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Have you found yourself searching for answers to some of today’s most pressing questions like how to solve the climate crisis and secure our energy independence? Luckily, we have an answer for you—nuclear energy. But don’t just take it from us. Hear from experts, researchers, and influencers (and even a pageant queen!) from a variety of backgrounds as they envision a world powered by clean nuclear energy. Tune into Fissionary on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen
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Welcome to The Piano Pantry Podcast where together we live life as independent music teachers. Listen in with Amy Chaplin, your host, as we talk about everything from running and organizing a studio business to getting dinner on the table and all that comes between.
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Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue fell in love on live television and wed over 40 years ago. Eavesdrop as they visit the homes of famous long-marrieds for intimate conversations about enduring love and all its challenges: family, career, conflict, addiction, illness, jealousy — everything that binds couples together or can break them apart.With lots of laughs around the coffee table, we hear private takes, internal struggles and hilarious anecdotes from the likes of Viola Davis & Julius Tennon; ...
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Welcome to the Relax, I Got This! Podcast – your premium destination for unlocking the world of real estate with confidence and savvy. With our tagline "Elevate Your Real Estate IQ: Learn on the Relax, I Got This! Podcast," we're your trusted resource for all things real estate, designed to empower both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts. Tune in to gain expert insights, strategic tips, and actionable advice from industry professionals, seasoned investors, and successful homeowners. Our epis ...
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Send us a Text Message. In this personal episode I discuss my upbringing in the Roman Catholic Church. It's not about judging the church itself or others but rather about seeking understanding and finding one's own path and belief systems. In my experience, religion has offered a framework for exploring some of life's biggest questions, but it has …
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In this episode, I talk about the senior living transitions. In the fall of 2023, my mother, in her late 80s, lost her ability to walk, and we had a lot to figure out for her in a short amount of time. A lot of emotions were felt, and I wanted to share our experiences in the hopes of potentially helping someone else who may be going through a simil…
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133 - ICYMI: An Assignment Sheet Super Store
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In the 3rd ICYMI episode of 2024, you’ll hear about a one-stop superstore for printable assignment sheets. With more than 20 sheets, you can try a variety! Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.co…
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From Dallas to Atlanta / Auburn with Donna Brewer: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Donna Brewer, an expert in real estate based in with a fascinating journey. After spending over 20 years in the insurance industry and taking an eight-year break as a devoted Mimi, Donna made a career shift into real estate at the age of 58. Having lived in Forsyth County since …
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132 - Life After Tonara: A Teacher Talk Follow-Up
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Hear from Amy and seven other teacher friends on what their lesson assignment life has been like after the shutdown of Tonara one year ago. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episod…
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Episode 10 - Michelle Warren: A DAWG Life
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Michelle, a truly inspiring and talented artist, someone whose journey is as captivating as her creations. From an early age, she showed an extraordinary talent for art, crafting unique and illustrative characters that have captured hearts everywhere. Her renowned, "Dogs with Big Balls," are not just a testament to her …
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131 - Lessons on Learning From 365 Days of Duolingo
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Lessons on learning after hitting a 365-day streak on Duolingo - a popular gamified language-learning app. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode131 Send Amy a Voice Message…
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130 - Freezer Meal Prep with Michelle Kallod
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Freezer meal prep with Michelle Kallod - a piano teacher from North Dakota who has run a freezer meal prep workshop for more than twenty years. Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode130 Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com…
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From Dallas to Bayside with Erica Rose Siegel: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Erica Rose Siegel, who is based in Bayside, New York. Erica is a passionate real estate professional with over 16 years under her belt; she is dedicated to transforming her clients into the most educated buyers, sellers, and investors. Erica is renowned for her genuine understan…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me as I take you on a journey through my diverse and colorful employment history. My career path has been anything but linear, spanning industries such as retail, hospitality, mining, construction, marketing, and recruitment, ultimately leading me to become a first responder. Each of these roles has offered unique chall…
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Imagining the Year 2050 With Our Nuclear All-Stars!
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For Fissionary’s season 2 finale, Mary and Jordan speak with some nuclear power players! We’re joined again by Dr. J’Tia Hart, along with Kaylee Cunningham (Ms. Nuclear Energy) and Ryan Pickering who are working hard to advocate for a cleaner world powered by nuclear. They discuss the current state of the nuclear industry, the challenges they face…
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129 - A Process for Onboarding New Students
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A process that creates a streamlined approach to onboarding new students so you won’t miss a step. This simple checklist will save you time and sanity. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list. Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/p…
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128 - Using 3-Ring Binders for Student Materials
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3-ring binders are a great tool for keeping student materials organized. Here are some purchase considerations and ways to use them. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode128 Se…
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Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of war and frontline-related incidents that may be distressing to some listeners. Meet Andy Fermo, an Australian Defense Force veteran who was medically discharged after experiencing profound tragedies while on a mission overseas. Through incredible resilience and determinat…
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From Dallas to Lakeland with Kelly Fain: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Kelly Fain, who is based in Lakeland, Florida. She is a dedicated real estate professional with 10 years of experience. A proud resident of Lakeland, FL, Kelly's journey began at Southeastern University, where she met her husband. Drawn by Lakeland's welcoming community, they ch…
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4 things for the 4th that will help elevate your holiday week and the month ahead. Two are teaching-related, one just for fun, and one will help bring attention to the reason for the season. Join Amy’s Email List https://pianopantry.com/subscribe Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes …
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126 - ICYMI: Piano Safari Stuffed Animal Shopping Guide
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The second ICYMI episode is here! - A Piano Safari stuffed animal shopping guide to help you build your own collection to support this method. Join Amy’s Email List https://pianopantry.com/subscribe Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Transcript Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pia…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me as I dive into an extraordinary journey of grace, passion, and unexpected twists as I share the story of my first marriage. From the thrill of being a debutante to discovering a profound love for ballroom dancing, to marrying my dance teacher, my life has been a whirlwind of waltzes and cha-chas. Together, we built a…
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From Dallas to Durham/Chapel Hill with Masha Halpern: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Masha Halpern, who is based in Chapel Hill/Durham, NC. Masha is a dedicated real estate broker with over 30 years of experience in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. Masha, a proud Carolina Friends School and UNC-Chapel Hill alum, has deep roots in her community, which she lovingly ca…
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Growing a Nuclear Legacy With Charles Oppenheimer
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From the Manhattan Project to the Oscars—Oppenheimer brought nuclear back into the mainstream. Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is building a legacy of his own with The Oppenheimer Project. In this episode, Charles reflects on seeing his grandfather portrayed on the big screen, funding a nuclear future, and the importance of …
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125 - RETREAT Teacher Talk with Michelle, Jeanine, Trudi, Mary, Krysta, & Becky
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In this episode, Amy chats with six teachers who attended the 2024 Piano Pantry Retreat. You’ll hear the best of what they took away from the retreat. Guest include Michelle Miller, a teacher from Ohio; Jeanine Skinner, a teacher from North Carolina; Trudi Norman, Mary Majerus, and Becky Barber, all from Georgia; and Krysta Hawkley, from Amy’s home…
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When was the last time you cleaned out your digital contacts? Have you ever cleaned it out? Whether you use Google or Apple’s iCloud Contacts, the process is the same. In this episode, you’ll get some tips on how to switch contacts managers including how to use Google Contacts on an iPhone, and steps for cleaning out your contacts. Transcript Find …
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Ellee Picken, who married her childhood sweetheart, with a life seemingly mapped out before her before embarking on a deeply personal and transformative journey of love, self-discovery, and reinvention. Beneath the surface, she grappled with a profound truth about her identity—realizing that she was living a lie and ide…
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Will fission be the future of energy on Mars? Join us for an out-of-this-world conversation with Trudy Kortes, the director of technology demonstrations at NASA, and one of the minds behind the Fission Power Project. In this episode, Mary and Jordan dive into the fascinating ways NASA is harnessing nuclear technology to fuel our missions to the Moo…
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123 - Spotify Playlists: 5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do
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Gear up for your summertime listening and learn how to utilize more Spotify features. Here are five things that you likely didn’t know you could do with Spotify playlists. I’ve been using Spotify for as long as I can remember, and these things took a while for me to discover. Some are features I stumbled upon randomly, and some were functions I des…
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Three questions to ask yourself when going through your annual studio website update. Whether you’re just making small tweaks to keep it fresh or doing a complete overhaul, these three items are always important to consider. Subscribe Join Amy’s email list Support the Podcast https://pianopantry.com/patreon Items Mentioned and Other Related Content…
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Send us a Text Message. Join me as we dive into the rollercoaster journey of single parenthood. I'm here to share the highs, the lows, and everything in between as I navigate the challenging yet rewarding path of raising children solo. From juggling parenting duties to finding time for self-care, we'll explore it all. Join me as we uncover practica…
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Virtual Reality Meets Nuclear Energy With Derek Kultgen
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Grab your headsets and controllers because the future of nuclear operations is here! Join Mary and Jordan as they discover how nuclear is harnessing the power of virtual reality with their guest, Derek Kultgen from Argonne National Laboratory. Derek shares how his team is using video game technology to revolutionize how we work in the nuclear indus…
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It’s time to purge one aspect of your digital life, and that’s “idea” clutter. Idea clutter is all of those cool ideas you’ve seen or heard about on the internet that you’ve saved here and there and everywhere! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode121…
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120 - A New Teacher's Journey with Gretchen Steffen
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In this episode, Amy chats with Gretchen Steffen, a stay-at-home-mom who teaches 15 students two nights a week. Gretchen shares her journey through her first three years of piano teaching. She has some great advice for anyone who is interested in getting started teaching but perhaps feeling inadequate in their own skills or unsure of whether it’s t…
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Episode 4 - Fiona Cosgrove: Real Farm Life
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Send us a Text Message. Meet Fiona, a woman in her 40's who has gone from being a farmer's wife to declaring herself an actual farmer with a 25% shareholding in the family farm. In a world where the vast expanse of the land could feel like both sanctuary and prison, she found the strength to not only cultivate the land but also cultivate a life of …
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Survivor, STEM, and Nuclear With J'Tia Hart
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The worlds of nuclear energy and reality TV collide in this episode with Survivor alum and nuclear engineer, J’Tia Hart! As Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation at Idaho National Laboratory, J’Tia is paving the way for the future of nuclear energy all while championing diversity and representation in STEM. She shares her unique journey with Mary a…
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From Dallas to Northeast Florida with Trudy Padilla: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Trudy Padilla, who is based in St Augustine, Florida. Trudy is a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience, specializing in representing both buyers and sellers in the Northeast Florida market. With a background in mortgage lending and extensive knowledg…
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119 - Tap & Grow: Free Community-Based Marketing
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Seven ways you can connect with and tap into your local community to promote awareness and, in turn, grow your business.Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode119
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From Dallas to Rhode Island with Melanie Ruiz: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Melanie Ruiz, who is based in Rhode Island. Melanie is a future coffeeshop owner building a real estate business to help fund a life creating connections and community. Being a single mom of twins with a remote corporate job offered a lot of opportunity to find fun ways to work …
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While it could be easy to just layer students into a recital program based on the order of age or repertoire difficulty, it may not result in a pleasing experience. Crafting a program that is positive for students, the audience, and yourself as a teacher (a.k.a. recital stage manager) requires a lot more thought, attention, and careful consideratio…
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Send us a Text Message. With the current debate of the petition calling for Pepper Spray to be legalized to carry across Australia, I throw my two bobs worth in the ring. This is not meant to change your mind, merely be an alternative point of view from a female who does not support this petition and my reasons why. If this isn't Talking Free, I do…
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Radioactive Healing With Dr. Paulien Moyaert
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Ready for a dose of nuclear medicine? By using the power of radioactive molecules, doctors are reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment, offering more effective diagnoses and enhanced quality of life for patients. Paulien Moyaert is a doctor and content creator with more than 160,000 subscribers on YouTube. She joins Jordan and Mary to discuss h…
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117 - Embracing Micro and Macro Adjustments in Your Studio
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Your business is a living, breathing thing with the beautiful ability to be flexible and evolve with culture, client needs, and/or personal life. Sometimes, changes and adjustments are needed at the micro level and sometimes at the macro level. In this episode, we’ll explore what that could be like for your studio and also hear about some of the ad…
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If you’ve ever experienced emotional labor determining makeup lesson policies in your studio, today’s episode will provide a little therapy. Australian-based piano teacher Samantha Coates invites a perspective that paints a vivid picture of why a no-makeup policy is absolutely reasonable. (This episode is a replay of Episode 066 - Samantha Coates o…
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Episode 2 - Chantal Kelly: Resilience Triumphs!
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Send us a Text Message. As a fit, healthy 37 year old Police Officer, the last thing Chantal expected was a medical emergency suffering a stroke which left her bed ridden and unable to walk. She promised herself she would do whatever it took to recover and be back riding horses by her 40th birthday. Two and a half years later she achieved her goal.…
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From Dallas to Austin with Allison Pflaum: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Allison Pflaum, who is based in the Austin area. Originally from Florida, Allison now lives in Kyle, just south of Austin, TX. She's a proud mother of two sons and a former teacher turned real estate entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience, she's bought and sold over 10 h…
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Fueling the Digital Revolution With Tom Mapes
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Cryptocurrencies and AI are becoming a larger part of our everyday lives, but how are we going to power this rapidly growing demand for digital energy? Tom Mapes is the founder of Digital Energy Council, the first member association focused solely on digital energy. He joins Mary and Jordan to explore the intersection of technology, energy and inno…
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115 - An Alternative to Student “Evaluations”
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Putting together formal student evaluations can be very time-consuming. If you like the idea of evaluations or progress reports but struggle with the time required to craft them, I’m here to offer an alternative solution! Find the full transcript and show notes (including any links mentioned) here:https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode115…
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114 - ICYMI: Free Student “Award” Programs from MTNA
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Welcome to the first-ever “ICYMI: In Case You Missed It” episode of The Piano Pantry Podcast! ICYMI episodes will feature anything from opportunities and resources I feel those in our profession should know about to items from the archives of the Piano Pantry blog that - if you’ve not been following me since 2016 - you might not know about! Today’s…
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Send us a Text Message. Thinking of moving...house, state, country? Did you know this is considered to be the third most traumatic or stressful event a person can experience. Listen in as Trudie covers ALL her moves in the past 24 years and provides her biggest tips on surviving and thriving a move. Map of ALL Trudie's moves Link to FREE moving gui…
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Send us a Text Message. In my podcast, I delve into the vulnerable and unfiltered stories of myself and my guests, embracing the complexities of life's challenges and adversities. By sharing personal journeys, insights, and triumphs, we aim to empower our listeners with the courage and wisdom needed to navigate their own paths. Through openness and…
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From Dallas to Milwaukee with Chris Ruszkiewicz: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Chris Ruszkiewicz, who is based in the Milwaukee area. Chris began her professional journey in 1994 when she obtained her first license and delved into the realm of new construction consultancy for a custom builder. Transitioning to residential real estate sales in 1996, she dis…
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It's Not All Doom and Gloom With Doomberg
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Energy is life, and as demand for it surges, so does the urgency for more investment into reliable clean energy solutions. But what will it take and is the world ready for it? Well-known (and anonymous) Substack economic and energy writer Doomberg is ready to ruffle a few feathers and address this question head on. If you can believe it, they cover…
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From Dallas to Atlanta with Mary Ellen Vanaken: the Agent-to-Agent Series
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In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Mary Ellen Vanaken, who is based in the North Atlanta area. Mary Ellen is a seasoned real estate professional originally from Long Island, New York, with a background in finance from her time on Wall Street with JP Morgan. Over the past 25+ years, she has called Alpharetta, Geor…
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