Actor/comedian Connor Ratliff (The Chris Gethard Show, UCB, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) embarks upon a quest to solve a very stupid mystery that has haunted him for two decades: why Tom Hanks fired him from a small role in the 2001 HBO mini-series, Band Of Brothers.
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Welcome to The Creative Bodega, a podcast about content marketing, Instagram growth, and personal branding designed specifically for female service-based solopreneurs. Here, we believe you can confidently create engaging content, connect authentically with your audience, and convert followers into loyal customers — all without the burnout. Each week, host Em Connors shares actionable tips and expert advice to help YOU grow your business without letting it take over your life. From how to spe ...
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What Editors Want is a new podcast in which I interview a different editor each week from the world of publishing. It’s aimed at readers who want to hear the behind the scenes story of how their favourite books get made, and aspiring authors who want to know how to get published. I’ve spoken to everyone from the biggest names in the industry to independent publishers taking a dynamic and innovative approach to making books. Along the way I’ve met the editors behind Nobel and Booker Prize win ...
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Welcome to Service Animals — where the untamed stories of the service industry finally get to speak. Hosted by Christopher Connors, this is the place where bartenders, servers, baristas, flight attendants, hosts, cooks, and everyone who's ever worn the weary smile of service gets to spill what really goes down behind the scenes. Some stories are wild. Some are beautiful. Some are so raw they’ll make your chest ache — and some will make you spit out your drink. Names are optional. Truth is no ...
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One of my favorite things after a dive is engaging in conversation with other divers. This joy I have found is one of the biggest motivators behind my starting the podcast. I am on a journey to meet other scuba-minded individuals. Hear about the different aspects of this world I love so much. I want to converse with people of all levels. Speak to beginners all the way up to the experts and leaders in their fields, learn, and soak up knowledge from my fellow divers. From the shallow reefs of ...
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The show where were we have fun, provocative conversations about politics, society, entertainment and pop culture. Since we delve into crazy, non-sensical, aspects of people and society; our title is an homage to the other "Silly Rabbit, "Tricks" are for Kids," with a spin on the word "tricks." Sighh...our society is filled with 'em!
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The Utterly Moderate Podcast is the official podcast of Connors Institute for Nonpartisan Research and Civic Engagement at Shippensburg University. The core mission of the Connors Institute is to disseminate high-quality nonpartisan information to the public. Utterly Moderate is hosted by Lawrence Eppard, a researcher, university professor, and director of the Connors Institute. On each episode, Eppard is joined by a guest (or two or three!) who helps listeners understand important topics by ...
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Welcome A-Xii , where generational gaps collide and pop culture shines! Hosted by a Gen Xer and a Millennial, we dive into all things movies, sports, TV shows, and video games. Expect heated debates, hilarious nostalgia, and fresh takes as we bridge the divide between VHS tapes and TikTok trends. Whether you're reliving the classics or discovering the latest hits, this podcast is your go-to for witty banter and deep dives into everything that keeps us entertained. Tune in and join the conver ...
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Doc E the future PhD presents "Into the Lab" sports podcast featuring updated news, trends, and analytics in the NBA and NFL.
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A place to hear talks, teaching and conversations from across the Co-Mission Network throughout the year. Find out more about the Co-Mission planting network at www.co-mission.org
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Welcome to Hawk Talk, the official podcast of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks Alumni, where past and present players, fans, and hockey enthusiasts come together to celebrate the legacy of one of junior hockey’s most storied teams. Hosted by proud alumni Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones, this monthly podcast takes you behind the scenes with exclusive interviews, in-depth conversations, and untold stories from Nitehawks history. Each episode features a special guest—former players, c ...
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Navigating U.S. immigration laws is one of the biggest hurdles for startups entering the U.S. market—and that’s where The Startup Visa® Podcast comes in! Hosted by Tahmina Watson, bestselling author and top immigration lawyer, this podcast is part of The Startup Visa series, which also includes a comprehensive visa guidebook and a policy book for founders and policymakers alike. Whether you're a U.S. startup struggling to hire global talent, an international entrepreneur looking to break int ...
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My Content Trifecta: How I Use My Podcast, Instagram & Email Together to Save Time & Show Up Consistently
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26:17Feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle content on every platform? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m walking you through my exact system—my content trifecta—for turning one podcast episode into a blog post, newsletter, and Instagram carousel without starting from scratch every week. Learn how to streamline your process, rep…
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Service Animals - Ep. 4 - Love on the Spectrum of Insanity
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49:10Send us a textBy Christopherjohnconnors
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Audio Article: Be a Better Divemaster: Apply Human Factors. Written by Mike Mason
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12:58Written by Mike Mason for X-ray Magazine. January 2022 Mike Mason is an experienced military fighter pilot and a passionate diver, having dived as far north as Iceland and as far south as New Zealand. Through his entire flying career, Mike has lived and breathed Human Factors, and as he became more involved with diving teams, instruction, and super…
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I Haven’t Batched My Posts for Over a Year – Here’s Why & What I'm Doing Instead
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28:25Feel guilty for not batching your content a month in advance? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m opening up about why I stopped batching 30 days of content—and how I’ve found a more flexible, aligned system that still keeps me consistent. Learn how your content creation process can evolve with your season of life, why str…
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Audio Article: Trip Report 2025 April 1-7 with Palau Siren. Written by Xiangfei Kong
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8:57Written by Xiangfei Kong. April 2025. Xiangfei Kong is a Technical and Full Cave Diver residing in Austin, Texas. He has trained with multiple agencies, including PADI, UTD, and GUE. In recent years, he has developed a passion for capturing images in the aquatic environment. Article: https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/2025-april-1-7-with-pala…
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Service Animals - Ep. 3 - The Most Profound Thing in the Universe
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Cycle Syncing For Female Entrepreneurs: A Smarter Way to Batch, Create & Show Up Online
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21:58Ever wonder why you feel like a content queen one week, then completely drained and questioning your entire business the next? You’re not broken—you're just not syncing your business with your cycle (yet!). In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down how cycle syncing can completely transform the way you plan, batch, and show up for y…
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Inspiration has a chaotic nature. Never has it been linked to things like routine or consistency; never has it informed you of its itinerary. It shows up in the most unexpected moments. A not-so-pleasant start to a holiday would lead Curtis Connor to have a chance encounter with inspiration. An encounter that would reunite him with an activity from…
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Marriage, Money & Entrepreneurship: A Real Talk with My Husband
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41:16In this episode of The Creative Bodega, we’re getting personal. I invited my very first guest (drumroll, please... it’s my husband, Rob!) to have a candid conversation about what it’s really like to build a business when your spouse is along for the ride—financially, emotionally, and logistically. We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes of how we navig…
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The most difficult journeys bear the most fulfilling rewards. In the beginning, scuba diving was a challenging endeavor for Alex Dimasacat. In his determination to overcome, he has developed a passion and dedication to this sport. This passion has now become a family pastime. The challenges, the rewards, the unforgettable moments he can now share w…
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Feeling Stuck on What to Post? 5 Steps to Defining Your Content Pillars
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28:27Still wondering what to post on Instagram? You might be missing this one crucial step. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down the exact process I use (and teach!) to define your content pillars — aka the foundation that will simplify your content creation and bring consistency, clarity, and connection to your brand. No more guess…
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At a young age, Mirko Bevenja was introduced to the underwater world, a moment he describes as shocking and exciting. This experience would become a driving force to seek opportunities for learning and exploring within the aquatic environment. An opportunity he now shares with all who are willing to take the time to learn. The Triton Technical Divi…
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The Truth About Creating Offers: How to Start Small, Build Proof, and Grow With Confidence
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32:22In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing a real-time peek into my thought process around building offers—and why bigger isn’t always better. If you’ve ever felt pressure to launch a huge course or membership before you’re ready, this episode will help you breathe easier. I’m breaking down why starting small is powerful, how to price your…
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It was a great honor and privilege to have Lee Kian Lee on the podcast. He has been at the forefront of pushing exploration, not just in Malaysia but all over Southeast Asia. From his early days enjoying the sport recreationally to his pursuit of technical diving, he is on a mission to seek the unexplored. A mission where danger is ever-present, bu…
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Instagram Engagement is Down: How to Turn It Around Fast in 2025 (Without Ads)
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20:09Why No One Is Seeing Your Content (And What to Do About It) Feeling like you're posting into the void lately? You're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong. In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down the real reasons your content isn’t getting seen and the exact steps to fix it—without pouring money into ads. From outdate…
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The water-filled passages of Florida are known for the strength of water flow. To enter many of these areas, one must be determined and “climb” their way in, not an easy task. On the other hand, It's amazing how easily and willingly one can be pulled into the world of cave diving. Stretch Altenhein's roots in diving began in the Northeast. Here, he…
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No Stress Guide to Email Marketing for Solopreneurs: Grow & Engage Without Overthinking
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27:15Feeling overwhelmed by email marketing? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down the real reasons solopreneurs avoid starting an email list—and how to finally take action without the tech headache. You’ll learn why email marketing is not as scary as it sounds, how to build a list that actually grows your business,…
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Audio Article: Diluent Dilemma: Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia
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14:29Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia. August 2021 About Marc Crane: Marc started diving in 1991 in the waters off the south coast of England from where he hails. Working as a divemaster during his gap year he has been a full time scuba professional since 1995 (still on his gap year), and has worked and dived in the Red Sea, Mexico, Australia, the…
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Overcoming Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome as a Female Entrepreneur: Why the World Needs Your Business
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27:25Struggling with imposter syndrome? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m diving into why self-doubt holds so many solopreneurs back and how you can finally break free from it. Learn how to reframe negative thoughts, build confidence through action, and start showing up as the expert you already are—even if you don’t feel lik…
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"All for Christ" Part 2 | Kev Murdoch from Men's Morning 2025
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29:49We were blessed to have over 400 men from around the Co-Mission network gather for a morning of worship, prayer, fellowship and teaching from the book of Matthew. We were grateful to all who were involved in serving, teaching, or being part of our excellent panel discussion. Our guest speaker was Kev Murdoch. For a helpful visual on the breakdown o…
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"All for Christ" Part 1 | Kev Murdoch from Men's Morning 2025
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23:52We were blessed to have over 400 men from around the Co-Mission network gather for a morning of worship, prayer, fellowship and teaching from the book of Matthew. We were grateful to all who were involved in serving, teaching, or being part of our excellent panel discussion. Our guest speaker was Kev Murdoch. Kev trained at Oak Hill Theological Col…
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Chris Bloomquist- Founding Partner, Talent Mine
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43:07Send us a text In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20 year veteran to the technology industry, a 2 time startup founder and expanding into the climate and environmental recruiting industries. He has a passion to tell the stories of impactful environmental organizations, leveraging his executive level recruitment expertise to put…
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Most certified divers began their pursuit as an extension of their leisure activities—certified on holiday, certified out of curiosity, certified by their choosing. Don Mirra became certified as part of his military training. What began as a mission-driven task has now evolved into a meditative, blissful, serene experience. From military to recreat…
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Instagram Analytics Made Simple: What To Track and Why It Matters
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21:25Are You Tracking Your Instagram Analytics the Right Way? Obsessing over Instagram analytics? Or maybe you’re avoiding them altogether? In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down a simple, stress-free way to track your Instagram performance—without getting lost in the numbers. Learn which key metrics actually matter, how to repurpose …
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Takeover Episode: Simon Bailey Interviews Bogi Krossteig
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1:03:54As young adults, many of us are faced with choices that will lay the foundation for adulthood. What may seem to be the “right” choice, isn’t always the best choice. A decision was made, and Bogi Krossteig has never looked back. Founding North Atlantic Diving in the Faroe Islands, he has pursued a career in diving that all started with three pieces …
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The largest group of freshwater lakes on earth resides in North America. Here, you can find Richard Tessell on a mission to introduce divers to the unique, amazing, and challenging diving offered throughout this massive body of water. Equally, he is on a mission to further his own education and abilities when it comes to the aquatic environment. Mi…
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Undeterred by world events, Danielle Dillman pursued her goal of becoming a certified diver. Starting as a dive tender at a local aquarium, she was introduced to the possibilities of the underwater world. Currently employed at the Georgia Aquarium, I get a chance to chat with her about some of the controversies surrounding aquarium diving and the i…
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Improving American Sociology (w/Bradley Campbell, Jukka Savolainen, & Jacob Mackey)
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1:12:29This episode of the Utterly Moderate Podcast deals with liberal bias in higher education and what to do about it, with a specific focus on the field of sociology. According to Gallup, a strong majority (68%) of Americans believe that higher education is headed in the wrong direction. Barely more than a third (36%) of Americans express a high level …
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ChatGPT & AI: Exactly How I'm Using it to Boost Creativity & Save Time as a Solopreneur
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20:01AI Won’t Replace You—But It Can Be Your Best Sidekick Feeling overwhelmed by just the thought of using AI? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m diving into how AI—especially ChatGPT—can become your ultimate business sidekick. From brainstorming Instagram post ideas to writing captions, emails, and even blog posts, AI can he…
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Change is good, change is inevitable, change is mandatory. Late last year, Global Underwater Explorers updated and made changes to its standards and protocols. Some new courses were introduced, some older courses tweaked, and some names were changed. I invited GUE Recreational Program Director Gemma Thomas back to the podcast to clear up some confu…
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GUE instructor, PADI Course Director, Musician, Dive magazine editor, Technical Diver, to say that Jesper Kjoller is a man who wears many hats would be an understatement. In this episode, I get a chance to sit down with him and hear his story. A journey that brought him to Dubai, where he resides as the Marketing Manager for the deepest pool in the…
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Steal My Instagram Stories Strategy: Build Relationships, Boost Engagement & Increase Sales
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22:50Struggling to show up on Instagram Stories? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m diving into why Stories are the secret weapon for nurturing your audience, building trust, and increasing sales—without feeling salesy. Learn how to increase story views, create engaging content that resonates, and show up confidently (even if …
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8 Powerful Boundaries Every Solopreneur Needs to Avoid Burnout & Protect Their Energy
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22:43Feeling drained by social media? Struggling to balance your business without burning out? In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing eight game-changing boundaries that have helped me protect my energy, stay present in my life, and build a sustainable business—without feeling like I must be "on" 24/7. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by Ins…
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Streamlining Your Canva & Content Workflow: Organize, Batch, and Create Social Media Posts with Ease
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19:53Struggling to keep your Canva designs organized? Spending way too much time creating content from scratch? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down my best tips for streamlining your Canva workflow so you can design faster, stay on-brand, and free up hours in your week. Learn how to create an efficient folder syst…
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5 Common Instagram Posting Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Engagement (& How to Fix Them)
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25:18Struggling to get engagement on Instagram? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m breaking down the five biggest Instagram mistakes solopreneurs make—and how to easily fix them. If you're tired of posting consistently with little results, this episode is for you. Learn how to optimize your bio, improve your captions, diversif…
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How I Built a Six-Figure Business with Instagram & Canva (Without Burning Out!)
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18:29Struggling to create content consistently? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing my journey from gym owner to content marketing expert and how I built a six-figure business using Instagram and Canva—without burning out. Learn how I found time to grow my business while juggling motherhood, the three key strategies tha…
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Planting | Kids and Youth Ministry with Em Edwards and Lizzie Holmes
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31:10We're expanding our podcast conversation to include more aspects and people involved in; church planting. In this episode, we've got a guest host to go along with our guest! Lizzie Holmes from Hope Church Sutton interviewed by Em Edwards from St. Peter's Fulham. They talk about the privaledge, encouragements, and challenges of kids and youth minist…
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Episode #003: Behind Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 w/ Tobi Stolz-Zwilling
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1:02:10Join us for an in-depth conversation with Tobi Stolz-Zwilling from Warhorse Studios as we uncover the journey behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the highly anticipated sequel that masterfully blends historical accuracy with immersive storytelling. In this episode, Tobi shares insights into the creative process, the vital role of community feedback…
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Remote explorations come with challenges that many would not dare to pursue. Logistics, planning, and mental preparation needed for such a task are not for those who do not welcome adversity. In this episode, I sit down with renowned explorer and GUE instructor Max Fahr. It was great to sit down with Max to hear his thoughts about the importance of…
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Always breathe; never hold your breath, the most important rule in scuba diving. The equipment allowing us to follow this rule is often neglected when it comes to proper care and maintenance. Chatting with Sam Johnson, a full-time repair tech on the island of Hawaii, I get a chance to hear his perspective and insight when it comes to this side of t…
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Hi there! I’m Em Connors, and welcome to The Creative Bodega—the podcast for female service-based solopreneurs who want to grow their business without burning out. Let’s be honest for a minute: creating content, growing your Instagram account, and building a personal brand can feel superrr overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to take over your life. E…
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Collectible cards have seen a resurgence over the last few years, but what does it really take to navigate the world of card breaking? In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Connor Schissler, a professional card breaker with We The Hobby, who shared his journey into this thrilling and rapidly changing industry. From the highs…
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I first met Farzad Atefi, better known as Faz, while cave diving in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within the first few minutes of meeting, it was very apparent the love he has for this sport. A friendship was formed as we navigated our way through overhead environments, followed by engaging conversations while enjoying beverages. It was great to have …
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Hawk Talk Episode #20: Cam Keith’s Hockey Journey- From Junior B to BCHL Coach of the year:
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38:03In this milestone 20th episode of Hawk Talk, hosts and former Nitehawks players Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones welcome Cam Keith, former Nitehawk and BCHL Coach of the Year. Cam shares his incredible journey from playing Junior B in Beaver Valley to coaching at the highest levels of junior hockey. They talk about his early days in N…
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