Best Lwl Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 170 - A mad medley of Montagus 43:32

4d ago43:32

43:32

Well this is an episode, kids. Fiona has seen a squirrel and gone on a mad goose chase through the annals of history, chasing down the elusive Montagus. Where will we end up?! Heaven only knows...Alex certainly doesn't! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ladies Who London Podcast

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Rebuild. Restore. | S5 EP.7 44:59

6d ago44:59

44:59

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee talks to Dr. Ashlee Kelly, an entrepreneur, urban developer & host of the JXN Transplants podcast, about how to rebuild communities, her career and so much more. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwithlee Follow Lee on Instagram, Tiktok & Twit…

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Ep 169 - the mysterious disappearance of Elizabeth Canning 48:07

11d ago48:07

48:07

This sounds like one of Sherlock's great cases - the mysterious disappearance of Elizabeth Canning, but it is a true story. What you may not know is that she comes back - after about a month, and in a pretty dire situation. So far, so horrible but straightforward. But then, once her kidnappers are tried, convicted, and thrown in prison, something r…

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105 - Being a hero isn’t beneficial to you or your clients 37:43

12d ago37:43

37:43

We all have been in those situations of having to pull off a major event, campaign or project. Going over and above is a normal part of business life, but when it becomes a regular occurrence, it is exhausting and inefficient. Ensuring client success should not come at the expense of your physical and mental health. Alyssa and Dakota discuss exampl…

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Ep 168 - Titus Oates conspiracy - fantasy or fact? 1:03:52

19d ago1:03:52

1:03:52

We've been threatening this one for a while, gang! Here is the unedited history of Titus Oates, and who exactly is he? Is he a brave, whistleblowing legend, or a deluded fantasist who is about to put his foot in it? Come with us to find out more And podcast pedestal returns! After overwhelming support, the pedestal makes a comeback, and you get to …

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The complexity of humility | S5 EP6 41:37

21d ago41:37

41:37

This week's episode of #leadingwithlee, Lee talks about the unique nature of #humility and why the culture needs more of it. Lee looks at women's college basketball's impact over the past few years and how coach #DawnStaley navigated her career with grace. He also talks about the impact of #leaders like US President Franklin Roosevelt, Polish Presi…

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Ep 167 - Chevalier d'Eon - the gender-fluid spy who defied the King of France 50:35

26d ago50:35

50:35

A week late to Trans Visibility Day, but that is on brand for us! This week's episode is all about the Chevalier d'Eon, spy to King Louis XV, and all round enigma! Were they trans? They lived as both man and woman in both France and England over many years. What weird stipulation did the King make in a deal with the Chevalier and why? We delve into…

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104 - Who is influencing whom? 39:21

27d ago39:21

39:21

With the recent news of Jay Shetty’s background being fabricated, it’s clear we don’t do enough vetting of wellness and self-help creators. Well, actually we don’t do well with vetting any influencers. We know influencer marketing is a billion-dollar industry but what do we really know about who is selling us products? Or courses? Or supplements? T…

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Ep 166 - Livery? I hardly know her. Loving cups, demi-virgins and zoomers. 1:22:00

1M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

It is time. We've been threatening it for a year, so let's get down and dirty with the City of London livery companies! I know, I know, it's hard to contain your excitement. Fiona gets into an A-Z of livery companies, everything you never knew you wanted to know, and we find out why the loving cup is a thing, whether the Upholders really make bras,…

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Dignity is divine | S5 EP.5 56:42

1M ago56:42

56:42

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee addresses the divisiveness in culture and what is happening due to tribalism. He shares his thoughts about why dignity is so important and how leaders like you can navigate these realities. Here are #LeesPoints: A) Preferences are okay & can evolve B) Be true to yourself C) Empathy for your adversary can be potent …

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103 - How to pitch for work that aligns with your values 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

Every person has values and views on the world and society. You don’t need to hide those values when running a business, you can lean into those values to attract clients and customers to benefit your business. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they talk about analysing when it’s time to walk away from some clients and how to pitch for work that best refle…

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Ep 165 - LWL LIVE! Mary Davies with Leo Hollis 1:07:32

1M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

It's us, but different! We come to you LIVE, recorded last week at the Wanstead tap in east London. There are few audio teething issues at the start, but bear with, as it does come together! We had the great pleasure of talking to the lovely Leo Hollis, author of Inheritance - the tragedy of Mary Davies, and what a story it is! A little-discussed b…

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Ep 164 - Women of Whitechapel - reframing the narrative 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

TRIGGER WARNING - contains themes of murder and violence against women. It's the return of Katie from Look Up London! Twice in one month, aren't we lucky?! Katie joins us to talk about some of the women involved in the famous case of the 19thC serial killer known as Jack the Ripper. But we are not focusing on him and his action. We are focusing on …

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She means business | S5 EP.4 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee speaks with two brilliant women about their lives and careers. Charity Bruce, the Director of the Economic Justice campaign at the Mississippi Center for Justice, shares about her journey as an attorney and navigating spaces where she advocates for others. Jamie Rasberry is the Director of Policy & Strategic Partne…

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Ep 163 - 200 years of the RNLI - Women of the RNLI 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

We're on site this week at the new, fantastic exhibition of Women of the RNLI at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. We talk to former Tower lifeboat station manager Janet, archivist Hayley Whiting, and photographer Jack Lowe about his amazing project to photograph every single lifeboat station …

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102 - Go with the flow: working with your menstrual cycle, rather than against it 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

The one where we talk about our periods 😂 But seriously, why not make your cycle work for you, rather than against you? In this episode of the cast, Alyssa and Dakota dive deep into the recesses of the female reproductive system and we talk about using your flow for powers of good rather than (enter expletive to describe your monthly friend). This …

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Ep 162 - International Women's Day - Bella Burge, Mary Somerville & Ada Coleman 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

It's International Women's Day! So we have invited back one of our regular guests, Katie Wignall, to help us talk about 3 fabulous London women. Bella Burge - boxing impresario Mary Somerville - the first scientist Ada Coleman - one of the best bartenders who ever lived. And it wouldn't be us without having a competition about who is the best! Take…

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The quest for equity | S5 EP.3 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

This week on Leading with Lee, Lee talks about Women's History Month & the impact women have made on the world. Lee discusses some of the significant movements led by women in America. Movements like the suffrage movement and the push for the Equal Rights Amendment and how their successes and setbacks have shaped so much in American life. Lee refle…

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101 - The uncertain future of news in Canada 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

With the recent news of mass layoffs and radio station sell-offs at Bell Media, it is clear the traditional media landscape is cratering at a rapid pace. Without being able to pitch to media for interviews or campaign coverage, how do businesses attain that ever-elusive earned media? Dakota and Alyssa provide their insights into the current state o…

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Ep 161 - Elizabeth Fry, the angel of Newgate 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

It's the first of your podcast picks, and the winner was Elizabeth Fry, the angel of Newgate. Shocked by the abject conditions she found in the most notorious of prisons, Newgate, she put her whole life on hold to try and improve the situation for the women imprisoned there. If she could make even one person's experience better, then it would be wo…

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Ep 160 - How to buy London Bridge 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Londoners will tell you that London Bridge was once sold to a man who thought he was buying Tower Bridge. That man was Robert Paxton McCulloch, who in 1964 bought London Bridge and had it shipped to Arizona. But did he really think he was buying Tower Bridge, or is that just a fantastical myth spun for a bit of a laugh? This week we delve into the …

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Five Years Later pt. 2 | S5 EP.2 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee goes down memory lane by bringing on some of the original leaders and team that helped him launch his first Leading event in 2019. Lee speaks with Meagan Pinkney about her involvement in that day and her willingness to be a returning guest for the podcast. Lee then speaks with Kyle Sterk about his perspective on ca…

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Ep 159 - The Great Exhibition - Anyone for a Tempest Prognosticator? 56:57

3M ago56:57

56:57

Well gang, we've been threatening this one for a while. And you know what happens when we threaten a topic? Yes, we get round to it after about 3 years. Don't say we never treat you. This week we are FINALLY getting round to chatting all things Great Exhibition. From Tempest Prognosticators to naked statues in tents, huge chunks of gold and coal, a…

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100 Episodes of LWL. A look back and a look forward 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

Four years, 100 episodes, thousands of hours of conversations. Dakota and Alyssa look back at the evolution of Ladies Who Launch since its inception in 2020 and provide their insights on favourite episodes and guests. It’s been both exhilarating and exhausting to navigate the world of podcasts. Who knew there were so many ways to record and host ep…

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Ep 158 - 'Ere be dragons 59:08

3M ago59:08

59:08

LONDON IS BEING INVADED BY DRAGONS! Well, they mostly have been here for a while, and almost all of them are made of stone, but let's not let that get in the way of a good headline. Fiona's off on the hunt of some of London's most fearsome dragons this week, with a sprinkling of St George, a dash of Chinese New Year, and a boundary marker or two fo…

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Five Years Later | SEASON 5 Premiere 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

Lee is back for 2024 with a new season of content that will motivate and encourage you to make a difference in the world. On this week's episode of #LeadingWithLee, Lee reflects on the five years since starting Leading and how far he has come. He shares about his process and what happened to drive him to start this podcast. Here are the points Lee …

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99 - Go BTS with the ladies behind Ladies Who Launch 1:01:11

3M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Who are the ladies behind Ladies Who Launch? Ladies Who Launch started in 2020 as a COVID project and now 100 episodes and 10,000 downloads later, we wanted to re-introduce ourselves to the thousands of new listeners we have acquired over the last four years. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they talk about their businesses and who they are when they aren…

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Ep 157 - Dorothy Lawrence, the sapper that nobody wanted. 46:26

3M ago46:26

46:26

Inspired by Emily's episode from last week, Alex is going back to an old favourite, the story of Dorothy Lawrence, the woman who, in WW1, set off to war-torn France armed with nothing but a notebook and a bicycle. Her aim? To get to the front and be the only female war correspondent, and jump start her journalism career. Will she make it? Come and …

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Ep 156 - Kit Cavanagh with guest Emily Laurence Baker. 56:57

3M ago56:57

56:57

Our guest this week is the lovely Emily Laurence Baker, fellow Blue Badge Tourist Guide and champion of women's history. So it is only right that we get her to talk about one of her favourite women, Kit Cavanagh. Kit was one of those women we love - fearless and determined, who decides to go incognito into a man's world! When her husband disappears…

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98 - Re-introduction to Ladies who Launch and The Babes Behind the Biz 29:03

4M ago29:03

29:03

Welcome back to the Ladies Who Launch podcast, where your favourite co-hosts, Alyssa and Dakota, are ready to kick off 2024 with a bang! In today's episode, we're not just reintroducing ourselves, but we're also diving deep into why traditional goal setting is taking a backseat and how nurturing your innate strengths can lead to unprecedented succe…

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Ep 155 - Marvellous Moll King - ground-breaking, rule-breaking, law-breaking! 51:00

4M ago51:00

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WARNING - discussion of the Georgian sex trade in this episode The marvellous Moll King is the subject of this week's episode - a wonderful businesswoman in the 1700s, who skirted the line of the law with loopholes and cunning. From growing up in Covent Garden and learning the lay of the land, Moll met her husband Tom King, and together they establ…

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UPDATE - Live recording 3:20

4M ago3:20

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Password london20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Ladies Who London Podcast

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Ep 154 - A London Engagement - redundant red phone boxes and cheeky cherubs 1:03:13

4M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

London calling! Have you even visited London if you haven't stood in a queue to have your photo taken in a classic red heritage phone box? This week we chat all things phones - from the first phone call made, to where you can find little cherubs on the phone on some London buildings! Why are phone boxes red? What exactly IS a K2? And how can you sp…

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97 - Welcome 2024! 42:32

4M ago42:32

42:32

Alyssa and DK recount our slightly stressful 2023 and talk the year ahead! Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses without the “hustle.” ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Instagram: @ladieswholaunchpod Your Hosts: Dakota Kidby is owner of Social Centric, a digital marketing agency based in Calgary, Al…

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Ep 153 - Going Postal - Willliam Reginald Bray and his perplexing parcels 51:00

4M ago51:00

51:00

Happy New Year! We are starting the year off strong with the tale of a London eccentric, William Reginald Bray. Known as the 'postal prankster', Bray took it upon himself to test the (then) newly formed postal service by sending ever wackier things through the post, culminating in having himself delivered by the postman! It is a story almost too ma…

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Ep 152 - Christmaaaaaas! With special guest Lee Ingleby 1:10:25

5M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Happy Christmas, folks! It's time to open up the grotto again for this year and welcome back one of the friends of the pod, Mr Lee Ingleby. We take a look at some festive traditions, and where they all come from. Dead birds and hares on bicycles, anyone?! See you in 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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96 - Be a Smart Consumer this Holiday Season 25:37

5M ago25:37

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The holidays can be stressful, financially draining and exhausting. Capitalism and irresponsible consumerism pop off this time of year, especially on social media. Our social media feeds are bombarded with advertisements and influencers peddling all kinds of products we don’t need. Join Alyssa and Dakota as they provide tips and tricks on how to be…

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Ep 151 - War Bus - battle buses and charismatic clippies 58:48

5M ago58:48

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Picture this - you are dug into the trenches in France during WW1, and suddenly a red double decker with a Tetley's tea advert trundles past. OK, we are being dramatic, but a large number of Transport for London's buses and drivers were shipped over to the continent during WW1. What happened to them? Did they come home?! And what happened in London…

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95 - The Impacts of Negative Mindset and How to Elevate Your Self-Talk 40:02

5M ago40:02

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We all struggle with negative self-talk throughout our lives and careers. How you deal with that talk can be your greatest success. In this episode, Dakota and Alyssa discuss their struggles in 2023, how they are overcoming the toxic relationship with their thoughts and sharing their biggest “failures.” Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entr…

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LOOK BACK TO LOOK FORWARD | SEASON 4 EP 20 | SEASON 4 FINALE 39:04

5M ago39:04

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This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee looks back at season 4 and reflects on his topic of focus: Lead from where you are. He discusses the moments that really impacted him & how he believes that this season is his best yet. He talks about what he's learned over #2023. And Lee ends the episode by talking about his plans for season 5 of Leading. Follow "…

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Ep 150 - black cabs - hop in, let's go! 1:13:06

6M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

We are joined by a friend of the pod this week, our tame black cab driver, Ollie, for a deep dive into the iconic mode of London transport. We're going to rewind further than you might think to get to the origins of the hackney carriage, the little black cabs with their orange light punctuating the dark nights. Hop in, let's get going! Learn more a…

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FINISH WHERE YOU ARE | SEASON 4 EP. 19 34:07

6M ago34:07

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This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee shares about finishing the year strong and he reflects on all that has been done in 2023. He shares what he believes is a strategy for reflecting on the year. Here are Lee's Points: A)Completion is rewarding B)You can move on C)Finishing becomes a marker in life D)Stay to see the results Follow "Leading with Lee" o…

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Ep 149 - Howard Florey, Norman Heatley and a wonder drug - the penicillin partnership 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Fleming?! Pah! Behind every famous man is a team who made it work - this is the amazing story of how that team took Fleming's discovery of penicillin to the people. While Fleming discovered it, the development and production of what was hailed as a miracle drug is a much more interesting story than you would think. It's wartime England, and in a la…

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Taking Time to Rest - See You Soon! 5:06

6M ago5:06

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Aly B and DK are BURNT OUT! We're taking a two week break and we'll be back on Dec 6th. Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses without the “hustle.” ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Instagram: @ladieswholaunchpod Your Hosts: Dakota Kidby is owner of Social Centric, a digital marketing agency based i…

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INVESTING IN THE LONG TERM | DR. NASHLIE SEPHUS | SEASON 4 EP 18 50:45

6M ago50:45

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This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee talks with the CEO & founder of The Bean Path, Dr. Nashlie Sephus about the opportunities in tech for minorities, her journey and so much more. Nashlie also shares about those who influenced her to pursue tech and what she envisions for the future of the Bean Path. To connect with Nashlie, follow her on social medi…

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Ep 148 - Halloween - The gruesome story of Joseph Sellis 57:42

6M ago57:42

57:42

It's spooky season, so we have to give you a good ghost story, don't we? And it's a right royal rumpus, this one, as we head to St James' Palace. Enter the troublesome Duke of Cumberland, who - despite getting himself embroiled into many a scandal - was haunted his whole life by what happened to his valet, Joseph Sellis. As the Duke returned at nig…

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94 - Are you "future fit" in your career? 56:16

7M ago56:16

56:16

This week, Margo Purcell, CEO of InceptionU joins Alyssa to discuss the changing landscape of the digital economy and how InceptionU is assisting many wanting a career change into the tech sector. InceptionU is a private, not-for-profit learning organization that is addressing the skills gaps in the digital economy. As CEO, Margo works with learner…

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A SINGULAR FOCUS | SEASON 4 EP 17 42:31

7M ago42:31

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This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee is sharing about the power of dreaming and why it is necessary to dream. In this episode, Lee shares the implications of not having a dream & how one's lifestyle can affect their ability to. Here are #Lee'sPoints: 1. What is a dream? 2. Why is dreaming important? 3. What is the cost for dreaming? What are the conse…

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Ep 147 - Tart Hall - Who would live in a house like this? 49:43

7M ago49:43

49:43

Tart Hall - a cheeky little spot on a map opens the key to a very interesting person... Fiona has gone off at a tangent this week after checking some blog images for the last episode - and oh my goodness, she has unearthed a whole family chest of exciting characters and more skulduggery. First stop on a multiepisode tour of one famous family, perha…

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93 - Taking Care of Yourself and Your Business - Who's Your Body Double? 10:13

7M ago10:13

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Join Dakota for this mini-episode to go over best practices and trial and error in how to solo-prenuer with a back-up plan. Ladies Who Launch is a podcast for women entrepreneurs who want to run successful businesses without the “hustle.” ladieswholaunchpod@gmail.com Instagram: @ladieswholaunchpod Your Hosts: Dakota Kidby is owner of Social Centric…

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