Best Tarina Podcasts (2024)

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MINDSET NO. 3: The Doer 27:49

15h ago27:49

27:49

What The Doer wants is action. What The Doer needs is a sense of urgency. Perhaps you’ve seen the sign: “A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” While that’s one way to handle The Doer, Nic and Tarina discuss the importance of managing the relationship with The Doer, rather than putting too much stock in the th…

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The Second Mindset: The Thinker 30:34

4d ago30:34

30:34

“The Thinker” is anyone who struggles to make a decision. A confused mind says, “No.” When someone can’t make up their mind, a lot of foremen and parents make the mistake of making the decision for them. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about how when an individual is stuck or says “No,” it’s really a call for help. Nic tells the story about hi…

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A Framework for Being Good with People 41:12

15d ago41:12

41:12

The hard part about being good with people is there’s no widely used framework. We are out doing our own thing or just winging it. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the first of four mindsets that people exhibit when they receive new information or presented with a novel situation. The mindsets are not permanent or a personality types. The…

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PART 2: Communication Challenges 32:58

21d ago32:58

32:58

What role does emotion have in conversations? How important is communicating details? In this episode, Nic and Tarina resume their discussion about how to communicate and the challenges in doing it well. Nic shares his own best practices for reducing the heat in the moment, which might help avoid miscommunication. They echo the value of not making …

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Communication Challenges 31:46

29d ago31:46

31:46

It’s a cliché to say that communication takes two to tango. As a leader, you can do better. In this episode, Nic and Tarina dive into what good communicators do that poor communicators tend to skip. One thing that sets good communicators apart is they ask good questions. And asking good questions is a practice. Only from a practice can the right sk…

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INTERVIEW with Clint Bailey 1:23:15

1M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

In this episode, Nic interviews Clint Bailey, an electrician and 43-year member of the IBEW, "extremely supportive partner" to Heather, father of two adult children, and grandfather to four. This was the first interview Nic did as he was launching the podcast. It took place about eight months ago and Clint has since retired. Their conversation is c…

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To Love and Be Loved 16:17

1M ago16:17

16:17

People will never forget how you make them feel. Nic share’s a time in his life when McDonald’s was his office. He’d get his coffee and start the day’s work building his speaking business. On one occasion he got to watch an older couple show what it means to love and be loved. Today’s me-centric world with all its hustle and drive seems to have for…

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LAKE EPISODE | “Swirl It. Swi-i-i-r-r-r-l-l It!” 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

Timely and precise constructive criticism may only be timely to the one giving it. Nic and Tarina tell a story about Nic’s ice cream business and how their drive home from a catering job was colder than the ice cream in the three scoop sundaes. From this experience, they draw out many lessons learned. And Nic, true to form, shares his best practice…

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Bad Outcomes Don’t Always Mean Bad Planning 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

Eisenhower once said, “In planning for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” So, while planning may be indispensable, even the best plans don’t work out. Nic leads with a story about a fiasco in a movie theatre. Then he and Tarina talk about how COVID-19 derailed their plans to build a house. While they…

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SUPER SPECIAL GUEST: A Profile in Courage & Leadership 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Nic and Tarina are joined by their daughter, Elle. She shares how she got started making the Encouragement Cards and how this experience over the past 9 years has given her confidence in her gift of encouragement. It’s a special episode profiling Elle’s leadership as well as her courage to do what others may consider weird. Her example is living pr…

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People Stop for the Cookies. What They Need is Encouragement. 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

In a world starved for appreciation, showing people you care makes a big difference. And it doesn’t take much. To give people encouragement means being aware and committing to a wholehearted courage to speak into their life. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about their daughter, Elle, and her Encouragement Cards. At 9 years old, Elle had a lemo…

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There’s Magic in the Struggle 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

Everyone at some point in their life faces challenges. Part of the job as leaders and parents is watching those we manage or care for struggle. Success is sweeter, though, when it is earned. We need to let people earn their success and not try to fix everything that’s painful. In this episode, Nic and Tarina discuss how owning anything starts with …

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The Job Is to Be Curious, Not Judgmental 21:09

3M ago21:09

21:09

What’s needed in the industry is for more men and women to become problem solvers. This is a learned mindset—which a lot of foremen believe they were born with. In this episode, Nic and Tarina share what they learned growing up, whether chopping cotton, babysitting, or waxing tractors. Hustle, drive, and work ethic were taught, and encouraged, from…

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What Are You Listening For? 28:31

3M ago28:31

28:31

Good foremen are good communicators. And good communicators are good listeners. As Nic and Tarina discuss, to listen well is both active and purposeful. We listen with our ears for what’s being said and with our eyes for what’s not being said. While empathy is a dirty word in construction and trades, the pressure we all feel from time to time does …

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Help Me Understand 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

Trade and construction leaders are in the people business. Part of the job of the foreman, like a nurse, is to pay attention and care. It’s not simply about being the boss. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about how empathy and listening are skills everyone can learn—whether you’re on a job site, with your family, or helping someone feel beauti…

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Small Change. Real Results. 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

When things aren’t going according to plan, change is necessary. But change can be scary and hard. So we may resist it because we get stuck in thinking of only the big kinds of changes, which Nic talks about. Or we open ourselves to possibility and begin to see how a small shift is all it takes to achieve real results. In this episode, Nic and Tari…

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You Need to Do Hard Things 26:59

4M ago26:59

26:59

Muhammed Ali once said he didn’t start counting pushups until they started to hurt. The fact is we all face hard things in life and actively avoid pain—but it’s in doing the hard things where we grow the most. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the importance of taking on the challenge of doing hard things as professionals, as parents, and …

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Leadership Moments When You Least Expect It 19:11

4M ago19:11

19:11

Nic and Tarina discuss an experience Nic had one morning in a Las Vegas Spa. It’s not what you may think but revealing all the same. From his experience Nic discovered a life lesson about making assumptions and having courage. This light-hearted conversation shows the importance of paying attention for these self-leadership moments life unexpectedl…

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Tough Conversations 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

No one enjoys having tough conversations. Most of us would you rather avoid them. Life and leadership will forever give us situations where we must address really hard stuff. Whether with a family member or a member of the team, it’s part of being human. In this episode, Nic and Tarina explore the art and heart of how to have a tough conversation. …

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Be The Best Version of Yourself 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Only once in a great while do we get an opportunity that can change our life forever. In this episode, Nic and Tarina talk about the time when Nic was asked to speak on the National Speakers Association (NSA) Main Stage in San Francisco. As one of the greatest honors in the industry, and a true once in lifetime opportunity, it can make or break a p…

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Turning Points 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Almost everyone has a turning point in their life: a defining story which forces one to make a choice or choose a path. In this episode, Nic and Tarina unwrap a major turning point in their life. A simple accident with their one-year-old son leads them to make a tough, life-changing decision. These become the line in the sand for Nic, his career, a…

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Don’t Give Up When Things Get Hard 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

Nic and Tarina tell the the story of how Nic got his start as a professional speaker in the construction industry. They discuss the ups and downs of breaking into a new career, how many times they wanted to give up, and how life and leadership proved harder than they imagined. Nic also shares a story of how two men gave him the greatest gift possib…

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Kids on Brooms Campaign: Elixian Kids Ep 3 2:56:39

6M ago2:56:39

2:56:39

Welcome! This is a mini series or multi-shot campaign using the Kids on Brooms system. It is a continuation of the Mysts of Elixia by Zeal Zaddy. Its a 5e homebrew campaign I (Tiffany) took place in. Watching this campaign is not necessary but will enrich the watching experience of Kids on Brooms Campaign: Elixian Kids Emiryn and his siblings, Rhys…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Pilfering the Fey Palace 3:24:19

7M ago3:24:19

3:24:19

The Damsels have a new friend, Ari. She is a Princess from the Arcanic Empire who decided to crash a party! The damsels quickly sweep her into the group and take her on the wild adventures of JAIL-Breaking! The Damsels have 3/4 keys and are on the trail to the last one. Later they return to the Arcanic Empire, Ari's home, where she has a lot of exp…

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Kids on Brooms Campaign: Elixian Kids Ep 2 3:03:04

7M ago3:03:04

3:03:04

Welcome! This is a mini series or multi-shot campaign using the Kids on Brooms system. It is a continuation of the Mysts of Elixia by Zeal Zaddy. Its a 5e homebrew campaign I (Tiffany) took place in. Watching this campaign is not necessary but will enrich the watching experience of Kids on Brooms Campaign: Elixian Kids Emiryn and his siblings, Rhys…

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Tiffany As guest GM: Kids on Brooms: Kids of Elixia: Ep1 2:43:24

7M ago2:43:24

2:43:24

Welcome! This is a mini series or multi-shot campaign using the Kids on Brooms system. It is a continuation of the Mysts of Elixia by Zeal Zaddy. Its a 5e homebrew campaign I (Tiffany) took place in. Watching this campaign is not necessary but will enrich the watching experience of Kids on Brooms Campaign: Elixian Kids Emiryn and his siblings, Rhys…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Feywild Fantasy: Finding the Keys 1:23:43

9M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

After the fight with Thranion the group gathers and Keyanthi gets a message from Breotracht. "Its time to go." Meanwhile Eravan is collecting Ari, a new friend who helped out during the fight. Keyanthi departs and that is the exit for Keyanthi and Kristin her player. Ari is the new character and Amelia is her player. I had to redo the audio for mys…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: "Sibling Showdown" 16:34

10M ago16:34

16:34

The Showdown between Keyanthi and her brother Thranion comes to its thrilling conclusion. Welcome! We're just a bunch strong women (Plus Michael) who enjoy acting and female-centric content. Our D&D 5e campaign is a slow boil with focus on NPC and PC relations and politics (don't worry, we have battles too.) New to the party?Here's Ep 1. https://ww…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: "Party in the Feywilds" 1:50:49

11M ago1:50:49

1:50:49

Welcome! We're just a bunch strong women (Plus Michael) who enjoy acting and female-centric content. Our D&D 5e campaign is a slow boil with focus on NPC and PC relations and politics (don't worry, we have battles too.) I AM really sorry about the audio. I know it's not great but I did literal hours of work on it to improve it. ( I get better at ch…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Pixies and Parties 1:01:34

12M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We're back finally! Sorry there were many computer issues and no editing for a long, long time. The Damsels are asked to help Arturo, a half arch fey half human, to free his mother. Their cover is the Fey Queen's Party. They're gonna go in and bust mom out! First starts off with some planning, then we move on to the party and meet the many, many gu…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Familial Feywilds 2:04:56

1y ago2:04:56

2:04:56

The Damsels have defeated the dragon and soon after a quake shakes the ground. The Damsels then puzzle over Ivellios' true intentions and decide to move on towards the Eladrin village. They make came for the night and each damsel has a vision or a visitor come to them during the night. The next they arrive at an Eladrin town called Fower. They are …

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Deadly Druid 2:20:49

1+ y ago2:20:49

2:20:49

This combines episode 59 and 60. Many of my recordings were lost. So I have been doing dramatic readings of events and then re-recording the lines I could figure out. Because for some reason ... with streamlabs it doesnt record my voice... but will for everyone one else and even show that its picking up my sound? I dont know so... Its a huge proble…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Mystery Mansion 2:48:34

1+ y ago2:48:34

2:48:34

The Damsels step into an odd house, one that oddly looks exactly like Luna's house, in an odder place... the grove that Eravan studied druidic magic? Weird. But the kid they were looking after got dragged into the house by mysterious beings to the damsels are now searching the house! Welcome! We're just a bunch strong women (Plus Michael) who enjoy…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Fanciful Feywilds 2:27:54

1+ y ago2:27:54

2:27:54

The Damsels, now reunited in the Feywild, take refuge with their associate, Arturo. He then informs them about the Feywilds and how to survive as well as some insight to the fey queen,herself. After that, the Damsels have rested up at Arturo's house and now set out into the feywild to find a way home. While on their travels they encounter the may w…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Evading Elocation 2:48:49

1+ y ago2:48:49

2:48:49

Ellie, Luna, and Ciara roast Lionel for being dumb enough to let vampires into the house. The vampires were chased off but not without significant damage to each other. Then just as things are cooling off the warning bracelets ping reminding them that Keyanthi is in danger. Meanwhile Keyanthi and her new friend Nualia flee with Eravan the Elk as th…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Affectionate Abductions 1:13:25

1+ y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

While Keyanthi is being held captive by her evil brother Thranion, she has a slim chance of escape with her new friend Nualia. Back at the Arunal estate, Luna's brother, Lionel, is being kidnapped by his vampire boyfriend, Rune! The Damsels are rushing to Lionel's rescue and are delayed by Luna's charmed family members. Welcome! We're just a bunch …

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Cutthroat Combinations 2:30:05

1+ y ago2:30:05

2:30:05

SOrry this took so long. After the first 1-2 parts of the episode I decided that my audio was garbage and so I rerecorded all my lines. SO yes, that is labor intensive and time consuming. Then the renderings got interrupted 2-3 times because we're working on the electricity in the house. ANYWAY IT IS HERE. Ciara and her uncle, Lucious are following…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Mystery and Mayhem 2:50:39

1+ y ago2:50:39

2:50:39

Content Warning: Child abuse- one of the PC's has a terrible family. In flashback, off screen and brief. It starts off with Ciara spending time with her uncle Lucious on a stake out as they track down their mysterious perpetrator, Rune. Things don't quite go as planned. Keyanthi takes a walk through the town to clear her head. The night is calm and…

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Dungeon Damsels Episode 53 "Recreation and Rebirth" 2:53:21

2y ago2:53:21

2:53:21

The Damsels are recuperating in Virkis, Luna's hometown while Luna tries to commune with her ancestors and find an answer to her lycanthropy. Ellie,Ciara and Keyanthi head out to the lake with friends. Ciara learns to swim after some coaxing and eventually the party starts to wind down. Luna and Eravan then go into the forest for firewood. There Lu…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Hale n' Hearty Homecoming 2:59:47

2y ago2:59:47

2:59:47

Back after a long Hiatus! Luna has been cursed with lycanthropy and has sought help from her ancestral home. She and her family hope to commune with her ancestors to find a solution. She is told that the curse feeds on inner weaknesses so she needs to adopt tenants into her life to heal the soul and then the body. Her ancestors commune with her and…

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D&D 5e Father's Day One Shot! 2022 4:41:34

2y ago4:41:34

4:41:34

Happy Father's Day! We celebrate father's with a smashing D&D session about Dads and their sons. We have Granpappy Coggs a gnome who was well known for his racing career in the town of Tillage. But that was years ago... His son Benji is the result of his coupling with his, now exe, wife, Bonnie. Benji is a tinkerer and has his own biological son, T…

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Context #MATTERs: A Redistribution of Resources 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

Part Two, in a two-part documentary follow-up to the audio drama #MATTER, spotlights community driven efforts to uproot and reimagine public safety, joined by some of the nation's leading activists, historians, and thinkers. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with ONEOPP, a social justice coalition working to end police brutality. See …

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Context #MATTERs: The Police Origin Story 22:51

2y ago22:51

22:51

Part One, in a two-part documentary follow-up to the audio drama #MATTER, traces modern policing down to its roots, and considers unexamined repercussions joined by some of the nation's leading activists, historians, and thinkers. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with ONEOPP, a social justice coalition working to end police brutality…

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D&D Campaign- Dungeon Damsels: Fashion, Fibble, and Faith 2:53:59

2y ago2:53:59

2:53:59

The Damsels are in Viriks, Luna's hometown. They finally have a good lead to get Luna help for her Lycanthropy. They hope that by communing with her ancestors, Luna can find a path to be curse-free. So while Luna, her father and grandmother commune with their ancestors the rest of the party is off to tour the town with Lionel, Luna's very charismat…

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The Ivory Talisman | Episode 8 46:39

2y ago46:39

46:39

Reporter Colleen Sanders takes us through the final moments before the trial verdict is revealed as she reports from outside Jayce 42. Michelle Hayes speaks on the responsibility of Nile’s death. Kate comes to a personal revelation in regards to this case and records a heartfelt message for Gerald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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