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Finding Your Voice and Stepping into Your Power with Liz Brunner Ever feel like you're stuck in the shadows of self-doubt, wondering if you're good enough? Imagine breaking free from those limiting beliefs and stepping boldly toward your dreams. This week, Look for the Good brings you an inspiring conversation with Liz Brunner—best-selling author, powerhouse CEO, and former ABC-TV WCVB NewsCenter 5 news anchor leveraging more than 35 years of media and communications industry experience and expertise.  Liz shares her insights on how to overcome the mental roadblocks that hold you back. Tune in to discover what the “invisible bridge” is all about and how you can take that crucial first step onto it. Plus, don't miss her explanation of the difference between authenticity and vulnerability as she dives into some exciting details of the soon-to-be released second edition of her bestseller, Dare to Own You!  Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or a roadmap to find your voice and unleash your potential, this lively and empowering discussion with Liz will leave you inspired and ready to take action. Don't miss this transformative episode—dropping live on the radio 12/23/24 at 5am and 5pm est. BIO: Liz Brunner is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and the CEO and founder of Brunner Communications and best-selling author of Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter, recommended on Forbes. Leveraging more than 35 years of media and communications experience, expertise, and leadership, Brunner is sought by high-profile individuals and organizations to build meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their markets. She is also a keynote speaker at corporate conventions, including Stifel, the Barron's Women Summit, the CoreNet Global Summit, as well as numerous colleges and universities. In February 2020, Liz launched her podcast, "Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner," where guests share their stories of re-creation, transformation and how they have created their “next chapters” inspiring others to live their best, most authentic lives as well. In 2022, Liz's podcast won multiple awards for “Best Host” and “Best Lifestyle Podcast” by the Communicator Awards. In 2020, Liz founded the Brunner Academy of online learning, providing access to high quality speaker training. Her flagship public speaking course, “How to be a Rock Star Public Speaker," is receiving high praise: “Liz Brunner is one of the top professional speakers in the world… and one of the best teachers of speaking in the world.” – Brian Tracy, International Speaker, best-selling author and consultant. In 2023, Liz's highly acclaimed book, Dare To Own You, placed in the Silver/ 2nd Place category for "Self-Help" of the annual Feathered Quill Book Awards and was also a Finalist in the category of "memoir/ biography." It is available on Amazon and Audible and at Barnes & Noble. Prior to launching Brunner Communications in 2013, Brunner served as a main news anchor and reporter at ABC-TV, WCVB NewsCenter 5 in Boston. During her tenure, Brunner co-anchored the #1 rated 6pm newscast and covered countless breaking news stories. She conducted exclusive one-on-one interviews with prominent figures ranging from professional athletes to global political leaders including President Barack Obama. Among Brunner's industry recognitions are multiple New England Emmy Awards, two national Gracies from the Alliance for Women in Media, an Edward R. Murrow Award, an Associated Press Award, and a Communications Achievement Award from the American Women in Radio and Television. Visit www.LizBrunner.com for more details on how to work with Liz and to get your copy of her bestselling book today Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

Today I have a total treat for you in that you'll get to meet one of my favorite podcasters, Michele Olender, vegan life coach and host of the Vedge your Best Podcast.You know me and the way I talk about veganism, I meet people where they're at, I respect the journey and timing of each person, I understand and have empathy for the fact that this change happens differently for different people. I'm not a proponent of adding shame, blame or guilt, or the idea of reaching perfection when you're on this journey to eating more plants and living vegan. I'm telling you all this because although I listen to a ton of podcasts, I don't listen to a lot of vegan podcasts. It's a short list of timeless shows from advocates who I feel talk about these issues in a way that is actually practical, joyful, doable and fun, without excessive fear mongering and like you're talking to a knowledgeable friend. All this to say that Michele's podcast is all about the motivation, all about the inspiration, she has the best voice in the podcasting universe, so soothing that listening to her is like meditating. Most importantly, she talks about these issues and making the transition to veganism in a way that is truly inspiring and refreshing. In today's conversation we talk about her own journey into this lifestyle and why being an advocate for her daughter started a path of her own that transformed her life (we wouldn't have her incredible podcast without it!). We talk about life stages and going vegan later in life, aging, and what different life stages brought to the table for her. We discuss that process of embracing that we're getting older, and we swap opinions of the current focus on longevity. She shares all about the role of a coach and how she supports her clients in making big changes, we get into hot territory discussing ex-vegans, and she gives us some great takeaways when it comes to what to expect when going vegan or making any big life change. Michele Olender is a Podcaster and Vegan Life Coach with a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell. She specializes in helping individuals to start, RE-start, or re-energize their vegan or plant based practice at any age. Vedge Your Best Podcast has published an episode every week since September 2020, and it's the only podcast aimed at teaching midlife women how to limit and eliminate the consumption of animal products without feeling deprived, overwhelmed or unsupported, even if no one you know is vegan. She shows you how living vegan is the superpower that will unlock your possibilities and give you the confidence to take on your next impossible goal, by doing it YOUR way. That is perhaps, the quality I admire most about Michele, she skips the dogma and goes straight to meeting people where they're at, while still challenging you, as all good coaches do. For all the links mentioned in today's episode, click here or visit brownble.com/blog

We are verging on December and the end of the year, so with cold weather and long nights we bring you some positivity. It's one of our intermittent episodes where we revisit old topics and find the best in those categories rather than the worst. In this show, we look at the World's Best Host, Assassin, Banker, Apology and Chat-Up Line. Featuring David Frost, the Assassins and a rather belated apology from an Italian city to one of its most famous sons. Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @VanderLaugh Follow us on Instagram: @worstfoot  Join us on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/9buWKthgfx Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can donate to us on Patreon if you'd like to support the show! https://www.patreon.com/WorstFootForward

This episode is brought to you by HigherDOSE. Their biggest SALE of the year is here! Get 20% off your order at https://higherdose.com/ with code VALERIADOSE In this episode, Valeria sits down with Lauren Berlingeri, co-founder and co-CEO of HigherDOSE, who shares her transition from a demanding modeling career to discovering a passion for holistic health and co-founding HigherDOSE. She opens up about battling severe hormonal imbalances, the pressures of perfectionism, and an intense lifestyle that culminated in a grand mal seizure—a turning point that transformed her approach to health and self-care. Valeria and Lauren bond over their experiences balancing career and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of letting go of control and embracing self-compassion. Lauren reflects on integrating recovery practices like infrared saunas and daily gratitude to shift from merely surviving to truly thriving. This episode provides an honest look at prioritizing self-care and intuition for meaningful personal and professional growth. Lauren Berlingeri is dedicated to inspiring others through fitness and naturally-healthy lifestyle practices. After launching her career as an international model, Berlingeri went on to star in her own show, “Women vs. Workout”—grossing over 15 million views and receiving a Webby Award nomination for Best Host. This experience led to extreme sports hosting for brands such as UFC, EA Sports, and IMG. Having cemented her name within the fitness industry, Berlingeri decided to expand her expertise, earning a holistic nutritionist and health coach certification at The Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Lauren discovered the power of Infrared technology — specifically Infrared saunas — and saw an opportunity to bring the biohacking tool to the masses. Since co-founding HigherDOSE with Katie Kaps, the wellness brand has experienced meteoric success, boiling down to a true revolutionization of the spa business. Lauren brings a fresh perspective to a space that has been dominated by male voices from its inception, making it HigherDOSE's core mission to educate women about their bio-individuality and give them the tools they need to reach their own best selves, with content designed to educate people on how to take control of their own wellness regimens. Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenberlingeri/  ​ Follow HigherDOSE: https://www.instagram.com/higherdose  Learn more about HigherDOSE: https://higherdose.com/en-ca/pages/wellness-tech  Items mentioned:   Woman vs. Workout: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5C25A1F253EC28B7  Biohack-HERS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3Vc8Sfqz2rWmxlkgDdcqUJp4fkWY1v  Power vs. Force by David Hawkins: https://a.co/d/5THzhuu  The Body Keeps the Score: https://a.co/d/cSkIXKP  Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz/  Fast Like A Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz: https://a.co/d/fk7adQC  Dr. Stacy Sims: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/?hl=en What We Talked About:  00:00 Intro 00:32 First Impressions and Inspiration 01:34 Journey from Modeling to Fitness 02:48 Women Vs. Workout: Discovering Resilience 07:55 The Birth of Higher Dose 09:02 The Rise of Infrared Saunas 22:42 Navigating Wellness and Biohacking 30:42 The Importance of Self-Healing 31:19 Parenting and Trusting Yourself 32:04 Recognizing and Utilizing Tools 33:21 The Impact of Hormones on Health 35:35 The Journey of Motherhood and Self-Care 42:10 Balancing Work, Family, and Self 52:12 The Role of Biohacking in Women's Health 01:01:07 Embracing Aging and Redefining Beauty 01:07:16 Raising Confident and Empathetic Children 01:10:27 Final Thoughts and Resources Disclaimer: The links in this description are sponsor or affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links I may earn a credit or commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 30, yes 30, we're also surprised. This is a special episode, it is the Monster Bash special. We have grand champion of Monster Bash 2023, Pillowfists, as our special guest this episode. We will be drafting our “Best Host” teams from coaches who have already signed up for this year, as well as a very special quiz I have set for our attendees. They have been set a series of tasks they have to complete in the style of a well known TV show, which the Castmaster will then judge based on his opinion alone. We also have a quick run down on the new chorf team and other news. You can contact us via any of the following methods to ask a question, ask for the odds or just ask for info on any of the North East Leagues/tournaments or enter any of our competitions. X: https://twitter.com/BowlNe1 FB: https://www.facebook.com/BloodBowlNE1 BSky: https://bsky.app/profile/blood-bowl-ne1.bsky.social E: bloodbowlne1@yahoo.com Website: WWW.BBNE1.co.uk

Why, despite being the most advanced species on the planet, does it feel like humanity is teetering on the brink of self-destruction? Is it just our human nature? Israeli philosopher and historian Yuval Noah Harari doesn't think so — he says the problem is our information trade. This is the focus of his latest book, Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. Harari explores the evolution of our information networks, from the printing press to the dumpster fire of information on social media and what it all means as we approach the “canonization” of AI.  In this episode, Kara and Harari discuss why information is getting worse; how fiction fuels engagement; and why truth tends to sink in the flood of information washing over us. Vote for Kara as Best Host in the Current Events for Signal's Listener's Choice Awards here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/craft/best-host-current-events  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Threads/Instagram @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did a Ukrainian-born hustler help former President Donald Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani dig up dirt on then-candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter to influence the 2020 presidential election – a scheme that ultimately led to Trump's first impeachment? That's the question behind ‘From Russia with Lev', a new doc from MSNBC's Rachel Maddow that follows Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian-American from a less-than-savory background, who paid his way into the former president's inner circle in 2016 and quickly became Trump's “Ukraine guy.” Kara sits down with Maddow and director Billy Corben to discuss how Parnas gained access to then-POTUS Trump; the mission to take down Hunter Biden; Parnas' role in the ousting of former US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch; and how he eventually came out on the other side of it all. Vote for Kara as Best Host in the Current Events for Signal's Listener's Choice Awards here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/shows/craft/best-host-current-events  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Threads/Instagram @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Television host Cynthia Loyst joins the show this week, a long-time friend of Tommy Smythe who is widely recognized as one of the hosts on popular Canadian television show The Social. They discuss their friendship, the early days of The Social, cancel culture, and the challenges of being in the public eye. They also talk about the importance of speaking your mind and the pressure to please everyone. Cynthia opens up about her experience with burnout and depression, and the need for rest and self-care. They touch on the impact of social media and the lack of nuance in online discussions. Cynthia and Debbie discuss the fear and worry associated with the future and the need to question societal scripts and carve out a life that reflects one's values. Cynthia shares her three-step formula for dealing with burnout: stop, drop, and roll. They emphasize the importance of planting seeds of dreams and finding joy in life. More about Cynthia Lloyst: Cynthia Loyst is a National Bestselling Author, Producer, Television Host, and self-described “Professional Sensualist.” She is also the creator of Find Your Pleasure, a popular online destination that celebrates decadence, indulgence and pure, unadulterated joy. Throughout her award-winning career, Cynthia has become one of Canada's most recognized and respected TV personalities and producers. She is also a WXN Top 100 Women Award Winner - recognizing women who have shaped Canadian thinking, communications and culture. Co-hosting CTV's popular daytime talk show, The Social, Cynthia shares her fresh and genuine views to help people learn to appreciate life and all the pleasures it brings. She is also the go to relationship expert on Virgin Radio and has appeared on many other programs including The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV News, Etalk, and more. Most recently, Cynthia was the recipient of the Best Host award in the Lifestyle Category for The Social at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. In 2023, Cynthia launched Cynthia and Josie's Unmentionables, a successful podcast which has consistently been on the Top 10 streamed podcasts in Canada on Apple and Spotify. Her debut book, Find Your Pleasure, was published in early 2020, where it gained praise and notability on the Toronto Star and The Globe & Mail's Best Selling Lists. Follow Cynthia Loyst: Cynthia Loyst Instagram | Twitter: @cynthialoyst Find Your Pleasure Instagram | Twitter: @fypleasure Website: www.findyourpleasure.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a listener to Thoughts on the Market you may be interested in Season 2 of our podcast: What Should I Do With My Money? ----------------Money is emotional and that can make it difficult to know if we're making the right decisions. This season, the stakes are high. From prenups to passing a legacy to their children, from affording a dream home to literally wanting to save the planet, our guests get to the heart of what matters to them most and you get answers to some of the questions you might have yourself. No matter where you are with your finances, you don't have to navigate them alone. Our Financial Advisors show once again that a little guidance can go a long way. Join us to hear how a conversation can turn concern into confidence, hosted by Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Jamie Roô.-----This material has been prepared for educational purposes only. It does not provide individually tailored investment advice. 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Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning and other legal matters.Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) investments in a portfolio may experience performance that is lower or higher than a portfolio not employing such practices. Portfolios with ESG restrictions and strategies as well as ESG investments may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as portfolios where ESG criteria is not applied. There are inconsistent ESG definitions and criteria within the industry, as well as multiple ESG ratings providers that provide ESG ratings of the same subject companies and/or securities that vary among the providers. Certain issuers of investments may have differing and inconsistent views concerning ESG criteria where the ESG claims made in offering documents or other literature may overstate ESG impact. 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The new movie “Civil War” asks: what could happen if the system of checks and balances that hold the United States together falls apart? Audie talks with the writer and director of the film, Alex Garland. It follows journalists as they make their way through a war-torn American landscape, one where Texas and California have gone to war against a three-term president who has disbanded the FBI and deemed journalists enemy combatants who may be shot on sight.  -- The Assignment has been nominated for two Webby Awards in the categories of Best Host and Interview/Talk Show! Please click on the links and vote for us. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a brave thing to share the outtakes from a tracking session. All the blemishes are right there. But Martine Powers and Rennie Svirnovsky from the audio team at The Washington Post have graciously done just that. They invited  Sound School's Rob Rosenthal into their studio to witness Martine at work voicing an episode of The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop, with assistance from Rennie. Hearing how they work as tracking partners is a real gift for anyone who wants to perform better in the mic booth.Today on Sound Judgment, we're excited to share this instructive, hilarious episode of Sound School.  If you've spent much time behind a mic yourself, you know that tracking an episode – that is, narrating it – takes time, coaching, practice, a good ear, humility, a good sense of humor— and a great producer.*Update! Martine Powers won the 2024 Ambie Award for Best Host  at the fourth annual Awards for Excellence in AudioYou will be a better narrator and a better in-studio producer after listening to this episode. Sound School is produced by Rob Rosenthal for PRX and Transom.Join Us for New Sound Judgment Workshops!Improve your storytelling, interviewing, writing, producing, hosting and guesting skills! Sign up for new Sound Judgment workshops today at www.podcastallies.com/workshops. April 5, 2024: Mastering the Art of the Interview. Interviews are the foundation of all good storytelling, but we don't get much instruction on the art and science of them. In this workshop, you'll get ten proven, transformative strategies that you can apply to your own work right away. April 11,2024: Success in Guesting: Be a Great Guest, Get a Great GuestLearn  how to curate great guests and what it takes to be a phenomenal guest yourself. Learn how NPR producers curate and book guests – and how you can set yourself up for success no matter whether you're making a show — or seeking to be a guest yourself.  ***Sound School (formerly HowSound) is a bi-weekly podcast on audio storytelling produced by Rob Rosenthal for PRX and Transom. Listen to more episodes and follow the show at https://transom.org/topics/soundschool/The episode featured on Sound Judgment: https://transom.org/2024/tracking-partners/About Rob RosenthalRob Rosenthal is a freelance story editor, podcast producer/reporter, and a teacher. Longform, documentary podcasts are his sweet spot. He offers workshops for podcast companies and public radio stations. He hosts the Sound School Podcast, a joint project of PRX and Transom, on audio storytelling. Rob has been interviewing reporters, producers, editors and artists about the craft of audio storytelling since he began making his show in 2008 under the name How Sound. Rob says he still learns something every time he interviews someone. Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

After three captivating seasons, DRAG HEALS is back for its highly anticipated fourth season ready to dazzle audiences once again with its unique blend of heart, soul, and fabulousness. DRAG HEALS will make its season four premiere on April 19th at 9:30pm ET/PT on OUTtv, OUTtv.com and the OUTtv channel on Prime Video and AppleTV+. The series has recently been nominated for two 2024 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Lifestyle Program or Series and Tracey Erin Smith for Best Host. DRAG HEALS invites viewers on an unforgettable journey into the transformative world of drag, offering anintimate look at the lives of drag artists as they embark on an intensive month-long workshop to craft their own mesmerizing shows. Drag Heals is based on a process that host and show creator Tracey Erin Smith developed that helps people excavate raw material from their lives, and using what she calls "Theatrical Alchemy." So whatever kind of form of drag a person is interested in doing, they combine that with their personal narrative into a short one person show and then at the end of this process together they perform live in front of a stage audience.    In Drag Heals, the cast isn't just performing a lip sync, they're grabbing hold of the mic and saying something important.    Over the course of the intensive workshops and story crafting, the participants dive deep into their personal lives to unearth lessons learned and bring them back to the audience as a gift. The resulting stories are emotional and cathartic, both for the drag artists and the audience who share in the experience.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Canada's Got Talent (CGT) is back! I am honored to welcome host Lindsay Ell to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Lindsay Ell is one of country music's most celebrated female voices. Forbes lauded her as “one of the most exciting and talented young artists.” She has two Canadian number-one singles (“Criminal” and “Want Me Back”) and a US number one platinum status single alongside Brantley Gilbert (“What Happens in A Small Town”).  In 2022, she joined CGT, working with the judges Howie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall, and Lilly Singh. So far on the show, she selected singers Anica and Jeanick Fournier to be her Golden Buzzer acts. While Anica made it to the semifinals in 2023, Jeanick won the 2022 competition and competed on NBC's America's Got Talent: All-Stars in 2023.   Lindsay Ell received a 2023 Canadian Screen Award nominee in the Best Host or Presenter – Factual or Reality/Competition category. She also has been nominated for three ACM Awards, two CMT Awards, a CMA Award, a JUNO Award, and 18 CCMA Awards. Her Gold single, “wAnt me back,” led to the execution of her first Canadian headlining tour and allowed her to share the stage with her childhood idol, Shania Twain, at Boots & Hearts, Canada's biggest country music festival. During several US and Canadian stops on her Queen of Me Tour, she rejoined the “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” performer.When not hosting CGT or releasing new music, Lindsay funds the Make You Movement, a charitable fund that focuses on disenfranchised youth and survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Lindsay Ell previewed CGT's “Million Dollar Season” and the new Golden Buzzer twist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

In episode 144 Steph chats with the fabulous Jenn Lee of TPI as they answer some great questions from you, our audience. Here are this week's questions! 1. I have turned down several Canadians because I'm afraid I'm not licensed to work with them. But I've recently been told this isn't correct.. Can you please help me figure out what the current regulations are? I'm talking specifically about potential clients who live in Canada booking through me, a Tennessee-based agent. I've been reached by a couple in Vancouver and one in Toronto wanting to plan honeymoons to the Caribbean. We were specifically looking at Sandals, which I'm sure does tons of business with all nationalities. But I wanted to look at other resorts as well. Thanks for any insight you can provide! --Kristina C. 2. How do you find the best Host Agency for you? –Tracy E. 3. How do you become a top seller of travel? –Tracy E. TODAY'S RESOURCES: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/canadian-regulations-travel-agencies-nutshell (Canadian travel agency regulations in a nutshell) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-industry-lawyer-list (Travel industry attorney list) https://www.carpentertaylor.com/ (Tom Carpenter's law office) https://www2.arccorp.com/articles-trends/the-latest/fraud-awareness-webinar-recap-2023-schemes-2024-readiness/ (ARC's webinar on fraud) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency (Download our free excel sheet with questions to ask your prospective host agencies) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/independent-travel-agent-contracts (Things to look for in your host agency contract) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdEeS4KrdBLqVDL24Cw8Mw2XeMQVBwmec (Watch all of Host Week on our YouTube playlist!) https://www.youtube.com/live/tT7cHbr_y-g?feature=shared&t=16745 (Jenn's EduSpot on Curating a Loyal Fanbase: Creating Meaningful Connections) https://www.youtube.com/live/tT7cHbr_y-g?feature=shared&t=3894 (Host Week One Thing on Using Admins to Grow your Biz) https://www.youtube.com/live/uSpIVKiHowY?feature=shared&t=17445 (EduSpot with Tamay Shannon on using ChatGPT for your agency) https://har.news/advrm -Travel advisor roadmap

Host agencies...how do you find the right fit for you? Whitney delves into this world with special guest Steph Lee, the founder of Host Agency Reviews. They discuss the importance of transparency in the travel industry, the challenges and opportunities that come with reviewing host agencies, and tips for travel advisors on switching host entities. Steph shares her personal journey from managing a host agency to creating a vital industry resource that helps travel professionals make informed decisions based on honest reviews and comprehensive directories. Discover more at: https://www.mastersintravelpod.com/podcast Get Brianna's free "Branding Your First Impression" webinar: https://mastersintravel.myflodesk.com/dmyliai2lk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastersintravel/message

This week, Dayna and Brimstone hear about a work related sword fight, a very bored latch key kid, marriage ending van finds, and a savage grandaughter. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club!

On this episode of The Dirty Little Secrets Club, Dayna and Brimstone are getting all the juicy details. Hidden Diaries, Toenails, and Yelp Reviews, Oh My! And we might be cooking up a little secret of our own. Stay tuned! 

Reality television OGs Beth Stolarczyk and Jon Brennan talk with legendary BMX OG and 23-year host of MTV's “The Challenge”, TJ Lavin.  They discuss the crazy behind the scenes making of this amazing competition reality show and the absurdity of how he made the leap from BMX / X Games star to host of the best competition show in the history of television and streaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have all the Flav this week on The Dirty Little Secrets Club! Dayna and Brimstone hear about a raw meat situation, skidmarks, a standing hookup and bathroom notes. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club!

And that's how we get the titles to our show. This week, Dayna and Brim are ringing in the new year with an all new batch of dirty little secrets. Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. Submit your secrets here:https://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.comSubscribe here:https://linktr.ee/thedirtylittlesecretsclubIntro/Outro Music; Promised Land by Jesse Blaze Snider. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qL5mQZAnqiAlpXq8LQFVJThis weeks secrets submitted anonymously through our website thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com and taken from Reddit Confess Your Secrets

Merry Christmas you leech! This week we hear about a closet collection, unemployed santa, backpacking through western europe and a really nice grill.. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club!

This week, Dayna and Brim have a special guest! Michele Traina from Divorce Diaries! She holds nothing back as she tells us about life after divorce and divulges a few dirty little secrets of her own! 

This week is all about the Daddy's.. Way to go, Daddy! Dayna and Brimstone hear about permissive Vegas fun, deathbed confessions, party pooper, and petty revenge. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club!

A Fresh Story, season 5, episode 6 We had the honor of talking to Certified Professional Coach and CEO, Liz Brunner. We had an in-depth conversation about balancing the private and public persona, authenticity and vulnerability, her career pivots and fresh starts in life, and her passion for storytelling. We chat about being grateful for our community and supporters, and how she supports her clients in finding their voice these days. Liz Brunner is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and the CEO and founder of Brunner Communications and best-selling author of Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter, recommended on Forbes. She is a keynote speaker at corporate conventions, including Stifel, the Barron's Women Summit, the CoreNet Global Summit, as well as numerous colleges and universities. Leveraging more than 35 years of media and communications experience, expertise, and leadership, Brunner is sought by high-profile individuals and organizations to build meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their markets. In February 2020, Liz launched her podcast, "Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner," where guests share their stories of re-creation, transformation and how they have created their “next chapters” inspiring others to live their best, most authentic lives as well. Liz's podcast has won multiple awards for “Best Host” and “Best Lifestyle Podcast” by the Communicator Awards. In 2020, Liz founded the Brunner Academy of online learning, providing access to high quality speaker training. Her flagship public speaking course, “How to be a Rock Star Public Speaker," is receiving high praise: “Liz Brunner is one of the top professional speakers in the world… and one of the best teachers of speaking in the world.” – Brian Tracy, International Speaker, best-selling author and consultant In 2023, Liz's highly acclaimed book, Dare To Own You, placed in the Silver/ 2nd Place category for "Self-Help" of the annual Feathered Quill Book Awards and was also a Finalist in the category of "memoir/ biography." It is available on Amazon and Audible and at Barnes & Noble. Enjoy this episode with Liz, check out Brunner Communications, and follow Liz on Instagram and Twitter.

Well, you know what? Maybe Chad sucks!.. at least we know one person that thinks so. This week, Dayna and Brimstone hear another new kink, digging for gold, a little extra weight, and of course, CHAD. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club.

We're full from Turkey and the cream of some middle aged guy. But it's not as naughty as it sounds. In this minisode, Dayna and Brinstone hear about a not so single man, and a smelly situation. Dont worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club! 

This week Jon & Kris dive into all things Thanksgiving! What they are making, the dinner must haves & what makes a great host/guest! Thanksgiving Recipe LINKS ⁠Cranberry Sauce⁠ ⁠Banana Pudding⁠ ⁠Sweet Potato Casserole⁠ 25% off Growing Season for 24 hours on 11/24 Book signing details — Where: BARNES & NOBLE 1701 Mallory Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027 When: Tuesday Nov. 28th 6:00 pm Details: We will be doing a live Q&A & book signing / meet & greet. Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠That's The Point ⁠ ⁠Kristin⁠ ⁠Jon⁠ Youtube: ⁠Kristin⁠ Pre-Order Kristin's New Book: Growing Seasons ⁠HERE

We tried to do minisodes, but we talk too much. This week on the Dirty Little Secrets Club, Dayna and Brimstone hear about a hot peeeenis pie and a laxative smoothie. Oh boy. Don't worry, we'll never tell... Welcome to the club.Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. 

The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story. Karen worked with reporter/host Sara Ganim to create Believable. This episode was sponsored by Signal Hill Insights. Want to know how your podcast is affecting listeners? Need to plan to share outcomes with a branded client? Visit measureyourpodcast.com for a free 4-part email series that will tell you how and why to measure the unique impact of branded podcasts. Go beyond counting downloads. Instead, obtain real responses from real listeners to demonstrate the ROI of branded podcasts. You'll learn how research generates practical insights to optimize your production and drive renewals. Karen Given's takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter and visit our blog. Karen set out to tell Coco Berthmann's story as more than a basic scammer story. She wanted to investigate the social safety nets that allowed Coco's deception to happen in the first place. It's the concept of preventable harm: What makes for a much richer, more noteworthy and useful investigation is whether, in fact, the harm could have been prevented, by whom, and why it wasn't. Especially with true crime, there's a temptation to tell only a good yarn—the sensational one about the scammer. But those stories are like cotton candy — they might taste good at the time, but later you wonder why you bothered.  Avoid creating unintended consequences. One of the most important and interesting lessons from Believable comes from the tricky line Karen and Sara walked. They needed to investigate the validity of Coco's story without casting doubt on the stories of every sex trafficking victim, which could have done significant harm. One way they did this — that I would certainly steal if I were you — was to establish early on what is generally known about a phenomenon or a process. We need to understand what's typical in order to get clarity on what's not. Storyboarding is a visual exercise. Karen's a huge fan of sticky notes—in fact, 3M, if you're listening, please name a line of Post-its after her. To get started, lay out your story beats on Post-its on a wall or in project management software like Trello or Asana. Trust me, you'll be moving things around for your entire production process. Make it easy on yourself. Karen Given is a podcast story editor, producer and host. Her most recent project was Believable: the Coco Berthmann Story. A veteran of public radio, Karen started out as a technical director and worked her way up to executive producer and host. Along the way, she won the national Edward R. Murrow award twice, in 2007 and 2017. She also writes Narrative Beat, a free newsletter for journalists and podcast makers who want to tell better stories. Follow Karen Given: Subscribe to her newsletter, Narrative BeatWebsite: Karen GivenInstagram: karengivenLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/klgiven/Facebook: karenlgivenIf you liked my conversation with Karen Given, you'll love: Sound Judgment Season 2/Episode 8: The Heist: How to Produce an Award-Winning Investigative Series with Sally HershipsSound Judgment Season 2/Episode 5: Bone Valley: How to Produce a True Crime Podcast That Makes a DifferenceWe need your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review. Visit our website to easily give us a 5-star rating and a review that'll go to Apple or Spotify instantly. We're grateful.The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC, a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and social impact organizations. Contact UsTo contact us with collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, email allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com. To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's Facebook

We're going to need you to "un-ick" the situation this week on the dirty little secrets club. Dayna and Brim get an update on garage band guy, a family share plan, uber eats (alllllll your fries), and a very slippery slope.. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club!Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. 

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 The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is Near Death: Death Party. Near Death is a Dying For Media production with sales and distribution by Lemonada Media.Nikki Boyer's takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter and visit our blog.  Nikki loves having uncomfortable conversations. She'll ask almost anything, and she'll share herself in order to create a welcoming, inviting environment. The result: healing conversations about the things that matter most. It takes a lot of character to admit to the obstacles that stand in our way of doing our best, most honest work. For Nikki, the obstacle was her mindset: Before podcasting, she was an actress, a voice-over artist, and a TV personality. And, she says, she  was always seeking attention. Creating Dying for Sex changed all that. Now, she says, “I have this person's story to tell and I can't wait to share it with you.” She's no longer chasing the spotlight, but giving a gift. One thing Nikki has learned from doing podcasts about death? A lot of people wait to give themselves permission to do the thing they really want to be doing. And in the end, they regret having put it off. If there's a project you've been putting off, don't wait any longer. Give yourself permission and jump in.Near Death: CreditsNikki Boyer: Dying for Media CEO and cofounder and host, Near DeathKevin Sabbe: Dying For Media cofounder and executive producer, Near DeathReverend Peggy: cohost and executive producerKatie Amanda Keane: producer/writerTommy Fields: head of audioNikki BoyerNikki Boyer is the founder and CEO of Dying For Media and a three-time Emmy® award-winning TV host, producer, actress and podcaster. She created, hosted, and is executive producer of the breakout Wondery podcast, “Dying for Sex,” which won the 2021 Ambie Award for Podcast of the Year — and was named one of Apple's favorite podcasts of 2020.In the midst of the global pandemic, Nikki hosted nearly 200 episodes of Wondery's “The Daily Smile,” a podcast about good news, and recently launched “Call Me Curious” via Wondery+, a lighthearted investigative series that delves into offbeat topics. Nikki cohosts the popular weekly podcast, “Straight Talk with Ross Mathews,” which recently recorded its 400th episode. Nikki cohosted the 2021 Ambie Awards show and was a regular guest contributor to The Wendy Williams Show for over eight seasons. She has appeared on virtually every major television talk show, most recently as a guest on The Drew Barrymore Show, supporting the launch of “Call Me Curious.” Along with Kevin Sabbe, she co-created and was co-executive producer of Step Girlfriends, a television concept based on her real life, optioned by CBS Studios. Nikki made her mark hosting Yahoo!'s ultra-popular Daytime in No Time, where she was the most watched host on the internet during the series' five-year run. Follow Nikki Boyer: www.dyingformedia.comwww.nikkiboyer.comInstagram: @nikkiboyer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-boyer-6873b847/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnikkiboyer If you liked this episode, you'll love: Sound Judgment Season 2/Episode 10: How to Tell the Truth: The Art of Memoir with Dana BlackSound Judgment Season 2/Episode 2: Standing Ovation Host Jay Baer: How to Craft a Million-Dollar StorySound Judgment Season 1/Episode 8: How Top Hosts Hook Listeners in 60 Seconds or Less We need your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. We're grateful.The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirCover art by Sarah EdgellSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLCContact UsTo contact us with questions, collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, write to us at allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com. To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's FacebookSound Judgment Instagramhttp://podcastallies.com  Podcast Allies is a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and media organizations. 

It's a neverending humpfest at The Dirty Little Secrets Club! This week, Dayna and Brimstone hear about a quiet fetish, a risky workout, getting rid of past love evidence, and sneaky ways to eat out. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club!Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. Submit your secrets here:https://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.comSubscribe here:https://linktr.ee/thedirtylittlesecretsclubIntro/Outro Music; Promised Land by Jesse Blaze Snider. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qL5mQZAnqiAlpXq8LQFVJThis weeks secrets submitted anonymously through our website thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com and taken from Reddit Confess Your SecretsThe DLSC Social MediaTwitter: @theDLSClubpodhttps://twitter.com/thedlsclubpodInstagram: @theDLSClubpodhttps://instagram.com/thedlsclubpodhttps://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com

This one is dedicated to you, B! We are so honored to have been a part of the reason you smiled. To your family and to your other half, all of our love. Rest Easy, B!Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. Submit your secrets here:https://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.comSubscribe here:https://linktr.ee/thedirtylittlesecretsclubIntro/Outro Music; Promised Land by Jesse Blaze Snider. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qL5mQZAnqiAlpXq8LQFVJThis weeks secrets submitted anonymously through our website thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com and taken from Reddit Confess Your SecretsHosted By:Participation Trophy Wife Dayna:Twitter: @TrophyWifeDaynahttps://twitter.com/TrophyWifeDaynaIG: @TrophyWifeDaynahttps://instagram.com/trophywifedaynaBrimstone:Twitter: @entrancetohellhttps://twitter.com/entrancetohellIG: @therealbrimstonehttps://instagram.com/therealbrimstonehttps://therealbrimstone.comThe DLSC Social MediaTwitter: @theDLSClubpodhttps://twitter.com/thedlsclubpodInstagram: @theDLSClubpodhttps://instagram.com/thedlsclubpodhttps://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com#podcast #apple #bestpodcast #top10 #bestshow #dramedy #Comedy #bestshow #thedirtylittlesecretsclub #scandalous #anonymous #dirtylittlesecret #cohosts #besthosts #spotify #itunes #bestapplepodcast #bestspotifypodcast #drama #secrets #lies #welcometotheclub #tuesday #Funnyshow #bestcomedypodcast #bestcomedyshow #Brimstone #DaynaPereira #ParticipationTrophyWife #TrophyWifeDayna #TheGrindhouseRadio #ThatTrophyWifeLife

The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is Weight for It: Episode 2, Shame Spiral. It's produced by ohitsbigron Studios and distributed by Radiotopia. Ronald Young Jr. is a critically acclaimed audio producer, host, and storyteller, based in Alexandria, Va. He is an avid pop-culture enthusiast and the host of the television and film review podcast Leaving the Theater.  He is also a regular contributor to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour as a guest panelist. He has hosted shows such as Pushkin's Solvable and HBO Docs Club, from Pineapple Street Studios.  Selected as Vulture Magazine podcaster to watch, 2023 Ronald is currently developing new series, both scripted and narrative, that seek to unpack the human experience. His newest show, Weight For It, tells the vulnerable stories of fat folks and folks everywhere who think about their weight constantly.Weight for It: CreditsHost/Producer: Ronald Young, Jr. Story Editor: Sarah DealySound Design/Mixing: John DeloreTheme music is The Talk, composed by Jey ReddFollow Ronald Young, Jr.:www.ohitsbigron.comInstagram and Facebook: ohitsbigronLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldyoungjr/Twitter/X: ohitsbigronFollow the hashtags #ohitsbigron and #ohitsbigronstudiosIf you liked my conversation with Ronald Young, Jr., you'll love: Sound Judgment Season 1/Episode 2: The Host Defines the Brand with John BarthSound Judgment Season 3/Episode 1: Classy's Jonathan Menjivar: The Fine, Awkward Art of the Personal Audio DocumentarySound Judgment Season 2/Episode 9: Best of: Emotional Bravery with Last Day's Stephanie Wittels WachsWe need your support! Please give Sound Judgment a five-star rating and a review. Visit our website to easily give us a 5-star rating and a review that'll go to Apple or Spotify instantly. We're grateful. The Sound Judgment team is: Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirCover art by Sarah EdgellSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLCContact UsTo contact us with questions, collaborations, media interviews, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, write to us at allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage your voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com. To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show: Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's FacebookSound Judgment Instagramhttp://podcastallies.com  Podcast Allies is a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and media organizations. Ronald Young, Jr's takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter and visit our blog. Learn to draw upon rhythm and music to improve your delivery on the mic. Ronald grew up with the musicality of the storytelling and the singing he heard in church, and that turned him into a storyteller who is enchanting to listen to. But we can all do this by feeling the rhythm and cadence of language: Where are the beats? Where are the breaths? It's not just storyboarding that makes great stories; it's how we deliver our stories. Don't censor yourself. At the beginning of the scripting process, Ronald's story editor, Sarah Deeley, had him write down all the ideas he had for each episode. Only then did they narrow those ideas down into a structured narrative. Build stories in layers. Think about context: what does the listener need to know, right now, to understand this episode? To tell a story about his college girlfriend, Ronald had to first explain some stuff about his childhood. What context do you need to offer to make your story land?

It's spooky season and we have a horror kink on The Dirty Little Secrets Club! This week, Dayna and Brimstone hear about haunted house shenanigans, dating a stripper, early onset dementia, and seeing your friend in a new light. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club.Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. Submit your secrets here:https://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.comSubscribe here:https://linktr.ee/thedirtylittlesecretsclubIntro/Outro Music; Promised Land by Jesse Blaze Snider. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qL5mQZAnqiAlpXq8LQFVJThis weeks secrets submitted anonymously through our website thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com and taken from Reddit Confess Your Secrets

The episode discussed on today's Sound Judgment is _Death, Sex & Money_—Bells & Bills: The Price You Paid for Your Wedding.We also discuss Death, Sex & Money — A Headline Stays Static Even as a Life TransformsAnna Sale is the creator and host of Death, Sex & Money, the podcast from WNYC Studios about “the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more.” Anna won a Gracie for best podcast host in 2016 and the show won the 2018 Webby and 2021 Ambie for best interview show.Before launching Death, Sex & Money in 2014, Anna covered politics for nearly a decade. She is the author of the book Let's Talk About Hard Things, which The New Yorker wrote "shows us how supportive listening happens." She grew up in West Virginia and now lives in Berkeley, Calif. with her husband and two daughters.Death, Sex & Money CreditsHost: Anna Sale Executive Producer: Liliana Maria Percy RuizProducer: Zoe AzulayProducer: Amy PearlMix Engineer/Producer: Andrew DunnFollow Death, Sex & Money:@deathsexmoney on InstagramSubscribe to the DS&M weekly newsletter at deathsexmoney.org/newsletter for listener emails, recommendations from the team and a short essay from Anna Sale.If you liked my conversation with Anna Sale, you'll love:Sound Judgment Season 2/Episode 10: How to tell the truth: The art of memoir with Dana BlackandSound Judgment Season 2/Episode 9: Best of: Emotional Bravery with Last Day's Stephanie Wittels Wachs  If you want to support Sound Judgment, please visit our website to easily leave us a 5-star rating and a review that'll go to Apple or Spotify instantly. We're grateful.The Sound Judgment team is:Host & Producer: Elaine Appleton GrantProduction Assistant: Audrey NelsonAudio engineer/sound designer: Kevin KlinePodcast manager: Tina BassirCover art by Sarah EdgellSound Judgment is a production of Podcast Allies, LLC, a boutique production and consulting company making magical podcasts for NGOs and nonprofits, higher ed, and media organizations. Contact UsTo contact us with questions,  collaborations, media inquiries, speaking engagements, or sponsorships, write to us at allies@podcastallies.com. We encourage listener voice memos! Click the microphone icon at soundjudgmentpodcast.com.To follow Elaine Appleton Grant and the show:Subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter, about creative choices in audio storytellingSound Judgment websiteElaine's LinkedInElaine's FacebookSound Judgment Instagramhttp://podcastallies.com  Podcast Allies is Anna Sale's takeawaysThese are the takeaways from the end of the episode. For more takeaways from all of our guests, subscribe to the Sound Judgment newsletter and visit our blog.Anna and her team hold two conflicting realities in their heads all the time: The show exists to talk about the things we normally keep private. But podcasts exist online, for all the world to consume and Google to find. So be clear about your show's values. Practice journalistic ethics, and also the specific principles around how you want to treat your guests. Know that you will deal with these kinds of human conflicts every day.How do you prep a guest? Before an interview, Anna shares how they plan to edit and use the interview. If a guest requests anonymity, she may grant it in order to protect them and their longterm digital record.Fact-checking is always important, especially these days. But if you allow anonymity, it becomes even more critical.Perhaps my biggest takeaway from this conversation is that Death, Sex and Money is one big, warm place, where listeners are invited in and welcomed. Anna is proud that she and her team make listeners feel accompanied, wherever they take them.Finally, your guests expect hard questions. Don't wimp out. 

Be more like Keanu this week on the dirty little secrets club. Dayna and Brim talk about Brimstones run in with the man himself, and hear the dirtiest little secrets submitted this week. Getting your stuff back, swap party invites, stealing daddy's meds, and all of God's beautiful "angles".. Don't worry, we'll never tell. Welcome to the club.Do you have a dirty little secret?.. Welcome to the club. From Coast to Coast, the Beauty from the West and the Beast from the East are offering you a VIP ticket to the dirtiest little secrets this club has to offer. Dayna and Brimstone let you take a peek into our own personal Pandora's Box of anonymous secrets submitted through our website. So what are you waiting for?  Step on in, and let's get scandalous. Submit your secrets here:https://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.comSubscribe here:https://linktr.ee/thedirtylittlesecretsclubIntro/Outro Music; Promised Land by Jesse Blaze Snider. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qL5mQZAnqiAlpXq8LQFVJThis weeks secrets submitted anonymously through our website thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com and taken from Reddit Confess Your SecretsThe DLSC Social MediaTwitter: @theDLSClubpodhttps://twitter.com/thedlsclubpodInstagram: @theDLSClubpodhttps://instagram.com/thedlsclubpodhttps://thedirtylittlesecretsclub.com

Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this exciting episode of The Jay Franze Show, we are honored to welcome the multi-talented Teresa Strasser, an American writer, television personality, and Emmy award winner. Teresa's journey has been remarkable, from her early days as a field correspondent to becoming a beloved co-host on The Adam Carolla Show.Teresa's impressive career spans various media, including television, radio, and writing. As an Emmy-winning writer for Comedy Central's “Win Ben Stein's Money” and an Emmy-nominated television host for TLC's “While You Were Out,” she has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.Teresa's first book, “Exploiting My Baby: Because It's Exploiting Me,” received critical acclaim and became a Los Angeles Times Bestseller. It transformation into a pilot for ABC, thanks to the collaboration with Jamie Tarses' Fanfare Productions and Sony Pictures Television.Not only is Teresa, a prolific writer, but she's also an influential journalist with contributions to the Los Angeles Times and The Los Angeles Jewish Journal. Her poignant first-person essays have been recognized with three Los Angeles Press Club Awards, including the prestigious Columnist of the Year.Teresa's television credits include, her role as a field correspondent for WNYW-TV's “Good Day New York,” and Fox shows like “Good Day Live” and “On Air With Ryan Seacrest.” Her engaging presence can still be enjoyed on re-runs of the USA Network's “Character Fantasy.”Her credits also include her time on ABC's “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and “The Chair.” Teresa has also charmed audiences with her appearances on the E! Network countdown shows, such as “50 Cutest Child Stars” and “101 Celebrity Oops.”Beyond her professional accomplishments, Teresa holds the role as a spokesperson for prominent national brands, including U-Haul, Home Depot, LG, Domino's, and Big Lots. Best Western Hotels and Resorts enjoyed collaborating with her on family travel adventures chronicled in print and on YouTube.Named one of Arizona's “Top Ten Social Media Moms” by The Arizona Republic and listed as “The Least Annoying People of the Year” by the New York Post, Teresa's authenticity and charm have endeared her to audiences worldwide.Currently, Teresa anchors the nightly syndicated entertainment show, “The List,” produced by the E.W. Scripps Company, for which she received a well-deserved 2015 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for Best Host.Join us for an inspiring and entertaining conversation as Teresa Strasser shares her insights, experiences, and valuable lessons learned throughout her extraordinary career. Tune in to The Jay Franze Show for an unforgettable episode with this talented and endearing television personality.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: Teresa StrasserRecorded: August 8, 2023LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comTeresa Strasser: https://www.teresastrasser.com/ Support the show

Giant brains! Communication mysteries! Infamous sensuality! Dolphins are here to blow your relatively tiny mind with their squeaks, clicks, cliques, history, lore, zany evolutionary path, psychedelic experiences, and so much more. Learn why some dolphins are pink, why NASA poured cash into groovy research, what it's like to touch a dolphin, if they can learn to speak English, their mating strategies, captivity, and the researchers that made our culture obsessed with them. Also: how a screensaver can save your life. Stay tuned next week because the questions only get weirder. Visit Dr. Justin Gregg's website and follow him on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokBuy Dr. Gregg's books: If Nietzsche Were A Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity, Are Dolphins Really Smart?: The Mammal Behind the Myth, and 22 Fantastical Facts About DolphinsHe also has a Substack newsletterVote for us for the Webbys? Best Host and Best Science PodA donation went to Dolphin Communication ProjectMore episode sources and linksOther episodes you may enjoy: Functional Morphology (ANATOMY), Phonology (LINGUISTICS), Ichthyology (FISHES), Primatology (APES & MONKEYS), Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS), Biological Anthropology (SEXY APES), Gorillaology (GORILLAS), Selachimorphology (SHARKS), Screamology (LOUD VOCALIZATIONS), Laryngology (VOICEBOXES)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media and Mark David ChristensonTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

In the final episode, we look at where Lonnie, Mary, Johnny, Jennie, Johnny Mack, and Denny are fifty years after leaving Mt. Meigs. We also look at how juvenile justice in America has evolved and how other juvenile reform schools that mistreated their students have atoned for their wrongs. And lastly, we get a glimpse into the current state of Mt. Meigs. Has it changed? Or is it the same place it was more than fifty years ago? If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people who were incarcerated at Mt. Meigs as children ended up spending their entire lives tethered to the criminal legal system. Many were sentenced to life in prison. Many others were sentenced to death. This episode traces the lives of two of those people: Jesse James Andrews and Johnny Mack Young.  If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denny Abbott enlists the help of lawyer Ira Dement to sue the state of Alabama. What ensues is a years-long battle, multiple lawsuits, personal turmoil, but also...a glimmer of hope for the kids at Mt. Meigs.  Special thanks to Denny Abbott and Douglas Kalajian for the use of their book, They Had No Voice: My Fight for Alabama's Forgotten Children. If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Stephens and four other girls escape Mt. Meigs and are determined to tell someone about what's happened to them. Probation officer Denny Abbott must make a decision.  If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the 1920s, notices started appearing in the local newspapers near Mt. Meigs. They said things like "Six armed negroes escaped Mount Meigs Industrial School” or “Police seeking escape artist in burglary."  In this episode, we hear about the tradition of running away at Mt. Meigs. Lonnie tells us about his experience running away and the harrowing consequences that led him to spend months on the rock pile.  If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the 1960s, the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children was an early prototype of the for-profit prison. But it wasn't designed that way. In this episode, we go back to the early 20th century when a Black woman and student of Booker T. Washington named Cornelia Bowen founded Mt. Meigs. She envisioned a safe haven for Black kids who weren't being served by the state of Alabama and believed in reform through industrial education. She often was successful, and without her, America might not have had one of its most legendary Black athletes, baseball player Satchel Paige. If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Survivors of Mt. Meigs share how they ended up in the juvenile justice system and what happened once they went down the long road to the reformatory. Lonnie and Johnny meet the foreboding superintendent EB Holloway, while Mary and Jennie must deal with the girls' matron, Fannie B. Matthews.  If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter Josie Duffy Rice travels to a small town outside Montgomery, Alabama, and tries to visit a juvenile reform school, once called the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children or Mt. Meigs. The school opened in the early 20th century as a safe haven for Black kids, but by the 1960s, it had become something else entirely. Then one day, in 1968, five Black girls ran away, determined to find someone to help. We hear from one of those girls, Mary, and juvenile probation officer Denny. We also hear from Lonnie, now a world famous artist who was sent to Mt. Meigs at age 11, among others. In Unreformed, Rice investigates this institution, and what happened after someone blew the whistle. It looks at the lasting impact Mt. Meigs has had on their lives and juvenile justice in Alabama. If you or someone you know attended Mt. Meigs and would like to connect with us, please email mtmeigspodcast@gmail.com.  Unreformed has been nominated for two Signal Listener's Choice Award. Voting is open through October 5, 2023, you can vote for the show under "Best Host" and "History" in the Limited Series and Specials category. Link to vote is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.