Best Jet Kingdom Podcasts (2024)

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E50 - Guests: Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Chair of the UK Civil Aviation Authority & Former Chief of the Air Staff 1:00:15

16h ago1:00:15

1:00:15

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, the current Chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, and a former Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force. In another first for Leading 4 Life "Stories", this episode was recorded as an event for The Leaders' Club, w…

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E49 - Themes: Family & Friends 12:42

6d ago12:42

12:42

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Some recent personal issues have led me to produce this short episode on Family & Friends, largely because I think too many of us neglect these vitally important stakeholders in our lives. I know from my own experience that I could always do better at looking after my personal relations…

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E48 - Personal Stories: Squadron Command! 28:50

14d ago28:50

28:50

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message After more than 4 years on the ground, it was time to return to flying and this time as a Squadron Commander! Command of a front-line flying squadron is something that is pretty much at the top of the wish list for every career minded fighter pilot, and I was immensely privileged to tak…

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E47 - Guests: Ralph Arundell, former Army Officer & Henry Arundell, professional rugby player 1:45:27

21d ago1:45:27

1:45:27

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week's episode is a double first. It is the first time I have interviewed two guests at the same time, and those two guests happen to be father and son with two amazing life stories to share. Ralph Arundell is a former British Army officer with a distinguished career in the infantr…

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E46 - Lifelong Learning and Investing in Yourself 11:47

29d ago11:47

11:47

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In a slight break from normal procedure, I've recorded this episode on video whilst I was on the road with Deloitte University this week. It's shorter than many of my episodes but the content will hopefully resonate with you as it is an important topic. Lifelong learning and taking the …

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Olyxir Tea Strips: A Healthful and Eco Conscious Alternative to Traditional Tea Bags 18:20

29d ago18:20

18:20

Olyxir Tea Strips provides an alternative to the traditional tea bag. In this episode, Adam Torres and Josephine Musco, CEO & Founder at Olyxir, explore the Olyxir story and patented tea strip. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on o…

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E45 - Guests: Matt Lindley, Pilot, Company Founder, & Motivational Speaker 1:24:06

1M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message As the UK celebrates Pride month, my guest this week is Matt Lindley. Matt is a former RAF pilot who spent the majority of his military time on 32 (The Royal) Squadron at RAF Northolt near London, where he was an instructor pilot and captain on the HS125 VIP transport aircraft. In that …

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E44 - Personal Stories: Desert Life! 35:31

1M ago35:31

35:31

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this episode, I return to my personal RAF journey and share my experience of living in the Saudi Arabian desert whilst commanding the RAF detachment on Operation Southern Watch (to mission to police the southern Iraqi no-fly zone) in 1998. Life in a tented encampment during the Saudi…

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Activate Your Hydration With Reflekt 35:15

1M ago35:15

35:15

What makes Reflekt different from other skincare brands? In this episode, Adam Torres and Nancy Schnoll, Founder & CCO at Reflekt, explore the Reflekt brand story and Nancy's vision for the company. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest…

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Squigs Beauty: Happy Headcare Rooted in Ayurveda 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

Squigs is the first South Asian-owned and inspired brand to be on shelves in Urban Outfitters. It was also awarded the Allure Best of Beauty Award for the Best Hair Oil under the clean category. In this episode, Adam Torres and Nikita Charuza, Founder & CEO of Squigs Beauty, explore the Squigs journey and how Nikita went from fashion and beauty edi…

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E43 - Guests: Reuben Keith Green, US Navy (Retired) 1:16:16

2M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Reuben Keith Green, a former US Navy surface warfare officer and the published author of "Black Officer, White Navy". As the book title suggests, Keith's life in the US Navy was a challenging one and, since leaving the Navy in 1997, he has devoted the majority of h…

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E42 - Personal Stories: The Joy of Flying - Part 2! 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Back in Episode 33 I started giving a full description of some of the aspects of military flying that dominated the flying part of my RAF career. As I got into the episode I realised that I had rather more to say about this than I originally thought and so I didn't get through all the t…

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Creating The Retreat Costa Rica and Truth Bar 14:53

2M ago14:53

14:53

What was the vision behind creating The Retreat Costa Rica and Truth Bar? In this episode, Adam Torres and Diana Stobo, Founder and CEO at Truth Bar and The Retreat Costa Rica, explore Diana's businesses and entrepreneurial vision. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and t…

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E41 - Themes: Dealing with Adversity! 29:56

2M ago29:56

29:56

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Trigger Warning! Whilst it doesn't go into detail, this episodes touches on the death of work colleagues and family members including children. With this, my first thematic episode in a while, I address the difficult topic of "Dealing with Adversity!" Whether personal or professional, r…

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Creating Spaces Where Wealth Meets Spirituality and Doing Business Becomes Effortless 19:24

2M ago19:24

19:24

Can spirituality and business combine effortlessly? In this episode, Adam Torres and Aelia Kos, Startup Founder, Modern Mystic & Experiences Designer at The Universe of Aelia Kos, explore the future of the luxury retreats and experiences industry and The Universe of Aelia Kos. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for…

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The Wine Industry in the Kingdom of Bhutan 20:39

2M ago20:39

20:39

Bhutan Wine Company currently has approximately 200 acres of vineyards, growing 16 different grape varietals—nine red and seven white—spread across nine sites in Bhutan. In this episode, Adam Torres and Michael Juergens, Founder of Bhutan Wine Company, explore the Bhutan Wine Company story and plans for growing the wine industry in Bhutan. Follow A…

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E40 - Guests: Mary Walter, US Talk Radio Host 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Mary Walter, a TV and radio broadcast personality, and a podcast host, based in New Jersey, USA. Mary and I have known each other for many years and I was really keen to tap into her Talk Radio experience to get some new perspectives not only on her own career and …

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Redefining Travel: Immersive Travel Through Education and Recreation 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

The Hybrid Tours is a travel company that combines fun and culturally immersive experiences. In this episode, Adam Torres and Sibu Szymanowska, Co-Founder of The Hybrid Tours, explore The Hybrid Tours and traveling. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Ap…

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Arabica Coffee House Partners with Mission Matters 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

Arabica Coffee House is on a mission to provide the best tasting coffee in the business. In this episode, Adam Torres and Scott Hagg, President of Arabica Coffee House, explore the Arabica Coffee House story and why it's partnering with Mission Matters to get the word out about its superior product. Learn more and experience the coffee for yourself…

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E39 - Personal Stories: Staff Duties! 28:27

3M ago28:27

28:27

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In some respects ground tours or "flying a desk" are the things that aircrew are conditioned to dislike the most; however, as you will hear in this episode, that wasn't really the case for me and, although I always loved flying, I also thoroughly enjoyed my time on the ground. This epis…

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E38 - Guests: Juliet Kennedy, Former Operations Director at National Air Traffic Services 1:09:41

3M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message I am delighted to be joined this week by Juliet Kennedy. Juliet very recently completed more than 8 years as the Operations Director at National Air Traffic Services, the capstone of an entire 43 year career within the world of Air Traffic Control. Juliet speaks very candidly about her …

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Leisure Travel and the Changing Way of Living 17:41

3M ago17:41

17:41

Nova Haus aims to bring a new experience to leisure travel. In this episode, Adam Torres and Tyler Jordan, General Partner at Nova Haus, explore Nova Haus and plans for its expansion. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast…

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E37 - Guests: Nick Anderson, Former RAF pilot and Senior Captain with Virgin Atlantic 1:32:54

3M ago1:32:54

1:32:54

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Nick Anderson. Nick is one of my original flying instructors from my own time in the Royal Air Force's flying training system, and spent his whole working life in the world of aviation. He spent 19 years in the Royal Air Force as a fighter pilot and advanced flying…

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E36 - Guests: Liz McConaghy, the "Chinook Crew Chick"! 1:19:17

3M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message It was an absolute pleasure to interview the effervescent and award winning Liz McConaghy for this week's episode. Author of the outstanding autobiographical book "Chinook Crew Chick", Liz is the longest serving female Chinook crewman, and during her 17 year RAF career, she completed an…

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The Heavens ATX: An Eco Luxurious Boutique Hotel and Wellness Resort in Austin TX 17:04

3M ago17:04

17:04

"The Heavens" is an innovative eco-luxury retreat, event space, and wedding destination, set to address the glaring absence of upscale, sustainable accommodations near the F1/Nascar Circuit of The Americas in East Austin, Texas. In this episode, Adam Torres and Dan Mages, Cofounder & Client Relations of The Heavens ATX, explore The Heavens ATX and …

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Creating Products for People of Various Skin and Lip Tones 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

Pound Cake is an award-winning pro-Black, pro-fat, and pro-queer cosmetics company creating products for people of various skin and lip tones. In this episode, Adam Torres and Camille Bell, Co-founder & CEO at Pound Cake, explore the Pound Cake story and Camille's plan to scale. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ f…

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E35 - Guests: Bishop Graham James, Former Bishop of Norwich 1:22:26

4M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This episode is being published on Easter Sunday 2024 so an interview with a senior figure in the Church of England seemed highly appropriate, and I am delighted that my guest for this episode is Bishop Graham James, the former Bishop of Norwich. Bishop Graham and I first met back in 20…

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E34 - Guests: John Volanthen GM, Cave Explorer and Cave Rescue Expert 1:13:01

4M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message I feel immensely privileged to have had the opportunity to interview John Volanthen for Leading 4 Life "Stories". His name might not be immediately familiar to you but I am sure that the cave rescue of the 12 children and their football coach from a flooded cave in Northern Thailand in …

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Ocean Club: Exclusivity with an Edge From St Barths to Montauk 23:52

4M ago23:52

23:52

The allure of St. Barths lies in its intimate, exclusive atmosphere. How does the Ocean Club cater to both a discerning clientele seeking high-end service and a vibrant, engaging dining environment that makes them feel welcome and included? In this episode, Adam Torres and Jarad McCarroll, Co-Founder of Ocean Club St Barths, explore Ocean Club St B…

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Lasorda Family Wines & Black Infusions Featured at Mission Matters Tasting 16:22

4M ago16:22

16:22

Lasorda Family Wines and Black Infusions will team up with Mission Matters for an event to remember. In this episode, Adam Torres and Chirag Sagar, Co Founder of Mission Matters, explore the upcoming Mission Matters Whiskey and Wine Tasting in Beverly Hills. To learn more connect with Chirag on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chiragdsagar/ o…

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E33 - Personal Stories: The Joy of Flying - Part 1! 28:22

4M ago28:22

28:22

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Flying has been a huge part of my life and career and in this personal stories episode I do my best bring some elements of that to life for those that have never had the good fortune to experience military flying in any form. It's very much my personal recollections of what I have flown…

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The Problem with the Gold and Jewelry Resale Industry 19:13

4M ago19:13

19:13

What are the biggest challenges for consumers looking to sell their gold jewelry? In this episode, Adam Torres and Brandon Aversano, CEO & Founder at Alloy, explore buying and selling gold jewelry and how Alloy is making this easy and providing competitive pricing. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date …

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E32 - Guests: Mandy Hickson, RAF Tornado Pilot, Author, Keynote Speaker 1:33:00

4M ago1:33:00

1:33:00

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week's episode was a real joy for me as it is an interview with fellow fast-jet pilot and former RAF Officer, Mandy Hickson. Mandy was one of the very first women to go through RAF flying training and was the second female Tornado GR4 pilot. She had an extremely active 17 year RAF …

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E31 - Themes: Hearts & Minds! 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this thematic episode I address the vitally important topic of "Hearts & Minds"! This is such a crucial element of leadership, as without the support of, and proper engagement with your team, you will always struggle to succeed as a leader. I cover a wide range of topics that I belie…

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E30 - Personal Stories: Operations Over Iraq! 43:53

5M ago43:53

43:53

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message During both my first command tour as a flight commander on Number 54 (Fighter) Squadron (covered in Episode 27), and subsequently during my squadron command tour as the Officer Commanding Number 6 Squadron, I spent a good deal of time flying on operational reconnaissance missions in the…

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E29 - Guests: Steven Moore, Former US Congressional Chief of Staff and President of the Ukraine Freedom Project 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week, Leading 4 Life Stories goes international and my guest is Steven Moore, a former US Congressional Chief of Staff, and now President of the Ukraine Freedom Project. Steven is a highly experienced political strategist, international social entrepreneur and public opinion resear…

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Disrupting Artisanal Spirits with Fig, Apricot and Dark Cherry Flavors 24:25

5M ago24:25

24:25

How does an artisanal spirits company make their mark in the competitive vodka industry? In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Michael Davidson, Founder & CEO of Black Infusions. Explore Black Infusions' flavored spirits and plans for expansion and growth into new markets. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for …

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Weight Loss Revolution with New Highly Effective Medical Treatment 23:13

5M ago23:13

23:13

What are the recent changes contributing to the weight loss revolution? In this episode, Adam Torres and Dr. Eldad Einav, CEO & Founder of myW8, explore the weight loss industry including medication such as Ozempic. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Ap…

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E28 - Guests: Chief Constable Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex Police 1:14:50

5M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message My guest this week is Chief Constable Jo Shiner, the ninth Chief Constable of Sussex Police and the first female officer to hold the role. Jo is a career police officer having served for over 30 years initially in Norfolk and Kent before moving to Sussex as the Deputy Chief Constable in…

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After Hours Vintage in DTLA 20:20

5M ago20:20

20:20

After Hours Vintage aims to bring a new style to DTLA. In this episode, Adam Torres and Bridget Connelly and Liza McGowan, Co Founders of After Hours Vintage, explore the DTLA community and After Hours Vintage. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply t…

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Is it Worth Quitting Your Job to Follow Your passion? 20:58

5M ago20:58

20:58

Growing a successful business is no easy task. Especially when you leave a stable corporate position after 20 years. In this episode, Adam Torres and Christopher Warren, Photographer at C Warren Gallery and C Warren Travel, explore Chris' story and how he exited corporate America to pursue his passion as a photographer and content creator. Follow A…

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Building a Global Business Organically 19:09

5M ago19:09

19:09

What makes an entrepreneur at the age of 45 start their first business? In this episode, Adam Torres and Scott Buss, Founder of Advent Jets, explore the Advent Jets story and how Scott has grown a global business organically. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour sc…

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The Cruise Industry Boom 25:22

5M ago25:22

25:22

The cruise industry is experiencing a boom as travelers choose stress free options for visiting their favorite cities. In this episode, Adam Torres interviewed Scott Eddy, Travel Media Personality @MrScottEddy. Explore all things travel including the cruise industry boom. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up t…

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E27 - Personal Stories: Command! 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Having returned to the RAF after my exchange tour with the German Air Force, this personal stories episode reflects on some of the aspects of my first command tour as a Flight Commander on Number 54 (Fighter) Squadron at RAF Coltishall. Returning to the Jaguar in this more senior role w…

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E26 - Themes: Teamwork - Trust, Empowerment & Delegation! 26:58

6M ago26:58

26:58

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message In this thematic episode I tackle a set of topics that crop up a lot when I do leadership development training with groups and individuals. Using some examples of what I have learnt along my own journey, I provide a range of thoughts, tips and techniques that should help leaders to deve…

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Creating a Sustainable Hotel Experience 18:31

6M ago18:31

18:31

Yogh Group works in partnership with Oregon State University to design sustainable technologies for the hospitality industry, such as the QuaiEnergy System for efficient electricity and the Algae Growth System to provide food and biofuel (as ethanol). In this episode, Adam Torres and Levar Jackson, Founder and CEO of Yogh Group, explore the hospita…

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E25 - Guests: Steve Brown, Futurist, AI Expert, Entrepreneur and Author 1:10:03

6M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week is a little different to normal as I combine a thematic issue with a guest interview and discuss the whole topic of Artificial Intelligence with Steve Brown. Steve is a leading expert on generative AI, autonomous AI assistants, digital transformation, the future of work, and h…

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E24 - Guests: Jonathan Bowman-Perks, Podcast Host and Executive Coach 1:40:21

6M ago1:40:21

1:40:21

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message This week's guest is Jonathan Bowman-Perks, a fellow podcast host and coach with a long and extremely successful track record in both. Jonathan is a former Army officer who had a long and distinguished career before moving to the private sector. Since he made that jump, his career has g…

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E23 - Personal Stories: Life with the Luftwaffe 34:33

6M ago34:33

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I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message With this first episode of Season 2 of the podcast, I return to the personal stories and give an account of my time on an exchange posting flying the RF4E Phantom with the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe. It was a fascinating time not least because of the political changes that occurred…

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E22 - Review of 2023 23:36

7M ago23:36

23:36

I'd love to hear from you; feel free to send me a Text Message Given that I strongly suspect you will have better things to do than listen to me on New Year's Eve when this podcast becomes available, I have made it a reasonably short episode and focused on providing a review of 2023 and this first season of Leading 4 Life "Stories". The episode pro…

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