Best Taylor Byrd Podcasts (2024)

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EP372// How To Follow Your Dreams When You Have No Time: With Guest Lisa Michaud 54:05

42m ago54:05

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Do you ever shoot down your dreams before they even start? Maybe you are too busy running through your day getting kids off to school, working, making meals, driving carpool to slow down and reflect on your dreams. In this episode I”m chatting with Lisa Michaud, a coach, speaker and powerhouse of inspiration. Lisa shares her story of a serious heal…

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Box Seats. with Buddy Green 1:49:07

2h ago1:49:07

1:49:07

Buddy Green, my Navy Football Defensive Coordinator. Buddy shares insights from his 14 seasons at Navy, discussing his coaching philosophy, the challenges of leading the defense during the Midshipmen's resurgence in the 2000s, and the impact he had on his players both on and off the field. Filled with memories, wisdom, and inspiring stories, this e…

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EP371// Are You Dreading Homework? 6 Ways To Successfully Navigate Homework 31:28

1h ago31:28

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Now that it’s fall and school is back, our kids also have homework, which means that we have homework too! Homework can be a stressful time, especially if your kids are frustrated, confused, and don’t understand what they need to do or how to do it. So how can we as parents make this time easier and less stressful? How can we help without putting e…

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EP370// Worried About The Transition Back To School? My Top 10 Fall Tips For Busy Moms 29:53

14d ago29:53

29:53

It is fall y’all! I don’t know about you, but I feel like I finally got into the routine of summer. Things are clicking, we are getting better at relaxing, maintaining a work/life balance, spending more time together etc. Then before I know it, it’s fall and everything changes again! Routines are up in the air. We now need to get to school, manage …

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IKIGAI. with Michael McLaughlin 1:32:17

5d ago1:32:17

1:32:17

Mike McLaughlin and I discuss his co-authored book, "Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security." He is a cybersecurity expert and emerging leader in the field. The conversation explores the complexities of cyber warfare and our nations infrastructure, along with the implications of AI. Michael conti…

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EP369// Back To School Basics: Creating Successful Morning And Evening Routines 31:25

23d ago31:25

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The beginning of school is fast approaching as our summer dwindles. Soon it will be fall with pumpkins, fall leaves, scarfs, boots, hay rides,...and dare I say pumpkin spice lattes? As we start to gear up for all things school it's important to take a step back and realize that our routines and habits will need to be adjusted. Gone are the summer d…

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EP368// Stressed About School? 3 Tricks To Make Back To School Fun! 18:42

25d ago18:42

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As we face the daunting transition from relaxing fun in the sun to days filled with schedules, homework, and long hours at school, we can feel a bit discouraged. It can be difficult to transition or to see the bright side of summer ending. So how do we get our kids excited about school and ready for the big transition from summer? In this episode w…

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EP367// My Favorite 10 Productivity Hacks To Help You Slay The Day! 29:40

23d ago29:40

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Are you feeling the relaxing vibe of summer? The summer heat, relaxing at the pool, traveling to fun new locations, shuttling kids to any and all summer camps, can definitely sway us in a less productive routine. As we transition from summer to fall it's a great time to refocus and check in on how our workblock is going. What projects and tasks do …

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EP366// Bummer Summer? Quick Tips To Create More Summer Joy And Less Stress 26:07

1M ago26:07

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Summer can be magical, and stressful at the same time. While we enjoy being together it can be easy to get frustrated and stressed trying to manage expectations, finish work demands, and meet the needs of other humans. You might be past the fun of summer - the pool has lost its excitement, kids are bored, you want a break from feeling that you need…

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EP365// Are Summer Dinners Stressful? 10 Easy Go To Summertime Meals 29:37

1M ago29:37

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Are you struggling to come up with easy meals that take little to no effort, meals you can easily have on hand, and meals that are generally liked by everyone? It can be overwhelming to find recipes that meet these criteria. We all know that some days getting a meal on the table seems like pulling teeth or an uphill battle, especially after a long …

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EP364// Struggling To Find Motivation? 3 Easy Steps To Supercharge Your Productivity 23:55

1M ago23:55

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The summer can be tricky as far as finding momentum. Our rhythms and schedules are off, not to mention it's a stop, start timeline with traveling for vacation. The weather can also play a big role in motivation. We may be enjoying the sunshine, but the heat can leave us feeling deflated, unmotivated, and lethargic. So how do we snap out of summer v…

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EP363// Easy Meal Prep For Busy Working Mom With Interview Guest: Taylor Stinson 51:00

1M ago51:00

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Are you tired of the stress of making healthy, easy, quick meals that everyone likes? It can feel like an uphill battle to get a healthy meal on the table. The hours of 4-8pm are the worst for trying to be productive, make a dinner, manage everyone’s attitudes (let’s face it we are all usually running low on energy and patience). That is why I am s…

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EP362// Dreading Re-Entry After Vacation? 6 Strategies For A Stress-Free Return 25:33

2M ago25:33

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Are you dreading coming back from a peaceful vacation? Vacations can be amazing! They motivate us to get projects done beforehand, provide the mental rest and relaxation our brain needs, and they can give us the energy we need to kickstart a new work week. So how can you make re-entry easy, simple, and manageable, instead of stressful, crazy, overw…

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EP361// How Mental Health Impacts Our Actions And Beyond: Guest Carla Arges 40:18

2M ago40:18

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Do you find yourself mindlessly checking out more often than not? Maybe you find yourself always scrolling social media, or constantly being busy and productive, or leaning on retail therapy. None of these actions are unhealthy in and of themselves, but if we are using them to medicate deep wounds we are just using a temporary bandage. Today we hav…

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EP360// Overwhelmed By Your Inbox? 6 Tips To Less Stress And A Clean Inbox 25:27

2M ago25:27

25:27

Do you avoid looking at your email inbox? Do you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Are you worried that you might have missed that all important, time sensitive email? Me too! Recently I had over 2k emails in my inbox, and I was able to get them down to just 200! This is actually a project I have been meaning to do, but never got arou…

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EP359// Permission To Pause: Self-Care Strategies For Busy Moms 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

Summer is a more relaxed season that naturally lends itself to self-care. As busy moms we often put our needs at the bottom of the list. We are busy putting out fires, navigating logistics, caring for the needs of others, managing the house, figuring out the schedule, cooking the meals, running a business, and the list goes on and on. So how do we …

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EP358// Purposeful Living: Setting Meaningful Goals For The Next Season 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

How is your summer going? Are you enjoying it? The second quarter of the year is now over and it’s the perfect time to re-evaluate your goals. The summer is a great time to look back on the last two quarters, the goals you established for the new year, and to look forward to the next two quarters. Summer tends to be a bit more relaxed in our schedu…

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EP357// Are You Frustrated Trying To Juggle It All This Summer? 3 Easy Mindset Shifts And Practical Tips To Help You Pivot And Love Your Summer 28:11

2M ago28:11

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Summer can be challenging. It can be fun at times, but also frustrating. Routines, structures, and normal life are tossed up in the air. This can be exciting, and stressful at the same time. You might be a bit frustrated at trying to juggle it all this summer. Does it feel like things just aren’t working? No matter what you do? I hear you! It's fun…

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EP356// Do You Start Your Morning Stressed? 3 Easy Steps To Create A Successful Summer Morning Routine 22:20

2M ago22:20

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Mornings can be stressful. Whether it be trying to get kids out the door to summer camp, out the door to school, trying to figure out the day, or just mentally dealing with the demands of kids first thing in the morning. I don’t know about you, but I need some time to mentally wake up and be prepared to deal with what comes my way. I am far more le…

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Recognizing that there's a Price to Pay. with Kyle Lumpkin 1:37:42

2M ago1:37:42

1:37:42

Kyle Lumpkin. Cloud. AI. Microsoft. Space Race. - We discuss his incredible journey from high school football fields to the cutting-edge world of AI and robotics. Kyle shares his fond memories of football, valuable life lessons, and his exciting career in the tech industry. - Kyle dives into the potential and risks associated with AI, exploring its…

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EP355// Feeling Frustrated? How To Make Decluttering With Kids Fun! With Guest Emily McDermott 35:09

2M ago35:09

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated as you begin the summer with kids at home? How do you keep things organized, stay on task, and declutter your home when you have kids who need your attention every moment? In this episode we have an amazing guest, Emily McDermott, podcast host of Mom’s Overcoming Overwhelm. She is a mom of two boys, a wife…

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EP354// Top 10 Things That Are Saving My Life: Summer Edition 41:02

2M ago41:02

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It’s summer y’all! In times past I have shared the top ten things that are saving my life that season. You enjoyed the past episodes, so I wanted to do one specific to summer and what things are saving my life in this current season. These include things associated with parenting, kids, work, time management, personal care, mental capacity etc. Gra…

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EP353// Stressing Over Trying To Balance Work and Kids Over The Summer? Tricks and Tips with Guest Camille Kurtenbach 45:30

3M ago45:30

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You may be stressing over trying to balance work and kids over the summer. Answering the question, is this possible? How do I get client work done with my kids home over the summer? If so, you are in the right place. Today we have a special guest, Camille Kurtenbach. She is a multitasking mom of two, a loving wife, a coffee lover, and a proud dog m…

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EP352// Feeling Stressed And Tense About Upcoming Travel? 6 Travel Tips To Make Traveling With Kids Easier 39:34

3M ago39:34

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We all love a good vacation right? Hanging out on the beaches of Hawaii, listening to the waves lap against the shore, while you sip on a tropical drink with a fancy umbrella. As parents our vacations never look like this! When was the last time you actually sat down or relaxed on vacation with kids? Most of the time you are packing up for a day of…

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Mighty Mara: Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Author Carino Ho 15:31

3M ago15:31

15:31

Carina Ho is dancer and musician who performs under the moniker ONIKHO. Having trained in dance and music since childhood, Carina joined AXIS Dance Company, a physically integrated dance company that casts dancers with and without disabilities, shortly after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Over the next two years she toured the United States with …

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EP351// Finding Meaning In Your Work With Guest Erin Attere 40:24

3M ago40:24

40:24

Today you are in for a special treat as Erin Attere joins us. Erin left her 6-figure job in corporate America to change her life, her family’s life, and the lives of women worldwide. Erin now works for the fair trade company Thread WorldWide, where they help empower women and give them the tools to escape poverty. It is an incredible company that I…

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Miss Edmonia's Class of Wildfires: Author Victoria Scott-Miller 34:10

3M ago34:10

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Victoria Scott-Miller is an award-winning Raleigh-based entrepreneur, documentarian, author, creator of "The Museum Lives in Me” book series, and owner of North Carolina’s first black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station. She was inducted as the youngest and first African American woman into the Wake County Public School Hall of Fame in t…

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EP350// Help! My Kids Are Bored! Top 10 Summer Tech Free Boredom Busters 35:26

3M ago35:26

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It’s summer y’all! MayCember is crazy and then we get dropped into summer. It takes awhile to adjust and relax into a new schedule. Once things settle down, and we all settle into a more relaxed schedule our kids start whining that they are bored. Do you have that problem too? My son actually wrote his own list of 130 things to do when he was bored…

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What did I do to get BETTER today. with Michael Cole 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

This is Michael Cole. He grew up in Liberty Hill, TX and studied at Tarleton State University. Michael pursued a culinary degree and worked as a chef for five years before starting his own catering business, but something wasn’t quite right for Michael. His career took a GOOD turn when he joined the Army, where he has served as a medic for the past…

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EP349// Do You Feel Overwhelmed By Summer? 3 Things To Do Now For Summer Success 23:33

3M ago23:33

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Can you believe school is out (or maybe it will be soon) and summer will be here? Summer is a different animal. It’s fun having your kids home, a more relaxed schedule, and planning adventures. One of my favorite podcasts, The Lazy Genius, asked a very important question that we will dive into today: what can you do now that will make summer easier…

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Mental Health Awareness Month with Author Lynn Joseph: My Code Word 30:50

3M ago30:50

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Lynn's picture book, My Code Word: For When I'm Scared or Afraid, is a great recommendation to read during Mental Health Awareness Month or anytime of the year. It's a story about a young boy who acutely sees what's going on in the world and internalizes the negative things to a point where he begins to fear for his future. When everything seems mo…

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EP348// Adulting Summer Camp: Teaching Your Kids How To Be A Person 31:15

3M ago31:15

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Summer is coming my friends! Summer is a different animal than the rest of the year. Our rhythms change, our schedule changes, logistics change, and most everything else. It's a good time to slow things down, and make room for other things. I heard a speaker, Emily Ley talking about how she created the “how to be a person camp” and it took off! I l…

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Results and Integrity. with Chris Ripoll 56:00

3M ago56:00

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Chris Ripoll and 1st Op Seamer Service... Man!, This one was fun → Can seaming technical expertise is a bit of a dying breed. 1st Op Seamer Serviehas some of the best seamer techs in the business. Chris's background - in can manufacturing and filling industry for over 30 years and starting a business, First Op Seamer Service. Chris is creating a fl…

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EP347// Are You Stressed About Summer? 6 Easy Tips To Survive The Summer 29:06

3M ago29:06

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Summer is almost upon us my friends! School is coming to an end. It’s the middle of May, life is crazy. You might be starting to think about your summer plans and the fact that soon your children will be home all day, every day, eating snacks and crying that they are bored. While you are desperately trying to get work done, meet deadlines, and be p…

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The Switch: Kickstart Your Summer Reading with Author Jesse Byrd 31:01

3M ago31:01

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Jesse Byrd is an international award-winning children’s book author and the youngest NPR Board member. At 6’8”, Jesse pivoted from playing basketball at UCSB to pursue his passion for storytelling. After working at Google in Silicon Valley and later EY in Dubai as Director of Communications for Middle East and North Africa, Jesse turned all of his …

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EP346// Spring Refresh: Strategies To Let Go Of Unproductive Habits And Create Space For New Goals 26:31

3M ago26:31

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We are definitely in a season of spring and refresh! As we inch closer to summer and kids start counting down the days to summer, and we start counting down the days until our schedule drastically changes, it is important to evaluate our time. We know that when summer hits our schedule and our time will look different. In preparation for our kids t…

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EP345// How To Survive MayCember: 6 Tricks To Make Your Life Easier 24:30

4M ago24:30

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Welcome to MayCember! Its that crazing time of year when everything happens! School honors awards, end of year sports awards, teacher appreciation, concerts, productions, etc. All the things! It’s just like Christmas, but no presents at the end! So how do you get through it without pulling out your hair? Good question! Today we will talk about six …

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Bunso Meets a Mumu - Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with Author/Illustrator Rev Valdez 28:09

3M ago28:09

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Rev Valdez is a Filipino-American illustrator based in Brentwood, CA. He’s passionate about introducing readers to the myths of Filipino culture through fun, funny and visual storytelling. In this episode we discuss his book, Bunso Meets a Mumu, advice for aspiring writers, his career as a Kindergarten teacher, and more. A Mumu, is the Filipino ver…

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EP344// Feeling Burned Out? 3 Easy Steps To Find Peace And Re-Evaluate Priorities 18:33

4M ago18:33

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It’s Maycember, are you feeling burned out yet? It’s that end of school season when all the parties, performances, sports events, shows, awards, teacher gifts, and everything gets jammed into the last few weeks before school is out! This idea of re-evaluating priorities can not come at a better time! It's the season of spring, and that means cleani…

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EP343// Exhausted and Don’t Know Why? Suffering from Mental Clutter? 3 Steps to Detox and Declutter Your Mind 25:10

4M ago25:10

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We are heading into spring! As we do so I wanted to help us think about ways we could declutter not just physical spaces, but also mental and even emotional clutter. Oftentimes we focus on decluttering the physical things that we can see, but so often we need to declutter our mental spaces as well. It's easy to focus on the physical things because …

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Look Up!: Fontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution (Screen Free Week) Britt Gondolfi & Amanda Romanick 50:35

4M ago50:35

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To kick off Screen Free Week, listen as author Britt Gondolfi and illustrator Amanda Romanick discuss their picture book Fontaine the Pigeon Starts a Revolution and the impacts that screens are having on children and families. Britt Gondolfi grew up in the elder millennial era. She reminisces about having a screen-free childhood, minus a little Nin…

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EP342// 10 Easy Housekeeping Tips To Prevent Overwhelm For Busy Moms 21:42

4M ago21:42

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Do you feel overwhelmed at all the day to day tasks? Keeping everything together, managing all the things, remembering all the things, staying on top of all the tasks and things can be overwhelming! In this episode I want to give you some practical easy household tips to help you feel less overwhelmed and exhausted. If you have a notebook handy fee…

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EP341// Help For The Exhausted Overwhelmed Mom 23:48

4M ago23:48

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It feels like we all wear a badge of exhaustion and overwhelm as moms, whether we work full time, part time, or volunteer. If you ask anyone how they are doing they will probably say “crazy busy.” Our society values productivity, time management, goals, achievement etc. We all know that if we continue at this pace of more, more, more, it will just …

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Jeet and Fudge: Get to Know Author, President, & CEO of Baker & Taylor Amandeep Kochar. 31:46

4M ago31:46

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Step into the world of literature and publishing with author, President, & CEO of Baker & Taylor Amandeep S. Kochar, the creative force behind the Jeet and Fudge early readers series. In this episode, Amandeep shares his personal journey as an author and some insights into running Baker & Taylor publishing company. From discussing the inspiration b…

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EP340// Searching For Contentment In The Mess? 3 Steps To Peace 16:16

4M ago16:16

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It feels like we all wear a badge of exhaustion and overwhelm as moms, whether we work or not. If you ask anyone how they are doing they will probably say “crazy busy.” Our society values productivity, time management, goals, achievement etc. We all know that if we continue at this pace of more, more, more, it will just lead to burn out: physically…

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What I Want to See Happen. with Andre Byrd 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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Navy football A-Back class of '11, entrepreneur, YouTube music creator. 1. Check out Andre's bi-weekly newsletter here - https://andre-byrd.ck.page/profile 2. Check out Andre's YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@andrebyrd2886/videos Episode Key Highlights * Balancing multiple roles and responsibilities is a challenge, but it can be a r…

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EP339// Powerful Message To The Tired And Weary Working Christian Mom 24:44

4M ago24:44

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Being a mom as we all know takes work, and it can feel lonely and weary at times. We do so many of the same tasks in and out. It can seem like a never ending merry-go-round of routines, meals, cleaning, laundry, making lunches, driving carpool, working on homework etc. So what is the one thing that all tired, weary moms need that can flip the switc…

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EP338// For The Mom That Feels Invisible: Your Work Matters 24:36

4M ago24:36

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Oftentimes we feel invisible as moms, or that our work, and day to day tasks don’t really matter. We do the same things day after day, and get little or no appreciation or praise. Usually it’s the opposite, we feeling exhausted, drained, overwhelmed, mentally tired, and run down by the end of the day. But I’m here to let you in on a little secret, …

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Having an Open Mind. with Omar Nelson 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

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Navy Football Class of ’97 Full BACK! Omar shares his journey from a Navy Surface Warfare Officer to a business development leader at Bancroft Architects + Engineers. In this episode, Omar emphasizes the importance of an open mind and robust networking in navigating diverse career paths. He also draws parallels between his BBQ passion and professio…

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EP337// Do You Feel Frantic Trying To Get Everyone To School On Time? 3 Quick Tips For A Stress Free Morning 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Do you feel frantic as you try to get out the door every morning? Maybe your kids continuously forget things or you feel frustrated that you are always late. It can feel like an accomplishment to just get kids to school, right?! If you are looking for an easier non yelling, calmer, and more peaceful morning then you are in the right place. Your mor…

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