Best Reinvent The Classroom Podcasts (2025)

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From Hello Kitty to Ikigai: When Your Desk Isn't Safe, Where Do You Go? 22:27

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Send us a text This week, we dive deep into a viral story that’s about so much more than a stolen Hello Kitty Funko Pop. We explore boundaries, respect, and why burnout isn’t just about exhaustion—it’s about disillusionment. Plus, Vanessa shares a simple brain hack for instant momentum (spoiler: it involves a sticky note) and walks you through two …

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Vibe coding and the one-person start-up, with Lovable's Anton Osika 21:27

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“Vibe coding” is taking software development by storm, allowing users to build apps by simply chatting with AI. These tools will transform how digital products and companies are created – and who gets to create them. Anton Osika is the co-founder and CEO of Lovable, a vibe coding platform that’s garnered a reported $4 billion valuation since its fo…

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Kids do NOT learn languages faster than adults. That's a MYTH - Dr. Karen Lichtman 1:24:35

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Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. "There's this myth that kids learn faster than adults. Research shows it's not true; adults are actually better language learners" - Dr. Karen Lichtman. Dr. Karen Lichtman recently moved to Binghamton University after ten years training langu…

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From Classrooms to Bookstores: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach 23:01

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“Sometimes you need someone outside of your family and friends to tell you, ‘This part doesn’t make sense,’ or ‘Try it this way.’ That honest feedback is what makes your writing stronger.” – Christine Devane Christine Devane spent 13 years as a second-grade teacher, where she fell in love with story time and noticed something missing on the shelves…

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When Consistency Feels Impossible, but You Show Up Anyway 1:15:15

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Some days, consistency isn’t a choice—it’s a non-negotiable. In this solo episode, I open up about what’s been pulling at me lately, from health challenges to identity shifts, and why I’m still hitting record. I share the behind-the-scenes of staying committed when it feels easier to step back, and how I’m learning to honor both momentum and rest w…

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Building the Hydrogen Economy: Brian DeBruine on Breaking the Clean Energy Logjam 45:48

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Why is hydrogen still missing from most clean energy conversations and what will finally unleash its full potential? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, we sit down with Brian DeBruine, founder of the Colorado Hydrogen Network and host of the Hydrogen NowCast podcast. After a 36-year career at Honeywell Aerospace, Brian ste…

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Rapid Response: Hollywood’s hottest AI partner, with Runway’s Cristóbal Valenzuela 33:11

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AI tools are disrupting all types of creative content, and Runway AI is a pioneer making major waves in Hollywood. In this episode of Rapid Response, Runway’s co-founder & CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela dissects the company’s breakneck growth, the risks and responsibilities of AI tool makers, and how AI is redefining both business expectations and our no…

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Gaslit by Admin: When You Get Blamed for What’s Not Your Fault 22:15

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Send us a text In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson celebrates cracking the Top 250 in Apple Podcasts Career category 🎉 — and dives into a jam-packed episode covering toxic leadership, classroom chaos, Halloween hacks, and how to discover your personal brand that can actually open doors. 🚩 Red Flag Radar kicks off with a jaw-d…

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Eleanor Rigby only Flies Pan Am, With Camille Di Maio 36:04

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From Grid Stress to Resilience: Jae Choi on Redefining Energy Infrastructure 42:11

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The energy transition is colliding with unprecedented demand from AI data centers, fleet electrification, and fast-moving policy shifts. But are developers and operators truly prepared to make projects both technically sound and financially viable? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Jae Choi, VP…

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Ghostbusters & Teacher Burnout: Rejection, Resilience, and Reinvention 21:08

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Send us a text Explore how Ghostbusters can help teachers reframe burnout, build resilience, and take bold steps toward a new career. In this week’s episode of Teachers in Transition, we’re looking at the 1984 movie Ghostbusters through the lens of teacher burnout, career change, and rejection resilience. If you’ve ever felt slimed by endless rejec…

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How Harvey is reinventing legal work with AI 34:19

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Law is one of the oldest professions in the world, a storied occupation steeped in traditions, where innovation can be challenging. Gabe Pereyra wants to change that with the power of AI. As Co-founder and President of Harvey, he’s creating legal AI tools that augment lawyers in their daily work, from drafting proposals to conducting research. Pere…

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You need to master the art of self-reinvention - Jessica Dias 1:02:11

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*This is episode two of our series highlighting education entrepreneurs. New episodes every first of the month. Want to chat with us about your business? Book a free meeting here. "If it doesn't go according to plan, what is the worst thing that could happen that is the minimum I can be satisfied with?" We sit down with entrepreneur Jessica Dias t…

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A Dictionary of the Lost, with Jude Berman 32:47

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“The stories aren’t about violence—they’re about the preciousness of life. Each one is a reminder that this could happen to anyone.” — Jude Berman Jude Berman grew up surrounded by books and cultural diversity, thanks to her refugee parents. After a career in academic research and running independent presses, she turned her attention to her own wri…

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Jan Poetsch: Cracking the Code on Decarbonizing Industrial Heat 43:40

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Industrial heat is one of the biggest blind spots in the energy transition, yet it represents nearly 40% of all industrial emissions. From oil sands and refineries to food processing, pulp and paper, and chemicals, the challenge of decarbonizing heat is enormous. But where most see complexity, Jan Poetsch, Founder and CEO of Arder Energy, sees oppo…

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How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Teaching: The Burnout Cost You Can’t Ignore 19:03

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Send us a text You’re already paying the price - now it’s time to count the cost. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on what it really costs to stay in a job that’s slowly burning you out. From sleepless Sunday nights to surprise pizza party scams, we’re exploring the Three Coins every teacher spends—Time, Mon…

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Arianna Huffington thinks AI could be a GPS for the soul 36:40

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Personal health and wellness tools are on the rise as more people take ownership of their physical and mental well-being. Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post, believes AI is the key to unlocking small behavior changes for healthier living. As CEO and founder of Thrive Global, she has partnered with Sam Altman to launch Thrive AI H…

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From Law to Literature: Melanie Anagnos on Finding Her Voice 27:49

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“Don’t look around—just run your own race. That’s what I’d tell my younger self about writing.”-Melanie Anagnos Melanie Anagnos has worn many hats—waitress, attorney, stay-at-home mom—but her true calling emerged when she pursued her MFA at Sarah Lawrence College. Now, she’s making waves in the crime fiction world with her novel Night Swimming, a p…

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Is a TRULY task-based curriculum possible? - Claudia Fernandez 1:33:00

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Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. From beginner to intermediate in 9 months: yes, it's possible and Claudia Fernandez tells us how. Claudia runs her Spanish program at the University of Illinois-Chicago using a task-based curriculum. One result was bringing fifteen A1 student…

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Breaking the Battery Bottleneck: ION Storage’s Path to Energy Freedom 41:59

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Batteries are the hidden bottleneck in electrification and AI. While chips get the headlines, the energy powering our devices, vehicles, and infrastructure is what ultimately sets the pace of innovation. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems, an…

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How Microsoft is democratizing safe AI 36:21

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Responsible AI is more than a buzzword, it’s a guiding principle at Microsoft. Sarah Bird, Chief Product Officer of Responsible AI, leads the company’s efforts to build and deploy AI products with responsibility at the core. She and her team bring standards across the company’s AI efforts, and have played a central role in building Microsoft Copilo…

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Reclaim Your Time, Rewrite Your Future: Resume Fixes That Get You Hired 23:02

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Send us a text Feeling burned out and overlooked? In this episode, Vanessa shares how to build a Custom GPT that writes your lesson plans and the resume fixes every teacher needs to land interviews outside the classroom. Save hours, cut the stress, and start building your next chapter. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🛠️ How to create a Custom GPT to…

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From Commune to Courage: Deborah Rudell on Memoir, Healing, and Sailing Across the Pacific 45:25

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“Being disillusioned is a very hard place to be in… but I realized my master’s job was to set me free. In the end, that heartbreak gave me the freedom to discover my own truth.” — Deborah Rudell In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with Deborah Rudell, author of Grit and Grace, to explore her extraordinary life. From growing up on the r…

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From Fit Set Pass to Ninja Gyms & Turf Business | Catching Up with Tim Gourlay 54:45

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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I reconnect with longtime friend and returning guest Tim Gourlay, who last joined me back in 2018. A lot has changed since then—both for Tim and for the businesses he’s built. We talk about the transition from Fit Set Pass to Fit Set Ninja, the growth of ninja obstacle sports across Canada, and the surprisi…

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From the Roof to the Classroom: How Schools Are Sparking the Future of Solar 44:35

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Meghan Milo, Director of Energy Solutions, Curriculum and Instruction at Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how solar energy is transforming far more than just rooftops. From budget relief to career readiness, schools across the country are discovering t…

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Resume Detox for Burned-Out Teachers: Career Transition Tips That Actually Work 20:46

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Send us a text Burned out and job hunting? Vanessa shares a powerful story, a time-saving hack, and a no-fluff resume detox to help teachers transition careers with clarity. Learn what to keep, cut, and reframe for your next chapter. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson tackles two traps many teachers face when planning t…

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The power of storytelling in VCs, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang 44:56

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WndrCo is a venture capital firm that views storytelling as the foundation of every successful business, and for good reason. Its founding partner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, helped build DreamWorks into one of the most celebrated animation studios in the world. He is joined at the helm by ChenLi Wang, WndrCo’s managing partner and one of the earliest hir…

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On Craft and Character, with Jackie Thomas-Kennedy 30:20

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“When it goes well, writing feels the way it did when I was eight years old—immersed in the story, not thinking about outcome, just the pure joy of language.” – Jackie Thomas Kennedy Jackie Thomas Kennedy, author of The Other Wife, joins Uncorking a Story to explore the craft of fiction, the role of memory, and the tension between who we are and wh…

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Brad Stutzman: Thriving on the Solar Coaster and Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy 40:42

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The renewable energy industry has never been a smooth ride. Policy swings, financing hurdles, shifting market sentiment, what many call the “solar coaster.” Few leaders know this rollercoaster better than Brad Stutzman, CEO of O3 Energy, a Dallas-based company pioneering commercial and industrial solar solutions. Since founding O3 Energy in 2011, B…

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From Business to Bisping: Canadian Filmmaker Shane Fennessey on Storytelling, Mental Health & Making Docs 58:53

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🎙️ Chasing Common Ground with Shane Fennessey: A Deep Dive into Storytelling, Mental Resilience & Documentary Filmmaking in Canada In this episode, Chris Liddle chats with Canadian filmmaker and documentary producer Shane Fennessey about the power of storytelling, navigating mental health, and building a creative career through persistence, purpose…

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2025 Job Skills Shift: What Teachers Need to Compete in the New Market 25:05

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Send us a text What if the problem isn’t just how many balls you’re juggling—but the whole game itself? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson breaks down a powerful framework to help burned-out teachers stop doing all the things—and start identifying what actually matters. You’ll learn how to tag your tasks as glass, rubber, le…

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Replay: How AI is shaping the job market, with Hilke Schellmann 31:15

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This week, Pioneers of AI is bringing back one of our most thought-provoking conversations: How AI is transforming the job market. Hilke Schellmann, journalist and author of “The Algorithm,” has spent years diving into the impact of AI on who gets hired and moves up – or doesn’t. Revisit this episode where we talk about how and why she began report…

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Grace in Midlife: Carroll Patrizi on Faith, Forgiveness & Thriving Beyond the Rollercoaster 30:42

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ In this powerful Rocking Midlife® Podcast episode, I sit down with Carroll Patrizi — Consultant, Speaker, Podcaster, Ultrapreneur, and passionate mentor of multi-passionate individuals. Carroll shares her heartfelt wisdom on what it means to extend grace to ourselves and others in midlife, especially when navigating …

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Sci-Fi, Superheroes, and the Unknown, with Caitlyn Grabenstein 35:16

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“I wanted to write a character who was a relatable superhero—someone a woman today might connect with, not a god or an alien, but a real person with real struggles.” — Caitlyn Grabenstein In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with author and artist Caitlin Grabenstein, the creative force behind the surreal collage brand Cult Class whose …

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Practice is the Price: What Teaching Taught us about Building a Business 40:53

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*This launches the beginning of a new series of our show: education entrepreneurship. We'll release an additional episode monthly, highlighting entrepreneurial voices in our industry doing great things. Want to chat with us? Book a free meeting here. In this episode, we introduce the series and discuss what it takes to start and run your own busine…

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From Uncertainty to Optimism: REC Solar’s Scott Therien on the Next Era of Clean Energy 47:17

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Scott Therien, Director of Strategic Partnerships at REC Solar, to explore what long-term success really looks like in commercial solar. Scott isn’t just a veteran of the solar coaster. He’s a grounded, clear-thinking voice who has helped REC Solar evolve from …

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Sustainable Fat Loss, Confidence Without Rules & Coaching with Purpose ft. Nolan Vannata 55:13

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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I’m joined by coach Nolan Vannata, who’s on a mission to simplify sustainable fat loss—and show the internet that you can enjoy ice cream and lose weight. We talk about his journey into coaching, what he learned from the Real Coaches Summit, and his takeaways from running an unconventional “Ben & Jerry’s + …

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From Teacher Burnout to Breakthrough: A Knight and Day Guide to Breaking Free 21:50

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Send us a text Stop Saying “Someday” + Teacher Career Transition Tips from Knight and Day Ever notice how “someday” sounds like a plan… until it becomes your excuse? This week, I’m diving into the utterly bananas spy movie Knight and Day—and pulling out some surprisingly relevant lessons for teachers on the edge of burnout. Between Tom Cruise’s cal…

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Inside how The New York Times leverages AI 38:02

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For years, news organizations have walked a fine line between embracing new and emerging technologies and safeguarding their IP and content from those same technologies. The New York Times is no exception when it comes to its relationship with AI. Alex Hardiman, Chief Product Officer of The New York Times, is leading the storied news organization’s…

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Vanishing Act: Jerry Jamison on True Crime, Fake Deaths, and the Art of Reinvention 41:52

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“From the very outset, people thought, ‘This can’t possibly be true.’ But it was—and the deeper we dug, the stranger it became.” — Jerry Jamison In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with award-winning advertising copywriter turned novelist Jerry Jamison, whose latest book Vanishing Act unearths one of history’s most shocking forgotten s…

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Reinvent Curriculum Reform with Mary Ryan and Monica O’Brien 29:48

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In this special episode of the Reinvent the Classroom Podcast, we’re joined by Monica O’Brien and Mary Ryan from Catholic Schools NSW to explore the upcoming 2025 K-12 Curriculum Reform Conference. Together, we unpack what the NSW curriculum changes mean for teachers, leaders, and students, and how schools can prepare for a future that is learner-c…

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Should I Stay or Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Leave Teaching—Without Guilt 3:19

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Send us a text Hey friend, this one's personal. If you’ve ever said, “Maybe I’ll just stick it out one more year,” this episode is your invitation to something different. Not a lecture. Not a pitch. A real workshop. A pause. A chance to breathe. In this short episode, I’m sharing: What I mean by the “Invisible Backpack” and why it keeps you stuck T…

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How Vinnie Campo and Haven Energy Are Reinventing Residential Battery Storage 44:03

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Home energy storage is often misunderstood, expensive, and out of reach for most, until now. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Vinnie Campo, Co-Founder and CEO of Haven Energy, to explore how his team is flipping the traditional model of battery ownership on its head. Drawing from his experienc…

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Reinventing Longevity & Leadership in Fitness Coaching with Zach Pello 49:26

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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, Chris Liddle sits down with longtime coach and family man Zach Pello to unpack two decades of insight in fitness, mental health, personal growth—and how redefining success in midlife reshapes the way you coach. We talk about: * Getting unstuck professionally and personally * Mental health challenges as a co…

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Teacher Burnout, Reinvention, and Resilience: How to Survive Emotional Dodgeball 22:11

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Send us a text What does a ridiculous comedy bout dodgeball have in common with the emotional rollercoaster of being a burned-out teacher? More than you think. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa uses Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story to explore the hidden truth behind teacher burnout, resilience, and identity loss. From flying wrench…

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Back to school: How AI is transforming the classroom, with Sal Khan 42:13

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It’s back-to-school season and questions about how AI is changing the classroom are top of mind for parents, students, and teachers. Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, an education platform that pioneered online learning, is one of the leading voices in the conversation about how AI is shaping education. He joins Pioneers of AI to discuss how A…

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The Gift of Goodbye: Edward Di Gangi on Love, Loss, and Adoption’s Untold Stories 36:22

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“This is not about rejection—it’s about sacrifice.” – Edward Di Gangi Adopted at birth and raised as an only child, Edward Di Gangi never sought the details of his adoption—until a quiet moment in a New Jersey cemetery at age 69 set him on a journey of discovery. That path led to his acclaimed memoir The Gift Best Given, and now to his latest work,…

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From Pajamas to Purpose with Olga Thompson 42:02

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ What happens when an award-winning comedienne, actor, and author known as the “Big Fat Greek Mother” gets real about midlife, menopause, and mental health? Pure magic. In this heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Olga Thompson—comedian, actor, writer, and author of Split Ends a…

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Unlocking Solar for Multifamily: Owen Barrett on Turning Roofs into Revenue 41:50

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Owen Barrett, clean tech entrepreneur, investor, and Founder & President of Shine to talk about the overlooked frontier in renewable energy: multifamily housing. With over a decade of hands-on experience deploying solar PV, energy storage, LED lighting, an…

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After the Classroom: The Adventure You Didn’t Know You Were Ready For 20:48

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Send us a text To Live Would Be an Awfully Big Adventure (Especially After Teaching) In this heartfelt episode, we head to Neverland, but this isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a wake-up call for teachers who feel like they’ve become someone they don’t recognize. We unpack the 1991 film Hook and its surprising resonance for burned-out educators, cr…