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Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningExploring A Universe of Rainbows: Poetry Meets Science with Matt Forrest EsenwineSend us a textHappy Poetry Month!This week we welcome Matt Forrest Esenwine, poetry's champion and ambassador, to the podcast to talk about his new anthology, A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World. What do Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring, Peru's Vinicunca mountain, the star Betelgeuse, and a drop of water have in common? Rainbows!Are you looking for a poetry anthology with kid appeal that also packs in fascinating science about all sorts of rainbows from sundogs to rainbow lorikeets, rainbow eucalyptus, and rainbow nebula? I...2025-04-0232 min
Working Drummer506 - Rich Scannella: Drumming for Tonic as well as Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia, Book: "Ghost Notes", Being a “Polite Pain” to Grow Your Social CircleRich Scannella has played for some of the most iconic superstars in the music industry. Rich has played, toured, and or recorded with legendary artists: Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi & The Kings of Suburbia, Tonic, Brian Fallon (Gaslight Anthem), Adam Duritz (Counting Crows), Joe Elliot (Def Leopard), Neal Schon (Journey), Michael Anthony (Van Halen), Gene Cornish (The Rascals), and Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf), to name a few. He has toured the USA, Europe, UK, Japan, Canada, and South America.Rich began drumming at age 9 under the direction of his father, Joe, a band...2025-02-201h 47
Good GrowingEp. 193 Our Favorite Gardening Books for Winter Reading, Gifts, or Anytime of Year | #GoodGrowingThis week on the Good Growing Podcast, Emily Swihart joins Ken and Chris to discuss our favorite gardening and landscaping books. We discuss reference books, fiction and nonfiction, and even children's books. Beyond our favorites, we also interviewed our fellow horticulture educators to get their recommendations. This is a longer episode, so be sure to use the timestamps in the episode description to jump to your favorite sections. Happy listening!Watch us on YouTube https://youtu.be/RskDlYC8TRk 00:31 Hey Ken!01:00 Welcome Emily!01:35 What are our reading habits? 03:38 How do we choose bo...2024-12-061h 20
Brand BraveryDoing small business ethically with Racheal Straughan, MaylfiDoing small business ethically with Racheal Straughan, MaylfiRacheal Straughan has a passion for how UK Small Businesses are treated, she is the driving force behind Mayfli, a digital marketplace created to empower UK businesses, rekindle community bonds, and breathe life back into our cherished high streets. Find Racheal: Mayfli.co Subscribe to the Brand Bravery Podcast and read the transcript at amypurdie.co.uk/brand-bravery-racheal-straughan Amy Purdie, The Brand Explorer takes you on an Adventure to discover what your brand is all about, helping you with your brand strategy, brand visuals and content ideas. You can join Amy's Brand Camp he...2024-05-0836 min
The Money, Mindset & Miracles PodcastThe Fastest Way To Get More Clients In 2024Send us a textEmail Marketing is the fastest way to scale your business and get more clients for your business in 2024.This EFFECTIVE strategy allows you to become even more strategic and successful in scaling your business, yet is under used by many business owners as it's seen as overly complex.In this episode I share 3 tips to help you to REFRAME email marketing so you start to see what is possible for you and your business this year when you use it consistently.And to help you even further...2024-01-0910 min
Brand BraveryBubbles of happiness with Julie Guichaoua, Comme des JumellesJulie uses her beauty and wellness brand to help other mums and daughters to create bubbles of happiness to celebrate their natural beauty through her gorgeous products. Find Julie: commedesjumelles.com - use code WELCOME15 for 15% off --- Read the transcript of this podcast: amypurdie.co.uk/brand-bravery-julie-guichaoua Find out more about Amy, follow her on instagram.com/amypurdie or on facebook.com/amyjpurdie. amypurdie.co.uk2023-12-0532 minThe Money, Mindset & Miracles PodcastWhat I Would Do Differently If I Was Starting Out In 2024Send us a textI made so many mistakes when I first started my business and spent so much unnecessary money figuring out how to generate consistent months of high income! Join me this week as I reflect back on the 7 aspects of business that I would do differently if I was starting my business in 2024.Suggested Podcast Episode to listen to next: https://rachelsmith-thebusinessgrower.com/podcasts/how-to-sell-more-with-successful-collaborations-with-amy-purdie/Get 2024 ready with my brand new Masterclass!BRAND NEW MASTERCLASS: Unlock Your 5 Figure Year (Thursday 16 November 2023)2023-11-0916 minThe Money, Mindset & Miracles PodcastHow To Sell More With Successful Collaborations (With Amy Purdie)Send us a textWorking with other experts is a powerful strategy to reach more of your ideal clients. Today, I am joined by brand expert & designer Amy Purdie as we share how we recently ran a hugely successful collaboration, the List Grower and our do's and don'ts to running successful collaborations.You will also hear from 2 of our amazing clients who experienced this collaboration first hand, Kelly Oliver Douglas and Emma Hill.The List Grower is our 30 day LIVE Coaching Programme where Amy and I support female business owners to grow your a...2023-10-2530 min
Brand BraveryPruning photography services with Rachel McClumpha, RJM PhotographyRachel is a brand photographer who helps creative businesses shine by capturing their gorgeous products, and the behind the scenes of their business process. Find Rachel rjm-photography.co.uk --- Read the transcript of this podcast: amypurdie.co.uk/brand-bravery-rachel-mcclumpha Find out more about Amy, follow her on instagram.com/amypurdie or on facebook.com/amyjpurdie.2023-08-3028 min
Brand BraverySo much more than sober with Claire Louise Owen, The SoberholicClaire Louise Owen is a model, an inspirational speaker and an author on a mission to rebrand sober as the choice for women who desire a more for life class journey is remarkable, and it's been such a privilege to watch from the sidelines since I completed her rebrand several years ago. Now she has embraced a life of purpose and success. Her journey began when she decided to stop drinking alcohol after she witnessed the impact that it had on her friend's health. And this life changing choice opened the doors to incredible opportunities and achievements for Claire...2023-08-1631 min
Brand BraveryClarity through connection with Shelley Farnham, Complex Connexions Shelley Farnham has worked as a teacher and SEN support. She's Mum to an ADHD/Autistic son and has her own ADHD diagnosis. Shelley is passionate about supporting families with an ADHD/ Autistic young person to be able to understand their young person better as an individual - with strengths as struggles, communicating in a way that invites collaboration and creates stronger connection. She is the founder of Complex connexions where she supports parents through her online community and workshops, providing practical strategies for understanding and connecting with their young person’s unique nee...2023-08-0228 min
Brand BraveryBig goals with Kelly Oliver Dougall, UnisusKelly is the founding director of Unisus, a group of companies providing skills, care and wellbeing services to empower people to reach their potential. Kelly started the business following a career in the voluntary sector, in various roles but always supporting people in some way to improve their lives. After several redundancies and feeling like she wasn't reaching her potential herself she set up what is now Unisus, first on her own and supporting people to get into work / meaningful activity. Then she realised that it was a bit lonely working on her own and that the business model...2023-07-1930 min
Brand BraveryFalling into websites with Lisa Rees, Wonderful World of WebsitesLisa, also known as Website Wonder Woman, has run her website business since 2015 and her mission is to help women make the most out of their websites to be able to grow their businesses online. She specialises in WordPress website creation, support, training and strategy focusing on making tech as simple, non scary and as fun as possible! Find Lisa: https://wonderfulworldofwebsites.com Read the transcript of this podcast. Find out more about Amy, follow her on Instagram or on Facebook.2023-07-0523 min
Brand BraveryWhat happens when you don't have good branding?If you don’t stand out then you won’t be noticed. If you aren’t memorable then you’ll blend in. If you aren’t recognised then people won’t know who you are. If you are aren’t creating content and business materials easily, then they will be less effective because you are rushing to create and struggling to find the right words and images. If you lack confidence in your brand then you will find sharing your message harder and showing up more challenging because you lack clarity on your brand and l...2023-06-1615 min
Brand BraveryA cuppa with dignity with Mandy Charlton, Philomena's Boutique Mandy has always been about putting good in the world and creating kindness and she is an amazing photographer she's an artist and she's a change maker - and as the creator of the freedom cup she is on a mission to make sure that everyone can enjoy a cuppa with dignity, no matter what their circumstances are. Find Mandy. Visit Philomena's Boutique, check her out on TikTok or follow the Facebook page. Direct link to the Freedom Cup. Not forgetting that Mandy is also a...2023-06-0118 min
Brand BraveryVisible and Happy with Mel Wakely, Video QueenMel Wakely has transformed herself by doing a lot of inner subconscious work she's found her life's purpose and is on a mission to share her value through mirror coaching other women on mindset and visibility strategies that have helped to transform her business and her life. She's a video Queen helping female coaching businesses get visible and happy using compelling video rooted in conversion and consistency. Find Mel on her Instagram or TikTok, and check out the fantastic Visibility Content Bank mentioned on the podcast. Step into your Inner Video Queen 5-8 June 2023 - fr...2023-05-3121 min
Brand BraveryWork on yourself with Morgane Westley, GetMoMoMentumMorgane Westley empowers overwhelmed working mums to bring back balance into their life and increase their self confidence so they can live a stress-free life and be their own cheerleader. Find Morgane. Her website, Facebook, The Mums' Retreat and Instagram. Read the transcript of this podcast. Find out more about Amy, follow her on Instagram or on Facebook.2023-05-2626 min
Brand BraveryHands-on bravery with Alison Stephenson, Massera TherapiesOver 20 years ago Alison Stephenson had her first professional massage and became fascinated with the therapeutic effects which led her to go on to qualify as a massage therapist but life took a different turn for a bit and then after her third child she reassessed her life and decided to go back to doing what she loves so she set up Massera Therapies in 2022. Find Alison on her website, Facebook and on Instagram. Read the transcript of this podcast. Find out more about Amy, follow her on Instagram or on Facebook.2023-05-2621 min
Brand BraveryEmpowering neurodivergent brains with Rachael Beattie, Neuro Boost Business CommunityRachael is an ADHD cheerleader helping you to calm your everyday overwhelm and grow your business with speed! She has ADHD and bipolar and has battled with obesity, depression and trauma along her journey. She's a certified mental health and movement coach, ADHD coach and the founder of the Neuro Boost Business Community, helping other neurodivergent people start, grow and BOOST their businesses! Find Rachael on Facebook. Read the transcript of this podcast. Find out more about Amy, follow her on Instagram or on Facebook.2023-05-2623 minBrand BraveryWelcome to the Brand Bravery Podcast2023-05-2401 min
Your Mom Writes BooksYour Mom Hates/Loves ThisOn listener request, Charlie and Caitlyn talk about the things that make them HATE (or love) a book.Books we love:Burning Glass by Kathryn PurdieRadiance by Grace DravenSoulless by Gail CarrigerThe Merciful Crow by Margaret OwenThe Winner's Curse by Marie RutkoskiDaughter of the Forest by Juliet MarillierAnything by Amy HarmonGirl of Fire and Thorns by Rae CarsonMoon Called by Patricia BriggsKate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews2021-05-111h 07