Welcome to "The Hummingbird Effect," a podcast dedicated to uncovering the subtle yet powerful ways that small innovations can transform your business. Hosted by Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, this show delves into the stories and strategies behind successful brand building. For over 25 years, Wendy has helped CEOs and business leaders redefine their brands through innovation and compelling narratives. In this podcast, she shares the insights and lessons learned from her e ...
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Join Tim B. as he breaks down the makes applicable the 12 Steps. This limited release podcast will be something valuable for you to return to again and again. Recorded live during a Back To Basics Study over 12 weeks in a classroom setting so you can experience it wherever you are.
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During the more than 27 years that he has been turning the art of communications into the science of remarkable results. Bart has embraced a unique training approach. This podcast helps people transform their communication skills so that they can experience remarkable work success, and more meaningful relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.
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What if everything God has for you is on the other side of your "YES?" This podcast will challenge us to say YES to what God has next! We share stories from Christians and non-Christians that bring people together and build better leaders. Join this community created for healing, hope, and heroes. Hosted by Drew Barker, pastor's son, experienced leader, and former Elevation staff who has seen God do some incredible things and people do some terrible things.
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Intimate conversations with Gail Jones. We provide space and time for you to strengthen your belief in yourself and your dreams. Claiming your worthiness is the foundation for centering us back into our greatness. From this foundation, we build our most amazing lives. Sharing insights and resources from her own journey and others to inspire and help you on your journey. You are worthy.
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Have you considered the lasting impact you’re having on our world? Would you like to Amplify that impact? Welcome to the Amplify podcast where we talk with today’s non-profits and discover how they are making a difference and how you can do the same. With your hosts: Financial Advisor - Josh Tirado and Attorney - David Morgan
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Welcome to TechOver Africa with Wangari Njathi. One woman’s take on the Story of the Rising Digital Economy in Africa. We talk with the expert guests on all things tech. Is the technological uptake in Africa all good, all bad, or in between. Join me as I examine, interrogate, analyze and make sense of policies that guard our interests. Disruption can be messy, where will we be when the dust settles?
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Come as you are with the courage to speak up and tell a better story. A raw and real podcast from two courageous women making an impact in their communities by helping guests share their unique stories. Your hosts Jenny and Sarah are soul sisters with a passion for creating a space for authentic storytelling. Their guests will make you laugh, cry, and leave you with all-the-feels while you learn from thought leaders like entrepreneurs, influencers, coaches, real estate moguls, speakers, real ...
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We explore the unique lives and work of our community's leaders, professionals, and inspirational members--conversations about the challenges, courage, and dedication that are pillars of this community. We share new perspectives, insights, and knowledge about the rare disease that impacts our daily lives and guides our individual journeys. The National MPS Society exists to cure, support and advocate for MPS and ML.
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Peak City CBD was founded by an organic chemist, Matt Weschler. After working in the electron microscopy industry for over 20 years, it was time for a new challenge. The science of CBD, as well as real-life stories of its importance and impact in people’s lives, are what intrigued us and spurred the formation of Peak City CBD. We decided to get more involved in helping people (and pets!). We wanted to help bring something good to the booming, healthful CBD industry. Peak City CBD is doing it ...
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Title Goes Here is the podcast for people who’d rather do than debate. Hosted by Joe Woolworth and Josh Manning from Marketing is Storytelling Studios, this show is your weekly dose of unfiltered, unscripted, and unapologetic water cooler talk. We tackle whatever’s on our minds—current events, creative projects, business ideas, and the random rabbit holes that make for the best conversations. No overthinking. No endless planning. Just real talk between two friends who believe that action bea ...
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This podcast is brought to you by Research Triangle Park, where people + ideas converge. We focus on the intersection of relationships and collaborations throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina. We believe that "better together" is not just a catchy slogan, but the key to sustainability for our growing region will sustain the tremendous growth we are experiencing. Join host Ray Trapp, Vice President of Strategic Engagement for RTF, as he discusses economic development, community eng ...
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Presented by the Heart of Cary Association in collaboration with Podcast Cary. Downtown Cary is buzzing with change — new businesses, fresh faces, and bold ideas — but at its heart, it’s still the place where neighbors wave hello and stories are shared over coffee. The Downtown Cary Show is your front-row seat to the people and passions shaping the soul of our growing town. Each episode, host Joe Woolworth, President of the Heart of Cary Association, and other members of the board sit down w ...
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Founder and CEO of Back To Business and your host, Katie Dunn is here to help you get a job. And she's not just going to share advice on topics in each episode - she is going to tell you EXACTLY how to do it, because "Here's how" are two of her favorite words! Each episode will have three steps to help you win at your job search! Katie will be with you every step of the way on your job search. She has been a career coach and a recruiter. Helping you get your dream job is her number one prior ...
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Bedtime stories from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We read his greatest works set to ambient music and production. Great for listening to before sleep. From the studio at Podcast Cary.
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Becoming a great leader isn't easy. It's not because people don't want to lead well; it's just that there need to be clearer examples of what good leadership really looks like beyond fancy titles and corner offices. You see, the word 'leadership' has kind of lost its meaning for a lot of folks. It's often associated with those who were promoted after being really good at their old jobs, but not necessarily those who are good at leading people—the kind of leaders organizations really need. An ...
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Hosts Rachel Smith (from Rachel's List) and journalist and content writer Lynne Testoni are serving up weekly short bites of advice, tips and strategies, plus special guests, for freelancers who make a living from using their words. We're shooting for 15-minute episodes, but can't promise anything because we can both talk the leg off a chair.
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‘Invest it Best‘ is a new investing podcast where you will hear from expert analysts, advisers and fund managers. The show will provide you with insight as to their views on the market, what they‘re looking at, and importantly why that matters. ‘Invest it Best‘ is proudly brought to you by Wilsons Advisory - one of Australia‘s leading financial advisory firms.
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What you can do to protect yourself from AI - with Joe Pulizzi
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1:03:07This week it's all about AI. Rachel and Lynne discuss the impacts of AI on freelance writing and marketing with Joe Pulizzi, founder of the Content Marketing Institute and The Tilt. During a fascinating (and positive) conversation, Joe offers insights on how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing media and marketing landscape, including: • The impo…
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Big-Biz Strategies Solo Operators Can Steal, with Ashley Cisneros-Mejia
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41:09This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with Ashley Cisneros Mejia, a freelance communication strategist and host of the 'Talk Freelance to Me' podcast. Ashley shares her journey from agency owner to solo freelancer, highlighting the processes and systems she brought into her current business from larger agencies. We also explore: The value of com…
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Embracing Initiative: The Path to Marketing Innovation
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55:46Join Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, as she discusses the power of the Hummingbird Effect with Briana Carter, a seasoned marketing strategist in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Learn how small tweaks in marketing and branding can lead to significant business impacts, from increasing company valuation to c…
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Lucie Robazza on 5 micro-habits to prioritise your health
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41:30This week, Rachel Smith and Lynne discuss essential health habits for freelancers with guest Lucie Robazza. Lucie, a certified health coach and personal trainer, shares practical tips on: Incorporating simple exercise routines The importance of protein-rich diets How to maintain good posture for productivity and long-term health How good health can…
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Marketing without shouting, with Mia Fileman
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39:00This week Rachel and Lynne are chatting with marketing expert Mia Fileman about marketing strategies for freelancers. We talk about: The concept of the 'trust recession' Mia's 'Honest Marketing Method' that emphasises transparency, connection, creativity, and conversation Effective community engagement Unconventional collaborations The importance o…
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From Roots to Revenue: Katie Nelson's Hummingbird Effect
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50:08Join Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, and Hanna as they sit down with Katie Nelson, CEO of Sales Uprising, to discuss the secrets of branding and business development. Katie shares her journey from running a consulting business to becoming a successful business coach, emphasizing the importance of small, consistent innovation…
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Ilise Benun on how to use AI to find clients
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42:17This week Rachel and Lynne talk about how to find clients using AI with their guest, Ilise Benun, a business coach for creatives. In a practical and inspiring chat, Ilise takes us through (step-by-step) how to utilise AI for client acquisition, showing how to find your perfect clients and then how you can reach out. It's a great conversation, talki…
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Nonprofit Insights from Jenn McEwen of United Arts Council
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44:16Join Wendy Coulter, President and CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, as she talks with Jenn McEwen, CEO of United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. Discover how strategic small changes can have a significant impact on marketing, fundraising, and brand building. Learn about the experiences and learnings from Jen's career in arts management, i…
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Perfecting a creative flow as a freelancer – with Steven Puri
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1:08:27This week Rachel and Lynne discuss productivity, creativity, and the concept of flow states with guest Steven Puri, the founder and CEO of the Sukha Company. Steven shares his career journey, from working on visual effects for blockbuster movies to developing an app that helps knowledge workers focus and minimise distractions. We chat about: Why it…
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Content chief Keshnee Kemp on social media, working with Woolworths and setting up an agency
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27:23This week, Rachel and Lynne dive into what's working (and what's not) in social right now with guest Keshnee Kemp - former Head of Content at Woolworths and new agency owner of August One. Keshnee shares insights on: her career journey, from mags to TV to working in client-side and in agencies how traditional media, brand side and agency-side diffe…
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Transforming Your Marketing with Simple Shifts - Bri Hensley
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3 tools to stay focused, finish projects and feel calm, with Claire Emerson
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40:14This week, Rachel and Lynne discuss essential strategies for enhancing freelance productivity with guest Claire Emerson. Claire, a freelance writer and project consultant, shares three key systems that can help you be more productive: • personal kanban • six-week project rounds • structured journaling She says these tools help freelancers manage ta…
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Creating Inclusive and Accessible Content with Zoe Simmons
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29:50This week, Rachel and Lynne explore the importance of creating inclusive and accessible content with award-winning journalist and disability advocate Zoe Simmons. Zoe shares her experiences with chronic illness and disability, discussing how these have shaped her career and advocacy work. Key topics include: The significance of using accessible lan…
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Delegating Your Way to Success: Insights from Home Health Business Owner Kimberly Mitchell
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43:53In this episode, Wendy Colter and Hannah of Hummingbird Creative Group delve into the intriguing conversation with Kimberly Mitchell, owner of Home With Help. Kimberly shares her journey in buying a non-medical home care business, emphasizing that even without a love for marketing, success is possible through strategic delegation. The discussion sp…
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How a services guide will attract clients, with Kendall Cherry
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37:44This week Rachel and Lynne delve into the benefits of having a services guide with guest Kendall Cherry, founder of The Candid Collective. Kendall shares insights on: What a services guide is Creating and utilising a services guide to qualify leads, streamline the sales process, and protect creative energy How a services guide can help build an ema…
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Why Saying "No" Isn't Enough with Maggie Patterson
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43:32This week Rachel and Lynne are joined by Maggie Patterson, creator of BS Free Business and author of 'Staying Solo', talking all about how Boundaries Are a Business Strategy. We explore: The importance of setting firm boundaries in freelance work Strategies to control your schedule How to build a sustainable, stress-free business The benefits of ha…
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Liv Steigrad on 5 things you need to talk about in your business
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38:51This week Rachel and Lynne discuss freelance finances, branding, and ethical marketing with guest Liv Steigrad. Liv, a brand strategist and copywriter, shares her insights on using psychology in branding, the importance of maintaining financial visibility, and offers practical advice for freelancers. We also chat about: How to effectively position …
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When a major life event makes you re-evaluate your career, with Chris Stead
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54:49This week Rachel and Lynne explore how you can use trauma as a catalyst to change your freelance career with guest Chris Stead, an award-winning journalist and content producer. Chris shares how an e-bike explosion in his home and the subsequent fire led to re-evaluating work priorities, embracing family travel, and developing new income streams as…
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What's Coming to Downtown Cary, NC with Bryan Hayes
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33:55Join host Joe Woolworth on the Downtown Cary Show as he interviews Bryan Hayes, the business service manager for the town of Cary, to dive into the town's extensive growth and plans. Discover insights into the Imagine Cary Plan, new developments, and ongoing projects, including the new parking decks and the soon-to-open Lloyd's restaurant. Brian sh…
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Joanna Savill on blending journalism with events
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41:26In this week's episode, Rachel and Lynne chat with Joanna Savill, a bit of a legend in the food industry. Joanna shares her career evolution from subtitle translator to a food journalism icon, including her work with SBS TV and The Sydney Morning Herald. The discussion covers: The transformation of Australia's food media over the years Integrating …
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Jane Manning on being a director and writer for television and film
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52:56This week, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with award-winning director and writer Jane Manning. The discussion delves into Jane's impressive career in television and documentary films, which includes being one of the early female directors on Home & Away (and why programs like that matter), as well as significant projects such as Who Do You Think You…
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Better Homes & Gardens editor Megan Osborne on working in and for magazines
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34:20This week on the podcast, hosts Rachel and Lynne chat with Megan Osborne, editor of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Megan shares her career journey from food writing to leading large-scale content strategies at prominent brands and now to editing Australia's largest circulation (paid) magazine. She discusses: the evolving role of a magazine edit…
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A History of Innovation in Cary with Dr. Katherine Loflin
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27:31Join us as Joe Woolworth, President of the Heart of Cary Association, digs into the fascinating, hidden history of Cary, North Carolina, with Dr. Katherine Loflin. Discover untold Civil War dramas, lost treasures, and the rich cultural tapestry of this unique town. Dr. Loflin, a globally recognized placemaking expert and Cary’s History Ambassador, …
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Everybody Make More Money when You're Nice - Mikki Paradis
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55:16Join us on this exciting episode of the Hummingbird Effect Podcast as we sit down with Mikki Paradis, a trailblazing drywall and paint contractor who has been revolutionizing the construction industry for over 20 years. Mikki shares her journey, from starting her own business at NC State to becoming a respected leader known for her integrity and in…
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Red Flags, Risk & Reward: Plato's Dr David Allen on Global Long/Short Investing
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34:22In this episode of Invest it Best, Ted Richards spoke with with Dr David Allen, Portfolio Manager of the Plato Global Alpha Fund, a high-conviction long/short strategy with a strong track record of generating alpha across global markets. Ted explores David’s unique journey from professional sport to global fund management, and he also dives into: P…
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Stop the Scroll: Evelina Kaganovitch on How Clear Copywriting Lands Clients
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49:26This week, Rachel and Lynne chat with Evelina Kaganovitch, a high-conversion fashion copywriter, about the intricacies and strategies of freelance copywriting. Evelina shares her journey from sustainable fashion to copywriting and discusses the importance of clear messaging over using too much jargon. The conversation covers: Niching down in the fr…
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Sabrina Rogers-Anderson on how to niche down and charge more
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47:32In this episode, Rachel and Lynne delve back into the topic of niching down as a freelancer with Sabrina Rogers-Anderson, a health and fitness writer. The discussion covers the challenges and benefits of finding and committing to a specific niche, how to charge what you're worth, and managing finances. Sabrina shares her journey from generalist to …
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Nadine Nethery on how freelancers can retain customers
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43:15We all know that it's so much easier to keep your existing clients rather than constantly hustle for new ones, so this week Rachel & Lynne are chatting with customer retention expert Nadine Nethery. Nadine, an audience-driven copywriter and retention strategist, discusses the importance of retaining clients over constantly hustling for new ones. It…
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Steven Lewis on using ChatGPT as your marketing brain
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48:38In this episode of The Content Byte podcast, hosts Rachel Smith and Lynne Testoni discuss the impact of AI on freelance writing and marketing with guest Steven Lewis. Steven, a seasoned journalist and copywriter, offers a deep dive into using AI, specifically custom GPT, to streamline marketing tasks for freelancers. He explains: the practical step…
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Juliet Rogers on how to get published and what makes a successful book
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50:14This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne are chatting with book publisher and author's advocate, Juliet Rogers. Juliet talks about the publishing industry, what has changed over the years and how you can push through all the noise if you want to secure a book deal. She also shares: Stories of some of her biggest publishing successes, including to…
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