Best Sue Collins Podcasts (2025)

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Anaïs Mitchell: 2019 Pre-Broadway interview on Hadestown, Lamb Rearing, and Untangling Third Wave Feminism (REISSUE), ep. 312 51:22

14h ago51:22

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) Listening back, I feel like this 2018 interview with Anaïs Mitchell holds up. Originally published on Jan…

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How Rebecca Shepard Got To A $3k+ Average In Rural Small Town Kansas By Using Tik Tok (Re-Release) 1:00:17

21h ago1:00:17

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing out interview with Kansas-based senior photographer Rebecca Shepard. Rebecca has managed to reach a $3k+ average even though her business is in a small town. Listen in as Rebecc…

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Replay: Jimmy Don Robinson 1:19:37

4d ago1:19:37

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On the night of October 1, 1976, just one week after celebrating his 21st birthday, Jimmy Don Robinson vanished from Elmore City, Oklahoma. Though he no longer lived at the family home, Jimmy stopped by around midnight. His mother had just returned from a late shift and was preparing dinner. Jimmy chatted briefly with his family, and during that ti…

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Morgan Toney on Circles, Elders, and Phil Collins, ep. 311 1:00:58

8d ago1:00:58

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Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…

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How Heather Wanninger Went from $20k To $100k A Year Through Her Senior Photography Business (Re-Release) 58:40

9d ago58:40

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing our very special interview with Illinois-based photographer Heather Wanninger. Heather went from making $20k a year to $100k and climbing through her senior photography business.…

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Larry Riegel Part 2: Dusting off the Case 59:23

11d ago59:23

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Last week, we brought you Part 1 of Larry Riegel’s story. You learned about Larry’s life, career, and sudden disappearance from Yakima, Washington, around Christmas in 2009. On Christmas morning, Larry spoke with his mother, and around 4 PM that afternoon, he had a conversation with his son, Brian. But when Brian called back later that evening, Lar…

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Kris Delmhorst: Inching Forward through Sleepless Nights, ep. 310 52:20

15d ago52:20

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Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …

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Master Photographer & Educator Scott Robert Lim Teaches Us His Secrets! (Re-Release) 54:26

16d ago54:26

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing our interview with master photographer and educator Scott Robert Lim where he tells us all about his journey and his business! Scott has been awarded with more than 70 internatio…

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Jorge Calisto - Time To Move On 35:59

16d ago35:59

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Jorge Calisto is synonymous with all things Portuguese. The visionary behind Calisto, Senhor Fast Foods, The Sauce Kitchen and Allegiance Properties co-owner, to name a few. Listen to Jorge’s secret to moving on in business, why you can mix cigars & a rigid training schedule to a unique take on the Bible. Host: Christél Rosslee-Venter Want to find …

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Larry Riegel Part 1: Shifting Narratives 1:10:04

18d ago1:10:04

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It was Christmas 2009 when 57-year-old Lawrence Riegel vanished from Yakima, Washington. Larry had plans to visit his family the day after Christmas, but he never showed up, which was completely out of character for Larry. He was known for always arriving with his famous peach pie in hand. At the time, Larry was living with his girlfriend, Ladena, …

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Sara Watkins on I'm With Her's Witchy AF New Record, ep. 309 54:09

22d ago54:09

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Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…

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How Kirsten Belloni Maintains a High Sales Average in Alaska 55:51

24d ago55:51

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, host, photographer & educator Nikki Closser interviews Alaska-based photographer Kirsten Belloni. Listen in as Kirsten talks in depth about how she maintains a high sales average in Alaska and how…

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Nicholas Downey 1:02:12

25d ago1:02:12

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In late February 2023, 37-year-old Nicholas Downey rented a car in Florida to visit his wife in Mississippi. While he made it there safely, the visit was brief, as Nick needed to return to Florida and drop off the rental car. During his drive home, he spoke to his wife one last time. After that call, he vanished without a trace. Nick's disappearanc…

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Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris on THE Three Shoes, Alchemy and Weeding out Baddies, ep. 308 57:54

29d ago57:54

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Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris talk to Lizzie and Cindy for Basic Folk on-board the Cayamo cruise in front of a live audience. We get down to business in addressing NICE things by asking Mary what kind of shoes she's wearing – as she has a reputation for enjoying the good stuff, especially on her feet. After that, we asked and Jaimee Harris enthus…

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From School Teacher To A $4500 Sales Avg with Whitney Collins (Re-Release) 53:00

30d ago53:00

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special interview with photographer Whitney Collins. Unlike many other past guests on the podcast, Whitney actually built her photography business while working full tim…

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On Location Newborn & Family Photography with Elena Blair (Re-Release) 54:47

1M ago54:47

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today's on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special interview with newborn and family photographer Elena Blair. Listen in as Elena talks about how she runs her business, how she always maximizes her location shoot…

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Replay: Sandy Rea 1:05:05

1M ago1:05:05

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This episode originally aired on April 6, 2020. On the night of September 19, 1984, 17-year-old Sandy Rea was last seen at the Windsor Bowling Alley in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Her cousin, who was working there at the time, had a brief conversation with her. Sandy then made a phone call, though it’s still unclear who she contacted. Sandy mentioned to her…

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Susan Werner on Defining Hard Work, Paid Vacations, and Relaxing as Indie Musician, ep. 307 46:29

1M ago46:29

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The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a "paid vacation." Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance be…

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Herman Bezuidenhout - Age Is Just A Number 51:53

1M ago51:53

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Herman Bezuidenhout is a Global Trade and Foreign Exchange Specialist, Founder/CEO of BeztForex and an Amazon Best-Selling Author of Is This Place Too Small for Me? focusing on business strategy and personal growth. With 41+ years of international banking, including CEO of FNB International Banking there are Herman knows his field inside and out. W…

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Joseph "Joe Lupo" Rulli Part 2: Escape or Execution? 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

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Last week, we shared Part 1 of Joseph “Joe Lupo” Rulli’s story. You learned about his rise in the boxing world at a young age, his battle with Polio that tragically ended his career too soon, and Joe’s eventual rise within the mafia. For a while, things were looking good for Joe, but by April of 1971, a mafia turf war was raging. Several of Joe’s a…

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Ep4: Navigating the Money Subject' with Coreena Dutton 11:34

1M ago11:34

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In this episode, Sue Reeve from Consider it Done sits down with Coreena Dutton, a financial adviser from Integrity 365, to dive into the often emotional and deeply personal world of money. From navigating the pressures of supporting ageing parents to making empowered decisions for your future, Coreena shares how a strong money mindset is key to fin…

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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306 34:55

1M ago34:55

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Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Austin, Texas home-base has been unconventional. Onboard the Cayamo cruise earlier this year, we talked to Jon about his childhood experiences, including fetching water with friends and "We Are the World,"…

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How Aaron Jay Young Went From $150 To $2500 Per Shoot (Re-Release) 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing a very special interview with portrait & fashion photographer Aaron Jay Young. Listen in as Aaron tells the story of how he raised his prices and went from a $150 to a $2500 aver…

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Joseph "Joe Lupo" Rulli Part 1: A Marked Man 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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On April 20, 1971, 39-year-old Joseph Rulli, also known as Joe Lupo, mysteriously disappeared from Closter, New Jersey. That day, Joe was hosting a party when he stepped out briefly for an errand but never returned, prompting his wife to report him missing. Days later, Joe's car was discovered in Jersey City, riddled with bullet holes and stained w…

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Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show 'H…

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Working Full-Time While Shooting Fine Arts Drag Portraits with David Franco (Re-Release) 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing our very special interview with L.A-based fine arts photographer David Franco. David creates absolutely gorgeous fine arts drag portraits but also works a full time job for the …

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Cynthia Robison 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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In September 2007, 38-year-old Cynthia Robison left Stockton, California, in the company of a truck driver. The two traveled to Florida, and it’s documented that they were there in early to mid-October. On October 15, Cynthia called her mother, Carolyn, from Connecticut, sounding frantic. She claimed to have witnessed the truck driver shoot someone…

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Gerhard Moolman - The Economy of Faith 58:24

2M ago58:24

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Gerhard Moolman, is the Founder & CEO of ALTSA, the leading commercial and industrial LED Lighting Solutions provider in Africa, as well as the largest lighting replacement company in Africa. But, as they say in the commercials, that’s not all. In December last year, Gerhard undertook a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, covering over 4000 kilome…

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Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304 46:20

2M ago46:20

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The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and oversharing. The patriarch of the Wainwright folk dynasty (which includes Rufus, Martha, their late mother Kate McGarrigle, as well as Lucy and her mother Suzzy Roche), Loudon reflects on the balance betw…

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How Tyler Clement Got A $1900 Sales Average Listening To The Portrait System Podcast 55:49

2M ago55:49

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today we are back with a very special guest! Tyler Clement got inspired by The Portrait System Podcast to start his own business photographing women and now has a $1900 sales average! We're so thrilled to be interviewing Tyler today in …

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Nicholas Marion Part 2: Breaking Point 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Last week, we brought you Part 1 of Nicholas Marion’s story, and you learned about his life growing up in the Orlando, Florida, area and his eventual move to British Columbia after marrying a woman from there. After relocating, the distance between Nick and his loved ones in the U.S. seemed to widen. In retrospect, Nick appeared increasingly isolat…

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Olivia Ellen Lloyd: West Virginia to Brooklyn, Finding Ground in Water, ep. 303 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water. She shares how it has been a source of grounding and calmness in her life, from childhood memories spent on the Potomac River to her current love for the ocean, these elements have shaped her artistic…

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Diving Deep Into Marketing & Personal Stories with Sophia Barrett (Re-Release) 43:42

2M ago43:42

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today we are back with a special re-release of Part 2 of Sophia Barrett's interview! Listen in as we dive deep into Sophia's "Why" and into the ins and outs of her business and marketing strategy. Don't miss out in this amazing follow-u…

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Nicholas Marion Part 1: Beneath the Surface 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

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On the morning of June 30, 2024, at around 6:30 AM, 38-year-old Nicholas Marion left a property he was staying at in Youbou, British Columbia, to go for a walk. However, Nick never returned, and his phone was left behind, making it impossible to contact him. Nick, along with his wife Dory, had traveled to Youbou, a peaceful community nestled along …

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Bonnie "Prince" Billy On Making Nashville Musical Magic, ep. 302 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and genres. Hailing from and still living in Lexington, KY, in our Basic Folk conversation Will reflects on his journey from a young artist struggling to find his place in the music world to a seasoned musician who embrace…

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How Sophia Barrett Got Her Starting Price To $4500 (Re-Release) 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ Today on this special re-release of The Portrait System Podcast, host Nikki Closser interviews Atlanta-based photographer Sophia Barrett. Sophia creates amazing custom sets for her clients and her work is absolutely stunning. It is no s…

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Charissa "Hazel Grace" Caster Part 2: Through the Cracks 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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Last week, we shared Part 1 of Charissa Caster’s story. You learned that in July 2024, Charissa vanished without a trace. Her belongings were discovered along a roadside in Edmonds, Washington, prompting law enforcement to notify her family. Days later, her car was found abandoned approximately 50 miles away in Sequim, Washington. Surveillance foot…

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Going From $50 to $6500 Minimum Per Photoshoot with Damaly Shepherd (Re-Release) 54:00

3M ago54:00

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ On today's special re-release, our guest is New York-based photographer Damaly Sheperd! Damaly is an amazing conversationalist and an incredible photographer who built her business very fast and went from $50 to $6500 minimum per photos…

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Rose Cousins & Edie Carey: Bast Friendship, Music, and the Art of Spatula-ing Life, ep. 301 1:25:31

3M ago1:25:31

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Rose Cousins and Edie Carey's friendship has blossomed for over two decades. On the occasion of Rose releasing her new album, 'Conditions of Love - Vol 1,' the pair appear on Basic Folk to discuss the new music. They reflect on their early days and their first meeting as well as the ways they’ve influenced each other's careers and personal growth. …

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Charissa "Hazel Grace" Caster Part 1: Chaos Puzzle 1:12:59

3M ago1:12:59

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In late July 2024, 32-year-old Charissa Caster vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a trail of unsettling clues. Her disappearance came to light when her belongings were found scattered along a roadway in Edmonds, Washington. Shortly after, her car was discovered abandoned near Sequim, WA, roughly 50 miles away. The last confirme…

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Tersia Burger - The Business of Stepping Stones 44:37

3M ago44:37

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In this episode of Expedition Business, we delve into the inspiring journey of Tersia Burger, CEO of Stepping Stone Hospice. Founded in 2013, this Alberton-based hospice was born from a deeply personal promise Tersia made to her late daughter, Vicky, who suffered from Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Vicky’s dying wish was for her mother to create a haven …

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Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots, ep. 300 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

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When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good "for a ten year old." The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she'd learned enough. He gave her realisti…

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Basic Folk Presents: Folk Files: Shady Grove 25:27

3M ago25:27

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Folk Files is a podcast hosted by Olivia Harding that seeks to uncover the mysteries of folk music through the ages and dive deep into the tangled history of murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and other music th…

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How to Infuse Your Own Lifestyle Into Your Marketing with Chris Orwig (Re-Release) 1:06:29

3M ago1:06:29

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ On today's special re-release, we feature our interview with Santa Barbara-based photographer Chris Orwig! Chris is an accomplished photographer who learnt to infuse his own lifestyle into his business and marketing. He is a truly inspi…

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Replay: Toby Anderson 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

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At just 16 years old, Toby Anderson found himself tangled in a web of trouble. His teenage years were marked by hardship, pushing him to act out in ways that strained his relationships. Sent to a juvenile facility in Northern California, Toby was shuffled between different family members, struggling to find stability. Then, without warning, he vani…

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Overcoming Frustration & Unlocking Success with Sissela Johansson (Re-Release) 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/ In this week's special re-release, host Nikki Closser interviews Connecticut-based photographer Sissela Johansson. Sissela is originally from Denmark and had to rebuild her business in the U.S. Listen in as Sissela tells the story of ho…

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Gary Louris talks to Mark Erelli on Songwriting, Late in Life Love, and Technology, ep. 299 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band from Minnesota.” The Jayhawks are pioneers of roots rock, alt-country, and Americana. Whatever you wanna call it, they’ve been making records where rock, pop, country, and other forms of American roots music overlap since the mid-1980s. But Louris’…

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Shannon Merry 1:06:39

3M ago1:06:39

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It was Easter Sunday in 2013 when Shannon Merry's family last heard from her. During a phone call with her mother, who was in North Carolina while Shannon was in Ronkonkoma, New York, they had a disagreement, and the conversation ended on a sour note. After the call, Shannon's mother did not hear from her again and assumed that her daughter was ups…

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Lilly Hiatt: Driving Tunes and Life Lessons, ep. 297 44:50

3M ago44:50

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Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt has an interesting way of working melodies and a down to earth way of telling stories about her life and about how she sees the world. All of her albums have cool, crunchy guitar parts that take folk songwriting to a new rockin' level. On her new album 'Forever,' Hiatt's diverse influences are woven into songs that tou…

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Chantelle Botha - Stop Asking Why & Start Asking What's Next 51:10

3M ago51:10

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Chantelle Botha, also known as The Catalyst, is a powerhouse of transformation and unapologetic authenticity. Having overcome addiction twice and rebuilt her life with purpose, she now empowers others to reclaim their true identity. She is the author of Phoenix Rising and creator of Reclaim the Flame, a journey designed to help women embrace their …

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