Best Jen Leonard Podcasts (2024)

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David Shoemaker (CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee): The Unifying Power of Sport 36:26

18m ago36:26

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In this episode of Mission Critical, Lance welcomes David Shoemaker, the dynamic CEO and Secretary General of the Canadian Olympic Committee. As the world anticipates the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Shoemaker offers a compelling look into his distinctive leadership style and underscores the unifying power of sport in fostering community and nati…

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Healing through forward movement w/ Jacob Johns 41:52

1h ago41:52

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September 28, 2023 began in prayer and celebration and ended in an attempted mass shooting by Trump supporter Ryan Martinez. Relative defender Jacob Johns (Hopi and Akimel O’odham) was shot in the stomach by Martinez but miraculously survived. Nearly 10 months later, friends and comrades came together for the opening night of “Forward Movement,” an…

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Every cowboy story is a confession: On John Ford's The Searchers (1956) 59:04

9d ago59:04

59:04

[Producer's note: This is the first hour of the conversation. To listen to the entire episode, join our Patreon for as little as $2 a month to access our extensive catalog of bonus content and help support our work! You can also watch the full episode on our YouTube channel linked below] Nick Estes (@nickwestes), Elena Ortiz, and TRN Podcast produc…

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Chrissy Myers - Secrets to Reluctantly Resilient Revealed: 5 Minute Success - The Podcast, Episode 423 27:10

9d ago27:10

27:10

Chrissy Myers, is the author of "Reluctantly Resilient" and CEO of AUI and Clarity HR. She is a third-generation business owner revolutionizing the complexities of benefits and HR for small to medium-sized businesses. As the chief cheerleader, she guides marketing efforts and steers both companies to disrupt established norms. Beyond profit, AUI Gi…

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Brooke Lynn Hytes (Drag Queen): Why We Need Drag Culture Now, More Than Ever 33:04

10d ago33:04

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In the sequined, high-camp world of drag, few names shine as brightly as Brooke Lynn Hytes. From her transformative experience on RuPaul’s Drag Race to her burgeoning media empire as host of Canada’s Drag Race, she has not only captivated audiences with her stunning performances but has also become a beacon of queer visibility. Originally a pageant…

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Red Power Hour - Drowning is a good way to go 1:25:25

12d ago1:25:25

1:25:25

RPH is back! Co-hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz return to discuss the reasons behind their recent hiatus, the right-wing surveillance and backlash against Red Nation content and organizing, and why making podcasts can be therapeutic. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Med…

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Law Firm Leadership During Challenging Times 1:06:29

16d ago1:06:29

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Legal industry leaders Brad S. Karp, Chair of Paul, Weiss, and Jami McKeon, Chair of Morgan Lewis, share insights from their impressive careers as long-time leaders of their respective firms and in the broader profession. From making tough decisions on controversial topics of the day to assessing how Generative AI will impact the industry's future,…

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Be the Bridge 8th Anniversary! REIMAGINE with BTB Trainings and the BTB Academy! 1:00:34

19d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it’s our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively. In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge training department and diving into the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, …

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(Unlocked) "Two ways to resist, two ways to die" w/ Max Ajl (pt.2) 44:25

20d ago44:25

44:25

(Note: We had originally planned to keep part two behind the paywall, but there was such an enthusiastic response to this conversation between Nick and Max that we decided to unlock it. Thanks to everyone who signed up last week! You can help support our work and get access to the hundreds of hours of bonus content for as little as $2 a month.) The…

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850- Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show from June 15th, 2024 1:15:43

25d ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Story Smash The Storytelling Game Show was played live at The Lyric/Hyperion in Los Angeles Saturday June 15th, 2024. Listen to Host Christine Blackburn with Expert Judges Writer Danny Zuker, Comedian Blaine Capatch and Comedian Fielding Edlow. The contestants spinning the wheel were comedian Tommy Spears, Author Shelley Herman and Photographer/Aut…

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Be the Bridge 8th Anniversary! RECOMMIT with the Be the Bridge Development Department! 1:03:39

26d ago1:03:39

1:03:39

June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it’s our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively. In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge Development Department. Dr. Shondrika Moss-Bouldin share about their roles…

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"Two ways to resist, two ways to die" w/ Max Ajl (pt.1) 47:23

30d ago47:23

47:23

(Note: This is the first half of Nick's conversation with Max. For the second half, become a patron of Red Media. You can help support our work and get access to the hundreds of hours of bonus content for as little as $2 a month.) TRN Podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) speaks with political ecologist Max Ajl, author of The People's Green New Dea…

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The Future of Regulatory Reform and Lawyer Licensure 58:44

1M ago58:44

58:44

Structural barriers to change may represent the biggest enemy to innovation, access to justice, and a coherent system of lawyer formation. From regulations that define what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law to the often-undervalued role state supreme courts play in reimagining the future of lawyer licensure, our guests Jordan Furlong of …

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Leonard Peltier Mixtape Vol. 3 59:47

1M ago59:47

59:47

Freedom fighters across Turtle Island already know that today is the day of Leonard Peltier’s parole hearing. Leonard is now 79 years old. This is likely his last opportunity to be considered for parole. A decision is expected by mid-July. Today, millions across Mother Earth are collectively asking the US Parole Commission to recognize that enough …

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Adam Pisk - Secrets to Outsourcing Revealed: 5 Minute Success - The Podcast, Episode 422 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

As a Co-Founder at a rapidly evolving, remote-only outsourcing enterprise, I am dedicated to delivering unparalleled value to our clientele. With an extensive 25-year trajectory in Sales & Operations leadership, I excel in significantly reducing operational costs and establishing a solid foundation for scalable growth. By transitioning operations t…

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849- Why I Can't Use Public Toilets with Comedian Steph Tolev 15:52

1M ago15:52

15:52

Comic Steph Tolev (Steph Infection) talks about growing up in a touring dance group and her inability to use public toilets. BUT this issue saved a woman's life. No kidding! Listen to the show and find out what happened. Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast…

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Be the Bridge 8th Anniversary! REENGAGE with BTB Community Groups and the BTB Youth & University Program! 1:05:11

1M ago1:05:11

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June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it’s our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively. In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge programs department and diving into our Community Groups and Youth and Uni…

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Classic case of colonialism: The Kanaky liberation struggle w/ Tina Ngata 58:48

1M ago58:48

58:48

TRN Podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) interviews writer and activist Tina Ngata (@tinangata) on the Kanak people's liberation struggle and the recent uprising against French colonial rule. Watch the episode on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Learn more about the Kanaky uprising https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/05/21/maori-activist-on-new-…

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848- The Devil Tricked Me Into Sobriety with Comedian Adam Macias 43:27

2M ago43:27

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Comic Adam Macias ("That Was Wild" Podcast) realized he was an alcoholic and made the decision to quit. But one night, at an event, he ordered a mocktail and immediately tasted gin in the beverage. This brought back memories of his alcoholism that includes waking up with a pile of doody on his alarm clock. You heard me. Listen and stop drinking!! E…

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"He wants to know people are fighting for him": Take action for Leonard Peltier w/ Nick Tilsen 32:06

2M ago32:06

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TRN Podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) welcomes Nick Tilsen (@nicktilsen) from NDN Collective back to the show to discuss Leonard Peltier's upcoming parole hearing and the international coalition fighting to get him released after almost five decades of incarceration for crimes he didn't commit. For more information on how to help Leonard's appe…

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Shaping the Law Firm Associate of the Future 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The history of lawyer formation has given rise to an educational structure that intentionally separates learning from practice, making it challenging to adapt to the modern pace of changing conditions. The arrival of next-generation technologies begs the question: How do we rapidly reimagine the future of associate development to ensure that legal …

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847- My Gardener Got In A Fight In My Front Yard with Comedian Emily S. James 37:26

2M ago37:26

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Comic/Actress Emily S. James ("Boy Mom") was doing crafts with her little boys one day when she heard screaming coming from her front yard. She looked outside and saw her gardener and her neighbor had him in a headlock! They were both screaming for help. Emily called the police. Listen to what happened next! Each week Hollywood’s most talented peop…

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292- A Conversation Between Latasha Morrison and Jen Hatmaker to Celebrate the Launch of Brown Faces, White Spaces & Chapter 1 of the Audiobook 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

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Latasha Morrison's new book, Brown Faces, White Spaces is out today! To celebrate this exciting book launch, we invited Jen Hatmaker to join Latasha on the Be the Bridge Podcast because she was with Latasha in the beginning of Be the Bridge and has supported the work until now. In this conversation, you'll hear Latasha and Jen go back to the beginn…

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Palestine will be free, now more than ever w/ Frances Hasso 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Marking the 76th year since the Nakba (Catastrophe), Nick Estes speaks to Frances Hasso (@nasawiyya) about the history of the term, how Zionist settler colonial violence preceded and continued after the ethnic cleansing war of 1948, and how the Gaza genocide signals how close the liberation of Palestine really is. Check out Frances' website for her…

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The Future of DEI in Legal 1:03:32

2M ago1:03:32

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The legal landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion has shifted significantly in the wake of several significant judicial opinions. While the legal profession has been notoriously slow to make progress in its efforts to nurture more inclusive practice environments, our guests share their unwavering optimism about the advancement of inclusio…

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846- Filming A Nude Scene with Comic/Actress Sierra Katow 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

Comic/Actress Sierra Katow (Comedy special "Funt," "The Roots Of Comedy with Jesus Trejo," The Sex Lives Of College Girls) was thrilled to be cast in a supporting role on Mindy Kaling's sitcom "The Sex Lives Of College Girls." As she read thru the script titled "Naked Party," it occurred to her she was part of the "Naked Party"! Listen to this funn…

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YOTED: The great rap beef of 2024 and MMIW 51:49

2M ago51:49

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Jen and Justine reflect on how the “rap beef” flooding our screens is serving as a distraction from the escalating genocide of Palestinians, the global sex trade, domestic violence, and Drake's potential involvement in MMIW. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sust…

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845- The Last Raccoon with Comedian/Historian Dawn Brodey 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

Comic/Historian Dawn Brodey (HILF, The History Channel, "Cruel Hearts," The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory) lived on a houseboat in Minnesota for 9 years. One day, her dog started barking at something on the stern of the boat. It was a raccoon. A raccoon with half it's face torn off... Dawn was horrified, but found herself feeling empathy for the …

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291 - Learning to Not Give Up Before It Gets Good with Gospel Artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard 56:43

2M ago56:43

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Gospel artist, pastor, and entrepreneur Tasha Cobbs Leonard joins Latasha Morrison on the Be the Bridge Podcast to talk about her debut book, Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good. At Be the Bridge, we talk about hope often. It is what pushes us onward and allows us to persevere. Tasha Cobbs Leonard vulnerably shares parts of her story th…

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"Academia is a site of resistance, not liberation" w/ Mohamed Abdou 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Mohamed Abdou teaches at Columbia University and has been active in the student-led encampment in solidarity with Gaza. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Follow Mohamed on Twitter (@minuetinGmajor) or Instagram(@slightlydrifting) Sign the petition to help protect Mohamed from attacks on his job https://shorturl.at/CS…

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Liz Leonard - Secrets to Franchise Fast Pass Revealed Revealed: 5 Minute Success 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Liz Leonard is a noted Franchise Advisor, speaker, and owner of multiple businesses. After leaving corporate America, Liz founded and sold a successful business before pivoting to franchise ownership. She started her franchise advisory business in 2014 and has spent the last decade helping others find the perfect franchise match for their lifestyle…

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Generative AI and Lawyer Formation 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

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The capabilities of generative artificial intelligence — reading, summarizing, analyzing, organizing, and producing draft documents —-- align with the very tasks law students and junior lawyers learn in the early years of practice. So how can we reimagine lawyer formation to harness AI’s efficiencies while also ensuring the full development of a la…

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844- Fast To FIght with Writer/Storyteller Julia Lechner 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

Writer/Storyteller Julia Lechner (Two-time MOTH StorySLAM winner, MOTH GrandSLAM Winner, RISK!, Story Smash Winner, Paramount, TVGuide.com, ET Online)was sitting at work one day when a co-worker announced her Apple Airpods has been stolen. Julia took the lead and formed a "gang" to find the Airpods. Did she jump too fast? Listen and find out! Each …

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Native Deaths by Suicide & Settler Colonialism: A Critical Perspective w/ Jeffrey Ansloos 1:14:33

3M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

TRN Podcast co-host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) speaks to Jeffrey Ansloos about the many historical, social, and racialized connections between suicide in Indigenous communities and drinking water advisories. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide both at a social and personal …

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843-Waitressing In New York with Storyteller Erica Blumfield 38:10

3M ago38:10

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Erica Blumfield (RISK!, Revealed, the MOTH, "Storyteller's Project,") lived and waitressed in New York City. One day, a customer would not leave his table and after several hours of refilling his water glass and bread basket, Erica asked him to leave. They needed to turn the table. What happened next is absolutely unbelievable and luckily Erica is …

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290 - Honoring the Ritual of Wash Day and Viewing Art as an Act of Justice with Photographer Tomesha Faxio 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Tomesha Faxio is a self-taught documentary photographer dedicated to portraying and centering the Black experience. She specializes in portraits of Black women and women of color. Tomesha strives to tell authentic stories that both inform and inspire, and her photography has been featured across media outlets. Before becoming a photographer, Tomesh…

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From Falasteen to O’odham Jeweḍ: Israeli occupation is global w/ Napoleon Marrietta 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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Jen is joined by Napoleon Marrietta (Tohono/Akimel O'odham) who outlines the history of the militarization of O'odham land, and how their liberation struggle is intertwined with the Palestinian liberation. More info: https://www.instagram.com/az2palestine?igsh=MTNnMnBvdTRibXo0cw== https://www.instagram.com/oodhamsolidaritywithpalestine?igsh=ajltemh…

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