Best A Funny Thing Called Business Podcasts (2024)

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How To Avoid Business Burnout 31:49

6h ago31:49

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On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about the issue of burnout - something which many business owners have to contend with! They discuss: - What are the signs of burnout - How do we deal with it, or prevent it? - Some of the challenges with having to cope with it whilst running our business - Did Kate really have to go to Ibiza because …

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I Have To... 29:30

5d ago29:30

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Episode 198: I Have To... What to do, what to do, when everything feels like a “have to”! Think about that for a second, how do you feel when you “have to” do something? Does it feel heavy, inspiring, joyful, fulfilling? Probably heavy. We’ve been conditioned to use the “have to” language which 100% contributes to our mindset and attitude about any…

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Harnessing Your Energy with Morgan Potter 59:35

21d ago59:35

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Episode 197: Harnessing Your Energy with Morgan Potter How many of you have made up myths when it comes to your energy in life and your business? How important is it for others to really get to know you, authentically? Tune in for today’s episode where we dive deep into ENERGY and the importance of the ‘know, like, trust” factor, and how to harness…

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Unspoiled paradise of streaming content 1:24:17

27d ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Liz and Alex talk about streaming, why its business model is so lousy compared to cable, the social aspects of watching TV vs the isolation of streaming, how sports holds linear TV together, and why it feels more sustainable to support individual creators than to pay for a bundle. Liz's website Alex's blog How the Criterion Channel works The failed…

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Is There A Right Age For Starting Your Business? 34:22

27d ago34:22

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in this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about age. Is there a right age to start a business? Can you be too old? In this episode they discuss: - Does age influence how you get started? - Can you life experience actually work against you? - What is 'other dimension' Kate up to now? As always, there's plenty of vlue in this episode - as well …

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Myth Busting – Energy Matters! 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

Episode 196: Myth Busting – Energy Matters! Have you ever thought about how much your energy matters in your day-to-day life, going for your goals, and creating the things you want? Today we are diving into energy, why it matters, and how you work with it. We will also take on the myth “fake it until you make it”. It’s a goody, let’s go! Do you wan…

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Myth Busting in Your Business with Amanda Holiday 53:04

2M ago53:04

53:04

Episode 195: Myth Busting in Your Business This episode is for my entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business owners, and leaders! How many of you have made up myths when it comes to marketing yourself and your business? I know I have, and it was an area I knew I needed help to bust the myths that were holding me back from putting myself out there so tha…

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Is AI Going To Take Over Our Business? 39:47

2M ago39:47

39:47

In this episode, Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about AI; how we currently interract with it, and whether it's due to put us all out of business any time soon. The group discuss: - Whether not we use AI in our business currently - Are we in Camp Accept or Camp Fear - Why AI is like 'Unexpected Item In Bagging Area'! :0) As always, plenty of smiles…

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Myth Busting What Limits Us 33:22

2M ago33:22

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Episode 194: Myth Busting What Limits Us How many times do you not go after something you really want in your life because your inner voice is screaming “YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH” or any version of that. Our self-limiting beliefs and the rules we make up from them can hold us back from EVERYTHING, and today that stops. We are busting the myths that we ha…

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What About Results? – Intention Part 3 17:27

3M ago17:27

17:27

Episode 193: What About Results? – Intention Part 3 Get ready to check your results on today’s episode, it’s the final piece in mastering intention! We’ve married clarity + action, took on “instant gratification”, and challenged our mindset with a tool called “reframing”. Today as we dive into your results you will learn the final key to mastering …

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Following The Right Path To Leadership 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

In this episode Clare, Kate, Darren & Pete all look at what it means to be a leader within your business. They discuss: - The main challenges in being a leader, as well as a business owner - When to realise that you are a leader - How does 'leadership' differ between staff and freelancers? - What's going on with Darren's pants? As always, there are…

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Just Do It? – Intention Part 2 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

Episode 192: Just Do It? – Intention Part 2 Last episode we talked about what it means to get clear on your intention and I shared the four components of intention to help you with clarity. This week’s episode poses the question, “so when we are clear on our intention, why don’t we “just do it”? Great question, and we are diving into that today! Al…

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We Are Magical – Intention Part 1 24:27

4M ago24:27

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Episode 191: We Are Magical – Intention Part 1 Did you know we are magical beings? It’s true, we have a super power that often we forget to tap into. What is that super power you ask? It’s your intention! In today’s episode, I share a personal example of how powerful we are by taking on something that seemed nearly impossible to do until I remember…

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Our most hated "content" words 1:26:52

4M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Liz and Alex lay into their most despised words from the content mill industry, from "dynamic content" and "content management system" to "optimize" and "authentic." Also covered: video game DLC (that's "downloadable content," remember!), store brand sodas, and the 1990s web. Liz's site Alex's blog The “and yet you participate in society” cartoon M…

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The Starts & The Stops Of Your Customer Journey 26:02

4M ago26:02

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On this episode the group talk about The Customer Journey. Should every business have one? How valuable is it? And how does it tie in with Kate's "mantra" being written on a wall somewhere in New Street station? As well as plenty of opportunity to smile and laugh along, there are some great pieces of value in this episode too! Can you keep a secret…

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Take the Lead - Part 2 20:55

4M ago20:55

20:55

Episode 190: Taking the Lead in Your Life - Part 2 Now that we understand what it means to lead with and leverage your genius, why it’s important, and what it creates in your life, today we are going to talk about a powerful practice that will help you tap into your genius and lead from it every single day. Highlights from this episode: (1:06) Taki…

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Take the Lead - Part 1 28:28

4M ago28:28

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Episode 189: Taking the Lead in Your Life - Part 1 Do you see yourself as a leader? I often hear this response, “no, definitely not”. I think there are so many definitions of what it means to be a leader. It could be in your profession, family, community, etc, and at some level we have the opportunity to lead. This episode is about taking the lead …

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Living Your Inspired Life - Part 2 17:12

5M ago17:12

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Episode 188: Living Your Inspired Life - Part 2 Ready to have some proven practices to Live Your Inspired Life? Well alright then, let’s do this! In part one we looked at the 6 areas of life that are typically the most important to us, and what it feels like to be inspired. We also looked at what happens when the “funk” creeps in and tries to take …

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Lights, Camera, Marketing! The Power Of Video Marketing 30:59

5M ago30:59

30:59

In this episode of the podcast Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk all about video marketing. The group discuss: - How using yourself in marketing builds personal connection. - Why video marketing brings personality and interaction. - What is it with Darren and Spiderman? As always, there are plenty of laughs along the way too! Can you keep a secret? F…

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Living an Inspired Life 27:37

5M ago27:37

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Episode 187: Living an Inspired Life Have you ever been around someone who seems to move through things in a way that makes you say hmmm? Even the really challenging stuff? And you wonder how they do it? What I have found is that people who are committed to living an inspired life can move through things in a way that is more resourceful. It doesn’…

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Being Inspired with Jenny Ponzuric 38:21

6M ago38:21

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Episode 186: Being Inspired with Jenny Ponzuric As we continue our theme of Inspiration this month, I am excited to bring back Jenny Ponzuric to the podcast where we discuss her perspective on inspiration and the importance of having it as a consistent practice. Jenny is also launching a podcast on 1/29/24 called “The Prepared School Psych” and it’…

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How To Set Business Goals That Achieve 36:21

6M ago36:21

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On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete look to start the year off right (not that you should set goals JUST at the beginning of the year) by talking about Setting Business Goals. In this episode, the group cover: 00:00 Business growth course led to ambitious goals. 06:21 Initial mindset against setting goals for business. 10:04 Be realistic, fa…

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Inspired with Brianna Harwart 39:56

6M ago39:56

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Episode 185: Inspired with Brianna Harwart Do you think there is a difference between being inspired and motivated? I think there is and today on the podcast we are taking that on, and sharing practices on how you can stay inspired. I am also thrilled that this episode is a guest episode and I can’t wait for you to meet Coach Brianna Harwart and he…

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A funny thing happened on the way to the AI forum 1:18:30

6M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Alex and Liz dig their claws into "AI," this time focusing on some recent hype-y conferences Liz attended in Chicago and Las Vegas. We also look at cyberlibertarianism, the difficulties that LLMs have with ambiguity (and why making them better at this could paradoxically make them worse overall), the costs associated with producing cutting-edge wor…

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Celebration, You In? - With Lauren Cobb 37:43

7M ago37:43

37:43

Episode 184: Celebration with Lauren Cobb Happy Holidays! I hope you are enjoying and taking some time for you. On our last episode, we explored the value of celebration, and learned a tool to help you access celebration to open up so much more joy & fulfillment in your life. Today, we are going to go a little deeper. I am excited to bring back a f…

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Recurring Income 33:36

7M ago33:36

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On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete talk about Recurring Income; what is it? How do you start it? How do you maintain it? All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode - as well as some laughs along the way too! KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Web designer discusses introducing retainer model for regular income and client updates. 06:28…

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The Value of Celebrating 22:41

7M ago22:41

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Episode 183: The Value of Celebration Do you have a practice for bringing celebration into your life daily? What does that do for your daily state of being? We are so busy, and most people don’t take the time to stop and celebrate all their wins along the way. Often it’s because we don’t understand the value of celebration. Today, we will celebrate…

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Episode 26 Winning Standards and Accountability From My New Book "Leadership Challenge Accepted! 35:27

8M ago35:27

35:27

In this episode we discuss 2 of the biggest challenges organizations are facing. We discuss establishing winning standards and accountability from 2 chapters of my new book "Leadership Challenge Accepted! A Straightforward Guide for Effective Leadership, Inspired by Stories from the Marines and Business. Get the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1TdlS…

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The Value of Gratitude with Lauren Cobb 41:00

8M ago41:00

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Now that we explored the state of being called gratitude and how when we actually access it we have more possibilities available to us, we are going to dive deeper into the topic and talk about how it really fosters growth. I am also excited to bring back a fabulous guest on the podcast who is a fellow coach and works with people moving through cha…

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Listeners Questions #1 36:55

8M ago36:55

36:55

On this episode Clare, Darren, Kate & Pete go through just some of the questions that we gathered at the Greater Birmingham Chamber Business Expo from a few weeks ago. They discuss: - the biggest PR disasters that they faced - or nearly faced! - myths in marketing - the do's and don'ts of rebranding your business - does Birmingham do enough to shou…

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Gratitude with a Twist 29:14

8M ago29:14

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Do you have a practice for bringing gratitude into your life daily? What does that do for your daily state of being? We are such doers on the daily and what I know is that when I am in a constant state of being in gratitude it will help me move through life’s challenges in a different way and stay grounded and present. Today we are going to explore…

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Being Brave 19:07

9M ago19:07

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I don’t know that we are constantly thinking about courage or what it means to be brave. I think we easily see it in others and often not in ourselves. Today on the podcast we are exploring the distinctions between courage and bravery and know that this is useful in all parts of your life! Highlights from this episode: (03:53) Courage and bravery i…

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Being Courageous with Lauren Cobb 28:40

9M ago28:40

28:40

Now that we know what the value of being courageous is and how much we actually truly access it, we are going to dive deeper into the topic and talk about how it really fosters growth. I am also really excited to bring back a fabulous guest on the podcast who is a fellow coach and works with people in the area of change also. Lauren Cobb is back an…

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The Do's & Don'ts of Public Speaking - Live from the Birmingham Expo 37:53

9M ago37:53

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In this episode the group are live from the Birmingham Expo at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. They spoke about the Do's & Don't of Public Speaking - and also asked for advice from a couple of the speakers on the day - Steve Sandycock, Chris Brewerton, and Henrietta Brealey. We'll hear about: - the need for prep when it comes to public speaking - the big…

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The Value of Courage 15:17

10M ago15:17

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I don’t know that we are constantly thinking about courage. Or sometimes when we are thinking about it we are usually thinking about people who we see are courageous. I love this quote by Mary Tyler Moore; “Take chances, make mistakes. That's how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.” It’s so insp…

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Digital content in the analog world: Snackable ideas while engaging with our lunch 1:34:35

10M ago1:34:35

1:34:35

Alex and Liz talk about what really makes digital content different from physical and analog equivalents, and what distinctive ideological concepts—"everything's binary, monopolies are good, technology itself is the agent, users should be treated with hostility"— are uniquely embodied by it. And even though everything digital seems ethereal and imm…

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Episode 25 Leading Yourself and Gallup Poll says 77% of Employees are either disenaged or Quietly Quitting 17:37

10M ago17:37

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We discuss leading yourself and how to get started. Gallup poll suggests that 77% of employees are disengaged or actively undermining the organization due to poor leadership. Effective leaders can reduce these trends but it starts with us!By Lonnie Buckner Jr

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Does Traditional Marketing Still Work? 39:14

10M ago39:14

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In this episode Kate, Darren, Pete and (special guest!) Anita talk through Traditional Marketing. They discuss: - What do we mean by traditional marketing? And does it differ industry to industry? - What is the power of traditional marketing on potential clients? - Top tips for getting your traditional marketing right - When did traditional marketi…

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Vulnerability & Honesty with Lauren Cobb 35:46

10M ago35:46

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Now that we know what vulnerability is the value of being a leader and a strength, we are going to dive deeper into the topic and bring in being honest and what that creates. We can’t be truly vulnerable without being honest about where we are right here and right now. I am also really excited to bring a fabulous guest on the podcast who is a fello…

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The Value of Vulnerability 23:37

11M ago23:37

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I love this quote by Brene Brown; “The definition of vulnerability is uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. But vulnerability is not weakness; it's our most accurate measure of courage” As leaders in our life when we access our vulnerability we connect to empathy, courage, authenticity and open up possibilities, it’s a super power 100% We are …

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The artificial intelligence is coming from inside the house 1:24:27

11M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

Alex and Liz talk about the hottest topic out there—"AI," or "artificial intelligence" (quotes because we're a little skeptical of it being in any way "intelligent"), with a look at some recent essays that explore whether "AI" is agent or tool, its problematic uses in higher education, why Silicon Valley is so intent on building things ("AI" or oth…

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Episode 24 Tips on Holding People Accountable | New Business Partner 19:18

11M ago19:18

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We announce Bobby Carpenter as a new partner. Bobby is a former Ohio State Football linebacker and first round NFl draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of the 2002 Ohio State team that won a national championship. He was also an all Big Ten player 2x. Bobby currently hosts a radio show on ESPN radio in Columbus Ohio and several busines…

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Empowering Others 16:38

11M ago16:38

16:38

As a coach working with business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders this could be one of the top 3 questions I get asked, “how can I empower my team”? I absolutely love working with people on this very topic and today I share a method on empowering others that may surprise you. Interested? Tune in, it’s about to get spicy!!! Highlights from this episod…

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Motivation for the Win 17:34

11M ago17:34

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I often get asked “how do I motivate my team, colleagues, kids, spouse, etc?” And the simple answer is, you don’t. It seems like a super power we “should” be able to do right? The truth is, people are either internally or externally motivated and if you want to empower them you’ve got to meet them where they are and find out what motivates them, or…

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Ghost writing the cliffhanger ending to the private cloud 1:08:28

11M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Alex and Liz talk about their time at the content mill, how it was all about ghost writing, what techniques they honed by doing that (such as learning how to easily add 100-200 superfluous words to any article's intro), and how that overall experience influenced their personal writing. Liz talks about self-publishing her book and Alex talks about t…

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Ask Me Anything - Pete Morgan 38:13

11M ago38:13

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In this episode, it's the turn of Podcast Pete (the man who produces this podcast) to sit in the hot seat and be Asked Anything! Hear him talk about why businesses and brands should think about podcasts, and the benefit they bring to a company's digital marketing strategy. Also, we'll hear - why a trip to the seaside didn't end well for one podcast…

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How To Stay Empowered 22:55

11M ago22:55

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We are moving along day to day, week to week, month to month and suddenly the train stops! We have no more energy to give and we know we’ve gotta keep moving forward. Sometimes we’ve gotta dig deep, get scrappy, and push on. Sometimes we’ve got to stop, take a break and come back refreshed, or sometimes it’s a combo of both. Today, we dive into the…

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Being Self-Empowered 21:26

11M ago21:26

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Do you ever have those days where you feel like you don’t know a thing? Well, we know it’s not true and I suspect on those days we don’t have our empowered energy on full tilt boogie! Today, we are going to talk about what being self-empowered means, why it’s important, and give you a framework to be empowered, right here and right now. Highlights …

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Own It 22:10

12M ago22:10

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It’s time to wrap up our series on intention and oh the places we have gone! Today we will talk about the key ingredient to having a life you love, generating so much more of the results you want, and creating an impact in your life and the lives of others. Today’s episode is all about accessing a superpower you have inside of you and using it to y…

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Intention & Your Calling with Paige Killian 44:25

12M ago44:25

44:25

Do you ever feel a tug at your heart, gut, or have a strong feeling there is something more calling you? A next level or leap of faith right in front of you? On today’s episode we are going to dive into that and hear from a favorite guest of the podcast, Paige Killian, who will share about her latest pivot which I know many will be able to relate t…

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