Best In The Room With Us Llc Podcasts (2024)

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#292: Digitizing Construction: The Rhumbix Story with Zach Scheel, U.S. Navy Veteran 26:53

22m ago26:53

26:53

“One of the things that the military really does well to prepare entrepreneurs is creating the ability to be comfortable in an environment with a lot of unknowns, that's highly dynamic, and rolling with the punches with whatever's thrown at you." -Zach Scheel, U.S. Navy Veteran Zach Scheel is the CEO and Co-founder of Rhumbix, a mobile technology c…

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Navigating Nonprofit Leadership as a Woman of Color 35:57

4h ago35:57

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In this inspiring episode of The Climb Podcast, host Felicia Smith dives deep into the unique challenges and triumphs of women of color in the nonprofit sector. Joined by Madjeen Lorthe, an executive champion of The Climb and a seasoned nonprofit leader, they explore the complexities of navigating this field while breaking barriers and setting new …

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Ep. 133 - Untangling Our Thoughts in the Midst of Chaos 57:00

3d ago57:00

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This week, Barb and Michelle share how an unfortunate accident led to Barb being forced to slow down physically and mentally. This incident reminded Barb of the importance of being intentional and mindful in thought and action. It can feel impossible to consider moving at a slower pace, the thoughts in the mind are always racing, and the responsibi…

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#291: Becoming a #1 Real Estate Agent in 2 Years with Shawn Cleary, USNA ‘16 40:14

1h ago40:14

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“Do what you have to do in this industry to be successful, and what that usually entails is being uncomfortable and putting yourself out there… Every single time you put yourself out there, you're kind of shedding off a little bit of this ego." -Shawn Cleary Shawn Cleary is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in the Charleston, South Carolina are…

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[Expert Interview] Breaking Down Food Labels with Jess Unterbrink, Advocate and Leader in Missouri's Beef Industry 1:07:34

9d ago1:07:34

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EPISODE 59 In today's episode, I chat with Jess Unterbrink, an advocate and leader in Missouri's beef industry, to debunk common myths when it comes to reading food labels. Jess is not only passionate about transparency of food practices, but also someone who has first hand experience in the agriculture industry. She's been with JGFG since August 2…

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HER CLIMB with Valary Alston 36:57

35m ago36:57

36:57

In this empowering episode of The Climb Podcast, host Felicia Smith engages in a candid and insightful conversation with the remarkable Valary Alston, a woman of color who has shattered glass ceilings throughout her extraordinary career. The episode kicks off with Felicia introducing The Climb Podcast, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices …

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Ep. 132 - Anger as Your Ally 1:00:02

6d ago1:00:02

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This week, Barb and Michelle are talking about an emotion many of us avoid and express poorly—anger. Barb shares her personal experience with avoiding anger throughout her life and her journey with moving through this difficult emotion. They share insights they learned from a somatic healer along with ways to express, acknowledge, and feel your ang…

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Finding the Strength Within You 26:58

5h ago26:58

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EPISODE 58 I'm baaaaackk!!! Like a lot of you, we've had a crazy busy summer with lots of traveling and family time that I have been focused on soaking up. But now school is back in session and I have so many ideas and projects in the works with the podcast and JGFG in general! In today's episode, you get a short life and business update (Unhinged …

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#290: Finding the Path to Healing Through Community Support, Personal Exploration, and Traditional Plant Medicine with Scottie Schneider, USMA ‘09 42:08

3h ago42:08

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“I think people can't give their own personal agency away. I talk to a lot of veterans that kind of throw up their hands, ‘Oh, the VA isn't giving me the help that I need.’ Well, hey, man, take responsibility for your own life. You’ve got to figure this sh-t out. And we're here to help you.” –Scottie Schneider Scottie Schneider is a military vetera…

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Self-Sabotage. Are you your worst enemy in your career growth? 28:13

7h ago28:13

28:13

Welcome to the CLIMB Podcast, where we empower women of color in the pursuit of leadership roles. In this episode, we delve into the taboo topic of self-sabotage and how it may be hindering your career growth. As women of color navigating the workplace, we face numerous obstacles, but the most detrimental one can often be the obstacles we create fo…

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Ep. 131 - Manipulation Tactic #2: Love Bombing 44:07

13d ago44:07

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This week, Barb and Michelle are continuing the manipulation series with this manipulation tactic that is disguised as charm and affection—love bombing. Love bombing is when someone is too loving in the beginning of a relationship before they’ve earned your trust. They share their personal stories and insight on this tricky tactic. In this episode,…

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#289: Creating Warehousing and Fulfillment Solutions for E-Commerce Companies with Eric Lobdell, USMA ‘06 38:58

1h ago38:58

38:58

“I talked to a lot of people, and it was really surprising to me – the low levels of service that are prevalent in this industry. And a lot of the way we will win is by simply doing what we say we're going to do… We think we can bring more value, especially for someone who's in the e-commerce space and looking to be multichannel…” –Eric Lobdell Eri…

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How to Recover from Workplace Trauma 37:43

14d ago37:43

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The conversation between Felicia and Rebecca unfolds touching on the definition of workplace trauma and how it manifests individually, mentally, and physically. Rebecca sheds light on the impact of workplace trauma, including self-doubt, overworking, and heightened sensitivity to racial microaggressions. The discussion delves into the importance of…

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Ep. 130 - Manipulation Tactic #1: Gaslighting 1:03:52

24d ago1:03:52

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This week, Barb and Michelle are continuing the manipulation series by tackling this tough and common manipulation tactic: Gaslighting. They’re sharing examples from their personal lives on how gaslighting can present itself along with tips to take your power back. In this episode, they talk about: Awareness is the key to recognizing gaslighting Ga…

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#288: How to Finance Your Next Investment Property with Jason Hutton, USMA ‘95 23:39

29d ago23:39

23:39

“Let us show you how competitive we can be, how well we service, how well we support your draw and your rehab and construction efforts and let that speak for itself. Words are one thing, but action... I put a lot more stock in that." -Jason Hutton Jason Hutton is the Managing Director of Academy Fund, a gateway for military veteran real estate inve…

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The Ups and Downs of Boundaries in The Workplace 20:43

28d ago20:43

20:43

Hey there, it's Felicia Smith, your host of The CLIMB Podcast. In this episode, we delved into the intriguing topic of boundaries in the workplace. We explored the ups and downs of setting and maintaining boundaries as women of color leaders. We kicked off the episode by defining boundaries as the limits, rules, and guidelines that define our emoti…

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Ep. 129 - The Roots of Manipulation 58:58

1M ago58:58

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This week, Barb and Michelle are introducing a new series on manipulation, and in this episode they identify some common behaviors and techniques manipulators use. They share their personal stories from past romantic relationships and offer some insights on the roots of manipulation. In this episode, they talk about: Identifying what manipulation c…

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#287: Renting Freedom: From Submarine Officer to Real Estate Investor with Justin Artis, USNA ‘18 23:44

11d ago23:44

23:44

“We chose the name “Renting Freedom” because it's kind of like a play on words. But the whole goal is financial freedom. I'm sure that's a lot of people's goals. A way that you can do that is by having income-producing assets that you're renting out, and then that gives you freedom.” –Justin Artis Justin Artis is a rising real estate investor and a…

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The Four Agreements in The Workplace 25:05

15d ago25:05

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In this episode of "The Climb Podcast," we delved into the transformative power of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz and how they apply to the workplace. As the host, I shared personal insights and practical examples of how these agreements can empower women of color in leadership roles. The first agreement, "Be impeccable with your word," e…

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Ep. 128 - Coming Back to Yourself When You’re Lost 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

This week, Barb and Michelle are getting personal in this relatable discussion of losing yourself. Barb shares her story of feeling disconnected with herself after her divorce from a 33-year marriage. Through their personal experiences of feeling lost and distant from themselves, Michelle and Barb give new insights on what coming back to yourself c…

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#286: Being a ‘Girl Dad’ and Helping People Get out of Debt with Justin Loutfy, USAFA '16 38:33

18d ago38:33

38:33

“Most people will tell you, even myself at one time, ‘I don't like sales.’ But any business that you do is going to be rooted in sales. Understanding that process is so important… talking about investments or talking about how someone's looking to invest their money, and it’s still sales at the end of the day.” –Justin Loutfy, USAFA '16 Justin Lout…

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Reading the Room: Body language always speaks louder than words 25:58

1M ago25:58

25:58

We kick off the episode with a karaoke session to set the tone before diving into the topic. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Tracy Henry's insights on the power of silence, we explore the nuances of being quiet in a room and deciphering unspoken messages. I highlight the importance of emotional intelligence, specifically focusing on personal competenc…

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Ep. 127 - Quotes that Changed Barb’s Life 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

This week, Barb and Michelle are sharing the highly requested list of Barb’s favorite quotes that have deeply resonated and changed her life. From famous philanthropists you’ve heard of to some amazing teachers that Barb met personally, this is an episode filled with wisdom and inspiration to bless you on your life journey. In this episode, they ta…

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#285: Leveraging AI to Transform Customer Service and Beyond with Kris Sandor, USNA ‘01 30:37

22d ago30:37

30:37

"For me, it's been rewarding to be helping the businesses that we help, because these are businesses that instead of spending money on customer support, they're spending that on marketing, they're spending that on developing a new product, which from a macro economic perspective is much better for our economy.” -Kris Sandor Kris Sandor is the Co-Fo…

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It is Not About You, It is About What You Represent 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

00:00:00 - Introduction to The Climb Podcast 00:03:25 - Somebody Should Have Told Me 00:10:43 - Truth 00:20:42 - Another Rung Mended We started by exploring the concept that as women of color leaders, we represent more than just ourselves. We are symbols of hope, inspiration, and transformation for others. However, we also represent competition and…

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Ep. 126 - Letting Go: The Pain of Holding On 55:26

2M ago55:26

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This week, Barb and Michelle are getting candid about the difficult act of letting go. They’re sharing personal experiences and the hard truths about acceptance, moving on, and ruminating on the past along with their personal practices to help with the letting go process. In this episode, they talk about: Identifying what letting go is and what it …

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Finding Common Ground in a Divided Congress: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) and Abigail Spanberger (D) 28:33

2M ago28:33

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This episode makes a powerful case for compromise and pragmatism as crucial ingredients in passing laws and getting things done. Our guests are Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who are both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus: 62 Members of Congress, evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Although you wouldn’…

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#284: Growing a Medical Device Startup from the Operating Room to the Boardroom with Greg Parranto, USMA ‘99 36:39

2M ago36:39

36:39

“The best advantage of being in this industry for 17 years is the relationships. You can make a very good living and make money in health care, which is great. However, I think most people who go into this field genuinely care about improving patient care.” -Greg Parranto Greg Parranto is the Chief Executive Officer of Endeavor Orthopedics with ove…

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HER CLIMB with Jennifer Hampton of Hampton Educational Solutions, LLC 38:16

2M ago38:16

38:16

Throughout the episode, Jennifer shares valuable insights and lessons learned from her career journey. She emphasizes the importance of remaining teachable, seeking feedback, and nurturing relationships with others in leadership roles. Jennifer also discusses the challenges faced by women of color in leadership positions, including tokenism and the…

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Ep. 125 - How to Conquer Self-Doubt 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This week, Barb and Michelle continue last week’s conversation on overcoming feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty. Michelle shares personal experiences of losing trust, and they both share mindset shifts and action steps to take if you’re doubting yourself and your intuition. In this episode, they talk about: Moving through difficult feelings How…

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A Professional Read: How to Stand your Ground and Own your Space Verbally. 21:57

2M ago21:57

21:57

00:00:03 - Introduction to The Climb Podcast: Welcome to the CLIMB Podcast, where we are diving into taboo topics and redefining the rules for women of color leaders. 00:04:32 - Somebody Should Have Told Me: Breaking down the things we wish we had known in our careers that could have made our journeys a little bit easier. 00:07:53 - Truth Is: Discu…

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Ep. 124 - A Tough Lesson 2024 Has Taught Me 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

This week, Barb and Michelle discuss an unexpected lesson Michelle has learned in 2024. Michelle opens up about her tendencies to be gullible and “too trusting”, while Barb shares helpful reframes and insights. In this episode, they talk about: Just because you have been harmed in the past, doesn’t mean you can’t seek the good in people Reframing h…

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#283: Funding Real Estate Operators through The Academy Fund and 10X Vets with Bill Militello and Scott Mackes 39:26

2M ago39:26

39:26

“Almost four years later, two funds, multiple loan participation opportunities…we’ve lent north of $60 million and have never missed a monthly distribution to investors. From idea to $60 million in under four years. I’m proud of all the support we’ve provided to our fellow vets who are entrepreneurs out there swinging for it.” -Bill Militello, USNA…

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Diversity Without Inclusion with Ama "The Inclusion Lady" Agyapong 29:55

2M ago29:55

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00:00:00 - Introduction to the CLIMB podcast 00:02:28 - Somebody should have told me: Tokenism in the workplace 00:07:59 - White women as the anchor of diversity 00:10:05 - Truth Is: Diversity without inclusion 00:15:08 - Advice for navigating a scenario where you are the diversity 00:18:02 - Discussion on belonging in the workplace 00:22:44 - Mend…

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Ep. 123 - Taking it to the Streets! 56:09

2M ago56:09

56:09

This week, Barb and Michelle are finally answering listener questions in a long-awaited Q&A episode. They answer many personal, deep-hitting questions on their relationship, their relationships with estranged family, cultivating a healthy relationship with self, and more! In this episode, they talk about: If they’ve always been close The best way t…

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Public Schools: Talking Across the Divide. Becky Pringle and Gisele Huff 23:26

2M ago23:26

23:26

Almost everyone has an opinion about public education, especially in the years since the COVID pandemic when the physical closure of schools and online schooling became highly controversial. The vast majority of American students attend public school, but the numbers are falling, partially because of growing financial support for school choice and …

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Can I just Work: The Danger of Thinking Your Work is Your Saving Grace 30:04

3M ago30:04

30:04

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Climb podcast! I am Felicia Smith, your host and the founder of The Climb, a platform dedicated to empowering women of color in their journey towards leadership roles. In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of the pitfalls of solely relying on your work as your ticket to success. I kick off the epis…

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Should I Leave or Should I Stay: Signs that You Have Stayed at a Job Too Long. 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

It's Felicia Smith, your host of The Climb Podcast. In this episode, we delved into the taboo topic of knowing when it's time to leave a job or stay put. We explored the signs that indicate you may have overstayed your welcome in a particular role. 00:00:00 - Introduction to The Climb Podcast 00:02:23 - Somebody Should Have Told Me 00:07:20 - Truth…

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HER CLIMB with Dr. Tracy Henry CFO at the Congressional Budget Office 34:41

3M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode, we feature Dr. Tracy Henry ((17) Dr. Tracy H. | LinkedIn), the Chief Financial Officer at the Congressional Budget Office. Dr. Henry shares her inspiring career journey, filled with challenges, sacrifices, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Dr. Henry's career trajectory began with aspirations to be an auditor for the IRS, …

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Ep. 122 - It’s Not Personal (Revisiting Ep. 4) 42:42

3M ago42:42

42:42

This week, Barb and Michelle are excited to revisit one of their all-time favorite episodes, a topic they resonate with deeply, and are asked about daily! They discuss how we can start to release the habit of taking other people’s actions and behaviors personally, what that looks like, and how we can find peace in doing so. Follow us @MichelleMaros…

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#282: From Counter-Terrorism to Compassion: Leveraging Technology to Find Families for Foster Kids with Jennifer Jacobs, USMA '93 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…

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Ep. 121 - No Time is Ever Wasted 55:32

3M ago55:32

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle discuss their personal practices for letting go of regret. They both share their stories and experiences from their lives that led them to feel like they had wasted time, and wished they had made important changes sooner, and how they both are gently releasing these feelings. We take a deep dive into: How w…

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#281: Becoming a Commercial Printing Entrepreneur through Acquisition with Rich Vaill, USNA ‘88 23:50

3M ago23:50

23:50

Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…

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Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Leaders Together in the Same Room: Reverend Anne Fowler and Francis Hogan 27:53

3M ago27:53

27:53

Abortion is one of the most passionate, divisive, and emotional issues in the 2024 election campaign. The debate is often dominated by extremes on both sides. But what if passionate pro-life and pro-choice movement leaders could get together in the same room and learn how to disagree better? That is exactly what happened in Massachusetts, beginning…

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Ep. 120 - Worrying Just Isn’t Worth It (Ever) 1:00:12

3M ago1:00:12

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle discuss the often requested topic of worry. Sharing from personal experience, Barb and Michelle chat about how worry shows up in their lives and how they’ve slowly intended to release the unnecessary nature of it. We take a deep dive into: What is worry? Why are we so quick to lean into worry? How can we wo…

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#280: Creating Value for Dual-Use Technology Companies Through Investment and Involvement with Joshua Weed, USAFA ‘01 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Hey team! Before we dive in, I've got some exciting announcements: 1) Join us on August 8th NJ for an exclusive Advanced Real Estate Investing Workshop & Networking Event at the prestigious Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ. This premier event is crafted to elevate your real estate investing skills with institutional-level analysis. Whether you'…

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[Pow•HER•ful Guest: Andrea Harris] Serving God and Loving Others 29:26

3M ago29:26

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EPISODE 57 Today, Pow•HER•ful Retreat guest, Andrea Harris shares how she found JGFG in January of 2021 and how she went from needing to be lifted up to lifting up others. She also gives her advice to someone going through a hard broken season in life and what she has overcome during her journey with JGFG. This week, we challenge you to just be you…

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Ep. 119 - How Do We Actually Forgive? 54:46

3M ago54:46

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In this week's episode, Barb and Michelle continue their conversation about forgiveness, opening up about what this practice actually looks like in real life. Barb shares personal stories and insights from her recent divorce, and walks us through her steps to aligned forgiveness. We take a deep dive into: The real goal of forgiveness What we should…

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#279: Excelling in the Niche Mortgage Note Investing Market with Quinn McArthur, USMA ‘08 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

“That’s the beauty of note investing. You don’t have to do it locally. It’s not like a development deal or a rental property where you have to be semi-local because there are no tenants or maintenance. It’s vacant land that is the collateral on these notes. We do deals in 30-plus states and that’s how we’re able to really scale it.” -Quinn McArthur…

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What Season of Life Are You In? 23:08

4M ago23:08

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EPISODE 56 In today's episode, I give advice on different seasons of life, briefly discuss the season I am in personally, and offer tips on how to identify what your focus should be during each season. Whether you are in a season of contentment, grief, or relationship challenges, there is something for you in this episode! This week, I challenge yo…

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