Best Olivia Baker Podcasts (2025)

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny: Olivia's shocking surprise, Jenny's washing machine woes+ our award-winning week 45:43

1d ago45:43

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Olivia had a secret—and not the bad kind. This week on A Fresh Story, she shares a joyful surprise: after quietly enrolling in and completing a certification, she’s now a certified divorce coach. For someone who’s spent years writing about divorce, supporting others through it, and building an entire support ecosystem, it wasn’t about adding anothe…

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From Grief to Giant Cookies: How Chloe Sexton Built Her Family and Her Brand 42:02

3d ago42:02

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Chloe Sexton didn’t plan on becoming a mom—or a business owner shipping massive cookies across the country. But life has a way of rewriting the script. When Chloe’s mother was diagnosed with brain cancer and later became pregnant, Chloe stepped up to help raise her baby sister, Charlotte. Years later, that unexpected bond transformed into guardians…

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Laurie Barton talks her early season success, her love for yogurt, the transition to the Atlanta Track Club and more! 1:08:22

4d ago1:08:22

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Laurie Barton talks her early season success and how it’s given her confidence, her love for yogurt, transitioning to the Atlanta Track Club and how she’s adjusting, the importance of her faith and how it’s impacted her, her ultimate BBQ plate, advice for younger runners and more! Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube: L…

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Episode 1612 - Check These Out! 30:40

4d ago30:40

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Jimmy has more recommendations for you! Some comic books, some TV, some film...maybe SOME things you might like! Let us know what you think if you've checked them out. And if you have any recommendations of your own. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny: we're a little emo this week 49:05

9d ago49:05

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There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when sisters talk—not about the big milestones, but about the quiet moments in between. In this emotional and deeply honest episode of A Fresh Story’s Weekly Wrap-Up, Olivia and Jenny invite listeners into one of those rare, intimate conversations where laughter and longing intertwine. What begins as pla…

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AI as Co-Creator: Redefining the Marketing Process with Pierre Berard 53:05

9d ago53:05

53:05

How will AI impact marketing teams, agencies, and processes? While 85% of marketers report using AI tools, they struggle to integrate AI into the workplace. How can you make work? We’re joined by Pierre Berard, former China hand and a senior marketing executive who’s led some of the world’s top luxury and consumer brands and is now the founder of a…

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Fresh Reads: Family & Other Calamities: A Novel by Leslie Gray Streeter 14:37

12d ago14:37

14:37

In this episode of A Fresh Story, we sit down with Leslie Gray Streeter—journalist, memoirist, and now debut novelist—to unpack the heartbreak, humor, and honesty woven into her new book, Family and Other Calamities. With wit and grace, Leslie shares how she turned personal loss and professional scandal into fiction that cuts close to the bone. We …

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny: How Warm Socks and Ice Makers Got Us Through This Week 51:29

16d ago51:29

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In this episode of Weekly Wrap-Up, hosts Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen of Fresh Starts Registry share an engaging and heartfelt reflection on the week's events. They kick things off with the exciting news that their podcasts have been named semifinalists in the Quill Podcast Awards, highlighting their deep commitment to creating impactful and com…

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Josh Thompson talks his mentality that has led to his consistency in running, his skillset as a basketball player, how his family inspires him and more! 52:39

16d ago52:39

52:39

Josh Thompson talks his go-to McDonald’s order, his mentality that has led to his consistency in running, his basketball skills and if any other runner could challenge him on the basketball court, being a coach at Utah Tech, how his family inspires him and more! Episode link in bio. Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: YouTube:…

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The Emotional Journey of Being a Gestational Surrogate with Emily Westerfield 47:34

18d ago47:34

47:34

Emily Westerfield’s journey into surrogacy began not with a grand plan, but with a simple, profound desire to help others. After experiencing her own ups and downs with pregnancy, Emily found herself drawn to the idea of carrying a child for another family—a selfless act of compassion and strength. Her story unfolds with heart and honesty as she sh…

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Episode 1611 - Mining Thunderbolt Sins in the Underworld Go! 21:36

19d ago21:36

21:36

Reviews: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, Teen Titans Go!, The Walking Dead: Dead City s2 premiere, A Minecraft Movie, Sinners, Thunderbolts* Some TV/film catch-ups! Jimmy crams in a bunch of things for his viewing pleasure and your listening delight. Did you see any of these? What were your thoughts? Let us know! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks …

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Episode 1602-1610? - FCBD Random Reads! 22:57

19d ago22:57

22:57

Reviews: All In 2025 Special Edition #1, Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1, Fantastic Four/Giant-Size X-Men #1, Speed Racer #0, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures/Avatar: The Last Airbender #1,Disney Stitch! #1 It's a Free Comic Book Day review special! Jimmy chose 6 random FCBD books to review. Some good lead ins into their upcoming series. But what'…

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Juliette Laracuente-Huebner talks winning the Big 12 title in the pentathlon while injured, excitement for the outdoor season and more! 1:05:00

23d ago1:05:00

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Juliette Laracuente-Huebner talks winning the Big 12 title in the pentathlon while injured, finding her identity outside of track, Skyline Chili, Whataburger vs. Burger King, persevering through adversity, excitement for the outdoor season, how her major in school has helped her and more! Episode link in bio. Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the fo…

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny: Walking Pads, Plagiarism, and Coffee Table Drama 49:16

23d ago49:16

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In this episode of the Weekly Wrap-Up, Olivia and Jenny reflect on their week, sharing personal updates, business insights, and reflections on growth and resilience. They kick off the episode by talking about the importance of having an agenda and how the weather can shape their productivity and mood. Jenny shares the experience of buying their fir…

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Decoding Brand China Using Semiotics: Panos Dimitropoulos 56:07

25d ago56:07

56:07

How can brands visually connect with Chinese consumers? What cultural codes effectively resonate with consumers, leading to trial and purchase? Today, we speak with Panos Dimitropoulos, a seasoned semiotician and cultural strategy expert. Panos helps brands connect culturally in China. He spent over a decade in China, leading Kantar's cultural inte…

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A Mother’s Worst Nightmare: Baylie Grogan, Shawnee Baker, and the Paperwork That Could’ve Changed Everything 48:25

27d ago48:25

48:25

It began with a mother’s intuition, an uneasy text from her daughter, and a phone call that would shatter the world as she knew it. In this unforgettable episode of A Fresh Story, Shawnee Baker walks us through the life-altering days that followed a tragic accident involving her daughter Baylie Grogan, a brilliant pre-med student with her entire fu…

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny: Summer Camp Woes, Mindset Breakthroughs & What Not to Say in Emails (kinda) 46:19

30d ago46:19

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In this week’s jam-packed episode of The Weekly Wrap-Up, Olivia and Jenny catch you up on all the behind-the-scenes wins, woes, and wisdom. From award nominations to media features to the eternal struggle of finding a summer camp that actually has spots left, this episode is equal parts celebration and commiseration. Jenny shares the thrill of a lo…

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Episode 1601 - Kathleen Kim (Sesame Street's Ji-young)! 1:21:45

1M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Jimmy sat down with famed Sesame Street puppeteer Kathleen Kim! Kathleen is the voice/puppeteer for the first Asian-American puppet on Sesame Street, Ji-young. They talked about how she got into puppetry, her early love of muppets, working with Awkwafina, how she finds her character voices, growing up Korean-American, fave foods, K-pop and so much …

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Episode 1600 - Remembering the Early Podcasting Years w/ Charlito (Indie Spinner Rack)! 1:32:13

1M ago1:32:13

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Jimmy and Producer Joe celebrate their 1600th episode w/ a long and fun talk! They chat about favorite moments and guests, current likes in comics/TV/film/streaming and more. Old pal Charlie LaGreca aka Charlito of the former awesome Indie Spinner Rack joins us for the last 30 minutes to reminisce about the early days of podcasting, the podcast are…

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Tina Muir: End of an Era - R4R 439 23:41

1M ago23:41

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Tina has been a podcast host for a decade; first on Runners Connect’s “Run to the Top,” then since 2017 on her own award-winning show, “Running for Real.” Inspiring interviews and deep friendships have come out of the experience, but now, she has decided, it’s time to move on. She’ll be focusing on her passion for environmentalism, especially throu…

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Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny: Books, Business, and a Little Bit of Chaos 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Welcome to Weekly Wrap-Up with Olivia and Jenny! This week, Olivia and Jenny are pulling back the curtain and letting you all the way in! 🎤✨ Listen in as they chat about the real story behind launching this podcast idea (spoiler alert: it started with a casual convo and a big dream), the highs and lows of running a bootstrapped startup, and why com…

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Episode 1599 - Top 3 Multiplied! 26:40

1M ago26:40

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Jimmy and Producer Joe have some recommendations for you! Joe's are eclectic and awesome as always. Jimmy's are of course also great! All good stuff for you to check out. A cool mix of books, comics, TV, film and music. Give them a shot if you're interested! You just might like them as much as we do. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 1598 - Ooh! More Comic Book Reviews! 20:50

1M ago20:50

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Reviews: Absolute Flash #1-2, GI Joe: Silent Missions - Beachhead/Jinx/Roadblock/Spirit, Golden Rage: Mother Knows Best #1, Vatican City #1 Jimmy does some catch-up on some comic books. We get superheroes, soldiers, bad ass older ladies and vampires. What a mix! Does Absolute Flash continue the awesomeness of the great new line from DC? Do the GI J…

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Erika Kemp talks how staying the course paid off, celebrating the small wins, early 2000's commercials and more! 1:17:51

1M ago1:17:51

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Erika Kemp talks finding consistency by staying the course, flip-phones, why she values the small wins, the importance of representation and being the fastest U.S.-born Black female marathoner, the value of a dollar, Chipotle and Moes, early 2000’s commercials and more! Episode link in bio. Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms: …

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Episode 1597 - Wow! More TV/Streaming Reviews! 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Reviews: Andor s2 premiere, Black Mirror s7, Daredevil: Born Again s1, Doctor Who s15 premiere, The Last of Us s2, Lazarus s1, Super Duper Bunny League series premiere, The Wheel of Time s3. Jimmy does some catch-up on TV/streaming shows and boy howdy are some of them heavy! But some are lighter which balances it all out. Does Andor season 2 hold u…

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How Trystan Reese Became a Dad, an Advocate, and a Voice for Trans Families 34:33

1M ago34:33

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When Trystan Reese received a call from a social worker about two toddlers in need of a home, he and his partner made a decision that would change everything—they said yes. What followed was a beautifully complex journey into parenthood as a transgender man, one shaped by love, learning, and the fierce desire to build a family rooted in connection.…

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Tapping into China's Wellness Revolution: Strategic Opportunities for Brands with Henry Shen 47:58

1M ago47:58

47:58

China has become a country obsessed with wellness. Over the past few episodes, we have had several guests highlight the growing importance of wellness, whether it relates to fitness or changes in the country's demographics. We thought we'd take the opportunity to take a deeper look at wellness. According to a McKinsey study, 87% of Chinese consumer…

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Kelly Roberts: If You Lose Joy, We’ve Lost the Battle- R4R 438 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Kelly Roberts has inspired other runners by sharing her running journey online since long before the word “influencer” entered the popular lexicon. In Tina’s final interview before “Running for Real” goes on hiatus, she and Kelly reflect on their journeys as trailblazers in social media. While Kelly is Tina’s final guest (at least for a while), she…

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Episode 1596 - KICx: Peter Rostovsky! 41:06

2M ago41:06

41:06

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY to attend the 2nd annual Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Producer Joe produces it with friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Michael Rowe. It's held in a small spot in a church w/ over 40 exhibitors. Jimmy got 4 interviews with the likes of Jeremy Holt, Annie Dwyer, Jonathan Baylis and Peter Rostovsky. In this episode,…

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Episode 1595 - KICx: Jonathan Baylis! 20:22

2M ago20:22

20:22

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY to attend the 2nd annual Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Producer Joe produces it with friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Michael Rowe. It's held in a small spot in a church w/ over 40 exhibitors. Jimmy got 4 interviews with the likes of Jeremy Holt, Annie Dwyer, Jonathan Baylis and Peter Rostovsky. In this episode,…

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Episode 1594 - KICx Recap! Interviews w/ Jeremy Holt & Annie Dwyer! 39:05

2M ago39:05

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Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY to attend the 2nd annual Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Producer Joe produces it with friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Michael Rowe. It's held in a small spot in a church w/ over 40 exhibitors. Jimmy got 4 interviews with the likes of Jeremy Holt, Annie Dwyer, Jonathan Baylis and Peter Rostovsky. In this episode,…

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Simple Tips to Support Your Teen: Empowering Your Teen to Feel like a Leader with Lorraine Connell 11:25

2M ago11:25

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When Lorraine Connell stepped into the classroom, she didn’t expect her most profound lessons on leadership to come from the very students she was there to guide. But over the years, it became clear: the traditional model of leadership—titles, hierarchy, perfection—wasn’t serving the teens she worked with. In this episode of A Fresh Story, Lorraine…

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Family, Rewritten: How Olivia Howell Created Her Own Definition of Home 17:56

2M ago17:56

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When Olivia Howell’s life took an unexpected turn, she found herself standing at the edge of everything she thought family was supposed to be. In the aftermath of her divorce, she wasn’t just rebuilding a household—she was rebuilding an identity, a rhythm, and a new kind of love for her children and herself. In this episode of A Fresh Story, Olivia…

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Jess McClain talks excitement for the Boston Marathon, the joy in uplifitng others, why the millennial era is the best era and more! 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

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Jess McClain talks good burgers, finding grace in her journey, the joy in uplifting and supporting others, prioritizing the things that bring the most joy and the lessons learned early in her career, working as an Executive Director and Marketing specialist the non-profit sector and her passion for it, her excitement for the Boston Marathon, why th…

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Episode 1593 - KICx Special w/ Producer Joe/Cris Livecchi/Kevin Michael Rowe! 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

Reviews: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1, Adventure Time #1, Doom's Division #1, The Last Boy #1, Universal Monsters Presents: The Mummy #1 Producer Joe comes back to co-host this special episode. Jimmy welcomes him and his fellow KICx (Kingston Indepent Comic Expo) co-founders Cris Livecchi and Kevin Michael Rowe. It's the 2nd year of the expo and …

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When Home is a Person: Building a Family from Miles Apart with Jenny Dreizen 18:30

2M ago18:30

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What happens when love finds you across an ocean? In this episode of A Fresh Story, Olivia Howell sits down with her sister, Genevieve Dreisen, to talk about the beautifully complex journey of building a life—and a family—across continents. From a chance meeting in Scotland to the quiet triumphs of long-distance love, this is a story that blends vu…

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The Rise of Female Automobile Power in China: Grey/AKQA's Janice Kok & Reiko Wu 49:28

2M ago49:28

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Over the past decade, women in China have become a driving force (pun intended) in car purchases, from compact EVs to high-end luxury vehicles. But how are brands adapting their marketing to meet the needs of female consumers? What trends are shaping their buying decisions? To help us unpack this, we’re joined by Janice Kok, Head of Strategy, and R…

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Season 11: The Family Season, “How did you create your family?” 21:58

2M ago21:58

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In the kickoff episode of A Fresh Story’s new Family Season, sisters and co-hosts Jenny Dreizen and Olivia Howell sit down to reflect on the evolution of their podcast and their ever-deepening curiosity about what truly defines a family. With over 200 episodes under their belt, the duo shares how their fascination with storytelling—and particularly…

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Alex Hutchinson: Dream Big and Take Chances - R4R 437 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

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For many writers, the logical followup to a successful book is a sequel. For Alex Hutchinson, it was his reluctance to go down that path that led to his new book, "The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map." In it, he examines the ways in which humans’ need to explore is expressed in all areas of o…

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Episode 1592 - More Movie Reviews! 29:16

2M ago29:16

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Reviews: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, The Electric State, Mickey 17, Revelations, Snow White Catching up on some movies! Jimmy checks out these 5 films and gives his thoughts. Thanks to Marta and Melissa for sending in their reviews on one movie each as well. Does the new BATMAN NINJA live up to the original? How many Mickeys do we see in MICKE…

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Episode 1591 - More TV/Streaming Reviews! 21:22

2M ago21:22

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Reviews: Generation Z, Harley Quinn s5, Invincible s3, Newtopia s1, Sakamoto Days, The Wheel of Time s3, Win or Lose s1 Catching up on some TV/Streaming shows! Jimmy checks out these 7 shows and gives his thoughts. Is GENERATION Z or NEWTOPIA the better comedy zombie series? Just how brutal does INVINCIBLE get? Does Jimmy get THE WHEEL OF TIME yet…

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