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Self Publishing Insiders

Draft2Digital, Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood

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Brought to you from the indie author experts at Draft2Digital! Each week, Self Publishing Insiders features an interview with a new guest, covering self-publishing topics from writing and craft to marketing and promoting your books, and anything that can help you build and grow your author career. Learn about new tools, new software, new markets—and of course, all the inside information that D2D can provide! This show features interviews taken from our live D2D Spotlight, available on YouTub ...
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The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
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Welcome to the Black Writer Therapy Podcast, a vibrant space for Black women writers to gather, sip tea, and explore the healing power of writing. Join us for candid conversations about the unique experiences and challenges Black authors face in an industry often centered on whiteness. This podcast celebrates the voices and stories of Black women through authentic discussions that foster healing, joy, and sisterhood. Whether you're an established author, an aspiring writer, or a reader who l ...
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Providing writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and artists wanting to take their next step, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard.
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Guiding Author and Writer dreams to a perfect landing. Providing tips, tools, tactics, and real talks about what to do when things don’t go as planned with your writing, publishing, marketing, and promotion. Donna Sager Cowan, a published, award-winning author, editor, ghostwriter, and writing coach, shares her invaluable tips, insight, and easy to follow steps for writers and author at every stage.
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The Content Byte

Lynne Testoni and Rachel Smith

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Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!
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The Writing Renegade is the go-to resource for up- and-coming independent writers looking to learn the latest on establishing an author marketing platform. We discuss writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and networking—everything that concerns writers today. Hosted by author Carl S. Plumer. The Writing Renegade: The Only Podcast That Matters!
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Design the Future

Lindsay Baker & Kira Gould

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Women are living, learning, and leading towards a sustainable future. Their stories can help us all accelerate toward that vision in the built environment. Design the Future is a podcast created to elevate and explore the voices of women driving sustainable practices in the built environment and related fields. Lindsay Baker, a sustainability and social impact leader, and Kira Gould, a writer and communications strategist, host these conversations.
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Through storytelling and in depth interviews with expert Thought Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Artists Nick guides the creative entrepreneur to unblock and unleash their creative genius. With talks on both intuition and structured strategies he helps them tap into their soul's purpose so they can create financial abundance and a creative business with lasting impact.
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Spinoff Success

Beth Phillips

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A weekly podcast hosted by Beth Phillips featuring people who leverage their expertise in a tool, piece of software, platform, system or skill in surprising ways to create a new income stream. These stories will help you look at your environment and your own not-so-obvious talents in a new way!
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The Mighty Writers Podcast with Maureen Boland is a show from Mighty Writers, a Philly nonprofit that promotes literacy as a tool for social change. Through decades of experience as a writing teacher, host Maureen Boland knows the power of storytelling and mindful listening; how an honest story, especially one that looks unflinchingly at a sometimes brutal world, has the power to lessen the isolation, despair and polarization so many of us feel. Like the Mighty Writers centers themselves, th ...
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Exhibitions are a tool, not the result. Art should open up for a democratic dialog and rethink the ‘ordinary’ exhibition practises. Martha Rosler: “art make difference to a social movement only when it is made in cognizance of those movements.” . Exhibition making can be a model of resistance, a tool and not the result.
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Inside Tech Comm is a show for anyone interested in learning more about technical communication. It will also be of interest to those who are new to the field or career-switchers exploring creative ways to expand their horizon. You can write to me at insidetechcomm@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
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JOY Convos

Bolu Onasanya

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for JOY & LIGHT. Hosted by Writer & Occupational Therapist, Bolu Onasanya - The JOY Apostle, this podcast show helps improve Mental Health and Human Productivity using JOY as a tool.
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Utah: Life Elevated

Armchair Productions

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Welcome to Utah: Life Elevated, the documentary podcast that takes you on an unforgettable road trip through the Beehive State with travel writer and host Aaron Millar. From stepping onto active dinosaur dig sites to rappelling down canyons and mule riding through red rock desert, this series is full of moments that capture Utah's unique stories, histories, and perspectives. Recorded on-location with cinematic-style surround sound, each episode will make you feel like you're right at the hea ...
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The Mind Mate Podcast (MMP) provides listeners with tools and ideas to get to know themselves. Psychology-based with an existential twist, the podcast delves into topics ranging from philosophy, spirituality, creativity, psychedelia and, of course, the meaning of life! The MMP has amassed a global audience with a wide variety of guests including psychedelic-assisted therapists Dr. Dan Engle and Dr. Margaret Ross, world-renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePara, writer Johann Hari, mus ...
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Story Crafters talking about the magic of storytelling and giving you the tools to craft your story. We’re launching a new kind of online writing community. One where we can all find support, encouragement, ideas, and inspiration. A place where we can all write together. A place where we can celebrate failures and successes, find mentors, and work together to get published.
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A podcast with 3 actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode because you are a busy mom with a full schedule and an even fuller brain. Listen in to feel encouraged and inspired, as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more peace and magic in motherhood. Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.
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Welcome to the Moms Who Create Podcast, a show that celebrates the incredible moms who are pursuing their creative passions. Join your host, Kelli Heil, as she interviews accomplished and talented moms who have made their creative dreams a reality, including writers, artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs. With insightful conversations and practical tips, Kelli and her guests show how it's possible to balance the demands of motherhood with creative pursuits. Hear stories from New York Times b ...
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American Diplomat

Ambassador (Retired) Pete Romero and Writer/Producer Laura Bennett

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American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University.
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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence

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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episod ...
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Talk with Audrey is an audiocast hosted by former Essence magazine executive Audrey Adams, who has insightful conversations with celebrities, guest experts and authors from the fashion, cosmetic, health, fitness, travel entertainment and financial industries to inform, inspire and empower women.
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Targeting AI

TechTarget Editorial

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Hosts Shaun Sutner, TechTarget News senior news director, and AI news writer Esther Ajao interview AI experts from the tech vendor, analyst and consultant community, academia and the arts as well as AI technology users from enterprises and advocates for data privacy and responsible use of AI. Topics are related to news events in the AI world but the episodes are intended to have a longer, more ”evergreen” run and they are in-depth and somewhat long form, aiming for 45 minutes to an hour in d ...
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Baktari MD

Jonathan Baktari MD

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Jonathan Baktari MD is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Jonathan Baktari MD brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. Jonathan Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. He is also an o ...
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This podcast features columnist Patricia Holbrook's interviews with Christian leaders, authors, movie producers and actors, as well as ordinary believers whose faith and life story will encourage you to remain strong in your faith and boldly step into your God-sized dreams. Among others, Patricia has interviewed Jim Caviezel, Max Lucado, Lee Strobel, the Kendrick Brothers, Priscilla Shirer, and Francine Rivers for her YouTube channel and her interviews are also available on this podcast.Patr ...
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Step up your content game with actionable tips and deep dives into essential software for content creation. Whether you’re crafting blog posts, creating engaging videos, or enhancing your podcast, you’ll find useful tips, techniques and hacks to help you with your content creation game. Soon you’ll be a Content Superhero!
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Seize the Moment Podcast

Alen D. Ulman, Leon Garber

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Seize the Moment Podcast, hosted by Leon Garber and Alen Ulman, is a project centered around making the most important and useful ideas in psychology, philosophy, and personal development mainstream. We feature guests from all walks of life whether they be artists, musicians, comedians, entrepreneurs, philosophers, psychologists and many more. There is a saying, “the most essential knowledge is not yet made widely accessible.” We want to make that information accessible and change as many li ...
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John Lim (Entrepreneur and Lifelong Learner) shares actionable tips and takeaways within short, bite-sized episodes covering areas where you can move forward, including starting an online business, writing a book, or launching a podcast. Learn more at www.bemovingforward.com. [Past seasons and legacy episodes (1-200) are interviews with today’s most inspiring leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. Note: the show is *not* accepting guest pitches at this time.] [Note: Links to Amazon and Audible ...
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This is the audio version of 💌 Tiny Improvements: my weekly newsletter sharing one small yet impactful idea for product builders, startup founders, and indiehackers. It's your cheat code for building products your customers will love. Learn from the CTO of a Y Combinator-backed startup, with past experience at Google, Stripe, and Microsoft. About me: I'm Mike Bifulco. I live in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I work as the CTO and co-founder of Craftwork. I'm also a developer advocate, writ ...
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VeggieTakes

Edible Theology

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Kendall and Kate are in a pickle. VeggieTales was an innovative and creative tool for sharing Bible stories and biblical values with children in the early 2000s. But was the anthropomorphic transfiguration of prophets into produce a bit too irreverent — was it actually a bit(e) of a problem? Re-watch the Evangelical classic through the eyes of food scholars, theologians, and modern day parents as Kendall Vanderslice, founder of the Edible Theology Project, joins writer Kate Watson to reflect ...
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When parents map out the annual homeschooling budget, there’s a tendency to only focus on curriculum. In this episode, we encourage you to prioritize tools that really bring learning to life. Plus, we give you tips on how to get them on the cheap. We dive into specific suggestion after specific suggestion, mainly grouped into six buckets: Writing u…
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What does expertise look like in diplomacy with recent rapid changes in technology? Will AI replace diplomats? What is AI good at, and where is it dangerous? Large language models are great for brainstorming but can they replace relationships and judgment? Tune into Dan Spokojny, former diplomat, now Ph.D. and CEO of the nonprofit FP21, while he br…
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You But Funnier with Beth Lapides Episode # 144 Today, Nick and Beth Lapides delve into the fascinating journey of Beth, who is a legend in the comedy scene. Together, they explore her artistic adventures—starting with her iconic show, Uncabaret, which revolutionized comedy by creating a space where comedians could share their stories in an authent…
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Sandeep Ahuja is co-founder and CEO of cove.tool, an AI-first consulting platform that aims to break down barriers in the design and construction cycle, creating a new network of shared information, interoperability, and accountability across projects and teams. In addition to running cove.tool, Sandeep has recently co-authored a book with Patrick …
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If you're reading this, you already know that best practices are what separates the publishing amateurs from the pros. But did you know there are a multitude of best practices when it comes to getting, and leveraging, book reviews to boost sales? Join us as Booksprout's Virginie Carmichael and Rossana Corniel walk us through an optimized book revie…
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Discover how Maekersuite can revolutionize your YouTube content creation process. Harness the power of data and AI to craft compelling video storylines and outperform the competition. - Introduction to Maekersuite and its primary functions. - Overview of Appsumo pricing tiers and their features. - How to explore content and analyze video performanc…
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We’re re-recording our Natural Stages of Growth in Writing series! If you’re a longtime listener, you may remember our first series on the topic. It was made up of conversations between Julie and her son. Now we’re recording in an updated format with more lessons learned and observations gleaned over the years. In this episode, we cover the Beginni…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another exciting episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Pamela, a distinguished leader in digital transformation. With her expertise in process automation, client acquisition, digital marketing, and building recurring revenue systems, Pamela empowers entrepreneurs to leverage innovati…
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Welcome back to Drafting the Past. This is a show about the craft of writing history. In this episode, host Kate Carpenter interviewed historian and web developer Dr. Jason Heppler. Kate has been following Jason’s work and career path for some time now and was so excited to talk with him about his new book, Silicon Valley and the Environmental Ineq…
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While Apple garnered wide attention for its recent embrace of generative AI for iPhones and Macs, rival end point device maker Lenovo already had a similar strategy in place. The multinational consumer products vendor, based in China, is known for its ThinkPad line of laptops and for mobile phones made by its Motorola subsidiary. But Lenovo also ha…
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A strong parent-child relationship is so important, but it can sometimes be hard to know how to build one. It’s my honor to share an interview with my Dad, Mike Westover. He has had, without a doubt, the biggest impact on my life, my mothering journey, and how I am trying to build bonds with my kids. My dad is and always has been a rock in my life,…
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We live in a world where technology can make our lives so much easier, especially when it comes to staying organized and enhancing our creative projects. Whether you're into writing, drawing, or just need a little help managing your time and projects, I've got some fantastic recommendations for you. Support the Show. Follow Moms Who Create: Instagr…
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What are some of the common fears that writers face? How can we work through them in order to create more freely? Caroline Donahue gives her tips in this interview. In the intro, How to avoid indie author scams [ALLi; Writer Beware]; Financial strategies and mindset [Self Publishing Advice]; Apple Intelligence at WWDC [The Verge; Marketing against …
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This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with writer Siobhan O'Brien, who has just released her first novel to much acclaim - All the Golden Light - details here: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460762004/all-the-golden-light/. Siobhan talks about the writing process and how writing fiction was so different from her previous non-fiction projects. She …
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Hey guys, welcome back to The Mind Mate Podcast! I'm your host, Tom Ahern, and in today's episode, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of psychotherapy through the eyes of two legendary figures: Carl Rogers and Irvin Yalom. Carl Rogers, the mastermind behind client-centred therapy, has revolutionised the way we think about the therapeutic …
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Bill Fawcett has just published a near-future military science called "Never Again," and it is very scary! https://chriskennedypublishing.com/book/never-again/ Bill has been a professor, teacher, corporate executive, and college dean. His entire life has been spent in the creative fields and managing other creative individuals. He is one of the fou…
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Mind Mate Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into one of my favourite books, "The Creative Act" by the legendary Rick Rubin. Known for his transformative work in the music industry, Rubin has distilled decades of creative insights and wisdom into this compelling guide, making it an essential read for anyone looki…
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Unlock the full potential of NeuronWriter by mastering content queries, the foundation of effective SEO optimization. In this video, Mike Shuey walks you through the essential steps and tools you need for successful content queries. Neuronwriter Lifetime Deal at Appsumo: https://appsumo.8odi.net/75mqDY Other tools mentioned: Lowfruits - find long t…
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In this powerful episode of "God-sized Stories," I sit down with the incredible Hillary Morgan Ferrer to discuss the urgent need for early education and awareness on sensitive topics like sexuality and pornography. We delve into the importance of equipping parents to prepare their children to navigate the challenging cultural agendas and ideologies…
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For the Love of Liberty: Twin Writers Lean into the Past to Understand the Present In this heartfelt session, host Ella speaks with Suzette Riddick and Suzette D. Harrison, affectionately known as 'the twins.' They discuss their new collaborative series, Generations, which tells the intertwined stories of African American families across different …
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Today, I have a special bonus episode for the moms out there who are trying to work from home this summer, like I am. It can get so intense! It often feels like you’re not doing any of it well, especially with the kids home 24/7. As I was trying to prepare myself to manage this reality these next few months, I reached out to one of my Self-Assured …
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Finally, a home at State for what we have learned about global conflicts. Will it make us smarter? Will we demand deeper buy in from Allies and friends? Or do we continue to treat each conflict as a “one-off”? Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mark Iozzi joins us from State's Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations to share his story from…
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Better. Stronger. Faster. It's what many of us strive for in our author careers. But how do we move the needle forward when life has other plans? Enter Becca Syme. Becca is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Join us as we analyze a Strengths test in real time and discuss how success al…
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Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing th…
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Welcome to episode 55 of Season 2 of Baktari MD! In this episode, we take a deeper look into the question, what makes a business successful? The failure or success of a business has to do with many factors, but let's see the 4 ways we talked about SUCCESS through LEADERSHIP in previous episodes of this season! All of the tips and tricks you need ar…
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Parenting is not just about managing behaviors but about building meaningful relationships that help both parents and children grow. Dr. Shefali, New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent and The Parenting Map, proposes an approach that prioritizes connection, embraces playfulness, and redefines success. In this episode, Dr. Shefali…
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As content creators, we are constantly at the edge of our seats as we try to juggle multiple content deliverables. How do we strategize and manage stakeholder expectations? Robert Mills, the founder of Fourth Wall Content, joins me with techniques and insights into collaborative content prioritization. With a journalism and content operations backg…
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Andrew Lenards illuminates the liminal spaces of his mind, from lo-fi, DIY, punk rock, meditation, & coaching to Joël's Triangle & The Mental Side of Programming. Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: elmtown@logisticallyinc.com. Music by Jesse Moore. Recording date: 2024.03.05. Guest Andrew Lenards Show notes [00:00:25] Sponsored by Logistic…
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Send us a Text Message. Summer is in the air! In today’s episode, we tackle the question, “What does summer mean for freelancers?” and explore what the summer surge specifically entails. As the season changes, so does the demand for content. I will discuss how to manage this busy period and optimize your workflows to handle the increased demand wit…
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Today, I'll guide you through keyword research using Lowfruits in light of the changes from Google's March 2024 Core Update. 🔸 Understanding Lowfruits' credit system and pricing options 🔸 Navigating the Lowfruits dashboard and keyword finder 🔸 Optimizing searches with advanced mode filters 🔸 The impact of user-generated content on search rankings p…
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My relationship with my dad is really special. I know firsthand how intentional fatherhood can impact a child’s life. With Father's Day coming up this week in the United States, I've been thinking a lot about my Dad, so I invited a dad I admire to interview on the podcast. Now, this podcast is for moms, so why feature an episode about dads? Well, a…
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We’re diving into something that can truly transform your day-to-day life: a creative morning routine. Carving out a little time for yourself before the kids wake up can set a positive tone for the entire day. So, let's talk about how we can start our days with inspiration, art, writing and a whole lot of joy. Let's build a motherhood community of …
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What are the pros and cons of selling direct and building an ecommerce business for your books? How can you use click testing on Meta to help refine your creative and book marketing ideas? Steve Pieper explains in this interview. In the intro, The Hotsheet with Jane Friedman; 20 ways you should be using AI in publishing [PerfectBound]; Artificial I…
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This week on the podcast, Lynne and Rachel are speaking with Cathy Anderson, a senior editor at LinkedIn Australia. Cathy shares her inside knowledge on how LinkedIn works, and how to make the most of the platform. It's a valuable and revealing conversation. We talk about: The special courses available for journalists through the platform How to in…
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Kathryn Raaker is the Founder and CEO of Tri-State Connection, a Global Multimedia and PR Company. She has been a trailblazer in the media industry for over three decades.Her son, Robert Taggart, is a journalist and author.Together, they worked together as a mother and her son as a writing team.https://kathrynraakersworld.com/…
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The Natural History Museum of Utah is described as the "jewel in Utah's crown," a treasure trove of over 1.6 million artifacts spanning billions of years of natural history. From anthropological artifacts to geological gems, as well as one of the world's largest collection of fossils, you could spend days just seeing half of it. And today, we're go…
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Utah landed on the silver screen in 1923 with "The Covered Wagon," and it's been the coveted location for many of Hollywood's most iconic projects ever since. From Kevin Costner to Kevin Bacon, John Wayne to Frank Sinatra, some of the industry's biggest names have spent time telling their stories against the backdrop of this state. Today, we're goi…
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Summer in Death Valley may be hot, but it offers a unique advantage: fewer crowds. This translates to a more intimate, affordable, and secluded experience in Death Valley National Park. If prepared for the heat, this could be the perfect time to explore one of America’s true national treasures. Laura Begley Bloom, a senior contributor with Forbes a…
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I am pumped for this episode of the podcast! We have a truly enlightening discussion with the pioneers of Terror Management Theory (TMT), Dr. Sheldon Solomon, Dr. Jeff Greenberg, and Dr. Tom Pyszczynski. Terror Management Theory, a groundbreaking concept in psychology, explores how humans cope with the inherent awareness of their mortality. Develop…
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In this engaging episode of the Black Writer Therapy Podcast, host Ella Shawn chats with Vanessa Walters about her experiences as an author and the inspirations behind her book 'The Niger Wife.' Vanessa discusses her journey from her Jamaican heritage to growing up in London and eventually moving to Lagos. She reveals how her life as a 'Niger wife'…
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