Hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and a recovery thriver and survivor, Laura found herself in an all too familiar position. In September 2018, she was the only black woman in the room at Brave Magic, a famed writer’s retreat. After it was over, she wrote about her “only one” experience in The Huffington Post and comments started flooding into her DM. These comments were from people from all races, ethnicities, creeds, and nationalities who had felt “othered”. Laura beautifully inter ...
A podcast about how to start. How to turn your fears of beginning in your next purpose-driven venture into action steps that will continue to guide you and serve you in your process as you continue. Host Christina Barsi, founder of podcast production/consulting company Avant Haüs Media and certified Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach shares endless proven tools and tips and brings on guests to share their journey's of getting started and transformation.
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SUNDAY EDITION: Sarah Fay Is The Only One With Mental Illness Who Doesn’t Identify With Her Diagnoses
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Sarah Fay (Ph.D., MFA) is an award-winning author and mental health advocate working to improve how we think and talk about our mental health by moving the conversation away from simplistic diagnoses and toward a deeper understanding of our mental and emotional lives. Her personal experience of being diagnosed with six different mental health disor…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Catherine Gray right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month b…
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Tap Into Your Own Guidance With Vince Kramer Of Imagine Miracles Episode 90
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Do you notice moments in your life that feel like messages just for you? Do you dismiss them or consider them? What would happen if you trusted them enough to consider them…does fear come up for you or excitement or maybe just feelings of something more? My guest Vince Kramer, co-founder of Imagine Miracles shares his journey of awakening to the me…
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Catherine Gray Is The Only Over-Forty-Mom-To-Be In The Room Episode 126
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What if instead of having kids in your twenties or thirties, you decided to wait to get pregnant until you had both a partner and financial stability? Catherine Gray, best-selling author of the Unexpected Joy book series, was forty-one years old when she and her partner decided to try for a baby. But what would you do if after finding out that you …
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On My Nightstand: Mental Health Awareness Month-Why What Simone Biles Just Did Matters So Much To Black Women Like Me, by Laura Cathcart Robbins
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To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, I am reading a piece that I wrote last summer for Huffpost Personal about Simone Biles and her courageous but highly controversial decision to pull out of her event at the 2021 Summer Olympics. Laura Cathcart Robbins is the host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, and author of the forthcoming A…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Cole Richman right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Year & Day: Year & Day is giving The Only One in the Room listeners a special offer. Visit yearandday.com/one and use code: ONE to get $25 off your first ord…
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How To Allow Intuitive Shifts To Guide You Towards Your Truest Self With Life Coach Cheryl Foster Episode 89
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“The truth is, the answers aren't out there. They are inside you. They always have been." Spoken by my insightful guest, Coach Cheryl Foster. Cheryl has lived a life that called on her to activate her own inner-strength to begin to explore the answers inside of her that wanted to ignite a new path…one that would allow her to shine brighter and begi…
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Cole Richman Is The Only Ex-Con Who Started A Business In Rehab Episode 125
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Imagine spending eight years in prison and having no idea where you’ll go or how you’ll make a living once you’re released. Cole Richman, founder and creative director of Bottom Bunk Sneaker House, was given two hundred dollars by the state upon release and welcomed back to the rehab where he’d previously gotten sober. But what would you do if your…
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SUNDAY EDITION: Andrea Owen Is The Only One Who Kept Asking Questions
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Andrea wrote an incredible Facebook post a fews ago detailing her journey with an undiagnosed condition. Once we’d read it (and commented) we quickly asked her to come back on the show for the third time and tell us her story - we’re thrilled that she said yes! Andrea Owen is an author, global speaker, and professional certified life coach who help…
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On My Nightstand: Third-Year Anniversary Poetry Contest Winners
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We held a writing contest to celebrate our third year anniversary, and in honor of National Poetry Month, we are thrilled to present you with our first, second, and third place winners in the poetry category! First Place Winner: When Addiction Wins The War, by Ariella Warner Ariella Warner is a mom, a creator, and an entrepreneur. When she isn’t cl…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Seth Ferranti right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by…
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How To LEAD & GROW By Leveraging Your Inner Animal With Paul Casey of Grow Forward Episode 88
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"Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals." - Unknown Author. My guest Paul Casey, believes that “vision and relationships are the top two leadership skills”. His approach to leadership, self-development, relationships and communication is light, fun and…
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Seth Ferranti Is The Only One Who Faked His Death To Avoid Going To Prison Episode 124
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Imagine becoming a drug dealer at age fifteen, but because it’s just mainly weed and LSD, you consider yourself to be more of a rebellious entrepreneur than a criminal? Ex-con, author, and filmmaker, Seth Ferranti, grew up on military bases all over the world and had a customer base everywhere he went. But what would you do if at age twenty you end…
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SUNDAY EDITION: Stephanie Raffelock Is The Only One Talking About The Joy Of Aging
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In this episode we talk to speaker, blogger and author Stephanie Raffelock about her books, A Delightful Little Book On Aging and her new book, Creatrix Rising, Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women. Email: stephanie.raffelock@gmail.com Phone: (720) 217-8090 Website: www.Byline-Stephanie.com LinkedIn: Stephanie Raffelock Facebook: @Stephanie Raffelo…
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On My Nightstand: I’m Coming Out By Lelia Gowland
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Lelia is a good friend who has a dope newsletter that I read religiously. A few weeks ago, her newsletter headline caught my eye and after reading the essay, I couldn’t wait to share it with y’all. Lelia has a Master’s in Public Policy and a BA in Sociology, she’s raised money for nonprofits, overseen a juvenile detention center, managed a politica…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Marty Ray right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day tr…
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How To ACTUALLY Make A Living Leveraging A Podcast With Sarah St. John Of Frugalpreneur Episode 87
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How do I monetize my passion? Well, first...you have to explore what you're passionate about (duh)...but once you've done the foundational work that comes with this self-discovery THEN it's time to lean in. As someone who has built a career leveraging my passions and ALSO the power of podcasting, I can 100% agree with my guest Sarah St. Jean's pers…
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Marty Ray Is The Only One Trying To Build A Kingdom Through Music Episode 123
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What if music was your passion, but after a while, you thought it might be time to give up your dream and focus on steady work, the kind that put food on the table? Singer, musician, and podcaster, Marty Ray of The Marty Ray Project, went to a concert one day and had an only one in the room experience that you really have to hear in order to believ…
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SUNDAY EDITION: Ellen Scanlon Is The Only One Talking About How To Do The Pot
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Ellen Scanlon is a cannabis entrepreneur focused on women consumers, with experience in startups, women’s health, and financial services. As the co-creator and host of the How to Do the Pot podcast, Ellen uses her experience in women’s health and personal use of cannabis (for stress, sleep, to treat symptoms of Endometriosis, and to relax to help d…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Dr. Chris Jones right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month …
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The Secret To Starting Is Giving Yourself Permission To Make Mistakes Episode 86
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This is where I tell you to go F-it up. Yes, in this episode I’m personally giving you permission to fuck it up. Because there is a point in time where it becomes more important to START, to BEGIN than to keep preparing and preparing. You’ve got to start. Start before you think you’re ready, start so that you can give yourself an opportunity to mak…
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Dr. Chris Jones Is The Only Black, Faith-Based Rocket Scientist Running For Governor Episode 122
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Imagine you were smart, I mean rocket-scientist smart, MIT smart, and you became a nuclear engineer, while earning a PH.D. in urban planning, but you also felt a calling to become a minister. Arkansas native, Dr. Chris Jones, the son of two preachers and father to three daughters, felt called to serve the people of Arkansas, the place where he and …
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On My Nightstand: I Am Yours by Reema Zaman
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Reema was our first guest! We interviewed her in February of 2019, two months before we officially launched the podcast. And now as we round the corner to our three-year anniversary, I wanted to honor her and her beautiful writing by reading to you from one of my favorite chapters of her critically acclaimed memoir, I am Yours. Reema Zaman is an aw…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Laura Davis right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Carpe: Carpe is the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for sweat all over the body, scientifically tested and proven. Go to mycarpe.com, get free shipping plu…
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Why Creativity Is Your KEY To Unlocking A Life of Connection & Presence With Jill Badonsky, Creator of Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching Trainings Episode 85
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What if you could enhance your focus, resiliency, resourcefulness AND do it by having fun? That is the power of your creativity. We are all creative, despite having a creative or artistic calling. One of our wonderful human qualities that we are born with is creativity. What we often overlook when it comes to this playful part of us is it's usefuln…
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Laura Davis Is The Only One Who Took Care Of Her Elderly Mother After She Betrayed Her Episode 121
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What if you’d experienced a childhood event so traumatic that it took you twenty five years to even remember that it happened? When author Laura Davis was twenty eight years old, she remembered that she ‘d been molested by her maternal grandfather. But what would you do if when you finally worked up the courage to tell your mother, she betrayed you…
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SUNDAY EDITION Re-Release: Jill Schary Robinson Is The Only One Who Lost Her Memory
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How many people can say that they grew up on studio lots and learned one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets from their mother? We’re truly excited to bring this conversation with Hollywood/literary legend, Jill Schary Robinson. Jill Schary Robinson was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of two artists. Her father was Oscar and Tony winner Dore Schary,…
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Women’s History Month Re-Release: Scott Talks To Dolores Robinson
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Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Dolores Robinson right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month…
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Beat the Burnout & Regain Control of Your Business with Christina Barsi Founder Of Avant Haüs Media & CCO of Small Business Front - PRESENTED BY HACK MY BUSINESS Episode 84
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Presenting Hack My Business: Burnout is one of the largest challenges that small business owners face today. The amount of work and responsibilities that build up can feel like a landslide that quickly buries you. Anyone can experience burnout, but with the proper tools you can avoid getting too lost or overwhelmed in your work. Today we are joined…
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Women’s History Month Re-Release: Dolores Robinson Is The Only Octogenarian Living Her Best Life Ever
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Imagine, growing up without running water outside of Philadelphia and then, as an adult, finding yourself managing the careers of such Hollywood luminaries as Martin Sheen, Mark Wahlburg and Pierce Brosnan. And being on speaking terms with US Presidents, everyone from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama. Dolores Robinson, Executive producer, talent manag…
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On My Nightstand Re-Release: Wednesday By Robin Reiser
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I heard Robin read this piece at a Storytelling Show last month and I was so blown away that I asked her if I could share it with you. Robin Reiser is a writer, award-winning comedian, actress, and the co-author of The Tao of Zero Fucks. Robin wrote and plays all the roles in the new web series PINK EYE, directed by Sarah Feeley. In addition to bei…
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Women’s Empowerment Month Re-Release: Scott Talks to Sofia Rose
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Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Sofia Rose right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Voyage et Cie: Voyage et Cie's curator Melanie Apple has cultivated a passion for notable moments using the sense of smell. Voyage et Cie is the ultimate luxur…
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The Basics To Monetizing Your Podcast Like An Industry Pro With Allyson Marino, Podcast Slate Lead, iHeartMedia Episode 83
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If you’ve ever needed the basics on how to work with brands, what they’re looking for, how to leverage your niche to monetize and all the definitions around CPM’s, dynamic ads and more, then this conversation is for you. This week I have the expert of experts on sales, cpm’s, ad insertion and podcast monetization, Allyson Marino, Founder of podcast…
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Women’s Empowerment Month Re-Release: Sofia Rose Is The Only Fat, Over-Forty, Latina Pornstar In The Room
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Imagine being an actress in an industry where the norm is twenty, white and thin and you are a proud forty-something Latina who identifies as fat. Sofia Rose, critically acclaimed Latina performer, published model, pioneering BBW pornstar became an adult film actress knowing that she’d be fetishized by some and criticized by others. But what would …
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On My Nightstand Re-Release: Enter-Racial By Laura Cathcart Robbins
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Today’s On My Night Stand-read, Enter-Racial, was written by Laura Cathcart Robbins. It is the story of when she flew to Richmond, Virginia to meet her boyfriend Scott’s father for the first time, while he lay dying in the ICU. You’ll hear her talk about the fear of being a Black woman walking into the seat of the confederacy and meeting a man on h…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with Laura Cathcart Robbins about her discussion on The Shameless Mom Academy podcast and her appearance on Dr. Phil about Critical Race Theory. Visit: https://shamelessmom.com/ Laura's KTLA Appearance on Racism & Interracial Couples Watch…
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Your Simplified Podcast Tech Checklist With Scott Slaughter Of The Only One In The Room Episode 82
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One of the biggest hurdles for many of us when wanting to start our own podcast is the technical. The gear, the sound, the set-up, the audio proofing, the recording a session, all those wires and software and what the heck is a DAW? It sounds kinda overwhelming. But this week’s guest Scott Slaughter breaks it down for us in this episode practically…
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Presenting: Shameless Mom Academy Podcast
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When the Dr. Phil Show called earlier this year asking for moms to come on and discuss one of our nation’s most volatile topics, Critical Race Theory, Laura Cathcart Robbins and her friend and podcaster, Sara Dean answered. In this episode of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, listen in as Laura and Sara talk to each other about their experience fo…
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On My Nightstand: A Black School Principal Changed My Life by Laura Cathcart Robbins
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I was inspired to write this piece for Huffpost after former Miami Dolphins coach, Brian Flores sued the NFL for racial discrimination. Laura Cathcart Robbins is the host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, and author of the forthcoming Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, STASH (due out in spring of 2023). She has been active for many year…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Sean "Seano" McFarland right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Bonafide: Try Bonafide today! No hormones, & no prescription required. To get 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product, go to …
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How YOU Can Evolve Your Podcast Goals & Strategy with Laura Cathcart Robbins Of The Only One In The Room Episode 81
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One of the questions I get asked almost daily is how to grow and monetize your podcast. Listen in on how Laura Cathcart Robbins, host of the popular podcast The Only One In The Room (which I have the pleasure of Executive Producing) created goals when just starting out and how her goals and measures of success have evolved and changed. And don't mi…
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Sean “Seano” McFarland Is The Only One In The Room Ending Generational Trauma Episode 120
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Imagine being twelve years old when your father leaves your family. And instead of watching him drive away, you give chase, on foot, for four whole miles? For addiction trauma specialist and life coach, Sean “Seano” McFarland, his father’s leaving was the beginning of a series of traumatic events that would shape and change the course of his entire…
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SUNDAY EDITION: Dr. Debi Silber Is The Only One Talking about Post Betrayal Syndrome
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Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, health, mindset, and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstu…
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On My Nightstand: The Burning Light Of Two Stars by Laura Davis, Disclosure: Chapter 24 Trigger Warning: Incest
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Laura Davis is an upcoming guest and a powerful writer. This reading is a little longer than usual, but I think you’ll see why once you hear it. About Laura Davis: I am the author of six non-fiction books, including The Courage to Heal: For Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, The Courage to Heal Workbook, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be and I…
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation about our guest Apolo Ohno right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a great, affordable option for professional counseling done securely online. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by v…
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Unveiling Your Inner Most Truth Is Your Most POWERFUL Branding Tool With Tonya Eberhart & Michael Carr of BrandFace Episode 80
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Do you feel like you’re living an abundant life? Are the things you’re doing and experiencing align with this feeling of fulfillment and flow and abundance? What if I told you that the process of defining your BRAND can get you closer to your abundance. Or at least create a starting point that outlines a path you might feel more aligned with to tak…
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Apolo Ohno Is The Only Winter Olympic Athlete With 8 Medals Dedicating His Life To Uplifting Mental Health And Awareness Episode 119
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Imagine you started speed skating as a kid, but training cost more money than you had, so your dad, who raised you by himself, would take you to an empty parking lot at 3:30 in the morning so that you could practice? America’s most decorated Winter Olympian, short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno, began full-time training at age thirteen, and the fol…
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SUNDAY EDITION: Taylor Carik Is The Only Dad Making Social Justice Music During The Pandemic
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Taylor Carik is a communications consultant, media theorist, writer, musician, and more. In addition to co-founding the massive annual Zombie Pub Crawl festival in Minneapolis-St. Paul, he's won multiple awards for his local media work and fronts Whiskey Rock 'n' Roll Club MPLS, one of the loudest and most-loved bar bands in Minnesota. His newest m…
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On My Nightstand: Getting Clean With Stevie Green by Swan Huntley, Chapter 19
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I was excited to read from this chapter of Swan’s latest book, especially after interviewing her for this week’s episode. I think it’s the perfect way to end the week! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Swan Huntley is the author of Getting Clean with Stevie Green, The Goddesses, and We Could Be Beautiful. She earned her MFA at Columbia University and has received …
Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Swan Huntley right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Away: We love our new sponsor AWAY, the modern lifestyle brand that creates thoughtful products for every traveler and every kind of trip. Start YOUR 100-day…