Best Megan Smiley Podcasts (2024)

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Best of A Super Smiley Adventure - Encore Presentation: Episode 141 Secrets of Cavalia, the Cirque de Soleil Horse Ballet, with Cavalia Horse Whisperer, Fairland Ferguson 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

Imagine horses dancing, performing, completely relaxed, a horse ballet with human aerialists, to a world-class level. Cavalia is the world renowned equestrian ballet created with Cirque de Soleil. The horses are free, loose, dancing choreography to live orchestral music in surreal beauty. Meet Fairland Ferguson, a Cavalia performer moving as one wi…

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Best of A Super Smiley Adventure - Encore Presentation: A Super Smiley Adventure - Episode 53 Academy Award Winner, An Actor and a Gentleman... Louis Gossett Jr. Loves his Doggies! 27:06

5M ago27:06

27:06

Louis Gossett Jr. is a true light in the world. From his Academy Award for an Officer and a Gentlemen, to acclaimed television series like Boardwalk Empire and Touched by an Angel, and a Lifetime Achievement Award, this angel on earth lives a higher purpose to feed the homeless, help kids, 'Eracism,' and love his dogs! Questions or Comments? Send t…

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Anne-Marie Rabago on solo practice and legal incubators 56:12

9M ago56:12

56:12

My guest this week is Anne-Marie Rabago, the founder and principal of Modern Juris, which provides tools, training, and support to help lawyers build financially sustainable businesses designed to serve the latent legal market. Anne-Marie started her legal career at Pricewaterhousecoopers, then launched a solo tax law practice before transitioning …

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Kate Bridal on Escaping Burnout and Embracing A Winding Career 1:08:17

9M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

My guest today is Kate Bridal, a former lawyer turned legal tech marketer turned co-host of The Legal Burnouts podcast. We explore her professional journey, from drama school to working with primates (yes, seriously - she got to sign with chimps), to law and beyond. Kate shares with us how she's navigated the pressures of the legal profession, her …

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Sejal Thakkar goes from employment lawyer to workplace culture consultant 43:24

10M ago43:24

43:24

Our guest today is Sejal Thakkar, a former employment law attorney, a 2X TEDx speaker, and the Founder and Chief Civility Officer at TrainXtra, a woman/minority- owned training consulting firm, where she helps leaders create positive, safe, and respectful workplaces through customized training and coaching. In this episode, we discuss: Sejal realiz…

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April Roberts on embracing adaptability: Navigating multiple career and life transitions 59:03

11M ago59:03

59:03

April Roberts is a former attorney turned financial advisor who now coaches Gen X women to achieve more abundance, love, spirituality and alignment by connecting with their femininity. She also hosts the podcast Vixen Voice where she shares stories of Gen X women that have shed the traditional definition of success to pursue their life’s true passi…

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Laura Terrell on intentionally navigating your legal career 43:28

11M ago43:28

43:28

Today’s guest is Laura Terrell, an executive coach with over twenty-five years of experience as a legal and business leader. Prior to coaching, she was a Special Assistant to the President at the White House, a senior level appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice, an equity partner in two large, global law firms, and in-house counsel at a publi…

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Emily Witt on legal recruiting and career evolution 1:01:07

12M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Emily Witt is a legal recruiter with almost twenty years of industry experience (on both the firm side at one of the world's preeminent law firms and also on the agency side). She tells us about her own career evolution, as well as how she helps lawyers find their next best job. We talk about the importance of keeping your personal true north in mi…

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How to start climbing the right success ladder 19:21

1y ago19:21

19:21

Today I’m talking about how success is an entirely personal thing. It looks different for each of us. Yet, our society (and our industry) tend to have a pretty narrow and uniform definition. That's how so many of us get stuck climbing one particular type of success ladder. I encourage you to give yourself permission to personalize your definition o…

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Leah Campbell Badertscher leaves law to be an artist and creativity coach 1:01:07

1y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

This week’s guest is Leah Campbell Badertscher. She is a former lawyer who has become an artist and a coach to world-class performers and leaders in the arts, business, and social good. Her work is about fulfilling her client’s greatest potential by cultivating a way of being that energizes, strengthens, and enlivens every aspect of their life, inc…

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What the Woo? A Chat with Chiara Woods 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

This week's episode is a little different. I teamed up with Chiara Woods (another former lawyer) for an episode that is airing on both this podcast and on hers, The Soulicitor Podcast. We tackle the question of how lawyers and other left-brainers can engage with the world of woo. Those of us in this category are grounded and practical people. We th…

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Dorna Moini leaves BigLaw to build a legal tech start-up 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

49:35

Dorna Moini is the CEO and founder of Gavel (formerly Documate), an easy-to-use platform for building client-facing legal apps. Prior to starting the company, Dorna was a litigator at Sidley Austin. There, in her pro bono practice, she worked with legal aid organizations to build a web application for domestic violence survivors to complete and fil…

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Boot Care, Shopping for Your Next Horse and Finding a Good Dressage Trainer 1:10:32

1+ y ago1:10:32

1:10:32

On this week’s episode we’re talking to Jessica Kaczmarek who’s got some great tips about care for your boots, and then Jodie Kelly joins us for a chat about things to think about when shopping for your next horse, after that Wendy from the theMurdochMethod is on and then for the trainer tip Reese and I talk about finding a good dressage trainer. L…

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World Cup Review and a New Book for the Book Club, with “Sport Horse Problem Solver” by Eric Smiley 1:04:32

1+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Our friend, Patty Mayer,returnswith anotherWorld Cup review.Then, we havea new book for review, “SportHorseProblemSolver” by Eric Smiley.Then, Reese andPhilwillsharea TrainerTip about using the full scale of intensity when working with your aids. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 711: Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parkes G…

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The 2023 FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha and a Trainer Tip From Rider Anna Buffini 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

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We’re chatting with “on-site reporter” Patty Mayer about this year’s World Cup Finals in Omaha, Nebraska. Then, we’ll hear a trainer tip from one of the competitors, U.S. Dressage Rider Anna Buffini. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 710: Co-Hosts:Reese Koffler-Stanfieldand Philip Parkes Guest:Patty Mayer Guest:Anna Buffini|Anna on Faceb…

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709: Road to World Cup 2023 with Anna Buffini 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

55:26

We talk about getting ready for the upcoming show season with Tony Sandoval. Wendy from the Murdoch Method will introduce us to her new project, the Whole rider.com. Then, Anna Buffini will recap her season qualifying for the World Cup Final. And, after that returning with a Trainer Tip is Codi Harrison. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE…

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708: Auditor Book Review, CDI 5 Star with Codi Harrison and a Trainer Tip with Katie Poag 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

38:28

We start off with a book review of Christian Baier’s Arena Tracks with listener, Isabeau. Following her review, we are then joined by Codi Harrison fresh off her start in the CDI 5 Star. And, then, we bring you a lovely Trainer Tip with our friend, Katie Poag. Listen In… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 708: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: …

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Dressage 707: Competition Management, the Hanoverian Horse, North American Stallion Testing, and a Trainer Tip from Megan McIsaac 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

55:39

For this USDF episode, we will hear all about competition management from Heather Peterson. And, then, Natalie DiBerardinis–the breeding director from Hilltop Farm–will tell us all about the Hanoverian horse and the North American stallion testing. Finally, we have a great Trainer Tip from Megan McIsaac. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE…

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Dressage 706: Exercise for Insulin-Resistant Horses, Prioritising Your Own Health and Training, Retiring Your Horse, and a Solid Trainer Tip 55:46

1+ y ago55:46

55:46

This week, the head of Kentucky Performance Products, Karen, starts us off by discussing exercise for the insulin-resistant horse. Then, we are joined by Megan McIsaac will share the challenges of prioritising her own health and training. And, then, Katie Poag will talk with us about retiring her 19-year-old competition partner. Finally, today’s wo…

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705: FEI Steward Heather Peterson on Being Supportive, Competing in the Top Team Challenge, and a Trainer Tip from Your Hosts 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

56:17

We will be joined by FEI Steward, Heather Peterson, with an inspiration to be supportive. Following that, we have Canadian rider, Liz Steacie, sharing an amazing opportunity to compete in the Top Team Challenge. And, before we get to the Trainer Tip from Reese and I, Wendy from Sure Foot Equine Stability Program joins us. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINK…

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704: The Dressage Rider’s Journal, Book Club Book-of-the-Month, and a Great Trainer Tip 51:23

1+ y ago51:23

51:23

We are joined by Ruth Hogan Poulsen, who will tell us what is new for The Dressage Rider’s Journal in 2023. After that, we have the author of our Book Club Book-of-the-Month, Christian Baier. And then, we’ve got a great Trainer Tip from Anna Merritt. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 704: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here…

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703: USDF Handler’s Clinic, an Amateur Spotlight, Author Andrea Kutsch, and a Trainer Tip with Ruth Hogan Poulsen 58:26

1+ y ago58:26

58:26

USDF episode, we will talk about the USDF handler’s clinic held at Hilltop Farm. Following that, we are hoping to inspire some listeners with an amateur spotlight. We have a wonderful interview with Trafalger Square author, Andrea Kutsch. And, then, the Trainer Tip tonight will be with Ruth Hogan Poulsen. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISOD…

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702: Two Adequan USDF Trainers Conference Riders, plus a Trainer Tip from Dr. Carol Holland 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

41:42

We are excited to talk to riders from the Adequan USDF trainers conference–Kristen Stein and Anna Merritt–about their experience. After that, Dr. Carol Holland shares a very interesting Trainer Tip. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 702: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parkes…

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701: INDUSTRY TRENDS, ACUPUNCTURE DURING COMPETITION, NEW YEAR’S UPDATES, AND A TRAINER TIP 1:01:55

1+ y ago1:01:55

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We are talking with one of the original contributors to our show, Hilary Moore-Hebert, about industry trends. After that, veterinarian Carole Holland chats with us about treating horses with acupuncture during competition. Then, Wendy Murdoch joins us for a New Year’s update. And, the Ride I.Q. Tip of the Week is with Lauren Sprieser. Listen in… GU…

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700: AUDITOR BOOK REVIEW, BITS WITH BETH HAIST AND A TRAINER TIP FROM TONY SANDOVAL 1:01:46

1+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

On tonight’s show we start with the auditor book review of Horse Brain, Human Brain. After that we are going to have great discussion about new rules concerning bits with Beth Haist. Tony Sandoval starts the New Year off right for our trainer tip. Listen In… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 700: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Co…

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699: Dressage Today Interview with Stephany Fish Crossman 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

42:47

Stephanie and Aviva reflect on the year, and Aviva answers a tough question about keeping older horses supple. Then together they interview Stephany Fish Crossman, an accredited biomechanics trainer based in Brooksville, Florida who also has a popular series of videos that covers a wide range of riders and breeders our subscription video site, Dres…

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HRN Hosts Holiday Special 1:11:05

1+ y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Join us for the annual HRN Hosts Holiday Special. We are joined by hosts from Horses in the Morning, Horse Tip Daily, Retired Racehorse Radio and the Dressage Radio Show. Listen in as we answer questions from listeners. GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Image: NA Guest: Reese and Philip of the Dre…

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698: USDF CONVENTION, A HAPPY HOLIDAY WITH BETH HAIST, AND A TRAINER TIP OF THE WEEK FROM RIDE I.Q. AND LAUREN SPRIESER 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

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We will report on all the important goings on at USDF Convention today with President George Williams. Then, we have a Happy Holiday segment with Beth Haist from The Horse Of Course. Ride I.Q. and Lauren Sprieser have provided us with a great Trainer Tip of the Week about inspiring the right kind of energy from your horse even before you ride. GUES…

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697: USDF FINALS REPORT WITH JENNIFER CONOUR, PLUS A TRAINER TIP FROM TONY SANDOVAL 45:33

1+ y ago45:33

45:33

We have a fun report from USDF Finals with Jennifer Conour and her two students, who all competed over the weekend! Then, after that, we will bring you a wonderful Trainer Tip with regular guest, Tony Sandoval. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 697: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and P…

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696: DRESSAGE TODAY INTERVIEW WITH MIKE OSINSKI 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

On this Dressage Today episode Stephanie talks about preparing for her first licensed competition in almost 15 years and Aviva answers a question about how to ask for more brilliance in the show ring. Then together they interview FEI 4* judge Mike Osinski and talk about, among other things, the new 2023 dressage tests. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS D…

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695: AUTHOR JANET JONES, WENDY MURDOCH’S MONTHLY VISIT, AND A RIDE I.Q. TRAINER TIP 58:57

2y ago58:57

58:57

Janet Jones–author of Horse Brain, Human Brain, joins us. Then, after that, our favorite monthly guest, Wendy Murdoch, will come on. Plus, we end with a trainer tip provided by Ride I.Q. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 695: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parkes Guest: Jane…

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694: THE CARL HESTER SYMPOSIUM WITH JANE HANNIGAN AND A TRAINER TIP FROM RIDE IQ 52:45

2y ago52:45

52:45

While Reese is competing at finals, we recorded a segment with Jane Hannigan talking about the Carl Hester Symposium and Ride IQ has provided us with a tip from Lauren Sprieser. Listen in… GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 694: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parkes Guest: Jane Hannigan…

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Given the time commitment and uncertainty, is entrepreneurship worth it? 17:52

2y ago17:52

17:52

The truth is that building a business you care about does take time, and there's no way to have a clean, complete map of the process in advance that guarantees success. And in this episode, I argue that it's still worth. It has a lot to do with the fact that a heart-centered business is more than a job, it's a life project. And when you look at it …

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Janelle Christian leaves BigLaw to build her dream life and business 57:50

2y ago57:50

57:50

I am so excited to have Janelle Christian as my guest this week. Janelle tells us about her attempts to find her place within different law firm settings, and her ultimate realization that the law was just not for her. She initially launched an interior design firm, which led to people asking her how she started her business, which has ultimately l…

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What coaching actually involves and if it’s for you 23:10

2y ago23:10

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The truth is, the answer to what coaching looks like and who it’s for is much like the answer to most legal questions: it depends. It does. It depends on the coach, their approach, the intended outcome, the timeline, etc. And I know how confusing and unhelpful that can sound. In a world where you’re already lacking clarity and feeling overwhelmed, …

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Age & Authenticity: Work, Life and Style After 40 1:00:20

2y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Melanie Lippman, a style and image coach, and I co-hosted a webinar last month called Age & Authenticity: Work, Life & Style After 40. It was such a good conversation, I wanted to share it with all of you on the podcast. In this conversation, we discuss: How to embrace, rather than resist, your evolution How to connect with your personal values and…

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Using new school year energy to jumpstart your next chapter 17:32

2y ago17:32

17:32

There's just something about back-to-school energy. There's a sense of hope and possibility. And it's a great opportunity to refocus and recommit to the big career changes you've been wanting to make. In this episode, I share some ideas for how you can set yourself up for success and make this the year you get off the carousel of doom in your curre…

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A New Paradigm for Success 12:12

2y ago12:12

12:12

This week I share my thoughts on how we can buck the system and define success on our own terms. I think the new paradigm of success is centered on you being self-actualized and of true service, rather than being the best rule follower out there. I also shared some wise, if salty, words from my mom. It would be her birthday today. I recently came a…

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Kristen Gyolai combines law and entrepreneurship 51:18

2y ago51:18

51:18

Kristen Gyolai is the owner of The Law Office of Kristen Gyolai & Lure of Law. She started her career at a high-volume law firm. She enjoyed the practice of law but 5 years in, she was feeling burnt out and needed a change. After considering her options, she ultimately decided to start her own law firm. That has proven to be exactly the right fit f…

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Lauren Kay teaches us about Human Design and creating a portfolio career 51:18

2y ago51:18

51:18

Lauren Kay is the host of the Legally Different Podcast, a Human Design expert, and a lawyer practicing on her terms. Lauren tells us about her journey of quitting the law in search of something more fulfilling. She identified freedom as her top value, and with that as a guiding principle, has been able to construct a portfolio career. She consults…

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Mary Adkins leaves BigLaw litigation to become a novelist 1:00:23

2y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Mary Adkins is a former BigLaw litigator turned writer. She is author of the novels When You Read This (Indie Next Pick, “Best Book of 2019” by Good Housekeeping and Real Simple), Privilege (Today.com “Best Summer Read,” New York Post “Best Book of the Week”), and Palm Beach (recently named one of the New York Post’s “Best Books of 2021”). Her book…

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From partner to entrepreneur: Embracing your second act 49:00

2+ y ago49:00

49:00

Erika Cole built a thriving, very specialized law practice advising churches and other faith-based organizations. After running her own firm, she merged her practice and became a partner at a larger firm. She enjoyed the work. And from the outside, all the boxes of success were checked. But, something in her told Erika that this chapter was complet…

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A holistic approach to designing your career 55:34

2+ y ago55:34

55:34

Elena Deutsch is the founder and CEO of WILL (Women Interested in Leaving Law). With a background in executive and leadership coaching, Elena guides women through the process of discovering what they want, leveraging their strengths, and researching inspiring new possibilities. In this episode, Elena and I dive into our shared appreciation for a he…

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It’s ok to be an accidental entrepreneur 10:19

2+ y ago10:19

10:19

I never would have guessed that I'd end up being an entrepreneur. I had some long-standing stories around how I just wasn't naturally built for it. I think so many of us have a certain idea of who built for entrepreneurial success and who isn't. But, there are different types of entrepreneurs and different kinds of businesses. So don't count yourse…

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Jessica Medina shows us it’s possible to unlock the golden handcuffs 59:47

2+ y ago59:47

59:47

Jessica Medina is a former big law litigator and SEC investigator who is now an accredited financial counselor. She specifically helps big law attorneys who need a financial plan in place to allow them the freedom to explore new career options. Jessica also reassures us that it's possible to create a financial plan that supports a transition to ent…

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A powerful self-coaching question 8:53

2+ y ago8:53

8:53

The #1 thing that is limiting your career options is your assumption that all of your thoughts are true. In this episode I talk you through how to question the reasons you dismiss certain options, like entrepreneurship. ~ Connect with Megan! Daydreams to Designs Private Podcast: https://bit.ly/daydreamstodesigns Schedule a Catalyst Call: https://me…

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A Super Smiley Adventure - Episode 143 The Amazing Cathy Bissell on Freeing, Flying, Feeding, Rescuing & Many Miracles With The Bissell Pet Foundation 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

33:30

Did you know that Bissell, strong in vacuums since 1876, may be even more powerful in shelter pets? Cathy Bissell, of the beautiful Bissell family, shares her firsthand stories of her lifelong burning passion for rescue pets. She founded The Bissell Pet Foundation, and has raised millions of dollars to help dogs and cats with programs including Emp…

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How do you define success? 13:16

2+ y ago13:16

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In this episode, I question our historical definitions for success and challenge you to create a new, more personalized definition for yourself. ~ Connect with Megan! Daydreams to Designs Private Podcast: https://bit.ly/daydreamstodesigns Schedule a Catalyst Call: https://megansmiley.com/schedule-a-call Website: https://www.megansmiley.com/…

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What is a Heart-Centered Business? 13:25

2+ y ago13:25

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In this episode, I dive into what I mean when I talk about heart-centered businesses and why I think they are the real key to your freedom and fulfillment. ~ Connect with Megan! Daydreams to Designs Private Podcast: https://bit.ly/daydreamstodesigns Schedule a Catalyst Call: https://megansmiley.com/schedule-a-call Website: https://www.megansmiley.c…

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Marni Blank leaves law to become a multi-passionate entrepreneur 38:04

2+ y ago38:04

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Marni Blank began her career as a lawyer, working both for the Federal and NYC government. Ultimately realizing law was not her passion, she decided to switch paths to real estate while co-founding Blank Studio NYC and Blank Farmhouse with her sister. Marni continues to evolve her career, pursuing her many interests. As a lifelong learner and explo…

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