Best Ed Porter Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 292 Digital Boundaries with Kelsey Green 39:50

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Kelsey Green speak on digital boundaries, for success in both business and life. She thinks this could be a great topic for your listeners! In an age where we are becoming more and more addicted to our devices, our dreams, our focus, our creativity, our work, and our relationships all suffer. She offers listeners strategies for setting some digital…

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Ep 291 Strike Out Suicide Founder Troy Gray Shares His Journey to Educate Others 42:47

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Troy Gray is more than a sports memoir, his story is about survival, fatherhood, and redemption. Inspired by these trials, he founded Strike Out Suicide, empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion, and hope – breaking stigma and saving lives. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrikeOutSuicideNow/ Instagram: https://ww…

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#99 - How to Write Blogs and Emails Prospective Students Might Actually Read w/ Erin Fields from Ologie 1:00:38

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In this conversation, Erin Fields, the marketing director at Ology, discusses her journey in higher education marketing, emphasizing the importance of authentic content and understanding student needs. She shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn for thought leadership, the role of Reddit in gathering student feedback, and effective strategies for em…

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Ep 290 Perseverance From Cult Survivor to Combat Vet to Live TV Director Logan Shares His Story 56:26

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Logan overcame adversity as he grew up poor on the South Side of Chicago, raised in a religious cult that hijacked their minds. By the time he was eighteen, he was suicidal. He ran away joining the Air Force, running from the pain, chasing purpose, escape, anything. But instead, he found war. He served two combat tours in Iraq. Perseverance through…

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David Greenie Green - Adam Ant / Andy Taylor / Reef / Becky Hill / sessions 36:46

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Joining me today is David Greenie Green. Greenie is a British Drummer with a very healthy CV already boasting such names as Sam Fender, Reef, Vant, Ricky Wrwick, Little Comet, Andy Taylor (From Duran Duran ) and most recently he has made up half of the rhythm section for the legendary Adam Ant alongside his rhythmic partner in crime Jola Drums. Joi…

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Zen Box Izakaya: Exit Interview with Owners John Ng and Lina Goh 26:45

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Ep 289 Overcome Adversity in Anil Gupta’s Life After Losing Everything 30:47

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Anil Gupta, Love Doctor, nearly ended his life during a season of despair. That breaking point became his breakthrough—it forced him to discover the power of forgiveness, gratitude, and resilience. From that moment, he rebuilt his marriage, reclaimed his purpose, and dedicated his life to empowering others to do the same. Today, he is a TEDx and Ha…

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Small Group Instruction in the Math Classroom with Natalie Banks 12:34

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Today we sit down with third-grade teacher Natalie Banks to unpack a simple, powerful framework: courage to try small-group instruction, clarity to guide learning with posted intentions and success criteria, and connection to build a community where every student’s voice matters. Natalie explains how she restructured her time, used data to form fle…

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Ep 288 Loss of His Sister, Zander Sprague Discovered His Purpose Helping People 42:40

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Zander Sprague is a compelling storyteller and an expert in personal empowerment, self-help, and overcoming adversity. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a best-selling author, he is a sought-after voice in the self-improvement space. Through his TV show and podcast under the banner of EPIC Choice Media, Zander empowers his au…

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#98 - How Higher Ed Can Steal Apple’s Playbook for Vision, Buy-In, and Brand Momentum w/ Dérecco Lynch from University of Cincinnati 54:24

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In this engaging conversation, Dr. Dérecco Lynch shares his insights on transforming higher education through innovative marketing strategies, storytelling, and building brand affinity. He emphasizes the importance of engaging students and stakeholders by simplifying messaging and creating a culture of collaboration. Drawing parallels with Apple's …

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Ed Roddy Richardson - Jools Holland Orchestra / Sessions 53:35

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Joining me today is Ed "Roddy" Richardson . Ed is a graduate of The Royal Academy Of Music, he has already had an incredible career, equally at home as adrummer for TV and Film Sessions, Orchestras, West End Shows and with amazing artists such as Taylor Swift, RAYE, Noel Gallagher, Van Morrisson, John Wilson, Pixie Lott, Mica Paris, Clare Teal, Gre…

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Ep 287 Overcoming Emotional Abuse and Perseverance Through Grief and Healing with Julie Barth 46:45

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Julie Barth is a writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women-led households in times of crisis. Julie’s memoir, NOTES FROM A BLACKBERRY, is a deeply moving account of love, loss, and resilience, chronicling her journey as a special needs parent while navigating the…

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Ep 286 Entrepreneur Amber McCollum Perseveres with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 25:03

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Amber McCollum shares her journey with MS as an Entrepreneur 💰The Active Income Network 🤖AI Systems Consultant - 📈Zero to 1M 🔔CIO & Fund Manager 🏡 ROA Sales Agent 🎤 Live Experience Creator .Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambermccollum/ You may also contact him through email, [email protected]…

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No 96: Introducing The PGcommons 34:05

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In this week’s podcast, Ed Sluga is joined by Julia Magnuson-Ford and Erika Ewacha to share some exciting news! As many planned giving professionals know, the industry is changing rapidly and facing new challenges as a result. The digital age has made it harder for fundraisers to connect with each other, and smaller charities are finding it difficu…

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Rethinking Literacy with Erin Embon 19:03

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A hard truth sparked this conversation: too many students were reaching middle school unable to read independently at grade level. Erin Embon has spent 34 years across classrooms and leadership roles, and she walks us through how that pattern pushed her to rebuild reading instruction where it matters most. We unpack the data that challenged assumpt…

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Ep 285 Wheels of Change: Life Stories That Motivate Change with Accessibility Advocate Jenna Udenberg 43:31

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Jenna Udenberg is finding purpose through life’s challenges. From navigating a childhood diagnosis of Juvenile Arthritis to becoming a 2020 Bush Fellow, his journey has been shaped by perseverance, timely relationships, and faith. Website: https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Within-My-Spokes-Tapestry-Freedom/dp/B0C9SND…

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Ed Porter: On The Art of Cooking and Rapping and Being Human 1:32:52

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Ed Porter is a creative storyteller who moves fluidly between the worlds of food, music, and media. Born in Mount Vernon and raised in The Bronx, Ed’s journey took him from the kitchens of acclaimed restaurants like Aquavit, Café Beulah, and Sweet Ophelia’s to the screen, where he appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games (Food Network) and Netflix’s Pressur…

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#97 - Reducing Friction in Your Email Nurture Campaigns to Prospective Students w/ Cory Glover 46:41

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In this episode, John Azoni interviews Cory Glover, a Marketing Cloud Manager at the University of Michigan Dearborn, about reducing friction in email campaigns. They discuss the importance of personalization, the challenges of managing email communications, and the impact of strategic changes in messaging. Cory shares insights on improving student…

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Ep 284 Perseverance Hitting Golf Balls in a Thunderstorm Changed Steve Gamlin Life 55:38

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Steve Gamlin helps frustrated entrepreneurs stop Hustling and Grinding to find purpose in their lives through his perseverance Ultimate Life Vision Method. --- What qualifies Steve to speak on Visualization, Vision Boards, Positivity, Motivation, Humor and 'Life Comebacks'? Simple: HE LIVED IT. After blowing up his life (radio career, 1st marriage …

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The Power of Through-Year Assessments with Rachel Porter 13:46

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In today's episode, Rachel Porter, a digital curriculum integration specialist from Indiana, joins us to unpack how through-year assessment can turn scattered checkpoints into a steady engine for student growth. Rachel shares what changed when her district moved beyond one-and-done testing toward domain-level diagnostics that map exactly where each…

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Ep 283 From Rock Bottom to Radiant: How Antoinette Lee Healed Her Chronic Illness 49:10

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Antoinette Lee relied on a walker, service dog, and full-time caregiver, having previously managed her parents’ care before their passing. She wished she’d known more about treatment options to better advocate for them—and for herself. Facing her fifth surgery, with failing organs and no clear path to recovery despite excellent insurance, she hit r…

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Measuring Literacy Development with Dr. Kristen Braatz 13:58

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What if a single test score isn’t telling you what matters most about your readers? We sit down with Dr. Kristen Braatz, AVP of Curriculum and Instruction at Curriculum Associates, to unpack how educators can capture a fuller, more actionable picture of literacy growth. Kristen traces the realities behind stagnant literacy scores and the rising dem…

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Ep 282 IVF after 40: Cheri Bergeron’s Perseverance to Motherhood 48:27

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Cheri Bergeron a woman on a mission—literally. She traded boardrooms for baby dreams when she realized the traditional “happily ever after” wasn’t going to show up. Her ten-year path to motherhood was anything but linear: it spanned foster parenting, multiple rounds of IVF, donor conception, genetic defects, premature birth, and child loss. After b…

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The Secret Identity of Keith Punch w/ Demi Adejuyigbe & Rivkah Reyes 1:07:35

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Demi Adejuyigbe & Rivkah Reyes, both playing for Trans Lifeline, square (dance) off in a battle between creative country line dancers! They put the pedal to the meddle in an effort to solve mysteries from "What's New Scooby Doo?" with the winner earning the bragging rights for whom the donation is dedicated! Cases: Space Ape at the Cape; Lights, Ca…

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Emanuel Harrold - Gregory Porter / De La Soul / We Da People 49:38

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Joining me today is Emanuel Harrold, Educator, entrepreneur, producer, master drummer, two-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Harrold continues to raise the bar with collaborations and touring with the likes of Damon Alburn, Gregory Porter, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, De La Soul and Roy Hargrove. When you think of four words, Emanuel Harrold name com…

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Ep 281 From ICU Trauma to Advocacy: Turning Pain into Purpose with Reasa Selph 35:51

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Reasa Selph, mother, and advocate for patient safety. In December 2023, her 11-year-old son, Nicholas, was discharged from a Dallas-area ER despite clear signs of sepsis. Just two days later, he collapsed in septic shock and spent over a month in the pediatric ICU at Cook Children’s, undergoing multiple surgeries to save his life. Today, Nicholas i…

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Ep 280 Breast Cancer Survivor and Own Your Choices Allison Pazuk Story of Perseverance 52:29

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Allison Pazuk received her cancer diagnosis, her world didn't just tilt – it exploded. But instead of accepting the traditional script, this former math teacher turned real estate investor, and self-proclaimed "perseverance expert", decided to go... well, a little bonkers. And in doing so, she unlocked a blueprint for overcoming adversity and heali…

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#96 - Creating Content for International Students for Recruitment and Retention w/ Chris Rapozo From Stamats 53:00

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Chris Rapozo shares his journey from Germany to the United States, discussing his experiences as an international student and the cultural challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the emotional needs of international students and the role of content in supporting their retention. The conversation also touches on the significa…

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Five Key Strategies To Engage Middle School Students with Naneka Brathwaite 18:29

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Middle schoolers are a different set of students, and it is important to consider how best to engage them in their learning. National Director, Naneka Brathwaite, joins this episode to unpack five key strategies to engage middle school students: make progress visible, fuel autonomy with real choice, keep content relevant to age, build discourse for…

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Behavioral Management: The Secret Curriculum with Dr. Anita Archer 30:28

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Today we sit down with Dr. Anita Archer to unpack how clear, compassionate behavior systems transform a room from reactive to ready. The big shift isn’t about control; it’s about removing guesswork so students know what to do and teachers can teach. To begin, Dr. Archer dives into why behavior management is important. From there, she breaks down ho…

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Ep 279 Breast Cancer Survivor Erica Campbell Shares Her Perseverance Journey 49:09

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Erica Campbell overcoming adversity experience as a breast cancer survivor and advocate. Her story and best-selling book, "The Mastectomy I Always Wanted.". Website: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastectomy-Always-Wanted-Breast-Cancer/dp/1634897099/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18512RXDCL1OH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yd0Wtpp4PpNOd3ZwL…

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Normalizing Feelings: Finding Your Best Self, Every Day with Shannon Allison 14:49

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Feelings walk into class before backpacks do. We sit down with first grade teacher Shannon Allison to explore how simple, repeatable SEL moves turn big emotions into teachable moments and stronger learning. Instead of treating social emotional learning as an add-on, Shannon shows how to weave it into routines that students can use right away and th…

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Hannes Van Dahl - Sabaton 43:38

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Joining me today is Hannes Van Dahl. Since 2013 Hannes has been the powerhouse drummer with Swedish Power metal band Sabaton. Join us as we chat about his career so far from his beginnings through to joining the mighty Sabaton in 2013. we talk about the upcoming new album being released on October 17th, his love for Metallica, epecially the Ride th…

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Ep 278 TAR Syndrome AJ Leitch Shares His Story of Perseverance 58:17

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AJ Leitch shares his journey with TAR syndrome (Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), which causes easy bruising and bleeding, and the absence or underdevelopment of the radius bones in the forearms. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aj.leitch.9 Instagram: https://www.i…

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The Power of Personalized Professional Learning with Stephanie Lawkins 12:58

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In today's episode, Stephanie Lawkins, Vice President of Educator Success at Curriculum Associates, joins to share how rethinking professional learning (PL) to create a more personalized approach creates a much stronger outcome and experience for educators. Instead of long, generic sessions, we explore how role-aware design, data, and smart recomme…

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Ep 277 Two Time Cancer Survivor: How Triathlon Prepares You with Dr Jeffrey Reynolds 42:53

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Dr Jeffrey Reynolds just completed one of the world's most grueling athletic challenges—Ironman Florida—feeling invincible. Six months later, he gets a cancer diagnosis via text while stopped at a traffic light. Then, just as he beat that cancer, he gets hit with a second, more aggressive one. That's his story. But here's the twist: the same mental…

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Strategies for Older Striving Readers with Lisa Mucci 13:41

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Literacy is a lifeline for academic success and lifelong opportunities. For older students still struggling with reading, targeted intervention powerful and transformative. In this conversation with Lisa Mucci, Curriculum Associates' Impact Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction, we explore practical, evidence-based strategies that can make an im…

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Ep 276 Not Enough to Brave Enough, Unlock the Courage Within You Bernice McDonald 44:32

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Bernice McDonald's mission is to help women be brave enough to do hard things - no matter what that is. We all face them. We're surprised by them or live with the long, enduring task of having that hard thing as part of our journey. Most of fear we're "not enough" but she says that it's not about being not enough. It's about being brave enough to f…

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Ep 275 Faith, Fatherhood, and the Frontlines Raising Resilient Kids Marine Officer Olaolu Ogunyemi 39:38

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Olaolu Ogunyemi shares how he turned adversity in numerous circumstances as a U.S. Marine, husband, father, and entrepreneur into purpose. His story equips others to persevere with faith, resilience, and a mission to serve the next generation. Website: https://parent-child-connect.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olaolu.ogunyemi Instagram: h…

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Ep 274 From DUIs to Successful Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, and Speaker Kevin Schouweiler 36:25

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Kevin Schouweiler went from DUIs to a successful entrepreneur. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kev.shoe/ You may also contact him through email, [email protected] Dr James Perdue Professor of Perseverance

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Bruce Becker - Teacher, Educator and Drummer 1:02:01

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Joining me today is Bruce Becker, Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”! Drawing from his more than thirty-year association with drumming guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is carrying on the torch of a unique approach in getting the student to understa…

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Literacy Success Strategies with Amanda Carpena 10:23

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Amanda Carpena, Senior Manager of Enablement Operations at Curriculum Associates, joins today's episode to discuss how schools like KIPP New Jersey and Mat-Su Alaska achieved remarkable reading growth through three strategic shifts anyone can implement! Rather than focusing on deficits, these successful schools reframed their approach to Tier 1 ins…

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Ep 273 The Girl Who Vanished to Survive: How One Jewish Teen Outsmarted Vichy France with John Jay 44:25

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John Jay new book *NINETTE’S WAR* tells the remarkable true story of a young Jewish woman’s survival in Nazi-occupied France — a journey of resilience, identity, and defiance. John brings this story to life with the depth of a historian and the eye of a journalist, drawing on his background as a former *Sunday Times* business editor. Websites: http…

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Saturday Dumpling Co: From Dumpling Home Cooks to Business Owners 1:23:29

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Yo, fam! Peter Bian and Linda Cao, the founders of Saturday Dumpling Co., join us on Niver Niver Land to unpack their journey: from making frozen dumplings during the pandemic to opening their first restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis and expanding into food halls. They share how family recipes, creative risks, and community values shape every dump…

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Rich Redmond - Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry, Bryan Adams, Nashville session player 1:01:30

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Joining me today is Nashville based powerhouse Rich Redmond. Rich is an award winning touring and recording drummer based in Nashville & Los Angeles, he either played/recorded or performed with the likes of Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry and Garth Brooks to name but a few! He was voted country drumm…

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No 95: SPECIAL EPISODE All About Tracey Church 33:25

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In a continuation of PGgrowth’s 15th anniversary, this week’s podcast is all about Tracey Church. Tracey is a Senior Research Consultant at PGgrowth and one of the preeminent prospect researchers in Canada. In addition to her work with over 400 organizations, Tracey was a part-time faculty member at Western University for 15 years and also co-edite…

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Voice Technology with Amelia Kelly 13:25

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The power of voice technology in education lies not just in its convenience, but in its ability to understand every child, regardless of accent, dialect, or background. In this enlightening conversation with Amelia Kelly, VP of Data Science at Curriculum Associates and head of AI Labs, we explore the fascinating intersection of linguistics, artific…

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Ep 272 Unlocking Potential for a Purpose Driven Life Through Challenges with Dean Taylor 42:21

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Dean Taylor is a true example of perseverance and resilience, having overcome personal and professional challenges to become a leader in his field. He now helps others transform their lives by breaking free from mediocrity and unlocking their potential. He speaks powerfully about overcoming adversity, the importance of daily habits, and how to deve…

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Building Connections in Literacy Classrooms with Kheshana Woods 15:58

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In today's episode, Kheshana Woods, National Director at Curriculum Associates, shares her profound insights on creating a true "home away from home" for students in literacy classrooms. Drawing from her experience as a classroom teacher, Kheshana paints a vivid picture of what belonging looks like. "When children know you love them, when you take …

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No 94: SPECIAL EPISODE All About Suzanne Bone 23:13

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In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on Suzanne Bone, Senior Consultant at PGgrowth and a trailblazer in hospital foundation fundraising. With over three decades of leadership as the inaugural—and for 31 years, the only—CEO of the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital, Suzanne has built a legacy of progressive impact and fundraising succes…