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May 6, 2025

From Darkness to Light: Laura Bratton's Journey of Grit and Gratitude

Send us a text What happens when life suddenly changes course and everything you know disappears? Laura Bratton's world transformed between second and third grade when a routine eye appointment revealed she would lose her sight due to a degenerative eye disease. While the full impact didn't hit imm…

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May 4, 2025

From Broadway to Fairvu: How Sasha mereu Is Revolutionizing Music Ind…

Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when theatrical magic collides with punk rock energy? Sasha Mereu embodies this fascinating intersection as the self-styled "punk rock Willy Wonka" - and he's on a mission to transform ...

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May 1, 2025

Blind Comedy: Breaking Barriers Through Laughter

Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the world without sight? Meet Jean Marckley, a 79-year-old blind comedian who's turning stereotypes upside down one punchline at a time. "What's it like to be blind?" pe...

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April 29, 2025

Musical Chameleon: Pam Ross on Creating Outside the Box

Send us a text What happens when you blend country, rock, Americana, folk, blues, and pop into one distinctive sound? You get what fans call "Pam Music" – the signature style of singer-songwriter Pam Ross. On this episode of ...

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April 27, 2025

Building a Remote Workforce: How VPM Solutions Is Revolutionizing Pro…

Send us a text Pete Neubig takes us on a captivating journey through his remarkable career transformation, from IT professional to property management entrepreneur and back to tech innovator. After 25 years in information tec...

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April 24, 2025

Breaking Through Grief's Timeline Myth with Ligia Houben

Send us a text Grief doesn't follow a timeline. This powerful truth anchors our profound conversation with grief expert, author, and life transition coach Ligia Houben, who brings both professional expertise and personal expe...

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April 22, 2025

The Power of Boring: James Walters on Creativity, Photography, and Fi…

Send us a text What happens when you've checked all the boxes of success but still feel something's missing? James Walters, photographer, author, and host of "A Joyful Rebellion" podcast, joins us to explore the transformativ...

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April 20, 2025

The Spiritual Journey of Eddy Mann: From Secular Musician to Soul Son…

Send us a text From painfully shy child to prolific songwriter with over twenty albums, Eddy Mann's musical journey defies easy categorization. Growing up in Philadelphia with a bebop pianist father and a mother who valued cu...

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April 17, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Amber Afzali's Journey to "Rule Breakers"

Send us a text What happens when cultural identity, activism, and groundbreaking storytelling converge? Amber Afzali brings this powerful intersection to life as she joins us to discuss her starring role in "Rule Breakers," t...

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April 15, 2025

From Self-Doubt to Stage Success: An Agent's Psychological Insights

Send us a text Albert Bramante brings a rare combination of talents to his work as a talent agent - over two decades of industry experience plus advanced credentials in psychology, hypnosis, and NLP. This unique perspective h...

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April 13, 2025

The Dojo of Life: Jene Burk's Path to Mentorship Through Martial Arts

Send us a text What happens when martial arts philosophy meets business leadership and personal development? Jene Burk knows firsthand. Originally planning to become a psychologist, Jene's life took an unexpected turn that la...

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April 10, 2025

The Subconscious Revolution: How Dr. Alain Salas Transforms Limiting …

Send us a text What if you could access the 90-95% of your mind power that remains dormant? Dr. Alain Salas takes us on a remarkable journey from his days as a sun-chasing boat rental operator in the South of France to becomi...

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April 8, 2025

Storytelling As Freedom: A Novelist's Evolution

Send us a text Stories have power—especially when they challenge expectations and break barriers. This is exactly what novelist Nkrumah Mensah demonstrates through her fantasy series that starts with "Anne of Survivor," featu...

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April 6, 2025

Cooking Beyond Sight: Debra Erickson's Blind Kitchen Revolution

Send us a text The kitchen transforms from a place of anxiety to a hub of independence in this revealing conversation with Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 28, Debra shares ...

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April 3, 2025

From Houston to Qatar: Joe Toler's Journey in International Education

Send us a text Joe Toler takes us on a fascinating journey through his career as an athletic director across six countries in 12 years, culminating in his current role at the International School of London in Qatar. What bega...

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April 1, 2025

Disability Is Not a Bad Word: Jenna Udenberg on Advocacy and Accessib…

Send us a text Disability advocacy transcends ramps and automatic doors—it's about creating a world where everyone belongs in every aspect of community life. Jenna Udenberg joins us to share her powerful journey from diagnosi...

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March 30, 2025

DEI Without Backlash: Making Money Through Inclusion

Send us a text What if improving company profits and creating a more diverse workforce weren't competing goals but complementary ones? Paolo Gaudiano, founder of DEI tech company Aleria, flips conventional wisdom on its head ...

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March 27, 2025

Transforming Lives Through Anonymous Drama: Breaking Down the Inner C…

Send us a text When Mark MacNicol stepped into a maximum security prison in 2016 to lead a theatre project with inmates serving life sentences, he couldn't have predicted how profoundly it would change his career trajectory. ...

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March 25, 2025

Taking Down "The Gentlemen of Cali": Inside the Hunt for Colombia's D…

Send us a text Chris Feistl takes us behind the scenes of one of the most dangerous DEA operations in history - the hunt for the Cali Cartel in Colombia during the 1990s. As a 26-year DEA veteran who stood on the frontlines a...

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March 23, 2025

Breaking Free: Healing From Toxic Relationships

Send us a text What does it really take to break free from toxic relationship patterns and transform your pain into purpose? Aneta Waclaw's journey offers a roadmap for anyone stuck in cycles of unhealthy connections. From th...

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March 20, 2025

Healing Through Self-Discovery: Unveiling Your True Potential

Send us a text Kerie Logan, an acclaimed therapist and empowerment strategist with over 20 years of experience, dives deep into the transformative power of breaking free from limiting stories. Known as "the pinhole of light,"...

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March 18, 2025

The Art of Self-Kindness: Finding Your Inner Power with Cesar Cardona

Send us a text Cesar Cardona's life reads like a hero's journey – from a childhood divided between warring parents to gang violence, substance abuse, and ultimately transformation into a powerful voice for healing and unity. ...

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March 16, 2025

Finding Paradise at the Panama Canal: One Woman's Leap into a New Life

Send us a text After losing her husband in her 30s, Melissa Darnay found herself seeking adventure and a fresh start. With just five words of Spanish and an adventurous spirit, she packed up her life in Dallas, loaded her fur...

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March 13, 2025

The Fit Artist Sculpting Health for Creators and Entertainers

Send us a text What happens when music meets muscle? Meet Trea, the "fit artist" whose mission bridges the gap between creative expression and physical wellbeing. Growing up in a small Mississippi Delta town where church choi...

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