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The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CX

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Expert mode marketing technology, AI, and CX insights from top brands and Martech platforms fill every episode, focusing on what leaders need to know to build customer lifetime value and long-term business value. The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström® features executives and thought leaders from top brands and tech platforms discussing the industry's trends, like AI adoption, first-party data strategies, artificial intelligence in the consumer journey, consumer data privacy, omnichannel custom ...

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The Empowered Adoptee Podcast

Claire Magenheimer and Laurie Vogler

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We are helping to empower and heal the adoptee community by creating a safe space to share stories, tools, and learn new skills to navigate adoptee life.

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Adoption in Focus

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Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including therapeutic parenting, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss or even if you'd like to get involved and share your own experiences.

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Choosing Adoption

Donna Pope

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Choosing Adoption creates community for expectant and birth parents navigating one of life's most personal decisions. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions with over 25 years of experience, provides space where your story matters and your voice is valued. Each episode features birth parents who share their journeys of challenges, growth, and healing after placement. If you're considering adoption or seeking connection in your ongoing experience, this podcast offers ...

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Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.

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Fostering & Adoption Podcast with Nikki & Larry

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Fostering & Adoption with Nikki & Larry is a heartfelt, faith-centered podcast designed to guide, empower, and uplift families walking through the journey of foster care and adoption. Hosted by Nikki and Larry, a couple with decades of real-world experience caring for children from all backgrounds, the show opens the door to honest conversations about love, resilience, healing, and the realities of creating a safe home for those who need it most. Each episode shares: ✨ Real stories from Nikk ...

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Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care

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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...

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Counsel & Community

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Counsel and Community is a podcast where legal insights meet real-life impact. Hosted by Kevin Rosenquist, the show features practical guidance on navigating legal challenges while offering tips for personal growth and financial well-being.

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HBR IdeaCast

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A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.

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Dream Small Podcast

Jason and Whitney Small

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Big impact doesn’t always come from big platforms. More often, it’s found in the everyday yeses of foster and adoptive parents. The Dream Small Podcast, hosted by Jason and Whitney Small—parents of seven, foster and adoptive advocates, and storytellers—encourages foster parents, adoptive parents, and anyone walking the road of foster care and adoption. Each episode shares honest conversations, practical wisdom, and faith-filled stories from real foster and adoptive family life. With humor, h ...

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Braintrust by Cortex

Ganesh Datta

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Candid conversations with the builders shaping the future of engineering. Braintrust dives into the operational realities of running high-performing engineering organizations, from production readiness and migrations to AI adoption and operational excellence. Hosted by Ganesh Datta, CTO & Co-founder of Cortex

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Sushi Bytes

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Sushi Bytes is an unapologetically AI-generated podcast brought to you by Shinobi, FossID’s vigilant Software Composition Analysis ninja. In each bite-sized episode, Shinobi breaks down the evolving world of software supply chain integrity – from open-source license compliance and vulnerability disclosure to SBOM standards, IP risks, and AI-generated code implications. With a surge in regulatory scrutiny and AI adoption, the software stack is becoming harder to manage – and riskier to ignore ...

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The Catalyst by Softchoice

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A documentary-style podcast about how IT leaders tackle high-stakes transformations. Each episode weaves together real voices, expert insights, and compelling narratives that reveal universal challenges and practical wisdom. Season 7: "Small Teams, Big Dreams" explores the human stories behind IT transformations—from AI adoption experiments to burnout crises, from toxic job markets to infrastructure decisions that matter. These aren't polished case studies. These are authentic accounts from ...

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Soul Adoption

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Welcome to Soul Adoption, the podcast where we dive deep into life-changing stories from the worlds of adoption, foster care, and social work. Each episode, we sit down with incredible guests who have firsthand experiences, offering not only powerful insights but also real-world advice for navigating these complex, yet deeply rewarding journeys. Whether you're touched by adoption, work within foster care, or are passionate about social justice, Soul Adoption delivers unique perspectives that ...

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Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted Children

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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and guide our adopted children. One thing is for sure, adoption is more than a process, it is an in ...

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Navigating Child Welfare | CPS, Foster Care, Family Court, Adoption, Mandated Reporter

Shanelle Dupree

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Are you struggling to keep good child welfare staff and volunteers? Are they drowning in alphabet soup, unclear timelines, fuzzy roles, and “who does what” confusion? Does attending court hearings cause anxiety in staff and families? You are not by yourself. When people talk about the foster care system they often describe it as broken, confusing, and frustrating. It’s why I’m so excited to introduce a podcast that will help staff and volunteers see the big picture of child welfare, lessen a ...

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The Foster Friendly Podcast

Courtney Williams, Brian Mavis, Travis Vangsnes

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Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care find belonging in both family and community.

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The Innovators & Investors Podcast

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The Innovators & Investors Podcast: Connecting the Startup Ecosystem. We are on a mission to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and industry leaders across the early-stage ecosystem. By bringing together visionaries from cutting-edge startups, venture capitalists, family offices, angel investors, accelerators, and studios, we offer a platform for sharing invaluable insights, market trends, and first-hand experiences. Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating the challenges of buildi ...

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The AI Advantage: Smart Tech for Modern Leaders

Solomon Williams

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The AI Advantage: Smart Tech for Modern Leaders where artificial intelligence meets real business outcomes. No fluff. Just strategy. Hosted by Solomon Williams, Founder of Solonox, this show delivers bold conversations on AI strategy, business automation, cloud technology, and digital transformation. Featuring business leaders, technology experts, startup founders, and innovation practitioners who are actually implementing AI and automation not just theorizing about it. Plus, solo episodes b ...

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The Parenting Experience with Tata

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Welcome to The Parenting Experience, a cozy space where we're growing together. A place where family, stories, advice, laughter, some tears and a lot of love come together. I'm Tata- a behavioral therapist and mom, and I'm here to help you through the joys and challenges of parenthood. Whether you're sleepless from the newborn phase, navigating the toddler years, or dealing with picky eaters and tantrums, this podcast is your safe space. We'll cover everything from sleep training and potty t ...

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B2B Agility with Greg Kihlström™: MarTech, E-Commerce, & Customer Success

The Agile Brand

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B2B marketing strategy grows ever more complex, with marketers needing to understand strategy, marketing technology, e-commerce, customer success, and more. This show covers it all, from a Business-to-Business perspective. From the creators and host of the award-winning The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström podcast, comes B2B Agility™, a podcast focused on how B2B marketers and the brands they represent become category leaders and drive optimal results for the business and their customers. The ...

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Forward Deployed

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As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to transform how they build and manage solutions, IT professionals and developers are expanding their expertise to design, deploy, and govern AI-powered systems—leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to integrate collaboration tools, enforce enterprise-grade compliance, and support both low-code and pro-code development. With built-in security frameworks, governance controls, and seamless int ...

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Beyond the Byte

Mo Hafez

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Beyond the Byte takes you on a journey through the ever-evolving world of technology, making complex concepts accessible to all. Hosted by Mo Hafez, the podcast demystifies cutting-edge innovations, translating tech jargon into everyday language. Whether exploring artificial intelligence or discussing the ethical implications of emerging trends, Beyond the Byte provides insightful and approachable conversations for those looking to understand how technology shapes our lives. With expert inte ...

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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoption

Katie Bryan

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You always imagined becoming a mom someday, but what if someday doesn’t look the way you expected? Maybe you're considering solo motherhood, wondering if having a baby on your own is really possible. Maybe you know you want to be a mom, but the clock is ticking, you’re single and aren’t sure what to do next. Perhaps you’re already on the path: researching sperm donors, weighing IVF or adoption, or navigating pregnancy without a partner. Wherever you are in your journey, The Single Greatest C ...

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Unraveling Adoption

Beth Syverson

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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.

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Foster Parent Well

Nicole T Barlow

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Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, parent trainer, and wellness coach, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together. If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption—you're not alon ...

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An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid

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An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid is where the Flip the Box® movement comes to life — reminding us that connection changes everything. Each week, Shari welcomes expert guests and real-life voices to explore the twists and turns of midlife: from career reinvention and business growth, to dating after divorce, to navigating purpose, loss, and new beginnings. Now building community in a brand-new city, Shari invites listeners along as she uncovers practical tools and inspiring stories ...

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Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders

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On "Using AI at Work", your host Chris Daigle and his expert guests help business leaders, executives, and teams who want to turn artificial intelligence into a real competitive advantage. Each episode shares real-world AI applications and AI transformation stories from companies successfully using AI in the workplace to improve productivity, decision-making, and operations. You’ll hear from Chief AI Officers, innovators, and forward-thinking executives who are putting generative AI at work, ...

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Oh, Shift! Where AI Meets SaaS Leaders

Rick Watson

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In a tech world bursting with hype, this new podcast cuts through the noise. The series features candid conversations with software C-Suite leaders—from seed-stage to public companies—who are navigating the seismic shift AI is bringing to product, marketing, and operations. Forget the fluff. These are real discussions about restructuring teams, evolving codebases, and embedding AI in company culture—without silver-bullet thinking. If you're leading a software company into the next chapter, t ...

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Gurlll Listen

Jessica (host of Gurlll Listen)

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Welcome to Gurlll Listen — the unapologetically raw, real, and relatable podcast where we say the things most people whisper about. Hosted by Jessica, a woman who’s been through it, lived it, and is still standing in heels — even when her body says sit. From surviving chronic pain to navigating motherhood, healing, heartbreak, and finding your voice — no topic is off-limits. Each week, Jessica gets classy, sassy, and unfiltered, diving deep into the conversations we all need but rarely hear. ...

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B2B eCommerce Show

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Welcome to The B2B eCommerce Show – a hub for leaders, innovators, industry experts, and newbies to explore the fast-paced world of digital commerce. Hosted by respected thought leader Justin King, this podcast delves into the strategies, challenges, and successes shaping how manufacturers, distributors, and service providers thrive online. Each episode features insightful conversations, practical advice, and compelling stories from pioneers driving digital transformation in the B2B eCommerc ...

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Accountant's Flight Plan

Brannon Poe; Poe Group Advisors

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Welcome to The Accountant's Flight Plan, where we guide you toward building a top-tier CPA firm that you would want to buy. With over 20 years of working with accountants in mergers and acquisitions, Brannon Poe, CPA delves into engaging and vital topics with industry leaders. Unpacking everything from transition planning and accounting practice sales to practice management and firm development, Brannon equips you with the tools you need to build the practice of your dreams. Whether you are ...

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Creative Confidence Podcast

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IDEO’s Creative Confidence Podcast shares candid conversations with creative leaders, changemakers, and innovators navigating today’s most pressing challenges. Through real-world stories and insights, we explore how to lead with creativity, build resilient teams, and drive innovation. Grounded in IDEO’s 40 years of expertise in design thinking and innovation, each episode offers inspiration and practical tools for audacious leaders at every stage of their careers. Hosted by Mina Seetharaman, ...

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Commodities Focus

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S&P Global Commodity Insights analysis of key news and pricing issues from across the global shipping, natural gas, power, petrochemicals, agriculture, and coal markets.

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The System for Everything

Julie Fried, Business & Systems Strategist

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Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system. Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy pare ...

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Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

Corey and Kendall Stulce

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Welcome to Family Twist, the podcast that dives deep into the tangled webs of family secrets and DNA surprises. Each episode, hosts Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce explore the complex and challenging truths that come with discovering you are a non-parent expected (NPE) individual—someone whose familial origins aren't what they seemed. Through candid interviews with people from the NPE, adoptee, and donor-conceived communities, Family Twist offers a platform for stories of unexpected parentag ...

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Find Your Spark

The SPARK Initiative

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“FIND YOUR SPARK” is a podcast that uncovers real-life stories about discovering and embracing your SPARK—even in the middle of a busy, messy life. Hosted weekly by Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, President & CEO of The SPARK Initiative, and Chad Hudson, this show brings a fresh and authentic perspective on life, growth, and impact. Each episode features heartfelt conversations as Brooke and Chad explore topics like family, mental health, personal development, running a nonprofit, and the transformat ...

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The Forever Family Podcast

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Welcome to the Forever Family Podcast, brought to you by Loftus-Vergari & Associates. Join us as we delve into child welfare, bringing experts, families, and local voices together to share insights and guidance on creating forever families. Whether you're embarking on adoption, navigating foster care or kinship care, or seeking post-permanency support, the Forever Family Podcast is here to guide and inspire. Join us on the journey to building strong, loving families through adoption and beyond.

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Coffee with the Council By PCI Security Standards Council

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Established in 2022, Coffee with the Council is an ongoing podcast series produced by the PCI Security Standards Council, a global forum that brings together payments industry stakeholders to develop and drive adoption of data security standards and resources for safe payments worldwide. The podcast series seeks to engage the payment card industry by communicating Council news and updates; sharing interviews, panel discussions or case studies from third-parties; offering coverage from Counci ...

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Blockchain Germany – Web3 Startups, Crypto Innovation & Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™

Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Startup & VC Podcast Network

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Blockchain Germany™, powered by Startuprad.io, is your front-row seat to the European blockchain revolution. From Berlin to Zug, Frankfurt to Vienna, host Joe Menninger dives deep into how Web3, crypto startups, and venture capital are transforming the continent’s innovation landscape. Every episode delivers founder stories, investor strategies, and insider intelligence from the beating heart of Europe’s decentralized economy. Whether you’re a founder building in blockchain, a VC exploring t ...

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The Innovator’s Impact

Darnell Perkins

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The Innovator’s Impact explores how today’s business leaders are using technology to drive growth, solve complex challenges, and future-proof their companies. Hosted by Darnell Perkins, founder of 81 West Cyber, each episode features real conversations with innovators who are transforming the way we think about leadership, strategy, and tech adoption. Whether you're scaling a company or navigating digital change, this podcast will inspire, inform, and challenge the way you lead.

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Adoption Hacks

Kandace Lecocq & Callie Troyer

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There are no shortcuts in adoption but there IS help! The Adoption Hacks Podcast celebrates and educates potential and current adoptive and foster families by sharing stories from the triad. Join Co-hosts and Adoptive Moms, Kandace Lecocq and Callie Troyer as they interview professionals and moms and dads who have been there. If you're looking for support and encouragement in your adoptive and foster journey, this podcast is for you!

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The Connected Mindset

Greg Tomchick

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Join us on “The Connected Mindset Live” as we empower business leaders to embrace the transformative power of connectivity in every aspect of their lives. Dive deep into the realms of business, life, and the internet as we explore the limitless opportunities that arise when we adopt a connected mindset. Get ready to unlock your full potential and shape a future where connectivity becomes the cornerstone of success.

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The Rare Life

Madeline Cheney

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This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface fo ...

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Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast

Dale Corpus

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Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast – Helping Families Navigate Senior Living & Real Estate with Confidence Navigating senior transitions can feel overwhelming—whether it’s choosing the right senior living community, figuring out how to fund long-term care, or selling a loved one’s home. But you don’t have to do it alone! Join Dale Corpus, a Senior Transition Specialist and real estate expert, as he sits down with top professionals in senior care, estate planning, long-term care insurance, a ...

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The Disorienting Dilemma

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Two longtime friends, both Canadian – one black, one white, and both men – explore what it looks like to adopt the mindset of an inclusive society. Instead of asking, ”How do we get there?”, Jake and Chris discuss what does it look like to act as if we’re there already.

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Our Families Ourselves

Ann-Sophie Morrissette & Maria Pasquarelli

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Each week, "elder" millennial moms Ann-Sophie and Maria meet people who challenge the traditional notion of family-forming and parenting. We explore the joy, the pain, and - let’s face it - dysfunction of creating a family. Adoption, IVF, surrogacy, child-free by choice, and more … these are our families, told through our voices.

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Episode 17: Faith + Foster Care 9:18

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Faith + Foster Care Child welfare can feel complicated and confusing—but families should never be asked to navigate it alone. In this episode of Navigating Child Welfare, I share how faith, prevention, and community supports surround families before, during, and after system involvement. We talk about opening our eyes (2 Kings 6) to the help alread…

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Navigating the Unique Challenges of Transracial Adoption with Isaac Etter 59:13

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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney and Travis engage in a deep conversation with Isaac Etter, a transracial adoptee and social entrepreneur. They explore the complexities of adoption, particularly transracial adoption, and the grief that often accompanies it. Isaac shares his personal journey, highlighting the importance…

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Navigating the Holidays With a Trauma-Sensitive Approach 58:49

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Why do our kids melt down, act out, or regress during the holiday season? Listen to our conversation with Dr. David Adams to learn what is going on and what you can do about it to make this holiday season more enjoyable for you all. He is an adoptive and foster dad, a licensed psych…

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Am I Right in Not Letting My Grandchild's Mom Visit? - Weekend Wisdom 18:28

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have been fostering our grandchild since March. It is now almost September. Both biological parents had drug addiction. Bio mom was on a trial home visit, but used this as the reason our grandchild is with us. After the trial home visit ended, bio mom was still getting s…

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EP 129 - Answering your biggest questions about Senior Care 5:29

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Struggling to understand your options when it comes to senior care? You’re not alone. In this video, I break down the most common—and often overwhelming—questions families ask when aging parents begin to need extra help. From knowing when to intervene to understanding costs, caregiving options, and scams to avoid, I’m giving you clear, compassionat…

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EP 128 - Senior Living News | Stray Dog Adoption, VR Therapy & Buc-ee’s Senior Living — Week of Nov 24, 2025 8:11

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Senior Living News | Stray Dog Adoption, VR Therapy & Buc-ee’s Senior Living — Week of Nov 24, 2025 Powered by the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast This week’s headlines were actually FUN — and surprisingly heartwarming. Here’s what we covered: 1️⃣ A stray dog becomes the “unofficial therapist” at a Texas assisted living community Residents ador…

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#776: Black Friday Special: Zappi CMO Nataly Kelly on the high-stakes world of holiday advertising 26:19

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In a world drowning in data, is the 'big creative idea' for a holiday campaign an endangered species, or is it more critical than ever? Agility requires not just moving fast, but moving with confidence. It's the ability to validate creative instincts with real-world data, ensuring that your biggest bets are also your smartest ones. Today, we're goi…

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A Thanksgiving Meditation - You Have Always Had What You Need 4:32

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Happy Thanksgiving, friends. Today’s episode is a gentle reminder rooted in one simple truth: you have always had all you need. This guided Thanksgiving meditation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have carried you through every season - the resilience, wisdom, love, and inner light that we…

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EP 127 - What It Really Costs to Keep Your Parent at Home (Most Families Underestimate This by 200%) 9:23

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Most families underestimate the TRUE cost of keeping an aging parent at home — sometimes by 200% or more. In this episode, I break down the real financial, emotional, and hidden costs that families often overlook when choosing between home care, assisted living, and aging in place. You’ll hear real-world Bay Area examples, what families should real…

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EP 126 - Thriving Through Life Transitions: What Every Senior & Family Should Know in 2025 5:34

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Facing a big life change in 2025? Whether you’re a senior downsizing, a family helping mom or dad move, or just navigating a new chapter in life — this video is for you. I’m breaking down the emotional, practical, and financial truths behind senior transitions, and sharing how to move forward with clarity and confidence. From letting go of “stuff” …

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Because We Loved Him — We Chose the Life That Gave Him More

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption with host Donna Pope, birth parents Kaylee and Elijah sit alongside adoptive parents Paul and Cassie with baby Seth to share their adoption story together. This rare conversation reveals what happens when both families commit to building an open adoption relationship from day one. Finding the Right Family Kaylee…

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TRL + The Power of Feeling Less Alone 24:54

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Today’s episode is a quick moment to pause and say thank you. Your messages about feeling understood, less isolated, and more connected remind us why TRL exists in the first place. Hearing how this podcast fits into your NICU nights, med routines, or car rides means more than we can say. Sticker Club is also open for a few more days, and it’s one o…

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Momentum Series: Championing South Africa's Female Founders with Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures 32:55

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Sarah Dusek, Managing Partner of Enygma Ventures. Sarah shares her journey from entrepreneur to investor, emphasizing the importance of supporting female founders, particularly in Africa. She discusses the unique strengths of female entrepreneurs, the need for…

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European Tech Sovereignty: The November 2025 DACH Startup News Briefing 22:25

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Europe's startup narrative is changing fast — from apps and valuations to sovereignty, infrastructure and resilience. In this month's DACH Startup News, we unpack the moves that made European tech sovereignty the defining theme of 2025. What you’ll learn: – Why sovereign cloud is becoming foundational for startups and enterprise buyers – How AI, ro…

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EP 125 - The Tax Strategies Every Family Overlooks in a Senior Living Transition (with CPA Chris Torres) 36:39

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CPA Chris Torres breaks down the overlooked tax strategies that can save senior families thousands — from medical deductions and Roth conversions to timing the sale of a home. A must-listen for caregivers, adult children, and anyone planning a senior living transition. If your loved one is considering senior living and you’re also trying to figure …

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Blending Families with Care: What to Know Before You Combine Households 19:39

4d ago19:39

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Episode Summary: Blending families after divorce can be one of the most rewarding—and most challenging—experiences for parents and children. In this episode, Sarah Green and Brett Nelson share practical guidance on timing, communication, and emotional awareness when introducing new partners and step-parenting. They break down the risks of moving to…

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#5. Sleep Training with Actress Ilza Ponko 54:46

3d ago54:46

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Episode #5: Cuban-born actress Ilza Ponko joins us as she takes us through her thrilling journey from her multicultural roots in Cuba and Moscow to the Hollywood spotlight. Ilsa opens up about how her early love for music and acting became an emotional sanctuary during her formative years filled with challenges. From her acting breakthrough in Colo…

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Inside the Holodeck and Where BTB Is Headed Next 56:38

4d ago56:38

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AI is opening new ways to think, learn, and lead with intention. In this episode, I reflect on what we've learned so far in Beyond the Byte and where we're headed next with Season 2. I break down the major themes that surfaced like human-AI collaboration, responsible AI design, and immersive learning environments. I also share how ideas like The Ho…

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Cross Cultural Adoption Insights and Their Native American Adoption Story with Greg and Sam Hollback 39:24

4d ago39:24

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In this episode of the Foster Friendly podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes welcome Greg and Sam Hollback, a couple who have adopted two Native American daughters through the I Belong Project. They discuss their life in Daytona Beach, their community engagement, and their professional backgrounds in youth advocacy and education. The…

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How Nativ Uses AI to Break Language Barriers and Help Brands Go Global 43:25

4d ago43:25

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In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams speaks with Ashish Ranjan Jha (Co-Founder & CEO of Nativ) to explore how AI is reshaping global expansion through faster, smarter, culturally aligned localization. Nativ is redefining what it means for brands to scale internationally - moving beyond simple translation to true culturalizatio…

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A Conversation with Emily Cole from Bananas Foster 32:31

3d ago32:31

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Emily Cole, co-founder and co-owner of Banana Ball, the new sports phenomenon sweeping the country. We're talking with her about Bananas Foster, their non-profit that celebrates foster families all around the nation. In this episode,…

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The AI Recruitment Episode: Why Tech Hiring is Getting Harder 19:47

14h ago19:47

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937 applications. 42 interviews. 80 days. That's what it took one experienced data scientist to land a job in 2025—and he's one of the lucky ones. In this episode of The Catalyst, we follow two tech professionals through what they call "the worst job market ever." Emily, a software developer with 10 years of experience and a degree from University …

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S8E17 13 Years Into Solo Motherhood by Choice With a Known Sperm Donor With Elle 1:16:28

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Do you ever wonder what solo motherhood by choice looks like further down the line? I certainly do, and today's episode with a SMBC of a teen was a fascinating window into that world. Today’s guest, Elle, became a single mother by choice at 36, using a known sperm donor: someone she briefly dated years before. Today, her son is 13, and her story gi…

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#775: ZICO Coconut Water Founder Mark Rampolla on brand integrity and the courage to make tough decisions 28:49

4d ago28:49

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For most entrepreneurs, the exit is the goal, as well as the end of at least that part of their story. But what if the end is actually a new beginning? Agility requires a deep understanding of your brand's core purpose and the conviction to protect it. This often means having the courage to reverse a decision that was once seen as the ultimate succ…

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EP 124 - The Hospital Discharge No One Warns You About (And How to Protect Your Parent) 9:37

3d ago9:37

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Most families believe the hospital will guide them after discharge — but the reality is, seniors are often sent home without a clear plan, a safety assessment, or the support they truly need. And this is exactly when preventable falls, medication mistakes, and readmissions happen. In this episode, Dale Corpus — Senior Transition Specialist, real es…

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The Holidays + Why They Can Be Tough for Disability Parents w/ Amanda Griffith-Atkins 1:37:06

5d ago1:37:06

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When you have a child with a disability or other medical complexity, the holidays can feel like a minefield, as trauma triggers, anxiety, and grief for what we wish the holidays could have been for our families lurk around every corner. And on top of that, having to manage schedules, special diets, gift expectations, and uncomfortable commentary fr…

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EP 123 - Selling your home in 2025? Seniors watch this before you list. 7:04

4d ago7:04

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Selling your home in 2025? If you’re a senior—or helping your aging parent prepare to move—this video is a must-watch before putting the home on the market. In this episode, I’ll break down what’s changed in the real estate world this year, what seniors need to prepare for before listing, and how to avoid common mistakes that can cost you time, str…

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Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization 31:15

4d ago31:15

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Even in difficult times, leadership must be about empathy, authenticity, fairness and service. That's according to Darren Walker, the outgoing CEO of the Ford Foundation, a nonprofit with an endowment of billions of dollars and a charge to reduce poverty and injustice. Drawing on his own upbringing in rural Texas to his time at the helm of one of t…

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27: The System for Being a Thank-You Person 7:16

7h ago7:16

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Have you ever written a heartfelt thank you card and then watched it hibernate in your junk drawer until spring? In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple systems for expressing gratitude and becoming a thank-you person just in time for Thanksgiving. From handwritten notes to real-time compliments and even thank-you pizzas (with a lesson on paper plat…

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How a Nurse Practitioner Discovered Her Real Roots 34:22

5d ago34:22

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With the Trump administration moving to reclassify nursing so it no longer counts as a professional degree for federal student aid, this episode couldn’t land at a more urgent moment. Nursing organizations warn that limiting access to funding threatens the very foundation of patient care, and in our household, where nurses are family, this news hit…

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Episode 27 – Thanksgiving Special: Choosing Gratitude in the Beautiful Chaos of Foster Care & Adoption 38:44

5d ago38:44

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In the Thanksgiving episode of The Dream Small Podcast, Jason and Whitney open the door to their joyful, loud, messy, and love-filled home. Whether you're driving to family gatherings, prepping holiday meals, or simply needing encouragement this week, this conversation is full of warmth, humor, and reminders of God’s goodness. This episode dives in…

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Navigating Global Markets and Cultural Nuances with Maarten van Kroonenburg of BW Ventures 43:28

3h ago43:28

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In this episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Martin van Kroenenburg, founder of BW Ventures, to explore the nuanced journey of building a venture fund focused on early-stage innovation. Martin shares his experiences navigating startup programs, corporate innovation, and investor relations, emphasizing …

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Understanding Embryo Adoption 23:36

5d ago23:36

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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, I am helping you better understand embryo adoption. IVF treatments have risen in popularity as desperate families seek to get pregnant, but the process comes at a great cost— and not just financially, but also emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually as families navigate what to do with exc…

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#71: Optimizing the handoff between marketing and sales with Gabe Lullo, Alleyoop 21:58

5d ago21:58

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We've spent a decade trying to align marketing and sales. What if the very metric we created to bridge the gap—the MQL—is actually the thing that's perpetuating the rivalry between them? Agility requires a willingness to challenge the foundational metrics we've built our go-to-market strategies on. It demands that we replace gut feelings and legacy…

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#774: Seel CRO Laura Huddle on seeing customer returns as an opportunity 21:32

5d ago21:32

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What if the most dreaded part of your customer's journey: the return, was actually your biggest untapped opportunity for growth? Agility requires brands to re-examine every part of the customer journey, especially the challenging post-purchase phase, and find hidden opportunities to adapt and strengthen customer relationships. It demands we turn op…

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Birth Parents Find Hope Through Open Adoption While Homeless

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Alexandra and Michael Hatherley were living in the woods in Florida when Alexandra discovered she was pregnant with Owen. In this episode of Choosing Adoption with host Donna Pope, they share how they found Heart To Heart Adoptions and made the choice to place their son for adoption while relocating from Florida to Utah for a fresh start. When Adop…

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Building an Offshore Staffing Strategy for your CPA Firm with Nick Sinclair 36:20

5d ago36:20

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In this episode, we sit down with returning guest Nick Sinclair, founder and chairman of TOA Global, one of the largest accounting outsourcing companies in the world. Nick shares the unlikely origin story of how a leadership trip to the Philippines revealed the talent and scalability his own firm desperately needed. This inspired him to build what …

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79: Using AI at Work to Reimagine Marketing and Customer Experience with Etan Polinger 59:24

8h ago59:24

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Chris Daigle sits down with Etan Polinger, founder of Raize Digital, to discuss how AI is transforming marketing, customer journeys, and brand strategy. Etan shares how he helps companies implement AI tools that simplify operations, enhance personalization, and generate consistent creative output without replacing human insight. They explore how to…

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What the climate story gets wrong 50:32

5d ago50:32

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Hey everyone, it's Nilay. It’s been great being back in the Decoder chair this fall, and we’ve got a bunch of great episodes coming up to round out the year. But the production team is off this week for the holiday, so today, we’re going to share this episode of The Gray Area with you. This time, host Sean Illing is talking to data scientist Hannah…

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#773: Building loyalty and trust through focused innovation with Lindsey Kling, Coterie 28:02

6d ago28:02

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How can your brand build genuine loyalty that translates into long-term business value when customer expectations continually evolve? Agility demands a deep understanding of your customer, a willingness to experiment, and the ability to pivot quickly when needed. Today, we're going to talk about building loyalty and trust through focused innovation…

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Tips for Transitioning a Child from Foster Care to Adoption - Weekend Wisdom 19:29

8d ago19:29

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Do you have trainings for children transitioning from foster care to adoption? Resources: Transitioning a Child to Your Home Welcoming an Older Child to Your Family Helping Your Child Transition Smoothly from Foster Care to Adoption Using Lifebooks to Explain Complex Issue…

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EP 122 - Senior Living News — Week of November 17, 2025: Seniors Win Tekken Tournaments, Intergenerational Housing Booms & Mini Therapy Horses! 8:26

7d ago8:26

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Welcome back to Senior Living News with Dale Corpus — your weekly roundup of the most surprising, inspiring, and important stories shaping senior living, caregiving, and aging across the U.S. and around the world. This week’s episode is packed with brand-new stories and fresh research your family needs to know: 🔹 1. New dementia research: 5 minutes…

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Momentum Series: Harnessing Collective Intelligence with Content Hurricane's Nick Jain 28:26

10h ago28:26

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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews Nick Jane, CEO of IdeaScale and Content Hurricane. Nick discusses his background in investing and leadership, the founding of IdeaScale, and the importance of innovation management. He shares insights into building a resilient company culture, effective market…

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#772: Contentful CMO Elizabeth Maxson on AI-augmented human creativity in marketing 23:53

9d ago23:53

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With increased AI Adoption, is the most valuable skill for a modern marketer empathy with customers, or is it successfully prompting? Contentful, in partnership with Atlantic Insights, The Atlantic’s marketing research division, recently conducted a study of over 425 marketing decision makers including 103 CMOs. This study, “When Machines Make Mark…

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Our Decision, Our House — The Moment Everything Changed (Season 2 Episode 2) 32:03

9d ago32:03

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In this powerful episode, Nikki & Larry share the pivotal moment they made the decision to open their home — and their hearts — to children in need. From the conversations that led up to it, to the emotions that came with saying “yes,” Season 2 Episode 2 dives deep into what it truly means to create a safe, loving space for others. Listen as they u…

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EP 121 - Before You Hire a Realtor for a Senior’s Home, Watch This 9:01

8d ago9:01

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Before you hire any realtor to sell your aging parent’s home — you need to watch this first. Most families don’t realize that selling a senior’s home is nothing like a typical real estate transaction. It involves care timelines, family dynamics, safety issues, legal complexities, downsizing, emotional resistance, and the need for compassion at ever…