Best Cindi Bright Podcasts (2024)

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Office for Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates 1:03:03

4h ago1:03:03

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How is education progressing for children in Washington State? Are our black and brown students advancing and graduating at acceptable rates? What has the OSPI accomplished in Washington? Join two candidates challenging this role - Reid Saaris and Vincent Perez as they share their insights on what is needed for progress in Washington. With co-hosts…

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How Brands Can Make us Happy, with Bestselling Author and Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin 21:53

41m ago21:53

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Hello and welcome to the fortnightly podcast about macro societal shifts, exploring what they mean for all of us and how they will affect our Lives of Tomorrow. What makes you happy? This episode focuses on the huge importance of this emotion for us all, now and in the future. WGSN forecasts a very real need and desire for people to feel joy, parti…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: The Fragility of Accountability 1:04:14

4h ago1:04:14

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Have a glass of wine poured with Cindi and co-host Stefani Coverson - as they discuss the aftermath of discussing DEI. From online attacks - to the Shannon Sharpe's of the world discounting the Black Woman - hear a riveting discussion of the (unnecessary) endurance of Black Women. Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: The Aftermath of DEI - What is the cost? 1:05:39

4h ago1:05:39

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Dr. Phil recently aired a show with a full on attack of DEI. The aftermath of that show, has left advocates and talent leaders - receiving backlash from the public. From a show host who got his start from a Black woman, he now pivots to attack others who are helping others...the hypocrisy of the WM. With co hosts Erin Jones and Stefani Coverson - a…

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How to be an Influencer in the Creator Economy, with Mae Karwowski 28:07

6d ago28:07

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Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Lives of Tomorrow podcast about the macro societal shifts, exploring what they mean for all of us and how they will affect our Lives of Tomorrow. In this episode, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi discusses the future of the creator economy with Mae Karwowski, CEO and founder of Obviously, a technology-led social influencer…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Paula Sardinas, CEO FMS Global Strategies 58:45

21d ago58:45

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Paula Sardinas, CEO FMS Global Strategies joins us to give an update on progress made in Legislative Session 2024, Washington State. Paula has been incredibly insightful and advocate for Black America - her insights and advocacy as a lobbyist are invaluable to community. Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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The Future of Fashion Retail with Jane Shepherdson 29:17

22d ago29:17

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Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Lives of Tomorrow podcast about the macro societal shifts, exploring what they mean for all of us and how they will affect our Lives of Tomorrow. In this episode, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi discusses the future of fashion with Jane Shephersdson, the founder of clothing resale and rental company MyWardrobeHQ. Jane is …

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Joy Hollingsworth and Kent District 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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HeartBeat welcomes Joy Hollingsworth, Seattle City Council to provide an update on what's changing, Kent District Representatives Monica Mendoza and Cliff Cawthorn to discuss redistricting and upcoming issue on ballots in November. Celebrate South Carolina's win for Women's Basketball with Co Hosts Erin Jones and Stefani Coverson. Kent For District…

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New Kidults on the Block – Why Grown-ups Are Falling in Love with LEGO 27:33

1M ago27:33

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Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Lives of Tomorrow podcast about the macro societal shifts, exploring what they mean for all of us and how they will affect our Lives of Tomorrow. In this episode, we discuss the rise of the kidult. At WGSN, ‘kidults’ are simply put, adults that shop like children. Adults around the world are escaping the polycri…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Homeownership for Black America 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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The African American Leadership Forum joins HeartBeat to discuss it's recent work on facilitating homeownership for Black Families in Washington State. Anzhane Slaughter, a leader at the AALF joins. Commentary following on the State of Black Women - week of March 25th - with co-hosts Erin Jones, Stefani Coverson and Dr. Karen Johnson (Dr. J) Young …

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: For the love of our Children 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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Welcome Senators Lisa Wellman (D-LD 41) and Claire Wilson (D-LD 30) from the Washington State Legislature to debrief 2024 Legislative Session on the work done for our children. With the global economy demanding progress in STEM, the increased pressure on affordable child care, and the children of color being left behind, we will hear their insights…

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Forecasting Glimmers with Psychotherapist Deb Dana 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Lives of Tomorrow podcast about the macro societal shifts, exploring what they mean for all of us and how they will affect our Lives of Tomorrow. We are forecasting Glimmers for 2026. If you don’t know what they are, consider them the inspiring, positive antidote to triggers. Glimmers describe micro-moments of j…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: HealthCare in Washington State - Senator Patty Kuderer 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

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Senator Patty Kuderer has announced her run for the Washington State Insurance Commissioner. We will discuss her decision to run, what she wants to accomplish and her views on healthcare for women. With co-hosts Erin Jones, Stefani Coverson and Dr. Karen Johnson Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: The Faith of Black Women 1:02:33

2M ago1:02:33

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Religion vs Faith. The foundation for the lives of many Black Women (People). How is Faith factored into the everyday lives? What is happening in the workplace for those who "display" Faith? An engaging discussion on the lives of people who practice Faith in their everyday lives. With Co-Hosts Erin Jones, Dr Karen Johnson (Dr. J) and Stefani Covers…

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The Future of Ageing with Lyn Slater 28:44

2M ago28:44

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In this episode we discuss ageing. We are all living longer and this is creating consumer shifts, opportunities and imperatives for age-positive products and services. WGSN’s CEO Carla Buzasi welcomes fashion influencer Lyn Slater, aka the accidental icon to talk about life after influencing, the narrative around ageing, the lack of women over 50 r…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Black Women vs. Black Women 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

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With opportunities so scarce for Black women in the workplace, the tearing down of black women by black women is a real issue that needs discussing. What are some of the root causes of this? Why is there an unacceptance of each other and unwillingness to support one another? We discuss this topic along with thoughts about how this trajectory can be…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: The Attack on DEI Leadership 1:16:57

3M ago1:16:57

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DEI work is clearly under attack. Leaders who tackle this work and/or the injustices that occur, are very publicly harmed. Hear from Erin Jones, along with guests Ashley King and Rachel Kargas, who were recently interviewed by a popular television host. We will get further insight into "off camera" attacks, and what occurred by a "star" who got his…

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Nocturnal Living: Why the Future is Bright for the Night 24:22

3M ago24:22

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In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow – WGSN’s podcast about how we will live our lives in the future – we discuss nocturnal living. Director of Strategic Forecasting at WGSN, Lisa White, joins Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN, to talk about why daytime activities in many regions of the world are shifting to happen at night. Scorching temperatures are push…

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Sex, Porn, and Everything in Between, with Cindy Gallop 27:26

3M ago27:26

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WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi talks about the future of sex, sex tech investment, and how porn is impacting young people with guest Cindy Gallop. Former advertising executive Cindy is the founder of Make Love Not Porn, a user-generated video-sharing platform. A sex-tech pioneer, she aims to build a community to promote positive sexual values through user-g…

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Dancing into the Future of Luxury with Diana Verde Nieto 25:32

4M ago25:32

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How can luxury brands build a more sustainable future? What does luxury mean in a climate crisis? In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi discusses the future of luxury exploring ways brands can uphold their social and environmental responsibilities. Joining Carla to explore the evolution of the luxury market is Diana Verde Niet…

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Trends On the Run - Setting the Pace With Apple Fitness+ & Nike Running Guru 22:46

4M ago22:46

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In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi speaks to Apple Fitness+ Trainer Cory Wharton-Malcolm about running. We’ve been tracking the boom in outdoor lifestyles since 2015, and in this episode we throw the spotlight on arguably the most accessible form of exercise. We discuss the future of running, the importance of different run…

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Top Trends for 2024 - From the Multi-Species Home to Meals as Drinks 19:04

5M ago19:04

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Will the robots take over? How will brands tackle sustainability? And what will become our favourite tipple in 2024? Tune in to get the answers as we discover just some of the trends WGSN is forecasting for the coming year. Join Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN and the host of this end-of-the-year episode with her fellow WGSN guests Andrea Bell, VP of Con…

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"I Hate CEOs That Moan": Forecasting Success with WGSN’s CEO Carla Buzasi 19:04

5M ago19:04

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Normally Carla Buzasi the CEO of WGSN asks the questions in the Lives of Tomorrow podcasts. But in this special end of the year episode we turn things around and put Carla in the hot seat and ask her the questions she normally asks her guests. So listen in and find out what makes her tick, what drives her in her role as CEO of WGSN and what she thi…

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This is Not Just Trend Forecasting... It's 25 Years of WGSN x Marks & Spencer 24:01

5M ago24:01

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Let’s be honest, trend forecasting is a really unique industry. We've been global leaders in this space for 25 years, and because it’s our birthday, we’re making some noise about it. We compile and analyse information for brands to use to help them make informed decisions about the future of their business and the products they should create, whate…

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How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English 1:06:01

5M ago1:06:01

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In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both artworks are featured in my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. The conversa…

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Ending Loneliness for the Elderly with AI 25:28

6M ago25:28

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In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow, Dor Skuler, CEO and co-founder of Intuition Robotics, joins WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi to discuss the future of aged care, and how AI can play a part. How much do we think about care for the elderly, and what questions are we asking about how we will care for the elderly in the future? To address this social issue, …

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The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory 1:11:22

6M ago1:11:22

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Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its intricacies, and unraveling the layers that make art truly fascinating. The goal was to n…

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What Makes a Manager – And Do We Still Need Them? 26:22

6M ago26:22

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Do we respond best to managers or leaders, and what is the difference? CEO of WGSN, Carla Buzasi, talks about the future of management with Sarah Moore, UK head of workforce at PwC – one of the Big Four accounting firms. Sarah explains what it means to be a manager, the fine line between leading and managing, plus what the future holds for manageme…

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Shadow Work & Ancestral Healing with guest Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative [Episode 103] 52:42

6M ago52:42

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In this episode of the Cozy Hermit Coven podcast I chat with Adina Arden Cooper of Fire Bird Creative about Shadow Work and Ancestral Healing. We touch on many things including trusting your knowing, the ripple effects of healing work, the disrespect of the term “woo woo,” dream interpretation, past lives or “other lives,” the illusion of time, arc…

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How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser 1:06:04

6M ago1:06:04

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The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed into what it is now, which is a soulful, poetic, artistic exploration of not only the …

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A Soulful Glimpse Inside Art Is About Being Whole's 'The Two Fridas' Chapter 29:26

7M ago29:26

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I'm excited to announce that my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, is now live and ready to buy! Click this link to get your copy. Today, I’m thrilled to give you a sneak peek into one of my favorite chapters! Okay, it’s tough to pick a favorite chapter of the book as each one took me on such an emotional journey, but my interpretation o…

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How Electric Eels Can Teach Us to Power the Future 23:21

7M ago23:21

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In this episode we explore how systems found in nature can futureproof our lives. WGSN Consumer Tech Editor Matt Zara argues that many solutions to modern problems already exist in plants, animals and other living organisms. Matt recently published a forecast, Intelligence: Biomimicry, which looked at the evolution of designs and production methods…

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Growing with Progress: Ascending the Staircase of Self-Discovery with Carol LeBlanc 1:02:20

7M ago1:02:20

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and colleage Carol LeBlanc from Love Your Numbers Now as my guest, and together, we dive into the thought-provoking artwork Grow With Progress by Erik Johansson. This surreal photograph depicting a woman ascending a staircase inspired a chapter in my upcoming book and it offers a powerful …

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All You Need is Love – How the Polycrisis is Shifting Our Relationship with Brands 28:11

7M ago28:11

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Martina Rocca, Cultural Strategist and Foresight Lead at WGSN, talks polycrisis, shifting consumer brand relationships and what tomorrow looks like. In this episode, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi and Martina unpack what a polycrisis is, how it’s impacting our lives and what the future holds for consumer brand relationships. Martina’s forecasts on this topi…

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Unveiling Our Hidden Artists: How We Ditched The Rules And Embraced Exploration with Margaret McDonald 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

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In this episode, Margaret and I, both passionate art educators, open up about our own artistic journeys. We get real about the struggle of finding our artistic identities as teachers, grappling with imposter syndrome, of not being “good enough” or niched enough, and the “shoulds” that help us back from embracing our own art. But what we have found …

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Something Cozy This Way Comes [Episode 102] 8:00

8M ago8:00

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Something Cozy This Way Comes The sun is setting on Mountain Practice Journeys and the moon is rising on Cozy Hermit Coven. ~~~ Connect with Cozy Hermit Coven on Instagram. The card pull for this episode is from The Sacred Medicine Oracle by Asha Frost (artwork by Steph Littlebird). Support the showBy Cindy Norton Stokes

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Welcome to the Future: Does Social Media Rule the Music Industry? 27:17

8M ago27:17

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In 1979, The Buggles sang Video Killed the Radio Star. If they were to rewrite that hit today, the new title might well be TikTok Killed the Radio Star. On the one hand TikTok and other social media platforms surface music in very short snippets, so a song that lasts around three minutes stands little chance of a full airing. But on the other hand,…

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Healing Insomnia By Befriending Wakefulness with guest Emma Kobil [Episode 101] 33:46

8M ago33:46

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Here in Episode 101 I chat with Emma Kobil about healing insomnia by befriending wakefulness. We chat about what works and what doesn't, and how popular strategies for trying to sleep make the problem of insomnia worse. Emma is giving away a free 30 minute call to the first 10 people who reach out who would like to talk about their sleep and ways t…

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Why You’ll Never Reach The Finish Line [Episode 100] 7:16

8M ago7:16

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Here in Episode 100 I’m going to share with you why you’ll never reach the finish line. Support the showBy Cindy Norton Stokes

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The Future of Sex, Therapy and Relationships 28:39

8M ago28:39

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In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow, sex and relationship therapist Jordan Dixon joins WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi to talk about AI sex hotels, sexual optimisation and whether there’s a future for marriage. Jordan is a psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist who runs a busy private practice in London, and is also an associate at The Thought House …

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Honoring Yourself As A Sensitive Therapist with guest April Snow [Episode 99] 26:12

8M ago26:12

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Here in Episode 99 I chat with April Snow about how to honor yourself as a sensitive therapist and business owner. Highly Sensitive Therapists (HSTs) are naturally more empathetic, perceptive, and impacted by their work with clients. To bypass burnout, it's essential to look within to create a practice that aligns with your needs on every level - f…

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How to Save the Planet with Gaia Vince 25:30

9M ago25:30

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The climate crisis is an existential threat unlike any we have ever faced, but can its consequences also be its solutions? In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow, award-winning science and environment writer Gaia Vince joins WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi to talk about climate change, and climate solutions. Gaia left a career in journalism to undertake a firs…

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Healing The Witch Wound [Episode 98] 9:53

9M ago9:53

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Here in Episode 98 I talk about how to go about healing the witch wound by first recognizing how it shows up in your life. Episode 98 Show Notes ~~~ Healing The Witch Wound Retreat (October 2023) Witch Wound Books… Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic by Lisa Lister Heal The Witch Wound: Reclaim Your Magic And Step Into Your Power by Celeste Lar…

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Less Sex, More Toys and the Future of Sexual Awareness in Asia 27:31

9M ago27:31

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Why is a sexual revolution happening in Asia-Pacific, and how is it impacting global sexual awareness? In this episode of Lives of Tomorrow, WGSN CEO Carla Buzasi is joined by Debbie Yong, WGSN’s Senior Strategist for Insight in APAC, to find out why. Beyond sexual awareness, Carla and Debbie talk about shifting attitudes towards marriage in the re…

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Black Women at a Crossroads 1:11:28

9M ago1:11:28

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So often Black women struggle whether to speak out and face consequences or conform to pressures in order to feed families. As we discuss the types of situations often faced, the conundrum of Black progress and what is required often conflicts with what is. Regular commentary from Stefani Coverson, CEO Jamii Pae Consulting, Erin Jones, Education Co…

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What Is The Witch Wound? [Episode 97] 12:12

9M ago12:12

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Here in Episode 97 I answer the question, what is the witch wound? Episode 97 Show Notes ~~~ Healing The Witch Wound Retreat (October 2023) Tarot Book… Fearless Tarot: How To Give A Positive Reading In Any Situation by Elliot Adam Witch Wound Books… Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic by Lisa Lister Heal The Witch Wound: Reclaim Your Magic And …

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Emily Northrup Housing Information 1:00:43

9M ago1:00:43

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For Washington State residents, hear programs for housing assistance. Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Black Women's Leadership 1:04

9M ago1:04

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Hear Aaron Reader, Director of Diversity at Seattle Theatre Group share an opportunity for Leadership Development in the Arts and commentary from Erin Jones and Stefani Coverson on Black Women's Leadership. Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Targeted Black Candidates in Washington State 1:02:35

9M ago1:02:35

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Hear from candidate Mary Anderson for Judge in Snohomish County and Jamika Scott, candidate for Tacoma City Council and the targeting they are experiencing. Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: Targeting of Black Women 1:02:14

9M ago1:02:14

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Hear commentary about the targeting and takedown of Black women in Corporate America, the 400+ black women missing in Oakland, California. Support the Show.By Cindi Bright

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