Chinese restaurants are being firebombed in the dead of night. The police arson squad is racing against the clock to stop the next attack. Along the way, there are buried weapons, secret informers, punks, ninjas, and political manoeuvres. As the rest of Australia celebrates the nation's bicentenary, a campaign of terror is getting underway in Perth. Now, in this deeply personal season of Unravel True Crime, Crispian Chan investigates what really happened after his family's restaurant went up ...
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In a coroner’s report, the word “undetermined” is used to describe the cause or manner of death when there’s insufficient evidence to lend a more specific classification. In 2019, Jessica Easterly Durning went missing from her New Orleans home; her body was found days later, just two and a half blocks away. Her death was classified as undetermined, but due to evidence of foul play, her friends and family believe someone played a role in her suspicious disappearance. Investigative journalist ...
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Co-founders of The Dragonfly Home, Whitney Anderson and Melissa Eick, discuss human trafficking and their work at The Dragonfly Home, a non-profit serving victim-survivors of human trafficking in Oklahoma City. The Dragonfly Home exists because we believe that victim-survivors of human trafficking deserve freedom and the opportunity to pursue a new life. Our mission is to walk alongside them toward their future of freedom.
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2021 Best Narrative Nonfiction Podcast Award winner at Tribeca Film Festival and Jackson Wild Film Festival. This is the story of the guardians of the Okavango water system and their monumental task: conserve a remote, near pristine environment facing threats from all sides. This podcast follows what happens when worlds connect, and at times collide, with the common goal of protecting a place
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Helping crochet and knitting pattern designers navigate the ins and outs of running a fulfilling business, marketing their designs, and living a life they're passionate about.
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Outdoors expert Rob Zimmer takes your questions on all things outdoors.
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Join Jean Roman for weekly gardening, cooking, organizational tips & tricks, discussions on healthy lifestyles, and of course having incredible conversations with entrepreneurs! Jean Roman is a mother of six, published author, podcaster, organic gardener, organizational guru, and influencer.A self-professed master gardener with over twenty years experience, she loves to write and teach about her passion and knowledge in organic gardening, the local food movement, food preparation & preservat ...
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If you liked Clear Heart, I think you'll like this one too. It’s got great characters, it’s down-to-earth, it’s fun. And better yet, this one's friendly to children. Boone Barnaby is about three boys testing the limits of life in their scrappy little town. It’s about collecting garbage, climbing trees, catching a criminal, and talking to dragonflies. Boone Barnaby lives in a small town full of large characters: San Puerco, California. There’s Boone’s father, who loves Studebakers and doo-wop ...
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July 12, 2024 | Garden Walks (x3!), Bullfrogs, Hostas
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July 5, 2024 | July nature, Dragonflies, Oshkosh Garden Walk
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June 28, 2024 | June wrap up, Outagamie County Fair Broadcast
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Increase the Perceived Value of Your Work & Learn from Kintsugi Pottery
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If you are a creative entrepreneur, I really really hope you'll listen to this episode, because I think it's so important for all of us to be reminded of this over and over and over and over again! This episode is a continuation of my series of diving into inspiration from other creative entrepreneurs and sharing their stories, wisdom, motivation, …
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In 2002, Madison McGhee's dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, she is searching for answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this. Search for Ice Cold Case to listen to more. To learn more about listene…
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June 14, 2024 | Herbs at home, Bobolink, Tropical Hibiscus, Father's Day
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Deep Dive Behind the Scenes: Purchasing & Running a Crochet Publication - with Jessie Rayot of Jessie at Home & Crochet Foundry
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Sometimes our businesses take unexpected turns that we never would've imagined... but that turn out even better than we might have planned! Last year, an opportunity arose for Jessie Rayot of Jessie at Home to purchase Crochet Foundry, and she jumped right on it! In this podcast episode, Jessie shares all about her (unexpected) experience taking ov…
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While you're waiting on the next season of Unravel, why not check out this series on Great Aussie Cons made by our colleagues over at The History Listen? Australian history is littered with con artists, grifters and swindlers. Join renowned Australian actor Richard Roxburgh as he tells the stories of these brazen and downright deviant identities wh…
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June 7, 2024 | Fireflies, Invasive Species, the call of the Osprey
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Answering Your Business Questions! Starting a Business, Adding Streams of Revenue, and More
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In this episode, I answer all of the questions (a bit rapid-fire style) that you submitted on the podcast survey in April. We cover picking a business name to starting a business legally, feeling aimless in your business, revenue streams, mindset, systems, and more. There are two reasons that I chose to approach these questions this way: The podcas…
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May 31, 2024 | Necedah Wildlife Refuge, Mama Ducks & Ducklings, Monarchs
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A Revolutionary Way to Look at Productivity for Creative Entrepreneurs - inspired by Mark Manson & Cal Newport
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Are the measures you're taking to be more "productive" actually just causing you more headache and wasting you more time? Or are your productivity habits actually moving you toward your goals? In a world of hustle culture and a huge emphasis on being efficient and productive, it seems we've sometimes lost sight of what our real goals are and what p…
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May 24, 2024 | Blooming June perennials, Eastern Gray Treefrog
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What TRUE Inclusive Sizing Actually Looks Like in Knit & Crochet Design - with Kim McBrien Evans of Indigo Dragonfly
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When I approached Kim McBrien Evans of Indigo Dragonfly about being a guest on the Pattern Design Circle Podcast, she said, "Let's talk size inclusivity and what TRUE size inclusivity looks like!" Kim wears many hats, as a knitwear designer, yarn dyer, teacher, and passionate advocate for inclusive sizing. She shares, "I believe that size inclusivi…
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One of the Hardest Episodes to Share - Changing My Mind (Again) & Life/Business Updates
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I won't lie... I've been dragging my feet about recording (and sharing) this episode. At first, I had a sense of relief having spoken the words into existence... and then all the fears and imposter syndrome came creeping back in again. Why have I been procrastinating on this episode? Three main things: fear of folks thinking I'm a failure sadness a…
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Sometimes, the worst crimes happen when you’d least expect it. From the creators of Culpable comes Culpable: Case Review, an all new anthology of crime stories too shocking to miss. Featuring stories of a custody exchange gone wrong, a camping trip turned manhunt, and a missing persons investigation with an unbelievable twist. Five new cases availa…
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May 17, 2024 | Spring plants, Finding Pelicans, Wood Thrush song
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A Different Look at Success Metrics - Inspired by YouTubers Max Fosh and Colin & Samir
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Creative entrepreneurs are a special kind of entrepreneur, and as a creative entrepreneur, I say that in the most positive and loving way. Our mission, our fuel, and our inspiration are different than others. We have a passion for creating, and sometimes that can make entrepreneurship difficult. Sometimes we feel like it's a constant pulling betwee…
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May 10, 2024 | LIVE from Krueger's True Value
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May 3, 2024 | Warblers, the American toad and more rare birds
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Cultivating Community & Creating Smile-Inducing Crochet Patterns - with Carolyn of CouleeCraft
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Rather than asking what Carolyn has done, perhaps we should be asking, "what hasn't she done?!" From pattern designing to teaching classes in the local yarn shop she co-owned to working with creatives on Patreon (and so much more), Carolyn of Coulee Crafts truly has dabbled in so many areas of the fiber arts industry (and beyond)! I believe she tru…
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April 26, 2024 | Spring planting questions answered! Hydrangeas! Caana Lily Bulbs!
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2 Years of Podcasting - Throwback & Chance to Win a Free Coaching Call!
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The Pattern Design Circle Podcast just celebrated its second birthday! I don't know if I'm feeling like “it's already 2 years old?!” or “it's only 2 years old?!” But I do know that it's definitely something I really love doing, and that I've been continuing to make it more and more a focus in my business. I love how I can show up authentically and …
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Up and Vanished presents... Status: Untraced. In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-Septem…
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April 19, 2024 | Tufted Titmouse, Morels, Tornado/Storm Chasing
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Stop Letting Them Hold You Back. Stop Letting Them Tell You What's (Not) Possible.
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Recently, I've been feeling very inspired by listening to content from creatives outside the arts and crafts industries. A couple of weeks ago I watched the Project Iceman documentary produced by Yes Theory!, and I absolutely loved it, and keep mentioning in all sorts of conversations. It's one of those pieces of content that not only resonated wit…
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Host Neil Strauss (Rolling Stone, The New York Times) brings listeners on a journey through the dark world of Russian Sexpionage where, for the first time, a professed “sex spy” tells her story. From the creators of the hit podcast To Live and Die in LA, this is To Die For. Binge all 8 episodes now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…
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April 12, 2024 | Butterflies, Sturgeon Spawn, ZZ Plants, Loon calls
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Understanding Contracts in Creative Business - with Kiffanie Stahle of the artist's J.D.
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Something I hear over and over again is, "I didn't get into this because of the business side of things; I got into it because I love knitting!" and I know it's something that most of my audience can relate to. So, chances are pretty high that you don't jump up and down with excitement over "all the legal stuff." Thankfully, I'm going to introduce …
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April 5, 2024 | Frog Sounds, Prayer Plants, Eclipse
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Attending Festivals & Events as a Business Owner in the Knitting Industry
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It's no secret at all that there can be a lot of "need to," "have to," and "should" ideas that circulate the industry (and our brains) when it comes to running a creative business... and it's not always easy to discern how important those things actually are. In this podcast episode, we're diving into the topic of industry festivals and events. Is …
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March 29, 2024 | Easter plants, orchid event
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How to Use Affiliate Marketing as an Additional Revenue Stream
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Maybe your current impression is a bit like mine was, and it feels a bit slimy and annoying. Or, maybe your ready to dive into it and wanting to know all the details. Or, maybe you're not very familiar with affiliate marketing, and you're looking for the basics of what it is, how it works, and how it could fit into your business. Whichever scenario…
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Creating Authentic Content for an Overwhelmed Audience (as an Overwhelmed Business Owner) - with Kinsey of Authentic AI for Entrepreneurs
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In a world that feels like it's constantly becoming less and less "real," so much of society - and our customers - are craving what's genuine and authentic. But in a world that demands SO MUCH of business owners, how can we possibly do it all?! Showing up online, marketing, creating our products and services, and serving our audience... it can get …
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March 15, 2024 | Green Flowers, Cicadas, Area Events
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Inviting Success into Your Business by Being Prepared ("Be Ready so You Don't Have to Get Ready")
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In the previous episode we talked all about who might be watching you, ready to hand you your next great opportunity... but are you ready for it? In this episode of the Pattern Design Circle, let's chat all about how to be ready so you aren't scrambling to get ready when that opportunity arrives! From your social media to your website, from your pa…
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March 8, 2024 | Women in the Outdoors, Shamrocks, Places to see Swans
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You Never Know Who is Watching: Your Next Great Opportunity May be Just Around the Corner!
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You never know who is watching... and a lot of times this can evoke fear, perhaps even to the point that you choose not to show up. But have you thought of all of the POSITIVE ways people are watching you? In this episode of the Pattern Design Circle Podcast, we aren't just talking about your ideal customer that's watching you (and falling in love …
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March 1, 2024 | Meteorological Spring, Bird Migration
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Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, a new chapter begins, this is season 4... 'Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…
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Simple Steps to Make Your Patterns and Business More Accessible (and Why It Matters) - with Renee Van Hoy
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Accessibility can feel like a huge scope that encompasses so many things... because it does and it is! But in this podcast episode with Renee Van Hoy, Renee breaks down some simple easy-to-implement methods to start making your designs and business more accessible. Not only that, but she provides insight on who this helps, how it helps them, and wh…
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Free Knitting Patterns Aren't Free: Understanding Business Models that Use Free Knitting Patterns
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Maybe you're sick and tired of seeing free knitting and crochet patterns everywhere. Or you're trying to figure out why in the world there are so many free patterns out there. Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to utilize free knitting patterns in your business model. In this podcast episode, we talk all about free crochet and knitting patter…
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February 23, 2024 | Fieldfare Sighting, Ring of Fire Philodendron, Growing Indoors
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February 16, 2024 | Succulents, Great Backyard Bird Count, Winter Caterpillars
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Make Even the Boring Parts of Business FUN! (The Final Episode of the Planning Series)
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We have reached the final of seven episodes in the planning series! However, this one is a little bit different! Rather than talking about planning and goal-setting specifically, we're talking in this episode all about how to make achieving those goals and plans FUN! Yes, we're talking all about how to make business more fun, even the super boring,…
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February 9, 2024 | Mini Monstera, Monarch Updates, Weather Impacts
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Building Knit Communities + BTS of Knit Happy Summit with Jessica of Double the Stitches
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Jessica, the knitting pattern designer behind Double the Stitches, started her business as several of us do, with selling hand knit products. However, she was selling knits to photographers for baby photoshoots! In this episode, she shares a few of the challenges with that and how it lead to a pivot designing knitting patterns, leaving her job at a…
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February 2, 2024 | Bird Sounds & Singing, Signs of Spring
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