Best Wangari Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 132 Kandake Amanishakheto: Queen & Ruler of the Kingdom of Kush 2:31

1h ago2:31

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Kandake Amanishakheto. She is remembered as a great queen of Kush and is known as a great warrior and pyramid builder; particularly at the Wad ban Naqa site that served as the seat of the Kushite/Nubian Kingdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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Love Without Limits: Andrea Enright Explores Polyamory And Personal Growth 40:58

3d ago40:58

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Curious about polyamory? In this podcast episode, Andrea Enright, a brand messaging expert and transition coach, takes us on her journey from a traditional Midwest upbringing to a life of entrepreneurial success and unique relationship dynamics. Andrea's transformative experiences began when she and her husband joined the Peace Corps at age 30, whi…

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Next stop The Kingdom of Eswatini with Njabulo N. 33:38

2h ago33:38

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Journey to the smallest country in Southern Africa to find out more about the people and poetry of Eswatini (Formally known as Swaziland). In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet writer and poet Njabulo N, Njabulo Tumelo Nkambule, who shares his story and some of his early love poems. Poems this episode include: Dear Fatima; The …

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Ep. 131 Meryneith (Meryre): High Priest of the Aten in Akhetaten 1:15

4h ago1:15

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Meryneith, an Egyptian High Priest during the reign of Pharaohs Akhenaten and Tutankhamun. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Harnessing Empathy for Better Decision-Making with Dr. Stephanie Grunewald 34:14

7d ago34:14

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Can empathy be your superpower in making better decisions? According to Dr. Stephanie Grunewald, the answer is definitely, “Yes!” In this podcast episode Dr. Stephanie shares her personal journey from traditional therapist to mastermind and retreat leader and founder of Ancorio. Inspired by her own transformative experiences during a challenging pe…

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Ep. 130 Queen Meryt Neith: Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh? 1:08

13h ago1:08

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Meryt Neith. She’s believed to be the earliest recorded female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Divorcing Your Clutter: Gayle Gruenberg's Unique Guide To Letting Go 32:58

3d ago32:58

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Ever felt overwhelmed by clutter and chaos? Or maybe your spouse loves to be surrounded by “stuff” and you don’t - and it’s causing big problems in your marriage. Gayle Gruenberg is a Certified Professional Organizer who helps people create systems to simplify their lives. In this fascinating interview, Gayle shares insights from her 21-year career…

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Queen Camilla and the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast 54:03

7d ago54:03

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Marking the birthday of HM Queen Camilla on 17 July, Gyles Brandreth and Aphra Brandreth MP introduce a special episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, reprising our first ever episode recorded with Queen Camilla and the actress Dame Joanna Lumley at Clarence House in London and talking about the Commonwealth, the Royal Commonwealth Society and…

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Ep. 129 Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV): 18th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh 3:26

14d ago3:26

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Akhenaten, the 14th-century pharaoh who brought change to the ancient Egyptian kingdom, including changing his name, the country’s religion and its capital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Struggling with Step-Parenting? Maria Natapov's Advice Might Surprise You 40:23

10d ago40:23

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What do you do when getting married means you’ll instantly become BOTH a spouse and a step-parent? How do you blend families smoothly, and eliminate the struggle that can blow a newly blended family apart? In this podcast episode, experienced step-parenting coach Maria Natapov shares invaluable insights into the world of blended families. As a step…

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Ep. 128 Empress Taytu Beytul: 1896 Battle of Adwa 3:37

15d ago3:37

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Empress Taytu Beytul who prevented Ethiopia from being colonized, and founded its capital city Addis Ababa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Protect Your Assets And Safeguard Your Wealth With Lindsey Paige Markus 39:36

17d ago39:36

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The two things everyone will face one day are death and taxes. Estate planning attorney Lindsey Paige Markus helps her clients plan for what will happen at their death and protect as much of their wealth from unnecessary taxes as possible. As a trusted advisor and bestselling author, Lindsey demystifies the world of trusts, asset protection, and ta…

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Next stop Vanuatu with Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen 41:20

21d ago41:20

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen. A poet who grew up in Vanuatu, recalling her memories as a young girl living on the island of Tanna. A poet, storyteller, and editor, Rebecca co-edited Vanuatu’s first women’s anthology, Sista, Stanap Strong! She is committed to growing literature in Oceania. Poems…

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Ep. 127 Imhotep: Chief Lector Priest to Pharaoh Djoser? 4:28

22d ago4:28

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Imhotep who is credited with designing the first step pyramid in Egypt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Philip LaGiglia: The New Mortgage That Makes Home Buying Easy 35:26

28d ago35:26

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With today’s interest rates and the low inventory of available housing, buying a new home isn’t nearly as “do-able” today as it was a few years ago. Homes are being sold before they’re technically even on the market. Bidding wars are common. Couples now find themselves facing hard decisions about how they’ll both be able to find housing post-divorc…

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Ep. 126 Ayaba Moremi Ajasoro of Ile-Ife 2:41

29d ago2:41

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Nzinga Mbandi, who became queen of Ndongo in 1624. She is known for her diplomatic and military strategies in defending her kingdoms against the Portuguese, transforming them into successful commercial states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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The Resilience Recipe: Wangari Kamau's Secrets For Bouncing Back 37:35

1M ago37:35

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Wangari Kamau, the founder of Soma Global Consulting, is no stranger to life's challenges. From standing up against unequal pay to enduring a complicated international divorce after a nearly 30-year marriage, she has weathered many storms. Yet through it all, she found the resilience to not just survive, but thrive. Her journey led her to develop p…

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Returning to Zambia 44:07

1M ago44:07

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra meet Vanessa Chisakula, a multifaceted artist who uses her work to challenge the status quo. Vanessa shares her story, growing up in a busy creative family her life changed when she became a mother. Inspired by spoken word poets, she started writing her own poetry. She is the 2023 Africa’s podcasts and v…

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Ep. 125 Pharaoh Menes (Narmer): The Unification of Upper & Lower Egypt 4:28

1M ago4:28

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Pharaoh Menes who is credited with uniting Upper & Lower Egypt in the First Dynasty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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Embracing Your Inner Compass: The Power of Intuitive Decision-Making with Fran Gallaher 48:17

2M ago48:17

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Have you ever experienced a moment when your gut feeling guided you to make a decision that logic couldn't explain? Sit tight as I, Karen Covey, joined by Fran Gallaher, an intuitive leadership coach, explore the misunderstood yet fascinating world of intuition in decision-making. We unravel the intricate relationship between intuition, emotions, a…

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Ep. 124 Queen Amina of Zazzau: Who Was She? 2:25

1M ago2:25

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life Queen Amina. She was a warrior and ruler of Zazzau, a Hausa city-state which dominated the trans-Saharan trade after the collapse of the Songhai empire in what is now Northern Nigeria. She led an army of 20,000 soldiers, conquering towns to the north and south in the Nu…

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Katy Mickelson: Can Pre and Post Nups Make Stronger Marriages? 39:41

2M ago39:41

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Pre-Nups and Post-Nups are generally regarded as being manipulative and unromantic. But what if you could use prenups and postnups to make your marriage stronger? In this podcast episode, family law attorney Katy Mickelson pulls back the curtain on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She explains what they can and cannot cover, what they require…

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Next Stop Togo with Dr Patron Henekou 45:00

2M ago45:00

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In this fortnight’s episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth’s journey around the Commonwealth takes them to Togo, a West African country with a 32 mile coastline along the Gulf of Guinea. Togo is one of the newest members of the Commonwealth having joined in 2022. Speaking with award winning poet and playwright Dr Patron Henekou they discover more about …

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Ep. 123 Oranyan: First Oba of the Oyo Empire, Second Prince of Ile-Ife 6:19

2M ago6:19

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Oranyan, the second prince of Ile-Ife, who made Oyo his new kingdom. According to Yoruba history, Oranyan founded Oyo around the year 1300 and one of his children, Eweka I, went on to become the first king of the Benin Empire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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How to Use EFT to Unlock Your Subconscious Blocks with Theresa Lear Levine 46:22

2M ago46:22

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Have you ever felt locked in a cycle of stress that you just can't seem to break free from? In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine shares a technique that could be your key to emotional liberation. As an EFT master practitioner and hypnotherapist, Theresa brings to light the transformative potential of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - a method th…

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Ep. 122 Queen Nzinga Mbandi: Ruler of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms 3:04

2M ago3:04

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Nzinga Mbandi, who became queen of Ndongo in 1624. She is known for her diplomatic and military strategies in defending her kingdoms against the Portuguese, transforming them into successful commercial states. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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How to Find the Right Divorce Attorney: Ian Steinberg The Anti-Shark 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Think divorce lawyers intentionally stir the pot and create conflict to line their own pockets? Ian Steinberg is different. As a top New York family law attorney Ian is on a mission to help people through one of life's most challenging transitions. Unlike some other divorce lawyers, Ian advocates for a team approach where divorce lawyers, divorce c…

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‘Poetry is the language of the heart’ – Discovering Tanzania with Neema Komba 46:41

3M ago46:41

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In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Tanzanian poet Neema Komba. Neema shares her poetry journey, from a terrible event that took place as a teenage girl in a hospital, to the point that she discovered poetry as a way to express herself, to becoming the co-founder of La Poetista, a platform for poets and other performing artists to showca…

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Ep. 121 Shaka Zulu: King of Ancient Zulu Empire 3:49

2M ago3:49

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Shaka Zulu. Before the ascendancy of King Shaka, Zulu referred to only one clan that recognized "Zulu" as its founding ancestor. After Shaka's mission of conquest and consolidation, the Zulu Empire’s population reached an estimated 250,000 and his state emerged as th…

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My name in the book of Life. 16:07

3M ago16:07

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Hey, have you ever wondered if you will make it to heaven.What does God say about it.Should it be a priority ama ?Let's read the word together.

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Practical Wisdom For Navigating Change With Jenny Stevens 44:45

3M ago44:45

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How do you stay standing when life throws its toughest punches? Divorce coach and therapist Jenny Stevens has been through it all ... and mostly all at once! In this powerful episode, Jenny recounts how she survived divorce, cancer, the death of her mother, and then the death of her ex-husband, all within a few years. Jenny's life experiences spark…

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Ep. 120 Axumite Queen Makeda: The Queen of Sheba 2:12

2M ago2:12

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Makeda, Queen of Sheba who ruled the Axumite kingdom for more than 50 years. She traveled to Jerusalem to witness the fabled wisdom of King Solomon and bore him a son named Menelik, the first Imperial ruler of Ethiopia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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Chelsea Gajewski: How To Keep Anxiety From Derailing Divorce 35:54

3M ago35:54

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Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often strain a marriage to the breaking point. Yet divorcing someone who struggles with mental health issues is fraught with its own challenges. Family law attorney Chelsea Gajewski works at the intersection of family law and mental health. In this podcast episode, Chelsea explains how differe…

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What to do when tempted by the Devil!!! 35:11

3M ago35:11

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Let's learn from the best teacher and also mentor Jesus Christ.What did he do when he was tempted by the devil.Coz that is exactly what we need to do.Welcome to the episode.Share with friends.

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Next stop Kenya with poet and author Njeri Wangari 51:26

3M ago51:26

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In this fortnight’s episode, join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they discover more about Kenya and its poetry. We hear from Njeri Wangari, a Kenyan poet and author, who is living in Nairobi, and has performed her poetry globally. She is one of the key contributors to a recently published poetry anthology called Across Borders – An anthology of new p…

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Ep. 119 Mansa Musa: 9th Ruler of Mali 3:14

3M ago3:14

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Mansa Musa, the ninth ruler of the Mali Empire and considered the richest man to have ever lived. During his reign, the empire of Mali doubled in size, making it second in size only to that of the Mongol Empire at the time, and trade tripled. --- Support this podcast…

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Story Time (Our sheep destroyed all my mum's vegetables 😭😭) 11:47

3M ago11:47

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It's story time, a first one for the podcast, I'll try many more by God's grace.As I tell the story, my mum finds out that she is the one who left the farm gate open, at least am not in trouble.Now listening in for a greater lesson.Thanks for tuning in

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Harnessing Intuition for Better Decision-Making with Veronica Drake 42:37

3M ago42:37

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Have you ever felt a gentle whisper in your soul, urging you to take a leap of faith that doesn’t seem logical in the moment? Veronica Drake, an intuitive coach, helps midlife female entrepreneurs reconnect with their inner voice so that they can make better decisions and find creative solutions to their business and personal problems. In this podc…

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Ep. 118 Kandake Amani: Leading the Kushites Against the Romans 3:01

3M ago3:01

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Amani. She’s remembered as having led her Kingdom’s army to fight back the Romans from 25 to 22 BC, halting their expansion into Kush. She captured three major Roman cities and brought back the bronze head of Augustus Caesar. --- Support this podcast: https://p…

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Dr. Mort Orman Reveals How to Never Be Angry Again 51:53

3M ago51:53

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Are anger issues hijacking your relationships? If you find that you (or your spouse!) constantly get angry over the smallest things, chances are that anger is an unwanted partner in your marriage. While most therapists talk about helping you “manage” your anger, Dr. Mort Orman has developed a system that helps you eliminate your anger completely: N…

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Next stop Botswana with Barolong Seboni 33:02

4M ago33:02

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In this fortnight’s episode, join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they find out more about Botswana and its rich poetic traditions. Speaking to Barolong Seboni, a distinguished retired academic and poet. Barolong shares his fun and insightful translations of Botswanan proverbs, offering a window into the culture and poetry of the country. Poems this e…

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Ep. 117 Leo Africanus: Andalusian Explorer & Geographer 3:51

3M ago3:51

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Leo Africanus. Born Al Hassan Ibn Muhammad Al Wazzan, he is best known for hisb book, Cosmographia et geographia de affrica (Cosmography and geography of Africa). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Divorcing with Dollars and Sense: Getting Financial Clarity with My Divorce Solution 42:11

4M ago42:11

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Understanding and navigating the financial end of divorce is one of the biggest challenges many divorcing people face. That’s especially true for those who DIDN’T handle the family finances during their marriage. Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan know firsthand the financial chaos divorce can cause. That’s why they created “My Divorce Solution,”…

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Ep. 116 Hatshepsut: Foremost of Noblewomen 2:23

3M ago2:23

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Hatshepsut. Assuming the title King of Upper and Lower Egypt, she reigned Egypt as pharoahfrom 1478-1458 BCE, longer than any other woman of Egyptian dynasty. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support…

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Locked in Battle with Your Ex? Karen Knab's Secrets to Winning at Conflict 39:56

4M ago39:56

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Karen Knab is not your average executive coach - she's a master at transforming conflict into constructive dialogue. Whether navigating the choppy waters of family drama or the boardroom's fierce currents, Karen's expertise helps you take back control and resolve your arguments with your ex, your kids, or your boss, more amicably. Karen has cracked…

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Next Stop Zambia with Dambisa Moyo 44:41

4M ago44:41

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In this fortnight’s episode, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth meet Baroness Dambisa Moyo who shares her story growing up in Zambia. Dambisa is an economist and author who has written books, including four New York Times Bestsellers. Dambisa was named in the list of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Poems this episode include: Tiyen…

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Ep. 115 Muḥammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi: Scientific Pioneer of the Islamic Golden Age 3:10

4M ago3:10

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Muḥammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi. His book, Hisab al-jabr w’al-muqabala or The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing, is generally considered to be the first written on the subject of algebra. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Andrea Vacca on How to Use Collaborative Divorce to Reduce Drama 46:35

4M ago46:35

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Divorce doesn't have to be a battleground. Attorney Andrea Vacca has cracked the code on keeping families out of court and preserving their well-being throughout the divorce process. As a trailblazer in Collaborative Divorce and other alternative dispute resolution processes, Andrea’s approach is redefining what's possible when a marriage ends. The…

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Ep. 114 Queen Boudica: Celtic Queen of Iron Age Roman Britain 1:27

4M ago1:27

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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Queen Boudica, a Celtic queen of the Iceni tribe in England who led a rebellion against Roman occupation around 60 A.D. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support

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A Father's Love: Erik Feig on Navigating Divorce in Neurodiverse Families 33:08

4M ago33:08

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Erik Feig is an attorney, a mediator, and the father of three neurodivergent children. Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic with his own complex family inspired him to leave the practice of law and create a mediation practice focused on helping other families with neurodiverse children navigate conflict more effectively. In this podcast episode…

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