Best Madelyn Smith Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 24 - 16: Managing Risks, Beginning a Movement with Robert Waring of Brandon Farms Part II 17:19

1h ago17:19

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Farming and market gardening require continually learning and appropriately managing risks. Robert "Bob" Waring of Brandon Farms in Essex County, Virginia is a proponent of cover crops, soil health, and on-farm research. Bob states he sees the beginning of a movement, particularly as farmers learn from other farmers. He has embraced cover crops, an…

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Let’s Dive In 28:49

11d ago28:49

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Where styles, moms, and chaos collide! Stylishly navigating the hot mess of motherhood Keeping it real, stylishly messy and always fun! Therapeutic for us, entertaining for you!By Paige & Madelyn Smith

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Episode 24 - 15: Growing Fertilizer and Farm Profitability with Robert Waring of Brandon Farms Part I 17:30

1h ago17:30

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The economics of farming are always tenuous and subject to many market and climatic forces. Robert "Bob" Waring of Brandon Farms of Dunnsville, Virginia describes himself as a return-on-investment (ROI) kind of guy. With the tenuous, volatile nature of farming, Bob is constantly evaluating Brandon Farms' cropping system as a whole and looking for s…

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Episode 24 - 14: A Farmer's Approach to Artisanal Baking with Nicolas Melas of Mill Song Bakery Pt. II 18:05

11d ago18:05

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To know where our food comes from, we are encouraged to know the farmer who grew our food. Nicolas "Nico" Melas of Mill Song Bakery approaches his craft as a farmer-miller-baker in the tradition of the artisans he apprenticed to in France. Nico emphasizes that you should know your local baker to fully understand and appreciate the quality of wheat …

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Episode 24 - 13: Artful, Healthy Grains and Bread with Nicolas Melas of Mill Song Bakery Pt. I 17:11

1M ago17:11

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Nicolas "Nico" Melas of Mill Song Bakery is a thought leader within Virginia's regional food systems and a catalyst with the expanding Common Grain Alliance. Nico and his family, along with a growing network of farmers, millers, bakers, and food businesses in Virginia and the greater Mid-Atlantic Region, are working through artful farming, milling,…

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Episode 24 - Special: Soil Health and Music for Everyone with Ennis and Phil Carter of the FlipCharts Part II 17:08

25d ago17:08

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Ennis and Phil Carter of Flip Charts and Social Impact Studios bring together their expertise in social sciences and education to amplify a simple message that soil health and music are for everyone. We can all "literally" dig soil health and music in a multitude of ways. In part II, Ennis and Phil explain how memories and stories help us find comm…

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Episode 24 - National Soil Health Day Special: Music, Culture, and Action with Ennis and Phil Carter of the FlipCharts Part I 19:16

30d ago19:16

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In anticipation of National Soil Health Day, Ennis and Phil Carter of Flip Charts and Social Impact Studios composed a fun 4 The Soil song to celebrate and emphasize how we can all take action for the soil and planet. Ennis and Phil bring together more than forty years of life and creative work. Their collaboration and creativity integrate music, c…

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Episode 24 - 12: A Freshly Milled Perspective with Madelyn Smith of the Common Grain Alliance Part II 16:48

1M ago16:48

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The aroma of freshly milled and ground grain is distinct and inviting whether in preparing bread, pizza, or a vat of beer. Madelyn Smith of the Common Grain Alliance offers a freshly milled perspective on a range of topics needed to strengthen the regional food system and build the supply of regional grains to meet consumer demand. Madelyn says tha…

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Episode 24 - 11: Reinvigorating the Local Grain Economy with Madelyn Smith of the Common Grain Alliance Part I 19:20

2M ago19:20

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How can we reinvigorate the local and regional grain economy? What is possible if grain farmers, millers, maltsters, bakers, brewers, pasta makers, educators, and researchers dream and work together? Why are local, high-quality, sustainably raised small grains like rye, oats, and others not more easily available in the Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic…

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Episode 24 - 10: Emulating Nature: The Soil Health Puzzle with Ray Archuleta and Dr. Heather Coiner 16:09

2M ago16:09

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Can we emulate nature with our soil health-building systems? Where do local small grains fit in the soil health puzzle? Ray Archuleta of the Soil Health Academy and retired soil health educator with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses why working in concert with nature is important to farming. Ray is a big proponent of no-till far…

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Episode 24 - 9: Community, Dung Beetles, and a Good Steady Rain with Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Wichita State University Part II 18:48

4M ago18:48

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Have you ever been on a walk and observed a dung beetle or two rolling a bit of dung down the path? Have you wondered what conditions make a good steady rain? While many things are out of our control, we can control some things if we are willing to learn and work together as a community. Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Professor of Education at Wichita Stat…

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Episode 24 - 8: Calm Your Lizard Down with Dr. Elizabeth Heilman of Wichita State University Part I 18:53

4M ago18:53

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Are you resistant to change or risk averse? You may need to calm your lizard down and understand how important safety and security are to change, risk aversion, and the adoption of new behaviors. Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Professor of Education at Wichita State University, talks with Mary Sketch Bryant, Jeff Ishee, and Eric Bendfeldt about how our "li…

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Episode 24 - 7: A Passion for Gardening with Bill "Pops" Patterson of Virginia USDA-NRCS Part II 16:38

5M ago16:38

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A passion for gardening and tasty, flavorful tomatoes, cucumbers, and hot peppers continues to drive Bill Patterson's experimentation with crop rotations, mulching, composting, and winter and summer cover crops in his home garden. Mary Sketch Bryant and Eric Bendfeldt talked previously with Bill about his conservation work with soil health and graz…

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Episode 24 - 6: For the Love of Soil with Bill "Pops" Patterson of Virginia USDA-NRCS Part I 16:59

5M ago16:59

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A love and curiosity for soil sparked a fifty-year career in soil and natural resources conservation. Mary Sketch Bryant and Eric Bendfeldt talk with Bill Patterson, retired district conservationist and present grazing specialist with Virginia USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, about his career and to hear his insights on soil health and …

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Episode 24 - 5: The Unintended Consequences of Deep Tillage with Dale Strickler of Regenerative Wisdom Part II 18:54

5M ago18:54

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Are we there yet? Have we arrived at the intended destination? Have we reached the goal we set out for improving soil health and how soil functions? Have our good intentions of attempting to loosen the soil resulted in negative unintended consequences? In part one of our conversation with Dale Stricker of Regenerative Wisdoms, Dale stated that till…

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Episode 24 - 4: Drought Resilience: Does Subsoiling Pay? with Dale Strickler of Regenerative Wisdom Part I 19:19

6M ago19:19

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How functional and drought-resilient is your soil? Is your soil a week away from a drought and an hour away from a flood? Dale Strickler of Regenerative Wisdom talks with Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt about ways to increase drought resilience moving forward. Dale draws on his experience and expertise as a farmer, cattle rancher, college soil scienc…

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Episode 24 - 3: A Purposeful Soil Health Mindset with Rebekah Slabach of Virginia Tech Part II 18:03

6M ago18:03

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How does a purposeful mindset contribute to soil health and rebuilding soil fertility? What can we learn from culture, history, and mindset in storing our farm landscapes? Rebekah Slabach recently became the associate director for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture within Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Form…

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Episode 24 - 2: Fueling Agricultural and Community Change with Rebekah Slabach of Virginia Cooperative Extension Part I 19:48

7M ago19:48

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What are the ingredients of change? How can you fuel and be an agent of change in your community? Rebekah Slabach serves as an extension agent of agriculture and natural resources with Virginia Cooperative Extension in Halifax County. Rebekah shares her early involvement with 4-H and Youth Conservation Camp as two educational opportunities growing …

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Episode 24 - 1: The Power of Observation and A Receptive Mind with Dr. Stuart Grandy of UNH Part II 18:43

7M ago18:43

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The power of observation and a receptive mind are critical to farming, soil health, research, and all discoveries. Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt start the New Year and third season of the 4 The Soil podcast with another conversation with Dr. Stuart Grandy, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment, at the University of…

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Episode 23 - 26: What's Happening in the Soil Food Web with Dr. Stuart Grandy of UNH Part I 18:55

8M ago18:55

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How does one measure and monitor what's happening below the ground in the soil food web? Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt caught up with Dr. Stuart Grandy, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to discuss the diversity of soil life and emerging sensor technologies to probe soi…

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Episode 23 - 25: A Healthy, Fertile Celebration of World Soils Day 2023 19:32

8M ago19:32

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Since October 2021, Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt have had sixty conversations about the health and fertility of soil as part of the podcast. To celebrate World Soils Day 2023, we are sharing three recaps of conversations that were quite memorable with Dr. David R. Montgomery and Anne Bikle authors of What Your Food Ate and Gro…

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The Joy Of Traveling Solo With Kerry Scanlon 32:23

8M ago32:23

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Step into the world of Kerry Scanlon, a fearless solo traveler checking off every adventurous destination on her wanderlust fueled bucket list. Her ultimate goal is to explore all 50 beautiful states! In this interview, Kerry shares her solo travel experiences, lessons she's learned on the road, and the incredible stories she's collected from every…

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Episode 23 - 24: Balancing Community and Natural Resource Needs with Nelson Muiru of KENVO Part II 19:26

9M ago19:26

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How do we identify community and natural resource needs? What are people doing to thrive as well as survive? Executive Director Nelson Muiru of Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) talks with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt for a second episode on how they seek to balance the everyday social and financial needs of people and com…

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Episode 23 - 23: Maximizing Biodiversity and Food Security with Nelson Muiru of KENVO Part I 19:26

9M ago19:26

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How do you work with communities and individual farmers to build trust and achieve multiple social, financial, and ecological goals? Executive Director Nelson Muiru of Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) talks with Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt about how their organization seeks to maximize biodiversity, ecosystem services, a…

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Not Fit For Jail: Sabrina Parr's Fast Track To Freedom And Building A Successful Fitness & Lifestyle Brand 41:10

9M ago41:10

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You may know her as the former ex-fiancé to NBA star Lamar Odom, but Sabrina Parr of Get Up To Parr Fitness is so much more than that! From being incarcerated to growing her own fitness & lifestyle empire, Sabrina Parr knows all too well about the seasons of change in life and business. Sit back and enjoy my interview with former ESPN radio host, 5…

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Episode 23 - 22: The Give and Take of Lawn and Soil Health with Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech Part II 19:03

10M ago19:03

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How do we improve lawn soil health by adjusting mower deck height? Can adjusting your lawnmower deck from three inches to four or more inches save you time and energy? Is genetically modified turfgrass in the future of your lawn? Extension Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech (Dr. Turf) talks with Jeff Ishee and Eric Bendfeldt abo…

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Behind Closed Doors: Understanding Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence with Domestic Violence expert Rita Smith 26:59

10M ago26:59

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in this episode my guest is Rita Smith, a nationally recognized expert in domestic violence. Rita has been interviewed by hundreds of newspaper reporters and have appeared on many news platforms including People Magazine, NPR, The Washington Post, USA Today, Good Morning America and The Opra…

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Parenting Outside The Box: A Life Coach's Key To Success On Raising High Achieving Kids with Victoria Freeman 32:25

10M ago32:25

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From growing up in foster care to coaching entrepreneurs and executive leaders on creating the perfect work/life balance, Victoria Freeman has cracked the code to raising confident, high achieving kids with her non-traditional approach to parenting. Join us in this inspiring interview as Victoria shares her journey through the foster care system an…

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Episode 23 - 21: Every Blade of Grass is a Study with Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech Part I 19:45

10M ago19:45

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President Abraham Lincoln stated in 1858 that "Every blade of grass is a study; and to produce two, where there was but one, is both a profit and a pleasure." The profit and pleasure of turfgrass still require observation, care, and ongoing research. Extension Turfgrass Specialist Dr. Mike Goatley of Virginia Tech (Dr. Turf) talks with Jeff Ishee a…

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Episode 23 - 20: Knowing Your Why for Farming and Soil Health with Daniel Austin of Green Sprig Ag Part II 18:19

11M ago18:19

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Like author Simon Sinek, Daniel Austin of Green Sprig Ag and Little Hen Farm encourages people to start with their “why.” Doing so will help people understand their motivation and refine their purpose in life and work. Knowing both the “why” and the “how” of farming and building soil health is critically important to economic viability, community w…

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Episode 23 - 19: From Picking Rocks to Marketing Local Grains with Daniel Austin of Green Sprig Ag 18:44

11M ago18:44

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What are the resource concerns and aspirations for your farm and land? Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt catch up by phone with farmer, entrepreneur, and soil health champion Daniel Austin of Little Red Hen Farm and Green Sprig Ag. Daniel is a fifth-generation farmer in Franklin County and shares the history of how his interest and…

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Episode 23 - 18: Hope from the Garden with Kate Bracken and Craig Fracker of Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Association 19:50

12M ago19:50

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What is your passion? Where do you experience a sense of wonder and hope? Jeff Ishee and Mary Sketch Bryant talk with Kate Bracken and Craig Fracker of the Goochland-Powhatan Master Gardener Association about how they empower communities with research-based garden education from the soil up, and specifically about their HOPE (Helping Our Planet End…

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Escape the 9-5 Grind And Create Your Own Path w/ Corporate Escape Coach Susie Aguilar 24:23

12M ago24:23

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Are you ready to escape your unfulfilling job? Do you hate Mondays or have you recently been laid off work? Meet my next guest, Susie Q! When she found herself unfulfilled in her 16 year corporate career, she developed a blueprint to escape her toxic J-O-B and has never looked back. Through her podcast, Reinvention Warrior, she teaches high achievi…

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Episode 23-17: Sowing the Next Generation of Stewards with Kathy Yoder of Vine & Fig, Part II 20:20

12M ago20:20

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How do we encourage stewardship of the land and our communities in the next generation? In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth continue their conversation with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the organization’s work to get youth outdoors and experience nature…

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It Happened To Me: Behind The Smile, The Hurts,The Pains and God's Hands of Protection with Tina Wilson, aka "Trainer Tina" 22:50

1y ago22:50

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Get ready to be inspired by today’s guest Tina Wilson, celebrity fitness trainer, accomplished nutritionist, and the courageous author behind the heart-warming book, "It Happened to Me: Behind the Smile, The Hurts, The Pains, and God’s Hands of Protection.” In today’s episode, Tina shares her secrets to physical and emotional well-being, her insigh…

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Episode 23-16: Seeds of Change: Enhancing Food Access, Local Food Systems, and Childhood Education with Kathy Yoder of Vine and Fig 20:06

1y ago20:06

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Healthy soil means healthy plants which means healthy people and a healthy planet. In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Sarah Koth speak with Kathy Yoder, the Education Outreach Program Director at Vine and Fig in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about the nonprofit’s local programs to strengthen local food systems, ensure access to wholesome nu…

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Episode 23-15: Soil as Infrastructure and Learning by Doing with Carl Stafford of VCE Culpeper County 19:10

1y ago19:10

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Soil is important infrastructure on our landscapes and in our communities. Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Mary Sketch Bryant talk with Carl Stafford of Virginia Cooperative Extension in Culpeper County about the George Washington Carver Center, a food and business incubator and agricultural service center serving communities in and around Culpeper…

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Episode 23-14: Grazing with Intent with Carl Stafford of VCE Culpeper County 19:24

1y ago19:24

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What does the health of plants and animals have to tell us about life underground? In this episode, Jeff Ishee, Eric Bendfeldt, and Mary Sketch Bryant talk with Carl Stafford of Virginia Cooperative Extension in Culpeper County about the importance of grazing with intent for the benefit of plants, animals, and the soil. Carl is the Agricultural and…

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Finding Your Purpose In Your Pain w/ Elizabeth Correia 32:15

1y ago32:15

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In today’s episode of THE LEMONTINI LIFE Podcast I am chatting with the beautiful Elizabeth Correia! Elizabeth is a Transformational Speaker, Author and Coach and Founder of 'her PURPOSE & Co' Women's Network; a women’s platform for personal growth and lifestyle design. Elizabeth empowers women to uncover their true potential through personal devel…

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From Broken To Healed: Becoming A Conscious Queen w/ Coach Keisha King 23:09

1y ago23:09

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My guest today is Coach Keisha King! Coach Keisha is passionate about empowering woman to love themselves first and prioritize proper healing so they can attract healthy, loving relationships. Her ultimate goal and purpose in life is to help as many hurting women as possible, heal before loving again, and walk alongside them while navigating throug…

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Episode 23 - 13: A Soil Your Undies Challenge with Elizabeth Baldwin and Meagan Dyer of VCE Page County 20:04

1y ago20:04

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How can you really know your soil is alive, biologically active, and not sterile? Well, the answer is brief. Yes, really! Soil your undies, that is, bury a pair of your 100% cotton undies in an area of your garden or cropland where you are curious about its biological activity and wait about 60 days to see what happens and if the undies decompose t…

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Rising Above: A Single Mom's Journey to Empower Diabetics Everywhere With Chaka Jackson 26:23

1y ago26:23

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At the tender age of 19, Chaka Jackson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and her life took an unexpected turn. However, instead of letting this condition define her, she chose to rise above it and embrace a path of resilience and compassion. After her diagnosis and lacking the education she needed to learn more about Diabetes, Chaka founded Diabet…

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Where is Madelyne Woods, the iconic BET TV Personality from the 90s? 39:03

1y ago39:03

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I love WHERE ARE THEY NOW stories, and in case you’ve been wondering where Madelyne Woods, the iconic BET Television Personality from the 90’s is, look no further. During the 90s, Madelyne had a notable presence on BET, where she served as an anchor for BET News Briefs and showcased her talent in hosting a range of news and celebrity interview prog…

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Episode 23 - 12: Make a Difference Where You Are with Taona Makunje Chigwenembe of Malawi Part II 19:55

1y ago19:55

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We can all make a difference and construct the world we want to see and experience now and into the future. In part one, Taona Makunje Chigwenembe, the executive director of Creative Solutions for the Environment of Malawi shared with us the importance of honoring indigenous knowledge, practicing permaculture, and integrating agroforestry systems. …

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How I Became A Self Taught Fashion Designer and Built The Business Of My Dreams with Coryn Monét 19:20

1y ago19:20

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Get ready for an exciting interview w/ self-taught fashion designer Coryn Monét of The Envysaje Brand. In this episode we discuss how Coryn leveraged YouTube to learn how to sew which lead her to launching her dream business that has now expanded into a men’s clothing line and beauty brand. So, sit back and be inspired by a millennial who’s redefin…

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Episode 23 - 11: Catalyzing Creative Solutions with Taona Makunje Chigwenembe of Malawi Pt. I 21:22

1y ago21:22

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Whether you live in the United States or Malawi in southeastern Africa, you can be 4 The Soil because soil health has national and international inspirations and applications. Soil health is foundational to food security and can catalyze community change. Taona Makunje Chigwenembe is the executive director of Creative Solutions for the Environment …

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Fighting Revenge Porn and The Healing Power of Plant Medicine & Psychedelics with Darieth Chisolm 40:09

1y ago40:09

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Former TV News Anchor, Darieth Chisolm was no stranger to the scrutiny that came with living life in the public eye. But when her jilted ex-boyfriend nonconsensually published a website containing nude photos of her he had been secretly taking, attempting to use it as leverage for manipulation and blackmail, Darieth found herself unwillingly at the…

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Like A Virgin Sober Bar with Hayley Harris & Jamie Lynn George 33:20

1y ago33:20

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Creating memories you don't forget tomorrow is what Hayley Harris & Jamie Lynn George have made their business. In today's episode we discuss what lead them to start living a sober lifestyle in their 20's and launch their ubercool business, Like A Virgin Sober Bar. Their 70's themed events have included pop-up shops w/ mouthwatering mocktails to al…

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Episode 23 - 10: The Ins and Outs of Cover Cropping with Mike Parrish with VCE Dinwiddie County Part II 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

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Cover crops have many different functions and benefits from adding biomass to alleviating compaction to providing habitat for beneficial pollinators. People may be hesitant to plant a mixture of cover crops if they have not previously planted cover crops. Mike Parrish, senior extension agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension in Dinwiddie County, …

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Introduction 7:37

1+ y ago7:37

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Welcome to The Lemontini Life Podcast! I'm your host Katrina Hagger Smith. In this episode I introduce myself and tell you what you can expect to hear on the podcast. Each week I will bring you a new episode and from time to time may even throw in a bonus episode for the week. I'm so excited to be on this journey with you. So, sit back, grab your f…

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