Best Jackie Tantillo Podcasts (2024)

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A Foundation Based in Love and Positivity with Guest Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Vaynersports, AJ Vaynerchuk 29:16

5d ago29:16

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AJ is the youngest of three children. The eldest, Gary was born in Belarus and about three years old when the family emigrated to the United States. Tamara didn't have your typical childhood. She was born in the former Soviet Union. During turbulent times, when Tamara was a young girl, she lost many family members, including her mother at the age o…

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“Her Affection Came with Strings Attached” with Guest Podcast Host, Author and Construction Coach, Elinor Moshe 31:52

12d ago31:52

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Elinor is definitely driven professionally and personally. She's been studying, exploring and researching how or why she feels as though she had lost her true self, and now she's doing something about it. She's written several books, won many awards for her approach and understanding of bringing "the best of you" forward and getting the best payoff…

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She Fled Cuba For Her Children's Future with Guest Illustrator, Artist and Author Edel Rodriguez 33:02

19d ago33:02

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I've attached many of the links below that will take you to Edel's artwork and designs. He's highly regarded and is recognized nationally and internationally for his works. His childhood and childhood memories lends itself to his creations today. He has gone back to Cuba a number of times to see his remaining family members and truly understands al…

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Sobriety and Healing Begin with Forgiveness With Guest Sobriety Consultant Gina Kunadian 28:18

26d ago28:18

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Linda, one of six siblings, left home at 17-18 years old. She had a terrible childhood with an verbally and emotionally abusive mother. She did eventually embrace her relationship with her mother and forgave her. My guest, Gina is convinced that she can help with ones sobriety. She's living proof that you can change your life and be healthy and hap…

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Mom, Thank You for Never Giving Up Your Dreams With Guest Children's Book Author and Illustrator Bonnie Kelso 29:20

1M ago29:20

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It was such a joy to speak with my guest, Bonnie Kelso. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), she's been working in the arts her whole life and it seems to fit her perfectly. As an illustrator of kid's books, she loves sharing her adventures in the outdoors from around the world with her readers. Her books are fun, informational and b…

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She Opened My Eyes To See The World With Guest Travel Writer and Photographer Jeremiah Gilbert 28:17

1M ago28:17

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Jeremiah joined me to share stories of his mother, who in his mind was "a straight shooter," she told you exactly how and what she felt. She was a huge inspiration in his life and had hoped to take her on a special trip to Israel for her sixtieth birthday. He did eventually get to bring her with him but not exactly as they had imagined. At the same…

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She Put Her Foot Down With Guest Educator and Facilitator of Child Anxiety Support Dawn Friedman. Looking Back at S2E44. 27:48

2M ago27:48

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My guest is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. She has over 30 years experience working with children and parents. Friedman passionately emphasizes, "I love struggling moms, they're trying to heal generational trauma through their own parenting." Ms. Friedman also provides services through a membership program called c…

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Her Dream Was Bigger Than Her Pride with Guest Youth Development Consultant Shaun Banks. Looking Back @ S2E43 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Sharon, Shaun's mom had 2 kids and was living in subsidized housing when she started her janitorial business in the CD, central district of Seattle, WA. People laughed and were critical of her because she was 'cleaning houses' but mother knew best. Lots of drugs and crime hit their neighborhood in the 1980's and she knew she had to make a living to…

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“It’s Okay To Love Yourself” with Guest Australian Singer and Voice Actor Donna Burke 29:43

2M ago29:43

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Donna Burke explains that her mum gave birth to seven children of which there are two sets of twins. Donna is the first born twin to a boy and the second set of twins was also boy/girl. She basically in the middle of the seven children. To add to Donna's many talents, she is also the long time English announcer on the Shinkansen bullet train, from …

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A Single Mom and a Force of Nature with Guest Author Lorraine Duffy Merkl. LOOKING BACK AT S2E42 29:27

2M ago29:27

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I wanted to give you an update on Lorraine's mom, since our original publication of the episode was in November, 2021. Lorraine's mom, Angelina, passed away in March 2023, at 100 years old. And Lorraine let me know that it was taking some time to adjust to not having her mom with her by her side. Lorraine took care of her mother for many, many year…

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The Beatles, My Mom and Tourette Syndrome with Guest Musician and Composer Stephen DiJoseph 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Speaking with Stephen was just such a delight. He's easy going, insightful, entertaining and talented. He clearly loves his kraft. He's an accomplished pianist, drummer, guitarist and vocalist. My guest studied jazz, pop and classical music genres. When Stephen was a young boy, he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, and that was the beginning …

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The Value of a Mother's Premonition With Guest Author and Poet Anthony McDuffie Jr 28:28

3M ago28:28

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It was an absolute pleasure to have this open conversation with Anthony about where his journey started as a young boy full of sadness, frustration resentment and despair and the miraculous transformation he has made as a young man. He had to learn some really tough lessons but to his credit, he feels that he had to go through everything that he di…

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Mothers Are The Culture Keepers with Guest Founder of Sovereign Eats, Moksha. Looking Back at S2E41 30:20

3M ago30:20

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"Grenada is very traditional" says my guest, Moksha, who was born and raised on the island and now lives in the US. "A large portion of Grenadians still believe that 'little girls should be seen and not heard' and girls should concentrate on domestics and house keeping," continues my guest. Coincidentally, that 'saying' about little girls is an Eng…

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Don't Let Your Past Define You with Guest Serial Entrepreneur Kevin Jerome. Looking Back at S2E38 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Today, Kevin Jerome is the proud owner of four companies, a far cry from what he thought his future would be when he was a teen. " A kid who grew up in a 2 bedroom apartment, living with 14 people, evicted twice as a teen," says Jerome, " I'm a true example of how you can turn your life around." At a young age, Kevin taught himself to read and even…

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I Learned the Significance of Love, Resilience and Self-Reliance from my Mom with Guest Marketing Specialist Costas Schuler 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Costas Schuler is a Graphic Designer/Marketing and Branding Specialist. He lives in the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. You'll find links below to catch up on the latest from Costas. The thought of his mother finding out about the crazy stuff Costas was up to as a teen, kept him on the straight and narrow. He says, "she was the bad cop, dad was th…

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“She Taught Me About Determination, Perseverance and Unconditional Love” with Guest Author and Retired Professor Emeritus, Robert W. Norris 31:00

4M ago31:00

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Kaye and her family traveled from to the Pacific Northwest and eventually settled in White Salmon, WA. In order for them to have food on the table and a roof over their head, they had to work hard. With all those mouths to feed and though at times there wasn't much to go around, they felt blessed because they had each other. Nothing could get in Ka…

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All Or Nothing with Guest Speaking Coach and Author David Thomas. Looking Back at S2E40. 28:23

4M ago28:23

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He's not a professional comic but laughter comes easy for David Thomas. It's actually one field that he hasn't tried professionally, but would love to some day. Thomas is a Global Professional Speaker and a CEO Presentation Skills Coach. In case you haven't heard about his crazy memory abilities, he's also an International Grandmaster of Memory, br…

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“My Mother Always Told Me That I Could Do Absolutely Anything I Put My Mind To” with Guest Creator of "Storage Hunters" and "Do The Big Dream," Sean Kelly 29:30

4M ago29:30

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My Guest says he "has absolutely no fear of rejection." and he wants you to understand that "you only have one life, don't let fear hold you back from living your life's potential." Sean Kelly has this magic of making you feel that anything is possible . He loves helping people achieve their dreams. That said, he's launched "Do the Big Dream." You …

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With Unending Love and Support, Anything is Attainable with Guest Author and Childbirth Attorney Gina Mundy 28:33

4M ago28:33

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"My parents pushed me to do my best," say Gina. "They had high expectations all the way." It didn't help Gina's cause that one of her teachers told her mother that "you could be an outstanding student if you tried." But in time the message paid off. Now a proud mother of three and a Childbirth Attorney, Gina works full time as did her mother. It's …

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She Made Everyone Feel Special With Guest Bible Teacher and Podcast Host, Lyvita Brooks 26:35

5M ago26:35

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Lyvita Brooks says her mission in life is "to help people get the clutter out of their lives so they can go and do what God calls them to do." Lyvita is an author, bible teacher, founder of "The Me Project" and host of the podcast "Hanging Out With Jesus." Lyvita credits her mother for inspiring her to write and love books. The book that my guest r…

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"She Gave us More Room to Grow and Discover and a Safe Place to Fail" With Guest Actor, Producer and Director, Russell Andrews 30:13

5M ago30:13

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In addition to film and tv acting, Russell is passionate about theatre and stage acting. With over thirty years of experience, he's now written his first book titled, "Shoes," and it is a significant story because it mirrors his youth and his relationship with his mother. As one of the founding members and producing artistic director of "Stagewalke…

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Same Drive Different Generations with Guest Burnout Specialist and Neonatologist, Dr. Susan Landers. Looking Back at S2E37 28:54

5M ago28:54

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Dr. Landers' mother completed her master's degree in library science and worked full time as a school librarian in the 1950's and 60's long before that was the norm for women/mothers. "My mother grew up on a farm, lived through the Great Depression and met my dad, a WWII veteran after the war," says Landers. "She was a natural born giver, always lo…

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"It's Not My Story Anymore" With Guest Mystic and Intuitive Holistic Healer Jeannine Kim 28:13

5M ago28:13

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Jeannine's biological mother got pregnant In her early 20's and was unwed. Her family sent her away for months to a facility in Evanston, IL, for single mothers until her baby was born, never to speak of the incident again. Though it was a closed adoption, eventually my guest was able to track down her biological mother. The unfortunate part of the…

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A House Full of Kids, Laughter, Love and Faith with guest Father Jim Worth. Looking Back at S2E36 30:50

6M ago30:50

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Father Jim can hardly contain himself when asked about his mother. "She was my biggest supporter, she's one of the main reasons I became a priest." Renea loved all her children equally, so she said on a regular basis, but Father Jim is convinced he was her favorite. The only sibling to attend college, Father Jim completed his undergraduate and 2 gr…

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“She Helped Build My Confidence and Turn Major Setbacks into Reinventions” with Guest "Passionstruck" Podcast Host and Author, John R. Miles 29:20

6M ago29:20

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Before her children were born, Betty was a teacher. Later in life, when the kids were older, she began working at the Tennessee Aquarium and worked there for more than twenty five years, some of the happiest years of her life. John is the oldest of three children, two boys and one girl. His parents raised him from a young age, with the understandin…

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I Can Do Anything I Put My Mind to Because of My Mother With Guest Author, Lactation Consultant and Master Herbalist, Sara Chana Silverstein 30:12

6M ago30:12

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Sara comes from a long line of well educated women in her family , including her mother, grandmother and great grandmother. It's no wonder that Sara has continued this passion for higher education as do her seven children. She's had several remarkable careers but she cherished the sixteen years that she had with her mom exclusively. They were very …

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"Every Successful Story Begins with a Dream" with Guest, Educator and "Grill Culture" Master, Thierry Oliva 27:53

6M ago27:53

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Thierry mentions a number of times how his mom never complains, no matter what she's up against. He says she's really remarkable. When he was a young boy, he told his mom that he was going to be the president of France one day and his mom was so proud and excited. She still to this day shows her support for her son and her daughter. Leila has alway…

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I Am My Mother's Vengeance with Guest Latina Creative Entrepreneur, Ritzy Periwinkle. Looking Back at S2E35 31:31

6M ago31:31

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My guest, Ritzy Periwinkle, host of the podcast "Word To Your Mama," survived her mother's abusive partner but at a very young age, she believed she was powerful enough to harm him in order to save her mother. At a young age,she knew she wouldn't repeat her mother's choice to stay in an abusive relationship but her mom often felt helpless with all …

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Grounded in the State of Change With Guest Singer Cormac Thompson 26:40

7M ago26:40

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Cormac is quite the accomplished teenage singer known all over the world. His new release includes new and old songs and is titled "A Borrowed Gift." During our conversation, Cormac shares how his mom would refer to herself as the "worry monster" so he could tell her all his troubles and then they'd go away. Mom would take over all his troubles lik…

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Mother and Grandmother's Love with Guest Writer and Blogger Kristina Cappetta. Looking Back at S2E33 24:59

7M ago24:59

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As an only child, Kristina got lots and lots of love. Many of the life lessons Kristina learned from her mom as a child, she's able to use with her own children, and that makes her happy. Judy, Kristina's mom, was always very giving and she never expected anything in return. Her mother's advice was "do what you love." So at 6 years old, Kristina be…

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My Biological Mom Did What Was Best For Both of Us with Guest Author Edward di Gangi 28:55

7M ago28:55

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Set in the 1940s, as America emerged from the Great Depression and went to war, Ed's memoir, The Gift Best Given, recounts the search for his family and tells the story of a young woman's courage as she overcame obstacles to achieve her dreams. Ed's biological mother's name was Genevieve Knorowski and she was an aspiring professional ice skater. Sh…

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"I Promised I'd Make Her Laugh At Least Once A Day" With Guest Author Mark Steven Porro 28:42

8M ago28:42

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Mark is a wonderful award winning writer, director and designer. While living in Hollywood, CA, he appeared in dozens of films, television and stage productions. He has scripted jokes, screenplays, greeting cards and more. Now he's celebrating the release of his book "A Cup of Tea on the Commode," his journey of ups and downs and learning the detai…

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Most Vulnerable When Pulling Back the Layers with Guest, Founder of Sheltered Journey, Janice Wiggins 29:28

8M ago29:28

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Janice Wiggins is a Jazz singer when she's not running Sheltered Journey and hosting the Sheltered Journey podcast. She is joining SHLTMM to share stories of her mother, Marian and the spread the word to many many parents that there is help out there for both caregivers and children who struggle with these above mentioned challenges. It was an hono…

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Dealing With Adversity And Chaos From A Young Age with Guest Retired Disaster Response and Emergency Management expert Eddie Minyard. Looking Back at S2E27 30:52

8M ago30:52

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Eddie's mother had to deal with adversity and chaos from a very early age, yet she always remained calm. She was the only child of a single mother and she never knew her father until later on in life. She fell in love and got married at the age of 16, had two children and became a single mother herself by the time her oldest son, Eddie, was 5 years…

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Navigating Two Cultures, Worlds Apart with Guest Naturopath and Herbalist Mayim Vega 29:41

8M ago29:41

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My guest lived in California upon arriving in the US from the Philippines with her mom and dad and two older brothers. There definitely was a big adjustment to make culturally and that took a tole on Mayim as a young teen. With both parents working full time, Mayim was often left to her own devices. She's very happy that her children are not expose…

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"The Gift She Gave Back To Me" with Guest NY Times 'Tiny Love Story' Contributor, Playwright and Author, Jennifer Fell Hayes. Looking Back at S2E24 29:53

9M ago29:53

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My guest enjoyed writing these little notes/rhythmes for her mother to discover, as much as her mom loved uncovering them. It's hard when you only get to visit with your loved ones only once a year. That's just one of the reasons Jennifer decided to leave 'bread crumbs' of love for her mother to happen upon. Well, this tradition of leaving notes of…

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Unconventional, Bold and Brazen with a Big Heart with Guest Father, Realtor and Writer, Robert Shaffron 28:13

9M ago28:13

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Now a father of two boys, Robert regrets not having more time with his mother, he says, "we never got to relate to each other as adults." Robert would have loved to have been able to have personal conversations with his mom, as he's able to do with his two sons, so they could have bonded as adults. There are wonderful memories that Robert shares du…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - “Keeping Her Head Above Water” with Guest Author, Podcaster and Advocate for the Empty Nest Mom, Bobbi Chegwyn 27:29

9M ago27:29

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Bobbi has such a wonderful perspective on life and I think it really comes through during our conversation about her mother and her childhood. Leila, Bobbi's mom was loving and had her hands full with eight children. She had an orderly way of making sure everything got done and the kids all happy. She also took the time, morning and evening, to spe…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - "Be the Best Version of Yourself" With Guest Master Life and Relationship Coach Michelle Hoffmann 28:08

9M ago28:08

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My guest is a Master Life and Relationship Coach. She's also an other, including the books, “Life Worth Living” and “New Management Blueprint.” Michelle has infectious energy and she shares incredible stories of the special relationship between she and her mom. Michelle says, "everyone has been able to benefit from the gift of love that my mom shar…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - The Gift Of Accepting Change Leads To Fulfillment with Guest Feng Shui Practitioner Patricia Lohan 29:28

10M ago29:28

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Worthwhile Risks For A Fearless Future With Guest Latinx Founder and CEO of Valde Beauty, Margarita Arriagada 30:59

10M ago30:59

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Margarita and her siblings overcame unbearable obstacles with their mother as their fearless leader. Traveling from South America to the United states in order to protect her children, Margarita explains all that her mother endured, including risking all of their lives as well as her mother leaving behind her entire family, just for her children's …

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - Persistence and Perseverance With Guest Founder and CEO of "Life Apres" and Podcast Host Sylvia Beckerman 25:35

10M ago25:35

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Having weathered two divorces, Sylvia knows the feeling of being lost and having to start all over from scratch. She was working full time and had two boys to raise. In time, she realized that she wasn't the only single woman who could use a little camaraderie and friendship and knowledge about being a strong woman and able to make decisions on you…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - "Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons" With Guest National Bestselling Author and Historian Charlotte Gray 27:34

10M ago27:34

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Charlotte Gray did a masterful job leading us inside the lives of two distinct and charismatic women, each in their own right, the mother's of two men who shaped the world in the 20th century. Gray refers to the two ladies as "delicious opposites," "one daringly non traditional, the other, so relentlessly old fashioned." This dual biography, seemin…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - My Mother Allowed Me To Be A Dreamer With Guest Serial Entrepreneur Abby Wallach 29:21

10M ago29:21

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I so enjoyed meeting Abby for the first time. Her podcast, "Finding Beautiful Stangers," is also a nominee for the 2023 People's Choice Podcast Awards as is SHLTMM. Winners will be announced September 30, 2023. Abby was very gracious in sharing stories of her childhood which today remain significant in her life. She was fortunate to have a very clo…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - An Adult At 5 Years Old With Guest Healer Uri Lee. Looking Back At S2E23 27:11

11M ago27:11

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For the most part, traditional Korean culture dictated that the father would work and the mom stayed home to raise the family. The woman's role is to take care of the children, not pursue a career. Uri's mom struggled with playing the subordinate role and was passionate about becoming a painter, yet she married at a young age. To this day, Myung He…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO -She Had To Cancel All Of Her Dreams with Guest Renowned Psychologist Dr. Ramani. Looking Back at S2E21 28:04

11M ago28:04

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Dr. Ramani's parents repeatedly explained to their daughter that education was the most important thing in her life in order to be respected and taken seriously . There was no way around potential bias toward a young Indian woman regardless of the fact that she was born in the United States and an American citizen. The oldest of two daughters, Dr. …

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO -"Strength That Comes From Being Rooted and Connected" with Guest Educator, Social Worker and Author Stephanie Malia Krauss 29:14

12M ago29:14

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If you'd like to make a donation to help the survivors of the horrific August 2023 fires on the island of Maui, especially the town of Lāhainā, Stephanie suggests the following organizations: "If you’re looking to donate to relief efforts, I recommend Hawaii People’s Fund, Hawaii Community Foundation, or the Public Schools Foundation of Hawaii. Haw…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO -Books, Writers And Mystics -with Guest Author and NPR Education Correspondent, Anya Kamenetz. Looking Back at S2E19 26:39

12M ago26:39

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Imagine your home is abuzz, young inspired graduate students coming and going discussing literature, your parents writing their own works plus editing for others. This is how Anya describes her childhood. Her parents met while working at John's Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. Once Anya was born, the family moved onto Baton Rouge, La. where mom…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO- "Times Change But Morals Never Do" - with Guest Founder and CEO of ALWAYSON PR, Jay Jones. Looking Back at S2E16 29:02

12M ago29:02

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Jay and his mother were joined at the hip back then and still today even though Doris now lives on the west coast and he on the east. Doris and Jay had a great understanding and mutual respect for each other. They had plenty of "she and I" moment Jay fondly recalls, when they would go shopping together over the weekend. Doris was a single mom and w…

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HOST JACKIE TANTILLO - So Gifted Yet Troubled With Guest Executive Director of Philanthropy and DEI Programming at Geller, Lauren Rutkin 28:10

1y ago28:10

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Lauren believes that she's gotten her interest in the philanthropic and not-for-profit industry, from her mother. Rutkin says, "I do think that I learned that from my mom. My mom was always someone who gave back." Thinking back of what her home life was like after her parents divorce, Lauren says "my mom was present, but not in the way teenagers ne…

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