I'm Spark The Genius. I’ve built billion dollar brands as a copywriter, written screenplays, acted in commercials, run for office, won stand-up comedy contests. I interview interesting people to spark the genius within you. See my social links in the bio at http://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius (and please click there before shopping on Amazon)
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Passion Struck® is more than just a show; it’s a journey into the minds and philosophies of the world’s most insightful people. Hosted by John R. Miles, this podcast unpacks the wisdom of its guests, offering practical advice to infuse intentionality and purpose into your career, well-being, life, and relationships. From renowned leaders like Robin Sharma, Admiral Stavridis, Daniel Pink, and Scott Galloway to accomplished women at the top of their fields, such as Susan Cain, Gretchen Rubin, ...
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Provocative Conversations & Inspiration with musicians, artists, innovators, love-makers, & world-shakers to Enlighten, Elevate, Educate, & Entertain on truth, love, creativity, consciousness, music, sexuality, spirituality, confidence, joy, & life-mastery. Ignite your own creative genius with the spark from these ideas, travels & stories…& live music, too.
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Want to love walking into your ELA classroom each day? Excited about innovative strategies like PBL, escape rooms, hexagonal thinking, sketchnotes, one-pagers, student podcasting, genius hour, and more? Want a thriving choice reading program and a shelf full of compelling diverse texts? You're in the right place! Here you'll find interviews with top authors from the ELA field, workshops with strategies you can use in class immediately, and quick tips to ignite your English teacher creativity ...
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A weekly show from Food52's new podcast network, featuring all the uncut gems from the weekly "Genius Recipes" column and video series. Host Kristen Miglore speaks to the geniuses behind iconic recipes, and uncovers the recipes that changed the way we cook.
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Unleash Your Inner Magic Imagine tapping into that special place, igniting the spark that awakens your passion and brings forth your dream life. You're ready to awaken your inner magic, but something's holding you back. Maybe it's a lack of clarity, confidence, courage, or a deeper understanding of your true potential. This is where Assertive Radiance comes in. I'm Nadia, your alchemist and guide, here to help you unlock the magic within. With more than a hundred episodes, I leverage my uniq ...
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Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative teacher, author, broadcaster, and speaker, described as having the unique ability to “blend the sacred with the profane”. The inside-out understanding at the heart of his work challenges the cultural mythology that stress, pressure, and other symptoms of “seriousness” are a necessary part of adaptation and growth in business or indeed any area of life. In his role as CEO of Genius Catalyst Inc. since its inception in the UK in 1990 ...
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Join Dr. Allana Da Graca and upgrade your personal and professional goals. Learn how to leave procrastination, activate your genius and strive with a tribe. Join the drdinspyre tribe today at tolgispark.com Dr. Allana wants to help you to do the following: 1. Pivot into the Post Pandemic Economy 2. Learn to Convert Your Fans into Consumers 3. Increase Your Brand Organically 4. Learn Ways to Attend Drdinspyre Live Virtual events SUBSCRIBE: https://www.tolgispark.com Download the Official Upgr ...
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Welcome to a virtual gathering that will kindle your curiosity and soothe your soul! Join Martha Beck for the podcast edition of her weekly Facebook event, and listen in as she touches on a spirituality or personal growth topic that’s on her mind. You'll also hear the lively conversation that follows as Martha opens the floor to questions from the live viewers. With topics ranging from courage to creativity, purpose to intuition, these discussions will engage and support you on your journey ...
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I lead teams, founders and CEO's to reimagine and remap their product experiences in the age of automation. | This podcast was created in Anchor. To make your own podcast for free, visit https://anchor.fm/ron-sparks
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Ladies, what if I told you that pleasure activates your infinite power to create your dream life… in the bedroom…in your business…and beyond?It’s true, and I’ll show you how… on my new podcast…The Goddess Power Show with Elizabeth Ann Atkins!We’re exploring traditionally taboo topics—especially pleasure!—as a portal to your power… to live bigger, better, and bolder—and manifest your heart’s wildest desires.Join me to explore a whole new way of living and loving… with titillating topics and t ...
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Welcome to the Trend Report, your go-to resource for information and insights into the world of contract interiors with a focus on office furniture. Hosted by industry veteran and leader, Sid Meadows, each episode is a thought provoking and informative conversation about the topics and issues that impact the office furniture community. From insightful interviews with renowned industry leaders to in-depth conversations with industry CEO's to those having an impact with emerging technologies a ...
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Hosts Brant Evans and Jordan Bowman of Journeymen of North Carolina speak about the challenges our young men are dealing with today. They and their guests explore the topics of mentoring, rites of passage experiences, and how Journeymen and their volunteer staff of mentors assist them to grow up to become men of integrity and authenticity. Journeymen is a non-profit organization.
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A podcast to support your spiritual (r)evolution. This is the best podcast for people who are experiencing a spiritual awakening. Whether you are a beginning meditator or advanced on your path, the content of the Meditation Conversation podcast will speak to you. Kara Goodwin hosts guests with expertise in a wide variety of subjects which explore consciousness to assist you with your spiritual transformation. Topics include mysticism, energy healing, miracles, angels, psychic abilities, ment ...
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Impactful Authenticity is a weekly podcast for anyone who is looking for inspiration and actionable insights into how to both develop themselves to show up more authentically in life as well as to create teams and organisations with authenticity at their core. I hope you enjoy the show. Lucy x
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Deep down...you and I both know YOU are divinely special and a changemaker in this world. Let's talk about all the things that make you beautifully Feminine and will lead to feeling Fulfilled. Join the conversation to raise YOUR feminine power that will bring our world back to balance again. If this sounds big (and oh so right!)...then it's time. Oh YES it is. Sure, you may have days you feel stuck, afraid, unclear about your purpose and feeling agitated -- finding yourself unfulfilled ever ...
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If I told you the elective we’re about to dive into has an “awkward party” unit, would you believe me? Well, it does, and I can’t wait for you to learn about it and start planning an awkward party lesson of your own. Today on the show, we’re continuing our creative electives series with veteran teacher Lisa Blake, who's been teaching for 33 years i…
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Tessa West on Why Your Career Is Like a Relationship EP 484
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In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, we welcome Dr. Tessa West, a Professor of Psychology at NYU and author of the enlightening book "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You." Titled "Tessa West on Why Your Career Is Like a Relationship," this episode delves into the profound parallels between our careers and personal relationships. D…
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The Evolution of a Technology Company with Amy Edington of Cyncly
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What if merging two industry giants could revolutionize an entire market? Join us as we chat with Amy Edington, Product Manager for Commercial at Cyncly, who takes us through the thrilling creation of Cyncly from the merger of 2020 and CompuSoft. Amy paints a vivid picture of how this fusion resulted in a global powerhouse, expanding their offering…
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355. Is Reality a Holographic Illusion? - Viviane Chauvet
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On this STELLAR episode of the Meditation Conversation Podcast, special guest Viviane Chauvet joins from Mount Shasta. Vivian talks about her life as an interstellar Arcturian being, sharing her spiritual journey and experiences. Discover the mysterious events Kara experienced while tuning into Vivian’s energy, including a cosmic encounter with a b…
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In part two of the Effortless Everything series, you'll come to see now only why your relationship with money matters, but how falling in love with money is an incredibly powerful step to take on your personal, professional, and even spiritual path through life!
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Episode 66: UPGRADE MY LIFE & BIZ: SAY WHAT? Real Talk: Navigating Relationships with Dr. Allana and Manu
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🚀 Special Upgrade Alert! 🚀 Introducing the "Say What" feature with the dynamic duo, Manu and Dr. Allana! 🎙️✨ Join us for straight talk discussions on business growth, interpersonal communication, and authenticity. Laugh along as this power couple navigates life's curveballs both as professionals and married individuals. Tune in to our podcast for i…
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Bridging Divides Through Love and Kindness w/John R. Miles EP 483
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores the profound wisdom of Michelle Obama's quote about true success being measured by inspiring others. Through the lens of Mark Nepo's poem "Accepting This" and the inspiring story of his sister, Carolyn Miles, John delves into the themes of embracing flawed abundance and actively express…
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to answer a question from our community about reading in class. Here it is “ Hi all. Next year my middle school will be implementing a 45-minute every-other-day reading block for all students. All teachers (ELA or not) will be required to cover the class. I am wondering…what you do with it…” In today’s episode, I…
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354. The Awakened Way: Embracing Divine Guidance - Suzanne Giesemann
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What a dream it is to have special guest Suzanne Giesemann on this episode of Meditation Conversation. As a renowned spiritual teacher, medium, and author, Suzanne shares her incredible journey from a Navy commander to a conduit for divine messages. Discover the principles of the 'Awakened Way' and practical steps for connecting with higher conscio…
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Waves of shame. They're icky, they're toxic, and they're not easy to escape. In this episode of The Gathering Room, Martha is talking about how we can move past this particularly intense form of anxiety and swim on to better horizons. Shame attacks us at the level of basic self-identity and makes us believe that our vulnerabilities are permanent, p…
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Dr. Chiti Parikh on How You Unlock the Genius of Your Body EP 482
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In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Chiti Parikh, an integrative medicine physician, delves into the extraordinary capabilities our bodies possess for maintaining intentional health and balance. With her extensive medical expertise and experience with numerous patients, Dr. Parikh enlightens us on the often-overlooked genius of ou…
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309: Exploring Modern ELA Mediums (The Elective Series)
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What would you do if you had nine weeks to help ELA students imagine the real-world use of ELA skills? Inside the unique elective wheel program at Lisa Jones' school, students explore each discipline for nine weeks before moving onto the next. To show them literacy in action, Lisa has crafted an elective with three real-world projects to help them …
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192 - Why do we struggle so much with money?
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In this thought-provoking episode, host Nadia Fleury explores the deep-rooted reasons behind our financial struggles and offers a fresh perspective on achieving true abundance. Key Topics Covered: The historical context of our relationship with money How generational trauma impacts our financial mindset The connection between self-worth and financi…
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Gary Vaynerchuk on Creating VeeFriends to Find the Middle EP 481
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Gary Vaynerchuk, discussing the importance of emotional intelligence, accountability, and competition in children's development. Gary shares insights on his new children's book, "Meet Me in the Middle," which focuses on empathy, problem-solving, and compromise. The conversation delves…
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10 to Win: The 3-C's of Business Research
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What if your ability to understand your customers could make or break your career? Today, we uncover a transformative experience from over 20 years ago that reshaped my entire approach to business research. Join me as we explore the three critical C's of business research: customers, competitors, and colleagues. This framework, born from a pivotal …
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In part one of the Effortless Everything series, Michael shares how embracing the fullness of life not only expands our capacity for love, creativity, and joy, it overflows into everyone and everything around us!
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Love and Hope. The power of telling your story, asking for help and breaking down the stigma of mental ill-health
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Today I speak to Geoff McDonald. Geoff was previously the Global Vice-President of HR, Marketing, Communications, Sustainability at Unilever, and is now a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace and elevating wellbeing to a strategic priority in the C suite. He is a very much sought-…
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Taming Irrationality: 6 Proven Ways to Make Better Choices w/John R. Miles EP 480
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In this compelling episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles dives deep into the enigmatic world of irrationality. Guided by Albert Einstein's famous quote on insanity, John unravels why we often make decisions that defy logic and reason. Using the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet as a vivid case study, he illustrates how cognitive biases, …
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This week let’s talk about careers. I don’t know if you can relate, but I graduated from high school with a general awareness of maybe six careers - law, medicine, teaching, ministry, science, and business. Let’s talk about how we can show our students a broader view of what’s out there - and build in some ELA skills to the process. A fun way to st…
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353. The Possession That Ultimately Helped Heal My Relationships - Kirsten Rudberg
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Uncover the surprising truth about spiritual development, possession, and the shadow. Kirsten Rudberg shares a painful experience that riddled her with guilt and shame for years, but ultimately became a powerful instrument for her spiritual prowess. You will be surprised at the unexpected perspective shift that came through this experience. She als…
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Many of us have heard about the mind-body connection, but have you ever tried sense-memory therapy? Martha recently lost her sense of smell to a sinus infection, and instead of worrying that she'll never get it back, she's trying sense-memory therapy—she holds her favorite pine-scented candle close to her nose while relishing the memory of smelling…
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Mary C. Murphy on the Impact of Mindset Culture on Growth EP 479
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In this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Mary C. Murphy, a Stanford-trained psychologist (protege of Carol Dweck), explores the powerful concept of mindset culture and its profound impact on individuals, teams, and organizations. She explains the crucial distinction between a culture of genius (fixed mindset) and a culture of growth (growth mindset) …
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307: Teaching African American Literature (The Elective Series)
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Today on the show, we’ll find out what happened when an administrator attended a student’s genius hour project presentation about a new elective she wanted to see proposed Teaching African American Literature. Spoiler alert, magic. We’re continuing our elective series today, and I’m delighted to tell you we're hearing from passionate veteran teache…
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Finnian Kelly on How You Recode Your Mind and Manifest You EP 477
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In this episode of Passion Struck, I had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of intentional living with Finnian Kelly, the visionary founder of Intentionality Inc. Finian is a celebrated speaker, high-performance coach, and master breathwork facilitator. His mission is to revolutionize how we approach our lives, work, and relationships throu…
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A Better Way with Katherine D'Zmura Friedman, Co-Founder of Thumbprint
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Can technology revolutionize the office furniture industry? Join us on the Trend Report as we explore this question with Katherine D'Zmura Friedman, Co-Founder and CEO of Thumbprint. Katherine shares her innovative vision of transforming the design and specification process for commercial furniture through a groundbreaking cloud-based platform. Get…
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This week, Michael shares what he's seeing about the power of love and being yourself as the simplest path to creating a life worth living!
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How to Live Your Dream Life as a Woman | 10 Tips to Step Into Your Goddess Era
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#goddess #divinefeminineenergy #womensempowerment 10 Tips to be a Goddess—an Empowered Woman Living Your Dreams While Loving Yourself & Your Life It’s time to step through a gateway into the mindspace and physical place where you’re living the life of your dreams, as the woman you’ve always wanted to be. Hi, I’m Elizabeth Ann Atkins, and I created …
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352. Minerals: The Hidden Spark Plugs That Charge Your Mind and Body - Dr. Leland Stillman Pt 2
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Discover the unexpected link between mineral-rich diets and profound changes in personality and behavior. Uncover the astonishing connection between minerals and the mind, as revealed by Dr. Leland Stillman. From the transformation of taste preferences post-heart transplant to the impact of minerals on thought processes, this revelation will leave …
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Breaking Free From the Busyness Trap: 3 Steps to Happiness w/John R. Miles EP 477
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In this eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles dives deep into the pervasive issue of the busyness trap and how it can lead to a life of quiet desperation. This episode uncovers the hidden costs of our relentless hustle, featuring the compelling journey of Rachel, who found herself ensnared by constant activity and unfulfilled de…
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Do you use WASHCLOTHS? #TikTok Debate: They are the BEST way to get clean!
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As the Washcloth Queen, I'm so excited to join the debate on TikTok about washcloths! I love them and I use a lot of them. They are the BEST way to get your body really clean. Some folks, however, think washcloths are gross. They use their hands with a bar of soap. Well that doesn't really clean the cracks and crevices where poop particles and odor…
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306: Help! My Readers have such Different Skill Levels
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On this week’s mini-episode, I want to answer a question sent in by a member of our community. Here’s what she writes: Hi Betsy, I have classes of 10th graders who are SO divergent in skill levels. Some are reading Murakami for fun, and some are reading at a 5th grade level. I am struggling to differentiate for them and provide challenge for the st…
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351. The Dark Side of Spirituality and Alternative Health: How to Spot and Avoid Manipulation - Dr. Leland Stillman Pt 1
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How familiar are you with these myths about spiritual and alternative health spaces? Myth 1: Spiritual and alternative health spaces are always safe and trustworthy. Myth 2: All practitioners in these spaces have the best intentions for your well-being. Myth 3: Engaging in spiritual practices and alternative health automatically leads to positive o…
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Dr. Peter Yesawich on Elevating Healthcare with Hospitality EP 476
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host Jon R. Miles interviews Dr. Peter Yesawich, Chairman of Hospital Healthcare Partners and Vice Chairman Emeritus of MMGY Global. Dr. Yesawich and Stowe Shoemaker co-authored the book "Hospitable Healthcare," which explores applying hospitality principles to healthcare to enhance the patient experience. Dr. Yes…
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305: Teaching Dramatic Writing (The Elective Series Continues)
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Today on the show we’re hearing from Valerie Boehm, who teaches a Dramatic Writing elective in Georgia as part of the state’s initiative to help more students find their way to good jobs in the film industry. So cool, right? This episode is part of our continuing series on electives, which has been SO MUCH fun to record. I hope you’re as excited to…
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Amy Leigh Mercree on Master Your Aura, Master Your Life EP 475
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Amy Leigh Mercree, a holistic health expert and author of "Aura Alchemy." Amy discusses the concept of auras as biologically generated electromagnetic fields and explains their significance in holistic health and spiritual practices. She shares personal experiences of seeing auras and…
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Want to get more out of your life? Join Michael for a quick exploration of how our rules get made and how we can live life with a greater sense of freedom and possibility!
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Life is too short to be boring! Leverage community, compassion and creating a safe harbour for teams to fail
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Today I speak to Kristelle Siarza Moon. Kristelle is a business executive, non-profit founder and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in digital communications and leadership. In 2014, she founded Siarza Social Digital – a 360 degree digital marketing firm that pivots on innovation, curation and creativity. As a proud Filipina, Kristelle …
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Dave Liniger on the Perfect 10: Craft Your Path to Success EP 474
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Dave Liniger, co-founder of RE/MAX, who shares profound insights on leadership, adaptability, and resilience. Liniger explores the evolution of the real estate industry, emphasizing technology's impact and the enduring value of real estate agents. Liniger also recounts overcoming a li…
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350. Gene Keys: Unlocking Your Life's Hidden Genius Codes - Michael Peterson
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In this episode, I discuss the surprising history and risks of plant medicine with Michael Peterson. Learn how Michael went from a traditional MBA grad to finding his way to shamanism and energy medicine. You won't believe the unexpected journey that led Michael Peterson to explore plant medicine and gene keys. We also get into the oft-overlooked r…
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