What does it take to build a business in Whatcom County? Each month, host Leo Cohen sits down with the people behind your favorite Bellingham businesses to discover who they are, how they got started, what inspires them, and how they overcame the challenges they’ve faced along the way.
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The Clear Signal is a radio show that offers high-quality, engaging content from a broad spectrum of topics. We tell stories about fascinating people and the events that have shaped their lives, cover items of interest in the news cycle, and explore the things that challenge us. The show is produced in radio format in the first instance, and plays on stations in Australia.
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The Seidman Mentorship Program connects mentors and mentees, across the University and throughout the community. On the show we discuss how to mentor, be mentored, network, thrive, and excel - using mentorship.
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Welcome to Habits for Humans, the show that teaches you how to develop habits to live a healthy, sustainable, deeply satisfying way of life. Kim Flynn is a best-selling author, podcaster and serial entrepreneur. She has mastered the art of the retreat, growing her largest event business to 10M in revenue and hosting 500+ business retreats in 10 years. She splits her time between Costa Rica and Salt lake City, teaching business owners her unique system of how to run profitable events through ...
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Wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear? This series of Down To Earth asks why we’re buying so much and how it affects the world around us. Meet the designers, experts and change makers who unpick why our wardrobes aren't working for us and the planet. This podcast is bought to you by Hubbub. At Hubbub we're all about finding ways to make it easier for us all to make choices that are good for the environment - from food to fashion and from reuse to greener and more connected communities ...
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SHOW 9 Rob Sutton - Managing Director of Mirragin RAS Consulting, a leader in remote autonomous systems & drones, discussing the advances in this technology and how it is transforming the defence industry. Bas Scheffers - Director and co-founder of OzRunways, discussing entrepreneurship and his journey taking a small tech start-up in the aviation i…
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SHOW 13 Tanya Barden - CEO of the Australian Food & Grocery Council discussing their advocacy role in the food & beverage industry, the current pressures facing the industry and the constantly evolving new technologies shaping our supermarket choices. Gary Mac - A legend of Australia's radio industry, Gary's career stretches many decades working wi…
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SHOW 12 Dr. Adi Paterson - One of Australia's foremost experts on nuclear power generation, and former CEO of the Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO), discussing the state of the nation's power grid. Daz Smith - Long-time advertising professional covering the methods and psychology behind your favourite radio and TV commerc…
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SHOW 11 Jim Read AFSM - Reflecting on a lifetime of community and public service, both as a Victoria Police member for over 40 years and a volunteer firefighter for 55 years. We look at his many roles in both organisations, and discuss the importance of volunteerism and his thoughts on leadership. Damien Codognotto - Spokesman for the Motorcycle Ri…
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SHOW 8 Roger Jaensch MP - Member for the Tasmanian state seat of Braddon discussing his career path, the decision to enter politics, and reminiscing over shared experiences with Steve in their younger days Terry Daniel - Life-long radio presenter and owner of Australian Independent Radio News, looking back on his career, his family-wide involvement…
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SHOW 10 Ryan Campbell - World record holder as the youngest person to fly solo around the world, Ryan had to world at his feet before tragedy struck, setting him on an inspiring journey of healing, resilience and a determination to help others through public speaking. Find Ryan at ryancampbell.co Nadia Peiris - RSPCA Victoria's Manager of Animal Ca…
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SHOW 7 Derryn Hinch - One of Australia's most experienced and best known journalists, former Senator, author & television presenter, discussing his career & thoughts on modern journalism Tony Harrington - Discussing the issue of men's mental health, specifically in the construction industry, and the role financial stresses tie into it -- Recorded …
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SHOW 6 Sarah Patterson - Journalist & writer, newsreader and podcaster talking about her career, the craft of news presentation, and embracing new opportunities in life Karen Hecht - Australia's First Lady of Finance discussing interest rates, budgeting and strategies to cope with the high cost of living -- Recorded April 2024 -- Presented by Steve…
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SHOW 5 Steven Pam - We explore the world of smartphone photography with insights from professional photographer Steven Pam. We discuss how smartphone technology has transformed photo-taking, with Steven drawing from his 25 years in commercial photography to highlight the importance of composition and lighting. He shares practical tips for improving…
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SHOW 4 Topher Field - We feature a discussion with Topher Field, a key figure in the anti-lockdown movement, as he shares his insights on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in Victoria. We reflect on the emotional and psychological challenges faced during the pandemic, especially in Melbourne, known for its stringent restrictions. Field recounts his …
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SHOW 3 Anthea Palmer - We explore the vibrant realm of print media through the lens of Anthea Palmer, founder of the innovative magazine Jimmy Hornet. We discuss the shifting landscape of journalism, the surprising revival of independent magazines, and Anthea's vision for a collectible publication that stands out in a digital world. She shares the …
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SHOW 2 Tony Moclair shares his journey through various radio formats, emphasizing the unique bond formed with late-night audiences and the social functions of radio compared to social media. He also touches on the evolution of comedic styles, the complexities of cultural sensitivity in humor, and the integration of podcasts within traditional radio…
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SHOW 1 Andrew Bogut – Olympian and former NBA basketballer, discussing life in the world’s biggest basketball league, and his post-retirement motivation to publicly pursue social issues. Rob Mark – Chicago based aviation journalist, discussing the ongoing quality control issues at Boeing -- Recorded February 2024 -- Presented by Steve Visscher Voi…
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Mike Hammes - RAM Construction | Season 6, Episode 4
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Meet Mike Hammes. A titan in the construction space who believes in the power of connecting with those in your company and those in your community. With a background in both firefighting and construction, Mike founded RAM back in 1995, starting out with smaller construction jobs like digging out garages that eventually led to the company it is toda…
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Logan McQuaig - Redlight Kitchen & Bar | Season 6, Episode 3
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Meet Logan McQuaig. He's a down-to-earth, humble kind of guy who calls himself the "maintenance boy" around Redlight Kitchen & Bar, his popular establishment on Grand Ave. Logan grew up in hospitality, from delivering pizza all around Bellingham to serving up pints at Uisce. Today, he's the owner of one of Bellingham's hotspots, known for its exten…
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S4 Ep4: Laker on the Horizon - Gillian Vendittelli
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Gillian Venditelli, a recent Seidman Graduate, shares her experiences and wisdom about being a GV student, entrepreneurship, and the transition to professional life. Gillian answers student questions about what it is like to graduate and step into work life.By Seidman Mentorship Podcast
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Andrea Evans - Apple Yarns | Season 6, Episode 2
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Meet Andrea Evans. She's an avid knitter, a knows-her-numbers business woman, and has one of those warm souls that make you feel welcome the moment you meet her. Andrea developed her yarn sales and subscription box business through interpersonal connection at their storefront, nonprofit support projects, and online educational and community-buildin…
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Brad Barron - Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing | Season 6 Premiere
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Meet Brad Barron. Fourth generation Barron and current CEO, he's a community-minded leader dedicated to the development of trades in Whatcom County. In this episode, he talks about generational leadership and imposter syndrome, why to document systems in a growing company, and the importance of taking care of coworkers first and foremost. Follow th…
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S4 Ep3: Common Mentorship Problems - and Real Solutions with Gerry and Shayla
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Today Shayla and I are doing something a little bit different on the show. We are going to answer some of your questions. So these are questions that we either have received or we've heard over the the span of the Mentorship Program. If you'd like to join the conversation or have a question answered or would like insight, feel free to email us at s…
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S4 Ep2: Patrick Scheffers - secrets for a successful mentorship and financial insight for students
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Today on the show, Gerry welcomes Patrick Scheffers, Commercial Relationship Manager at Huntington Bank in 2013 Seidman alumni. Recently, Patrick was honored as Pro Mentor of the Year by the Seidman Mentorship Program. In today's episode, Patrick discusses his secrets for a successful mentorship. Additionally, he shares practical financial insight …
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Today on the show, Gerry welcomes Mike Messner, the Director of the Student Academic Success Center. Mike's a lifelong Laker holding two degrees from Grand Valley, a master's degree in higher education, and a bachelor's degree in biology. In today's episode, Mike throws a lifeline for the most troubling student concerns --mental health concerns, tu…
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Leo Cohen & Tiffany Holden - The Postseason Episode
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Join Leo (host) and Tiffany (producer) in the studio as we reflect on five seasons and 40 episodes of the Building Bellingham Podcast. We talk growth, failure, balancing our entrepreneurial and administrative energies, and our goals for this local business podcast. Thanks to all who've joined in along the way, and we'll see you all in Season 6! Fol…
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Chas Kubis - Black Sheep Bham & Goat Mountain Pizza | Season 5, Episode 8
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Meet Chas Kubis. Serial entrepreneur and iconic Bellingham restaurateur, he's the driving force behind Black Sheep's fried chicken tacos and the guy that bar staff call on when an oven breaks at 7:30 on a Friday night. In this episode, he talks hard conversations, the incubation space of multiple restaurant concepts, the early days of breweries & f…
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Jesse Parker - Doc Swinson's | Season 5, Episode 7
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Meet Jesse Parker, Master Blender at the award-winning Doc Swinson's American whiskey brand. In this episode, we hear how a 20-something kid won a national gin award, how a small business that began with ten casks has grown to an operation with thousands of casks, how a small distillery in Ferndale is ranking - and winning - in national and interna…
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Matt Mini - Funky's Hot Sauce | Season 5, Episode 6
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Meet Matt Mini, THE Funky of Funky's Hot Sauce; he's a master of creating artisanal hot sauces with a zing of garlic or a fruit-forward sweetness that still packs a lot of heat. In this episode, we hear about his years of developing recipes, how he moved from kitchen to kitchen (and how narrow the temperature range has to be for fermented foods), a…
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Charmae Scheffer - Rover Stay Over & Puget Hound | Season 5, Episode 5
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Meet Charmae Scheffer; she's a high-energy people lover with a passion for caring for dogs while their parents are at work or on vacation. In this episode, we hear how Charmae juggled raising seven kids while growing a fledgling business, how the Whatcom County zoning code changed due to the Scheffers' efforts, and how Charmae works to develop the …
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Andi Vann - Pure Bliss Desserts | Season 5, Episode 4
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Meet Andi Vann; she's a high-energy dessert aficionado with a passion for giving joy to others through yummy treats. In this episode, we hear how she left a corporate consulting job to work as an independent baker, how she and Nick renovated their cafe on a shoestring budget, and how she approaches each day with a customer-first mindset. Follow the…
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Clarito Zapanta - IAJ Media | Season 5, Episode 3
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Meet Clarito Zapanta; he's a filmmaker, director and executive producer with an affinity for Air Jordans and a passion for creating TV and feature film productions right here in Bellingham. In this episode, we hear how he and Kristina grew IAJ Media from a marketing agency into a full-time film studio, how he dug deep into personal development, and…
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S3 Ep6: S3:E6 Mentorship Meets Leadership - President Emeritus T. Haas
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Today on the show, I welcome President Emeritus Tom Haas, better known as T Haas. The fourth president of Grand Valley is legendary for his connection with students. Many students treasure their selfie with T Haas, and he always made time for them. T Haas has many titles and accolades, including Coast Guard Captain, president of the State Universit…
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S3 Ep5: S3:E5 Be Bold - Dean Diana Lawson
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Today on the show, I host Dr. Diana Lawson, Dean of the Seidman College of Business. Lawson earned her PhD from Kent State University in 1993, an MBA and a Master's degree from Kent State. Also a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York College at Cortland. It was Diana Lawson who had the vision for the Seidman Mentorship Program. We…
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S3 Ep4: S3:E4 Your Career and Mentorship - Troy Farley
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Gerry: (00:25) Today on the show, I host the director of the GVSU Career Center, Troy Farley. Troy's an alumni from the 1980s when Grand Valley was still a college and not yet a university. He shares insights for both students and employers on how mentorship can lead to employment while enriching the experience of life.…
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Emile Diffley - Banter Hospitality | Season 5, Episode 2
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Meet Emile Diffley; he's the 28 year-old owner of Banter Hospitality, a counter-service restaurant known for its bright atmosphere and iconic breakfast burrito. In this episode, we learn about Emile's history working in different cities, his passion for quality food and smooth operations, and the challenges to providing a unique-yet-familiar food e…
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Brad Wilske - Lost Giants Cider Co. | Season 5 Premiere
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Welcome to Season 5 of the Building Bellingham Podcast! We're joined in the studio by Brad Wilske, co-owner of Lost Giants Cider Co. In this episode, we learn about the difference between cider apples and culinary apples, the cost of installing a canning line, and weighing the cost and reach of distribution. Brad goes into the mindset of "we're all…
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Have a Better Quality of Life in Later Years: Christine Scheffer & Robert Fisher | Habits for Humans
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SHOW NOTES In this episode of Habits for Humans with Kim Flynn, we discuss with Christine Scheffer & Robert Fisher how to have a great quality of life through your golden years through Robert & Christine's 12 Keys. You will learn a variety of surprising principles, like how to track your sleep, a trick to stop interrupting your partner, and why you…
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S3 Ep2: S3:E2 Self Mentoring with Phil Sims
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Today on the show, I welcome Phil Sims. Phil and I talk about self-mentoring. Can you go it alone? How to get the most out of your mentorship and the internal dialogue that causes us to fear failure and run from success. Phil's a 2010 graduate from the Seidman College of Business School of Accounting. He's been a CEO, worked in the public sector, a…
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S3 Ep3: S3:E3 Professional Development and Mentorship with Professor Leslie Lynch
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Today on the show, I welcome Professor Leslie Lynch. Professor Lynch is an affiliative practice at Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business, where she instructs undergraduate and graduate students. Few instructors have as much professional experience as Professor Lynch. She talks about making difficult business decisions as an exe…
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S3 Ep1: S3:E1 Walls and Pathways with Professor Kevin Lehnert
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Today on the show, I welcome Professor Kevin Lehnart. Professor Lehnert has a Ph.D. in international marketing business from St. Louis University, an MBA in economics from Loyola, a MA in philosophy from Boston College, and two BAs in philosophy and psychology from St. Louis University. Professor Lehnert and I talk about the walls and pathways that…
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Fashion Forward: What’s next for the industry?
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After 9 unique conversations about fashion that opened our wardrobes wide, the latest series of Down To Earth is coming to a close. From community designed clothes to mending, thrifting, and all the people involved in creating clothes, our final episode this week covers Hubbub’s work on sustainable fashion – past, present and future! In today’s epi…
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Have you heard of Loanhood yet? The circular fashion platform is leading the charge in the sustainable fashion movement by offering both an app that connects people with a vast collection of upcoming designers and local outfits available for rent as well as swaps, where you can get a new wardrobe for free. This innovative approach allows people to …
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Community Couture with Aniela Fidler Wieruszewska
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Ever wanted to make your own clothes? 🧶 Community Couture is a project that brings people together to take part in designing incredible one-of-a-kind pieces. Starting in lockdown Aniela Fidler Wieruszewska invited people to send in a picture of what life looked like to them. These stories turned into a jacket that took over 600 hours to make and is…
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Emotional Durability with Dr Mila Burcikova
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What’s stood the test of time in your wardrobe? It could be a Grandmothers jumper. A present from a friend. The outfit you wore to that unforgettable party. In the latest episode of Down To Earth we chat to amazing Dr Mila Burcikova to find out all about emotional durability, why we hang on to some clothes longer than others and why 'waste is a sym…
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What book would you choose for a fashion book club? In this bonus episode of #DownToEarth find out about the fabulous @ShadoMag's new book club all about fair fashion that you can read along with at home 📚 If you want to read this episode instead you can find a transcript here https://otter.ai/u/vbi5KZRPz5xvGjQOx3H0XTrTHG0?utm_source=copy_url This …
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Could tech help us to make our clothes last for longer? Meet Layla Sergent founder of the tech platform The Seam that connects people with local makers. Discover how the way we produce clothes has changed over a generation and how repairing your outfits can help save the planet. This podcast is bought to you by Hubbub. At Hubbub we're all about fin…
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When is a fashion brand actually sustainable? 🧐 In the new episode of Down To Earth we chat to Amy Powney, the Creative Director of Mother of Pearl about why she doesn’t like the word sustainable, her journey into a career in fashion, how she went about creating a clothing collection that was as low impact on the environment as possible, and the dr…
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Talking Threads: With Dr Michiel Scheffer
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Do you know your flax from your hemp or your polyester from your viscose? If you want to find out more about what your clothes are made from, then don’t miss the second episode of Down To Earth. In this offering Dr Michiel Scheffer weaves us all a yarn about the history of fabric production. The conversation travels through time, from a century whe…
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It's Not That Radical: With Mikaela Loach
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Tune in to hear the very first episode in the series, where climate justice activist and newly published author Mikaela talks to us about everything from reimagining the world in her new book, to why we feel pressured to buy so many clothes, to the rights of the garment workers who make them. If you want to learn more check out out Mikaela's book a…
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Morning Routine Ideas: Violet Rain Freedom | Habits for Humans
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SHOW NOTES In this episode of Habits for Humans with Kim Flynn, we discuss how to get some morning routine ideas with the lovely Violet Rain Freedom. In this podcast V walks us through how to add inspiration, physical movement, and somtheing recreational into our daily morning routine using habit stacking. Learn the art of making it yours, and givi…
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How to be happy always: learn how to ditch the happiness rules so you can actually be happy.
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SHOW NOTES In this episode of Habits for Humans with Kim Flynn, we discuss that instead of making ourselves crazy with all the wellness activities, Bob Gardner teaches us in this episode of Habits for Humans how to let life itself be the healing. Learn how to go from looking for the exact path to learning how to ditch the happiness rules so you can…
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Mary Crafts stopped looking for an instant fix so she could lose 100 pounds and keep it off forever
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SHOW NOTES In this episode of Habits for Humans with Kim Flynn, we discuss how Mary Crafts stopped looking for an instant fix so she could lose 100 pounds and keep it off forever. Learn the concrete principles of going from fear-based to love-based living. Welcome to Habits for Humans, the show that explores how to build a life beyond "fine"--somet…
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Alice Clark and Lindsey Payne Johnstone - Downtown Bellingham Partnership | S4E8
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Executive Director Alice Clark and Program Director Lindsey Payne Johnstone joined us to tell about the role DBP plays in keeping our downtown core vibrant and thriving. The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) is famous for is events - First Fridays, Wine Walk, and especially the iconic Downtown Sounds, a free-admission outdoor …
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