Best The Outer Drive Podcasts (2024)

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269: You Get to Choose: Finding Clarity and Purpose in Your Business 20:57

13h ago20:57

20:57

If you had to define success, what would be the factors involved? Wealth? Travel? Time with family? It’s different for everyone, and no one answer is incorrect. But what we all must focus on is finding what success in our business really means to each of us – and then following it up with our actions. This episode of the HerBusiness Podcast is all …

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Is It Cake or a Muffin? How to Position Your Product and Drive More Sales | April Dunford (bestselling author and advisor) 34:24

3d ago34:24

34:24

April Dunford is an expert at product positioning. She’s advised hundreds of B2B companies on how they can make their products Obviously Awesome — that’s also the title of her bestselling book on positioning. On this episode of CRAFTED., April shares tips on how you can make your product standout and how you can drive more sales — that’s the focus …

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268: Zigging When Others Zag: Creating Success on Your Terms with Kate Toon 34:29

6d ago34:29

34:29

Are you working for your business, or is your business working for you? Our podcast guest this week has figured out the system to make her business support her ideal lifestyle. Kate Toon, business owner and award winning online marketer, has helped tens of thousands of business owners grow their businesses in unique ways. Kate, the author of Six Fi…

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How Media Is Made Today: AI and a Modern CMS | Matt Monahan, President, Arc XP, The Washington Post 27:32

10d ago27:32

27:32

Making media is hard. Distributing it to the right audience even more so. GenAI can help. Matt Monahan is the president of Arc XP at the Washington Post. On this episode, we're digging into the core technology of any media company: the content management system (CMS), why they’re so hard to build right and how new GenAI tools can reduce the toil re…

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267: Not Everyone is Your Customer and That’s Okay 22:14

13d ago22:14

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If you’re at the point in your business where you’re just trying to get people (anyone and everyone) through the door, and you’re not being selective about who they are, you might be making a mistake that’s actually costing your sales. Every business owner eventually comes to the realisation that NOT everyone is your customer – nor should they be. …

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What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse? 6:08

13d ago6:08

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On the north side of Belle Isle, better known as the "Detroit side," sits a historic landmark that has been the home of Detroit's only rowing club for more than 100 years. In its heyday, the boathouse was a bustling venue, featuring a grand ballroom, dining rooms and a bar frequented by Detroit's elite. But the future of the boathouse remains uncer…

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My AI Teacher: Khan Academy and the Future of Education | Dr. Kristen Dicerbo (Chief Learning Officer) 33:11

18d ago33:11

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Dr. Kristen DiCerbo is Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer, where she sets the company's product, teaching, and learning strategy — with AI at the forefront. Khanmigo is amazing. It’s the GenAI-powered product from Khan Academy that helps students learn and teachers teach — and could revolutionize education. Khan Academy is used by 12 million stu…

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266: From Buddy to Boss: Igniting Your Potential for Career Advancement with Michelle Pascoe 41:24

20d ago41:24

41:24

Ever felt torn between being an employee’s friend and their boss? Or unsure how do you keep being relatable and respected as you grow into the CEO role? Or even uncomfortable having to draw boundaries as your team grows? These are challenges faced by many bosses. In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we’re talking about how to transition from…

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Great Software & Storytelling Is Emotional | Kelsey Hightower (Legendary Developer, Kubernetes Pioneer, Former Distinguished Engineer at Google) 51:28

25d ago51:28

51:28

Kelsey Hightower is a legend. He regularly gives live software demos in front of tens of thousands of people, improvising them like it’s jazz. He’s a master storyteller and a master craftsman. He helped evangelize and establish Kubernetes and recently retired (at 42!) from Google where he was a distinguished engineer. Kelsey loves to level people u…

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265: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business with Kristy-Lee Billett 31:46

27d ago31:46

31:46

Have you fallen into the trap of being involved in every minor detail of your business? You have a great team, but you still find yourself checking content, reviewing graphics, writing small bits of copy, or managing your marketing in depth? Trust me, I’ve been there (EVERY successful business owner has been there). But that level of micromanagemen…

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Driving Product-led Growth (PLG) With Customer.io Founder and CEO Colin Nederkroon 28:53

28d ago28:53

28:53

Colin Nederkoorn is the founder and CEO of Customer.io, a top customer engagement platform that enables companies to send the right message to the right user at the right time on the right channel. The platform is used by Notion and lots of other top SaaS companies to personalize user onboarding and more. When Customer.io was founded in 2011, there…

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264: 10 Essential Questions for Successful Collaborations 31:46

1M ago31:46

31:46

Have you ever felt that business is all about competition? In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we’re rewiring our brains to think about potential for COLLABORATION instead. Because as women business owners, we deeply understand each other's business challenges. Collaboration is a powerful strategy that can rapidly grow your business, expand…

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Powering the World’s Hackathons | Brandon Kessler (Founder & CEO, DevPost) 27:48

1M ago27:48

27:48

DevPost powers most of the world’s hackathons. And, according to founder and CEO Brandon Kessler, lately there is one overarching directive: “Executives from the top down are saying: `We need to do hackathons to uncover the value of ai.`” Nearly every one of the 1,200 hackathons DevPost powered last year was AI-centric. On this episode of CRAFTED.,…

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263: All In on Leadership — Insights from Mike Michalowicz on Building a Great Team 41:33

1M ago41:33

41:33

This is a must-listen episode for any business owner who is either: 1.) Looking to start hiring their first employee or 2.) Experiencing retention issues with their team. Hiring and onboarding candidates is no easy task, and the process doesn’t stop when a new hire has joined the team. It takes consistent action by the business owner to cultivate a…

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Solving Dinner & Building Wonder | Rich Przekop (VP, Product at Wonder) 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

Wonder aims to be a “super app for mealtime”, with people turning to it for everything from delivery to groceries to meal kits and more... It’s a very ambitious food-tech startup founded by Marc Lore, the legendary founder who previously built, scaled, and sold Diapers.com and Jet.com (to Amazon and Walmart, respectively). Wonder is rapidly opening…

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What happened to Detroit jazz venue Strata Concert Gallery? 8:58

2M ago8:58

8:58

In this episode of “CuriosiD,” Rob Reinhart answers a question about the short-lived, but well-loved jazz venue located just around the corner from WDET’s studios.By WDET

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262: The Loneliness of Being a Woman Business Owner and How to Combat It 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the importance of community, especially for women entrepreneurs. Join me in a discussion focused on the often-overlooked challenges that isolation and loneliness pose for business owners. I share my methods to build, maintain, and engage with a transformative online community of your own. Episode Highlights: …

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Listen to Developers! | Justin Cormack (CTO, Docker) 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

When Docker restructured, the company went back to its roots: super-serving developers. CTO Justin Cormack says that’s why the company is developer-obsessed, not customer-obsessed: “We really wanted to focus on the fact that it's the developer who loves Docker. It's the developer who is going to be using Docker every day…” Over the past decade, Doc…

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261: Mastering Video Marketing: Alex Cattoni on Building Authentic Connections and Driving Business Growth 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

In this episode, we’re talking about video marketing and how it can catapult your business’ leads and growth. That is… if you do it right. Alex Cattoni is a YouTube extraordinaire, a successful entrepreneur and CEO of the Copy Posse, and was crowned 2022 DigitalMarketer’s Marketer of the Year AND received the Game Changer award at the 2024 Women of…

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New Frontiers of Health: AI, Psychedelics, the Gut-Brain Axis, and More! | Live from SXSW 43:30

2M ago43:30

43:30

Software, hardware, and biotechnology are playing an increasingly transformative role in our mental health and wellness. On this episode of CRAFTED., recorded live on the “Next” stage at SXSW, we discuss what investors look for in these new companies and how they separate what’s real — and what’s near-term — from what’s hype. On stage with host Dan…

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260: 7 Tech Tips Every Business Owner Needs to Know 23:54

2M ago23:54

23:54

Whether we like it or not, technology is at the very centre of every business. Sales, marketing, customer service, project management—tech touches ALL. In this episode, we’re covering the 7 most asked questions about technology from women business owners just like you. In This Tech-y Special: -> Get the answers on how to choose the right tech stack…

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How BetterUp Leverages AI + Human Coaches to Help People and Companies Flourish | Gabriella Rosen Kellerman (Chief Product and Innovation Officer) 23:49

2M ago23:49

23:49

Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman is the Chief Product and Innovation Officer at BetterUp, a multi-billion dollar startup that helps people and companies level up. Through a combination of human coaching and AI, BetterUp is able to offer the kind of executive coaching that used to be reserved for... executives. On this episode of CRAFTED. we dig into h…

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259: Conquer the Chaos: Clate Mask on Mastering Business Systems and Mindset 39:04

2M ago39:04

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In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, we sit down with Clate Mask, the visionary CEO and co-founder of KEAP, the trailblazing automation software we all know and love. During this episode, Clate reveals his insider advice to eliminate chaos, streamline your business, and cultivate a mindset for growth. Every business owner struggles to organi…

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Making Music With AI – And Doing So Ethically | Diaa El All, Founder & CEO of Soundful 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

Diaa El All is the founder and CEO of Soundful, which enables anyone to create brand new music in just a few seconds with AI. And on this episode of CRAFTED., we are literally making music. We’re also talking about the ethics of using AI to make music. Diaa has been very outspoken about what he sees as the misguided practices of other AI+music comp…

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CuriosiD: Why do the Detroit Lions wear 'Honolulu' blue? 13:45

3M ago13:45

13:45

The Detroit Lions updated their uniforms for the upcoming NFL season, adding black to the Honolulu blue and silver they’ve worn for 90 years. But what is Honolulu blue, anyway? And how did it get its name? In this episode of "CuriosiD," WDET's Pat Batcheller gets to the bottom of the Lion's colorful history.…

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258: The 3 Money Metrics That Give Your Business Financial Stability 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we focus on the theme of Money. Though a vulnerable subject to many, Money is an essential conversation to have as a business owner, and it’s one that can empower and grow your business to new heights. That is… if you know what you’re doing. We break down the mystery behind achieving your profit goals and…

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Asana’s Head of AI on the Profound Ways Work Is Changing | Paige Costello (Head of AI & Co-Head of Product Management at Asana) 31:38

3M ago31:38

31:38

Paige Costello is the the head of AI and co-head of product at Asana and on this episode of CRAFTED. we're exploring what it means to ship products with AI, how AI will change the way work gets done, and how to organize your teams for success in this brave new world. We explore: How the future of work – and communicating about work – is changing Wh…

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257: The Power of Clarity and Focus in Winning in Business and Life with Megan Hyatt-Miller 33:37

3M ago33:37

33:37

In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, I talk to Megan Hyatt-Miller, CEO of Full Focus, about finding success in BOTH business and life. Megan believes that that balance isn’t only possible – but can be achieved through the Full Focus systemised process. That system has seen major results, with over 1,000,000 people using the Full Focus Planne…

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Navigating The Recognition Sutras 53:30

3M ago53:30

53:30

In this episode, join Deepak Chopra and Hareesh Wallis for a thought-provoking conversation that merges science and spirituality. With Hareesh's deep understanding of Sanskrit and Deepak's insatiable curiosity, together they explore the profound nature of consciousness and its relation to our perception of reality. Discover how our thoughts, emotio…

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Practical Uses of Sound: Easy Techniques for Stress Relief and Clarity with Chris Noble 33:02

3M ago33:02

33:02

Join us in this enlightening episode of "More Influence and Impact" as Celia Faye Meisel interviews Chris Noble to delve into the fascinating world of brain waves and the transformative effects of sound and vibration. Explore the various brain wave states—gamma, beta, alpha, theta, delta—and understand their crucial roles in our cognitive functions…

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AI: Unraveling the Human Factors of Artificial Intelligence 48:15

3M ago48:15

48:15

Join us for the S3 premiere of The Human Odyssey: A Human-Centered Podcast! On this episode of The Human Odyssey join Rashod Moten, Human Factors Specialist, and Dr. Jennifer Fogarty, our Director of Applied Health and Performance, as they discuss the various ways in which Artificial Intelligence intersects with Human Factors and Applied Health & H…

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256: The Slow Growth Strategy for Long-Term Extraordinary Success 38:05

3M ago38:05

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In this episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we’re taking a look at how Leanne Haining’s slow growth strategy created extraordinary long-term success within her business, Urban Rituelle. Leanne tells us the story of her business beginnings – and why it is essential to never give up the creativity and inspiration that was your original spark in busin…

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Why Smart Bookkeeping is Your Fast Track to Financial Growth with Carla Titus 30:54

4M ago30:54

30:54

In this enlightening episode of "More Influence and Impact," host Celia Faye Meisel welcomes financial expert Carla Titus, founder of Wealth and Worth Within, to uncover actionable strategies for growing your business and building long-term wealth. With over six years of expertise in financial services, Carla discusses the importance of detailed fi…

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Science Vs Religion 21:55

4M ago21:55

21:55

Discover a fresh look into the creation myths you thought you knew! Dive into a revolutionary exploration of the universe's origin. In this episode, Deepak Chopra challenges both traditional religious and atheist views on the origin of the universe. He proposes a radical new perspective that draws on quantum mechanics and ancient wisdom to suggest …

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Is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality? 6:09

4M ago6:09

6:09

Vernors Ginger Ale is one of America's oldest soft drinks and a favorite hometown beverage in Michigan — born right here in Detroit. Over the years, the soda has gained a local reputation as a cure-all for stomach aches, colds and more. But is the medicinal magic of Vernors a myth or reality? In this episode of "CuriosiD," WDET's Amanda LeClaire an…

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Making Fitness Inclusive: 5 Simple Changes That Matter Most with Brendan Aylward 24:22

4M ago24:22

24:22

In this inspiring episode of More Influence and Impact, host Celia Faye Meisel talks with Brendan Aylward, the forward-thinking founder of an Inclusive Fitness Center and AdaptX. Brendan's journey began with a profound connection to Special Olympics athletes, leading him to revolutionize the sports performance facility landscape by integrating incl…

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How Emotions Drive Our Decisions With Special Guest, Leonard Mlodinow 50:04

4M ago50:04

50:04

Ever feel like your emotions hijack your logic? You're not alone! This episode dives into the surprising science of emotions with guest Leonard Mlodinow, author of Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking. We explore how emotions, far from being separate from reason, actually play a crucial role in guiding our thoughts and decisions. Learn how em…

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The Values Match: Hiring Sales Pros Who Believe in Your Brand with LJ Sarkodee 33:11

4M ago33:11

33:11

Dive into the world of high-impact sales strategies with LJ Sarkodee, the esteemed founder of SalesClosers and Freedom Sales School. Host Celia Faye Meisel sits down with LJ to explore the delicate art of scaling your business revenue through intelligent and ethical sales techniques. LJ underscores the importance of a robust sales funnel and how a …

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255: How to Get Major Publicity for Your Business, with Susie Moore 39:21

4M ago39:21

39:21

In this very special episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we get to see behind the curtain, into the wonderful world of Susie Moore, world-renowned life coach, author, and host of the top-rated Apple podcast Let It Be Easy. Susie shares with us how she gets major publicity (for free!) for her business – and how you can too! In This Episode: -> Hear …

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How We Sabotage Our Relationships 16:27

4M ago16:27

16:27

Are your relationships suffering? Do you ever feel misunderstood or defensive? In this episode, Deepak Chopra explores how our own anxieties and insecurities can negatively impact our connections with others. By understanding the concept of projection, we can learn to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.…

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How to Grow Your Startup. Featuring “Growth Levers and How to Find Them” Author and Startup Advisor Matt Lerner (Founder & CEO, SYSTM) 33:47

4M ago33:47

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“So if you take any great startup and look backwards, you'll see that 90 percent of their growth came from like 10 percent of the stuff that they tried. So how do you find that 10 percent as quickly as possible?” Matt Lerner has advised hundreds of startups on how to grow. Now, the CEO of SYSTM has written a book called Growth Levers and How to Fin…

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254: What's Your Next Money Move? 15:29

4M ago15:29

15:29

Welcome to the HerBusiness Podcast, the go-to destination for women entrepreneurs aiming to cultivate profitable businesses! Today's episode delves into a topic that often evokes discomfort (eek!) but is crucial for business success: our relationship with money. In This Episode: -> A practical exercise to help you understand your money mindset. -> …

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RE-RELEASE (Ep: 1) YouTube for Entrepreneurs: Maximizing Organic Content to Attract, Engage, and Convert Customers with Gulce Onganer 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

On this episode of More Influence and Impact, Celia Faye Meisel delves into the inspiring journey of Gulce Onganer, a former architect who found her calling on YouTube. From the lightbulb moment that led her to start her own channel, to the creation of Video Sales Mastery and her transition into digital marketing, Gulce shares valuable insights on …

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The Illusion Of Matter With Special Guest, Bernardo Kastrup 50:08

4M ago50:08

50:08

Is everything just a figment of our imagination? Join renowned author Deepak Chopra and philosopher Bernardo Kastrup as they delve into the nature of reality, questioning materialism and exploring the power of consciousness. This eye-opening conversation will challenge your assumptions about the universe and leave you pondering the true nature of e…

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RE-RELEASE (Ep: 7) Investing in Your Brand's Visual Appeal for Client Attraction with Jamie Robarge 31:38

4M ago31:38

31:38

In this episode of "More Influence and Impact," host Celia Faye Meisel delves into the world of luxury photography with guest Jamie Robarge. Jamie shares insights into the importance of investing in brand imagery for ideal client attraction, debunking the myth that high-quality photography is an unnecessary expense. Drawing from her years of experi…

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Rethinking The Beginning 19:10

5M ago19:10

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Deepak Chopra explores an alternative explanation for the origin of the universe, the "Consciousness Model." It contrasts the limitations of the Big Bang theory, highlighting unanswered questions about its cause and the nature of things like dark matter and dark energy. The Consciousness Model proposes that the universe began not with a singularity…

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The April Fool’s Gag That Presaged the Future of Product Management | Janna Bastow (Founder & CEO of ProdPad & Founder, Mind The Product) 25:42

5M ago25:42

25:42

On April 1st, 2013, ProdPad promised something revolutionary: “We now take your backlog of ideas, and with highly advanced big data crunching algorithm technology, automagically render a complete and accurate product roadmap. [...] The Auto-Roadmap Tool not only builds itself, but also covers for the hardest part of the Product Manager’s job: Getti…

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Live from SXSW! The Impromptu Rooftop Episode 25:49

5M ago25:49

25:49

Enjoy this bonus, happy hour edition of CRAFTED., recorded live during SXSW. It’s a very unCRAFTED. CRAFTED. Featuring four innovators on a rooftop in Austin talking about what struck them at this year’s SXSW. Kick back and unwind with Christie Nicholson (Founder of the Studio for Communicating Complexity), Kwaku Aning (Director, Center for Innovat…

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253: How to Be a Trailblazer in Your Industry with Amanda Farmer 27:41

5M ago27:41

27:41

In this inspiring episode of the HerBusiness Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Farmer, the trailblazing property lawyer behind Your Strata Property. Amanda shares her journey from running a traditional law practice to creating a dynamic online membership community that simplifies the complexities of apartment living. Discover the innovative strategi…

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RE-RELEASE (Ep: 14) Creating Impactful Brands: Strategies to Align Your Message and Intentions with Ruha Ratnam 33:43

5M ago33:43

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In this episode of "More Influence and Impact," host Celia Faye Meisel sits down with guest Ruha Ratnam, a branding and business strategist extraordinaire. Together, they explore the power of aligning your brand voice and intentionality across all aspects of your business. From emails and sales reps to client acquisition and everything in between, …

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