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On Broken Spine Social Club, host Zoe Yohn (reader, writer, friend) sits down with the people in her life to chat about their favorite books. No book is off limits, and from high modernism to high fantasy, Zoe covers it all, getting to the heart of what makes a story last beyond the final page. Her guests bring her a new read each week, and together, they explore how the books we love shape us on an hour-long podcast that’s a little amateur literary analysis, and a lot of casual conversation ...
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Miss being in English class? Here at English Corner, you'll be transported back to your high school English classroom. Books will be read, discussed, "lessons" on how to write different papers, and so much more will be covered here in the English Corner! Episodes are uploaded twice a week: Teaching Tuesdays at 8 am and Reading Corner on Fridays at 8 am.
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The Polished Podcast

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Welcome to the Polished Podcast, your go-to destination for empowering conversations that embolden women in both their faith and work. At Polished Network, we believe your work matters, and we're here to provide the connection you crave, the professional development you deserve, and the Gospel you need. Join host Jane Doerman and our inspiring guests in each episode as we take a deep dive into the themes resonating within the Polished community. Our diverse range of guests, all Christian wor ...
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In this episode of The Polished Podcast, host Jane Doerman sits down with Denise Lee Yohn to explore the theme of "Leading BOLDLY" through humility. Bold leadership is often mistaken for being loud or forceful, but Denise shares a refreshing perspective: true boldness is deeply rooted in humility and faith. Drawing from her extensive experience at …
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I basically put a red pepper flake in my eye during this episode, and it really, really hurt. Topics include: Guy Fieri; half-assed dopplegangers; time travel; celebrity impersonators; Truth.com ads; dogs; Justin Beiber confronts rude fans; F.A.T.A.L.; mental illness; pepper spray; being out of shape #podcast #funny #comedy #comedypodcast #GuyFieri…
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Seth Godin is a 1 of 1. With 21 bestsellers, five TED talks, and numerous entrepreneurial ventures, Seth has dedicated his life to helping people understand themselves and the complex world around them, often through the lens of creativity and leadership. In this episode with Ryan, Seth shares insights on everything from mastering Pictionary to imp…
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If everyone you met forgot you as soon as you left their sight…how would you define yourself? V.E. Schwab’s 300-year-old protagonist Addie LaRue explores this very question when she sells her soul to the dark — and Human Design coach Courtney Carteret and I do as well, as we sit down to chat about the 2020 magic realism powerhouse along with a dive…
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BOLDLY Podcast Episode 3: Be Transformed In the third and final episode of *The BOLDLY Podcast* mini-series, host Jane Doerman explores the powerful theme of transformation, asking listeners to consider how God can renew their minds, their work, and their lives. Joined by influential guests like Kat Armstrong, Denise Lee Yohn, Dr. Hannah Stolze, Tr…
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Have you ever seen a cow flying through the air? Yes, you read that right. On the latest episode of The Courageous Podcast, Ryan Berman sits down with renowned storm chaser and extreme meteorologist, Reed Timmer. Best known for his fearless pursuits inside the armored storm vehicle, "The Dominator," Reed and his team push the limits of science and …
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Summary: In this episode of The Polished Podcast, host Jane Doerman welcomes Joanna Meyer, Executive Director of Women, Work, and Calling, to discuss what it truly means to lead boldly in response to God’s calling. Joanna shares her personal journey of bold leadership, shaped by deep trust in God's guidance and her passion for helping women fully e…
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In 1928, an adventurous couple rafting the Colorado through the Grand Canyon go missing. In 2024, two girls who like beers, bikes, and The Clique books sit down to discuss what may or may not have happened, according to river historian Brad Dimock in his 2001 “Sunk Without a Sound: The Tragic Colorado River Honeymoon of Glen and Bessie Hyde". SHOP …
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Little know fact, FedEx is short for Federation Excelsior. Topics include: we welcome Diz to the Gaming Channel; longing for Thanksgiving; time travel; Would You Rather?; Overrated or Underrated?; generic cars; pranks #podcast #funny #comedy #comedypodcast #Thanksgiving #timetravel #Beatles #tea #vintagesoda #jellopuddingpops #USPS #NewYorkStyle #p…
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Sophie Ozoux and Kwame Taylor-Hayford, co-founders of Kin Agency, are renowned for their ability to blend creativity with purpose, driving impactful change for some of the world’s most recognized brands. With over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry, Sophie has worked with clients like Absolut, Apple, and Facebook, while Kwame has sh…
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In today’s episode of The Polished Podcast, host Jane Doerman sits down with Joni Watson, a registered nurse and Chief Vision Officer of The Creating Collective, to explore what it means to lead boldly in healthcare. With a passion for leadership and a deep commitment to integrating faith into her work, Joni shares her inspiring journey, including …
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Throw back to the best years of your life…or the most anxiety inducing, most self conscious, just generally worst years if you happen to be Lee Fiora of Curtis Sittenfeld’s “Prep”, a boarding-school classic exploring the world of the East Coast elite through the eyes of a Midwestern scholarship student. It’s the last of the Broken Spine Social Club…
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BOLDLY Podcast Episode 2: Be Emboldened Welcome to the second installment of our bonus series: THE BOLDLY PODCAST, hosted by Jane Doerman. Today, we delve deep into a topic that resonates with so many women—embracing the title of “leader.” Surprisingly, many women, even those involved in significant responsibilities like leading home groups or runn…
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Nicole Zube’s journey is one defined by grit, growth, and transformation. As the EVP and Chief HR Officer at SpartanNash, Nicole leads with integrity and a commitment to making an impact, particularly through fostering a "People First" culture. In her conversation with Ryan, she shares how embracing challenges, taking on tough jobs, and remaining c…
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In this episode of The Polished Podcast, host Jane Doerman sits down with health and wellness expert Ginger Hill to discuss how caring for your physical health is essential to leading wisely. Ginger shares her insights from over 15 years in the wellness industry, emphasizing that leadership is about the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Discover…
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Mike may be a hobbit, but he's a damned successful one! Topics include: poopy shrimp; sick penis; propaganda; Tom hates sitcoms; Mike visits New Jersey; penile law #podcast #funny #comedy #comedypodcast #FamilyMatters #BigBangTheory #NewJersey #hobbit #FreedomRock #Scientology Cartoon avatars of Tom & Mike created by Gary Bacon: https://twitter.com…
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Ryan asked me to write this intro myself since my writing gets credit and blame for a lot of things in my life. I was born and raised in San Diego, the city often written off as the souvenir cup of California. When my writing career managed not to flop and I landed a gig on Food Network, every agent or manager much smarter than me said the same thi…
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In this compelling episode of The Polished Podcast, host Jane Doerman sits down with Grant and Cheyanne Skeldon for an insightful conversation on leading the next generation with wisdom and purpose. Together, they explore what it means to build strong, sustainable communities that empower young leaders to step into their God-given purpose. Grant, a…
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Episode 15: Galatea 2.2 by Richard Powers We’re back on campus with our second installment of the Broken Spine Social Club podcast Campus Novel series. Today, we discuss Richard Power’s 1995 ‘Galatea 2.2’, an eerily prescient psuedo-autobiographical novel about learning, human connection and of course, artificial intelligence. What is consciousness…
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Craig Dubitsky has built a career out of turning everyday products into something people can’t help but love. As the Co-founder & CEO of happy™ Products and the mind behind hello® products, Craig shares with Ryan how he made the pivotal decision to focus solely on his mission and cut out the other noise in his entrepreneurial mind. He explores the …
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In this episode of *The Polished Podcast*, host Jane Doerman sits down with Alli Worthington, a speaker, author, business coach, and mom of five, to explore the powerful connection between resilience and wisdom in leadership. After facing personal and financial hardship, Alli rebuilt her life with a foundation of faith, determination, and grace. Sh…
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It’s back to school season and in honor of little nerds who grow up to host book-related podcasts, we’re doing a 3-part deep-dive on the campus novel. First up is “Stoner” by John Williams, the genre-defining novel about quiet farm-boy-turned-English-lit-professor in this cult classic about love, literature, and the worth of a life lived in solitud…
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Is it true? Is the Cybertruck really just an SUV with PS1 graphics? Topics include: the Four Amishmen of the Apocalypse; Thing, The Thing, and John Carpenter's The Thing; unusual sports, real, or invented?; The Walkening; Elon Musk; RFK and his bear #podcast #funny #comedy #comedypodcast #cardboardtubefightingleague #wifecarrying #shovelracing #Poo…
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Katie McKenna, a professional speaker, leadership coach, and bestselling author, turned a life-altering accident into a powerful story of resilience. On a sunny morning in Brooklyn, Katie was run over by an 18-wheeler, an ordeal that she miraculously survived after 10 hours of emergency surgery. In her conversation with Ryan, Katie recounts that ha…
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In this episode of The Polished Podcast, host Jane Doerman sits down with Kristin Bartholomew, a leadership development coach specializing in emotional intelligence. We explore the theme of "Leading Wisely," focusing on how divine wisdom, as described in James 3:17, can guide us through the challenges of balancing career and motherhood. Kristin sha…
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If you could pick up your phone right now and call the 18 year old version of yourself, what advice or feedback would you give that 1.0 person? On this episode, Danita Johnson, a member of Sports Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and ESSENCE Power 40 Class of 2023, shares her answers. Danita, currently serving as the President of Business Operations f…
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Welcome to the very first episode of the BOLDLY Podcast, where we give you an insider's look at what makes the BOLDLY Conference so special. I'm your host, Jane Doerman, and today, we're diving deep into the essence of BOLDLY, a conference designed for women who are driven in work and anchored in faith. In This Episode: Introduction to BOLDLY: Disc…
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Join us as we explore the world of AI-generated music, the definition of Shoegaze, drinking hard liquor as a substitute for water, and more! Topics include: Mike is repairing and restoring a guitar, this song of the week brought to you by AI (Suno); should cover songs stay true to the original, or be reinterpretations of the original?; the definiti…
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Courageous or Outrageous? Does spirituality have a place in the workplace? Denise Lee Yohn and Steven Morris, two of the most respected voices in brand leadership and corporate culture, believe the answer is a yes. Denise, an in-demand keynote speaker and bestselling author of What Great Brands Do, and Steven, a brand and culture-building expert be…
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In this final episode of the *Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series*, host Jane Doerman wraps up the summer with a heartfelt discussion on a virtue we all struggle with—patience. Drawing from her personal story of navigating career setbacks during the Great Recession, Jane reflects on how waiting on the Lord is not just about enduring time but abo…
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Jeremy Lowenstein, a global brand strategist and marketing visionary, has been instrumental in catapulting Milani to the forefront of the beauty industry as the leading multicultural brand. His experience at beauty giants like Aveda and Sally Hansen has equipped him with a unique ability to craft compelling brand stories that resonate across divers…
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In this episode of the Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series, host Jane Doerman talks with Rosemary Flaaten, Co-Director of the Siloam Springs Polished Chapter. Rosemary shares a devotional thought challenging us to consider how our ordinary lives can be transformed by God, starting with offering our whole selves to Him. She invites listeners to t…
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Who knew a direct translation trench warfare WWI memoir could be so fascinating? Certainly anyone who knows anything about WWI, including my friend Salv. In this episode, we chat about the complicated Ernst Junger and his seminal WWI masterpiece “Storm of Steel”, including what the trenches were really like, what heroism is, and asking ourselves: h…
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Feeling nostalgic? So are we! Topics include: Tom is sometimes ashamed of his own podcast; summer games we played as kids; young Tom was a bully; terrible bathroom stories; Mad Magazine; 80's and 90's toys #podcast #funny #comedy #comedypodcast #GhostsInTheGraveyard #TVTag #Photon #Lasertag #HordakSlimePit #Crossfire #Pogoball #Spytech #bullying Ca…
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Sportbike racer, track & field All-American, multi-patent holder, biometric lab creator, The Wall Street Journal’s Marketers That Matter Visionaries, and Adweek’s 50 Most Important People are just a few of Walter Geer’s self-earned accolades. Currently the Chief Creative Officer of Innovation at VML, he has developed commercials, ad experiences, pr…
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In this episode of the Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series, host Jane Doerman speaks with Leslie Lowery, Co-Director of the Polished Castle Hills Chapter. Leslie shares encouragement from Ephesians 3:20, urging women to integrate their faith and work, as God desires to be included in every aspect of our lives. She emphasizes that what we often c…
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Be fierce with the fierce. Scot Chisholm is a four-time founder with over 20 years of experience in building and leading companies. He founded Classy, which he scaled to over $100 million in revenue and led significant strategic investments and acquisitions, including the sale of Classy to GoFundMe in 2022. Currently, Scot is building Highland, a p…
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In this episode of the Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series, host Jane Doerman welcomes Erin Baxter, the former Communications Director for Polished Network. Erin shares an encouraging message for women seeking to be emboldened in their faith to follow Jesus. She highlights the often-overlooked leadership of female disciples in scripture, inspire…
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Ambers joins us once again, with an armful of quizzes and her special type of positivity. Topics include: generic candy; proper bong usage; dong ia a funny word; a shitty Willy Wonka exhibit; Ben Schwartz's improv tour; fake news vs real news; a quiz about fried foods; a quiz about Pride month #podcast #funny #comedy #comedypodcast #genericcandy #b…
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Kevin Swanepoel is CEO of The One Club, the world's foremost non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the global creative community. Through The One Club, he directs prestigious award shows like the One Show, ADC Annual Awards, and Young Guns, as well as several education related initiatives. In his conversation with Ryan, Ke…
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In this episode of the Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series, host Jane Doerman sits down with Jessica Rimmer, Director of one of the Oklahoma City Chapters. Jessica shares her perspective on how God is our boss and how the work we do every day is a form of worship. Drawing inspiration from Colossians 3:23, she emphasizes that we should perform ou…
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“Girl Dinner” gets a whole new meaning in Jean M. Auel’s 1980 “Clan of the Cave Bear”, where my lil’ sister Moselle and I serve up tasty morsels such as what makes a GOOD villain, Mary-Sue-isms, and a Neanderthal delicacy: ptarmigan stuffed with its own eggs. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brokenspinesc/…
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Molly Tschang helps senior management and their teams Win As One. She has helped executives navigate over 80 mergers and acquisitions and the human after-effects of intense change. In her conversation with Ryan, Molly shares her notion that to be a good leader is to be a good coach. She points out that good leaders really want to know the truth, an…
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In this episode of the Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series, host Jane Doerman welcomes Kathy Book, Director of one of the Cincinnati Chapters. Kathy discusses the merger between her organization, Women in the Marketplace, and Polished Network, which took place a year ago. She shares a devotional based on Hebrews 10:24-25, highlighting the urgent…
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EPISODE 12: Less Than Zero with My Cousin Friend, Jona My cousin-friend (and former pod co-host!) Jona and I dive into the wild world of Brett Easton Ellis to discuss his debut novel, Less Than Zero. A fascinating and disturbing look at the world of the 1980's LA elite, Less Than Zero is equal parts literary masterpiece and chaos-riddled teen drama…
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This week's episode was brought to you by Crappy Equipment! We were able to record on our phones, but because of this, I wasn't given a video feed with both our faces on it at the same time. The cuts were all automatically done by Zoom upon converting the file, so they look like shit. Also, it sounds like shit, for multiple reasons. On the plus sid…
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“Defining myself / Is like confining myself / So I undefined myself / To find myself”. IN-Q is an Emmy nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world renowned keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. The Never Ending Now, his recent spoken word album and poetry journal, explore the importance of creativity for emotional and…
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In this episode of the Polished Podcast Summer Mixtape Series, host Jane Doerman is joined by Heather Davila, Co-Director of the North Dallas Chapter. Heather shares her passion for the mission of the Polished Network, which aims to embolden women in their faith and work. Drawing from her experience as an executive coach for female leaders, she dis…
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Time travel, fantasy, and humor combine when my former boss (and friend) Cathal and I sit down to fish for a brand sponsorship from Mythology Whiskey. Oh yeah, we also discuss Terry Pratchett’s powerhouse fantasy-cop satire, “Night Watch”, the 29th installment of the beloved Discworld series. We chat moral v. legal justice, the role of parody in ge…
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Good leaders truly listen. Stephen Shedletzky, or “Shed” to his friends, helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. In his conversation with Ryan, Shed speaks on some of hi…
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