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You know that feeling when you see a break in the clouds? After the storm, a ray of sun shines through, and without even thinking about it, you relax and take in the moment of gratitude. This is My Silver Lining is what we like to call a “pozcast” that brings that feeling to your ears and your hearts. That’s right, a “pozcast”! Not just a good news story, but one that celebrates the gifts of connection and community that come through periods of challenge. Each week, This is My Silver Lining ...
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Real Estate Icons is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of personal style in the fast-paced world of real estate. Hosted by Afton Porter, a trusted stylist and image consultant for realtors, this show delves into the transformative power of a polished, professional appearance. Each episode offers actionable tips and inspiring stories from top real estate professionals who have successfully leveraged their personal style to elevate their careers. Whether you're just starting out or you' ...
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New Year, New Season: Embracing Hope and Possibility
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3:13Welcome to a brand-new season of This is My Silver Lining! As we step into the new year, host Ingrid Busson-Hall reflects on the journey of creating this podcast, its mission to inspire hope and resilience, and the exciting plans ahead. This season will feature more extraordinary stories of courage, kindness, and gratitude—reminders that even in li…
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Time to Think: The Art of Wise Thinking with Dan Kowalski
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49:49In this thought-provoking episode of This is My Silver Lining, I sit down with Dan Kowalski, founder of Plan A Thinking and author of W.I.S.E. Choices at Work: Go From Doubting to DECISIVE When the Clock is Ticking. Dan's mission is to empower individuals and teams to make better decisions through deliberate and disciplined thinking. From his humbl…
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Grateful Hearts, Open Minds: How Optimism Fuels Curiosity and Resilience, an Inspiring Conversation with Bill Burke
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44:03In this inspiring episode, we speak with Bill Burke, founder of the Optimism Institute and host of the Bluesky podcast, about the powerful link between optimism and gratitude. Bill shares his perspectives on how life’s toughest challenges ultimately shape us into better, more empathetic people, and how being grateful for these experiences opens us …
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Miracles Revisited: Jean Trebek and Alison Martin on the Power of Friendship
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1:05:18In this heartfelt conversation, InsideWink co-creators and co-hosts Jean Trebek, widow of Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, and actress, Alison Martin, explore the transformative power of friendship, everyday miracles, grief, and compassion. Jean reflects on her journey of loss and resilience, sharing deeply personal experiences of losing her brother at …
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Flat Fashionistas: Becky Johnson and Tracy Friden on Creating Flatwear Clothing a Brand for Women Who Go Flat After a Mastectomy
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55:47When faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and reconstruction options, Becky Johnson was unequivocal: she wanted the cancer out, and she wanted to minimize the need for additional surgeries. She opted for an aesthetic flat closure after her double mastectomy. She never expected that this decision would take her from the w…
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Picture Perfect: Expert Tips for Planning Your Ideal Branding Headshot
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12:35Grab your color analysis here: Color Experience Description: Episode #133 In this episode, we cover everything you need to know to plan the perfect branding headshot. From choosing your best colors and selecting the ideal location to background recommendations and social media tips, we've got you covered. Tune in to ensure your next headshot truly …
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Chromatic Edge: Color Analysis for Real Estate Dominance
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22:04Join me as I discuss the reasons why you need to know the best colors for your wardrobe and how to pick your best branding colors. How to tell when your branding colors work for you and against you. Book your color analysis with me here: Color Analysis with Branding Color Confirmation Usueful Resources: Sign up for the weekly ICON INSIDER: Icon Ins…
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The Psychological Power of Image in Luxury Real Estate
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16:26Curating your personal brand Image: The Psychological Power of Image in Luxury Real Estate The luxury real estate market isn't just about beautiful properties – it's about understanding the mindset of affluent clients. By grasping the psychology behind luxury consumption, you can position yourself as the go-to agent for high-net-worth individuals. …
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A Father's Perspective on Grief, Growth and Gratitude: a Conversation with Amiel Handelsman
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50:14Amiel Handelsman opens up about his personal experience of loss and grief and how he found healing power in his discovery of positive psychology. Amiel discusses the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief, particularly for men and removing the taboos. He shares his experience of losing his first child in the hospital after a preterm live …
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We Should all be Daydreamers: Nik Venios on Human Creativity and the Gift of Resilience
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55:21Nik Venios, founder of The Ideas Agency, shares his journey of resilience and creativity. When Nik lost his mother to breast cancer at age eight it made him an outlier. The transformational impact of her death wasn’t all negative, he says. It provided him the the ability to always look at problems from a range of perspectives. Nik discusses his ear…
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Style Challenge Week 6: Create a Casual Expensive Look from your Closet
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19:56The fashion industry would love for you to believe that being stylish is about buying all the new fashion trends. The pressure to own the latest and greatest. Making you feel like the wonderful wardrobe pieces you have worked hard to earn and love to wear are no longer relevant. Or how about this gem... Wear whatever you love. Like, if you spend en…
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A Remarkable Little Boy and the Universal Bond of Grief with Heather Straughter
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47:26Heather shares her experience of losing Jake, her four-year-old son, after a still undiagnosed illness that caused constant seizures. Heather emphasizes the importance of breaking the taboo on grief and finding the light in difficult situations. She and her husband Brian started Jake's Help From Heaven, a nonprofit organization to provide support f…
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Find a Way to Do the Favor: Golf Pro Mike Bennett on Big Dreams, Resilience, and Helping Others
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47:03Mike knew he wanted to be a professional golfer when he was five years old. He talks to us about how he made his big dream come true as a golf pro. We explore how he and his business partner, Andy Plummer, created the Stack & Tilt System of golf instruction through intense study and data analysis long before artificial intelligence was a thing. Mik…
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Style Challenge Week 5: Crafting Your Personal Brand Through Fashion
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16:00You are successful and you know your great at what you do but business growth has slowed and you're getting price objections at your current price even though you know you need to raise them, you are in the freind zone. You need to showcase your authority in your industry and you do that through your personal brand. Then the Iconic Women Mastermind…
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From Gray to Open Skies: Travel Expert Lindsey Epperly on Growing as a Leader through Vulnerability
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42:39Just in time for Spring Break and with a special nod to National Optimism Month, we're thrilled to bring you this inspirational interview with Travel Expert, Lindsey Epperly, the CEO of JetSet World Travel. Lindsey shares some of her most difficult challenges as an entrepreneur in the travel industry during a global pandemic. She also talks to us o…
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Book you free Style Audit ---> HERE In this podcast you will learn who needs a personal brand and why. The steps you need to take to guide the words you visual brand image is saying. Know Your Personal Style Pick 3-4 core value words that represent your personal brand Pull an outfit from your personal style that represent those words Be sure the ou…
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Style Challenge Week 4: Mastering Colors That Make You Shine
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17:52Is this episode you will learn: Why the colors we wear matters What is the color code system I use How to discover our best colors Knowing the colors that look best on you will help you shine in your photographs that you use for your marketing materials, website, and social media photos. If you are ready to standout as a category of one in your ind…
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The Quick-Fix Trap: Why Instant Makeovers Don't Last
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14:32Book Your Call Here ----> 1:1 Consultation with Afton The Makeover Myth Makeovers, while exciting and dramatic, often fail to deliver lasting transformation. This is because they tend to focus on external changes rather than addressing the root causes of dissatisfaction with one's appearance. They create an illusion of change, but beneath the surfa…
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Style Challenge Week 3: Crafting Quiet Luxury from Your Closet
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16:16Lear more about the next Iconic Women Mastermind here ---- > Iconic Women Mastermind In this episode, we'll be exploring the concept of quiet luxury - a minimalist, elegant aesthetic that speaks volumes about your sophisticated taste and powerful persona. Here's what you can expect: Shirt Selection: We'll start by helping you select the perfect shi…
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Empowered by Style: How Realtor Shelby Purdy Enhanced Her Confidence and Style
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27:05Book your complimentry Style Audit with Afton Porter: BOOK HERE Find Shelby Purdy on Instagram: HERE Find the jewelry company she mentions: Mountain Sun Creations Join the Iconic Women Mastermind ---> HERE Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftonporter/ Join the Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/styleguidesociety F…
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Style Challenge Week 2: Quiet Luxury Styling of the Little White Dress
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10:29Join the style challenge Facebook group to watch the style challenge videos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/styleguidesociety How to Style the Little White Dress for a Timeless Luxury Look With the arrival of spring 2024, it's time to refresh your wardrobe and embrace the latest fashion trends. As a woman in midlife, your sartorial elegance is the…
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Embracing Personal Style with Kate Spade's 'It's So You': A Deep-Dive Book Review
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20:52Remeber to write a review for your chance to win the book, "It's So You: The Joy of Personal Style." I will announce the winner on the first podcast of march. Get on the waitlist for the Iconic Women Mastermind - HERE You know how some fashion books make you feel like there's a right and wrong way to dress? Well, "It's So You: The Joy of Personal S…
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Style Challenge Week 1: Red Shoes & Makeup Brushes
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9:59Hello Style Icon! I am starting a new episode every week that is a style challenge to help you make small changes that will make a big impact to help you feel more polished and stylish. Today is Week 1! These will drop on Tuesdays. To join the Iconic Women Mastermind - JOIN HERE One healthy habit: Wash your makeup brushes weekly. I share examples o…
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Unveiling the Iconic Women Mastermind with Afton Porter
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17:58Learn More ---> Iconic Women Mastermind What's inside the Iconic Women Mastermind with Afton Porter: Week 1: January 31st - 11am LA / 2pm NY / 7pm London Lesson 1: Color Confidence & Headshots (90 Minutes) Group Live Lesson on Color & Coaching Color Analysis Headshot Photo Training Collaboration with Like-minded Women Email Access to Afton Week 2: …
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Register for the workshop starting January 23rd: Register Here I hope you enjoy learning about the color of the year as much as I did. Learn what the new color of the year is, who should wear it and who shouldn't and how you can incorporate it into your home. Follow Afton here: Website: https://aftonporter.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a…
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Style Insight: Body Thoughts to Wardrobe Confidence
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11:02Sign up for the next Style Challnege: HERE Today, I want to touch upon a topic close to our hearts: the profound impact our thoughts about our bodies can have on our personal style journey. In our style evolution, self-awareness is the key that unlocks a wardrobe that truly resonates with who we are. Here's why being mindful of the thoughts we have…
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Patience and Presence: Sabrina Mallick Peterson on Entrepreneurship and Life’s Priorities
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53:09The daughter of immigrant parents, Sabrina was the consummate high achiever growing up. An Ivy Leaguer with her sights on law school, she did a summer internship at a prestigious firm that changed her plans. She took a role as a fixed income analyst on Wall Street. She was young and curious; she was great at her job. By all measures, Sabrina was a …
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Boost Your Personal Brand with Style: A 3-Day Style Challenge
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16:54Register for the style challenge here ----> STYLE CHALLENGE Challenge yourself to elevate your personal style so you can be seen as the expert you are and have the confidence to rock it! If you’re a professional women who has their own business and wants to attract high-value clients to achieve your big goals in 2024... You already know you need to…
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Journey in Style: Comfortable & Chic Travel Outfits for the Holidays
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11:05Ready to elevate your professional image: Click here ----> Book a 1:1 Consultation As the holiday season approaches, we know that planning for travel, especially deciding what to wear, can be a daunting task. That's why I'm thrilled to invite you to our latest episode of the Midlife Style School podcast - "Journey in Style: Comfortable & Chic Trave…
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Color Me Branded: Mastering the Art of Color in Personal Brand Photography
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12:56Ready to elevate your personal brand image? Schedule your Complimentry 1:1 Coaching Consultation In the ever-evolving world of personal branding, visibility is key. One of the most effective ways to increase this visibility and elevate your brand image is through professional photography. A well-executed photoshoot can help your brand stand out fro…
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Rocking the Wide-Leg Trend: Styling Tips and Tricks at Any Age in 2023
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18:01Show Notes Follow Afton on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aftonporter She is answering your style question on Instagram the month of November. Be sure to go give her a follow. In this episode, we dive into the resurgence of wide-leg jeans and how you can incorporate them into your wardrobe. Whether you're 20 or 60, we believe style has n…
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Learning to Walk in the Shoes of Another: a Prayer for Peace with Documentary Filmmaker and Podcaster Jamil Simon
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41:08Jamil Simon is a documentary filmmaker, development worker, peace activist and lifelong adventurer. Over the course of multiple capacity building projects across sub saharan Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, Jamil gained insights into the deep challenges associated with building and maintaining lasting peace in several conflict-ravaged areas. He…
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The Professional Image Glow-Up Assessment
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17:25Start your professioinal Glow-up Here: 1:1 Consultation The Professional Glow-Up: Assessment of Your Image Are you feeling stuck in your career? Do you need a change but don't know where to start? A Professional Glow-Up Assessment might be just what you need. In the grand theater of life, each one of us is a protagonist, a leading character with a …
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Curating Your Personal Brand Image Through Wardrobe Audits
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22:51Book your 1:1 style consultation here: Book a Call Image walking into a crowded room and be noticed, being able to charge what you're worth, and opportunities are coming to you. Sound like a dream? No, it is the power of a Personal Brand Image. A personal brand image is essentially how you present yourself to the world. It's a unique combination of…
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How a Tough Girl Meditates: Meredith Tapper on the Lessons She Never Expected to Learn from Boxing
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57:45For Meredith Tapper, boxing is as much about patience and persistence as it is about landing the perfect punch. Meredith is a 38-year-old lawyer from Winnipeg, Manitoba who works on Wall Street. She’s a big thinker driven by intellectual challenge who gets things done. She is also a risk taker who won't hesitate to take a solo trip to Southeast Asi…
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Fashion Forward: The Art of Handbag Selection
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11:43Fall is upon us, signaling a time of change in both the weather and our wardrobes. Often, this change includes the addition of a new handbag. Selecting a new handbag can sometimes be overwhelming, given the vast array of choices available. That's why in this week's episode of the Midlife Style School podcast, we're exploring the art of handbag sele…
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Book a 1:1 Consultation Call: Click Here Welcome to another episode of the Midlife Style School where we are delve into the exciting intersection of fasshion & mathmatics, a concept buzzing on social media called "Girl Math". In this episode, we'll explore how "Girl Math" can help us better understand the real cost of clothing and accessories. We'l…
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Join me for your Midlife Reinvetion Workshop on Wednesdays in October 2023: https://www.styleguidesociety.com/Style In today's fast-paced world, personal style is often overlooked. Many people believe that style is a superficial matter or something that only matters to celebrities and fashion influencers. However, the power of personal style goes f…
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Signs You're Ready for a Midlife Reinvention
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22:30Grab your 1:1 Consultation : Book Now Often we don't realize it when we are going through a midlife reinvention, we just know we are having a hard time. Sometimes a reivention is done very intentionally but most the time we don't see the signs in our own life and it drags on longer than necessary and the experience is less than desierable. It doesn…
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The Role Hair Color Plays In Your Wardrobe
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19:46Grab your 1:1 Style Consultation: Book Now We are talking about how your hair color affects the color of clothes you wear. I won't have you change your hair color for your clothes, like Margot Robbie did in the Barbie movie. Yes, you read that right! She had to do color treatments to make the pink clothes she wore look best with the asthetic of the…
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Mastering Your Style for Television Appearances
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14:34Schedule your free Personal Style Audit here: Personal Style Audit In today's episode we discuss why it's important to represent your personal brand well as you show up for your business on local or national news outlets. It's totally normal to be nervous for your first few news appearances. It only means you haven't done it enough times for it to …
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Not Liking Your Outfit? Maybe It's Your Attitude, Not the Clothes
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11:39Schedule your free mini session here: MINI SESSION In this enlightening episode, Afton delve into the deep connection between our thoughts, self-perception, and personal style. We explore why compliments from others sometimes fall on deaf ears, and how our thoughts, though not always factual, can significantly influence how we feel about ourselves …
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Schedule a free midlife style breakthrough call here: https://calendly.com/afton-porter/minisession Show Notes: We are told that we should increase our self love and body image but how do you actually do it? You've tried positive affirmation but it feels like a lie because you don't believe what you are saying. It's just so far off then what you ar…
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Reflecting Your Self-Image Through Personal Style Choices
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13:46Schedule a free mini session HERE Today, we're threading together an intriguing narrative around a subject that impacts all of us - the deep-seated connection between our self-image and the clothes we choose to wear. Let's embark on this journey together! Each one of us has a unique self-image, an internal portrait of who we believe we are. This im…
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Art is Messy, So Just Start Writing: Children’s Author, Erin Dionne, on the Creative Process
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54:56When she was just seven years old Erin Dionne knew she wanted to be an author. She took all the right steps - she majored in English at Boston College, she earned a Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Emerson College in Boston, and set her sights on writing the great American novel. But a chance opportunity to take a class in children’s lit…
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Defying Ageism and Embracing Your Midlife Style
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21:54Grab the free Style Secret: Unlock the Power of Color "I am like fine wine. I get better with age" - Richelle Mead Now, who says your style has to whisper just because you've hit midlife? Absolutely no one, that's who! It's time to crank up the volume on your personal style and dismiss the societal norms that have been holding us back! Join us in t…
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No Dead Ends, Only Obstacles: Restaurateur, Alex Wight, on Navigating the Challenges of Building a Successful Seasonal Business. . . on an Island!
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45:26Just off the coast of Portland, Maine, in the Casco Bay lies Great Diamond Island, the home of Crown Jewel, a unique dining hotspot where you are sure to make new friends and memories while you delight in the chef’s creative twists on seafood standards and truly smashing cocktails. A 20-minute ferry or water taxi ride will get you there, but you’ll…
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Fashion Advisory: Nordstrom Sale Top Trends
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18:42Join the Midlife Style School here ---> Midlife Style School If you want more information to hire Afton as your stylist, email [email protected] Fall 2023 Nordstrom Sale Trends List: Luxurious Fabric: Leather, Fur, Cashmere Masculine Inspired Suits: Pant or Skirt Suits Loafers Plaids and pinstripes patterns Cowgirl Asethetic Denim Skirts C…
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Driving Dignity with Dollars: Bram Zeigler, Founder of Capitalists for Shared Income, on Putting Cash in Hands of Those Who Need it Most
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46:58For Bram Zeigler, an economist and unapologetic capitalist, changing the narrative on poverty starts with dignity and self-determination. In 2021, Bram founded Capitalists for Shared Income (C4si). Inspired by the work of Milton Friedman, who advocated for a negative income tax in the late 1960s, C4si offers an innovative approach to address povert…
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Schoolhouse Rock Redux: Louise Dubé, Executive Director of iCivics, on Using Gaming to Reimagine Civics Education to Energize our Youngest Citizens
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1:01:08How do we teach students about civics and generate excitement around civic engagement in the 21st century? Like our ever-evolving American experiment, we try new tools. iCivics leverages a suite of interactive video games that put students at the center of the educational action. By the time Justice O’Connor retired from the Supreme Court, she had …
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