanted to be a writer all his life. From an early age, his imagination took flight, allowing him to dream up worlds and universes expansive enough to hold his many characters, settings and stories. From refugees and assassins to knights and kings, Josh has always sought to integrate his beliefs and experiences into the tapestry of…

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How to Keep the Vision Even When You're in the Valley - Interview with Wendy Anne Hunt 25:13

1y ago25:13

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Wendy Anne Hunt is the author of the inspirational Christian devotional Whispers of Grace, as well as several other titles. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband and three children. A passion for ‘redemptive writing' that points others to the cross and the Savior, Wendy is happiest when putting pen to paper—whether writing music, weavin…

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Real Connection Can Unlock Your Creative Flow - Interview with Kayla and Andy Izard 27:27

1y ago27:27

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Kayla and Andy are authors, speakers, founders, and facilitators changing the way the world does connection. Their movement, The Raft Project, is making support normal and expected. Along with creating a safe space for real conversations in their community, they've poured their hearts into their Amazon bestseller, Good, and You? How to Get Real Sup…

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Let Go of Perfection & Uncover the Insights to Accomplish Your Book - Interview with Author and Coach David Creel 28:28

1y ago28:28

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David Creel is a Ziglar Master Coach and loves helping people transform their lives through the power of coaching. He is the co-author of the book, Road Trip: From Survival to Legacy, which is available as an ebook, audiobook, or in print. Connect with David: https://davidcreel.com/ Masterclass of One Podcast: https://masterclassofone.com/ https://…

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Understand the Purpose Behind Your Writing - Interview with Camella Wade 26:34

1y ago26:34

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Camella Wade is an armor-wearing, fruit-bearing, truth-sharing Jesus freak. She is a fantasy-turned-faith-based author, married to her high-school sweetheart, and a boy-mom of three. Books were always a safe space growing up, and she wants to give that safe space to others now as well as point them to the source of our safety and salvation: Jesus. …

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Creating from a Place of Godly Intention (Digital vs. Print) - Interview with Sasha Star Robertson 26:55

1+ y ago26:55

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Sasha Star Robertson is an Intentional Living and Biblical Mindset Coach for busy Christian moms. She is a wife of fourteen years to her best friend, boy mom of two by adoption, travel addict, and Jesus freak. She is the founder of The Intentional Abundance Co., LLC, curator of the Life and Goals Planner, and host of the Intentional Mom Life with J…

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Episode #49 - Interview with Craig Tuch - Bestselling Author and Founder of HiddenGemsBooks.com 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

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Craig Tuch is the founder of HiddenGemsBooks.com, an author services company that offers ARC reviews, beta reads, blurb writing, and a whole bunch of other services and tools. They even have a weekly author blog and podcast of their own called Fully Booked designed to provide valuable content to the writing community. And, for those authors that ne…

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Interview with Jana Du Toit - #1 Bestselling Author and Christian Women's Coach 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

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Jana is the #1 bestselling author of Create a Beautiful Life and is a personal mentor and student Christian counselor who helps Christian women to find themselves again, find their passions and purpose, find their tribe, and start a side hustle while reconnecting to God and His people to unlock abundance in their lives. Connect with Jana and Become…

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Interview with Mindy Scarlett - Bestselling Author and Publisher 23:26

1+ y ago23:26

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Mindy has north of 30 years' experience as a marketing professional, branding expert and ghostwriter. A recent transplant from New Jersey to Florida, she is creating many new and exciting writing services to launch in 2023, helping business owners become bestselling authors as a way to promote their businesses. Become a Bestselling Author with Mind…

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Interview with Natalie Lavelock - International Speaker and Bestselling Author 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

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Natalie Lavelock is a speaker, bestselling author, trainer and CEO of Natalie Lavelock Coaching & Consulting. She is a sought-after online business strategist who works with coaches, speakers, and health professionals who KNOW they can be making a bigger impact but don’t have the programs or products to make that happen! Get the Free Profit Bundle:…

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Interview with Storm Young - Bestselling and Award-Winning Mystery Author 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

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Storm Young is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Pen Pal: A West Virginia Mystery and The Final Secret, available on Amazon. Connect with Storm: Instagram: @_StormYoung_ Tiktok: @StormYoung_Author The Pen Pal: A West Virginia Mystery: https://a.co/d/4mrd1zj --- To learn more about We Write Books: wewritebooks.com If you want to gain c…

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Interview with Troy Lambert - Bestselling Author of 25 Novels and Education Lead with Plottr 23:24

1+ y ago23:24

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Today's episode features author guest, Troy Lambert, who is a freelance writer, author, editor, and the education lead for Plottr. The author of over 25 novels, he lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and two very talented dogs. Connect with Troy and check out his books: https://troylambertwrites.com/ Get Plottr for Your …

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Interview with Julienne Ryan - Author, Speaker, and Communication Catalyst 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

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Julienne is the author of The Learned-it-in-Queens Communications Playbook: Winning Against Digital Distraction. She is a speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach and is a Communication Catalyst – she helps people listen better so they can have more constructive conversations. She is always focused on her goal of creating deep connections and trans…

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Interview with Caroline Smith - Author, Award Wining Editor, and Author Coach 22:12

1+ y ago22:12

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Caroline Smith is a mom, editor, and writer. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and a BA in English literature. She has recently published a short story collection called "Shadows in the South," and has a contemporary romance novel out with a paranormal romance on the way. Connect with Caroline: www.editorcaroline.com Check out Caroline's podcast: …

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Interview with Zee Lacson - Magical Realism and Coming of Age Author 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

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Zee Lacson is the author of the Woolgathering Series. Her first book, Reverie, was published in 2020. It was a finalist in the 2021 Illinois Author Project. The sequel, Revenant, was published in 2021. She just finished the first draft of Book 3, the final installment in the series. Connect with Zee and get the Woolgathering Series: Linktr.ee/ZeeLa…

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Interview with Jamie Dalton - Bestselling Author, Kindle Vella Author, and #DreamMaker 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

22:48

Jamie Dalton is a dark fantasy author who loves to help other authors. Her years spent in the publishing community is being put to use organizing volunteers to help multiple indie authors publish their books for free. Her recent releases include Dragonborn. Author website https://www.jamiedalton.net/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@magnetra?_t=8VItf…

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