Best Marriott Hotels Podcasts (2024)

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#172: Marriott – Creating the Future of Hotels 17:28

10d ago17:28

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J.W. Marriott had a gift for seeing what the public needed and made sure to give it to them. Marriott is the epitome of Entrepreneur to Empire. Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consulta…

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We Know Japan 37:38

1d ago37:38

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In our latest episode, Yvette Broussard, Director of Product Development, and Danny Gomez Jr., Senior Manager of Training, dive deep into Classic Vacations’ Japan. Discover the top places to stay, not-to-miss experiences, and expert travel tips for exploring this fascinating destination. Travel Advisors can find information on hotels and packages b…

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Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! Betsy Lerner, SHRED SISTERS 29:24

2d ago29:24

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#173: Scrabble – Strategic Crossword Empire 16:43

3d ago16:43

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Alfred Butts worked on this game from 1938 until 1949 and then gave up the rights to James Brunot for royalties. Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyt…

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New York Times bestselling author!! Jean Hanff Korelitz, THE SEQUEL 25:26

3d ago25:26

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New York Times bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz joins Zibby to discuss THE SEQUEL, a deliciously fun, witty, and suspenseful read that gives readers an antihero to root for while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing. Jean delves into her book’s meta elements, its dark humor, and how it plays off the success of her previous nove…

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Grammy Award-winning saxophonist!! Kenny G, LIFE IN THE KEY OF G 26:49

4d ago26:49

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Zibby interviews Kenny G—the incomparable musician with the straight sax, the flowing hair, and some of the most memorable melodies in history—about his indelible, fascinating, upbeat, and funny memoir, LIFE IN THE KEY OF G. Kenny shares the creative process behind his audiobook (which incorporates live saxophone performances to enhance the listeni…

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From the Army to finance to tech to owning an excavation firm, Andrea Sloan says ‘yes’ and takes chances 44:46

5d ago44:46

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Readers of IBJ’s annual lists of fastest-growing Indianapolis-area companies might be familiar with GroundBreakers, formerly known as GroundBreakers Hydrovac Excavation. Between 2020 and 2022, its annual revenue grew 154.6% to $13.9 million in that third year. Between 2021 and 2023, its annual revenue grew 143.1% to $18.9 million in that third year…

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A Zibby's Book Club pick!! Melody Maysonet, WHAT WE WISH FOR 24:36

9d ago24:36

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Award-winning author Melody Maysonet joins Zibby to discuss WHAT WE WISH FOR, a poignant, heartbreaking YA novel centered on Layla, a 15-year-old girl who finds herself living in a homeless shelter with her alcoholic mother—and hides the truth from her friends. Melody, who is now 18 years in recovery, opens up about her own experience with alcoholi…

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Pulitzer Prize winner!! Richard Powers, PLAYGROUND 29:37

10d ago29:37

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Zibby interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Richard Powers about his magisterial new novel, PLAYGROUND, where four lives come together on the French Polynesian island of Makatea, where plans are being made to send floating, autonomous cities out onto the open sea. Richard delves into his characters, including two C…

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Putting Sustainability Talk into Action with former Enel CEO Francesco Starace 36:12

10d ago36:12

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What does it take to transform a small regional traditional energy provider into a global renewable energy powerhouse? In today’s episode, Hoda and Simon are joined by the Chair of the Governance Board for Sustainable Energy for All and former Enel CEO Francesco Starace, who led the transformation of Enel from its start in electric generation in It…

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A Zibby's Most Anticipated! Nicholas Sparks, COUNTING MIRACLES 27:09

11d ago27:09

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New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks joins Zibby to discuss his uplifting, heart-tugging new book, COUNTING MIRACLES. Set in North Carolina, the story follows military man Tanner, who embarks on a healing journey and crosses paths with a single mom and an older man—both of whom will change his life. Nicholas shares how he blends multip…

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Fever’s sales guru on preparing for Caitlin Clark, using data and AI to win over fans 56:30

13d ago56:30

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The Indiana Fever's 2024 season has been transformational for the team on the court, in the box office and in the revenue column, in particular with the advent of two major difference-makers. One, of course, is all-star rookie Caitlin Clark, and the other is the rapidly advancing technology that the sales and marketing teams use to entertain—and re…

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Celebrity guest!! Josh Gad, PICTUREFACE LIZZY 34:01

15d ago34:01

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Beloved actor Josh Gad (star of the animated hit movie FROZEN) joins Zibby to discuss PICTUREFACE LIZZY, a hilarious, energetic, and relatable picture book about a girl who won’t rest until she gets the latest cool toy: PictureFace Lizzy! Josh shares his unexpected writing journey—it all started during the pandemic when he read to kids on his socia…

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Iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist!! Connie Chung, CONNIE: A Memoir 30:54

16d ago30:54

30:54

Zibby interviews iconic trailblazer and legendary journalist Connie Chung about CONNIE, a witty, sharply written, scintillating memoir about her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated TV news industry. Connie opens up about her family’s dramatic escape from war-torn China, her upbringing as a f…

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#171: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Cowabunga, Dude 18:35

17d ago18:35

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A one point more TMNT action figures where sold than Snickers chocolate bars. Instantly qualifies as an Empire. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyte…

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#1 New York Times bestselling author! Laura Dave, THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM 24:05

17d ago24:05

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave chats with Zibby about THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM, a soulful, evocative, page-turning suspense about the mysterious death of Liam Noone, who falls off a cliff near his home, and the three estranged children from different marriages who come together to uncover the truth behind his death, unraveling a 50-ye…

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The Future of Refrigeration, with Pam Klyn from Whirlpool 21:38

18d ago21:38

21:38

Last year, Whirlpool introduced a novel insulation technology that could represent a significant breakthrough in refrigerator design and sustainability. The technology, known as SlimTech™, replaces traditional polyurethane foam with a proprietary powder-like material held in a vacuum, addressing longstanding recyclability issues in refrigerator man…

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A Zibby's Most Anticipated!! Lyndsay Rush, A BIT MUCH: Poems 28:10

18d ago28:10

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Comedy writer Lynsday Rush (the poet behind @maryoliversdrunkcousin!) joins Zibby to discuss A BIT MUCH, her tender, smart, and utterly hilarious debut poetry collection—a joyful exploration of the female experience through big feelings and hard-won wisdom. Lyndsay shares how her Instagram poetry took off during COVID, leading to viral posts, a gro…

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Leader in reproductive health!! Dr. Karen Tang, IT'S NOT HYSTERIA: Everything You Need to Know about Your Reproductive Health (But Were Never Told) 30:44

21d ago30:44

30:44

Leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen Tang joins Zibby to discuss her inclusive and essential new resource, IT’S NOT HYSTERIA: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told). Dr. Tang delves into the gaps in healthcare where women’s pain and concerns are often dismissed—which her book aims to address. She al…

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Orr fellows leverage networking to boost value of tech, entrepreneurial positions 46:31

21d ago46:31

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Now in its 23rd year, the Orr Fellowship program has helped develop an astounding number of leaders in Indiana’s tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems. It now counts 624 alumni who have worked at—and in some cases founded—nearly 300 significant companies and organizations. The program was established in 2001 to help develop the early careers of promi…

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Astrostyle cofounder!! Ophira Edut, THE ASTROLOGY ADVANTAGE: Use Your Horoscope for Personal and Professional Success 28:32

24d ago28:32

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Zibby chats with bestselling author, speaker, and astrologer Ophira Edut (one-half of the renowned, identical AstroTwins!) about THE ASTROLOGY ADVANTAGE, a delightful, illuminating, actionable guide to using astrology as a tool for personal and professional success. Ophira describes the I*AM Method she developed with her sister, which uses your bir…

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Debut novel! Jessica Elisheva Emerson, OLIVE DAYS 26:50

23d ago26:50

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Zibby interviews author Jessica Elisheva Emerson about OLIVE DAYS, a stunning, smoldering debut novel about a young mother in an Orthodox Jewish community of LA whose quest for authenticity erupts in a passionate affair following a night of wife-swapping. Jessica delves into her novel’s theme of duty vs. desire and her protagonist's struggle with f…

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#170: Connect 4 – Tic Tac Checkers 17:34

24d ago17:34

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Dave Dave Young had no recollection of this game. Really, he didn’t know. But after hearing this story he applauds Howard Wexler for knowing himself. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing co…

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Celebrity author! Edward Burns, A KID FROM MARLBORO ROAD 30:19

24d ago30:19

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Actor, director, and writer Edward Burns joins Zibby to discuss A KID FROM MARLBORO ROAD, a poignant, bittersweet coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1980 about a boy on the cusp of adolescence navigating his parents’ troubled marriage, his mother’s depression, and the need to assert his independence while remaining close to her. Edward reveal…

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Unleashing AI’s potential: Are you ready to lead the charge? 18:15

24d ago18:15

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In the last year, AI has moved from a boardroom buzzword to a business imperative. But, while some leaders have sprinted ahead in their AI adoption, others remain at the starting line. So, what skills are important to help you unleash the potential of AI? Why is AI a leadership issue? And how do you overcome barriers that might be preventing you fr…

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Zibby Books Author Alert!! Ava Dellaira, EXPOSURE: A Novel 28:56

25d ago28:56

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Zibby Books author alert! Zibby welcomes Ava Dellaira to discuss her powerful and provocative new novel, EXPOSURE. Ava delves into her protagonists, Noah, a Black high school senior, and Juliette, a white college freshman, who go home together after a night of drinking. Twelve years later, Juliette’s best friend Annie accuses Noah of raping Juliett…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Rebecca J. Sanford, THE DISAPPEARED 22:23

26d ago22:23

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Zibby speaks with award-winning author Rebecca Sanford about her heart-wrenching new drama, THE DISAPPEARED. Rebecca shares that the novel, a dual-timeline work of historical fiction, revolves around the 1970s Argentine military dictatorship and is inspired by the real-life "Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo," who searched for their missing childre…

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Pete the Planner on the best places to stash your cash 38:10

28d ago38:10

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On Sept. 18, we will learn whether or not the Federal Reserve will lower its federal funds interest rate for the first time in four years. It could be one of the biggest financial events of the year, leading to lower interest rates for lending and quite possibly a big bump in spending in the U.S. economy. In this episode of the podcast, our concern…

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Child development expert!! Tovah P. Klein, RAISING RESILIENCE: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty 27:36

29d ago27:36

27:36

Zibby interviews psychology professor Dr. Tovah Klein about her accessible, wise, and compassionate new guide, RAISING RESILIENCE: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty. Dr. Klein explains how the pandemic reignited a desire to help parents navigate uncertainty, whether daily stressors or large-scale crises. She shares practical s…

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NYT bestselling author! Attica Locke, GUIDE ME HOME 26:42

1M ago26:42

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Screenwriter, TV producer, and New York Times bestselling author Attica Locke chats with Zibby about GUIDE ME HOME, the stunning culmination of the award-winning Highway 59 trilogy, where Detective Darren comes out of retirement to investigate the case of a missing black college student from an all-white sorority. Attica reflects on her protagonist…

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#169: Hilton – Unlucky??? 20:15

1M ago20:15

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Conrad Hilton, despite being unlucky, created what we now know to be the hotel experience. Always improving customer experience. Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story colle…

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Picture book alert! Josh Funk, ATTACK OF THE SCONES: Volume 6 30:00

1M ago30:00

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Zibby welcomes picture book author Josh Funk to discuss his popular series, Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, with a special focus on the latest adventure, ATTACK OF THE SCONES. Josh shares the inspiration behind the series, which started as a simple story for his kids and evolved into a whimsical, action-packed world where breakfast foods have gran…

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Books that make you TREMBLE! Chelsea Bieker, MADWOMAN 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Zibby welcomes back award-winning author Chelsea Bieker to discuss MADWOMAN, a brilliant, urgent, heart-smashing, darkly comic, and absolutely unforgettable novel about motherhood, memory, generational violence, and the menace of an untold past. Chelsea shares the inspiration behind the book, which she wrote during the pandemic as she started to co…

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'Swiftianapolis,' 10 more can't-miss arts events, and what they all say about Indy 41:51

1M ago41:51

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We are in the era of peak entertainment. Through our phones, computers and televisions, we have access to nearly every movie, album, TV show, book and video game ever created. You'd think many of us would decide it isn’t necessary to leave our homes. In the Indianapolis area, that apparently is not the case. IBJ just published its 2024-25 arts and …

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International bestselling author! Helen Russell, THE DANISH SECRET TO HAPPY KIDS: How the Viking Way of Raising Children Makes Them Happier, Healthier, and More Independent 22:07

1M ago22:07

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British journalist and internationally bestselling author Helen Russell returns to the podcast to discuss THE DANISH SECRET TO HAPPY KIDS, a refreshingly funny, witty, and heart-warming roadmap to raising kids the Viking way—and helping them be happier, healthier, and more independent. Helen shares the experience of moving from London to Denmark, i…

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Instant NYT Bestseller!! Bianca Bosker, GET THE PICTURE: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See 25:44

1M ago25:44

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Award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker joins Zibby to discuss her instant New York Times bestseller, GET THE PICTURE, a gripping, hilarious, and gorgeously written exploration of the art world. Bianca delves into her journey through that world—from working as a security guard in a museum to selling art at high-profile galleries. She describes immer…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Sara Goodman Confino, BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN 29:09

1M ago29:09

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Zibby chats with bestselling author Sara Goodman Confino about BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN, a deliciously entertaining 1960s political rom-com about a DC suburban wife who catches her husband cheating with his secretary… and decides to run the political campaign of his (very handsome) opponent in a Senate race. Sarah highlights the research and her perso…

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#168: Uno – Say My Name, Say My Name 16:09

1M ago16:09

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Would you remortgaging the house, driving around the country and put your home address in the public for Millions? Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Sample is a marketing consultant, story collector, and stor…

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BONUS EPISODE!! Elin Hilderbrand Interviews Zibby! 42:00

1M ago42:00

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In this bonus episode (a live event at the Nantucket Atheneum!), beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand interviews Zibby about her bestselling debut novel BLANK. Zibby describes her journey in the literary world, from this podcast’s humble beginnings to breaking into publishing and opening a bookstore—always with a desire to …

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Renowned rock climber! Beth Rodden, A LIGHT THROUGH THE CRACKS: A Climber's Story 22:13

1M ago22:13

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Zibby interviews renowned rock climber Beth Rodden about A LIGHT THROUGH THE CRACKS, an intense, breathtaking memoir about Beth's harrowing experience of being kidnapped at twenty years old on a climbing excursion in Kyrgyzstan, her journey through trauma, and her transformation into motherhood. Beth describes the challenge of revisiting her worst …

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Talking Tough Decisions with TCW President and CEO Katie Koch 42:22

1M ago42:22

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Being a first-time CEO can be a daunting transition filled with risk and opportunity, something that TCW Group President and CEO Katie Koch has experienced firsthand. In today’s episode, Clarke and Hoda talk with Katie about her career journey in the financial industry, from her early years as an intern at Goldman Sachs to becoming a first-time CEO…

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Podcast host! Molly Stillman, IF I DON'T LAUGH, I'LL CRY: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came Into This Room for 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Zibby chats with podcaster and writer Molly Stillman about her laugh-out-loud and heartfelt memoir IF I DON’T LAUGH I’LL CRY: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came into This Room For. Molly describes her childhood with a mom who was a Vietnam War veteran—and what it was like to lose her at seventeen…

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Cardiologist ~and~ novelist! Shirlene Obuobi, BETWEEN FRIENDS & LOVERS 23:23

1M ago23:23

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Ghanaian American cardiologist, cartoonist, and author Shirlene Obuobi joins Zibby to discuss her powerful, sexy, and emotionally brilliant new romance, BETWEEN FRIENDS AND LOVERS. Shirlene describes her protagonist, Josephine Boiteng, a former medical resident turned influencer who struggles with mental health, burnout, and an unrequited crush. Sh…

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Why is Indiana’s population growth in danger of cratering while the Indy area adds 405K people? 35:36

1M ago35:36

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Indiana University demographers released projections last week that show the state's population growth cratering until it hits near-zero growth by the 2050s. In fact, more than two-thirds of Indiana’s 92 counties will see losses in population over the next 30 years, according to the estimates from the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana…

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