International Alliance Church is a multicultural community in Providence, RI. Our desire is to impact the lives of marginalized people through Christ's radical empowerment and equality.
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Interesting stories from today’s franchisors and entrepreneurs.
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A quarterly publication of the Vita Poetica Arts & Faith Collective, our online journal features creative work explored through a spiritual lens. Vita Poetica connects and upholds artists of faith, enlivening spiritual conversations through the arts. Learn more about us at www.vitapoetica.org. -- Hosted by Vita Poetica Journal Editors Music by John Morris Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support
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Some of the world's greatest artists, designers, photographers and architects showcase their work and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.
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Embodied Faith: Conversation with Dancers Hope Blackburn & Jacob Shoup
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Assistant Interviews Editor Darby Brown speaks with dancers and choreographers Hope Blackburn and Jacob Shoup of Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet. A transcript of the interview is available here. Hope Blackburn and Jacob Shoup are dancers and choreographers with Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet, a professional dance company of artist-theologians whose goal…
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Rachel shares about her contemplative practice of journaling in "A Journal of Many Colors." Rachel Berry resides in Richmond, Virginia with her sweet dog Phin. She spends her free time journaling, dancing on her treadmill, and spending time with friends and family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/me…
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Ep 120 Randy Hetrick's Journey: From Navy SEAL to Fitness Pioneer
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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Randy Hetrick, the visionary Founder of OutFit. From his days as a Navy SEAL to creating the innovative "Suspension Trainer," Randy has revolutionized the fitness industry. Discover how his mobile, boutique fitness concept, OutFit, is making waves across communities by offering accessible and inclusive out…
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Review of Museum Exhibit "The Art of Knowing"
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Cheryl Sadowski reads her essay, "Teachers, Sages, and Serpents," a review of the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art's ongoing exhibit, The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas, which is on view in Washington, DC. Cheryl Sadowski writes about art, books, landscape, and nature. Her essays, reviews, and short fiction …
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Ping Yi Yee reads his poem, "Fortune Center," and Isabel Chenot reads her poem, "pain is not an ark." Ping Yi Yee writes poetry, travelogues and fiction, and is in public service. His work has appeared in Litro, London Grip, Meniscus, La Piccioletta Barca, and Sideways, among others, and is forthcoming in Poetry Breakfast and Harbor Review. Ping Yi…
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Artist Alexis Eke shares about her digital artwork featured in our Spring 2024 issue, including on the cover. View her art can be viewed here. Alexis Eke is an artist based in Toronto, Ontario. She illustrates surrealism portraits and comic illustrations using vibrant colors, to communicate the truth of Gods Word and increase the representation of …
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Ep 119 Revolutionizing Portable Restrooms: A Chat with Founder David Sauers
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We've all head the unpleasant experience of using a poorly cleaned or poorly ventilated portable restroom. Using it yourself is not fun, it is even worse if you're trying to help your child use it. It was that exact experience that spawned, Royal Restrooms. On episode #119 we dive into the world of luxury portable restrooms with David Sauers, the v…
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Bart Edelman reads his poem, "Crazy Eights," and K.D. Battle reads his poem, "Self-Help Sonnet I," from the Spring 2024 issue. Bart Edelman’s poetry collections include Crossing the Hackensack (Prometheus Press), Under Damaris’ Dress (Lightning Publications), The Alphabet of Love (Ren Hen Press), The Gentle Man (Ren Hen Press), The Last Mojito (Ren…
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Ep 118 Transformative Fitness: Insights from JetSet Pilates CEO, Bert Albertse
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bert Albertse, CEO of JetSet Pilates. In this episode, we delve into the innovative aspects of JetSet Pilates that set it apart in the fitness industry. Bert shares his journey, the challenges faced, and the success stories that have defined his brand. We talk about the physical and (sometimes more importa…
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Ep 117 Painting The Country The Richard's Painting Franchise Story
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Join us on episode #117 as we dive into the colorful world of Richard's Painting with its founder, Richard Gould. Discover how a passion for quality and community involvement turned a simple painting business into a thriving national franchise. Learn about the challenges and victories in franchising, and get inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit t…
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Miriam: A Multimedia Project by Gerburg Garmann
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Gerburg Garmann shares about her multimedia project, Miriam, which includes a 72x48" painting and a soundscape in 5 movements. This painting, and the fifth movement of the soundscape, the "Coda," are featured in our Spring 2024 issue here. In this podcast episode, Gerburg shares the background behind this project, and the "Coda" of the soundscape. …
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EP 116 Heavyweight Real Estate Investing Tactics: The A.J. Hazzi Story
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The real estate and investment market has taken some hits over the years. But, that's okay. Because so has my guest, A.J. Hazzi. A.J. started out as a young boxer who later found his way into real estate investing. In this episode, we explore A.J.’s journey through the evolving landscape of real estate investment, his strategies for building a succ…
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Anand Gomes - Paradex and the Crypto Derivatives Landscape
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In this episode, we chat with Anand Gomes, founder of Paradigm and Paradex, two different crypto derivatives products. We begin with Anand’s journey as a derivatives trader, which led him to build Paradigm, an institutional block trading platform for crypto options. After the FTX crash, Anand was inspired to create a new decentralized exchange – Pa…
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Scott Hales reads his poem, "Holy Envy," and Kara Applegate reads their poem, "Misericordia." Scott Hales is a writer, critic, and historian living in Eagle Mountain, Utah. His work has appeared in Religion and the Arts, BYU Studies, Irreantum, The Under Review, The Sandy River Review, and other academic and literary journals. His first collection …
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Ep 115 How To Create Video Content That Sells and Doesn't Kill Your Budget with Kevin Aires
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kevin Aires, a seasoned expert in the video production industry. In this episode, we dive into Kevin’s journey from a budding videographer to the founder of Cadenz Media. Kevin shares his insights on cost effective ways to create video remotely, and how easy it actually is. We talk about how you should …
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Ep 114 Real Strategies to Sell An Emerging Franchise Brand with Dominique Main, CFC of BrightFran
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Most emerging franchise brands feel the pressure of growth and expansion early on. It's a challenge that is unavoidable. On this follow up episode to an earlier one, we focus on what many new brands fail to understand when it comes to the franchise sales process. We discuss how mindset can make or break the expansion. How franchisors need to tailor…
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Helen L. Conway reads her essay, "Shoah Shoes." Helen L. Conway lives in St. Helens, UK. A former Judge, she holds an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and is the author or joint-author of over a dozen books and numerous articles about law, art, mental health and coaching psychology. She is also an internationally exhibited and colle…
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Maxim D. Shrayer reads his poems, "Artists' Quarter in Old Jaffa" and "Wailing Wall." Maxim D. Shrayer is a bilingual writer in English and Russian, a 2012 Guggenheim Fellow, and a winner of a 2007 National Jewish Book Award. He was born in Moscow and left the former USSR in 1987. A professor at Boston College, Shrayer is the author of over twenty-…
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Ep 113 Foam Your Home, Fill Your Wallet: The Economic Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation with Chris Ryan & Kevin Longe
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Join us as we dive into the expanding world of spray foam insulation with Founder, Chris Ryan and CEO, Kevin Longe with Spray Foam Genie, leaders in innovative insulation solutions. In this series, we peel back the layers of this fascinating industry, uncovering the technology, benefits, and cost savings of spray foam insulation. From the basic dif…
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Ep 112 Tiny Spaces, Big Dreams: The Anchored Tiny Homes Story with Colton Paulhus
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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of tiny living with Colton Paulhus from Anchored Tiny Homes, a leader in the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). In each episode, we uncover the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of creating custom, affordable, and sustainable tiny homes that bring families closer and make a big impact…
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James Roderick Burns reads his short story, "Standing Water." Please be aware this story contains brief references to physical abuse and the demonic. James Roderick Burns is the author of one flash fiction collection, To Say Nothing of the Dog, and five collections of short-form poetry, most recently Crows at Dusk; a collection of four novellas – T…
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Ep 111 Creating Email Copy That Practically Sells For You with Ian Stanley
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Join us on episode #111 as I sit down with Ian Stanley, a master copywriter and entrepreneur who’s transformed the digital sales landscape. From stringing tennis rackets at 12 years old to generating over $200 million in online sales, Ian’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Dive into the depths of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizin…
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Ep 110 Enhancing Your Home with Insulation Commandos with CEO Dustin Ingle
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Join us on episode 110 as I sit down with Dustin Ingle, CEO of Insulation Commandos, to peel back the layers of home insulation. We’ll explore how effective insulation not only enhances comfort but also drastically reduces energy costs and supports environmental sustainability. Dustin will share expert insights into selecting the right materials, u…
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Terry E. Hill reads his two poems, "This Too, Capricious" and "Calligraph for a Psalm Beginning with the Letter O." Terry E. Hill is a physician in Oakland, California, with a long history of publishing in healthcare and a more recent history in literature, e.g., in The Healing Muse and the All Shall Be Well Anthology. He grew up in rural Georgia b…
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Ep 109 How To Leverage Customer Review to Generate More Sales With Sebastian Aguirre with NiceJob
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In episode #109, join us as we dive deep with Sebastian Aguirre from NiceJob, a leader in turning customer feedback into growth opportunities for home service businesses. We'll explore the transformative power of reviews, discussing how businesses can leverage them to enhance product development and customer satisfaction. Sebastian will share prove…
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Ep 108 Pipes & Dreams: Steve Paley's Journey from Corporate to 1-800-Plumber +Air
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In this inspiring episode, we dive into Steve Paley's transformative journey from a secure corporate job to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with 1-800-Plumber+Air. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him to take the leap, his strategic choice of joining a leading franchise, and how his business has become a cornerstone of reliability …
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Saturday Night at the Dairy Queen by Chris Drew
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Chris Drew reads his short story, "Saturday Night at the Dairy Queen," published in our Spring 2024 issue. Chris Drew is an Associate Professor of English at Indiana State University, where he teaches creative writing and English teaching methods courses. His writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Bellevue Literary Review, Qua…
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Ep 107 Painting a Picture of Success: The A&P Painting & Flooring Franchise Story with Walter Nunez
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Join us on episode #107 as we sit down with Walter Nunez, the visionary behind A&P Painting and Flooring, a leading franchise name in home improvement out of Atlanta, GA. Discover the origins of A&P, as Walter shares how a commitment to quality and customer service helped build the business from the ground up. We’ll explore the innovative technique…
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Ep 106 Achieving Scale with a Home Service Based Business with Aaron Santas of RoofCoach
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Welcome to another episode of "The Business Stories Podcast with Ryan Arcoraci," where we dive into the journeys of industry leaders and the secrets behind their business successes. Today, we’re thrilled to welcome a special guest, Aaron Santas, the visionary behind RoofCoach, a company that’s redefining roofing solutions with a focus on innovation…
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Ep 105 Developing A Successful Mindset with TEDx Speaker Olivia Atkin
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Being diagnosed with epilepsy at the young age of nine taught Olivia Atkin a thing or two about resiliency and inner strength. She grew up to compete as a pro athlete, coach others, and later on start her own company committed to helping others succeed. All of this work opened the door to an opportunity to share a stage with other experts as a TEDx…
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The Spring 2024 issue of the journal is here! Co-Editor Caroline Langston introduces some of the new works of this issue, which we'll be featuring here on the podcast in the coming weeks. The whole issue can be found in both text and audio formats on our website, at www.vitapoetica.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…
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Cem Özer - Sovereign Labs, Rollups, and Appchains
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In this episode, we chat with Cem Ozer, founder of Sovereign Labs. We begin with Cem’s personal journey in crypto, and how this experience led him to build Sovereign Labs. We then discuss how developers evaluate the many permutations of rollups and blockchain frameworks available today, and where Sovereign Labs fits into this landscape. We dive int…
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Jacob Arluck and Andrew Huang - Celestia, Conduit, and the Modular Future
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In this episode, we chat with Jacob Arluck, head of strategy at Celestia Labs, and Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit. We cover a number of topics in the modular blockchain space, starting with the impact of DA solutions on the rollup landscape and the budding partnership between Conduit and Celestia, the leading RaaS and DA solutions in the market r…
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The Secrets of Effective Franchise Sales from Dominique Main with BrightFran
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In this episode, Dominique Main with BrightFran shares invaluable insights and strategies honed from years of experience guiding successful franchise sales campaigns across diverse industries. From identifying promising leads to navigating the intricacies of closing deals, Dominique takes you behind the scenes of the franchise sales process, offeri…
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Is TV advertising dead? The Impact of Advertising on CETV's Diverse Audience with Marty McDonald
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In this installment, Marty McDonald with CETV and I dive deep into the world of targeted advertising on the CETV platform. Join us as we explore how advertisers can leverage the unique features and capabilities of CETV to connect with their ideal audience like never before. From advanced targeting options to real-time analytics, we uncover the stra…
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James Hilovsky And His Game Plan Helping Pro Athletes' Journey to Franchise Ownership
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On this episode, expert James Hilovsky and I explore the inspiring stories and practical insights of pro athletes who have successfully transitioned into franchise ownership with his help. From navigating the initial steps of exploration to mastering the intricacies of running a franchise business, James provides invaluable advice and strategies ta…
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Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego shares readers' responses to the theme of "Light" in the Winter 2024 issue. The "Readers Respond" series features reflections and practices on a current theme, shared by Vita Poetica readers. Currently, we're accepting responses to the theme of "Breaking," which will be shared in the upcoming Spring issue.…
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The Sacredness of All Things: A Conversation with Poet Wen-Juenn Lee
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Assistant Interviews Editor Darby Brown speaks with poet Wen-Juenn Lee in Australia. Wen-Juenn Lee writes poetry on unceded Wurundjeri land. In her writing, she is interested in gaps, leaks and spillage, which often take the form of place, memory, and divinity. Her work has been published in Meanjin, Cordite Poetry Review, Going Down Swinging, amon…
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Poems by Jonathan Chan, Caleb Westbrook, & Matt Stanley
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Jonathan Chan reads his poem "Ceremonial, Caleb Westbrook reads his poem "On a Shore Weighing What Matters," and Matt Stanley reads his poem "How Like a Child We Become When We Are Truly Surprised." Jonathan Chan is a writer and editor. Born in New York to a Malaysian father and South Korean mother, he was raised in Singapore and educated at Cambri…
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E.R. Skulmoski reads her three poems, "In Catholic School"; "Daughters of Eve, Eat This Scroll"; and "Elegy." E. R. Skulmoski was born in Vancouver and raised in Hong Kong. She currently lives in the Interior of British Columbia with her husband and four children. Her work has been published in Ekstasis, Foreshadow, Heart of Flesh Literary Journal,…
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Wayne Bornholdt reads his poem, "Recipe," and Susan Shea reads her poems, "Poet's Tea" and "The Good Portion." Wayne Bornholdt is a poet and retired bookseller. He has degrees in philosophy and theological studies. He lives in West Michigan with his wife and two Golden Retrievers. Susan Shea is a retired school psychologist, born in New York City, …
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Meditation through a Window with Samir Knego
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Contemplative Practices Editor Samir Knego leads a guided "Meditation through a Window." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support
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Poems by Maxim D. Shrayer & Matthew E. Henry
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Maxim D. Shrayer reads his poem, "My Woven Kipa," and Matthew E. Henry reads his poems, "found" and "subtlety: an assay." Maxim D. Shrayer is a bilingual author and a professor at Boston College. He was born in Moscow and emigrated in 1987. His recent books include A Russian Immigrant: Three Novellas and Immigrant Baggage, a memoir. Shrayer’s new c…
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Review of "Nervous: Essays on Heritage & Healing"
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Lory Widmer Hess reads her review, "Listening to Our Pain," which discusses the book Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing by Jen Soriano. Lory Widmer Hess currently lives with her family in Switzerland, where she works with adults with developmental disabilities and is in training as a spiritual director. Her book When Fragments Make a Whole: A …
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Justin Lacour reads his poem, "Devil Music," and Conner Cowan reads his poems, "16. fire" and "24. wrapping paper." Justin Lacour lives in New Orleans with his wife and three children, and edits Trampoline. He is the author of Hulk Church (Belle Point, 2023). Conner Cowan is an English teacher at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. Poe…
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A Mother's Prayer by Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner
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Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner reads her essay, "A Mother's Prayer," from our Winter 2024 issue. Among other things, Jennifer Lendvai-Lintner is a writer, teacher, student, and mother. She is the 2023 recipient of the Denise Gess Literary Award for Nonfiction and a 2022 Writer's Digest Award Winner. Jennifer is earning her MA in Writing at Rowan Universi…
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The first journal issue of 2024 is here! Tune in for a preview of new works at the intersection of art, faith, beauty, and spirit. Cover Art: Margaret Adams Parker Intro Music: "A Gentle Invitation" by Dawn, Dawn, Dawn Outro Music: John Morris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/messageSupport this podc…
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Discussing Franchise Ownership While Working as a W-2 Employee with Patrick Elsner
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Explore the dynamic world of franchising as we dive into the expertise of Patrick Elsner from Franchise Insider. Discover the keys to identifying the perfect franchise, trends shaping the industry, and success stories that inspire and educate. We also discuss the option to run a franchise while working as a W-2 employee. Yes, it is possible. We dis…
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A Deep Dive into the World of Franchising with Irving Chung and his history with the "Got Milk?" Campaign
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Embark on a fascinating journey in this episode as we delve into the world of franchising with Irving Chung, an accomplished franchise consultant from FranChoice. Gain unique insights into Irving's background, including his involvement with the iconic marketing slogan "Got milk?" From his marketing experiences to franchise consulting expertise, exp…
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Emily and Alvin Hsia - Shadow, and Building the Next Generation of Onchain Data
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In this episode, we chat with Emily and Alvin Hsia, co-founders of Shadow. We begin with their journey working on DeFi, MEV, an early idea to unify on-chain data, and their journey to building Shadow. They walk us through the challenges with events, their solution for developers, users, and data consumers, and other details on the product such as p…
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