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Hurricane Harvey Response

Past Present Podcast: Hurricane Harvey, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and Princess Diana

On this week’s Past Present podcast, Nicole Hemmer, Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and Neil J. Young debate the natural and political implications of Hurricane Harvey, President Trump’s pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and the legacy of Princess Diana two decades after her death. Hurricane Harvey We discussed Hurricane Harvey and the origins of the meteorological model […]

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Swearing

Past Present Podcast: Afghanistan, Plus-Size Clothing, and Swearing

On this week’s episode of Past Present, Nicole, Natalia, and Neil debate Trump’s proposal for Afghanistan, plus-size clothing, and why swearing is on the rise. Afghanistan We discussed the war in Afghanistan and Donald Trump’s plan to send more troops to the country. Plus-Size Clothing Clothing designers are finally designing more clothing for women who wear

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The Startup Sessions: Danielle Ewalt + Michael Knouse

The Startup Sessions: How to Choose Your Breakthrough Business Model w/ Danielle Ewalt + Michael Knouse

We’re shaking it up, listeners! For the first time in 170 episodes of The Startup Sessions, I’ve got a co-host!  Danielle Ewalt, Business Strategist & Council of Visionary Business Builders member, sits down with me to discuss the various business models available to self-funded, independent entrepreneurs.  Which model is right for you?  Danielle and I

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Charlottesville Candlelight Vigil at the White House, Washington, DC USA

Past Present Podcast: Nazis in Charlottesville, the Google Memo, and Blondeness

In this week’s episode of Past Present, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the role of neo-Nazis in the white nationalist violence in Charlottesville, the Google memo, and the political power of blondeness.  Nazis in Charlottesville We discussed the deadly attack by white nationalists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, Virginia. Niki has written about her experience in

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Sarah Jones, The Startup Sessions

The Startup Sessions: Finding Freedom Through Facing the Truth w/ Sarah Jones

Not just anyone is willing to quit their job in the pursuit of their dream, especially without having a contingency plan to fall back on. But this week’s guest on The Startup Sessions did just that! Sarah Jones is the founder of Introverted Alpha and she describes how relying on naive confidence ultimately led her

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Soldier

Past Present Podcast: Stolen Valor, MLMs, and Private Roads

In this week’s episode of Past Present, Neil, Natalia, and Niki debate lying about Vietnam, multi-level marketing companies, and the privatization of public roads.  Stolen Valor Donald Trump has attacked Sen. Richard Blumenthal for lying about his military service in Vietnam, something that was uncovered during his 2010 run for office. Niki commented on the

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The Startup Sessions: Building a Business Around Your Unfair Advantage w/ Ian Pratt

Ian Pratt, community builder and founder of The Weller Society, joins me this week on The Startup Sessions. He shares what it means to find your ‘unfair advantage’ and how to use it as a force for good. Together we explore ways to expect unexpected obstacles and the importance of keeping on no matter the

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