Do you work for yourself and want to supercharge your business? While still having fun? The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg is your go-to podcast. Part MBA, part cheer squad, award-winning digital marketer Kim Rittberg is joined by top business owners who share their secrets to success. After Kim found herself working during childbirth (true story!), she quit her executive media job to bet on herself, fighting fear and imposter syndrome to eventually earn 6 awards, an in-demand speaking car ...
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Amidst all of the conversations about the recruitment of Black educators, where are the discussions about retention? The Exit Interview podcast was created to elevate the stories of Black educators who have been pushed out of the classroom, main or central office. The podcast asks guests to share their education journey, the "last straw" that made them decide to leave education, and, most importantly, what they are doing now that they have left the traditional education sphere.
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In the construction industry, more and more experienced tradesmen, superintendents and managers are retiring each year. We catch a few Story Construction retirees on their way out the door to capture some of the lore and lessons learned throughout their long careers.
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We are your career therapy podcast. It’s like grabbing a drink with a friend after a long day at work. Sharing stories and experiences from past and present career obstacles. We all have something to share, learn and grow from. We focus on personal and professional growth through adversity by embracing our failures! We take a deep dive into a variety of topics and industries where we can vent and rant about past experiences. We always take a positive look at the situations that helped us get ...
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To confront the existential question of mortality, we talk with those who write about it. World-renowned authors share their perspectives and lessons learned to help you navigate death, dying, loss, and grief.
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Inspiring Confidence and Mastering Negotiations: Lydia Fenet's Expert Advice
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43:31We have the incredible Lydia Fenet joining us, a top charity auctioneer who has raised over $1 billion for nonprofits and a renowned expert in negotiation strategies. Lydia shares her tips on mastering negotiation by establishing clear outcome points, preparing extensively, and embracing flexibility. This piqued my interest,the importance of emotio…
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When We Believe In Black Children with Whitney Redd
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1:34:48In this impactful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Oakland educator Whitney Redd discusses how her experience in after-school programs, youth shelters, and mental health settings has shaped her approach to teachingcombining heart, structure, and intentionality. After being diagnosed with ADHD, Whitney redefined discipli…
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How do you not sound cheesy or salesy on video? It's all about shifting your mindset from selling to teaching. If you've ever worried about coming across as a pushy salesperson, I totally get it—you're probably recalling those overly aggressive pitches we've all seen. But here's a tip: focus on delivering educational content. If you're curious to l…
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Today I want to share insights on the importance of being specific in brand messaging to stand out in crowded markets and effectively communicate your unique value.Welcome to a special five-minute mini marketing class where I share insights on revitalizing your marketing strategy as we transition from summer to fall. I discuss practical tips for se…
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How Radical Self-Care Saved Me with Dr. Franita Ware
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1:05:19In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia sits down with Dr. Franita Nita Ware, educator, author, and the brilliant mind behind Warm Demander Teachers. Together, they trace Dr. Wares unexpected journey from substitute teacher to scholar, exploring the purpose, joy, and community that fuel…
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Do you struggle with showing up confidently on camera? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kim Rittberg—an award-winning marketer and video coach—shares her powerful MSR framework to help you overcome fear, find your voice, and show up consistently. 🧠 MSR System Breakdown: Mindset: Believe the camera can help you achieve your goals. Replace self-dou…
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Helping Women Land More Keynotes & At Higher Rates: Jess Ekstrom
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34:18Jess Ekstrom, a Forbes top-rated speaker and the creative mind behind Mic Drop Workshop is helping women get paid more as a speaker! She says women are only 30% of keynote speakers and she’s here to change that! She runs Mic Drop Workshop which helps women land higher paid speaking gigs. She’ll teach you how to get speaking gigs, how to charge high…
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The Grief of Leaving, the Liberation of Becoming with Candice Renee Person
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1:03:26In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia sits down with Candice Renee Person, a 20-year veteran educator, organizer, writer, and soon-to-be digital nomad. Candice shares a deeply layered journey that spans classrooms in New York City, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Virginia, and beyondeach chapter shaped by resilienc…
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Building thought leadership doesn’t have to feel awkward. In this episode, Kim Rittberg shares insights from her recent workshop at the Fast Company Innovation Festival, including why you should stop stressing about your “personal brand” and instead focus on sharing your professional perspective. You will learn: ✨ Why hiding from the camera is actu…
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How To Kickstart Your Marketing After Summer Realize that as you vacuum the sand from your car from summer it’s also time to buckle down and return to marketing! Welcome to a special five-minute mini marketing class where I share insights on revitalizing your marketing strategy as we transition from summer to fall. I discuss practical tips for sett…
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Degrees, Detours and the Common Good with Dr. Lance Bennett
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58:44From publish or perish to learn to liberate, Dr. Lance Bennett shares how he reimagined higher ed to serve actual people. We unpack the community care roots of his model (yes, the Black church is a blueprint), the role of therapy and mentorship in big career shifts, and why being well can mean picking Option B or C over the plan you wrote. Come for…
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In this episode you’ll learn: -1 Way to sound more confident -Exactly what to say and how to do it -When you can use this! Please FOLLOW the show and spread the word to your friends in person and on social! Grab the Freebies! -10 Secrets to Making Video That Makes You Money -How to Get Speaking Gigs Through Content -Follow host Kim Rittberg on Inst…
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🎤 Want to land a TEDx talk? In this episode, award-winning marketer and speaker Kim Rittberg shares her journey delivering two TEDx talks, plus insider tips to help you prepare, stay calm, and shine on stage. You will learn: 00:01 – How to land a TEDx talk 00:15 – Kim’s background in media & storytelling 00:33 – The TEDx process & handling rejectio…
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Feel like you have too much to do in too little time for your business? In this short 5-minute marketing tip, I give you 3 ways to multitask your marketing. I practice what I preach and am folding my kids’ clothing while I teach you about content! You will learn: What you can multitask in your marketing How to get more done in less time when filmin…
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How to Build a 6-Figure Coaching Business Without Funnels or Ads with Stacey Brass-Russell
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32:25In this episode, we sit down with Stacey Brass-Russell, a former Broadway actress turned transformational business coach, who now helps coaches and creatives build authentic, profitable brands. She shares her unique journey from the stage to the coaching world, and the signature strategies she uses to help clients thrive — including her Yellow Bric…
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Don’t worry if you’re at the beach and relaxing! But… there is a quick thing you can do - and should do - while you’re relaxing that will pay dividends on your social media marketing. You can both relax and build a content library for you to create later. In this mini-marketing master class (less than 5 minutes!), you will learn: What to do during …
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How to Turn Your Experience into a Creative Business: Dana Hork
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35:08In this episode, Kim welcomes Dana Hork, a transformational brand leader and co-founder of the creative micro-agency Beers with Friends. With experience at powerhouse companies like Walmart, JP Morgan, and Jet.com, Dana shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she's learned about branding, marketing, and building …
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Aversed Interview - July 31, 2025
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11:05We talk with two of the members of Boston's Technical Death Metal band Aversed, now signed with M-Theory Records... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Seriah Azkath által
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How to Grow Your LinkedIn with Strategist Rachel B. Lee
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35:05Learn essential LinkedIn strategies with Rachel B. Lee, a renowned LinkedIn Top Voice and the co-owner of Standout Authority. She shares her top tips to grow your presence on LinkedIn, describes how to craft a great profile, how to build your network authentically, tools to use and the truth about video on LinkedIn. Rachel's journey starts in corpo…
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Secrets to Negotiating Raises, Promotions and Rates for Women: Meggie Palmer of PepTalkHer
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39:48I had an educational and energizing chat with the incredible Meggie Palmer - a powerhouse, dedicated to helping women ask for what they deserve—whether it’s a bigger paycheck, an overdue promotion, or higher rates for self-employed folks. Her company PepTalkHer is all about closing the gender pay gap and empowering professionals to advocate for the…
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A Disruptor's Journey Through Education with Aurelius Raines II
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1:20:10What happens when the bad kid becomes the kind of educator the system never saw coming? In this episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Asia sits down with Aurelius Raines II, whose unorthodox path into education began not with a degree, but with curiosity, care, and disruption. From aftercare teacher to museum-based innovator, Aurelius shares how his e…
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How to Scale Your Business and Work Less (While Making More): Becky Daniels
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34:02In this episode, Becky Daniels, founder of a thriving business support firm, shares how she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses while working less — and making more. You will learn: How to identify your "Queen Bee Role" — and why that’s crucial to scaling The fastest way to increase profitability: fire the wrong clients Why your time must be…
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Want to speak more clearly, confidently, and succinctly on camera? 🎙️ In this video, award-winning marketer Kim Rittberg shares insider tips on how to sound natural and engaging — whether you’re recording videos or giving live talks. You will learn: ✅ Why preparation matters (and how much you really need) ✅ How to focus your message with “Why shoul…
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For the Kids, Not the System with Akil Parker
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1:43:59What does it cost to teach with integrity in a system that demands your silence? In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Akil Parkera former finance major turned math educator, tutor, and founder of All This Mathto explore his 20-year journey through classrooms, charter schools, and community spaces. Akil share…
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How to Land and Deliver a TEDx or Keynote Speech: Cesar Cervantes
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35:38In this episode, I sit down with Cesar Cervantes – an expert speaker coach, TEDx mentor, and former stand-up comedian – to dive into the real behind-the-scenes of landing, writing, and delivering a TEDx talk that actually makes an impact. 🎯 You will learn: Caesar’s origin story from comedy clubs to the TEDx stage The key difference between TEDx tal…
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How to Get Speaking Engagements from Your Social Media Content: Marketing Masterclass with Kim
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How does creating content actually help you land more speaking engagements? And how do speaking engagements fuel your content strategy? In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how these two powerful tools work together to build your authority, visibility, and business growth. You will learn: Why content builds your authority as a speaker (even if yo…
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The Price of Being Passionate with Dr. Mary Hemphill
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1:05:11This episode is a masterclass in reclaiming purpose, honoring your calling, and choosing wholeness over hustle. If youve ever been called too much for simply doing whats rightthis one is for you. In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with transformational leader Dr. Mary Hemphill for a powerf…
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Be Your Own Publicist Using AI: Tools & Tips with Gloria Chou
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33:26In this episode, we sit down with Gloria Chou, award-winning PR strategist and host of the Small Business PR Podcast. Gloria shares how anyone—especially BIPOC and female founders—can get featured in top-tier media like Forbes, Vogue, and The New York Times without paying a PR agency or having insider connections. You will learn How Gloria went fro…
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How to Use AI Without Sounding Like a Robot — The SAG Method
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10:18AI is everywhere—but how do you use it to create content that’s more human, more you, and not generic junk? In this episode, I (Kim Rittberg—award-winning marketer & former media exec) break down how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to craft content that connects. You’ll learn my SAG Formula to filter and refine AI-generated ideas so they sound li…
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Reclaiming Rest & Thriving Beyond Burnout with Amanda Miller Littlejohn
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57:34This episode challenges us to reflect: What traits define us? Who are we outside of productivity? In this deeply affirming conversation, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Amanda Miller Littlejohnexecutive coach, journalist, and author of The Rest Revolutionto unpack burnout, identity, and the systems that pressure Black educators to overperform at the …
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Conquer Imposter Syndrome & Why You Need a “F*ck It Bucket”: Kimberley Mauro
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35:41Executive confidence coach Kimberley Mauro and host of the podcast Corporate Confidence Mastery unpacks the silent epidemic affecting corporate leaders: corporate confidence erosion. Kimberley explains how years of stress, self-doubt, and toxic work cultures can chip away at even the strongest professionals, and shares how to reclaim true, unshakab…
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How to Hook Your Audience in 3 Seconds or Less
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13:15Want to make videos that people actually click on and watch? In this episode, Kim Rittberg — award-winning marketer and media executive — breaks down the secrets behind a strong video hook. Discover the exact strategies you can use to grab attention right away and keep viewers engaged. What you'll learn: What a “hook” really is and why it’s the mos…
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The Cost of Reform and the Power of Community with Representative Jennifer Bacon
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1:23:36What happens when a Black educator survives a natural disaster, a political awakening, and a broken school systemall in the same year? In this deeply moving episode of The Exit Interview, Colorado State Representative Jennifer Bacon recounts how her early teaching career in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina became a catalyst for her journey into…
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How to Make Google Love Your Website: SEO Tips for Small businesses with Laura Jawad
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30:03Tired of feeling invisible online? Today’s guest, Laura Jawad, an SEO strategist and former oceanographer, reveals how to turn your website into a client-magnet using smart SEO techniques. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to optimize your current content, Laura breaks down SEO in simple, actionable steps you can implement today. What You…
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I’m excited to reintroduce you to The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg and unveil some fresh updates to the format! After hearing tons of great feedback about the solo marketing episodes, I’m mixing things up. You’ll get inspiring interviews with top self-employed experts, plus solo marketing mini masterclasses on alternating Wednesdays. Whether yo…
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Youth at the Core with Joy Delizo-Osborne Live at SXSWEDU 2025
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55:48What happens when you're doing everythingleading a school, serving your community, answering the phones, teaching mathand still feel like you're drowning? In this Exit Interview live show, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Joy Delizo-Osborne, who shares the real reason she left her role as a founding principal: her doctor said quit, and her wife offere…
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How to Be Less Nervous When Speaking & Perfect Your Pitch: Matt Abrahams of Think Fast Talk Smart
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17:11If you want to learn how to communicate better, be less nervous when public speaking and pitch more effectively - this is your episode. From handling public speaking, to winning over people on zoom, Matt Abrahams, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, host of the award-winning Think Fast Talk Smart podcast is bringing all his communica…
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“I hate my voice. I am bad on camera. I look bad on video.” So many people come to me saying some version of this. It’s okay if you’re feeling slightly nervous to be on camera. But you can’t let that stop you. In this episode you will learn: What to wear How to escape “Supermodel Mode” The best way to build your muscle EVERY FRIDAY 5-MINUTE MASTER …
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Be Shameless, Be Weird: Jenny Wood’s Blueprint for Career Success and Confidence
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45:56Have you ever felt that being weird was something to be ashamed of? Just wait till you hear what Jenny Wood has to say about that. Jenny is a former Google executive and newly-minted New York Times bestselling author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. As someone who’s spent years helping corporate leaders and entrepreneurs alike, J…
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Liberation As A Non-Negotiable with Jamilah Pitts
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57:05What happens when an educator's deep love for liberation collides with the realities of traditional schooling? In this episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jamilah Pittseducator, author, yoga teacher, and founder of She Imprintsto explore her journey through the education system and beyond. Jam…
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100k Email Subscribers in a Week: How to Build a Funnel with HerFirst100K Tori Dunlap
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26:45How do you get people to actually sign up to get your newsletter? And keep them there? Tori Dunlap of the platform Her First $100K and hit podcast and book Financial Feminist shares some incredible insights on how she amassed a whopping 100,000 subscribers to her email list in just one week. You know, as someone who’s built my own business through …
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How to Optimize Meta Ads and Boost Business Success with Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie
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27:08Interested in buying ads for your business but don’t know the ins and outs? I had an inspiring conversation with Kwadwo, pronounced QUĀ.jo, an expert in Facebook and Instagram ads, and host of the Art of Online Business podcast. We talked about the world of Meta ads and discussed the perfect timing for businesses to bring on an ads manager versus h…
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Boundaries, Burnout and Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-Greene
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50:04In this powerful episode of The Exit Interview: A Podcast for Black Educators, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Josephine Ampaw-Greene a licensed family therapist and former educatorto explore what it truly means to sustain wellness while navigating the demands of education and racial battle fatigue. Josephine shares her unique journey from paraeducat…
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I just landed my first ever TEDx talk. How did it happen? What now? In this short mini marketing episode you’ll learn: How to get invited to speak on stages The crucial thing you must do to be a speaker EVERY FRIDAY 5-MINUTE MASTER CLASSES IN MARKETING Every Friday I drop a very short (less than 5 minute) video marketing tip to help you level up yo…
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How to Scale & Launch a Successful Online Course with Gemma Bonham-Carter
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36:09"Your business shouldn’t be your whole life, it should be the vehicle that helps create your dream life." Online Business Strategist Gemma Bonham-Carter is here this week to tell us about her journey from public health to a seven-figure digital entrepreneur - and it is nothing short of inspirational! Gemma’s knack for creating meaningful connection…
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Did you know people spend over 2 hours a day on social media? Do you want more clients without wasting time or feeling awkward on social media? This episode shares some tips on how to do that! And come to the FREE Live Workshop for self-employed pros—real estate agents, consultants, coaches, and founders—who want to boost leads, revenue, and visibi…
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How To Get Speaking Engagements & What To Charge with Dorie Clark
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35:53See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Finding Identity and Building Community with Jenna Greenwood
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45:05In this special episode recorded live at Quince Coffee House, Dr. Asia Lyons sits down with Jenna Greenwood to explore her inspiring journey of self-discovery, family legacy, and finding community beyond traditional educational spaces. Jenna shares stories about growing up influenced by her grandmother, Marie Greenwood, Denvers first Black tenured …
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I wanted to share a personal moment I had recently. I was on a plane after delivering my first keynote, and to my surprise, I started sobbing. Not out of sadness, but because I finally paused to reflect on how far I've come. From marketing myself to systematizing my teachings and launching courses, I've been on quite a journey! That moment reminded…
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How to Let that Sh*t Go: How to Believe in Yourself and Hit Your Goals
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32:42See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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