Authors Cassie Mae and Theresa Paolo chat about the underappreciated gems in the book world, and how certain authors and stories need more positive attention.
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Comedians Mae Planert and Laura Sogar share day job anecdotes and break down newsworthy spectacles and scandals in the corporate world from sociopathic leaders to dramatic corporate takeovers. Laura and Mae track business news for you and give you their gloriously unprofessional opinions every week. It’s the business world, but not boring.
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The Wonder Women Tech Show explores the stories of women and the underrepresented in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) and entrepreneurship. Bringing the global Wonder Women Tech conference stage to the airwaves, the show features a diverse all-female team and cast, and highlights powerful stories of inclusion, entrepreneurship, success, overcoming challenges, innovative breakthroughs, and provides career development and mentorship via weekly Podcasts. Sprinkled wi ...
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Various hosts and guests take a look at people making a difference. It started out as an innovative book about leadership and civic engagement. Four years later, it’s successfully morphed into a weekly KVMR radio series about, you guessed it, leadership and civic engagement.
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Cassie and Sean are two Virginia-based property professionals ready to bust myths while they bust a gut reliving the many milestones and mishaps of real estate investment and management. Join in with these two industry insiders as they share the local news and market trends impacting our communities and real estate opportunities--divvying out real estate tips and investment angles along the way. With Cassie and Sean, you’ll have fun tackling property investment and management one story (pun ...
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Haley Hughes - Senior Marketer and Advocate
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Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Haley Hughes - New to Nevada County, Haley has a life long passion for volunteering and has found her love working with the senior population. A bright light, her message is to give back and enjoy life! Nevada County has many resources to offer the senior population and she is dedicated to helping match those who n…
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The Miss USA Resignations w/ the Good Girls Gone Sad
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This week on the pod we're joined by two lovely good girl guests, Becca Stephenson and Syd King from the Good Girls Gone Sad podcast! Becca and Syd talk us through the world of pageants and the resignation scandals rocking the Miss USA competition. We also discuss purity culture, boob tape, questionable pageant slogans and the Bumble celibacy ad. L…
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Romero Alves, Online Programming Director for Nevada City Film Festival
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Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks with Romero Alves and about his role at Nevada City Film Festival as Online Programming Director.By KVMR-FM
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Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Apple controversial iPad ad, BoA Overwork
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The girls are back with a monthly roundup! It's Mother's Day week and Gypsy Rose Blanchard has some choice words on her biological mom. Boeing's second whistleblower is taken out (By Boeing's rival, influenza?). The internet yells at more influencers for going to the Met Gala and a Bank of America finance bro dies after working 120 hour work weeks.…
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Jan Maes - Nevada County Energy Action Plan Committee
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Jan Maes, Chair of Nevada County Energy Action Plan Committee. Jan grew up in Belgium, lived in a small village in Tanzania, worked in Thailand, lived in Colorado, New York City, and rural New Hampshire before moving to Davis, California and then Grass Valley two years ago. In two years Jan has quickly immersed himself…
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Nurturing Inclusion: Leading with Empathy & Allyship with Melinda Epler founder of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst)
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Melinda Briana Epler has more than 25 years of experience elevating brands and developing business innovation strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), Melinda is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion advisor for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and activists around th…
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Kendrick Lamar vs Drake - Beginners Introduction to the Legendary Rap Feud
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Bonus Episode! The world can't get enough of the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar feud so we went back to the basics to try to figure out why Kendrick is sooooo mad. We go back to the beginning from the friendly days of 2011 when Drake and Kendrick worked together to today when shots have quite literally been fired. From Rick Ross' pool party jams, J Cole's…
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George Husaruk, Grass Valley Male Voice Choir
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Host Keith Porter outlines the fascinating life journey and current civic activities of musician and Grass Valley Male Voice Choir Music Director George Husaruk.By KVMR-FM
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Getting Older, Red Lobster's losing Money, Half Marathon Drama and Fees in Venice
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This is a casual episode, we're wearing sweatshirts and talking about getting older. It's like a millennial The View. We talk about the influencer who got roasted for banditing a half marathon. A cat that took an unplanned trip courtesy of Jeff Bezos. The tourism fees in Venice or "Italy's Disneyland" and the deal at Red Lobster that's cost them mi…
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Host Maddie Davis chats with Asher Perla, birder, wildlife photographer, a graduating senior from Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, and this year's recipient of the South Yuba River Citizens League's "Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship". Born and raised in the Yuba foothills, he has always had a love for nature, which became the focus …
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Unpacking the Diddy Scandals: Freak Off Tapes, Lil Rod Lawsuit, Cassie, JLo and Homeland Security
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Diddy do it? This week we are talking Sean Puff Daddy Diddy Love Combs. A man of many names and many crimes (allegedly!). In our last episode we went over his rise to fame and the scandals that got him there. This episode... we're discussing some VERY unsavory content. MASSIVE trigger warning this has pretty much every trigger imaginable if you're …
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Welcome to the Underappreciated Podcast where we talk about books, authors, and topics that need more love in this world. This week, Theresa talks about life before, during, and after burnout and when you should keep writing and when you should take a break. Learn from our mistakes, and take care of your mental health in your work. Happy listening.…
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What Happened to Kyle Marisa Roth? Rat Birth Control and the Hot Dog Vendor's Stolen Identity
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We are BACK and it's a big week - Mae’s special has been taped! The ladies go over how hard Mae crushed, the aftermath *flees to Puerto Rico*, and more! We also go over Caitlin Clark's insultingly low salary, Rat birth control helping NYC rats move away from abstinence-only education, the mysterious deaths of TikTokers (and JLo's involvement?). We …
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Empower and Thrive: Unleashing the Power of Knowing and Believing in Yourself - Dr. Yolanda Kerney, Diplomat in Residence in DC Metro (DC, DE, MD, W. VA), in the U.S. Department of State
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Today's guest is Dr. Yolanda Kerney. Dr. Yolonda joined the United States diplomatic corps as a Foreign Service Officer in 2004. She served as Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Mission to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the Organization of Eastern Caribb…
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Cassie Robertson, Community Outreach Manager for Bright Futures for Youth
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Tonight on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats and giggles with Cassie Robertson, who grew up here yet lived abroad and beyond, bringing her talents and experience back to town. She now is on the board for Nevada County Arts Council and is the Community Outreach Manager at Bright Futures for Youth.…
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Harmonizing Hustle: Redefining Work-Life Balance for Lasting Fulfillment - Angie Brown, Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot
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Our guest today is Angie Brown. Angie is Vice President of Technology at The Home Depot. She and her team lead the Merchandising Development Organization, Technology Enablement functions and Enterprise User Experience. Prior to her current position, Angie served as Vice President of Technology – Stores, where she led the company’s in-store technolo…
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The Fall of Sean "Diddy" Combs - Scandals from his Past
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Diddy did it? This week we are talking about the now infamous Sean Combs and the Epstein-like drama that has built after a CONCERNING amount of allegations have come out against the media mogul. In Part 1 of 2 we are talking about how Diddy got to where he is today. We review his early days at Uptown Records, the creation of Bad Boy entertainment, …
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Heather Thorpe, CFP and community volunteer
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Heather Thorpe, Certified Financial Planner, and community volunteer.By KVMR-FM
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Empowering Futures: Inspiring STEM Exploration and Breaking Gender Barriers - Natasha Potashnik, SVP and Partner at Known
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Today's guest is Natasha Potashnik. Natasha is a recovering academic - she studied theoretical mathematics at Yale and then Columbia, getting her PhD from the latter in 2016. During her time there, she both performed research in algebraic geometry and taught math (to both undergrads and promising high schoolers). Towards the tail end of her graduat…
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Canadian Hate Speech Laws, Caitlin Clark, S Korean Baby Crisis, Kanye West Drama - April Round Up
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We’ve got a hot one! This week on the pod the ladies break down some short stories to kick off April and break down over Mae’s upcoming special taping (anyone got the number of a therapist?). We start off with a controversial new Online Harms Act in Canada that may impact free speech on the internet. Spicy! We then talk about the best employer out …
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Ernie Flores Nevada Union Highschool Varsity Football Coach
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with S. San Francisco native and Serra High School graduate, Ernie Flores who moved to Grass Valley in 1989 and began volunteering at a variety of organizations from St. Patricks Church youth program to Nevada Union High School football.By KVMR-FM
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Keoni Allen, Owner, Sierra Foothills Construction
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Host Keith Porter talks with building contractor Keoni Allen, President of Sierra Foothills Construction, about his roots in Hawaii and Utah, and his personal connection with many historic and newer buildings in Western Nevada County. He believes his current project, reconstructing a building he originally built in the 1990's and turning it into a …
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Yoozoo Exec Poisons Founder, Hubbard Inn sues TikTok influencer, Russia Catches Crocus Attacker
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The ladies have possibly their darkest episode to date! No kids for this one you guys (but seriously… trigger warning for cannibalism?!) We start off light with a story that will have you breaking your ankle running to the comments? The yogi burglar that got their vinyasa on before robbing a bakery for some hot cross buns. The ladies then cover the…
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Breaking Stratospheres: Journeying Beyond Earth's Limits and Breaking Barriers with Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., first Latina Astronaut *ENCORE*
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Today's encore episode's honored guest is Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., who became the first Latina in space aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. Dr. Ochoa eventually became the Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center until her retirement in 2018, and is now Chair of the National Science Board. Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, explores Dr…
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This week, Cassie and Theresa take on the romance tropes, ranking them in order of favorites. Watch this episode on YouTube for the visual aid, or follow along while you listen. Enjoy ranking all your tropes with us. Happy listening.By Cassie Mae
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Teresa Baker, Environmental Activist, Founder of the In Solidarity Project and Co-Founder of the Outdoorist Oath
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Teresa Baker is the founder of the In Solidarity Project and Co-Founder of the Outdoorist Oath. She is a lifelong lover of the outdoors who dedicates herself to engaging underrepresented communities in outdoor spaces to promote environmental protection. Through her work with outdoor agencies, organizations, and speaking engagements nationwide, she …
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Mysterious Death of Boeing Whistleblower, Don Lemon fights Elon Musk
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This week on the pod we’re ruining your spring break travel plans with the play-by-play on Boeing’s plane failures. We’re talking losing wheels on takeoff, engines catching fire, the infamous Alaska airlines door blowout, and a concerning amount more. We then go over the whistleblower, John Barnett, who was unalived in the middle of testifying agai…
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Championing Equality: Advocating for and Amplifying the Voices of Trans Humans with Celia Sandhya Daniels, Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting
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Trigger warning - this episode contains references to themes of gender identity, sexual assault, and suicidal ideation, which some individuals may find distressing. Today’s guest is someone we’ve had the honor to have on our stage as a speaker for Wonder Women Tech, and she is an award-winning trans activist and Top Voice in highlighting the challe…
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Chad Wingo -- Publisher of The Union Newspaper
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Union Newspaper Publisher, Chad Wingo discuss the importance of supporting local media and what that means for our community.By KVMR-FM
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TikTok Ban, Colorado Ranchers, Kate Middleton Mother's Day Post with guest Anna Bianco!
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We've got the hilarious Anna Bianco on the pod with us. First up, Anna spills the beans on some serious workplace drama at American Apparel, namely being possibly the only employee to NOT be harassed. Then, we dive into the cutthroat competition of being a George Washington Museum tour manager. For our weekly topics, we've got some m*rder for ya. W…
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Discovering Depths: Navigating The Journey to Oneself with Viktoriya Chaplytska, VP of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps *ENCORE*
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In an episode full of love and inspiration, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Viktoriya Chaplytska, Vice President of Quality Engineering at Weedmaps. Listen in as Viktoriya takes us on a story around the world, and we dive deep into the values we cherish and the importance of learning from your own …
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Sydney Sweeney Changes the World, Willy Wonka Experience, Miami Fun Crackdown
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We're talking the big world changing issues - Sydney Sweeney bringing America back into our boob era. We also cover the Miami crackdown on fun, the 90-Day fiance colon cancer scam and the viral Willy Wonka experience that left children in tears. Follow us @risquebusinessnews @laurasogar @mae_planert and write us a kind review for a good old fashion…
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Jim Adams - Nevada Union High School Football Broadcasters and Mentor of Youth
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Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Jim Adams discuss the importance of mentoring youth and the challenges many youth face in today's world.By KVMR-FM
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Legacy Crafters: Building Legacy in Leadership - Claudia Clemente, Director of Product and Engineering at Amazon Alexa Shopping
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This episode is sponsored by Amazon Alexa Shopping! Claudia Clemente has sealed her future in an inspiring story that allows us to reflect on the magic that "all roads lead to home" -- or in this case, Amazon. In this episode, Lisa Mae Brunson, Founder of Wonder Women Tech, and the Host of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, take a trip down memory…
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Bia Navarro, Brazilian-born musician/artist community leader
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Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing chats with Brazilian-born Bia Navarro. She is a local musician & artist living in California for 14 years and known for her cultural, musical, and educational contributions. She is involved with NorCal Curumim (coo-hu-mean) which is Brazilian for native child, a local cultural foundation. She coor…
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Young Thug YSL Lawyer goes to Jail on Gang Charges, SBF Jail Photo, Ruby Franke Charged
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This week on the pod the ladies are talking the #GotProof lawyer, Nicole Fegan, who got so involved in her trial with gang YSL (not Yves St Laurent) that she ended up locked up herself. We check in on our boy SBF who is making friends in jail and get an update on Neuralink human trials. We also discuss the Momfluencer, Ruby Franke, who got locked u…
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Unveiling Enchantment: Journeying and Finding Magic on the Road Less Traveled with Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution *ENCORE*
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In this Encore of the debut episode of the Wonder Women Tech Show Podcast, Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews the lovely Kimberly Wilson, Vice President, Multi-Platform Marketing for The Walt Disney Company Platform Distribution. In this episode we learn how Kimberly discovered the "happiest place on …
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This is for all the other authors out there! The best allies for your work are other authors. Using examples of both authors who have behaved badly and authors who have lifted each other up, Cassie and Theresa discuss what has been helpful in their own careers and how to navigate the murky waters of successful publishing. Happy listening!…
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When eBay Executives Sent a Massachusetts Couple a FETAL PIG to Intimidate Them
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This week we’ve got a story we can’t even believe is true - the time that eBay cyber-stalked (and in-person stalked) a Massachusetts couple for writing them a bad review. Talk about not being able to take a dose of your own medicine! The girls go into the story of Ina and David Steiner who ran the newsletter and website, EcommerceBytes for sellers …
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Lori Burkart Frank interviews Sean Grayson City Manager for Nevada City. Sean graduated as a valedictorian from Nevada Union High School and has spent his career in public service from every rank in the fire service, including Fire Chief of the City of Rialto to Interim City Manager, to coming back home to be City Manager in Nevada City.…
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Innovating with South L.A. Tech Royalty; Cassie Betts, Founder of MISLA - Made In South LA *ENCORE*
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In today's incredibly powerful episode, host and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, Lisa Mae Brunson, talks to South L.A. Tech Royalty, Cassie Betts about her journey as a Black woman in the tech industry. Cassie is the founder of MISLA, "Made in South LA". Her incredible drive for innovation has allowed her to become the tech giant she is today. We are…
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This week, a horror enthusiast joins Cassie and Theresa to talk all about the thrills and chills in the genre. We play a guess that literary monster game, with prizes, including one for a lucky listener! Play along and see how many monsters you know just by their description. Spoiler alert for this episode! Happy listening!…
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Why Stanley Cups have Lead in them, Super Bowl Predictions, Elon Musk employee surrogate, TaylorJets
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On this week’s episode, the ladies talk football! Filmed on Super Bowl Sunday we go over Game Day predictions and commercials of the past, yes this is coming out after the Super Bowl so you get the pleasure of hearing how stupid we sounded! There’s more though! Elon Musk hired his employee, Shivon Zilis, for an unusual task that definitely required…
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Host Keith Porter helps reveal details of the life journey of Rich Crosby, a multi-faceted entrepreneur, real estate broker and developer. Rich talks about owning and operating Crosby Real Estate and Crosby Development, and his goal of mentoring others to help them identify, find and live their best life.…
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Defying Expectations and Creating Scientific Impact with Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX
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Today's encore guest is Dr. Joyonna Gamble-George, MHA, Ph.D., co-founder of SciX; a community-minded biotech and device development company searching for data science-based methods to combat brain disorders and other health issues. Listen in as host Lisa Mae Brunson interviews the amazing Dr. Joyonna. This episode not only explores her complex pat…
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Scott Mikal-Heine, Twin Ridges School District
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Host Brian Buckley interviews Twin Ridges School District Superintendent Scott Mikal-Heine, who describes his childhood growing up on the South side of Chicago, his switch from being a builder to an educator, and his current perspectives on education and role of schools in a community.By KVMR-FM
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Shane Gillis returns to SNL, Korean Fried Toothpick Challenge, Neuralink kicks off HUMAN brain chip trials
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We've got a February story round-up! This week we're talking about the comeback story of the century *dramatic* - Shane Gillis's return to SNL as a host! 5 years after his off-color jokes got him fired, he's back as a guest host with a Budlight sponsorship thrown in the mix. Cheers to that! Then we chat about a viral tide-pod-inspired challenge swe…
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Embrace and Empower: Unveiling the Power of Sisterhood and Identity with Fionnghuala O'Reilly, Miss Universe Ireland 2019 *ENCORE*
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Today Lisa Mae Brunson, Host of the Podcast and Founder of Wonder Women Tech, interviews Fionnghuala O'Reilly, Correspondent for Mission Unstoppable (CBS), Miss Universe Ireland 2019 and NASA Datanaut! With a background in engineering Fionnghuala is passionate about advocating for women in STEAM, and hopes to be an inspiring role model for future g…
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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce a PR relationship?
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We're pulling back the curtain on the dollars and cents behind THE celebrity PR (?!) relationship, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Join us as we dissect the lucrative business of crafting public images that helped make the NFL an additional $330M this season. We also dig into the undeniable rise of NFL star Travis Kelce from the field to the cover o…
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Cassie and Theresa have a brilliant guest who talks about extensive edits, releasing a dystopian novel post-pandemic, and sheds light on Type 1 Diabetes and the reality of living with the autoimmune disease.By Cassie Mae
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