Should I have kids? If you're on the fence about whether or not to have kids, this is your podcast. Each week, host and Clarity Coach, Keltie Maguire, will interview a wide-ranging host of different voices — from best-selling authors to outdoor adventurers to health experts — about their personal Kids or Childfree decision and the topics that run alongside this choice. From new and long-time moms to the currently ambivalent to those who are childfree by choice, you'll get to hear the answers ...
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Brutally Honest Podcast is a spotlight that sheds on local people we may not know yet, but we are making those voices heard. This show prides itself in giving our guest the moment to sit down, relax with me and give you the chance to listen to their unique story each week. This Podcast features unscripted, raw, and Brutally Honest material giving you the insight of their journey and life lessons.
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36. Keltie Maguire on Navigating FOMO
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In this solo episode of The Kids or Childfree Podcast, host Keltie Maguire explores the concept of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) as it relates to the decision of having kids or remaining childfree. You'll hear her discuss: How FOMO can show up on both sides of The Kids or Childfree decision. The peace available when you focus on what you have, rather …
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39. Rose Diell on Being on the Fence About Kids
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In this conversation, Rose Diell discusses her debut novel 'Fledging', which explores the complexities of the decision to have children — plus, we hear Rose's personal experience of being on the fence about kids. You'll hear Rose and Keltie discuss: The societal pressures and personal reflections that shape the Kids or Childfree decision. The emoti…
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38. Angela Accomando on Surviving Domestic Abuse with Kids
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In this week's episode, guest Angela Accomando shares the ups and downs of her motherhood journey — a path that has been rooted in resilience, strength, and love. You'll hear about: The relationship that as Angela shares, "never should have happened" — with a man 23 years her senior, when Angela was just 16 years old. How Angela's early childhood l…
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37. Rachel Honeyman on When Plans Change
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In this conversation, Rachel Honeyman shares her personal Kids or Childfree journey, including how she changed her mind about not wanting kids, the fertility journey that ensued when she decided to pursue motherhood — and what life looks like today as a childless-not-by-choice woman. You'll hear Keltie and Rachel discuss: Why Rachel originally deci…
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35. Liz Leedham-Pepin on Becoming a Mom Through Adoption
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In this conversation, Keltie speaks with Liz Leedham-Pepin, who shares her powerful journey to motherhood through adoption. You'll hear Liz and Keltie discuss: Liz's lifelong dreams of motherhood, and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive Why Liz decided that motherhood probably wasn't for her after all, and why she and her wife decided…
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34. Kate Brightwell on Being Childfree at Work
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire and Kate Brightwell explore the complexities of choosing a childfree life, including what it means to be a childfree woman in the workplace. You'll hear Keltie and Kate discuss: The pressures Kate faced to have children, despite having always known she didn't want any. How being childfree has impacted Kate's rom…
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33. Katie Bryan on Solo Motherhood By Choice
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In this episode, Keltie chats with coach and The Single Greatest Choice podcast host, Katie Bryan, about her journey of choosing to have a child on her own. You'll hear them discuss: The complexities of deciding whether to wait for a partner or pursue solo parenthood. Katie's initial plans of being a stay-at-home mom and how her divorce at 28 chang…
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32. Jackie Shannon Hollis on My Childless Love Story
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In this episode, Keltie speaks with writer and author, Jackie Shannon Hollis, about what happens when you fall in love with a man who doesn't want children, joyfully commit to a life together...and then begin longing for a child, shortly after your wedding day. You'll hear them discuss: The importance of being intentional in our choices and not bei…
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31. Keltie Maguire on Season Two's Top Takeaways
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In this episode, Keltie reflects on the insights and takeaways from the second season of The Kids or Childfree podcast. -- Subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.i…
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30. Nicole Louie on Others Like Me
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In this conversation, Keltie interviews Nicole Louie: writer, translator, and author of the brand-new book, Others Like Me: The Lives of Women Without Children. You'll hear them discuss: Nicole's experience of not wanting to become a mother from a young age and the challenges she faced in navigating societal expectations. The importance of turning …
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29. Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW on Navigating The Baby Decision
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In this conversation, Keltie interviews her colleague and mentor, Merle Bombardieri — author of The Baby Decision, clinical social worker, and parent decision coach — about the decision to have or not have children. You'll hear them discuss: How couples can navigate disagreements on this topic and find a solution that works for both partners. Why t…
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28. Alice Greczyn on Grieving the Path Not Chosen
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In this conversation, Keltie speaks with author, actress, and model, Alice Grecyzn, about Alice's decision to be childfree, and the ups and downs she has faced along the way to making this choice. You'll hear them discuss: Alice's experience of an ultra-religious upbringing, losing her faith — and how both have influenced her childfree path The par…
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27. Dr. Natasha Ghosh on Finding the Kids or Childfree Answer Within
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire interviews Dr. Natasha Ghosh, a therapist and coach, about her journey into motherhood and the decision to have children. You'll hear them discuss: The mixed emotions and uncertainties that come with becoming a mother, as well as the external pressures and societal expectations surrounding parenthood. The import…
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26. Katy Seppi on Being Childfree Not by Choice
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In this episode, The Childless Collective online community host, Katy Seppi, shares her journey of infertility and becoming childfree not by choice. You'll hear her and Keltie discuss: Katy's personal experience with infertility, IVF, and endometriosis — and the challenges of accessing proper medical care. How and when Katy decided to stop fertilit…
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25. Roamaroo's Collette & Scott Stohler on Seeing the World With a Kid
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Travel journalists and long-time couple, Scott and Collette Stohler, share their journey of deciding to have a child and how it's impacted their adventurous lifestyle. You'll hear them and Keltie discuss: Why having a child doesn't have to mean giving up travel, adventure, and freedom Challenges of the postpartum period and the transformation it br…
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24. Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP on Childfree Wealth & Legacy
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In this episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont, a childfree wealth expert, shares his experiences as a childfree man, alongside the challenges and opportunities for childfree people when it comes to their financial and life planning. Hear Dr. Jay and Keltie discuss: The lack of representation and understanding for childfree individuals and the judgment they ofte…
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23. Amanda E. White, LPC on Lessons from a Former Fence Sitter
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Therapist, mother, and founder of the popular @therapyforwomen Instagram account, Amanda E. White, shares her personal experience of being on the fence about having kids — and how she arrived her her decision to become a mom. Hear her and Keltie discuss: The complexity of the Kids or Childfree decision, and factors such as societal pressures, perso…
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22. Shweta Ramkumar on Choosing Childfree as an Antinatalist
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In this conversation, Shweta, a childfree woman of Southern Asian background, shares what she calls "the best decision I ever made" — namely, her choice to be childfree. You'll hear her and Keltie discuss: How Shweta's upbringing and the gender roles she observed in her extended family influenced her decision. The positive response she has received…
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21. Julie McFadden (a.k.a. Hospice Nurse Julie) on Your Kids or Childfree Choice and End of Life
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire asks hospice nurse Julie McFadden the questions on your mind when it comes to your Kids or Childfree decision and all things death and dying. You'll hear them discuss: Julie's personal journey as a nurse and her decision to specialize in hospice care How at age 41, Julie is able to have such an attitude of openn…
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20. Christian Haefele (a.k.a. Keltie's husband) on Choosing Childfree as a Man
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In this episode, Keltie is joined by her husband, Chris, for a candid discussion about their decision to be childfree, and namely, how choosing childfree has been for Chris as a man. The two of them discuss: Chris's personal journey from ambivalence to confidently childfree The role of personal and relationship development in their decision-making …
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19. Julie Lythcott-Haims on Parenting Outside the Overparenting Trap
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Julie Lythcott-Haims — New York Times bestselling author, TED speaker, former Stanford dean, and lawyer — is here to share her wisdom with us on living an authentic life, the impact of helicopter parenting (and how we can break free of this trap, should we choose to become parents), and her experiences as a mom of two adult children. Hear her and K…
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18. Katherine Ripley, LCSW on How Our Childhood Influences Our Kids or Childfree Decision
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In this conversation, we hear from Katherine Ripley, a licensed clinical social worker and somatic therapist, about how difficult childhood experiences can influence and shape the decision of whether or not to have children. Keltie and Katherine discuss: The role of anxiety as a defense against emotion and how it can prevent us from connecting with…
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17. Marloes De Vries on Making a Conscious Childfree Choice
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Join us for a conversation with Dutch writer, illustrator, and artist, Marloes de Vries. We discuss her book 'Kinderen krijg is optioneel' (Having Children is Optional) and Marloes' decision to be childfree. You'll hear about: The pressures Marloes' felt from society and how she took time to reflect and be alone to solidify her decision. The import…
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16. Jane van Dis, M.D. on Having Kids in Today's World
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In this conversation, we hear from Jane van Dis, M.D., an OB-GYN who specializes in women's/maternal health and its intersection with reproductive justice — both in terms of Jane's personal experience of motherhood and how her professional insights and expertise can help inform your own choice. You'll hear about: The idea of informed consent in und…
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15. Keltie Maguire on Season One's Top Takeaways
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In this episode, Keltie reflects on the insights and takeaways from the first season of The Kids or Childfree podcast. -- Get the details on our two group coaching programs that start the week of April 20th: kidsorchildfree.com/group-coaching And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you’re heari…
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14. Kate Kaufmann on Being an Unabashed Childfree Elder
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Author Kate Kaufmann shares her journey of choosing to be childfree after trying to have children alongside much valuable wisdom gleaned over her 70-plus years of life without kids. You'll hear about: The challenges and grief associated with this decision and how her identity shifted over time. The importance of intergenerational relationships and …
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13. Jan Maguire (a.k.a. Keltie's Mom) on Choosing What's Right For You
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Join Keltie and her mom, Jan Maguire, for a heartfelt mother-daughter conversation about Jan's choice to become a mom, Keltie's decision not to, and Jan's reflections and wisdom about the Kids or Childfree decision. You'll hear about: The experiences and decisions that shaped Jan's path to becoming a mom. Jan's biggest challenges in motherhood — an…
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12. Erica Smith on a Connected Life Without Kids
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In this episode, Keltie and sex educator, Erica Smith, discuss how conservative religious values influence and enforce broader societal ideas about gender, sexuality, and the importance of having children. We also talk about Erica's choice to be childfree and the joyful life she has built without kids. You'll hear about: The concept of purity cultu…
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11. Eleanor Mayrhofer on Becoming a Mom Later in Life
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Listen in as expat and small business owner, Eleanor Mayrhofer shares her experience of becoming a first- and only-time mom at age 44 and the emotional journey of ambivalence, decision-making, and fertility treatments that preceded motherhood. You'll hear her and Keltie discuss: The importance of understanding the practicalities and challenges of p…
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10. Ruby Warrington on Women Without Kids
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This conversation with Ruby Warrington not only delves into the author's latest book, Women Without Kids, but Ruby's own decision not to have children. Listen in as she and Keltie discuss: The immense societal pressure surrounding motherhood. The normalization of questioning the desire to have children. An exploration of Ruby's personal journey and…
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9. Megan Sales on Stop Romanticizing Motherhood
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In this conversation, Megan Sales shares her experience navigating single motherhood and the considerations she wishes she made before having a child. She discusses the romanticized notions of motherhood and the importance of intentional parenting. You'll hear about: The struggles Megan encountered in her marriage and the decision to move in with h…
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8. Maria Coffey on Life Instead of Having Kids
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Join Keltie and Maria Coffey, author of the memoir 'Instead,' as they discuss Maria's decision to live a childfree life and Maria's unique story of adventure, love, and self-discovery. You'll hear about: The possibilities and fulfillment that can be found in a life without children The impact Maria's decision has had on her relationships and sense …
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7. Renae Saager on From a Hard No to Becoming a Mom
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In this conversation, Keltie Maguire and Renae Sager discuss Renae's journey to becoming a mom, and how she went from being a hard no to eventually deciding to have a child. She talks about the challenges and mixed feelings she had during the first few months of motherhood, and how her experience has evolved during the first year of her son’s life.…
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6. Keltie Maguire on My Childfree Story (Part 2)
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In part 2 of this solo episode with host, Keltie Maguire, Keltie shares the conclusion of her childfree story and how she came to her choice to remain childfree. You’ll hear about: The role of health issues and mental health in her decision The importance of self-compassion and how she learned to embrace her feelings, without judgement The signific…
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5. Keltie Maguire on My Childfree Story (Part 1)
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In this solo episode of The Kids or Childfree Podcast, host Keltie Maguire shares part 1 of her childfree story. You’ll hear about: Keltie's background, including her upbringing and family dynamics The impact of a life-altering event, and how it shaped her perspectives on family and children Some of the factors that precipitated her move to Germany…
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4. Janel Forsythe on Finding Joy in Indecision
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In this conversation, Janel Forsythe shares her experience of being on the fence about kids — and finding joy and fulfillment despite her ambivalence and indecision. You’ll hear about: How Janel’s expectations for her life differ from her current reality What it’s like being an only child when you’re not sure if you’ll ever have kids The complexity…
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3. Leslie Schrock on The Fertility Rules You Can't Ignore
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Fertility Rules author, Leslie Schrock, joins Keltie for a discussion on reproductive health, fertility, and her personal experience of becoming a mom. Their conversation touches on: Common misconceptions and fertility myths The importance of understanding the impact of age on fertility, as well as the importance of fertility testing and preservati…
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1. Desiree Nielsen on The Ups and Downs of Motherhood
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In this conversation, Keltie and her guest, Desiree Nielsen, discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, as well as the importance of maintaining personal identity outside of being a parent. Desiree shares: Her experience of balancing her career ambitions with raising children and the fear of losing herself in motherhood The early struggles of p…
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2. Jennifer Hofmann on The Freedom of Being Childfree
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Keltie and this episode’s guest, Jennifer Hofmann, discuss Jennifer's decision to be childfree, the factors that influenced her choice, and the freedoms it has afforded her. You’ll hear about: The complexity of decision-making and the emotions that can arise, such as regret and grief Jennifer’s experiences with societal pressure and family expectat…
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Are you on the fence about whether to have kids or stay childfree? This is your podcast. Tune in to hear what's in store when you subscribe.Keltie Maguire által
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#139 - Digital Marketing w/ Miles Becker
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Miles Beckler is a digital entrepreneur on a mission to help you unlock the abundance and lifestyle freedom possible through internet marketing and entrepreneurship. With 15+ years of profitable digital marketing experience, Miles is both qualified and fired up to teach you exactly what is working in internet marketing, now. Miles is an avid practi…
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#138 - Millennial Business Ownership w/ Kyle And Gerry
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Kyle Zanghi is the owner of LIINK printing. Check him out here. https://liinkprinting.com/Gerry Morano is the owner of Lawn Brothers Landscaping. Check him out here.https://www.lawnbrotherslandscaping.com/Support the show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brutallyhonestpodcastMy blog: https://www.harrisonbaron.com/Website: https://www.brutallyhonest…
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#137 - Finding Clarity w/ Keltie Maguire
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Keltie Maguire is a clarity coach who helps small business owners get clarity and take action in both business and in life. Keltie has over 15 years of experience working with companies of all shapes and sizes as a sales executive, plus first-hand knowledge of the ins and outs of running a business - first as a jewelry designer, and now, as a coach…
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#136 + Cigars + Entrepreneurship w/ Tom Francis
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Tom Francis is a co-founder of Long Island Cuban Cigar and Bourbon Experience. This idea was developed by him alongside his partner Kevin to create a portable cigar and bourbon lounge available to travel from Montauk to Manhattan. Together they bring a truly unique experience to their customers. Tom has a very deep passion for what he is doing and …
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#135 - HR Analytics w/ Noah Pusey
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Noah is the President and CEO of Ripple Analytics - a cloud-based talent assessment platform that replaces the annual review with timely, objective and actionable peer-to-peer data. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience establishing and building law firms in New York City, Noah has witnessed first hand the destructive and wholly ineffective n…
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#134 - CEO Coaching w/ David Alto
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#133 Mental Clarity w/ Andrew Pearce
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#132 - Technology Today w/ Anthony Pisano
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#131 - Entrepreneurship with Catherine & Mary Dean
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#130 - Real Estate w/ Shaun Rawls
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