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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. Travel is the ultimate accelerator for personal growth and can be the root catalyst for the pivots and plot twists we make in our lives. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday from Rising Nature Retreats - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show yo ...
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Author, feminist, gay rights activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover leads a rigorous exchange of ideas with America’s political and cultural newsmakers. In the spirit of William F. Buckley Jr.’s iconic “Firing Line,” Hoover engages with thought leaders on the pivotal issues moving the nation forward. New podcast episodes drop weekly, and sometimes more, featuring bonus content you won’t hear on TV.
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035: Finding Your Identity and Conscious Travel Rituals with Ashley Brown of The Conscious Crop
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Travel has the power to transform us, not just by the destinations we explore but through the profound realizations and connections we forge along the way. Ashley Brown’s journey is a testament to this transformative power, encapsulated beautifully in our soulful and heartfelt conversation. From Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Parker, Colorado, and ma…
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Trump allies indicted in Arizona: GOP Maricopa election official Stephen Richer responds
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Margaret Hoover sits down with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer – a Republican election official in Arizona’s most populous county – to discuss the new indictment of allies of Donald Trump for their fake elector scheme in 2020 and how he’s preparing for the 2024 election. Richer recalls the “unrelenting” pressure that Arizona officials faced…
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Scrutinizing Donald Trump’s first criminal trial with Melissa Murray
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As Donald Trump’s first criminal trial begins, Margaret Hoover sits down with NYU law professor Melissa Murray to discuss the historic proceedings and what prosecuting a former president means for America. Murray, co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, breaks down the charges filed by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, addresses the challenges of selecting…
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034: Volunteering with the Peace Corps and Finding Love Through Travel with Madison Mengueme
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Travel is more than moving from one place to another; it's a journey of personal transformation and growth. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, we had the pleasure of diving into the remarkable journey of Madison Bailey Mengueme, a true embodiment of how travel can profoundly shape one’s life. Madison's journey weaves in culture, …
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The case for a colorblind America with Coleman Hughes
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Coleman Hughes, author of “The End of Race Politics,” joins Margaret Hoover to lay out his argument against race-based policies and in favor of a colorblind approach. Hughes, host of the Conversations with Coleman podcast, traces the roots of his colorblind philosophy from the Civil War through the civil rights era, making the case that leaders lik…
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Futurist Ari Wallach on building a better tomorrow
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Futurist Ari Wallach joins Margaret Hoover to discuss “A Brief History of the Future,” his new PBS series exploring the ideas and technologies that could help humanity build better tomorrows. Wallach reflects on the “intertidal” moment society currently faces and explains why he believes decisions made in the years ahead will have ramifications for…
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033: Crossing The Ocean on a Paddleboard - Philanthropy & Travel with Romi Wallach of The Daily Drip
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In this episode of Transform with Travel, Romi Wallach joins me to talk about her journey from moving her young family from Toronto to Miami to co-founding The Daily Drip, a platform that empowers South Florida businesswomen, and exemplifies how travel and challenging oneself can lead to profound personal growth. Romi’s journey shifts when her fami…
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Saving Gen Z from smartphones and social media with Jonathan Haidt
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Margaret Hoover sits down with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt to discuss how social media and smartphones have rewired childhood and put the mental health of a generation of kids at risk. Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation,” argues a surge in anxiety and depression among Gen Z is a consequence of constant smartphone use that has crowded o…
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Time to abolish the Electoral College? A Firing Line forum
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Margaret Hoover hosts a forum at Hofstra University on whether America should abolish the Electoral College with writers Jesse Wegman and Trent England. Wegman, author of “Let the People Pick the President” and a member of The New York Times editorial board, makes the case that the current system is unfair and undemocratic, empowering a handful of …
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032. Embracing Play & MicroAdventures with Carly Jean Wright of The Vibrant Mama Method
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Are you looking for more joy, play and adventure in your life? In today's episode, we speak with Carly Jean Wright, Founder of The Vibrant Mama Method. She's a Somatic & Energetic Healing Facilitator for moms and women navigating life’s biggest transitions, and she's a proud boy mom. Carly dives deep into how we can support yourselves emotionally, …
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Two conservatives debate the impact of Trump 2.0
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In a special Firing Line forum recorded before a student audience at Hofstra University, Margaret Hoover talks to conservatives Amanda Carpenter and Mike Gonzalez about the potential ramifications of another Donald Trump presidency. Carpenter, a writer and editor for Protect Democracy, believes a second Trump term would be far more damaging than th…
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031. Travel with Purpose - How To Connect with Communities to Build a Better World with David O’Connor
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Are you interested in taking your travels to the next level through connection, service and purpose? Would you like to make a positive impact when you travel? In today's episode, David O'Connor with Global Shapers is on the pod, discussing his lifelong commitment to travel, building community and giving back. David travels all over the world, as th…
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030. Routines, Restarts & Micro Moments of Joy in Family Travel with Kelly Tolliday
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In today's episode, your host, Kelly Tolliday, discusses her most recent trip to Southeast Asia with her family of 4, and goes over what she learned as a traveling family. In Episode 25, Kelly discussed her top Mindset Hacks, Tricks and Travel Podcasts to make traveling with kids a little less stressful. But this month, she dives DEEP into the less…
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029. Overcoming Fears to Live The Life Of Your Dreams with Pedro & Sel Perez | Nomads with Kids
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In today's episode, we chat with Sel & Pedro Perez from Nomads with Kids on their experience of overcoming internal and external fears to be able travel through Central America for 8 months. This trip changed the course of their life, and they now travel full time as a family of 3 with their daughter Sol. Because of their experiences, they created …
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‘Life After Power’ author Jared Cohen on why the post-presidency matters
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Margaret Hoover sits down with Jared Cohen, author of “Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House,” to discuss the unique role of the post-presidency in American democracy. Cohen’s book explores how different ex-presidents have handled being out of power from Thomas Jefferson to George W. Bush. He explain…
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028. Teaching English in Thailand with Kelly Tolliday
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Are you interested in teaching English in a foreign country? Our host, Kelly Tolliday, honestly and openly discusses her experience of teaching English in Thailand in 2015 - the good, the bad and the ugly. She outlines what to look out for in a program, the red flags to avoid and the benefits of teaching English and living in a new country. What We…
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BET co-founder Sheila Johnson on ‘Walking through Fire’ and the secrets to her success
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Entrepreneur Sheila Johnson–who co-founded BET and went on to become America’s first Black female billionaire–sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss her memoir and the personal and professional obstacles she has overcome to achieve success. Johnson, who recently released “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph,” reflects on her c…
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027. How To Navigate Homesickness with Darren Jonathon | Average Joe Down Under
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Do you want to live overseas or travel long term but worry about missing home or feeling lonely? In today's episode, Darren Jonathon speaks with us candidly about his experience of moving from Northern Ireland to Australia and what his journey has been like as an expat for over a decade. Darren started the blog and instagram Average Joe Down Under …
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Gen. David Petraeus on deadly drone attack: ‘They can not get away with this’
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Retired Gen. David Petraeus sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss retaliation for a fatal drone attack on U.S. troops in Jordan, as well as the latest developments in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Petraeus, co-author of Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine, offers insight into the Biden administration’s deliberations on a res…
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U.S. antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt: This is a ‘defining moment’ for western democracies
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Deborah Lipstadt, the State Department’s special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, joins Margaret Hoover to talk about the surge of hatred against Jews worldwide since October 7th and why she considers it a threat to democracy. Lipstadt, who has studied antisemitism and Holocaust denialism for decades, details the double standard she sees i…
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026. Balancing a Life of Adventure & Stability and Not Rushing Through Life with Diana Smith
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Do you want to create a life of adventure, but also stability at home? In today's episode, I chat with my friend Diana Smith, boy mom, business owner and book lover. We discuss the delicate balance of family travel, adventure and stability within the home. She talks about her lessons in learning how to loosen the grips of control of the future and …
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NH Gov. Chris Sununu wants Haley over Trump: ‘I’m so tired of losing with this guy’
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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu sits down with Margaret Hoover in Concord to make his case for Nikki Haley ahead of next week’s pivotal Republican presidential primary. Sununu explains why he believes the former South Carolina governor is well-positioned to take on Donald Trump despite Trump’s decisive victory in Iowa and how his state’s indepe…
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025. Top Mindset Hacks, Strategies and Travel Products to Travel with Kids with Ease
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After traveling to over 40 countries and now 10 countries with her children, Kelly Tolliday of Rising Nature Retreats is here today on a solo episode to discuss her top mindset hacks, travel strategies and products to help make traveling with kids as easy and stress-free as possible. What We Discuss: How to regulate your own emotions How to calm se…
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‘There is no end in sight,’ GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales says of the border crisis
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Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales sits down with Margaret Hoover to talk about the record influx of migrants at the southern border and what it will take for Washington to confront the crisis. Gonzales, whose district includes nearly half the U.S.-Mexico border, explains why the surge of migration is happening now, how it is different from previo…
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024. Building a Freedom-Filled Life with Shay Brown | Bucketlist Bombshells
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to work online and travel the world? Are you living away from home and finding it hard to build a community? This week on Transform with Travel, Shay Brown of the Bucketlist Bombshells joins us to discuss her journey of running a thriving community of 100,000+ women, teaching them how to build, grow and scale t…
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Tim Alberta explains Trump’s ‘chokehold’ on the evangelical vote
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Journalist Tim Alberta joins Margaret Hoover to discuss his reporting on the corruption of the evangelical movement by partisan politics and the role of the church in the ascendance of Donald Trump. Alberta, the son of an evangelical preacher and author of “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” explains why the church has aligned behind Trump, pr…
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New Podcast Episode: 2023 Year in Review & What’s to Come in 2024
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Congress and appropriations reporter Jenn Shutt joins Laura to wrap up the year: appropriations, international supplemental funding, NDAA and what’s unprecedented, unusual -and usual- about this year. Shutt notes that the House has been “building the rollercoaster as they’re riding it”. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jenn-Shu…
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023. Create your Bucketlist Goals for 2024
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Sick of writing out your resolutions each year? Let's switch up the narrative and create our 2024 Bucket List instead! Sure, a bucket list can include places you want to travel to, but at its core, a bucket list is a list of experiences you want to have in your life. This year, we are writing out our personal and professional goals as part of our B…
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022. Top Retreat Moments of 2023 with Kelly & Chloe
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Happy Holidays from RNR Founders - Kelly & Chloe! In our December episode, we discuss our top favorite moments on retreat this year. From Dominican Republic to Greece to Costa Rica, we have some epic stories and lessons learned that we can't wait to share with you. What We Discuss: Ziplining & Mud Ceremonies Dominican Republic Retreat What is the 3…
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021. Creating a Career Around Your Passion For Travel with Canden Schwantes
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Can your passion for travel and your career coexist? I am so excited for today’s special episode with my cousin Canden Arciniega — historian, owner of international tour company, Free Tours By Foot, and homeschooling mother of two. She shares her story of forging her own path to combine her love of history, leading groups and travel into a successf…
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ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt on progressive antisemitism and college campus hypocrisy
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Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League, sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the explosion of antisemitism around the world and on college campuses since the October 7th Hamas attack. Greenblatt responds to recent testimony by college presidents on Capitol Hill, accusing schools of hypocrisy in their handl…
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020. Create Sleep Routines for Kids While Traveling with Michelle Hansley
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Are you anxious or worried about how to help support your baby's sleep while you travel? Is it hard for you to "relax" when you travel with your kids because you worry about sleep? In today’s episode, we're joined by Michelle Hansley, a certified sleep consultant whose journey with her two daughters ignited her passion for promoting healthy sleep h…
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Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez says democracy is ‘very fragile’
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Margaret Hoover sits down with exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez to discuss his efforts to advance democracy in his home country and around the world. Lopez, who spent nearly four years in solitary confinement under Nicolas Maduro’s regime before fleeing the country in 2020, reflects on how life has changed in Venezuela under a rep…
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019. How to Travel with Kids with Less Stress & Anxiety with Emily Calvo, LMHC
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Do you feel stressed and anxious about the thought of traveling with your children? Do you worry about major meltdowns in airports, unsure of how to cope? Do you ever feel guilty for taking a trip without your children? In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Calvo, LMHC and certified perinatal mental health provider. Born in Venezuela and now l…
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018. Experience Slow Living In Europe with Rising Nature Retreats
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What is Slow Living? And why is it important to slow down in your day-to-day life? In this week’s podcast, Rising Nature Retreats Founders, Kelly Tolliday and Chloe Ravel, sit down in their monthly conversation on Transform with Travel. Kelly and Chloe discuss what the slow living movement is and why it is so important to them to continue to travel…
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017. Support Your Health While Traveling Using Ayurveda with Dr. Shivani Gupta
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Did you know there is an ancient science of life called Ayurveda that can transform the way you live your life? Are you curious about how to support your health while you travel? Dr. Shivani Gupta, a renowned Ayurveda practitioner & owner of Fusionary Formulas, uncovers the secrets of Ayurveda and its transformative impact on your health, especiall…
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016. Your Passport to Empowered Motherhood with Nicole Cumberbatch of The Motherhood Village
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They say every mother needs a village, but do you know where to look for your village? Did you and your partner love to travel before having kids, and now have lost your spark? Discover the empowering motherhood journey of Nicole Cumberbatch, the compassionate soul who founded The Motherhood Village in 2021. In this week’s podcast, Nicole invites y…
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GA Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger on defying Trump in 2020 and preparing for 2024
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Margaret Hoover sits down with Georgia’s Republican secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, in Atlanta to talk about his defense of the state’s 2020 election and preparations for 2024. Raffensperger, who Donald Trump asked to “find” enough votes to overturn the election, discusses the Republican Party’s embrace of voter fraud conspiracy theories, a…
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015. Finding Purpose & Meaning through Challenges with Chris Astill Smith
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to take on an intense physical challenge? Do you want to find more meaning and purpose in your life? In today's episode, Kelly speaks with Chris Astill Smith, an ex-long distance marathon swimmer, world traveller, entrepreneur and father. Chris took on the challenge of swimming the English Channel in 2017, and …
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Fmr. Amb. to Israel Tom Nides on Israel’s race against the clock
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides joins Margaret Hoover to discuss Israel’s response to the October 7th Hamas attack and why he believes the next 30 days may be the most important in the country’s history. As Israel draws international scrutiny for its tactics, Nides addresses the challenges Israel faces in Gaza as it attempts to limit …
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Matt, Mark, and Josh discuss the Speaker’s election, the CR dilemma, and a few other odds and ends. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Speaker-Johnson-pod.mp3 The post Speaker Johnson and the CR dilemma first appeared on GAI.By Government Affairs Institute
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014. Adventures Fill Our Lives with Stories to Tell
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A dear friend recently asked me, "Why did you become so passionate about traveling and sharing travel inspiration with the world?" This question sent me on a self-reflective journey of my own travel origin story, and I share my story with you on this solo episode. In today's episode, I talk about: My family's history of travel in the 70's & 80's My…
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013. Storytelling is the Key to Connection with Miri Rod
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What stories can you tell about the adventures of your life? How do you use stories to connect with others in your life? I am so honored to welcome Miri Rodriguez to the podcast. Miri is a globally recognized Storyteller for Microsoft, bestselling author of Brand Storytelling and owner of Be Mindful Be Happy. She's a leading Latina woman in in the …
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Kimberly Kagan on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza–and Iran’s role in both
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Kimberly Kagan, founder and president of the Institute for the Study of War, talks to Margaret Hoover about the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, why they matter, and how they are connected. The military historian who advised U.S. commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan assesses Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza and the potential challenges of waging …
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012. Building Community through Arts, Wellness & Travel with Evan Snow
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Are you inspired by arts, music & culture? Do you love visiting cities that support the arts and have incredible events for you to experience? Are you seeking connection and community but not sure where to start? In today's episode, we speak with Evan Snow, who is an arts advocate, community builder, creative entrepreneur, and author of Learning To…
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Mitch Daniels warns soaring federal debt will lead to ‘enormous social betrayal’
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Republican Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana and president of Purdue University, sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the dangers of rising federal debt, education reform, and fixing America’s broken politics. Daniels, who worked for Ronald Reagan and served as director of President George W. Bush’s Office of Management and Budget,…
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011. From Broke Travel Blogger to Multi Six-Figure CEO with Jen Morilla
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Are you going through a challenging time and not sure how you will ever feel "alive" again? In today's episode, we chat with Jennifer Morilla about how she went from a broke travel blogger to running a half a million dollar online business. Jen navigated the devastating loss of her brother at the young age of 21, and learned how to come alive again…
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Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer on Israel, Iran, and averting a ‘nightmare scenario’
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Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer joins Margaret Hoover to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and the next phase of Israel’s war against Hamas. Schanzer, a senior vice president at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains why Israel has delayed its expected ground invasion of Gaza, how the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas compl…
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010. Why Travel is so Transformative & Healing with Chloe Ravel
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to go on a retreat? Are you feeling the call to see the world, but want to do so with a supportive community? In today's episode, I have the honor of speaking with my beautiful business partner, and the other half of Rising Nature Retreats - Chloe Ravel. Chloe is a yoga & meditation teacher, a vibrational thera…
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009. Use Astrology To Plan Your Travels with Zoe Cardiff
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Planning a big trip or move? Feeling restless in your daily life? Consult your Astrology Chart! Did you know that your Astrology Chart could tell you when you should travel? In today's episode, we talk with Zoe Cardiff - Astrology Expert & Tarot Reader, based in South Florida. Zoe has spent the last decade of her life traveling the world and diving…
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