Best Vallás Podcasts (2023)

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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American Identity in Crisis–with Kat Calvin 59:54

7d ago59:54

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Something many of us take for granted, if we’ve never been without it, is how vitally important it is to have photo ID. In this day and age you can’t do pretty much anything without ID—from accessing public benefits to renting an apartment to voting, and so much more. So for this week’s episode, Rebecca sat back down with a dear friend who’s been l…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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Inside the Disabled Journalists’ Association–with Cara Reedy 59:54

14d ago59:54

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For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Cara Reedy. She’s a journalist and the founder of a new organization called the Disabled Journalists Association (DJA)—which she’s spent the past two years setting up to identify the needs of disabled people in journalism and to amplify the voices of disabled journalists across the United States. It’s …

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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Speaking about pain—with Kate Nicholson 1:08:17

22d ago1:08:17

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For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Kate Nicholson, a dear friend and colleague and a policy advocate who’s been leading the charge when it comes to fighting on behalf of people who live with chronic pain. Today she serves as the founder and executive director of the National Pain Advocacy Center. They talk about what it’s like to live w…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“Find your north star and your strategy” —with Indi Dutta-Gupta 59:54

29d ago59:54

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For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Indi Dutta-Gupta, a dear friend and colleague who’s dedicated his career to ending poverty in America and building an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Today he serves as president and executive director of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), one of the nation’s leadi…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“Combining head and heart in the work” —with Kathleen Romig 59:54

1M ago59:54

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For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Kathleen Romig, a dear friend and colleague who today serves as the director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, one of the nation’s leading organizations that focuses on economic and budget policy for low-income families. To mark the eighty-eighth an…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“My passion is my superpower”—with Zaki “The Barber” Smith 59:54

1M ago59:54

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For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat back down with Zaki “The Barber” Smith, an entrepreneur, a powerhouse activist, and a criminal justice reform leader whose work focuses on ending the perpetual punishment that comes with having a criminal record in America. They had a far-ranging and emotional conversation about the historic clean slate legislat…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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On Resilience—with Alejandra Vazquez-Baur 59:54

2M ago59:54

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For this week’s episode, Rebecca sat down with Alejandra Vazquez-Baur, an educator-turned-policy advocate whose work focuses on expanding supports for K–12 immigrant students—especially newcomers—and multilingual students. As Alejandra describes herself: “I am a product of resilient Mexican women. A sister. A dancer. An educator. A visionary.” They…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“Lead with empathy, fight with fire”—with Mia Ives-Rublee 59:54

2M ago59:54

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Welcome to the summer/fall season of Off-Kilter! We’re excited to be back and up and running with the show after a break, just in time to mark Disability Pride Month. And to kick things off right, Rebecca sat back down with Mia Ives-Rublee, a long-time disability rights and justice activist who today serves as the director of the disability justice…

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CTU Speaks!

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Teachers Teaching Teachers 42:36

3M ago42:36

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On this episode of CTU Speaks!, co-hosts Andrea Parker and Jim Staros bring a crew into the studio from the We Care New Teachers/Clinicians Coaching and Mentoring Program, which is a union-led, CTU initiative in partnership with CPS. We Care provides mentoring and support to educators in their first three years to help them navigate the various cha…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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Claiming Identity as Self-Care —feat. Andraea Lavant 1:02:45

4M ago1:02:45

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This week, Off-Kilter is wrapping up our ongoing series digging into why in the famous words of Audre Lorde, “self-care is political warfare. A recurring theme uplifted by several guests throughout this series has been the importance of bringing your whole self to the work—a phrase that, like so much within the topic of self-care, has become watere…

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The Smartest Podcast

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The Digital Nomad Fractional COO: Two Worlds Collide for Success 36:47

4M ago36:47

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The Journey of Sha' Cannon, Digital Nomad and Fractional COO Have you ever dreamed of leaving the corporate world and becoming a digital nomad? For Sha’ Cannon, that dream became reality. As a fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) for small businesses, Sha’ has been able to take her career on the road and travel the world while still making an i…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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The Poverty Line Is Too Damn Low, Part 2: Redefining Poverty as Collective Self-Care 59:54

4M ago59:54

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As Off-Kilter’s ongoing series continues, digging into why in the famous words of Audre Lorde, “self-care is political warfare,” we’re zooming out for this next episode to explore the goal of ending poverty in the United States—and the broader work of economic and social liberation—as self-care for the larger collective organism of which we are all…

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Adapter's Advantage: Breakthrough Moments that Lead to Success

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Unlocking Your Rockstar Attitude | Mark Schulman 22:06

4M ago22:06

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During his career, performance driver and celebrity drummer Mark Schulman discovered that no matter what your role, you are critical to your group’s success. Whether you’re a supportive member or the star on stage, you bring something to the team that no one else can provide. And when everyone respects the importance and the validity of everybody e…

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The Smartest Podcast

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Exploring the Impact of Blockchain and Digital Currency with Steve Vallas 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Exploring the Impact of Blockchain and Digital Currency with Steve Vallas In recent years, blockchain and digital currency have been hot topics among tech enthusiasts and investors. These innovations have the potential to disrupt traditional systems and revolutionize the way we live and work. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Vallas, Ma…

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Meta to Mexico: Facebook Ads Insights from a Former Meta Employee 38:25

4M ago38:25

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Meet Tevah El Emmet, The Genius behind Creative Facebook Ad Marketing Campaigns When it comes to online advertising, Facebook is a company that needs no introduction. For years, they have been one of the foremost leaders in social media marketing, and a lot of their success has been thanks to their intelligent use of data and cutting-edge advertisi…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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How to Embed a Disability Lens Across Policymaking (and detoxing from the White House as self-care, too!) —feat. Kim Knackstedt 59:54

4M ago59:54

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This week Rebecca sat down with Kim Knackstedt, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, where she serves as director of the Disability Economic Justice Team and director of the Disability Economic Justice Collaborative, both of which launched a little over one year ago in April 2022. Before coming to TCF, Kim served as the first-ever director of…

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The Art of Sticking with It: Lessons from "The Morning Coach" 38:16

4M ago38:16

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How to Find and Manifest Your True Passion with JB Glossinger Are you feeling lost and unsure about what your true passion is? Do you want to learn how to manifest your dreams and live the life you truly desire? Look no further because we have a special guest today, JB Glossinger, who will share his insights on how to find and manifest your true pa…

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The Smartest Podcast

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Understanding Amazon's First Sale Doctrine and Reselling Practices: Insights and Considerations for Brands and Sellers 43:09

4M ago43:09

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Navigating the Legal Side of Ecommerce Business: Insight from Paul Rafelson In the world of Ecommerce, legal issues can arise without warning. As a seller, it's essential to have a good understanding of the legalities surrounding your business. In this blog post, we will be sharing insights from Paul Rafelson, an expert in Ecommerce law. He was rec…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“Finding Beauty in the Struggle”—feat. Michele Evermore 59:54

4M ago59:54

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This week, Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. Our next guest in this series is Michele Evermore, a longtime leading voice fightin…

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Business and $600,000,000 in Sales: A Chat with Rob Godwin of Lovehoney 32:46

4M ago32:46

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A Deep Dive into the Legitimacy of Lovehoney with Rob Godwin If you're interested in the world of Ecommerce and sex toy retail, there's a good chance you've heard of Lovehoney. Founded in the UK in 2002, the company has become one of the biggest players in the industry, offering a wide range of products for pleasure seekers of all stripes. In this …

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Up Your Small Business Advertising Game with Sam Mallikarjunan 40:29

5M ago40:29

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Revolutionizing Out-of-Home Advertising with Sam Mallikarjunan As small business owners, we often face challenges when it comes to advertising our products and services. With technologies evolving every day, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends and strategies to reach our target audience effectively. Thankfully, there are companies out …

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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Marking a Year of Collective Progress for Disability Economic Justice 50:57

5M ago50:57

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This week, Off-Kilter's taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a conversation hosted by The Century Foundation's Disability Economic Justice Collaborative, marking its one-year anniversary. Launched in April 2022, the Collaborative is a first of its kind initiative bringing together more than 40 disability rights and j…

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The Ballot - A Block Club Chicago Podcast

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A Chat With Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson 29:26

5M ago29:26

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On The Block Host Brandon Pope interviews Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson. You can catch 'On The Block' Thursdays at 7p on The U, Saturdays at 10a and Sundays at 6:30p on CW26. Here's a station guide!By On The Block, Brandon Johnson, Jon Hansen, Brandon Pope, Block Club Chicago

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Beyond The Hype: Exploring The Future of AI & ChatGPT 36:31

5M ago36:31

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Yakup Özkardes Cheung Shares How AI Can Power Your Content Strategy Have you ever wished that your content marketing would reach a wider audience? In this episode, John Lawson introduces us to Yakup Özkardes Cheung, a content AI manager, business owner, and marketer who helps business owners develop AI marketing plans tailored to their individual n…

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Proven Strategies for Building Trust and Increasing Sales 41:55

5M ago41:55

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The Power of a Good Work Ethic with Steven Pemberton Steven Pemberton is a well-known name in the business world. He is the CEO of Hollow Co, and has been able to generate over $3M in sales through Ecommerce. He is now focusing on marketing, and is considered an expert in the field. In this interview, Steven shares his story and insights on how to …

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“We’re Either Whole Human Beings or We’re Cogs in the Wheel”—feat. Julie Kashen 59:54

5M ago59:54

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This week, Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. And this week, Rebecca sat down with Julie Kashen, a friend and a colleague at The …

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The Cycle of Success: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship 1:08:21

5M ago1:08:21

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Get to Know Tom Libelt, Founder of We Market Online Courses and Host of Smart Brand Marketing Podcast Are you having trouble marketing your online course? If so, then you’ll want to hear from today’s guest, Tom Libelt. As founder of We Market Online Courses, Tom has created a successful business helping entrepreneurs and marketers create and market…

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Surviving and Thriving in an Uncertain Market: Lessons from Ron Douglas 50:23

5M ago50:23

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Ron Douglas’ Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneurial Success Did you know that building an empire is not only possible but achievable? Ron Douglas, an amazing entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, investor and digital marketer has proven what can be accomplished when you set your mind to it. Some of the most impressive things he has achi…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“You Have to Work Until You Die” and Other Barriers to Self-Care for People with Disabilities 59:54

5M ago59:54

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This week, Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. As we’ve explored a good bit in recent weeks as part of this series, the disability…

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Disrupting the Status Quo: Opportunities and Challenges in the VC Market and Beyond with Carolyn Breeze 28:03

5M ago28:03

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Introducing Carolyn Breeze The Powerhouse Behind Scalare Partners It is my pleasure to introduce Carolyn Breeze, a leader in empowering organizations to drive inclusion and equality through technology and accessibility. Over the past 20 years, she has gained experience in technology, Ecommerce, fintech, and investments. I have had the privilege of …

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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“Swimming with Dragons”: What We Can Learn From “Spoon Theory” About Self-Care 59:54

5M ago59:54

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This week, Off-Kilter continues our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. As we’ve explored a good bit in recent weeks as part of this series, the disability…

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The Insider Secrets to Competing in a Crowded Market with Greg Cesar 45:29

5M ago45:29

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How Greg Cesar Built His Digital Empire Do you have an idea that could revolutionize the digital space but don't know where to start? Look no further than the story of Greg Cesar. A digital entrepreneur, consultant, and internet marketing expert, Greg has gone from selling products online to building his own empires in the digital space. Everyone d…

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Turn Your Passion Into Profits with Matt McWilliams 31:27

5M ago31:27

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Get Ready to Turn Your Passion into Profits Introducing Matt McWilliams Ready to take your business and career experience to the next level? Don't know where or how to start using your strengths in a meaningful way? Our special guest, Matt McWilliams (The Affiliate Guy) has released an inspiring book that can help you reach success - Turn Your Pass…

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OFF-KILTER with Rebecca Vallas

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Learning from Long-Haulers about Rest and Radical Pacing 59:54

6M ago59:54

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This week, Off-Kilter returns to our ongoing series of conversations with social justice leaders digging into why, in the famous words of Audre Lorde, self-care is political warfare—and the role radical self-care plays in their own lives to sustain them in this work. As we’ve explored a good bit in recent weeks as part of this series, the disabilit…

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