Best Lucy on the Ground Podcasts (2025)

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26: The Power of Intuition: How Highly Sensitive People Can Make Confident Choices 13:21

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Have you ever had a quiet nudge, a gut feeling, or an inner knowing you couldn’t explain? As highly sensitive people (HSPs), our intuition often speaks to us in subtle ways—but years of overthinking, self-doubt, and second-guessing can make it hard to trust ourselves. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How intuition speaks to highly sensitive people ✨ …

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Scaling EM From the Ground Up: Why Underserved Markets Hold the Biggest Upside (#096) 1:57:17

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In this second compilation focused on emerging markets, we revisit conversations featuring three investors who are channeling substantial capital into regions where others hesitate to go – and they’re doing it with discipline, innovation, and deep local insight. Each of these guests brings a different strategy and perspective, but all are working t…

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Wins and Challenges in Growing a Managed Services Practice (MSP) 42:45

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#13. Ole Gjerde, CEO of TruNorth Dynamics, Ole built a custom software business, before running a managed services business, before running a business applications business so he’s seen run the full gamut of business models. Ole shared lessons from years of building, merging, and separating MSPs, and why focus and clear division of teams are crucia…

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25: Finding the Sacred in the Mundane: How to Stay Connected to Love in a Hurting World 16:04

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When the world feels heavy, it’s easy to lose yourself in fear, anger, and exhaustion—especially as a highly sensitive person. Between political turmoil, humanitarian crises, and personal responsibilities, many of us are carrying a quiet, background dread that can slowly erode our sense of peace. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive and Strong P…

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Stop #15: The Safety Net Your Client Onboarding is Missing with Sarah Still 1:04:13

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Welcome back to Mapped Out! Lauren and Aurrie are diving into the unsexy but absolutely critical world of client onboarding. If you've ever wondered why some businesses are sales machines but can't figure out their churn rate, this episode breaks down exactly how to nail the handoff from "yes" to delivery—and why this phase is actually your most im…

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Emerging Markets: 3 Women Investing for Growth, Impact & Returns (#095) 1:38:33

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The mainstream investment community has long viewed emerging and frontier markets as high-risk regions fraught with numerous challenges. However, with growing populations and expanding digital access, these regions are poised to become the economic powerhouses of the future. In this compilation episode, we revisit 3 past conversations from Eliza Fo…

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24: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting Yourself: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People 16:28

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Do you find yourself stuck in loops of overthinking, second-guessing every decision, and fearing you’ll make the wrong choice? For highly sensitive people, overthinking isn’t just a mindset—it’s often a nervous system response that erodes self-trust. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we’ll explore why highly sensitive people…

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Turning Brown into Green: How Apeiron Transformed 500K M² of Real Estate into Sustainable Assets (#094) 1:26:51

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My guest today is Vojkan Brankovic, founder of Apeiron, a principal investment firm that is shaping the future of sustainable real estate investment. Founded in 2013, Apeiron has established itself as a leader in high-impact real asset opportunities, specializing in logistics real estate across Europe. With over 30 years of investment management ex…

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Stop #14: Thinking Bigger Than Mugs & Pens: A Merch Strategy that Turns Swag Into Sales w/ Amanda Hofman 48:45

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This week Lauren and Aurrie dive deep into the world of branded merchandise strategy with guest expert Amanda Hoffman from Go to Market Studio. This episode breaks down why traditional merch tactics are failing and how to create a strategic approach that actually builds your brand instead of ending up in landfills. --> Visit mappedoutpod.com/newsle…

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23: Binge Eating & Sensitivity: Healing Food Struggles as a Highly Sensitive Person with Lucy Newport 42:31

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If you’ve ever used food to numb emotions, soothe overstimulation, or escape anxiety—you are not alone. In this powerful interview, I sit down with binge eating recovery coach Lucy Newport to explore the unique challenges highly sensitive people face around food, self-worth, and emotional overwhelm. Lucy shares her personal 14-year struggle with bi…

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Good Strategy/Bad Strategy: Forming Superware's Strategic Plan 10:58

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#12. We just wrapped up our latest round of strategic planning at Superware—and it was a game-changer using the approach outlined in Richard Rumelt’s Good Strategy, Bad Strategy. Here’s what stood out from our process and why it made such a difference for us. After landing a major consulting win, we still hadn’t cracked product market fit for our i…

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In Case You Missed It: Must-Hear Impact Highlights From May 2025 (#093) 2:03:38

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In May, I spoke with four leaders who are reshaping what finance can do – and who it can serve. In this compilation episode, I’ve pulled together the most powerful ideas, turning points, and takeaways from those conversations. If something resonates, you can dive deeper – the links to each full episode are below. Here's the list of featured guests:…

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22: Nervous System Reset for Burnout & Overstimulation: A Calming Practice for Highly Sensitive People 11:39

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Feeling depleted, overstimulated, or just plain drained? This week’s episode of Highly Sensitive & Strong offers a short, calming nervous system reset to help you recover from sensory overload, burnout, and emotional exhaustion—especially designed for highly sensitive people (HSPs). This gentle guided practice includes grounding breathwork, a sooth…

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Building a Legacy That Performs: 5-Steps to Creating Values-Aligned Impact Portfolios | Mark Hays (#092) 1:55:13

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Today’s guest is Mark Hays, Director of Sustainable & Impact Investing at Glenmede — a firm managing $48 billion with a client-to-employee ratio that keeps conversations personal and strategy focused. Mark’s journey into finance started early — running a lemonade stand to save up for a Sega Genesis and learning about markets through a third-grade s…

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21: Where Did All My Energy Go? Hidden Energy Leaks for Highly Sensitive People 15:25

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Ever find yourself completely drained by the end of the day—even if nothing major happened? If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), your energy might be leaking in ways you don’t even realize. In this episode we explore the subtle but powerful energy drains that impact HSPs every day—from emotional caregiving and boundary fatigue to overthinking…

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Built from Scratch: How ABC Impact Became Asia’s Largest Impact Fund | Sugandhi Matta (#091) 1:32:19

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My guest today is Sugandhi Matta, Chief Impact Officer at ABC Impact – the largest Pan-Asian impact-dedicated private equity fund, with nearly $900 million in AUM. Sugandhi began her career focused on growth and returns — first at Temasek, and later at Actis. But after a breast cancer diagnosis in her early thirties, she returned to work with a new…

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Stop #13: Why You’re Not Showing Up in AI Search (And How to Fix It) w/ Meg Clarke 45:48

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Welcome back to MAPPED OUT™! Lauren and Aurrie tackle the AI revolution that's completely reshaping SEO and search behavior. Joined by SEO expert Meg Clarke from Clapping Dog Media, this episode breaks down why traditional SEO tactics are failing and how to position your brand for the new era of AI-powered search. --> Visit mappedoutpod.com/newslet…

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Forging a Modern Microsoft Alliance with Lucy Bourne 38:28

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#11. Lucy Bourne is the cofounder and director of Oaka Studio in the UK. Oaka Studio, which just celebrated its second birthday, helps Microsoft partners level up their Microsoft alliance in their marketing, sales, their Microsoft alliance and in the operation of their Microsoft practice. Lucy is a former partner development manager from Microsoft,…

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20 Embodiment for Highly Sensitive People: Somatic Healing, Chakras & Coming Home to Your Body with Dr. Katie T. Larson 49:20

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Feeling disconnected from your body as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? In this soulful conversation, Dr. Katie T. Larson—hypnotherapist, growth coach, and somatic practitioner—joins Daphnie to explore what embodiment really means for sensitive souls. You’ll learn how energy work, chakra balance, and simple somatic practices can help HSPs return to…

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Empowering Young Professionals: Living a Good Life 39:15

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On this episode of Living a Good Life, host Brad Fain sits down with Makayla Chadwick, president of the Prescott Area Young Professionals (PAYP). They discuss building community, leadership, and the challenges young professionals face in Prescott. From childcare issues to civic engagement, Chadwick offers insight into shaping a brighter future. Fol…

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Too Big for Microfinance, Too Risky for VC: Bridging the "Missing Middle" Capital Gap in Latin America | Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter (#090) 1:54:03

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My guest today is Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter, Co-Founder of IMPAQTO and General Partner at IMPAQTO Capital. Michelle is a human rights lawyer by training, a fund builder by calling, and one of the most compelling system-reimaginers I’ve ever had on the show. Michelle’s journey has taken her from a small apartment in Quito to the halls of Oxford and…

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Stop #12: How to Make Money with Your Email List w/ Gabriella Rezex 59:00

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GET ON OUR FLIGHT DECK EMAIL LIST: https://mappedoutpod.com/newsletter Welcome back to MAPPED OUT! Lauren and Aurrie dive deep into email marketing that actually moves the needle in the middle of the funnel. Joined by email marketing strategist Gabriella Rezex, this episode breaks down why most brands are doing email wrong and how to fix it with th…

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19 Come Home to Your Body: A Grounding Practice for Overstimulation & Sensory Overload 11:57

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Feeling overstimulated or like your nervous system is on edge? This gentle, nervous system-friendly grounding practice is designed especially for highly sensitive people. In just a few minutes, you’ll reconnect with your body, calm sensory overwhelm, and restore a sense of inner steadiness. I’ll guide you through mindful breathing, orienting cues, …

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In Case You Missed It: Must-Hear Impact Highlights From April 2025 (#089) 1:56:47

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This spring, I had the chance to talk with four incredible guests, each with a different take on what it really means to put money to work and invest in line with your values. Across late March and April, we explored climate-smart timber, social finance powered by dormant bank accounts, fully impact-focused wealth advising, and how catalytic capita…

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Stop #11: MAPPING OUT LinkedIn Content That Actually Converts with Molly Godfrey 43:37

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Lauren and Aurrie dive deep into LinkedIn strategy with expert Molly Godfrey, who breaks down her three-posts-per-week framework that's helped over 200 founders build their voice and generate real business on the platform. If LinkedIn has ever felt like a chore or a weird networking event, this episode will completely change your approach. Episode …

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Scaling Innovation and AI at Avanade with Nancie Calder 38:54

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#10. Nancie Calder is a Senior Vice President and Global Consulting Practice Lead at Avanade, based in Toronto, Canada. From her start as a freelance consultant to leading a global team of 3,000 people, Nancie brings three decades of experience driving innovation at scale. Nancie shares her hard-won insights about what it really takes to nurture in…

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18 Why Overstimulation Isn’t Your Fault—It’s Your Sensitive Nervous System 13:04

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If you’ve ever felt exhausted, scattered, or emotionally fried after what seems like a “normal” day, this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore why overstimulation is not a personal failing—it’s a nervous system response. You’ll learn the difference between high sensitivity and nervous system dysregulation, why HSPs are more prone to burn…

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Impact Update: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next with Eric Rice (#088) 57:47

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My guest today is Eric Rice – back for his second appearance on the podcast. When we first spoke, he was running one of the only public equity funds in the impact space available to retail investors. Now, that fund has been shut down, the capital returned, and Eric has moved to private equity – specifically, to SEAF, an investor in emerging market …

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Stop #10: MAPPING OUT Copy That Sells with Lucy Bedewi 44:54

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Welcome to another episode of Season 2 of MAPPED OUT! Lauren and Aurrie dive deep into the art and science of sales copy with messaging strategist Lucy Bedewi of My Write Hand Woman. If you've ever struggled with writing copy that converts or wondered why your beautiful words get compliments but don't drive sales, this episode breaks down exactly h…

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17 Becoming Your Own Inner Ally: A Guided Practice to Shift from Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion 10:59

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What would it feel like to be on your own side? As highly sensitive people, we often internalize harsh messages—learning to motivate ourselves through criticism rather than care. But true healing comes when we begin to soften that inner voice and replace judgment with compassion. In this guided practice episode, you’ll be gently supported in shifti…

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Community Investing Myth Busters: Four Investors Who Go Where Banks Won’t (#087) 2:18:15

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This 4-in-1 compilation episode is about capital that doesn’t flow on its own. It has to be pushed into places with no pitch decks and no polished management teams. The places where spreadsheets say “too risky,” but the need is obvious to anyone paying attention. This is capital for the common good, yes – but it’s also capital that works. These are…

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Stop #9: MAPPING OUT Your Paid Ads Strategy with David Nipps 40:12

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Welcome to Season 2 of MAPPED OUT! Lauren and Aurrie are kicking things off with a new format and a deep dive into paid advertising with guest expert David Nipps of NIPPS Media. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of running paid ads or wondered if they're worth the investment, this episode breaks down a VERYYYY practical, approachable fram…

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Leadership Lessons from Microsoft Partner Innovators: My Practice Leading Retrospective 18:52

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#9. Welcome to Practice Leading, the podcast for ambitious and curious Microsoft partner leaders who are passionate about growth, innovation, and building high-performing teams—with no tolerance for BS. I’m your host, Neil Benson, and in this special retrospective episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons learned from the show’s first eight guests. …

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16 Why It’s So Hard to Be Kind to Yourself—And What to Do Instead 13:55

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Self-compassion sounds simple—but for many highly sensitive women, it’s one of the hardest things to actually practice. In this episode, we explore why being kind to yourself can feel so foreign, even when you want to. From people-pleasing and perfectionism to shame and childhood conditioning, we take a deeper look at the nervous system patterns th…

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Breaking the Investor Mold: Inside 4 Women-Led Funds Driving Real Impact & Real Returns (#086) 1:49:30

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This 4-in-1 compilation episode focuses on a persistent disconnect between capital and capability: women are founding businesses at record rates and leading high-performing funds, yet the capital rarely follows. In other words, women are underrepresented both in receiving and managing capital. Today’s episode is about those pushing back against tha…

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15 A Self-Compassion Reset: Gentle Practice for Calming Harsh Self-Talk 9:34

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If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of harsh self-talk, shame spirals, or feeling like you’re not doing “enough,” this episode is for you. In this guided self-compassion reset, I'll lead you through a short but powerful nervous system-friendly practice to help soften the voice of the inner critic and come back to a place of gentleness and grounding. In…

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Lucy Leyva on Business, Trust & Integrity: Building Community from the Ground Up 40:05

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On this episode of Living a Good Life, host Brad Fain sits down with Lucy Leyva, a former Prescott Valley town council member and successful entrepreneur. Lucy shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a cattle ranch in Chihuahua, Mexico, to building a fulfilling life and multiple thriving businesses in Prescott Valley. She reflects on the v…

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From £10M to £2B: Michele Giddens “Bridges” Impact Purpose with Double-Digit Returns (#085) 1:28:07

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My guest today is Michele Giddens, Co-Founder and CEO of Bridges Fund Management — one of the early architects of impact investing, before the term was even coined. Bridges now has over £2 billion in AUM invested in private equity and property, but back in 2002, it began with little more than a blank sheet of paper and a conviction that capital cou…

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Insider Secrets to Succeeding as a Microsoft Partner with Chris McNulty 39:49

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#8. Chris McNulty heads Strategic Markets at Synozur. For almost ten years, he was Senior Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft 365 at Microsoft. Chris’s prior experience as CTO includes companies such as Dell and Quest Software. He is the co-host of The Intrazone and host of the Polaris podcasts. KEY LESSONS Understand the Microsoft field. N…

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14 Why Your Inner Critic Isn’t the Enemy—It’s a Nervous System Response (And How to Shift It) 15:31

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Do you struggle with a harsh inner voice that says things like “You should’ve done more,” or “What’s wrong with you?” For highly sensitive people, self-criticism isn’t just a mindset issue—it’s a nervous system response. And once you understand where it comes from, you can begin to shift it. In this episode, we explore: Why the inner critic forms (…

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Building the Green Bond Market With No Playbook: Lessons From 500+ Deals in Sustainable Finance | Romina Reversi (#084) 1:27:16

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My guest is Romina Reversi, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Americas at Crédit Agricole CIB — one of the banks that helped write the very rules of the green bond market, and has stayed near the center of gravity ever since. Romina’s path into banking didn’t start with a mission to change the world. It started with a lov…

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13 How to Stay Grounded When the World Feels Like Too Much 11:38

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If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, mentally overwhelmed, or constantly on edge—it’s not just you. The world feels heavy right now. And for highly sensitive people, that weight is magnified. In this episode, we’re pulling together everything we explored throughout April—overwhelm, overthinking, collective anxiety—and offering practical, com…

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Fixing Finance: Inside Triodos' €6B Pure-Play, Impact-Only Asset Manager | Hadewych Kuiper (#083) 1:42:56

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My guest today is Hadewych Kuiper, Managing Director at Triodos Investment Management — a pure-play impact investing firm since day one, with a 30-year track record of turning capital into systemic change. However, Hadewych didn’t arrive in finance with a grand plan to change the system. Her journey began in a small town in the north of the Netherl…

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From Four to Forty: Building CRMK’s Team and Culture with CEO, Kathrine Hogseth 36:49

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#7. Kathrine Hogseth is the CEO of CRM-Konsulterna (CRMK), a Swedish Microsoft partner business that she has led for 10 years. Kathrine has a master’s in electrical engineer and held several roles in telecommunications before achieving her MBA and then venturing into the technology industry. Today, CRM-K is one of the most highly regarded business …

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12 Letting Go of Control to Find Calm: A Guided Practice for Surrender & Emotional Resilience 15:21

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Feeling emotionally overloaded or tense from everything happening in the world? You’re not alone. In this week’s Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, we’re slowing down and tuning inward with a guided nervous system reset to help you release control, soften anxiety, and feel safe in your body again. This practice combines: Gentle movement and breathw…

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Designing Better Communities: Trevor Barger on Zoning, Flexibility, and Quality of Life pt 2 30:46

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On this episode of Living a Good Life, Brad Fain and Trevor Barger discuss the challenges of community land planning, from rigid zoning codes to the housing shortage and "not in my backyard" attitudes. They explore alternative housing solutions, evolving community needs, and the balance between architectural control and neighborhood character. Foll…

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The Flight Deck #8 | What's to come for Season 2 [Don't miss this!] 11:29

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In this week's Flight Deck, we're sharing some of the love we received from season 1, talking about our favorite moments, and giving you a huge sneak peek into what's to come for season 2. GET ON OUR EMAIL LIST so you don't miss a beat!: www.mappedoutpod.com (in the footer!) Connect With Us: @mappedoutpod | mappedoutpod.com Meet Your Hosts: 👩‍💻 Lau…

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Zeal Breaks the Mold: How Backing Overlooked Founders Delivers 3–4X on Invested Capital | Nasir Qadree (#082) 1:28:40

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Today's guest is Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner of Zeal Capital Partners – a venture platform based in Washington, D.C., that’s reimagining how capital flows by focusing on inclusion, economic mobility, and systems change. Nasir was raised in Atlanta between two very different worlds – one shaped by his hardworking mother and the other …

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Stop #8: MAPPED OUT with Agency Darlings: Scaling On YOUR Terms 58:40

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In this special season finale, Lauren and Aurrie sit down with Meredith and Melissa of Agency Darlings to discuss how to scale your agency or service-based business on your own terms. The conversation dives deep into the power of niching, lead-gen strategies, and redefining what success looks like for you as a founder beyond traditional growth metr…

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11 Breaking Free from Worry: How Highly Sensitive People Can Stop Overthinking & Find Peace with Steve Jones 34:08

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Worry is more than just a passing thought—it can feel like a never-ending loop, keeping highly sensitive people (HSPs) stuck in cycles of overthinking, stress, and self-doubt. In this episode of the Highly Sensitive & Strong Podcast, I sit down with Steve Jones, a retired clergy member, spiritual director, Reiki Master, and group facilitator, to ex…

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