Hosted by The "Positivity Queen", Alethea Crimmins, this podcast features motivational and inspiring stories.
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Winn Claybaugh is an Author, Speaker, and Dean/Cofounder of Paul Mitchell Schools. He has interviewed over 325 beauty and business professionals, artists, educators, and mentors for his MASTERS audio series. MASTERS Podcast Club brings you a brand-new interview each month plus weekly "classics" from Winn's 20-year MASTERS library - all designed to inspire, motivate, and help you achieve the success you deserve. Want more from Winn? Join the mailing list or order his book, Be Nice (Or Else!) ...
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Taylor Hanson: MMMBop Singer, Producer and Humanitarian
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Taylor Hanson co-founded the band Hanson at age nine in 1992 with his six- and eleven-year-old brothers, Isaac and Zac. By 1997, their "MMMBop" single ranked #1 in 27 countries and was soon followed by Grammy nominations, top 40 singles, and millions of albums sold. Although passionate about his career, Taylor is equally committed to giving back. I…
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Auti Angel and Angela Rockwood: Sundance Channel's Push Girls
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Auti Angel, a motivational speaker, spokesperson, actress, singer, and dancer, and Angela Rockwood, a down-to-earth, stunningly gorgeous, 37-year-old actress, model, life coach, artist, and producer, co-starred in Sundance Channel's Push Girls. The original nonfiction docu-series traced the lives of four dynamic, outspoken, and beautiful women who,…
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Alethea Crimmins: Positivity Queen - Having a Good Day on Purpose!
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Alethea Crimmins, the globally acclaimed "positivity queen" and self-proclaimed "international hype girl" has become a beacon of inspiration for her daily motivational mantras. Her empowering messages like "Be Great in Their Face" and "Have a Good Day on Purpose" are just some of the simple yet profound teachings we all need to hear. Interviewed by…
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Finding Authenticity Through Drag: A Conversation with Alexis Michelle
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In this episode, Alethea sits down with the fabulous Alexis Michelle, star of Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 9 and Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars. Together, they embark on a journey into Alexis' world, exploring the path to discovering her drag identity. As they delve into Alexis' past, they touch upon the challenges of growing up overweight and facing …
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George Papanikolas: Celebrity Stylist
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George Papanikolas is a Global Brand Ambassador for Matrix professional hair color and hair care products and one of Hollywood's hottest and most sought-after colorists. His signature highlighting style has caught the attention of Southern California and New York City's most discerning clientele, and he is a favorite among young Hollywood celebriti…
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Breathing Through Life's Challenges with Bruce Brackett
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Join Alethea Crimmins in this heartwarming episode of the "Pimpin' Positivity Podcast," as she welcomes back the inspirational Bruce Brackett, affectionately known as bwbpositivity. With his infectious warmth and uplifting mantras, Bruce shares the transformative journey behind his newly released book, "How to Breathe While Suffocating."In a raw an…
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The Power of Choice: Navigating Life's Crossroads with Alethea Crimmins
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In this thought-provoking episode of "The Alethea Crimmins Podcast," Alethea delves into the profound impact of the choices we make in our daily lives. From the moment we wake up, we are confronted with decisions that shape our experiences and perceptions of the world around us. Alethea candidly shares her own struggles with choosing positivity ami…
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Will Elliott is a leading life coach for teens and parents, helping teens develop confidence and character and teaching parents to connect effectively with their teens. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Will takes on topics from self-talk, goal identification, screen time, success principles, and success habits to little-girl drama. (Winn had to throw…
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Healing Generations: The Journey of No Girl Left Behind
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In this poignant finale to Women's Month, Alethea Crimmins sits down with Kiki, the visionary founder of "No Girl Left Behind," a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women and girls to transcend their barriers and flourish. This episode delves deep into their upcoming project focused on mending the intricate bond between mothers and daughters. Broadc…
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Finding Blessings in the Storm: Mrs. Danielle's Guide to Positive Living
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This week on "Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins," we welcome a guest who embodies the essence of unwavering positivity and belief, Mrs. Danielle. As the beacon of light who set Alethea on her path of positivity years ago, Mrs. Danielle's story is nothing short of inspirational. In this emotionally charged episode, Alethea and Mrs. Danielle d…
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Dean Banowetz and Meagan Herrera-Schaaf: Hollywood Hairstylists
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In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this MASTERS classic features 7-time Emmy nominee and award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Dean Banowetz (American Idol, The X Factor, Hunger Games: Catching Fire, America's Got Talent) and Meagan Herrera-Schaaf (American Idol, America's Got Talent, Pitch Perfect 2, Jack Reacher 2), who lost her battle …
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Defying the Plus-Size Paradigm: Fashion, Confidence, and Breaking the Mold with Angela Lindon
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In this empowering episode of Pimpin' Positivity Podcast, Alethea is joined by the fabulous Angela, a plus-size model, personal stylist, and beauty pageant queen, who is reshaping the narrative around plus-size fashion. Together, they tackle the deep-rooted stigmas and unwritten "rules" about what plus-size individuals "should" and "shouldn't" wear…
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"Raising Voices, Lifting Spirits: Lori Alan on Sisterhood & Success in the Spotlight"
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In this special episode kicking off Women's Month, Alethea sits down with the iconic Lori Alan, whose voice has brought to life beloved characters like Pearl from SpongeBob SquarePants, Diane Simmons in Family Guy, and the mom in Toy Story. Together, they dive deep into the power of finding your tribe and the vital role women play in uplifting one …
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Elizabeth Faye: Hair Love University
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Elizabeth Faye is a globally recognized business and life coach, breathwork facilitator, and founder of Hair Love University. Her award-winning documentary on how hairstylists change the world is available on Amazon Prime, and her TEDx Talk on the same topic has garnered over 1 million views. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Elizabeth openly shares h…
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"Unlearning Life's Myths: You Gone Unlearn Today with Alethea"
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In this transformative episode of Season 2, Alethea dives deep into the journey of unlearning - challenging the deeply ingrained beliefs and habits that have been passed down through generations, imposed by society, and even echoed within our own families. “You gone unlearn today” serves as both a declaration and an invitation to break free from th…
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Finding Your "But": Lessons in Positivity from Cinderella
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In season two's second episode of our empowering series, "Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins," we delve into the heart of staying positive against all odds. "Finding Your 'But': Lessons in Positivity from Cinderella" offers an insightful look into how Alethea champions optimism by focusing on the pivotal "buts" of life—those moments that seem…
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Ms. Hair and Humor and NeCole Cumberlander - Real Talk: An Inside Look at Black Hair and Culture
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In honor of Black History Month, this special edition takes a different perspective as Winn Claybaugh interviews natural hairstylist, educator, and braid specialist Kamilah (also known as Ms. Hair and Humor), whose credits include Madonna's Madame X tour and Beyonce's Black Is King project, and professional beauty industry leader and beauty school …
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Season 2 Premiere: "Self Love Day" - A Valentine's Day Special** 🌟
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🌟 **Welcome Back to Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins - Season 2 Premiere: "Self Love Day" - A Valentine's Day Special** 🌟 After a rejuvenating one-month hiatus, Alethea Crimmins is back and radiating more positivity than ever in the much-anticipated Season 2 premiere of "Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins." Dive into the heart of Vale…
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Jordan Toma: My struggle is my strength. Today, I wear that like a badge of honor
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Jordan Toma was diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, and a reading comprehension learning disability, causing him to struggle through school. Despite those difficulties, Jordan graduated from college with a 3.3 GPA and a psychology degree. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Jordan shares his struggle with the weight of those labels and how they affected his …
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James Morrison: International Hairdresser and Icon
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James Morrison has dedicated his career to helping people reach higher levels of success in their lives. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he began his career as a hairdresser at the age of 15. He worked in London and then moved to America in 1984 as cofounder of the manufacturing and salon company, TIGI USA / TONIGUY. In this classic MASTERS interview wi…
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Ignite Your New Year: Finding Motivations for a Fresh Start
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Join us as we dive into the secrets of staying motivated in the new year. Discover practical tips, inspiring stories, and powerful motivation to kickstart your goals and make 2024 your most successful year yet. Get ready to unleash your inner motivation and crush those resolutions. Support the Show. Have a Good Day On Purpose... YA' Welcome…
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Laura Tierney: Founder and CEO, The Social Institute - Playbook for Healthy Social Media Boundaries
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Laura Tierney is the founder and CEO of The Social Institute, empowering students and their role models to navigate social media and technology in positive, high-character ways. An unshakable optimist and competitive athlete at heart, Laura became a 4-time Duke University All-American, a Duke Athlete of the Decade, and played for the U.S. Junior Na…
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The Steps To Recovery with Bruce Brackett AKA bwb.positivity
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Join us in the last episode of 2023! In this episode we have Bruce Brackett, an incredible artist and motivational speaker, sharing his personal journey of recovery from addiction. He dives into how he uses social media to spread positivity and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book. Get ready to be inspired by Bruce's story of resilience and…
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Alethea backtracks on the meaning behind her brand name "Pimpin' Positivity". In the words of Mrs. Crimmins, "They pimp hoes and I pimp positivity". Alethea's mission is to use her story of how she overcame the hard moments in her life: being bullied, having little to no self-worth, abuse, and more to inspire others to overcome their traumas and pa…
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Lisa Orrell: The Generations Relations Expert
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Lisa Orrell is an in-demand speaker, consultant, award-winning author, and certified leadership and success coach who works with individuals and employee groups. Known glbablly as "The Chief of Change," Lisa is passionate about empowering, educating, and inspiring today's workforce to be exceptional leaders. Based on her expertise, Lisa has been in…
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Alethea speaks on her experience in growing up as a chameleon, blending in with the crowd in return losing herself while trying to be what everyone else wanted her to be. Our guest this week is musical artist, Jalayah, a vocalist from Atlanta Georgia by way of Plaquemine, Louisiana speaks of her experience growing up with the same experience. We he…
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In this week's episode of Pimpin' Positivity, Alethea dives deep into the power of forging your own path. Instead of letting the no's in life hold you back, embrace them as stepping stones towards your dreams and aspirations. You have the ability to shape your own story and turn negativity into positivity. And guess who joins us as a special guest?…
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Lorenzo Lewis: From Prison Birth to Mental Health Advocate
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Lorenzo Lewis models his life around liberation. Born in jail to an incarcerated mother, he struggled with depression and anxiety throughout his youth. At 17, he almost reentered the system of mass incarceration; instead, he began his journey to wellness, faced his emotional challenges, and became a social entrepreneur, speaker, author, and changem…
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The three keys to being confident in YOU!
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In this episode, Alethea takes a topic from her instagram poll and answers "How can I be more confident in myself?" She shares her personal experience of becoming the confident person that she is today by overcoming the opinions and criticism of others. Alethea shares three keys to being confident in yourself and how to use them to leave behind the…
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Maggie Varney: Founder and CEO - Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan
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Maggie Varney is a licensed cosmetologist who has been in the beauty industry for over 50 years and has been a successful business owner and entrepreneur for over 35 years. She runs the nonprofit Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, which provides free wigs and support services to Michigan children experiencing hair loss as a result of illness and tre…
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In this episode Alethea talks about how to take power back from those that we've allowed to "make us feel" certain ways. When you allow someone to "make you mad" or "make you upset" you give them power over your mind and reactions while they go about their lives unbothered. Family members are not immune to being exed out of your life for the sake o…
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In this episode, Alethea goes deeper on the topic of relationships. Along with her wife, Amanda Crimmins of 10 years, we get a better understanding of how they came to be, their struggles as a married couple, and how they overcame almost calling it quits. Get to know Alethea more on a personal level and hear never before told funny stories about Al…
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Michael White: Hollywood's Maestro of Hairstyling
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Michael White's portfolio reads like a journey through cinematic excellence. His clients include Brad Pitt, Sienna Miller, Rachel McAdams, Hugh Jackman, and Kevin Costner. His film credits include the Mission: Impossible series and Interview with the Vampire. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his work on the Oscar-winning film Milk and for a H…
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Condomless Conversations with Uncle Luck, Kchill, and King Lonz
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Listen in as Alethea introduces a series called "Condomless Conversations" where you hear real, raw, and uncut discussions. Laughter is easily found in this episode featuring Uncle Luck and KChill, Louisiana natives, actors, comedians, and social media influencers. Ladies, you may want to tune in as we discuss and learn the male perspective on why …
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Overcoming: Finding the treasure in your trauma
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Join Alethea as she speaks of overcoming and how to make it out of situations that make us the victim. Alethea speaks of past trauma in her life and how she overcame the victim in status by finding purpose in her pain. The first guest of Pimpin' Positivity Podcast, Alethea's niece Brittani Delasbor, speaks of how she survived a trauma that could ha…
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Sandra Finestone: Breast Cancer Awareness Advocate
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Sandra Finestone is a 40-year breast cancer survivor who became a national advocate after seeing the need to provide more support for survivors and their partners. She was named American Cancer Society's Service Volunteer of the Year and International Komen Foundation's Lifetime Volunteer of the Year, among many other accolades. Interviewed by Winn…
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Ships: Friendships, Relationships, and Situationships
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In this third episode of The Pimpin' Positivity podcast, Alethea dives into the topic of relationships with a focus on friendships. Learn how to She expounds on how not to settle in ones that don't serve us and identifies the dangers of when we have outgrown relationships and choose to stay. We are introduced to a new segment called "Ask Alethea", …
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Meet Alethea: The "why" behind Pimpin' Positivity
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Get ready to dive into the world of motivation with Alethea Crimmins. Join her as she reveals the inspiration behind her motivational videos, the meaning behind pimpin' positivity and her personal experiences that give her the expertise to discuss these topics. . Plus, she'll give you a taste of what's in store for future episodes. Don't miss out o…
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In this first episode of Pimpin' Positivity with Alethea Crimmins, listen to advice on how to make yourself a priority. Alethea takes a question from her instagram audience and shares life experiences of how she went from feeling like a side dish to feeling like the entrée. While holding a mirror to herself, Alethea describes the barriers that keep…
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Gloria Williams: Founder and CEO of Footnanny Foot-Care Products and Foot Spas
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Gloria Williams is the founder and CEO of the Footnanny foot-care product line and foot spas. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, she discusses her journey of discovering the healing and relaxation abilities passed down from her mother and grandmother. She also talks about her career, which includes serving as Oprah Winfrey's personal pedicurist since 2…
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Stacey Kutz: Emmy-Nominated Barber and Stylist to the Stars
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Stacey Kutz is a 16-time Oscar, Emmy, and Guild Award-nominated barber-stylist with two wins. Her celebrity clientele includes Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Anthony Anderson, Brian White, and Alfonso Ribeiro, and her TV credits include America's Funniest Home Videos, Black-ish, and The Voice. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Stacey discusses her 30-year …
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Dr. Juli Fulks: Building a Championship Culture Rooted in Gratitude and Joy
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Dr. Juli Fulks, head women's basketball coach at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, led her 2022-2023 Pioneers to the NCAA Division III National Championship and a perfect 33-0 record. This remarkable coach guided her team to nine consecutive winning seasons and six NCAA tournament bids. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Juli shares the p…
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Geno Stampora: Beauty Industry Motivator - Making Life Matter
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Geno Stampora has impacted the beauty industry in many ways, from working behind the chair to managing and owning a collection of successful salons and two beauty academies. He has been a distributor and sales consultant to salons and a major platform artist, sharing the stage with the world's greatest artists. As a coach, image consultant, in-salo…
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Angela Rockwood: Life as a Quadriplegic - If You Can't Stand Up, Stand Out!
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Angela Rockwood began modeling at 17 and was launching an acting career until a car accident paralyzed her from the neck down. Believing she had a mission to fulfill, Angela picked up her life, focused on her vision, and never looked back. Today, her many roles include model, actress, speaker, TV host and producer, advocate, innovator, and entrepre…
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Ruth Roche: Master Stylist of the Year
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Ruth Roche is an eight-time North American Hairstyling Awards winner, including Master Stylist of the Year 2021 and 2022, who has traveled the world sharing her vast experience and knowledge. She has worn many hats: NYC salon owner, editorial stylist, top educator, celebrity stylist, and now, Bay Area-based creative artist and educator. Interviewed…
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Kevin Carroll: Play Is Serious Business!
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Kevin Carroll has dedicated his life to advancing sport and play as vehicles for social change. Growing up without parents, Kevin was on the lookout for any nugget of wisdom to help him rise above his circumstances. After serving in the Air Force and earning a college degree, he became a high school and collegiate athletic trainer before joining th…
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Van Council: Award-Winning Hairstylist, Salon Owner, and Intercoiffure Fashion Director
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Van Council and his brother Michael launched the first Van Michael Salon in 1984 and soon expanded to seven salons throughout Atlanta and 42 more across Japan. Winner of countless awards including North American Hairstylist of the Year, Avant Garde Stylist of the Year, and Makeover Stylist of the Year, Van also serves as fashion directory of Interc…
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Brock Johnson: Instagram Growth Coach - Growth Tips for Creators and Entrepreneurs
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Brock Johnson has over 600k Instagram followers, consults with Meta and Instagram staff, and coaches thousands of entrepreneurs and creators on how to grow on Instagram. In 2021, is personal following blew up, thanks to his reels strategies, and it has grown approximately 1,000 followers per day since then. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Brock shar…
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Fran Descher is the award-winning star of The Nanny and Happily Divorced and a 20+-year uterine cancer survivor. As the founder and president of the Cancer Schmancer Movement, Fran wants to shift America's focus toward prevention and early detection. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Fran demonstrates the knowledge and celebrity power to educate the m…
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Reuben Watson: Foster Care - A Story of Pain Becomes a Story of Empowerment and Grace
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Rueben Watson is the Central Region Advancement Directory of Sunrise Children's Services, a nonprofit Christian ministry that provides care and hope for hurting families and children. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Rueben shares his story of experiencing foster homes, crisis units, mental hospitals, battles with suicide and self-worth. Believing he…
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