Best Ellen Early Podcasts (2024)

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Stewart Lee knows the rigours of ‘animal costume work’ and why great comedy is about shock 48:50

2h ago48:50

48:50

Stewart Lee – beloved writer, columnist and stand-up - was on the podcast in 2022 talking about the first records he bought, immensely funny and fascinating, and we’ve been praying for an excuse to get him back since. And it’s here! - he’s on tour again and his ‘Basic Lee’ show is on Sky/Now TV on July 20. This covers his first memories of live ent…

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Episode 4.4. Abortion in Early Modern Italy 52:56

1h ago52:56

52:56

Just this week, all but two Senate Republicans voted against the Right to Contraception Act. At the same time, the GOP is calling for a nationwide ban on abortion. But what happens when abortion is banned? It happened in Italy in 1588…but it didn’t work. It was overturned only three years later in 1591. This week, Jess talks to Dr John Christopoulo…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 27:09

20m ago27:09

27:09

In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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245. Marijuana Minister: Celebrating Pride With Stereotypes Podcast 31:35

4d ago31:35

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This month, we are celebrating Pride with a brand new series! We’ll explore how the 1980s AIDS crisis in San Francisco led to the birth of medical cannabis and sparked a national legalization movement. Before our series begins next week, we hope you’ll enjoy an episode from the Stereotypes: Straight Talk from Queer Voices podcast, hosted by award-w…

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How Springsteen went “six deep”, fictional rock hacks and who’s more conservative than Liam Gallagher? 46:24

1h ago46:24

46:24

You’ll always find us in the kitchen at parties, near the hoppy summer ale and sausage rolls and, and this week discussing … … he hasn't changed his look or sound for 30 years: is there a more conservative concept than Liam Gallagher? And how he became the one-man Oasis. … the eye-watering sum Kevin Hart made from Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. … …

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Eath911 Podcast: World Ocean Day Special -- Blueprints for Coastal Adaptation 1:27:26

2h ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Join the Earth911 podcast community for a special World Ocean Day conversation, Blueprints for Coastal Adaptation, keynoted by ocean advocate Ashlan Cousteau of EarthEcho International and Voyacy. Hear nine experts working at the cutting edge of biodiversity restoration, climate mitigation, and financial engineering about how to construct a blue ec…

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Jon Savage - Dusty’s wig, Bowie’s bombshell and how gay pop culture changed music 34:04

31m ago34:04

34:04

“I thought Dave Davies of the Kinks was a girl. When I discovered he was a boy, that’s when I got interested.” Jon’s an old friend of the podcast and the author of some highly regarded and influential books about pop and its repercussions, ‘England’s Dreaming’ and ‘1966: the Year The Decade Exploded’ among them. His latest is ‘The Secret Public: Ho…

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“Abba’s success is more about us than them”: Giles Smith looks back at a 50-year love affair 37:38

1h ago37:38

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Giles was 12 when he watched Abba win Eurovision in 1974 and was instantly besotted – and thus required to spend the next 20 years wrestling with The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name. His thunderingly funny, fond and illuminating book – My My!: Abba Through The Years – traces their story, looks at the snobbery and critical mauling they endured and…

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the Architect of Mod: how Peter Meaden restyled and launched the Who - by Steve Turner 39:49

1d ago39:49

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Peter Meaden was a key figure in the Mod movement. He changed the world view of Andrew Loog Oldham, which shaped the early Stones, and he managed the Who, remodelling their look and sound, writing their first single and turning them into Mod figureheads. Steve Turner interviewed him in 1975, an exchange that's now the centrepiece of his new book 'K…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 34:18

11d ago34:18

34:18

Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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244. Parenting and Cannabis: How to Talk to Your Kids About Weed 20:35

11d ago20:35

20:35

If you were to guess where teen cannabis consumption was higher, would you assume states where weed is legal or illegal? The answer might surprise you! In today's episode, we tackle the tricky topic of talking to kids about weed. Navigating these conversations can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. This episode provides a safe space to explor…

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Great album trilogies, suing Madonna and "the pantheon of psychedelic heaviosity" 47:11

4d ago47:11

47:11

This week the conversational Super-Trouper of Enquiry lights up the following … ... why care when "rock critics get it wrong"? ... the dreadful death of the Allman brothers' dad. ... is there any other branch of entertainment where you can be two hours late onstage? ... has any show got worse reviews than Eddie Izzard's one-woman Hamlet? ... the un…

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Earth911 Podcast: Sailing Toward Composting Convenience With 11th Hour Racing's Michelle Carnevale 31:06

4d ago31:06

31:06

Meet Michelle Carnevale, president of 11th Hour Racing, which advocates for sustainability and ocean health with solutions designed to create a more inclusive future. Michelle recently contributed an article to Earth911, How You Can Help Create A Healthier Ocean By Composting. While it is a growing industry, composting services are still available …

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Episode 4.3. The History of Nostalgia 57:05

14d ago57:05

57:05

Nostalgia can be both good and bad—at its best, it manifests in historical reenactment, vintage fashion, and mid-century modern furniture. At its worst, it can drive regressive political policies, fascism, and book bans. But nostalgia itself isn’t a bad thing—it’s a bittersweet, rose-tinted longing for the past, but how did people in the past exper…

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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty 31:57

10d ago31:57

31:57

Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…

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243. Breaking Barriers: Caitlyn Krebs on Leading Cannabis Biotech and Balancing Family Life 23:22

18d ago23:22

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Did you know that men make up 92% of CEOs of S&P 500 companies? Embracing the spirit of “if you can see it, you can be it,” we continue our Women in Business series with Caitlyn Krebs, CEO and co-founder of Nalu Bio, a pioneering startup immersed in the cutting-edge world of cannabis biotech. Caitlyn shares how tagging endangered turtles in Hawaii …

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Earth911 Podcast: Kidsy.co Takes A Step Toward Circular Children's Products 35:47

11d ago35:47

35:47

With the rise of recommerce, parents can find and buy top brands' children's products — from toys and clothing to furniture and car seats — at a deep discount. Our guest today is Shraysi Tandon, cofounder and CEO of Kidsy, a dealer of new and open-box children's products that is growing fast. According to TechCrunch, the company reached an annual r…

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EdsUp! Episode 61: Fred Jones 22:56

12d ago22:56

22:56

EdsUp! talks with Fred Jones, Sr. Director of Public Policy and Advocacy - Fred Jones serves as the senior director of public policy and advocacy for the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). His core responsibilities include creating and advancing equitable birth through 16 state and federal public policy solutions aligned with the mission and valu…

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The spectacular Dead & Co, songs performed backwards & happy birthday Diamond Dogs! 43:29

16d ago43:29

43:29

Tuning into this week's rock and roll soundwave to filter signal from noise, we cranked up the volume on the following ... ... 'Zuma Nester Rock' and the eternal curse of rock stars' kids' names. ... Bowie's spat with Robbie Williams at Netaid. ... celebrating awkward sods like Kevin Rowland. ... why Paul Carrack has seen it all. ... 'Lewis' Armstr…

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Why They Might Be Giants now perform an entire song backwards 27:04

16d ago27:04

27:04

They Might Be Giants – old school fiends John Flansburgh and John Linnell – have been making elliptical, funny and adventurous records for over 40 years and writing music for children, advertising and TV comedies. We talk to John Linnell here about songwriting, early shows in art spaces, the way you saw the world when a "wiseacrey teenager" and wha…

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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC 33:07

17d ago33:07

33:07

Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…

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Guy Chambers - writing with Robbie, a tangle with Bowie & half a bagel with Paul McCartney 36:35

24d ago36:35

36:35

Guy Chambers was a teenager in Liverpool and at John Lennon’s old school - "same headmaster, Mister Pobjoy". He remembers the Beatles, Queen, Abba and Jesus Christ Superstar sparking his interest in the "perfect song package" and went on to work with Tina Turner, Rufus Wainwright, Kylie, Diana Ross and scores of others. He talks here about early sh…

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242. Weed’s Tastiest Side Effect: How Women Across the Country Enjoy the Munchies 19:39

25d ago19:39

19:39

Ever wondered why your favorite foods taste even more delicious with a lil’ bit of cannabis? You can thank the munchies for that! In today’s episode, we hear from women across the country about how they enjoy weed’s tastiest side effect—from their favorite snacks and rituals, to using it as a tool for wellness. "For me, the munchies are more than j…

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Alan Edwards, pop PR – ‘Bowie was like King Arthur and the Spice Girls like the Pistols’ 42:16

18d ago42:16

42:16

We’ve known Alan Edwards since the days when we’d ring him for a quote from Blondie or the Stranglers in the late ‘70s and he’s still one of the key figures in music PR. He’s looked after the Stones, Prince, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Amy Winehouse, the Beckhams and many others. No-one is better positioned to see how that world has changed, from the…

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Earth911 Podcast: IKEA's Mardi Ditze On Retailing's Path To The Circular Economy 30:21

26d ago30:21

30:21

IKEA is a global retail and furniture giant that has grown up with the modern era, defining a spare but elegant Nordic style that influences many of our homes. Mardi Ditze, IKEA's Country Sustainability Manager, joins the conversation to discuss how the company partners with customers to reduce, reuse, and recycle across its products' lifecycles. M…

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Scaling Your SaaS Venture: Strategic Alignment and Operational Efficiency with Pablo Dominguez 58:22

18d ago58:22

58:22

Welcome to the Scale with Strive podcast, the place where you come to listen to some of the world’s most influential leaders of the SaaS industry. 🚀 I am your host, Adam Richardson and on today’s episode, I am excited to welcome Pablo Dominguez, Operating Partner at Insight Partners, a leading VC firm in the B2B Software Space! Pablo has over 25 ye…

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Rock’s image-makers, men on dancefloors and why bands can’t act like bands anymore 55:09

19d ago55:09

55:09

This week’s items slapped on the rock and roll barbecue and lightly grilled include … … why Eurovision will never avoid political controversy. … when AI does David Hepworth! … what’s the secret of NTS radio? … “there are two types of wedding disco, ones that start with Abba's Dancing Queen and terrible ones.” … Tony Hall’s prophetic preview of Revo…

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Paul Carrack has seen it all – beat, soul, prog, pub rock, pop & the perfect ‘slow burn’ career. 37:30

22d ago37:30

37:30

We’ve followed Paul Carrack for 50 years, a big hit single – How Long – when he was with Ace, 19 albums, countless sessions (the Smiths, Eagles and Pretenders among them) and a touring band member with Squeeze, Roxy Music, Roger Waters and Nick Lowe. He once put out an album called ‘I Know That Name’ as for so many people he’s still under the radar…

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Episode 4.2. Josephine McCarty: Abortionist, Spy, Mother of the Year? 1:16:46

23d ago1:16:46

1:16:46

During Josephine McCarty’s trial for murder, she was portrayed as an ordinary woman—a mother of six, she was only looking out for her children when she shot her lover in the face in front of dozens of witnesses. Over the course of her trial, she told the story of her life—she had been a lobbyist, an abortion provider, one of the first female doctor…

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Nige Tassell was so obsessed with Dexys he’s tracked down all 24 ex-members 35:19

23d ago35:19

35:19

Nige Tassell used to go to school in full donkey-jacket-and-woolly-hat ensemble to express his boundless devotion to Dexys Midnight Runners. Forty years later he set out to find and interview everyone who’d ever been a member. For some, their time in the ranks was a joyful, career-launching delight. Others felt it was like a slightly chilly and con…

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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures 34:05

30d ago34:05

34:05

Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…

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Why Nick Mason’s “cottage industry” band plays just early Pink Floyd 27:29

24d ago27:29

27:29

Missing being on tour and exasperated by internal disputes, Nick Mason set out to tour small-scale venues with his band Saucerful Of Secrets in 2018. They’re mid-way through another world tour (Gary Kemp’s the main singer and one of the guitarists). He doesn’t miss the stadium circuit where “you need a golf cart to get from one side of the stage to…

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241. Women in Business: Kiva's Kristi Palmer on Building a Cannabis Empire 24:03

1M ago24:03

24:03

Step into the world of groundbreaking women entrepreneurs who are shaping the landscape of the fast-growing cannabis industry. To kick off our new series, we’re sitting down with Kristi Palmer, president and co-founder of one of our favorite cannabis edible brands, Kiva Confections. Kristi sheds light on the personal and professional challenges she…

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Earth911 Podcast: Consumer Reports' Chris Harto On The Lifetime Cost Of Climate Change 29:31

1M ago29:31

29:31

Consumer Reports and Breakthrough Energy recently put numbers on the social cost of carbon, calculating the cost for an American child born in 2024 due to climate change. They found that an American child will face $500,000 and a million dollars in higher cost of living and reduced income during their lifetime as the planet warms, life and food sup…

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Let It Be revisited, the wisdom of Steve Albini and a woeful tale about Steve Marriott 53:26

26d ago53:26

53:26

We were at the Curzon Mayfair on May 7 for the premier of the rebooted Let It Be in all its burnished finery and came away with a ton of things to unravel, among them … … what we never knew when the film came out 54 years ago. .. seeing it in the shadow of Peter Jackson’s Get Back. … how the edit was overtaken by events and the tangled reasons it t…

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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham 47:16

1M ago47:16

47:16

As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …

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240. Pot for Parenting: Navigating Motherhood With Weed 16:44

1M ago16:44

16:44

Welcome to a very special Mother’s Day episode! In today’s show, we delve into the stories of remarkable mothers like writer Laurel Pantin, Kiva Confections co-founder Kristi Palmer, Dr. June Chin, and Blunt Blowin’ Mama host Shonitria Anthony. From overcoming chronic pain to enhancing daily life and intimacy, our guests open up about how consuming…

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Earth911 Podcast: Keel Labs' Tessa Gallagher Introduces Kelsun Kelp-Based Textiles 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

The fashion industry is responsible for as much as 10% of annual CO2 emissions and an immense amount of waste that chokes landfills, rivers, and beaches worldwide. Too much of our clothing is made from oil-based textiles, like polyester. Tessa Callaghan, cofounder and CEO of Keel Labs, has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 leader for her cont…

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The genius of Little Feat, the Man with the Twang & pop’s greatest scandal in the making 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

We stuck a few coins in this week’s Wurlitzer and these were the tunes that got played … … when records became all about sound not songs. … Fonzworth Bentley, Puff Daddy’s butler, the man who held an umbrella over him on the beach at Cannes. … what Henry Kissinger, Martha Stewart and Leonardo DiCaprio kept very quiet about. … Manchester’s Co-Op, a …

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Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks remembers the day “a terrible beauty was born” 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

Steve Diggle met Pete Shelley when the Pistols played Manchester in 1976 and the Diggle-fronted Buzzcocks are now on a world tour that began in Mexico and takes in North and South America, Europe and Australasia before winding up at the 100 Club where they played the Punk Festival 48 years ago – “we’ve come full circle”. He looks back here at the f…

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Episode 4.1. High Priestess and Empress: Florence Farr and Ellen Terry 50:38

1M ago50:38

50:38

This week we welcome back to the show Susan Wands, author of the Arcana Oracle Series. We’re looking at the extraordinary lives of Florence Farr and Ellen Terry, two incredible women who broke all the rules of Victorian society. Divorce! Affairs! Illegitimate children! And best of all—careers! Ellen was an incredibly successful actress, and Florenc…

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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne 30:11

1M ago30:11

30:11

Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …

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239. Feeling Wanderlust? What It’s Like To Buy Weed on Vacation with Hayley Dineen, Lana Van Brunt, Carrie James and Cindi Schultz 14:00

2M ago14:00

14:00

As summertime approaches, we’re getting excited for travel and adventure — and of course, shopping for weed! In this week's episode we hear from women who made their first cannabis purchases while on holiday. We discuss selecting the right weed strain, choosing CBD gummies for pain management, and understanding the benefits of THC. Our guests offer…

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Rock snobbery, the seven wives of Gregg Allman & the greatest solo on a pop record 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

This week’s theories, rants, ruminations, recollections, weak gags and free and frank exchanges of view alight upon the following … … is pop music now all about identity? …. the recording of the Animals’ House of the Rising Sun and other apocryphal tales. … has any act been as ubiquitous since Frankie Goes to Hollywood in 1984? … or has anyone insp…

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Earth911 Podcast: Author Lowell Baier Explores The History Of The Endangered Species Act 33:56

1M ago33:56

33:56

The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973 and signed into law by Republican Richard Nixon, has been a bulwark against unrestrained deforestation and development for over 50 years. It has protected and helped restore 1,700 species that teetered on the brink of extinction but returned to viable populations. Author Lowell Baier was a young lawy…

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Harold Bronson of Rhino Records kept a 40-year rock and roll diary… 39:55

1M ago39:55

39:55

File this under ‘right place, right time’. Harold Bronson was a teenager in mid-60’s Los Angeles and saw every act imaginable. Then wrote for the Daily Bruin and Rolling Stone and interviewed everyone that interested him. Then managed a music store and co-founded Rhino Records, pretty much inventing the idea of the top-end reissue – “Sooner or late…

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'Advice for Early-Stage Founders' with Ellen Chisa 35:14

1M ago35:14

35:14

Welcome to the Scale with Strive podcast, the place where you come to listen to some of the world’s most influential leaders of the SaaS industry. 🚀 I am your host, Dylan Hoyle and on today’s episode, I am excited to welcome Ellen Chisa, Partner at Boldstart Ventures! Boldstart's speciality is partnering with Founders at inception, and today's conv…

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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…

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238. CBD for Menstrual Cramps 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

80% percent of women experience period pain at some point in their lives, and menstrual cramps are the top complaint. That's probably why we get so many questions about CBD for period cramps. In this episode, we look at how weed can help ease menstrual discomfort. We'll discuss the science behind CBD's soothing effects and its benefits as a natural…

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Earth911 Podcast: Mapping A Smart Path To The Circular Economy At The Ellen MacArthur Foundation REMADE Conference 17:20

2M ago17:20

17:20

Tune in to a special Earth Day 2024 episode about accelerating the path to a circular economy. Sustainability In Your Ear Mitch Ratcliffe shares lessons he learned at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's circular economy-focused REMADE conference, which met at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington DC earlier this mon…

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