Best Sharon Berman Podcasts (2024)

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Resolutions (with Aaron Berman) 1:30:42

16d ago1:30:42

1:30:42

Happy 1995! It's a new year, and time to make some resolutions ... which will almost immediately be broken. Angela wants to stop being so introspective (although on second thought, maybe not), Patty wants to stop being so suspicious, Danielle wants to wear makeup ... and Rickie wants a place to live, which puts everyone else's resolutions into pers…

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So-Called Angels (with H. Alan Scott, Kerri Doherty, Cindy Howes, and Alonso Duralde) 2:56:37

25d ago2:56:37

2:56:37

It's Christmas this week on the So-Cast Pod, but the yuletide is not particularly gay for Rickie, who has been cast out of the house and has nowhere to go. Fortunately, a mysterious folk singer appears to watch over him (kind of? A little unclear how she's actually helping) and Patty's two Christmas wishes are that the family go to church and that …

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On The Wagon (with Aaron Berman) 1:35:08

29d ago1:35:08

1:35:08

We've reached episode 14, in which Rayanne is one month sober -- but alas, she's starting to get a little fidgety. Can Angela and Rickie keep her from slipping back into old habits? Especially now that Angela has her hands full trying to figure out what her relationship with Jordan has become. Meanwhile, Patty learns a thing or two about Kurt Vonne…

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EPISODE 45 with Sheila Athens, Jan Heidrich-Rice, Christine Gunderson, and Zelly Ruskin 27:43

1M ago27:43

27:43

This episode shines a light on women’s fiction stories filled with characters that will delight, challenge, and engage you. With stories of ghosts both real and imagined, these books tell tales of panic attacks, writing careers, deep personal secrets, adoption, and mystery! This special episode is made possible through a collaboration with “Twelve …

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Pressure (with the 80s TV Ladies) 1:37:16

1M ago1:37:16

1:37:16

On the podcast this week: No longer content with the boiler room assignations, this week Jordan's nagging Angela to explore more a more carnal pastime, but she's not sure she's ready -- so she borrows an erotic VHS tape from Sharon, and before long everyone's staring, transfixed, and lithe bodies kneading dough. Meanwhile, Graham brings Hallie Lowe…

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Self-Esteem (with Sam Pirie) 1:38:48

2M ago1:38:48

1:38:48

We're back from our little summer vacation and ready to tackle some saucy secrets. Angela's sneaking off to the boiler room with Jordan for make-out sessions, but that sneaking is starting to take a toll. Meanwhile Graham is the star pupil in his cooking class, but something may be cooking between him and a fellow student. And Rickie's aghast at th…

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EPISODE 44 with Nancie Abuhaidar, Charlotte Rains Dixon, Sharon Dukett, and Ann Goltz 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

Join these authors as they share their newest books filled with exotic and lush landscapes, personal and professional battles, high-tech crimes, and fractured families. Greed, betrayal, virtue, science, and sentiment fill these debut books. We explore the books and these authors’ journey to book launch. This special episode is made possible through…

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Episode 224 Part 2: How Jennifer Merchant Continues the Tradition of Op Art in her Jewelry 20:35

2M ago20:35

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What you’ll learn in this episode: Jennifer’s unique process of layering acrylic and art images, and how she discovered her signature technique. Why the most important thing a young artist can do is find their voice. Why Jennifer rarely uses images her customers request in her jewelry. How Jennifer’s work ties into the history of pop and op art. Wh…

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Episode 224 Part 1: How Jennifer Merchant Continues the Tradition of Op Art in her Jewelry 22:31

2M ago22:31

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What you’ll learn in this episode: Jennifer’s unique process of layering acrylic and art images, and how she discovered her signature technique. Why the most important thing a young artist can do is find their voice. Why Jennifer rarely uses images her customers request in her jewelry. How Jennifer’s work ties into the history of pop and op art. Wh…

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Life of Brian (with Trevor McMahan, Sharon Johnson, and Susan Lambert Hatem) 2:15:01

2M ago2:15:01

2:15:01

Everyone's at maximum freakout in the leadup to World Happiness Dance, whatever that is, and nobody can figure out who's going with who -- especially with the addition of two new students, Delia and Cory, shaking up the social circles. Adding to the confusion: We're getting Brian's inner monologue instead of Angela's! What's going on???? And why is…

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Episode 223 Part 2: How Gabriela Sierra Made the Jump from Packaging Design to Jewelry Design 22:52

3M ago22:52

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Gabriela produces jewelry in Mexico, manages her business from Montreal, and sells her jewelry worldwide. Gabriela’s favorite stone to work with, and how she chooses and sources gems for her colorful jewelry. How moving from Mexico to Canada (and experiencing seasons for the first time) influenced Gabriela’s w…

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Episode 223 Part 1: How Gabriela Sierra Made the Jump from Packaging Design to Jewelry Design 28:16

3M ago28:16

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Gabriela produces jewelry in Mexico, manages her business from Montreal, and sells her jewelry worldwide. Gabriela’s favorite stone to work with, and how she chooses and sources gems for her colorful jewelry. How moving from Mexico to Canada (and experiencing seasons for the first time) influenced Gabriela’s w…

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Other People's Mothers (with Sam Pirie and Liz Krott) 2:22:23

3M ago2:22:23

2:22:23

On this week’s episode, Rayanne and Patty throw dueling parties on the same night! It seems like the most worst thing that could possibly happen to Angela...until Rayanne’s drinking spirals out of control. Meanwhile Patty’s mother Vivian stuffs a turkey in the fridge, to Graham’s dismay. And the karma around the Chase household gets really low. Or …

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EPISODE 43 with D. J. Green, Ross Hightower, Deb Heim, Ginny Rorby, and Peggy Joque Williams 30:17

3M ago30:17

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This episode delights with a witch who must master her powers; a girl who must prove that an entire greenhouse of plants is witnesses to a crime; a young girl ill-equipped for the world of King Louis the XIV’s court; and, a family story that explores how we define progress and speaks to the impact of man’s impact on geology and vice versa. In this …

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Halloween (with Peaches Christ and Drew Mackie) 2:34:47

3M ago2:34:47

2:34:47

It’s Halloween! Spoooooooky chills are in the air as Rayanne plots a seance, but winds up making a connection with someone she least unexpected. Meanwhile, Angela finds a new boy to fixate on — one who’s even more doomed than Jordan. Patty and Graham obtain some haunted (???) outfits from a mysterious costume shop. And Danielle finally gets some at…

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Strangers in the House (with Ryan O'Connor and Samantha Rei) 2:25:58

3M ago2:25:58

2:25:58

A medical emergency throws everyone into a panic, and things get weird at the Chase household. Sharon starts hanging out with Brian, Rayanne is nice to Sharon, and Graham makes a cake that makes Patty question their entire relationship. It’s enough to make Angela almost forget that Jordan even exists! (Almost… but not quite.) Helping me break it al…

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EPISODE 42 with Jude Berman, Anne Marie Farage-Smith, Bret Hurst, and Tracey Yokas 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

In this episode of LAUNCH PAD we will explore the depths of family trauma and healing; understand the role pets and their loss have on our lives and how to deal with it; and romp through high crimes, spies, and Silicon Valley high-tech gaming worlds with novels that engross us in dangerous circumstances and a mind-controlling plot. We will discuss …

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Why Jordan Can't Read (with Liz Krott)

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Angela is DEFINITELY over Jordan this week, honest, swear to God. Except then she discovers that he can barely read, and decides it's her mission to help him... which conveniently provides a reason to ask him out on a date. (To see a movie with subtitles. Good thinking, Angela.) Meanwhile, Graham and Patty discover they might or might not be pregna…

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Episode 222 Part 2: How Terhi Tolvanen Captures Nature in Her Jewelry 16:53

3M ago16:53

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Terhi’s work changed as she moved from Finland to Amsterdam to France How the weather influenced Terhi’s recent exhibition at Ornamentum Gallery How jewelry can help us explore the relationship between man and nature Why Terhi creates her work on a mannequin, and how she lets materials tell her what they want …

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Episode 222 Part 1: How Terhi Tolvanen Captures Nature in Her Jewelry 21:52

4M ago21:52

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Terhi’s work changed as she moved from Finland to Amsterdam to France How the weather influenced Terhi’s recent exhibition at Ornamentum Gallery How jewelry can help us explore the relationship between man and nature Why Terhi creates her work on a mannequin, and how she lets materials tell her what they want …

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The Substitute (with Scott Flanary) 1:49:38

4M ago1:49:38

1:49:38

On this week's podcast: A new substitute teacher arrives at Liberty High, bringing a shocking attitude, mismatched socks, and carpets galore. His class becomes the hottest ticket in town — but who really is Vic Racine, and is he as “cool” as the teens say? And who wrote that saucy sexy poem for the literary magazine? In search of answers, I’m joine…

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EPISODE 41 with Ann Bancroft, Patti Eddington, Catherine Harrington, and Claudia Marseille 29:58

4M ago29:58

29:58

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode, we host She Writes Press authors whose books are packed with multi-layered stories and poignancy. From a mother who fights to stay in her children’s lives; to an adopted daughter who finds a manila envelope that causes her to question everything; to a powerful tale of navigating bo…

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The Zit (with Virginia Sole-Smith, Samantha Rei, and Sam Pirie) 2:32:13

4M ago2:32:13

2:32:13

This week our heroes grapple with their greatest horror yet: Being perceived! A list circulates around Liberty High that ranks the sophomore girls on their appearance, much to the dismay of just about everyone. (Except Rayanne, who is tickled to be recognized for "most slut potential.") Meanwhile, Angela is furious to have developed a zit, and even…

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Episode 221 Part 2: Suzanne Martinez’s Tips for Finding the Best Quality Antique Jewelry 21:23

4M ago21:23

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How to use Antique Jewelry University to identify maker’s marks and find out when your jewelry was made. Why access to more (and better) information has made interest in antique jewelry explode. What characteristics Suzanne looks for when evaluating antique jewelry. Why buyers should beware of lab-grown diamonds i…

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Episode 221 Part 1: Suzanne Martinez’s Tips for Finding the Best Quality Antique Jewelry 23:38

4M ago23:38

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How to use Antique Jewelry University to identify maker’s marks and find out when your jewelry was made. Why access to more (and better) information has made interest in antique jewelry explode. What characteristics Suzanne looks for when evaluating antique jewelry. Why buyers should beware of lab-grown diamonds i…

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Father Figures (with Guy Branum) 1:59:58

4M ago1:59:58

1:59:58

Do not be misled! The title of episode 4, “Father Figures,” does not refer to dad bods, but instead to dads who loom large in the lives of Angela, Patty, and Rayanne — often when those dads are nowhere to be seen. Angela’s annoyed to have discovered Graham’s possible philandering; Patty is annoyed that her father keeps interfering in the family’s I…

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EPISODE 40 with Sherri L. Dodd, Debbie Chein Morris, Leslie Hachtel, and Kathy Ramsperger 29:28

4M ago29:28

29:28

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Welcome to Episode 40 where 160 authors have now shared their stories and celebrated their debuts! In this episode explore new books and meet new authors, some from She Writes Press and Black Rose Writing. Be transported by thrilling and paranormal writing, a story of love lost and a soul restored,…

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Guns and Gossip (with Anthony Oliveira) 2:19:05

4M ago2:19:05

2:19:05

There’s a double-feature of drama on this week’s episode, as rumors and innuendo swirl around two separate calamities: After a gun goes off during class, only Brian Krakow can reveal the parties involved — but he’s not talking; and gossip about Angela’s dalliance with Jordan reaches Patty’s ears, to everyone’s mortification. Plus, Rickie gains some…

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Dancing in the Dark (with Michael Hobbes & Terrence Moss) 2:14:22

5M ago2:14:22

2:14:22

Everyone’s in the mood for love but nobody seems to be able to make a connection in this week’s episode, “Dancing in the Dark,” with Angela longing for a kiss from Jordan, Patty hoping Graham will sweep her off her feet, and Brian hoping against hope to get some extra credit (and not just the academic kind). I’ll be talking to the delightful Michae…

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Pilot (with Michael Hobbes, Samantha Rei, & BenDeLaCreme) 2:03:17

5M ago2:03:17

2:03:17

Hello and welcome to the first episode of Matt’s So-Cast Pod! This week, I’m chatting about the pilot episode of My So-Called Life with some very special guests: Writer and podcaster Michael Hobbes (Maintenance Phase, If Books Could Kill, You’re Wrong About), fashion designer Samantha Rei (Project Runway), and renowned drag queen, producer, writer,…

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EPISODE 39 with Alicia Blando, Liz Kinchen, Linda Joy Myers, and Menah Pratt 29:56

5M ago29:56

29:56

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE On this episode of LAUNCH PAD join these She Writes Press authors who share deliciously haunted memoirs and novels focused on spiritual and psychological healing, identity and ingenuity, astrology and the power to map your life, and genre-bending stories about being fierce and fearless. Join us now…

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Episode 220 Part 2: Secrets from a Jewelry Brand Strategist: How Lionel Geneste Gets Jewelry Brands on the Map 22:43

5M ago22:43

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What you’ll learn in this episode: Why working with jewelry designers is part business, part therapy. Why the jewelry industry is picking up its pace to match the fashion industry, and why this trend might backfire. Why customer feedback on comfort and wearability is essential for jewelry brands. How Lionel defines success for his jewelry clients. …

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Episode 220 Part 1: Secrets from a Jewelry Brand Strategist: How Lionel Geneste Gets Jewelry Brands on the Map 23:02

5M ago23:02

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What you’ll learn in this episode: Why working with jewelry designers is part business, part therapy. Why the jewelry industry is picking up its pace to match the fashion industry, and why this trend might backfire. Why customer feedback on comfort and wearability is essential for jewelry brands. How Lionel defines success for his jewelry clients. …

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Episode 0 5:09

5M ago5:09

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Hello! Welcome to Matt’s So-Cast Pod, a podcast about the show My So-Called Life. For the next 20 weeks, I’ll be digging into each episode of the beloved ‘90s TV series, along with a ton of wonderful guests. The first episode drops on March 25, 2024! Find My So-Called Life streaming on JustWatch Search for My So-Called Life DVDs at a library near y…

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Episode 219 Part 2: Power, Politics and Jewelry: Marta Costa Reis on the Second Lisbon Contemporary Jewelry Biennial 23:30

5M ago23:30

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What you’ll learn in this episode: What to expect at the second Lisbon Contemporary Jewelry Biennial and tips for attending. How Portugal’s 48-year authoritarian regime and the Carnation Revolution continue to influence Portuguese artists and jewelers today. Why jewelry is so closely linked to power and politics. How artists can use masterclasses a…

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EPISODE 38 with Terry Lee Caruthers, Susan J Godwin, Sophia Kouidou-Giles, and Jennifer Silva Redmond 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

THIS SHOW WAS BE RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Set sail, fall in love, travel through time, flee for your life, discover feminism - then and now, and connect with sorceresses and Greek gods all in this episode of LAUNCH PAD. Discover a new-to-you author and find your next best read. Find out more about these authors at: Terry Lee Caruthers -…

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Episode 219 Part 1: Power, Politics and Jewelry: Marta Costa Reis on the Second Lisbon Contemporary Jewelry Biennial 22:33

5M ago22:33

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What you’ll learn in this episode: What to expect at the second Lisbon Contemporary Jewelry Biennial and tips for attending. How Portugal’s 48-year authoritarian regime and the Carnation Revolution continue to influence Portuguese artists and jewelers today. Why jewelry is so closely linked to power and politics. How artists can use masterclasses a…

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Episode 218 Part 2: Gina D’Onofrio’s Tips for Choosing a Qualified Independent Appraiser 27:24

5M ago27:24

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\ Transcript: Auctions, appraisals, and the professionals who perform them are some of the most misunderstood elements of the jewelry industry. That’s exactly why Gina D’Onofrio, independent appraiser and Co-Director of Fine Jewelry at Heritage Auctions, joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast. She discussed what a consigner can expect when selling jewe…

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Episode 218 Part 1: Gina D’Onofrio’s Tips for Choosing a Qualified Independent Appraiser 30:58

5M ago30:58

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What you’ll learn in this episode: What questions to ask appraisers and auction houses before selling your jewelry. What education and networking opportunities an aspiring appraiser should seek out. Why an appraisal includes multiple values, and why those values will change depending on the reason for the appraisal. What the process of selling jewe…

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Episode 217 Part 2: Cara Croninger’s Creativity Lives on in Her Daughter, Musician Saudia Young 23:45

6M ago23:45

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Saudia is preserving her mom Cara Croninger’s legacy Why Cara Croninger’s resin and plastic jewelry was—and still is—groundbreaking How Cara Croninger refined her jewelry making process, and why she didn’t want her pieces to be perfect What it was like to grow up in an artistic family in the heyday of New York…

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Episode 217 Part 1: Cara Croninger’s Creativity Lives on in Her Daughter, Musician Saudia Young 23:02

6M ago23:02

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What you’ll learn in this episode: How Saudia is preserving her mom Cara Croninger’s legacy Why Cara Croninger’s resin and plastic jewelry was—and still is—groundbreaking How Cara Croninger refined her jewelry making process, and why she didn’t want her pieces to be perfect What it was like to grow up in an artistic family in the heyday of New York…

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EPISODE 37 with Noel Caraccio, Clifford Garstang, Evelyn Kohl LaTorre, and Elizabeth Sumner Wafler 29:52

6M ago29:52

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode of LAUNCH PAD join She Writes Press and Black Rose Writing authors share a marriage memoir, evocative women’s fiction, dual timelines in paradise, and a long-deceased grandmother’s quest to solve a family kidnapping! Fall in love with your next author and find your next favorite rea…

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EPISODE 36 with Anoop Judge, Edward J. Leahy, Kim McCollum, and Susan Sage 32:52

6M ago32:52

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Join an amazing cast of characters and the Black Rose Writing authors who created them in this episode of LAUNCH PAD. Murder, mayhem, ghosts, intrigue, secrets, altruism, and the power of story all come together as we discuss writing, novels, point of view, and so much more. Listen and fall in love…

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EPISODE 35 with M. Lee Musgrave, Saborna Roychowdhury, Fred Rutman, and Kirsten G. Schuder 31:50

7M ago31:50

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE Join these Black Rose Writing authors and delight in a contemporary romance thriller, a coming-of-age novel set in India, a memoir of the repeatedly dead, and a novel where an unexplained phenomenon might just save all humankind from destruction! Find out more about these authors at: M. Lee Musgrav…

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Episode 120: Karen Eber the Penultimate Expert on the Art and Power of Storytelling 20:32

7M ago20:32

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Karen Eber is an author, international leadership consultant, professional storyteller, and keynote speaker. Her talk on TED.com: How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders, has almost 2 million views. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps Fortune 500 companies build leaders, team, and …

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Episode 119: Tracey Enerson International and USA Today Bestselling Playwright, Screenwriter and Novelist 21:24

7M ago21:24

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Tracey Enerson Wood is the international and USA Today bestselling author of The Engineer’s Wife, The War Nurse, and, most recently, The President’s Wife. While working as a Registered Nurse, starting her own Interior Design company, raising two children, and bouncing around the world as a military wife, she indulged in her passion as a playwright,…

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Episode 118: Pat Rullo Radio Host, Patient Advocate, Generous Spirit, and Celebrator of All Things Story 19:01

7M ago19:01

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Patricia J. Rullo is an author, national radio talk show host, and sought-after speaker. In 2012, Pat teamed up with Salem Media Group to produce a radio talk show based on her book Speak Up and Stay Alive, the patient advocate hospital survival guide. The radio program was the first nationally syndicated show to address patient safety and the pati…

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Episode 213: Special Announcement! Article about The Jewelry Journey & Other Jewelry Podcasts by Melanie Abrams released in The New York Times. 1:00

7M ago1:00

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Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/fashion/jewelry-podcasts.html Welcome to the Jewelry Journey, exploring the hidden world of art around you. Because every piece of art has a story, and jewelry is no exception. Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey podcast. We are thrilled to announce an article on the Jewelry Journey po…

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EPISODE 34 with Louella Bryant, Sherry Hobbs, Cary Lowe, and Amanda Schiavo 29:54

7M ago29:54

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THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE LAUNCH PAD welcomes these Black Rose Writing Authors as they share their memoirs, biographies, and novels. Travel with us from the Renaissance to the times of the Titanic and World War II to the present day. Meet historical figures and marvel at personal journeys all on your way to finding your nex…

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EPISODE 30 with Shelley Blanton-Stroud, Laura L. Engel, Ann Marie Jackson, and Sandra L. Young 33:05

7M ago33:05

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THIS SHOW WILL BE RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE From memoir to murder, with messages and sightings from the hereafter, and with poignant stories of tough choices, the joy of self-discovery, and solving riddles of the heart, this episode of LAUNCH PAD will have you, once again, adding to your TBR list. Join us. Find out more about these autho…

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