New Podcast Series hosted by Scott Shepard, and focused on the intersection of AI, Urbanism, Active Transportation, Shared Mobility & Decarbonization
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We're interviewing Human Resources leaders for solution-oriented deep dives into today's most pressing HR challenges. Rather than offering general advice, each On Board episode will address a particular problem People Teams are facing. We'll cover all things HR: recruitment, DE&I, employee engagement, culture, HR metrics, and more— so stay tuned.
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Our podcast stems from our shared commitment to gender equality, aiming to amplify voices and experiences in STEM through compelling storytelling. Our podcast delves into the various challenges faced by minorities, actively raising awareness and offering recommendations and potential solutions for organisations and leaders to foster more inclusive workplace cultures. Each episode serves as a platform for professionals to share their journeys, providing valuable insights for navigating the co ...
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Transform Your Life with Teresa & Tonya is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that chronicles the personal journeys of two friends, Teresa and Tonya, who have dramatically changed their lives through bariatric surgery. With a focus on weight loss, wellness, and the ups and downs of life before and after surgery, this podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, expert advice, and supportive tips for those considering or navigating the path of weight transformation. Teresa Parent and Ton ...
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storymark® invites you to a refreshing spin on the leadership podcast. These interviews are dynamic, story-driven conversations about pivotal moments that propelled each guest towards success. You’ll hear revealing truths and unexpected insights from creative visionaries, pioneering innovators, and global leaders. Each guest is leaving a unique mark in their industry and the world — and all are anchored by a connection to Israel. In his role as itrek CEO, storymark host Gil Galanos has spent ...
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Sup Doc is the #1 Podcast about Documentaries! This lively show features comedy, commentary & recaps with classic and not-so-classic documentaries! On each episode comedians Paco Romane and George Chen give actual analysis while hilariously discussing the documentary with their wide array of amazing guests, plus games and film clips. These hosts hit the right tone of funny and thoughtful. Sup Doc has been described as "a fun way to pore over docs" by Vulture, a "great idea" by Boing Boing an ...
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Experiencing the Highs and Lows of Sharing Your Weight Loss Journey on Social Media
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Tonya and Teresa delve into the impact of sharing your weight loss journey on social media. They explore the highs and lows, the positives and negatives, and the sense of community that can be built through online connections. When they first embarked on their journeys, they wanted to use social media as a su…
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Emotional Eating and Stress Management in Your Weight Loss Journey
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive into stress management and emotional eating, essential factors for a successful weight loss journey. They discuss how unmanaged stress often leads to overeating or “comfort eating,” which can hinder weight loss progress. Reflecting on how their generation was taught to clean their plates…
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Nico Larco is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Oregon, Director of the Urbanism Next Center at the University of Oregon and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Sustainable Cities Initiative, a nationally and internationally awarded, multidisciplinary organization that focuses on sustainability issues as they relate to the built enviro…
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Embracing Change: Navigating Loose Skin and Life After Weight Loss Surgery
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya dive into the often-overlooked topic of loose skin after weight loss. Together, they explore the fears many face when losing weight quickly, such as the concern of loose skin and the associated challenges like odors. They also discuss how some women embrace their loose skin as a b…
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From Weight Loss to Powerlifting: Sharvell'e Daniels' Journey of Strength, Plastic Surgery, and Self-Love
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya are joined by special guest Sharvell'e Daniels one of the amazing team members from Pop Recovery Systems, a true weight loss warrior who has lost 135 pounds and gained 35 pounds back through muscle as a powerlifter. Together, they discuss how they met and dive into Sharvell'e’s in…
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Episode 22: Women in Shared and Active Mobility (The #CitiesFirst Webinar)
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The #CitiesFirst Advisors + Podcast is excited to launch our quarterly webinar series, with an all star lineup of guests and speakers. This webinar episode, "Women in Shared and Active Mobility" features mobility experts Sandra Witzel and Alex Carroll. Here's a sneak peek into the episode, which is all about women in shared and active mobility: 👇👇👇…
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Breaking the Diet Culture Narrative and the Truth About Weight Loss Surgery
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya dive deep into their frustration with the diet culture narrative. They discuss the harmful misconception that obesity is simple to solve and the need to dismantle the stigma surrounding weight loss surgery. Frustrated by the belief that weight loss surgery is just "taking the easy way out," t…
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Overcoming Childhood Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery Complications, and Breaking the Stigma with Lashandria Peek
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In this impactful episode of Transform Your Life, Lashandria Peek shares her weight loss journey that began in 2018. She opens up about her weight loss surgery, the complications she encountered, and the importance of finding a surgeon she could trust. Lashandria also discusses the challenges of childhood obesity, including having her mouth wired s…
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Transforming Recovery Care: How Pop Recovery Supports Weight Loss Surgery and Plastic Surgery Patients with CEO Laura Alexis
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya welcome special guest Laura Alexis, CEO and founder of Pop Recovery Systems, to discuss her passion for improving recovery care for weight loss surgery and plastic surgery patients. They explore how Laura is inspiring surgeons to join the Pop Recovery movement, driven by their des…
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Navigating Post-Op Success: Essential Tips and Breaking Weight Loss Surgery Stigma
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In this episode of the Transform Your Life podcast, Teresa and Tonya dive into the critical aspects of post-op care after weight loss surgery. They discuss how to avoid complications, the importance of following your surgeon’s guidelines, and the role of the PopRecovery team in ensuring a smooth recovery process. The episode also tackles the stigma…
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Breaking the Silence: Ken’s Journey Through Weight Loss, Plastic Surgery, and Men's Health Challenges
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In this enlightening episode, Tonya and Teresa welcome Ken, a new member of the PopRecovery group, who offers a valuable male perspective on weight loss and plastic surgery. Ken discusses the challenges men face with obesity and the often unspoken struggles of dealing with weight issues. He shares his journey through multiple weight loss procedures…
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From Struggle to Triumph: Amanda’s 600-Pound Weight Loss Success and Plastic Surgery Transformation
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In this powerful and motivating episode, Tonya and Teresa, ambassadors for PopRecovery, are joined by the incredible Amanda Register, who has triumphed over a 600-pound weight loss journey. Amanda shares her inspiring story of overcoming unimaginable challenges, including undergoing the duodenal switch surgery to lose the weight necessary to receiv…
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Dr. Laura Narvaez Zertuche is an architect, urban designer, and a spatial scientist. She is a Partner in the Urban Design Group at Foster + Partners, where she leads people movement and data analytics within the firm since 2015. Her work incorporates evidence-based and research-led design that combines informed decision-making with simulation-power…
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Transforming Lives: Navigating Weight Loss and Plastic Surgery with Dr. Chen and Tori
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In today’s inspiring and deeply personal episode, we are joined by the courageous weight loss warrior Tori, who shares her remarkable weight loss journey and the preparations for her upcoming skin removal surgery with Dr. Charlie Chen. Tori opens up about the emotional highs and lows of her transformation, the meticulous planning involved, and the …
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Katlyn Foster on Finding Confidence and Building a Business After Massive Weight Loss
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In today's uplifting and deeply personal episode, we are joined by the inspiring Katlyn Foster, who shares her heartfelt journey of massive weight loss. Together, we dive into the emotional struggles, vulnerability, and the relentless pursuit of self-acceptance that come with being part of the weight loss community. Teresa, Tonya, and Katlyn open u…
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A Chef’s Perspective on Healthy Cooking Post-Surgery With Chef Rich
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We dive deep into the inspiring story of Chef Rich and his remarkable weight loss journey. Once weighing over 600 pounds, Chef Rich made the courageous decision to undergo weight loss surgery and dedicate himself to a healthier lifestyle. Now, having shed over 300 pounds, he shares the physical and emotional transformations he’s experienced, includ…
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Empowering Stories of Weight Loss and Self-Love with Teresa and Tonya
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Welcome to another empowering episode of Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya! In this episode, our dynamic duo dive deep into the complexities of the weight loss and healing journey, sharing their personal experiences and offering steadfast support to those on similar paths. With a combined weight loss of over 800 pounds, Teresa and Tonya can…
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Darren Flynn: The entrepreneurial engineer
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In this episode, Lau and Sohan chat with Darren Flynn, an engineer on a mission to be more entrepreneurial. Darren's journey began in the trenches, working with pipes, pumps, and concrete, and has spanned over $2B of water infrastructure projects in Australia and Vietnam. Darren employs value engineering, innovative ideas, design thinking, and his …
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Dr. Eric Smith's Insight: Nutrition, Bariatric Surgery, and Compassionate Care
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In this 20th episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the dedicated and compassionate bariatric surgeon, Dr. Eric Smith. Today’s discussion dives deep into the world of bariatric surgery, recovery, and holistic wellness. Dr. Smith sheds light on his journey to develop his supplement line, Bari Balance, and the meticulous effort involved in ensuring…
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Where some see forgotten places, Rik Adamski sees extraordinary opportunities and is dedicated to supporting extraordinary places where people thrive. As the President of ASH+LIME, Rik has consulted on over 50 projects across 35 towns and cities, focusing on downtown and neighborhood planning, local economic development, support for small developer…
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Celebrating Non-Scale Victories: Teresa and Tonya's Weight Loss Triumphs
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Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya! Today, we dive deep into the heart of weight loss journeys by celebrating the often-overlooked milestones—non-scale victories (NSVs). With decades of personal experience, our hosts share transformative wins that go beyond the numbers on the scale, such as fittin…
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Teresa and Tonya, your hosts, reflect on their incredible experiences traveling and attending events. They open up about their ongoing struggles with insecurities and the mindset shifts necessary to overcome their past weight issues. You'll hear practical tips on how to navigate social events, how to avoid overindulging, and focus on meaningful soc…
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Roberta Brosco: Let go of your self judgement - advice from a professional self development coach
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Laura and Sohan embark on a mindfulness journey led by former engineer-turned mindfulness coach Roberta Brosco. Roberta talks about her journey within construction, how she embarked on a journey to become a mindful leader to deal with workplace stresses. She then used these tools to create mindfulness coaching for women across the globe to help the…
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Dana's Journey: Food Addiction, Emotional Eating, and Devotion Nutrition
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We sit down with Dana from Devotion Nutrition to explore how their innovative products are transforming the way we satisfy our sweet cravings while staying devoted to a healthy lifestyle. We'll dive deep into Dana's personal journey with emotional eating and food addiction, discussing how she overcame childhood struggles and found hope through ther…
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Finding the Courage to Evolve: Jessica's Weight Loss Journey
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Welcome back to another empowering episode of "Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya"! In this episode, our hosts, Teresa and Tonya, dive deep into their personal experiences and the emotional and physical challenges of embarking on a weight loss journey. They share their milestones, fears, and the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zo…
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April's Story of Resilience: Overcoming Obesity
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In this powerful and inspiring episode, we sit down with our incredible guest, April, as she bravely shares her extensive weight loss journey. April opens up about her experiences with bariatric and plastic surgery, and the challenging recovery that followed, including severe medical complications. Despite these hurdles, she has triumphed, transfor…
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Accomplished public official, economist, and administrator, Enrique Peñalosa completed his second term as Mayor of Bogota, Colombia in December 2019. While mayor, Peñalosa was responsible for numerous and radical improvements to the city and its citizens. He promoted a city model giving priority to children and public spaces and restricting private…
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Things Noone Talks About Bariatric Surgery Edition
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Welcome back to "Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya," your go-to podcast for real talk and support on the weight loss and transformation journey. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the personal challenges faced by Teresa and Tonya during their battle with obesity. From the impact excess weight had on their bodies—including bladder is…
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Maintaining Healthy Routines While Traveling Post-Weight Loss
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In today's episode, we dive into the art of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling and eating out—especially after a weight loss journey or bariatric surgery. Tonya and Teresa share their personal tips and tricks for staying on track with their health goals, from carrying protein snacks and drinks to researching menus for the best low-carb…
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Welcome back to another episode of Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the struggles and triumphs of overcoming binge eating and food addiction. Join us as Teresa and Tonya share their innovative strategies for tackling binge eating and battling the "inner fat brain". Our hosts explore practical tip…
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Fiona McDonald: Pursuit, Passion and Promise leader of 2023
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Laura and Sohan sit with the Roads Australia PPP award winner of 2023, Fiona McDonald from New South Wales. Fiona is a Senior Manager of Industry Affairs and Partnerships, who shares her experience in leading innovation in the industry, working with senior leadership teams and even championing for diversity and inclusion - a passion that arises fro…
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Bariatric Surgery: Reality Vs. Expectations
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In today's episode, hosts Teresa and Tonya dive deep into the topic of bariatric surgery: comparing their expectations vs. the realities. They open up about the unexpected changes in their food tolerances, from suddenly disliking certain foods like lettuce and meat to navigating the evolving nature of their diets. They reflect on hidden health issu…
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Finding Confidence in New Clothes Post-Weight Loss
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In this empowering episode of "Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya", we dive deep into the emotional and transformative journeys of weight loss, body acceptance, and shopping. Our hosts, Teresa and Tonya, open up about their personal struggles with body image, from feeling self-conscious about loose skin and being overweight, to facing societ…
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Weight Loss Plateaus: Insights and Strategies for Success
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In episode 9 of "Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya," we delve deep into the universally frustrating experience of weight loss stalls and plateaus. Join hosts Teresa and Tonya, as they explore the emotional, physical, and psychological aspects that influence weight loss journeys. Understanding that weight loss is not a linear process, our ho…
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Understanding Bariatric Surgery: Myths, Facts, and Personal Stories
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Welcome back to another empowering episode of "Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya." Today, in episode 8, we’re diving deep into the world of weight loss surgery, debunking some common myths, and sharing personal stories that highlight the journey before and after surgery. We'll discuss the reality of bariatric surgery, addressing misconcepti…
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In episode 7 of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya open up about their transformational weight loss journeys, not shying away from the intimate details. Dive deep into a candid conversation on how shedding pounds and undergoing skin removal surgery have redefined their experiences with intimacy and sex. With honesty and vulnerability, our …
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Veronica Vanterpool is the Federal Transit Administration’s Acting Administrator, assuming that role on February 24, 2024. Before that, she had served as Deputy Administrator since May 2022. She first joined FTA as Senior Advisor in August 2021. As Acting Administrator, Ms. Vanterpool helps advance the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration relat…
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Navigating Life After Extreme Weight Loss: The Loose Skin Dilemma
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In this episode of Transform Your Life, your hosts Teresa and Tonya peel back the layers of an often-overlooked challenge in the weight loss journey: dealing with loose skin after significant weight loss. Both hosts bravely share their struggles with obesity, touching upon the accompanying mental and emotional strains, societal judgments, and the p…
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Josh Yates: Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Yates, a multifaceted individual serving as the co-director of Landy Advisory, the director of the Tweed Seagulls Rugby League Football Club, and the vice president of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce. Josh candidly shares the challenges he faced at the outset of his journey in the i…
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In this deeply personal episode of Transform Your Life, hosts Teresa and Tonya open up about the emotional and physical hurdles they've faced post-surgery. They share the highs and lows of their plastic surgery experiences. Both hosts emphasize the unexpected challenges they encountered, including Tonya's breathing complications that led to life-th…
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Overcoming Shame and Celebrating Mobility
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Welcome back to Transfrom Your Life with Teresa and Tonya, where the journey of transformation is about more than just shedding pounds—it's about gaining a new lease on life. In Episode 4, we're diving deep into the heart of obesity, weight loss and body movement. Join us for an honest conversation about the hurdles of gym culture, the impact of ju…
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Rhianna Di Trapani: Creating a healthy relationship with change | Episode 37
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Join Laura and Sohan in their interview with Rhianna Di Trapani, the civil construction professional turned director of her very own company - Virtual Civil Consulting! From juggling two degrees and two part-time jobs to managing 20-million dollar projects in the construction industry - Rhianna is an inspiration for young women in STEM wanting to r…
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From Food Addiction to Freedom: Teresa and Tonya’s Lifestyle Transformation Tips
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Combined, Teresa and Tonya almost lost 700 pounds. Join our hosts as they courageously share their remarkable weight loss journeys. Teresa opens up about her struggles with food addiction and the small yet impactful changes she made to her daily routines, like reorganizing her kitchen to encourage healthier choices. Meanwhile, Tonya reveals her sec…
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The Power of Community in Your Weight Loss Journey
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In episode 2 of 'Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya,' hosts Teresa and Tonya dive deep into the significance of support systems throughout the weight loss journey. Fresh from a transformative event in Houston with Pop Recovery Systems, they share their newfound inspiration and the importance of community in the transformative process. Tonya …
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On the founding team at Lime, the world's largest electric micromobility company operating in over 250 markets globally, Andrew Savage helped lead the company from its inception through expansion across more than 30 countries while raising over $750 million in investment. Serving on the company’s executive team, Andrew built an organization which l…
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Vanessa: The undercover superhero shaping our transport future | Episode 36
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In this episode, Sohan and Lau sit down with Vanessa, a transportation engineer reshaping the face of Civil Engineering. Vanessa shares her passion for engineering and social media, discussing the importance of inspiring young professionals by highlighting engineers' role in shaping city infrastructure. She opens up about challenges in her career a…
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The Weight Loss Journey Begins: Transform Your Life Premiere
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Welcome to the first episode of Transform Your Life with Teresa and Tonya! In this heartfelt and insightful debut, hosts Tonya and Teresa bravely share their transformative weight loss journeys with authenticity and vulnerability. From the emotional and physical challenges of morbid obesity to the profound impact of mindset and support, they discus…
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Miranda Swift: The 13-year old grabbing everyone's attention | Episode 35
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Join Sohan and Laura as they interview Miranda Swift, a rising star in engineering. Discover how she kickstarted her career in high school, evolving from a part-time worker to a cadet civil engineer. Miranda's passion for enhancing STEM opportunities for rural girls is palpable as she discusses her initiatives to boost their job prospects and educa…
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Angela Hucker: Creating a successful journey in spite of gender biases | Episode 34
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In this episode, Lau and Sohan host Angela Hucker, CEO of EPIC. Angela shares experiences from her career, spanning two decades in male-dominated industries. She talks about learning to rise to the occasion, how you can jump into a new role and learn to fit into it. She talks about the changes the industry has been through, in recognising female ta…
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Akshay Shewale: Taj Mahal wasn't built in a day, keep putting one foot forward | Episode 33
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In Episode 33, Sohan and Laura are joined by Akshaye Shewale, the visionary owner of Mebumi. Mebumi is at the forefront of the future, revolutionising the outsourcing of engineering from India, the world's largest producer of engineers. In this episode, we delve into the art of mustering the courage to pursue your dreams, maximising the potential o…
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