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Hollywood actor Tim Pocock was tricked by his dying, devout mother into undergoing gay conversion therapy. After she died, Tim finally learned how to be himself, without fear and self-loathing.Tim grew up under the thumb of his charismatic, pious mother.He went to a school with links to the controversial, secretive and conservative Catholic organisation, Opus Dei.There, he desperately tried to hide his sexuality, and was ruthlessly bullied for his musical and stage talents.Despite Tim's success in Australian opera, television, and in Hollywood blockbusters, he continued to harbour many secrets about himself and his family.One day his mother, who loved Tim deeply in her own way, and who was dying from ovarian cancer, convinced her only son to come with her to therapy. Instead of finally being able to talk about his struggles, Tim found himself being tricked into gay conversion therapy.For the last few months of his mother's life, he went to be hypnotised by a 'Catholic psychologist' every week, until eventually she died, and Tim was set free to learn how live by and for himself.Further informationThe Truth Will Set You Free: Growing up gay in Opus Dei is published by Hachette.You can stream the Four Corners report into schools with ties to Opus Dei, which features Tim, on ABC iview.The Pared Foundation's full responses to questions from Four Corners can be read here.Opus Dei Australia provided Four Corners with this statement.Find out more about the Conversations Live National Tour on the ABC website.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris and presented by Richard Fidler. The executive producer is Nicola Harrison.This episode explores sexuality, LGBTQI+, homophobia, family dynamics, books, writing, mother-son relationships, shame, the Church, infidelity, cancer, death, grief, losing a mother, acting, a career in acting, memoir, epic life story, origin story, Marvel, Wolverine, Cyclopse, Dance Academy, Tangara, Redfield.

#160  - From Chronically Ill to Thriving: The Wellness Comeback Story You Need to Hear with Amy Kurtz, Author of Kicking Sick What happens when your body becomes the thing holding you back from living your life? In this episode of The Pretty Well Podcast, I'm joined by Amy Kurtz—author, speaker, and wellness warrior who's turned her own experience with chronic illness into a powerful mission to help others heal. We're talking about what it really takes to live well with invisible illness, how to become your own best advocate, and why your symptoms aren't “just in your head” (even if you've been told that one too many times). Amy shares the mindset shifts, do-able practices, and functional wellness tools that helped her go from barely surviving to thriving. If you've ever felt gaslit, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted by the medical system, this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a power-up all at once. Because healing isn't linear—but it is possible. You don't have to settle for “you'll just have to live with it.”   More About Amy Kurtz: Facing debilitating pain and health issues since her teenage years, patient advocate and author Amy Kurtz well knows the frustration, fear and isolation that comes with chronic illness.  She wrote the bestselling book Kicking Sick as a reader guide to managing debilitating conditions and living fully. A distinct voice in the health space, Amy's work has been heralded by Mark Hyman,  Deepak Chopra, Kris Carr and more. Lena Dunham named Kicking Sick one of her “top 10 desert island books of all time” in NY MAG.  She has appeared in Oprah, as well as on Good Morning America several times, and Fox. Amy's second book, “But You Look Fine, Trapped in the Hell between Sick and Well and how to Break Free” is due out from Hachette in Spring 2026.  LInks & Resources: Website: https://amykurtz.com/ Social: https://www.instagram.com/_amykurtz https://www.facebook.com/amykurtzauthor   Amy's Book: *Kicking Sick: Your Go-To Guide for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions https://amzn.to/4ixOQOd  *As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You*   Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! Subscribe, Share & Review: 

This week Shelley and I check out the THIRD Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee, the Viking-themed resource collection game Looot (yes, it's THREE o's) by Charles Chevallier and Laurent Escoffier from Hachette and Gigamic then we check out a title that's should make a splash at GenCon this year - build your 3-D castle to prevent the wolf army from invading your pig's fortifications in Castle Raisers by Erwan Le Minous and Anthony Perone from Wonderful World Board Games Thanks as always to our sponsor Bezier Games REMEMBER TO JOIN OUR CONTEST GIVEAWAY! Three listeners/viewers can win games from AMIGO, Pandasaurus, and Bezier Games! All you have to do is a) Go to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@garrettsgames and SUBSCRIBE b) Write a comment on one of our JUNE video episodes  You can support the podcast and video series directly by going to www.patreon.com/garrettsgames OR check out our extensive list of games that no longer fit on our shelves, but BELONG on your table: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16ovRDNBqur0RiAzgFAfI0tYYnjlJ68hoHyHffU7ZDWk/edit?usp=sharing  

In this timeless episode of White Shores Theresa introduces her latest title: The Akashic Records and shares a 20 minute guided meditation to help you access the only book in the world that can read you. The Akashic Records: Open the Book of your Soul and Discover Your True Purpose (Octopus, Hachette) by Theresa CheungAmazon.co.uk: The Akashic RecordsAmazon.com: The Akashic RecordsTo find out more about Theresa's bestselling dream, intuition, afterlife, astrology and mystical titles and mission, visit:Www.theresacheung.comhttp://linktr.ee/theresacheungYou can contact Theresa via @thetheresacheung on Instagram and her author pages on Facebook and Twitter and you can email her directly at: angeltalk710@aol.comThank you to Cluain Ri for the blissful episode music.White Shores is produced by Matthew Cooper 

In this incredibly powerful and emotional episode of The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, Lauren and Christine Lang, a medical intuitive and wellness expert, dive deep into Christine's upcoming book, Ask Your Spirit: Receiving Life-Changing Wisdoms from Your Elevated Intelligence. Christine reveals how to connect with your spirit for profound guidance and clarity, and shares how she came to embrace her gifts as a powerful medical intuitive. The conversation touches on life-changing self-reflection techniques, the importance of centering oneself, and trusting the universe's plan. Christine also shares how major life events are designed by the spirit to teach us valuable lessons and help us grow. The episode resonates with raw emotion as Lauren opens up about her own struggles with surrendering to the universe and her need to be perfect. Throughout this episode, Christine provides tools for self-healing, releasing negative emotions, and finding alignment through forgiveness. They also explore the Law of Attraction and how the balance of personal responsibility and allowing life events to unfold can lead to peace and growth. If you're ready to trust your inner wisdom, embrace your spiritual path, and gain powerful tools to shift your energy, this episode is a must-listen. ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose.   Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: https://laurengraceinspirations.com Want to work with Lauren? Book a Free Discovery Call with Lauren: https://laurengraceinspirations.com Free Offers: https://laurengraceinspirations.com/freeoffers   The Afterlight Podcast:  The Afterlight Podcast on Social @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: www.theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://laurengraceinspirations.com/contact   Meet Christine Meet Christine Lang— she's a medical intuitive, wellness expert, and former attorney. Whether it's health, relationship, or career struggles, Christine's mission is to help people look inward and connect with themselves to get the answers and clarity they need.  Christine's upcoming book, Ask Your Spirit: Receiving Life Changing Wisdom from Your Elevated Intelligence (June 10, 2025, Hachette) is a practical and accessible guide that teaches readers how to converse directly with their enlightened spirit. It goes beyond the “trust your gut” trope so often associated with tapping into your intuition by teaching readers how to converse directly with their enlightened spirit.   

Christine Lang is an author, medical intuitive, wellness expert, and former attorney. Whether it's health, relationship, or career struggles, Christine's mission is to help people look inward and connect with themselves to get the answers and clarity they need.Christine's upcoming book, Ask Your Spirit: Receiving Life Changing Wisdom from Your Elevated Intelligence (June 10, 2025, Hachette) is a practical and accessible guide that teaches readers how to converse directly with their enlightened spirit. It goes beyond the “trust your gut” trope so often associated with tapping into your intuition by teaching readers how to converse directly with their enlightened spirit.Find Christine:https://www.christinelang.orghttps://www.amazon.com/Ask-Your-Spirit-Christine-Lang/dp/1538773910https://www.instagram.com/christinelang_intuitive/

Lisa Finucane reviews Poor Ghost! by Gabriel Flynn published by Hachette.

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur des juges de la CPI sanctionnés par les États-Unis, les tensions entre Donald Trump et Elon Musk et la baisse du prix du pétrole. États-Unis : deux chercheurs chinois accusés d'agroterrorismeDeux chercheurs chinois sont accusés par le FBI d'avoir introduit un champignon toxique susceptible de nuire gravement aux récoltes agricoles. Le gouvernement américain a-t-il des preuves tangibles ou cette affaire est-elle instrumentalisée à des fins politiques ?Avec Clea Broadhurst, correspondante permanente de RFI à Pékin.CPI : Washington sanctionne quatre jugesEn représailles aux procédures visant des soldats américains en Afghanistan et le Premier ministre israélien Benyamin Netanyahu, Washington a pris des sanctions contre quatre magistrates de la Cour pénale internationale. Comment expliquer cette mesure alors que les Américains ne reconnaissent pas l'institution ? Ces sanctions peuvent-elles nuire à la CPI ?Avec Stéphanie Maupas, correspondante de RFI à La Haye.États-Unis : la guerre est déclarée entre Donald Trump et Elon MuskLe patron de Tesla a récemment pris ses distances avec le président américain, critiquant certaines de ses orientations économiques liées au projet de loi budgétaire. Pourquoi ce texte a-t-il déclenché de telles tensions entre les deux hommes ? Elon Musk a-t-il les moyens de résister aux menaces de Donald Trump d'annuler les subventions fédérales que perçoivent ses entreprises ?Avec Pierre Gervais, professeur de Civilisation américaine à l'Université Sorbonne Nouvelle. Auteur du livre Histoire des États-Unis de 1860 à nos jours (éditions Hachette Éducation).Pétrole : pourquoi le prix du baril chute ?Le prix du pétrole est au plus bas depuis la pandémie du Covid-19 et oscille autour des 65 dollars le baril, bien en dessous des niveaux espérés par l'Opep+. Comment expliquer ce phénomène ? Quelles en sont les conséquences économiques pour les pays producteurs ? Avec Francis Perrin, directeur de recherches à l'Iris et chercheur associé au Policy Center for the New South, un centre de réflexion basé à Rabat, au Maroc.

¿Cómo narrar desde una memoria que traiciona? ¿Cómo meterse en la piel de un hombre de 70 años cuando se es una escritora joven y feminista? En este capítulo, María del Mar Ramón nos habla de La memoria es un animal esquivo (Hachette), una novela conmovedora y feroz que explora la culpa, el recuerdo y la masculinidad silenciada.Juan Francisco, su protagonista, reconstruye desde el exilio interior una vida marcada por el duelo, el arte y el peso de lo no dicho. Con una prosa íntima y lúcida, María del Mar logra un ejercicio de voz narrativa que desestabiliza certezas y conmueve desde lo más humano.Conversamos sobre escritura y memoria, sobre ficciones masculinas escritas desde la empatía, y sobre cómo la literatura puede ser un acto de compasión. Un capítulo para lectores atentos, para quienes se preguntan si es posible no dejar que se nos escape la vida entera sin reconciliarnos con quienes amamos.#LaMemoriaEsUnAnimalEsquivo #MariaDelMarRamon #ParedroPodcast #LiteraturaColombiana #PodcastDeLibros #NarrativaLatinoamericana #FeminismoYFicción #VocesLatinas #Hachette #PodcastLiterario #LibrosQueTransforman #FicciónContemporánea #DíaDelPadre #Reconciliación #MemoriaYFicción

La Nerdoteca, nuestro club de lectura de comics. Este mes (en mayo, en realidad), leímos Astérix y los Normandos, Albert Uderzo (arte) y René Gosciny (guión), creadores de los irreductibles galos. Originalmente fue publicado por entregas en la revista Pilote (editorial Dargaud) en 1966, y recopilada en álbum al año siguiente, por la editorial Hachette, mientras que Grijalbo la publicó en español en 1974. La primera aparición de Asterix fue en 1961, así que estamos ante un comic y universo nuevito, aunque bien poblado, cuando se publica este comic. Acompañen a Eze, Chris, y MaGnUs a reseñar este comic, y leer las opiniones de la audiencia. Mirá el video completo y dejanos tu reseña en YouTube, o escuchá el audio donde sigas nuestro podcast (pero mejor mirá el video, que le pusimos mucho amor): https://youtu.be/Pi6xT6OleqQ Si te gusta, tiranos un mango por Cafecito desde Argentina o Ko-Fi desde Uruguay y el resto del mundo, los links están en bit.ly/perdidoseter. En junio leemos el primer tomo de Captain Tsubasa, alias Supercampeones, el manga en el que se báso la famosa serie de animé.

Quentin Johnson reviews Never Flinch by Stephen King published by Hachette

Caitlin and Alan get some corrections out in the open. Then we get back to talking about Quill Kipps! We can't help ourselves. Later there are explosions- but fewer than Caitlin would like! And Lucy confronts Penelope alone. Listener vs ListenerDisney Hyperion imprint was sold to Hachette after Lockwood and Co was published and is currently owned by Hachette as of this podcast publicationWade's death scene in Saving Private Ryan is harrowingAraboth in Jewish cosmology is the 7th Heaven. The highest Heaven with the throne of God.Georges Bataille was a French philosopherFollow Caitlin on BlueSky @inferiorcaitlinFollow the show on Twitter @LockwoodPodcastOur theme music is “Magic Escape Room” by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. It is licensed under a Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 agreement.If you want to reach out please send an email to contact@hallowedgroundmedia.com or visit our Contact page.

Homme d'affaires disant mener un "combat civilisationnel", Vincent Bolloré exerce un contrôle très important sur le milieu médiatique français. À Entretiens journalistiques, David Murray, éditeur chez Écosociété, vient parler de l'essai Déborder Bolloré - Faire face au libéralisme autoritaire dans le monde du livre – qui tire la sonnette d'alarme à propos de cet empire portant (très) à droite – et de possibles liens avec l'influence de Québecor, de notre côté de l'Atlantique.

When Hilde Hinton was on the cusp of adolescence, her mother died. For years she protected her younger siblings from the truth about their mum.Despite the great grief of her mother's shocking death when Hilde was just 12 years old, there was also a sense of relief for Hilde. She shielded her younger siblings, Samuel and Connie Johnson, from the truth of how and why their mother died.But when Connie also died, decades later of cancer, Hilde was propelled into writing her first novel, in between shifts as a prison officer.Her debut book, The Loudness of Unsaid things, was intensely autobiographical.While Connie never got to read the book, Hilde's brother Samuel finally 'met' their mother through Hilde's writing, and learned all that his big sister had done for them growing up.Now, from her home in Melbourne, where people who need solace freely come and go, Hilde explores in her writing the ordinary things that make life extraordinary.This episode was produced by Meggie Morris. Conversations Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison. Presented by Richard Fidler.This episode of Conversations explores mental health, suicide, grieving, grief, death, mothers, single fathers, bipolar, mothers with mental health issues, mental health hospitals, institutionalisation, prisons, writing, books, novels, siblings, Love Your Sister, nuns, Australian Story, childhood cancer.Further informationThe Opposite of Lonely is published by Hachette.You can watch the episode of Australian Story, which features Hilde's brother, Samuel Johnson, online at ABC iview.

In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Drs. Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer — co-authors of The AARP Caregiver Answer Book — about what it really takes to be a caregiver, why setting boundaries matters, and how to make caregiving more manageable for everyone involved. Together, they share real-life stories, cultural tensions, and practical strategies for planning ahead and staying sane.We'll cover: [02:11] Recognizing when caregiving becomes your responsibility [06:26] How to start the conversation before a crisis hits [09:54] Setting boundaries based on your capacity, not just expectation [17:06] What dementia caregiving looks like in real life [20:04] How burnout sneaks up and what you can do about it [23:10] What needs to change in our system to actually support caregiversMentioned in this episode:The AARP Caregiver Answer Book: https://www.guilford.com/books/The-AARP-Caregiver-Answer-Book/Jacobs-Mayer/9781462549498 Schedule your Childfree Wealth Checkup: https://childfreewealth.com/schedule-a-checkup/Want more insights like this? Sign up for our newsletter HERE and get advice tailored to your life.About Drs. Julia Mayer and Barry Jacobs:Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal at Health Management Associates, a national health care consulting firm. A former magazine journalist, he authored The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006) and coauthored with his wife, Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Hachette, 2016), AARP Love and Meaning After 50 (Hachette, 2020), and The AARP Caregiver Answer Book (Guilford, 2025).Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, Pennsylvania. For over three decades, she has specialized in helping women in caregiving roles, troubled marriages, and those with past sexual trauma. She is the author of A Fleeting State of Mind (2014) and coauthor of AARP Meditations for Caregivers and AARP Love and Meaning After 50. A past president of PSCP—The Psychology Network, she is the cohost on Shrinks on Third podcast.  The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. Like the show? Leave us a rating & review! If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com! Join our newsletter HERE. Schedule a meeting with a Childfree Wealth Specialist® HERE. Instagram: @childfreewealth Facebook: @childfreewealth LinkedIn: @childfree-wealth YouTube: @ChildfreeWealthPodcast Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Paul Diamond reviews The Buried City by Gabriel Zuchtriegel published by Hachette

David Hill reviews Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness by Sir David Attenborough and Colin Butfield published by Hachette

Hoy en Paredro nos adentramos en una novela que es tanto una elegía como un grito de resistencia. #Nosotras, escrita por #SuzetteCelayaAguilar y publicada por #Hachette en 2024, nos traslada a un pueblo mexicano condenado al olvido bajo las aguas de una presa, y nos enfrenta, desde el punto de vista de una mujer que se niega a desaparecer, a las preguntas más urgentes sobre memoria, despojo y voz femenina.#Nosotras#SuzetteCelayaAguilar#ParedroPodcast#LiteraturaFemenina#NarrativasDeResistencia#LiteraturaLatinoamericana#MemoriaYDespojo#FicciónYTerritorio#MujeresQueEscriben#RepresasYViolencia#NaturalezaSagrada#VioletaResiste#TerritoriosNarrados#CuerposYTerritorios#NarrarEsResistir#LaPalabraComoRefugio

Les goûts et les cuisines d'ailleurs, ici ! Qu'ils soient tombés dans la marmite enfant ou en parcourant le monde adulte, ces cuisiniers ont eu un coup de foudre, nourrissent une passion pour une cuisine, une culture, des saveurs qui ne sont pas les leurs mais pour lesquelles ils nourrissent une passion absolue, jusqu'à sauter le pas et ouvrir un restaurant. « C'est une question d'intention : c'est vouloir partager ce qu'on apprécie, ce que l'on a découvert, partager notre meilleure expérience culinaire. »AvecCandice Franc et Charley Moreau, fondateur de la Kuna Family et leurs 3 refuges : Kuna Masala, Kuna Naan, Kuna Bada. Sur instagramGalien Emery, co-fondateur avec Adrien Ferrand de Brigade du tigre, 38 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, Paris.Pour aller plus loin- Bombay Canteen à Mumbai- Dishoom à Londres et le livre : Dishoom, bons baisers de Bombay par Shamil Thakrar, Kavi Shrakar, Naved Nasir - Hachette Cuisine- Cuisine indienne végétarienne, éditions Phaïdon- Street Food, de Jean François Mallet, éditions Hachette Cuisine- La collection Food lovers Travel avec les guides EAT par Annabelle Schachmes, Emilie Franzo chez Hachette.- Le restaurant Naam à Paris, le frère du restaurant lillois fondé par Anne Copain, cheffe voyageuse passionnée par la Thaïlande. 73 rue de Belleville, Paris. Programmation musicale : Sweetie de Kokoroko.LA RECETTE : La sauce du Butter Chicken comme chez Kuna Bada – Recette Kuna Family

Les goûts et les cuisines d'ailleurs, ici ! Qu'ils soient tombés dans la marmite enfant ou en parcourant le monde adulte, ces cuisiniers ont eu un coup de foudre, nourrissent une passion pour une cuisine, une culture, des saveurs qui ne sont pas les leurs mais pour lesquelles ils nourrissent une passion absolue, jusqu'à sauter le pas et ouvrir un restaurant. « C'est une question d'intention : c'est vouloir partager ce qu'on apprécie, ce que l'on a découvert, partager notre meilleure expérience culinaire. »AvecCandice Franc et Charley Moreau, fondateur de la Kuna Family et leurs 3 refuges : Kuna Masala, Kuna Naan, Kuna Bada. Sur instagramGalien Emery, co-fondateur avec Adrien Ferrand de Brigade du tigre, 38 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, Paris.Pour aller plus loin- Bombay Canteen à Mumbai- Dishoom à Londres et le livre : Dishoom, bons baisers de Bombay par Shamil Thakrar, Kavi Shrakar, Naved Nasir - Hachette Cuisine- Cuisine indienne végétarienne, éditions Phaïdon- Street Food, de Jean François Mallet, éditions Hachette Cuisine- La collection Food lovers Travel avec les guides EAT par Annabelle Schachmes, Emilie Franzo chez Hachette.- Le restaurant Naam à Paris, le frère du restaurant lillois fondé par Anne Copain, cheffe voyageuse passionnée par la Thaïlande. 73 rue de Belleville, Paris. Programmation musicale : Sweetie de Kokoroko.LA RECETTE : La sauce du Butter Chicken comme chez Kuna Bada – Recette Kuna Family

Laura Caygill reviews The Names by Florence Knapp published by Hachette

Creative work in itself is stressful and riddled with anxiety-provoking uncertainties. It takes resilience to persist through these challenges. It takes willingness to endure and overcome obstacles, from the internal voices of doubt and self-criticism to scarce material resources to difficulties in getting support for ideas. How are creative people able to do what others cannot? How do they transform the challenges and difficulties that original ideas are riddled with into actions and achievements?It is just these questions that our guest today, Dr Zorana Ivcevic Pringle explores in her new book, The Creativity Choice, published by Hachette.About our guest…Zorana Ivcevic Pringle is a Senior Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence where she currently serves as the Director of the Creativity and Emotions Lab. Zorana studies the role of emotion and emotional intelligence in creativity and well-being, as well as how to use the arts (and art-related institutions) to promote emotion and creativity skills.Find out more about Zorana's work and order her book, The Creativity Choice, here: https://www.zorana-ivcevic-pringle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's a book coach? A book coach gives you editorial feedback, accountability, support, and marketplace intelligence while you write. We're committed to helping you write the best book you can write — and to make it a little less lonely along the way. You know what a basketball coach does? A career coach? A leadership coach? Imagine that kind of oversight, nurturing, and guidance while you are writing a book. Jennie Nash is the founder and CEO of Author Accelerator, a company on a mission to lead the emerging book coaching industry. Author Accelerator has certified more than 160 book coaches in both fiction and nonfiction. Jennie's own book coaching clients have landed top New York agents and six-figure book deals with Big 5 houses such as Penguin, Scribner, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette, and won dozens of national indie book awards. Client KJ Dell'Antonia became an instant New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick in 2020, and in 2021, client Jenn Lim, hit the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Jennie is the author of 12 books in 3 genres, including Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book: Plan and Pitch Your Big Idea and the forthcoming Blueprint for a Memoir: How to Write a Memoir for the Marketplace. Learn more about being coached or becoming a coach at   authoraccelerator.com.

Gail Pittaway reviews The Mademoiselle Alliance by Natasha Lester published by Hachette

After a caesarean section on his labour ward went catastrophically wrong, Adam Kay took a radical inventory of his entire life. CW: traumatic childbirth, eating disorders.Adam was not far off qualifying as an obstetric consultant in the United Kingdom, when he decided he couldn't be a doctor any longer.He couldn't face ever again experiencing the tragedy of death during childbirth, nor could he understand the blunt response from his boss in the aftermath, and so he quit doctoring altogether. After a period of grief and depression, Adam reassessed his goals, his dreams and his relationships, completely up-ending the conventional life he had felt backed into.He turned to the diaries, which he had kept throughout his seven years working in hospitals, and became a stand-up comedian, then a television writer, an acclaimed author, the executive producer of a wildly popular TV series based on Adam's book, and most recently a father.CONTENT WARNING: This episode of Conversations contains accounts of traumatic childbirth and of disordered eating, which may distress some listeners.Help and support is always available. You can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.Find out more about the Red Nose counselling services available to parents who have lost a child by calling the Red Nose Bereavement Support Line on 1300 308 307.If you or someone you know needs help with disordered eating, the Butterfly National Helpline is available on 1800 33 4673.This episode of Conversations explores studying medicine, the medical system, Medicare, overworked doctors, young doctors, junior doctors, obstetrics and gynaecology, delivering babies, careers, disordered eating, sexuality, marriage, LGBTQI+, fatherhood, surrogacy, mental health, comedy, touring, music, university life, should I study medicine.This Is Going To Hurt is published by Pan Macmillan.Undoctored is published by Hachette.Adam's debut novel, A Particularly Nasty Case, will be published by Hachette in August.You can stream the television series based on Adam's first book, This Is Going To Hurt, on ABC iView.Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia's most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more on the Conversations website.

Sonja de Friez reviews Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert published by Hachette

Marissa Valdez is a #1 New York Times best-selling children's book author and illustrator. Her clients include Penguin Random House, Candlewick, Hachette, Macmillan, and Highlights Magazine for Children. In our interview we celebrate her new picture book Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear (Roaring Brook Press, 2025), which she both authored and illustrated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Marissa Valdez is a #1 New York Times best-selling children's book author and illustrator. Her clients include Penguin Random House, Candlewick, Hachette, Macmillan, and Highlights Magazine for Children. In our interview we celebrate her new picture book Hedgehogs Don't Wear Underwear (Roaring Brook Press, 2025), which she both authored and illustrated.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As our Literary season continues, in this classic episode from the archive, children's author, Jane Elson, joins Anna to discuss why animals, especially dogs, feature in her books. Dyslexic herself, Jane writes for those with reading difficulties, highlighting how animals - dogs in particular - help children in so many ways, not least in learning to read out loud. In her multi award winning ‘Moon Dog' , she depicts the  horrors of the puppy farming trade. Raising awareness for the next generation of dog owners, she worked with the charity All Dogs Matter to convey the horrific details, and the effects of losing a puppy on the whole family.  In  her latest novel Storm Horse, inspired by the racehorse Seabiscuit, who in the 1930's represented hope for the Americans struggling through the Depression; and why history can inspire the present. Jane also highlights why horses help build children's confidence, helping them learn to read and be in the moment. Weaving characters through her series, she's inspired by London and the legacy of her own kitten called Crayon who sadly died very young.Published by Hachette, Storm Horse and Moon Dog both mark the era of the pandemic and work on several levels making them great for grown ups too!Follow Jane on Twitter @JJELSON35 and Instagram @JJElson35For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Cynthia Morahan reviews Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez published by Hachette

Harry Ricketts reviews The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba published by Hachette

Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !Sans les smartphones, leurs mms, sms et autres gifs, comment faire pour insulter quelqu'un à distance dans l'Antiquité ? Comment être sûr que votre adversaire reçoive bien le message ? Les anciens prenaient la chose très au sérieux : par exemple, en gravant une injure sur un mur, comme pour les graffitis romains, ou directement sur une balle de fronde grecque, qu'on envoyait tout droit dans la tronche de son ennemi ! Ou, encore mieux, on utilisait l'ancêtre des réseaux sociaux : la place publique !Bonne écoute !

Join us in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, where we sit down with the accomplished author and book coach, Shobha Nihalani. With over 30 years of writing experience across multiple genres, Shobha shares her incredible journey from an avid reader to a published author with titles under Penguin and Hachette. Discover how her diverse life experiences shaped her writing career and led her to become a book coach. Shobha also candidly discusses the challenges aspiring authors face and offers valuable advice on navigating the world of publishing, from traditional to self-publishing. Whether you're an aspiring writer or an avid reader, you won't want to miss Shobha's expert tips on finding success in the literary world.

D'oursins de Gaspésie en canard en conserve, de radis au levain, en latkès transgénérationels, il souffle sur la gastronomie montréalaise un vent nouveau, et inspiré, qui transporte avec lui fièrement son terroir et son histoire. Montréal est une ville que l'on visite aussi pour la goûter, elle se détache et s'affranchit du répertoire classique et des codes en mitonnant des produits québécois peu commun et encore peu connus, y compris au Québec.  La mer, la terre, le fleuve St Laurent, les forêts sont son vivier, le levain côtoie le sous vide, version originale : la conserve, le plaisir de recevoir en prime.Il est sans doute dans cet art-là, celui de recevoir, d'accueillir, qui différencie Montréal, le Québec : la gastronomie est unique, autant dans la salle à manger qu'aux fourneaux, c'est un tout, une identité. Un endroit où se retrouver, dans lequel les gens du quartier se reconnaissent, peuvent s'y attabler, un lieu de vie comme on les aime. Un équilibre que les montréalais espèrent d'ailleurs préserver, une fois les premières étoiles et les premières sélections québécoises du Michelin annoncée, en avril 2025. Certains redoutent la courses aux étoiles et les menus dégustations en 7 services généralisés : j'aurais mal à mon Montréal… - Table et micros dressés au marché Jean Talon à Montréal, avec les chefs Marc-Olivier Frappier du restaurant Vin mon lapin, rue saint Zotique est à Montréal.  - Michaël Picard, chef du restaurant Au pied de cochon, 536 avenue Duluth Est, à Montréal et sur Instagram- Raegan Steinberg Arthur's nosh Bar, Notre Dame street West à Montréal.- Annabelle Schachmes autrice et directrice de la collection Food Lovers Travel aux éditions Hachette.Pour aller plus loin :- Eat Montréal, le guide de la collection Food Lovers travel, aux éditions Hachette- Joe Beef, une institution montréalaise où ont été formés de nombreux chefs, une cuisine terriblement gourmande, généreuse, et un accueil  - La ferme des quatre temps La charcuterie fermière- Baloney de Jean Simon Petit aux éditions Cardinal- Marché Jean Talon à Montréal- Tourisme Montréal- Épices de cru Ethnée et Philippe sont des découvreurs d'épices conteurs et leur antre au marché Jean Talon est un appel au voyage et aux sens ! Rendez-vous sur leur site ou sur la page instagram épicesdecru. Programmation musicale :Grateful de Ana.

Les experts et journalistes de RFI répondent à vos questions sur la production de drogues au Kenya, les tensions entre Benyamin Netanyahu et la justice et la suppression du ministère de l'Éducation aux États-Unis. Turquie : vives réactions après l'arrestation du maire d'Istanbul  Ekrem Imamoglu, maire de la capitale économique et principal rival du président Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a été arrêté puis incarcéré pour « corruption ». Pourquoi l'opposition dénonce-t-elle un « coup d'État » ? Cette arrestation peut-elle entraver la candidature de l'opposant à l'élection présidentielle de 2028 ?Avec Anne Andlauer, correspondante de RFI à Istanbul. Kenya : nouvelle plaque tournante de la drogue ?  Un rapport sur la stratégie internationale du contrôle des stupéfiants du département d'État américain alerte sur la situation au Kenya, présenté comme une plateforme mondiale du trafic de stupéfiants. Pourquoi le pays est-il devenu attractif pour les narcotrafiquants ? Des mesures sont-elles mises en place pour lutter contre ce fléau ?Avec Gaëlle Laleix, correspondante permanente de RFI à Nairobi.   Israël : pourquoi Benyamin Netanyahu veut-il limoger le chef du Shin Bet ?  À la suite des recours déposés par l'opposition, la Cour suprême a suspendu la décision du gouvernement de limoger Ronen Bar, chef des renseignements intérieurs. Pourquoi le Premier ministre israélien dit-il ne plus faire confiance au chef du Shin Bet ? Comment expliquer que les Israéliens dénoncent une « dérive autocratique » dans le pays ? Avec Denis Charbit, professeur de Sciences politiques à l'Open University of Israel près de Tel Aviv. Auteur de l'ouvrage Israël, l'impossible État normal (éditions Calmann-Lévy, 2024).  États-Unis : pourquoi Donald Trump démantèle le département de l'Education ?  Le président américain Donald Trump a signé un nouveau décret visant à « éliminer » définitivement le «ministère» de l'Éducation. Quelles sont les raisons de ce démantèlement ? Quel impact ce décret peut avoir sur les étudiants venus de l'étranger ? Avec Pierre Gervais, professeur de Civilisation américaine à l'Université Sorbonne Nouvelle. Auteur du livre Histoire des États-Unis de 1860 à nos jours (éditions Hachette Éducation).

Dan has returned from ATOM 25 and has the latest roundup of gaming news for you! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Czech Edition Games has announced an expansion AND storage solution in one, Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chestout Q3 ‘25 ($80) Preorder Steamforged Games announced the tabletop version of their massively popular PC game. Helldivers 2 Board Game will be on crowdfunding next month (Gamefound). More on it once it is up on next month's Munchkin Land Eagle Gryphon has Released House of Fado, a lighter version of Vital Lacerda's Gallerist. Order ($60) After a successful KS Paverson Games will release Luthier a followup to their amazing 1st game Distilled into retail Q2 ‘25 (~$70) Restoration Games previewed Battle Monsters, to go up on Kickstarter 25 (Sign up to be reminded). Link to BGG for Battle Masters to see what it was like. AllPlay has announced Sail Legacy, which is a take on their regular 2p coop trick-taker. They haven't said a whole lot more other than a KS campaign later in the year and some details on the game. Hachette games will release Mythical Dice, a version of the original Mino Dice by Iello here in US  May ‘25 (~25) I will give 2 a show till I cover them all. 1st up today NerdIncorrect which is the Twitch Channel who does Codenames Live! Tim Riel hosts this 2 on 2 Codenames each week with a regular cast and a new cast which is guests to it. And it's great to watch, NSF (language) but amazing. And our 2nd creator today is  Tabletop Vibes This one is a youtube channel doing some reviews, unboxings top 10 lists a lot of great content Crowdfunding KICKSTARTER Marrakesh Expansion 2: Gems & Experts Formaggio -- Fromage reprint and stand alone expansion Tiny Epic Dungeons Adventures Alpha Clash Cosmic Conquest [su_signoff]

Dan has returned from ATOM 25 and has the latest roundup of gaming news for you! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS Czech Edition Games has announced an expansion AND storage solution in one, Lost Ruins of Arnak: Adventure Chestout Q3 ‘25 ($80) Preorder Steamforged Games announced the tabletop version of their massively popular PC game. Helldivers 2 Board Game will be on crowdfunding next month (Gamefound). More on it once it is up on next month's Munchkin Land Eagle Gryphon has Released House of Fado, a lighter version of Vital Lacerda's Gallerist. Order ($60) After a successful KS Paverson Games will release Luthier a followup to their amazing 1st game Distilled into retail Q2 ‘25 (~$70) Restoration Games previewed Battle Monsters, to go up on Kickstarter 25 (Sign up to be reminded). Link to BGG for Battle Masters to see what it was like. AllPlay has announced Sail Legacy, which is a take on their regular 2p coop trick-taker. They haven't said a whole lot more other than a KS campaign later in the year and some details on the game. Hachette games will release Mythical Dice, a version of the original Mino Dice by Iello here in US  May ‘25 (~25) I will give 2 a show till I cover them all. 1st up today NerdIncorrect which is the Twitch Channel who does Codenames Live! Tim Riel hosts this 2 on 2 Codenames each week with a regular cast and a new cast which is guests to it. And it's great to watch, NSF (language) but amazing. And our 2nd creator today is  Tabletop Vibes This one is a youtube channel doing some reviews, unboxings top 10 lists a lot of great content Crowdfunding KICKSTARTER Marrakesh Expansion 2: Gems & Experts Formaggio -- Fromage reprint and stand alone expansion Tiny Epic Dungeons Adventures Alpha Clash Cosmic Conquest [su_signoff]

In this week's episode we'll cover Bomb Busters, our Game of the Week, discuss Punching & Playing in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from Hachette Board Games! We also Spotlight Books of Time from Board & Dice Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:13:41 - Spotlight: Books of Time00:23:05 - Game of the Week: Bomb Busters00:38:11 - School of Gaming: Punching and Playing00:52:44 - High-Five: Hachette Games

I am so excited to share the news with you that my new book, Joyful Learning: How To Find Freedom, Happiness, and Success Beyond Conventional Schooling, is now available for preorder! Published by the big New York City publisher Hachette, under its PublicAffairs imprint, Joyful Learning is brimming with information and inspiration for parents and teachers who are seeking or building innovative schools and learning models. Joyful Learning will be on bookstore shelves in August, and I am already scheduling book events in various cities at schools and similar learning communities, as well as with parent and policy organizations, and business and entrepreneurship groups. If you're interested in sharing the ideas of joyful learning with your community, please email me at kmcdonald@fee.org. And grab your preorder copy today! 

Lisa Finucane reviews Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey published by Hachette

Cet épisode a été diffusé pour la première fois le 23 octobre 2024.La new romance, genre rassemblant des fictions amoureuses agrémentées de suspense et d'érotisme, existe depuis plus de dix ans, mais depuis 2023, les ventes de ces romans à l'eau de rose version XXIe siècle explosent en France. La new romance, inventée aux Etats-Unis, est devenue un phénomène d'édition auprès des lectrices de moins de 35 ans en France où le chiffre d'affaires dégagé par ces romans a doublé en 2023, porté par les réseaux sociaux et, en France, le pass Culture, qui offre aux jeunes un forfait pour accéder à des contenus culturels. Écrits essentiellement par des autrices, ces romans représentaient 7% du marché français du livre en 2023 et un livre sur neuf en littérature.Pour en parler, Sur le Fil a invité Lara Swann, autrice, Arthur de Saint-Vincent, directeur général de Hugo Publishing, Marie Legrand, directrice du label Romance chez Hachette et Hugues Honoré, journaliste qui suit l'édition à l'AFP. Réalisation : Emmanuelle Baillon Sur le Fil est le podcast quotidien de l'AFP. Vous avez des commentaires ? Ecrivez-nous à podcast@afp.com. Vous pouvez aussi nous envoyer une note vocale par Whatsapp au + 33 6 79 77 38 45. Si vous aimez, abonnez-vous, parlez de nous autour de vous et laissez-nous plein d'étoiles sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée pour mieux faire connaître notre programme ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Cynthia Morahan reviews Life Hacks For a Little Alien by Alice Franklin published by Hachette

Hi this is Tif of the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 90. Today's guest is audiobook narrator Jennifer AquinoJennifer Aquino is an actor and award-winning narrator based in Los Angeles with 20+ years working in film, television, theatre, and voiceover. Fun Fact: she's one of the doctors who killed McDreamy on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. In the last three years, Jennifer has narrated for 16 publishers, including Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Podium, among others. She also directs audiobooks, and has directed with  Penguin Random House, Hachette, Macmillan, Brilliance Publishing, and Scholastic. Jennifer recently appeared on the cover of Center Stage Magazine, as well as the CBS reboot of MATLOCK with Kathy Bates, in the role of Miss Tori Park, the Head of HR!In this episode, we talked about her varied background as an Econ major, how it merged with performing arts, and how that helps in her career today. We chatted about her path to becoming an audiobook narrator after starting off in film and TV. And finally we touched on how she auditions to narrate a book, how she evolved from mentee to mentor, and her love of reading. ***Preorder LETTERS FROM THE TRAIL, out on February 25, 2025Note: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions

Blair began his career in New York at the HarperCollins Speakers Bureau, a business he never knew existed. From there, he had the privilege of leading the Hachette and Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureaus for GTN (now UTA Speakers), before moving west to work with Keith Ferrazzi (author of "Never Eat Alone"). He served as his chief of staff for over three years and learned how keynote speaking can be strategically positioned for corporate coaching and consulting while also studying at UCLA Anderson.After a few temporary roles during his last year of business school, he returned to the Speakers Bureau world post-graduation. However, after signing and establishing talent, growing and scaling valuable assets and businesses for bosses with nothing to show for it after leaving, he had had enough.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn about the intricacies of the speakers bureau industry and how to leverage speaking engagements for business growth and personal success.Blair and I discuss:His journey from working at traditional speakers bureaus to founding his own firm [00:21]What initially drew him to the speakers bureau industry [01:49]The business model behind speakers bureaus and how they operate [03:00]His decision to pursue an MBA and how it influenced his career [04:11]The challenges of working under restrictive leadership and the push towards entrepreneurship [07:50]The strategic positioning of keynote speaking in business development [00:43]How his business model differs from traditional speakers bureaus and the focus on holistic client management [11:18]Advice for corporate refugees on leveraging speaking engagements [13:39]Learn more about Blair at https://calendly.com/bbn-cm/new-client-call.Thank you to Our Sponsors:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityConnect with us for insightful strategy tips from our experts, designed to help you master your success journey effortlessly.

Why are women's friendships so deep yet so fragile? Friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson unpacks the latest research about women's cooperation and communication, while sharing practical strategies to preserve and strengthen these relationships. Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships (Hachette, 2024) is one part textbook, one part handbook. Readers will not only learn what the latest research has to say about the mechanics of women's friendships, but they'll walk away with real-life solutions for the most common conflicts that arise in their platonic relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why are women's friendships so deep yet so fragile? Friendship coach and educator Danielle Bayard Jackson unpacks the latest research about women's cooperation and communication, while sharing practical strategies to preserve and strengthen these relationships. Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships (Hachette, 2024) is one part textbook, one part handbook. Readers will not only learn what the latest research has to say about the mechanics of women's friendships, but they'll walk away with real-life solutions for the most common conflicts that arise in their platonic relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Peter Fitzsimons est écrivain australien, biographe, journaliste et ancien joueur de rugby à XV. Passionné d'histoire, il publie son dernier ouvrage « The Legend of Albert Jacka » aux éditions Hachette. Nous l'avons rencontré dans les studios de Melbourne pour une interview en français.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.public.newsBen Schreckinger is an old-fashioned investigative journalist with Politico who wrote the best book on Joe Biden. Schreckinger's book is called, simply, The Bidens. Hachette published the book in 2021. “It got a fair amount of attention in the conservative press,” he told me recently, “but in terms of mainstream media attention, it was pretty muted. It was inconvenient for a lot of media outlets to have a more unvarnished look at these business dealings. It was the first mainstream book to say that the [Hunter Biden] laptop was largely genuine.”In truth, the book shows that Joe Biden has been involved in shady influence-peddling his entire career. While intense focus has rightly been paid to the Biden family's influence peddling with America's foreign adversaries, the evidence assembled by Schreckinger suggests that Biden owes his political career to election interference by the mafia.

Delve into year-end evaluations and developing a robust plan for next year's voiceover success. THE BOSSES share expert advice on setting clear objectives, utilizing effective marketing techniques, and maintaining enthusiasm in the unpredictable realm of freelance work. They give invaluable advice on maintaining passion, setting precise goals, and implementing effective marketing strategies. THE BOSSES also share strategies for balancing financial and time investments to align emotional satisfaction with professional objectives.  00:00 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey bosses, real Boss, Tom Dheere and myself have a very special deal for you guys. Tom, tell them what it is.  00:08 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) All right, nne. If you use the promo code BOSSVOSS that's B-O-S-S as in V-O-BOSS and V-O-S as in V-O-STRATEGIST, and the number 24, so that's BOSSVOS24, you get 10% off my 30-minute check-in, my one-hour strategy session and my one-hour diagnostic.  00:27 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And you'll get 10% off all coaching packages and demos on the Anne Ganguzza website. So, guys, black Friday starts now and runs till the end of the year. So everybody, get yourselves on that site and get yourself a discount. BOSS, VOS, BOSS, VOS 24.  00:43 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) BOSS, VOS 24. Boss. VOS, BOSS, VOS, 24. BOSS, VOS, 24. 00:47 - Intro (Announcement) It's time to take your business to the next level, the boss level. These are the premier business owner strategies and successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a boss, a VO Boss. Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza.  01:06 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hey, hey everyone. Welcome to the VO Boss Podcast and the Real Boss Series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and of course, I am here with the one and only amazing Mr Tom Dheere.  01:18 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Hello Anne, hello bosses.  01:20 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Hi Tom Dheere. Hi Tom, it's getting close to the end of the year, getting cold, getting ready for the holidays. At the end of the year, I always try to kind of step back and take a look at how did my year go, and I know that this is what you do. This is kind of like this is like your thing as the VO strategist. So I'd love to hear how you evaluate your year, because I want some tips actually, and I'm sure the bosses out there can always use some good end of year tips for evaluating how your business is going.  01:57 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) And I'll be happy to share those. I do the feels. You know. There's the emotional part of it. Just how did I feel about the year? Did I feel energized? Did I feel motivated? Did I feel satisfied? The emotional part of it Just how did I feel about the year? Did I feel energized? Did I feel motivated? Did I feel satisfied with the art of it? Was I able to express myself in the ways that I wanted or needed to express myself as both a voiceover artist, but also as a human being, Because there's a psychological aspect to what we do, Everybody has a different reason for why they want to be a voice actor.  02:26 You know, like Tom Dheere loves to tell stories. I love to talk, I'm a big talker, I'm a fast talker, but I just love telling stories. I love going on journeys and guiding people through journeys. And it's funny because ever since I did my very first paid voiceover in 1996, I've always had the question you know, how'd I do as an artist? You know, and every year the answer is a little bit better because I learn a little bit more.  02:49 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I love how you evaluated, first of all, the why. Right, because I think we always need to step back and say remember your why. Why are we doing it in the first place? Right, because if it gets to the point where it's stressing you out too much or you're I'm like my corporate job did that.  03:04 So I mean honestly like one of the reasons why I did this was to go into business for myself was because I found joy in running a business. I found joy in being creative and telling stories, such as yourself. And I love how you opened with that, because when I asked you, I was thinking, gosh, you're going to bring out your spreadsheet and you're going to be like all right, the business analyst is here and we're going to talk about how our year went, which I'm sure you're going to talk about anyways. But I love how you opened it with what is your why and how did you feel about it? Because I think you have to have the feels first right in order to want to continue and have the passion and the drive to keep moving forward.  03:41 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Well, if there's no feels, then why are you doing it? And if you're doing it just for a paycheck, voiceover is the worst way to try to make money. It's so hard.  03:51 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) It's so hard. Wait, I feel like on the count of three, Tom, it's so hard.  03:59 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) And it takes forever to find out if you can make money and how long it's going to take you to make money, that's going to feel like it validates you at all, and if you wanted to get to part-time or if you want it to be something that's going to cover all your expenses and help save for retirement. Like you know, if there's a hundred jobs out there, there's 99 out there that are better to make money and have a paycheck than this one. So if you are doing this, it better have the feels right Now.  04:29 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) why do you say that, though I do want to ask you why do you say that there's a hundred jobs better at making the money? Why do we say that and the two of us are like oh my God, it's hard, but give a little more background to that, to that. Why?  04:40 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I'm talking in the context of something that gives you personal fulfillment. Now, in all fairness, if your passion is photography and you want to be a photographer, the principle is the same You're a freelancer. You have to figure out how to make your own work, how to market yourself, how to brand yourself, how to manage your finances. So the principles are all the same. So the self-employed things like voiceover or photography I want to be a singer, dancer, actor, model, musician, freelance graphic artist, I want to open my own yoga business or whatever. But for everything else banking, legal healthcare and healthcare and all of these things can be emotionally and psychologically rewarding, but those tend to be far more stable forms of income, you know. So my point is is that if you're going to get into something as difficult to pursue like photography or voiceover or being a musician, if it doesn't have the feels, then why are you doing it? You're just some kind of masochist who just likes to make your life as difficult as humanly possible, you know.  05:42 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I read an interesting blog about when you're in freelance and you're doing stuff like we're voice actors. I mean, it's all about certainty. Right, we've given up our certainty, because if we've worked for people in the corporate world like I did, I mean I was certain I was getting that paycheck every two weeks, I mean as long as I was employed. This. Now you've entered into the era, or into a vortex, of uncertainty, and that is, I think, where Tom and I are like it's hard, it's hard and yeah. So if it doesn't give you the feels, then yeah, you have to make a lot of sacrifices for that.  06:15 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Voiceover the vortex of uncertainty, the vortex of uncertainty.  06:20 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I'll tell you. Not that we don't love it. I mean, gosh, we've both been in this over 15 years, right, tim? So it's like, really, I mean I would not have stayed with it. I don't think I could ever work for someone again, unless it's like an in-out get paid for the job and we're done.  06:33 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Oh no, I can't work for anybody again.  06:34 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) All my jobs? Yeah, I enjoy my, and the first step is to assess the feels right. So do we still have the same feeling about voiceover. Do we still find the same joy in it as we did when we started? Okay, all right, that's good, that's step number one. Then what, tom?  07:05 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Well then, it's time to break that down, because everybody has dreams in voiceover and people like Ann Ganguza, who is a masterful genre coach and demo producer.  07:09 That's part of the journey of helping to make your dreams come true. Get quality training, get a demo that you can use as a marketing tool to get the casting opportunities that you want to help make your dreams come true. But I tell all my students, vague goals will get you vague results. Specific goals will get you specific results. Yes, I also say that vague efforts will get you vague results. Specific goals will get you specific results. Yes, I also say that vague efforts will get you vague results. Specific efforts will get you specific results. So, when it comes to analyzing your business and reconciling the feels with what do I need to do and be and have to fulfill me? Narrate cartoons or video games or military history, audio books or college textbooks or whatever it is that blows your hair back to get the feels that you desire? You need to be able to put in the time and money and energy and effort on a business and marketing sense to be able to get the casting opportunities that you want so you can get the feels right.  08:00 Yes, absolutely, and this is why, I tell my students the more specific you are about what you want, the better of a chance you're going to have to get what you want, and your goals can change from year to year.  08:11 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) So then, is this the step that's next in terms of like figuring out goals that you want for the next year, or are we still in the assessment phase of how, this year, went.  08:21 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) It directly flows into the goals that you want, because your goals also are going to change from year to year. So like, for example, this is 2024. One of my main voiceover goals was to book political voiceover work. I'm doing my research and taking classes and listening to experts in the area. I knew this was going to be a big opportunity to be a political voice actor for a lot of people.  08:46 My worry was that my sound, which is not the vote for this person and if you don't, the other one will eat your children. Like, I can't do that. My vocal folds are just not thick enough to be able to pull off that, or at least I just sound like I'm trying too hard. So it's like is there a place for me with my personality, my skill sets, the thickness of my vocal folds, to be able to get voiceover work? So I set a number for myself of how many political jobs I wanted to do this year and what are the things I need to do to be able to achieve those goals. So training yes, check. Little JMC, little Brandon Perry Okay, check. Demo yes, got the spots. Also added and embellished the demo with previous political work that I'd done in 2022 and 2023, because that's when I decided I wanted to give this a shot. And then marketing acumen Get representation that specializes in booking political voiceover work, going on casting sites and keeping an eye out for political work, as well as optimizing my profile to feed the algorithms to get political voiceover work. And use direct marketing strategies to be able to develop relationships with production companies that specialize in political work and develop relationships with them and get work.  10:05 And I did all three of those things and, to a greater or lesser extent, it worked in all three of those ways. So I did hit the number of political spots that I wanted to book this year. How do I know that? Well, I can count, but how does one keep track of this stuff? So I use my cash flow sheet, which is a free download at vo strategistcom, and it tracks every penny that goes into my voiceover business and every penny that goes out of my voiceover business.  10:34 So obviously I track all of the voiceover work that I did, what kind of genre it was, how much money I made, who did I work with, how I got the booking this is where being able to look back on your year and figuring out how you did, because having the feels, like I said, is critical. It's the most important thing. But you need to find out how much money did you spend this year? Where did you put your money Training, demo production, marketing, other things? Where did you put your time and energy? Cold calling versus auditioning, versus blogging, versus social media, versus workshops, versus conferences, versus local events versus national events? And how did all of that stuff pan out? What efforts did you put into 2024 that turned into what you want, which is the voiceover bookings, to get you the feels, to get that fulfillment of yes, I am realizing myself as a voice actor.  11:30 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And that free downloadable has all of those aspects on there, like social media, like this is how you got the job social, oh wow, that's fabulous.  11:38 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yeah, so I'll talk everybody through. It is that the first column just has a little code. It's VO for voiceover, VOS for VO strategist. Because I track all my coaching stuff on there too, and then it's either the expense like you know, paperclips or whatever I bought, or a class that I took, or whatever that I attended, or whatever the voiceover is, and then I so I track what the voiceover is Do you buy paperclips, Tom?  12:00 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I haven't bought paperclips in years.  12:02 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I have so many paperclips from you know my analog days that I'll never need to buy another paperclip again, so maybe that wasn't the best example.  12:09 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I know, no, but I love it. I just was thinking about it. God, do we use paperclips anymore? Anyway, sorry.  12:16 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Barely, barely. I barely use paperclips. I use my stapler all the time, but I don't use my paperclip anymore.  12:21 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Right, I do too. I still use my stapler.  12:23 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yeah.  12:25 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Okay, Staples.  12:25 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Anyway, at Staples, yes, one of my favorite places. It's like Disneyland for me that and the container store, if you've ever been to a container store.  12:33 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Oh, yes, I love the container store.  12:35 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Love those.  12:36 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) There's one not far from me Stupidly expensive containers, but boy do I love them. But boy do I love them. They're worth every penny.  12:49 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I just love walking around in there. They are, it's like Willy Wonka Good stuff Anyway. Oh, my mileage. I tracked my tolls, you know, because I drove from Manhattan to Virginia, specifically, and back. I tracked all the tolls in and out of the Lincoln Tunnel across the Delaware Bridge.  13:04 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Can I tell you, please Can?  13:05 I tell you, I tracked my $6 butter that I bought from the bar so that I could put it on my Royal Cousin bagel Because I'm a girl who loves butter on her bagels. And so it was like late at night and I went to the bar and I said can I buy some butter? And he's like butter. And I said, well, I have a bagel. I said, have you ever had a bagel from New Jersey? And he's like okay, and the first he comes back with two or three. Like I'm like no, no, no, no, that's not going to work for me.  13:35 He's just two or three little pats of that container, like I need like two or three per like square inch of a bagel for that. And ultimately he says I'm going to have to charge you and I said, okay, sure, so how much is that going to cost me? He goes and I'm like I thought about it it was late at night and I really wanted that bagel and I said, all right, put it on my tab. So that's been tracked.  13:56 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Just wanted to clear the air on that. Just wanted to clear the air of that $6 butter. It's a tax deduction because it's a food expense at a professional event.  14:05 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Thank you, roy. Thank you, roy for my bagel.  14:10 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I allowed myself to eat a bagel. This time. I had half a pumpernickel myself when I was down there I ate an entire bagel.  14:13 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I might have eaten one and a half, tom, because you know.  14:16 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) I gotta have a lot of butter. Yeah well, I understand you had to make it worth the $6 that you put out.  14:20 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Thank you, Uncle.  14:21 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Roy. Thank you, roy. I track all the traveling expenses and obviously, every meal, I amount of money that I made. I enter the invoice that I generated for every voiceover that I did, the form of payment check, direct deposit, paypal, credit card, wise, formerly known as TransferWise. Oh, I also currency, because I get a lot of European clients, so I get paid in euros as well as dollars and British pounds.  14:51 But this is how to look at your voiceover business marketing-wise is that I have a section which I either type in AB for audition booking or DB for direct booking, because I like to know did I get this through a one-to-one audition I auditioned once I booked one gig or is it a regular client or a legacy client that just said oh Tom, here's another explainer video and you don't have to do an audition? So this year, 2024, my direct bookings were roughly 80% of my voiceover work and the audition one-to-one auditions were roughly 20% of my voiceover work. And the question is you get these numbers, but what do they mean? What that means for me, tom Dheere, is that I have legacy clients dating back to 1997 that I don't audition for anymore. So that's clearly an accumulation of building regular clients over an extremely long period of time.  15:45 And that's great, but I also need to know how relevant I am in the voiceover industry, because if you book an audition this year. That means that your voice, your sound, your performance is in demand and you're keeping up with casting trends.  15:59 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Love that and 20% is pretty good.  16:02 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) The other thing I do is I track the portal. How did I get this casting opportunity? The three portals in the voiceover industry are representation, online casting sites, self-marketing strategies. So, looking at my spreadsheet, so we're not quite at the end of the year yet, but we're pretty close. Right now it's only 8% of my work came through representation, 42% came through online casting. That's both free sites and pay-to-play sites. 26% came through direct marketing, 23% came through indirect marketing.  16:33 So what do those numbers mean? Well, it means a couple of things. One, you line up the genres of voiceover that you want to do with the portals that you need to use to get them. So, for example, agents don't cast audiobooks or explainers. So if I did a lot of audiobook work this year, that means I probably got it through ACX or Findaway, voices or Ahab or any of the other audiobook-centric casting sites. Or and this also happens a lot is that you develop direct relationships with audiobook production companies Hachette, podium Publishing, Oasis, a whole bunch of other places and so I can look and go oh okay, well, I got a lot of work through that too. So it's reconciling the genre of voiceover, the type of bookings that I got, with how I got them. So, for example, political so far has been my best genre. 23.9% of my voiceover revenue was political. Second best was e-learning. I do a ton of e-learning. I've had clients dating back to the 90s, so that makes sense.  17:35 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yes, does your spreadsheet calculate the percentage? Do you have like formulas built into that spreadsheet? That's awesome.  17:41 I do, I'm going to just ask, because I know there's a lot of bosses out there thinking this oh good Lord, it's a spreadsheet, and their eyes are already like rolling back in their heads because it's like overwhelming. Right, but tell me, how much time does it take for them to account for this? Because, if you think about it, this is nothing more than an expense report, really, and a little bit more right If you were to travel for your job, right? And so I feel like you always have to fill out an expense report in order to get paid for it. So this is kind of like your expense report slash income statement, inflow, outflow yeah, report for your business. And so how long should you expect to sit down at the end of a day, at the end of a week, and fill that out?  18:20 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) A couple minutes.  18:21 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Okay. So see that, guys. It's only a couple of minutes, yeah it's only a couple of minutes.  18:27 And so even as overwhelming, like Tom is coming up with all these numbers and these statistics from his own job and his own year, but yet he's only spent a few minutes a day jotting this stuff down, and I think it's just something like muscle memory. As much as you go and practice character development or practice your scripts, it is time invested that you have to put into your studio, and I just want to say that. I think I want to clarify, tom, that there's a number of people that get into this industry because they find joy in reading books or they find joy in creating characters. However, not everybody finds joy in the work that's required, right, to actually create and delve in deeper to that character or delve in deeper to growing a business. As much joy as these things bring you, there is work involved and I just want to acknowledge and, tom, we've said it before multiple times it's hard, right. I mean not every single aspect of your business is going to be like, I mean, until you're probably established right, eight hours in the booth doing joyful, light character work.  19:27 If that's what you want to do, there is the other work that it takes to get you to that place to feel joyful, as you were explaining right so you can derive the feels right.  19:38 And so this assessment, this end of your assessment, can give you such valuable insight into where you've gone and where you want to go in the future and how much time you're going to have to dedicate to different aspects of it. And so it's worth the couple of minutes and I say that it's worth a couple of minutes, like to my students that are in performance. I say it's worth a couple of minutes to do that copy analysis, to do that character development, to do that scene writing, because in the end, that's what's going to pay off and get you the gig. Because in the end, that's what's going to pay off and get you the gig. Because ultimately, you can go in and create characters all you want, but until you make a profit doing that right, that's just all you're doing is going in your studio and creating characters, and if it's something that needs to pay the bills, that may not happen. Until you put in a little more work, that may not be as pleasant.  20:25 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Right. I mean I've been developing this spreadsheet for 20 years, and I have been developing this spreadsheet for 20 years and I have all sorts of little formulas and things in there, yeah.  20:34 - Intro (Announcement) You get the benefit and you can have it for free.  20:36 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Tom, is this for free? Oh my God, for free. That's so awesome, right? You don't have to put the work in that Tom. You're getting the benefit of Tom. This is why we call him the VO strategist, right? And if you need help, there he is, tom. I'm sure people can come see you and work with you, that you can help streamline this so that it becomes something that isn't so tedious or isn't something that you're questioning Well, why am I not booking work, or why is this not happening in my business? So, if you need an accountability partner and I'll tell you what I'm the first person to say that in my business, I will invest in something that will keep me on track, something that will keep me going. I have a business coach I invest in on a monthly basis, an accountability partner. Tom is like one of the best out there and he's done all this work for you. Sorry, I'm just. I'm gushing right now, tom.  21:27 But, bosses that know me like I don't bullshit sorry, I just don't I. But bosses that know me like I don't—bullshit sorry, I just don't. I'm honest to probably a fault, but I would not talk about Tom, nor would I have Tom on my podcast so many times if I didn't believe in what he's doing and I didn't believe that you're going to gain such value. And again, this won't be an month for Peloton so that I can get on that bike and be inspired and motivated by the Peloton instructor.  21:57 This is kind of no different right. It's worth it to me because the benefits, right that I get health-wise and joy-wise from getting on the bike and exercising and being inspired and motivated are very well worth the investment. And being inspired and motivated are very well worth the investment. And so, if this is something that you are not going to be disciplined enough to do, I believe that it's well worth your investment to really start seeing where your business has gone so that you can understand where to take it in the future right and guide it towards success. I stepped down from my podium.  22:29 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Thank you, that was very kind of you. Thank you for all that.  22:32 - Intro (Announcement) I have an accountability too. I stepped down from my podium, thank you.  22:35 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) That was very kind of you. Thank you for all that I have an accountability too. I'm being truthful, I appreciate that, and I have a business coach too, and I have people in my village that hold me accountable because I have my days of self-doubt and self-loathing and laziness and stuff, and I have people that keep me on track.  22:48 But I, with my mentorship program, you're basically paying for an accountability and a business coach all in one, because folks I know bosses this stuff is hard. It's challenging on a logistical, financial, emotional, spiritual, psychological level and I am here for you. But you're grownups. You need to be able to invest in yourself and be consistent, be kind to yourself when you need to be kind, be firm to yourself when you need to be firm, and I frankly, don't care if you don't like the grownup stuff. I don't care, because the voiceover industry doesn't care either. You want to do this for money. You want to make all your goofy voices in the booth and play all day. Great, you got to put in a ton of work, a ton of work, and it never gets any easier. It just turns into different kinds of hard.  23:38 Anne has been doing this for a long time. Right, she has her own challenges, internal and external, that are just different from the ones that bosses who are earlier in their journey have. Same thing with me. But if you really want to know who you are, what your business is, what your relationship to the voiceover industry is, beyond just your talent, and how great coaches like Ann can help you realize your talent. You need to hunker down and use my damn spreadsheet and analyze your business and take a hard look, hunker down, Hunker down and use the spreadsheet. I'm wearing flannel today for you podcasters, so I'm feeling very, very very rural, use the damn spreadsheet.  24:17 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Oh my God, I feel like hunker down and Use the damn spreadsheet. Oh my God, I feel like hug her down and use the damn spreadsheet. See, like even Tom and I have fun with character development. So I mean honestly like it just makes sense.  24:26 And I'll be completely honest with you, we run our businesses for a purpose and we're doing this for a purpose, right? And I want to support the joy that I have in doing what I do and, yeah, there are days when, gosh, it's painful. But I also outsource some of this stuff as well to an accountant, and I've said that multiple times. I have an accountant who takes care of all my inflows and outflows and categorizations and that's a big help right then, and there she doesn't track my auditions or how I got the job, but I mean honestly, like that's just a couple of extra steps. Now there's another piece of software out there there's I think it's voice overview that does that as well. Voice overview with Danny States. Is that correct, right?  25:07 They have kind of a CRM and people will say, well, can I do this? Can I track this with my CRM? Yeah, you probably can, right? I mean, you won't have the benefit of the mentor, a monthly kind of meeting with Tom, and even if you're using voice overview, I don't think there's like a mentorship built into that. But you know, it depends on what level you need and what level you're requiring.  25:27 The thing that I like about your spreadsheet, tom, is that it's local, right. I'm very leery of a database that I'm necessarily putting confidential information in, like what I'm getting paid per job, unless I know that that system has like security that nobody's going to hack in and like steal my contacts. That goes for a CRM system too, right, I want to make sure that that is secured and that there's no possibility that somebody is going to go in and get financial data on me that maybe I didn't warrant anybody taking or seeing, or my client base. And so I like yours, because yours is local. You can just download it and you copy it to your computer and there it is and that's as secure as your computer is, and then you can meet with your mentor right On a monthly basis, weekly basis, however, that works and that, to me, I feel good about and I'm leery about CRM software anyway, just because a lot of CRM software doesn't do exactly what I want it to do and people are always asking me what CRM to use.  26:26 I use multiple CRMs depending on what I need. I'm not necessarily putting in financial data. I have my trust in my accountant and I have trust in the software that handles that accounting data and that is where that data goes. Everything else is my computer and my business partner. That's it. Nothing that's sitting out there on a server. And you know I'm not trying to disparage anybody who might be subscribing to those other services, but that's just my personal feeling. I don't know, tom, how you feel about that.  26:55 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Yeah, you got to work within your comfort level, your comfort zone.  26:58 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) And like.  26:58 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Anne said you can download the spreadsheet. It's on your desktop and then you can back it up to your external hard drive and it never sees the internet and you're totally safe and you got to work within your comfort level of your CRM.  27:18 If you feel that you just need to have another spreadsheet backed up to your hard drive that has a breakdown of all of your contacts, that's all fine too, just as long as you're able to be able to interact with it effectively, so you know when it's time to market to which potential, current or past clients and how you do it, based on this work that you've done with them or the genres that they cast.  27:31 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) I don't want bosses to misunderstand to say that I don't trust CRMs. I have CRMs and I put my data on them, but I would need to know the specifics of the CRM. You know if they're a major company, I mean if they're not securing their data. You know what I mean and the reason why I'm like this is because I used to work in technology. I used to be the person that needed to secure the data so that nobody could hack in and get it, because I worked for a school with under the age of 18 children, so I needed to make sure that that data was safe. So I'm particularly anal about it. That's where my thoughts come from, so I don't want to like disparage any product out there. Just this is the way I feel about it.  28:09 Anyway what a wonderful way to assess how your year went, because how do you know, like, where you're going if you don't know where you've been, kind of thing. Right. It's nice to be able to assess how your year went, because how do you know where you're going if you don't know where you've been? It's nice to be able to assess how your year went so that you can really assess that, make improvements for the following year, because I know for a fact that I want to grow my business every year after year after year and, like you said, even though we've been in this business for so long, it doesn't get any easier even for us. I still have to strategize.  28:36 How am I going to grow my business next year? How am I going to evolve and change with a shift in the industry? Or, if there's shifts in the industry, how am I changing? Am I getting different performance coaching? How am I marketing myself differently? How am I planning my business? And I can't tell those things unless I've really assessed how the year has gone. So, tom, I so appreciate and we'll be putting the link for that download on our show notes page. And, of course, tom Dheere is always available to chat with. I'm sure you've got like one of those free consults that people can sign up for if they're interested in finding out more.  29:12 We have that also in the show notes. And with that I will say bosses, I hope you had an amazing year. I had a great year compared to like everything that's been going on this year. It's been a crazy year, but you know what? It's been a positive year and I always like a positive year in my business. So, Tom, thank you so much for all of your wisdom and, as always, for being a real boss.  29:35 - Tom Dheere (Co-host) Oh, thanks as always for having me, Anne.  29:39 - Anne Ganguzza (Host) Yeah, All right, Bosses. Big shout out to our sponsor, IPDTL. You too can connect and network like bosses. Find out more at IPDTLcom. Bosses have an amazing year coming up. I hope you had an amazing year. Make sure you assess it using Tom Dheere's downloadable PDF, and we will see you next week. Awesome Bye, guys.  29:59 - Intro (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via IPDTL.   

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