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Her Story. Her Journey. Fictional Stories, Real Business Mentorship"The Stand at the End of the Lane"What happens when life falls apart and you’re forced to start again - somewhere quieter, smaller, and simpler than you ever imagined?In this touching fiction episode, we meet LouAnn, a wife, mother, and reluctant caregive - whose husband’s diagnosis sends them from suburbia to the stillness of rural Montana. What starts as a desperate attempt to slow down becomes something much bigger: a roadside stand, a community movement, and a lesson in quiet resilience.Set against the backdrop of pine forests and turquoise rivers, The Stand at the End of the Lane is a...
2025-10-2449 min
Theme Parks and PassportsInside Disneyland’s 70th (and the Disneyland vs. Walt Disney World differences!)Join Heidi and Melissa as they take you inside the magic of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration. Melissa is reporting directly from Anaheim after completing Disney’s Agent Education Program, sharing first-hand experiences of the park’s platinum-themed décor, special anniversary events, rare character meet-and-greets, and can’t-miss treats like platinum-dusted churros. Whether you’re a first-time Disneyland visitor or a Walt Disney World pro curious about the differences, this episode is packed with insider tips on park hopping, Lightning Lane strategies, resort options, and exciting upcoming attractions—including a Marvel Campus expansion and new lands in Disney California Ad...
2025-08-1531 min
Gresham College LecturesThe Virtues of Music - Milton Mermikides and Melissa LaneThis is the third lecture from the Gresham Festival of Musical Ideas.https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/series/musical-ideas-2025This dialogue presents the what and why of Ancient Greek music, and its profound role in philosophy, society and the individual. Education without music was an impossibility in ancient Greece; virtue without music, equally so. One scholar (writing in the late twentieth century) compared the pervasive social presence and impact of the medium of mousikē in Ancient Greece to that of television. But with its participatory motor training and habituation, mousikē, was also a primary mode of...
2025-07-1841 minGresham College LecturesLawgivers in Modern Revolutions - Melissa LaneHow have lawgivers featured in modern revolutions? This lecture considers key moments in revolutions, including seventeenth-century Britain, eighteenth-century France and (what would become) the United States, and twentieth-century Iran. The appeal to lawgivers (including ancient ones from many cultures) in revolutionary visions and in consolidating new constitutions is a striking feature of modern politics.This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 5th June 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Melissa Lane is Gresham Professor of Rhetoric.Melissa is also the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics, Princeton University and is also Associated Faculty in...
2025-06-2750 min
Heidi’s Lane with Heidi PowellEp. 64 This Widow’s Suicide Story Will Both Break You + Heal You | Melissa Methven on Love, Loss, and LightThis conversation wrecked me in the best way. In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Methven, a mother, author, breathwork facilitator, and widow who lost her husband to suicide. Melissa shares the raw truth behind her picture-perfect life and how grief shattered and ultimately awakened her. We talk about finding purpose after loss, raising children through trauma, and the painful yet beautiful path of healing. Her courage to speak what most people hide is something I’ll never forget. If you've ever felt broken or silenced by grief, this is the episode your heart needs....
2025-06-161h 06
Philosophy BitesMelissa Lane on Plato, Rule, and Office Melissa Lane, a classics scholar as well as a philosopher, discusses some key features of Plato's political philosophy and shows its continuing relevance.
2025-06-1315 min
Data in Education7-in-7 Bonus: Aligning Data Visualization, Data Literacy, and Data Culture with Dr. Melissa WainwrightSend us a textCheck out Data in Education: A Virtual Summit - bit.ly/datasummit2025In this bonus episode, we're talking systems and strategy with Dr. Melissa Wainwright, an MTSS Consultant and Coach who brings over 25 years of experience to her work helping schools take action with data. Melissa is passionate about moving beyond just collecting data to actually solving problems, like the district who used data visualization to uncover how attendance was secretly tanking literacy. With a background in collective leadership and Appreciative Inquiry, she's all about leveraging data in a positive, people-centered...
2025-06-0544 minGresham College LecturesFrom Machiavelli to Nietzsche: How Modern Thinkers Saw Ancient Lawgivers - Melissa LaneWatch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/VOGzTymAYnoFor many modern thinkers, the lawgiver has been important as a founder or re-founder of civic identity and cultural values. From Machiavelli on Moses; to Rousseau on Solon, Lycurgus, and the need for a lawgiver to make a true social contract possible; to Nietzsche and his followers seeking a lawgiver who can be also poet and prophet, this lecture will explore the figure of the lawgiver and how it has been a center of debate in modern political philosophy.This lecture was recorded by Melissa...
2025-06-0343 minGresham College LecturesDivine Law, Human Prophet: Moses in Hebrew and Greek - Melissa LaneThis lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 6th March 2025 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Melissa Lane is Gresham Professor of Rhetoric.Melissa is also the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics, Princeton University and is also Associated Faculty in the Department of Classics and Department of Philosophy. Previously she was Senior University Lecturer at Cambridge University in the Faculty of History and Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge.Having previously held visiting appointments at Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford, she will be Isaiah Berlin Visiting Professor in the History of Ideas in the Faculties of...
2025-05-2844 min
Monumental Moments with Melissa Motschenbacher : The Forge Podcast Network#72 Life In the Fast LaneThe latest from Melissa!
2025-05-2207 min
Theme Parks and PassportsExperiencing Disney VIP: Skipping the Lines and Other PerksSkip the lines and experience Disney like a celebrity with VIP options that transform your vacation from stressful to magical. Join hosts Heidi Mackey and Melissa Sanchez as they speak with special guest, fellow Envoyage travel advisor, Dana Zificsak all about the current VIP options you can experience at Walt Disney World. Whether you're a Disney veteran looking to upgrade your vacation or planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, this episode breaks down the various levels of VIP service available – from Lightning Lane passes to exclusive private tours that give personalized service. Discover how to maximize your time, minimize stress, and cr...
2025-03-2532 minGresham College LecturesUnwritten Laws? Legacies from Antigone and Lycurgus - Melissa LaneWatch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/gQdabAQT3JwSophocles’ Antigone refers to “unwritten laws,” as does Thucydides’ Pericles. From the late fifth century BCE, the idea that laws are more effective when learned by memory and observation than when put into writing, forms a distinctive current in political reflections. Plutarch would even claim that the Spartan lawgiver Lycurgus had prohibited the writing down of his laws. This lecture will present Greek authors’ reflections on the interplay between writing and orality remain relevant to debates about ethical formation today. This lecture was recorded by Melissa...
2025-03-0446 min
Fenzi Dog Sports PodcastCanine Sports Medicine Vets with Drs. David Lane and Chris ZinkJoin me for a conversation with canine sports medicine vets David Lane and Chris Zink about what sports handlers should know! We talk about what is included within the canine sports medicine umbrella, how to find a specialist, and where you can learn more.
2025-02-1434 minGresham College LecturesWriting Laws: Hammurabi to Solon - Melissa LaneWatch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/t6kkq6dI6hcWhen and why do written laws emerge in ancient societies? This lecture will consider these questions in light of evidence including the law code of Hammurabi; the earliest attestation of written laws in Greek (found in Dreros on Crete); and the full-blown commitment to written laws by the Athenian lawgiver Solon. Such cases will be used to explore how writing bears on the the functions of law more generally, in light of debates in contemporary legal philosophy. This lecture was recorded by...
2025-01-3142 min
Dear Dance Mom...Memory LaneOn this week's episode of Dear Dance Mom: It's once again time to take a trip down memory lane as the moms received quite a few questions over the holidays about their past. For instance, how did the moms met their husbands/ex's? And int he spirit of the season, what was their favorite snow day experience?Plus: Melissa has given her set-up a Dear Dance Mom makeover!Subscribe to our Patreon for more fun content including Extended Episodes: www.patreon.com/deardancemomLoving this episode and want more? Well b...
2025-01-1055 min
Hard Wig, Soft Life PodcastEpisode 2: Surviving The System, A Conversation With Ricky LaneIn this powerful and eye-opening episode of Hard Wig, Soft Life, I sit down with Ricky Lane, who courageously shares his story of navigating life during and after incarceration. From missing out on his 20s to being released in 2020 during a global pandemic, Ricky reflects on the challenges of rebuilding his life and reclaiming his future.We discuss the friendships he formed in the most unlikely circumstances, the emotional toll of being away from loved ones, and how he coped with FOMO (fear of missing out) while the world moved on without him. Ricky also sheds light...
2024-12-051h 15
Dating DaycareF'n Fish Bowl of REAL CRAZY DATING STORIES -Dodging Disaster and Laughing at Love with Melissa & AllisonSend us a textEver wondered how to sidestep dating disasters before they happen? Join us for a laugh-filled episode of Dating Daycare, where Allison shares her latest dating escapades, including one curious encounter with a man who might just be the "Dick of the Week." As Melissa takes a breather from the dating scene, she and Allison dish out advice on spotting red flags and mismatched chemistry, all while keeping things light and relatable. It's all about arming our listeners with the tools needed to dodge unnecessary heartache while chuckling at the sometimes absurd world of...
2024-11-2729 min
Brave Feminine Leadership#179 CEO Summit Part 1 Interview 2 - Bernie Brookes AM - Be Prepared to Step Out of Your LaneWelcome to Interview two in the 6-part CEO Series Visionary Voices where I explore the CEO Mindset and path to success. What is the journey to growing a CEO Mindset? Just ask Bernie Brookes AM to share his career journey and you get a great roadmap. Bernie shares his inspiring story and the mindset needed to succeed in senior roles. From his humble beginnings as a 10-pound pom to leading large companies, Bernie emphasizes the importance of being relatable, stepping out of your lane, and embracing feedback (ouch!). His anecdotes from working in Africa highlight the need to adapt...
2024-11-0743 min
The Fully Mindful with Melissa ChureauFrom Law to Literature | Author Shari Lane on the Transformative and Redemptive Power of FictionSend us a textImagine being at the pinnacle of your legal career, only to find yourself yearning for a path that truly speaks to your soul. That's exactly what Shari Lane experienced as she transitioned from employment lawyer to crafting compelling narratives. Join us to discover how a health scare and a therapist's guidance prompted Shari to leave behind her lawyer identity to pursue a writing career that embraces the themes of empathy and connection. Through her story, we explore the personal struggles many face in redefining what success really is and finding fulfillment in letting...
2024-11-0349 min
Mix In Some Magic: Your Guide To Disneyland Planning & Fun!The Price of Magic: My $400 Lightning Lane Premier Pass Experience at DisneylandThis episode is all about my $400 day with Disneyland’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass. I’ll explain how this pricey pass works, what it was like navigating the parks with it, and whether it’s actually worth the splurge. Tune in for my honest breakdown of the experience—from skipping the lines to how it can be improved, plus a few tips if you're considering it yourself. Is the Premier Pass a shortcut to magic or just an extra hit to your budget? Let’s find out!
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2024-11-0137 min
Burnout To All Out PodcastWhy Staying in Your Lane Is the Key to A Top-Notch BrandBuilding a standout personal brand is what will take you from blending in to getting people talking. Today’s can’t-miss hot seat will show you how to perfect a brand strategy that catapults you to go-to expert status! Melissa reveals her best tips on staying top-of-mind across all your online platforms and how repurposing content makes things a whole lot easier. The secret is to own one platform and rock it. So, if your current marketing plan involves throwing spaghetti at the wall, this one’s for you. Topics...
2024-10-3117 min
Classical Wisdom SpeaksWho should guard the guardians? Can we find rulers who don’t want to rule? With Melissa LaneShould Ivanka Trump and Hunter Biden marry? Well, Plato might think that was a good idea... Today’’s Classical Wisdom speaks podcast is with Melissa Lane, the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics and a faculty member of the Program in Classical Philosophy at Princeton University. She is author of many books, including most recently, “Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political.”We discuss Juvenal's conundrum, Plato’s political views of rulers and the nature of rule and ask: did Plato believe in ancient Checks and Balances? You can find Professor Lane's book, “Of Ru...
2024-10-1842 minGresham College LecturesWere Laws created by Greek Legends? - Melissa LaneWhile Lycurgus of Sparta and Solon of Athens are now the best-known lawgivers of Greek antiquity, there were many others, from king Minos in Crete to Zaleucus and Charondas in southern Italy. This lecture explores the specific roles attributed to Greek lawgivers in fact and legend, revealing how and why they captured later political imaginations – with mention of how some even set laws to music.This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 26th September 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.Melissa is also the Class of 1943 Professor of Politics, Princeton University and is also Associated Fa...
2024-10-0444 min
Sounds of EncouragementInterview with David Lane, Composer, Musician, TeacherSend us a textDavid Lane is an award-winning composer and arranger for film, concert, and musical theatre. He is the host of two podcasts: LIFE IN THE PIT (which is devoted to telling the stories of instrumentalists who play for musical theatre) and THE MUSICIAN TOOLKIT (which challenges musicians of all levels to develop a wide range of skills to become the most well-rounded musician they can be). He is coming up on 25 years as a private teacher for piano, composition, and music theory, and has recently begun adding video tutorials to YouTube. He has also se...
2024-09-131h 28
Gresham College LecturesPlato's Cave: Thinking about Climate Change - Melissa LaneIn The Republic, Plato explores the predicament of the Cave: a passive citizen body, a conniving and self-interested set of sophistic opinion-formers and demagogic political leaders, a systematically misleading and damaging order of political structures and common beliefs and appetites.Does this have lessons for tackling climate change? In clinging to our current way of life and its fossil-fuel infrastructure, are we trapping ourselves in a modern version of Plato’s Cave—and if so, how might we escape?This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 13th June 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London...
2024-08-0939 min
Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 60 - All Nerds Think About Is Sects ...With Special Guest Melissa RaubJuly 31, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 60 - All Nerds Think About Is Sects …with Special Guest Melissa RaubJudaism is divided into sects or branches, but they all share a few core beliefs. We agree that they don’t sit on a spectrum, but perhaps they live in some kind of venn diagram? But, reviewing the sects of Judaism isn’t enough for us, we also explore the sects of Nerdaism. Or, as Barak preferred to call them, the cool kids tables.00:03:21 The denominations of Judaism00:04:51 Nerds and Geeks...
2024-07-3147 min
Mix In Some Magic: Your Guide To Disneyland Planning & Fun!Lightning Lane Multi Pass At DisneylandOn this episode I'm explaining how to use Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Disneyland! I talk about how it works, how to use it efficiently, tips for making it fit into your vacation budget and so much more! I also try desperately to stop saying "Genie Plus", but it's going to be a hard transition for me. :)
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2024-07-2747 min
Gresham College LecturesExperts in politics: Lessons from Socrates and Aristotle - Melissa LaneSocrates sought to test the expertise of everyone around him: the bombastic know-it-alls, the bashful youths, the confident generals, those (including the enslaved) with unsuspected mathematical competence, the workaday artisans. Aristotle later explored the ways in which expert claims can be made credible to popular judgement.This lecture considers the role of experts in contributing to public debate in a democracy, bringing Aristotle's work on rhetoric to bear on norms for expert communication and public debate.This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 30th May 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, LondonThe...
2024-07-0957 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 75: Of Rule and Office with Melissa LaneLeadership requires care. Care that extends to the people around you, for whom leaders are responsible. But also care for the practice of leadership itself.Ideas about this extend back to Plato, who engaged in many conversations about the responsibilities of leaders, the dangers of too much power, and considering the good of others.Princeton professor Melissa Lane, whose book Of Rule and Office: Plato’s Ideas of the Political, joins us to explore the impact of Plato's ideas today, as we struggle with concepts of accountability and servant leadership. Timeless Le...
2024-04-2941 min
Gresham College LecturesDemocracy: Ancient Models, Modern Challenges - Melissa LaneDemokratia is the power (kratos) of the people (demos). But what kind of power, and who constitutes the people? Although ancient democracy is often stylized as “direct democracy” and so positioned as very different from modern “representative democracy,” in fact, issues of accountability are central to both.Ancient Greek models of holding leaders to account are still relevant. Furthermore, the ancient Greek use of election for some offices and lottery selection for others also offers instructive possibilities for modern challenges.This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 14th March 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London
2024-04-1258 min
Gresham College LecturesAncient Greek Ideas of Equality under the Law - Melissa LaneThe Nobel Laureate economist Amartya Sen has posed the question, ‘equality of what?’ The value of equality depends on what standard is chosen. As ancient Greek thinkers recognized, equality can be deployed to exclude as well as to liberate, and its relationship to law and freedom needs to be interrogated.If equal social freedom is a product of isonomia—the equal application of laws to all—those laws need to be free of systematic bias and command public respect.This lecture was recorded by Melissa Lane on 7th March 2024 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London
2024-04-041h 01
Facepalm AmericaPlato's Ideas of the Political: With Guest Melissa LaneGuest Melissa Lane, class of 1943 Professor of Politics at Princeton, joins us to discuss her book, Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political and Plato's politicial philosophies. Facepalm America: facepalmamerica.comTwitter: @FacepalmUSAFind Beowulf: @BeowulfRochlenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support.
2024-04-0354 min
Chats from the Blog Cabin372: Chatting about the Journey to Adoption with Lane IgoudinLane Igoudin discusses foster care adoption and adoption within the LGBTQ+ communities. Lane shares the story behind their book, 'A Family Maybe,' which details their experience adopting two children from the Los Angeles County foster care system. They explain their decision to choose foster care adoption and the different routes available to them. Lane also highlights the extensive certification process and requirements for foster parents. They discuss the emotional toll of the adoption process and the challenges of balancing work and parenting. Lane reads an excerpt from their book and emphasizes the importance of sharing adoption stories. They...
2024-03-1359 min
Musicianship Mastery with David LaneGoals, Motivation, and Organization (with Melissa Slocum) | Ep59Whether you're a teacher or a performing musician, you'll only go as far as your goals, your system for dealing with lack of motivation, and your organization. The guest for this episode is Melissa Slocum - piano teacher, business coach, and podcaster. We talk about a variety of topics in this episode, including better ways to think about goals, a different approach to the idea of work/life balance, the important 1-word question you should regularly ask yourself, 2 nightly routines to keep you organized and motivated, a challenging take on the concept of the "ideal client" and more!
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2024-01-291h 01Musicianship Mastery with David LaneGoals, Motivation, and Organization (with Melissa Slocum) | Ep59Whether you're a teacher or a performing musician, you'll only go as far as your goals, your system for dealing with lack of motivation, and your organization. The guest for this episode is Melissa Slocum - piano teacher, business coach, and podcaster. We talk about a variety of topics in this episode, including better ways to think about goals, a different approach to the idea of work/life balance, the important 1-word question you should regularly ask yourself, 2 nightly routines to keep you organized and motivated, a challenging take on the concept of the "ideal client" and more!
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2024-01-291h 01
Steps To The StageNoises Off - Guests: Cindi, Melissa, Tracy, Michael & PierSend us a text"Getting the sardines on. Getting the sardines off. That's farce. That's theater. That's life." A play within a play within a play....wait. Confused, well don't be. Join Colin P. as he discusses the classic "Noises Off" with director Cindi East, stage manager & assistant director Melissa Bossard and actors Tracy Lay, Michael Buczynski and Pier Garma. This production kicks off our 40th season at Chino Community Theatre and it's sure to be an entertaining performance for all. Noises Off runs weekends January 12-28th Purchase tickets at: https://chinocommunitytheatre.seatyourself.b...
2024-01-0621 min
The Preserve Your Past Podcast#25: Shared Stories, Unique Perspectives: A Holiday Trip Down Memory Lane with Allison & ToddHave you ever wondered how your own memories of a shared event might differ from someone else's recollection? Come join me and my siblings, Allison and Todd, as we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about our cherished tradition of Christmas shopping at Robinson's Five and Dime. As we each share our distinct memories, we unravel the fascinating concept of perspective and the way it shapes our storytelling.We discuss our joyful experiences of gift-giving, reflect on the importance of being present in the moment, and emphasize the significance of preserving our memories. Together, we navigate...
2023-12-061h 15
Much More Muchier with Pup Duffy & Keira LaneDirector Melissa Vitello Of Hit YA Thriller "Abigail"Day One Of Pup's Holiday Hit List is the wonderful chaztownbeefjerky.com Veteran owned, Chaztown Beef Jerky is a healthy and DELICIOUS snack alternative. Flavorful with just enough heat, this jerky is "Eat the whole bag in one sitting" Pup approved (and devoured) Check them out on Instagram @chaztownjerky and get your meat on!! (Not sponsored, we seriously love it) "Abigail" is available to watch NOW!In 1976 Alabama, Abigail and her mom move to a new town for a fresh start. A precocious teen, Abigail befriends the lonely boy next door and soon stands up...
2023-12-0517 min
Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!Billy, Melissa, and John Travel Down Memory Lane of Connections and DestinySend us a textIn our recent episode of the "Awake in the Network" podcast, Billy, John St. Augustine, and I had an engaging and enlightening conversation about the power of connectivity. We laughed about the holiday season coming up and exchanged stories about our uniquely Chicago winter weather. Our conversations also ranged far beyond these topics. We explored deep, inspiring ideas about serendipity, intentionality, and the invisible networks that intersect our lives every day.In our discussion, we shared our personal stories and experiences that have colored our understanding of the transformative power of...
2023-11-0130 min
Move With HeartEp 48: Building a Jewelry Empire by Mistake and Breaking Out Of Your Lane with Jennifer FisherThis week Melissa sits down with jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Jennifer Fisher. After giving birth to her son, Jennifer couldn't find a piece of jewelry that suited her unique style so she took matters into her own hands and created her now-famous personalized dog-tag name necklace. Since then, Jennifer has expanded her brand beyond jewelry to offering salts, fragrances, and more. In this episode, Jennifer shares her wisdom on trusting your instincts, breaking out of your “lane”, and embracing reinvention at any stage of life. Melissa and Jennifer also discuss their current favorite wellness practices and the anti-inflammatory diet tips...
2023-10-041h 03
Pain With MePeriod story memory laneWelcome to this week's episode! Let's stroll down memory lane together while I chat about a few period stories I've either experienced myself, seen myself, or been told.As usual - DMs are open so feel free to share any period stories with me!FOLLOW:Pain With Me IG:@painwithme.co & TT: @painwithme.co Melissa Daniel @themelissadaniel (you can also dm me here) Did you know we have a blog? Yes, see it here! Period story time form hereThank-you all for the support, p...
2023-09-2115 min
The Political Theory ReviewMelissa Lane - Of Rule and OfficeA conversation with Melissa Lane about her new book "Of Rule and Office: Plato's Ideas of the Political" (Princeton UP).
2023-08-221h 06
Mom Founder Imagination HubLauren Lane Shares Summer Cooking Tips to Save Time, Reduce Food Waste, and Create Special MemoriesLauren reinvents herself at 50 and now pursues her dream of teaching others how to cook easily and entertain effortlessly. She inspires others to follow their passions no matter what their age. Lauren is a Culinary Influencer who has a passion for creating – expressed through her original content, recipes, photography, and storytelling. Her authenticity shows through her voice, as she genuinely enjoys engaging with her audience. Lauren teaches cooking classes and hosts private dinners in her home. She also works with select brands to build awareness by bringing the human element and a face to the br...
2023-07-0434 min
Chats from the Blog Cabin331: Chatting about The Karma Factor with Thomas LaneThe idea of "we reap what we sow" is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the power of karma. Imagine if our actions from past lives could also impact our present and future. This is the concept that Thomas Lane delves into in his compelling book, The Karma Factor. Through the intertwined stories of three individuals, Lane explores the idea of a karma continuum and how it can ultimately determine our fate. The cosmic wild card of karma adds an exciting twist to this thought-provoking tale.
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2023-06-2648 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 8, The SilenceIn today’s episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries, and Murder: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Sky...
2023-03-3117 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Season 1 & 2 RecapThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellMelissa on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.c...
2023-01-2709 min
Business Impact Lab (BIL) PodcastS1E11 - Women in Business Leadership Speaker Series, with Melissa LaneIn this WBIL Podcast episode, Dr. Kelly Hall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyreneehall/) talks with Melissa Lane as part of the Women in Business Leadership Speaker Series. Melissa Lane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissanlane/) has been in sales for cutting-edge technology firms since she was 16 years old. She has progressed up the organizational hierarchy, assuming positions in sales leadership and running multiple programs across the U.S. for various well-known brands. Currently, she serves as Vice President of Sales at Divvy, where she has played an integral role in scaling Divvy from a start-up to a $2.5 billion...
2022-12-0858 min
Make Mental Health Matter ShowEpisode 23 Mental Health Mondays with Special Guest Tammy Joy LaneEpisode 23 Mental Health Mondays with Special Guest Tammy Joy Lane. She is a Speaker / Author / Iraq Veteran / Mental Health Advocate. She turned 21 in Baghdad and came home spent the next 9 years in and out of psych wards, 4 marriages, moving 36 times trying to out run herself. After failing over and over again at suicide she realized that wasn’t going to work. So she tried kindness like it was her job, which led to finding yes to kindness where she realized the important element that many are missing was accepting kindness as easily as we give it. Join BCC Evolution’s weekl...
2022-10-3045 min
Make Mental Health Matter ShowEpisode 23 Mental Health Mondays with Special Guest Tammy Joy LaneEpisode 23 Mental Health Mondays with Special Guest Tammy Joy Lane. She is a Speaker / Author / Iraq Veteran / Mental Health Advocate. She turned 21 in Baghdad and came home spent the next 9 years in and out of psych wards, 4 marriages, moving 36 times trying to out run herself. After failing over and over again at suicide she realized that wasn’t going to work. So she tried kindness like it was her job, which led to finding yes to kindness where she realized the important element that many are missing was accepting kindness as easily as we give it.
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2022-10-3045 min
Purely AlignedLessons From a VCR Trip Down Memory Lane | Ep. 31Have you ever gone down memory lane and looked back to see how far you've come? Melissa shares lessons that came through after watching high school and college videos and sometimes it takes looking back to piece things together.If you are interested in learning more and working with Melissa directly, 1:1 options are now available. You can reach out on IG or checkout the 24 Hour VIP GO! Session link below to learn how Melissa can help you get clear so you can take inspired action and go make things happen!The new, improved, a...
2022-09-2924 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 32, Today's SpecialIn today’s episode we read Chapter 32 – Today’s Special - in which Magpie once again finds herself in the town of Pocket, where she comes to a startling, and devastating realisation.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downlo...
2022-08-2615 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 25, A Fête and a FeatherIn today’s episode we read Chapter 25 – A Fete and a Feather - in which Lucas joins Farfalla for a memorable celebration at Meadow LaneBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop...
2022-07-0814 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 24, The Lark & Bell Artist's RetreatIn today’s episode we read Chapter 24 – The Lark and Bell Artist’s Retreat - in which Mrs. Phaeton gives Magpie a tour of the house at Meadow Lane, which she has converted into an artist’s retreat and art galleryBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes...
2022-07-0114 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 23, The Birthday BellIn today’s episode we read Chapter 23 – The Birthday Bell - in which Lucas visits the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla’s birthday, and a mysterious presence attempts to issue a dire warning.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.pa...
2022-06-2413 min
Brave Writer130. (S8E14) Finding Deeper Value Without (and Within) Motherhood with Erin LaneToday we’re going to talk about motherhood like you’ve never heard it before. I have five grown children and two grandchildren (with another on the way), and have been deeply invested in the wellbeing of mothers and motherhood for decades. It feels as if there’s little left to learn in that space for me. Imagine my surprise when I discovered Erin Lane’s book, Someone Other Than a Mother: Flipping the Scripts on a Woman’s Purpose and Making Meaning Beyond Motherhood, and felt the full richness of myself as a woman, a mother, and a human. Thi...
2022-05-1856 min
Operations with Sean LaneDesigning the Modern SDR Organization with Workiva's Melissa RaberLet’s face it: prospecting is really really hard. In 2022, there is more information than ever before at our fingertips to help us prospect, but there’s also more information than ever before to distract us from doing the work that matters. Often, the burden to find that balance falls on SDR teams.In this episode, we talked to someone who knows what running a successful, modern SDR Organization looks like. That someone is Melissa Raber, the Senior Director of Revenue Operations and Sales Development at Workiva.In our conv...
2022-05-0633 min
Clinical Appraisal77. Laboring down on the science of birth (with Melissa Anne Dubois)In this episode, Ian discusses the science of labor and delivery with Melissa Anne Dubois, a seasoned L&D nurse and soon-to-be Nursing PhD student. They passionately discuss all things maternal health, in the context of what we can learn from the trials that currently exist and where they tend to fall apart from a nursing perspective and potentially fail millions of women and infants. A dynamic guest, Melissa Anne does a great job of being charitable to the medicalization of the birth process where it's warranted but is perfectly willing to shed light on the areas that are in...
2022-03-111h 16
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 8, Carnifex HouseIn today’s episode we read Chapter 8 – Carnifex House - in which Magpie and Lucas finally reach their destination, and lay eyes on Carnifex House for the first time.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMeli...
2022-03-0415 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 2, Birds of a Feather Fly TogetherThe Skylark Bell - Wingspan, by Melissa OliveriIn today’s episode we read chapter 2 – Birds of a feather fly together – where Magpie has an eerie premonition as she, her mom, and Lucas fly across the ocean toward their destination.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcas...
2022-01-2112 min
The Skylark BellThe Skylark Bell - Season 1 RecapIn today’s episode we will hear a quick recap of Season 1 as we prepare to read the first chapter of season 2, Wingspan, next week.Music: Nightbridge by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)Find The Skylark Bell online: www.theyskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellTwitter: @melissaoliveriPatreon: www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriTRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: A special episode of The Skylark Bell. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri. In today’s episode we will hear a quick recap of Season 1 as we prepare to rea...
2022-01-0705 min
Future HindsightThe Social Contract - History of a Big Idea: Melissa LaneThe Social Contract The state of nature is a human condition that exists in any space that lacks a civil authority. With the social contract, we're prepared to make a deal with each other in order to live together as best we can and exit the state of nature. Philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau expressed versions of the social contract that influence governments around the world today. Co-Creating Reality We are all co-creators of our community politics and social outcomes. The ancient Greeks embraced civic thought as a...
2021-10-2142 minFuture HindsightThe Social Contract - History of a Big Idea: Melissa LaneThe Social Contract The state of nature is a human condition that exists in any space that lacks a civil authority. With the social contract, we're prepared to make a deal with each other in order to live together as best we can and exit the state of nature. Philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau expressed versions of the social contract that influence governments around the world today. Co-Creating Reality We are all co-creators of our community politics and social outcomes. The ancient Greeks embraced civic thought as a...
2021-10-2142 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.M&A Sports Franchises and ValuationsHi Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I provide mediation and valuation services, based in St. Louis Missouri. Today we will discuss M&A: Sports Franchise Valuations with Edwin Draughan. Edwin is a sports franchise valuation expert based in Los Angeles, CA, and has been a member of Park Lane since 2017. Park Lane is a boutique sports-focused investment bank founded in 2005. Edwin’s primary responsibility at Park Lane is to lead the firm’s efforts with sports franchise valuations and du...
2021-09-2845 min
The Penis Project Podcast: Breaking Taboos in Men’s Sexual Health51. Our first anniversary! Look back with “’Melissa & Dr Jo”
Woot, woot! Our 51st episode is also our anniversary episode. We've been together for 50 episodes, 51 weeks, and 365 days. Thank you for joining and growing with us! This week we have had a trip down memory lane in more ways than one, the first 2 mins has terrible sound…. If you have been listening since the beginning you will remember the days when the sound was terrible and you had to keep changing the volume to hear! So my apologies, not sure what happened but the podcast Gremlin has attacked. Rest assured it is for 2 min only then the soun...
2021-09-1535 min
The Bright Side of Life (Mental Health, Self Care)How to fix attachment issues. Adam Lane Smith's story on attachment.Adam Lane Smith is a two-time #1 Amazon bestselling novelist and a retired licensed psychotherapist specialized in trauma and attachment with experience in both clinical and correctional mental health settings. That includes his work in the California justice system where he treated inmates facing the death penalty. Adam's attachment treatment method detailed in his book Slaying Your Fear is used by mental health professionals across the US, and he has delivered seminars instructing a range of healthcare professionals in treating patients with attachment concerns.Connect with Adam: https://adamlanesmith.com/_____________________________Thank you to our s...
2021-08-311h 13
Curried Chips & PoutineCC&P 39: Joyriding Down Memory LaneNot just joyriding, but going full Mad Max: Fury Road down memory lane, it looks like! (We live, we drive, we live again!) Memories are tricky little things, and so with our unique brand of Scottish and Canadian humour we figure out ways to look at how we got here - reaching 1000+ downloads!!Love to reminisce as much as we do? Why not give us a click here to help us remember the lovely warmth that we get whenever you support us
The Skylark BellThe Skylark Bell - Chapter 24, This Is How Ghosts Must FeelIn today’s episode we continue our adventure with Chapter 22 – where Magpie finally goes into the house on Meadow Lane to find the mythical Skylark Bell.Music: Nightbridge by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)Find The Skylark Bell online: www.theyskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellTwitter: @melissaoliveriPatreon: www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriTRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 22 of The Skylark Bell. I am your host Melissa Oliveri. In our last episode, Magpie learned about her family ties to both Meadow Lane and Charlotte Carnifex...
2021-08-0611 min
The Skylark BellThe Skylark Bell - Chapter 22, Meadow LaneIn today's episode, Magpie finally learns more about the history of Meadow Lane, Farfalla, Marius, and the terrible winter of 1925 - straight from Farfalla herself!Music: Nightbridge by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)Find The Skylark Bell online: www.theyskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellTwitter: @melissaoliveriPatreon: www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriTRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions, with the support of Whimsical Productions and Collected Sounds presents: Episode 20 of The Skylark Bell. I am your host Melissa Oliveri. In our last episode, Magpie had a very unse...
2021-07-1615 min
Ramble RoomMiracle in Lane TEARSI am currently trying to write a description for this podcast at 3:21AM and Melissa is blasting a Starkid Christmas song so... uh... listen to us cry.
2021-07-1000 min
Moving ArizonaInterview with Kent Lane, City of Phoenix Economic Development Program ManagerIn this week's episode my good friend Kent Lane shares his perspective on being a public servant, the challenges related to transitioning from an active duty to civilian mindset, and why he's so passionate about working with our local small business community. Kent recently joined the City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department after serving many years at the Arizona Department of Transportation in their Business Engagement and Compliance Office.Kent explains the difference between the programs at the City versus what he and his team developed at ADOT. We also discuss ACDBE versus DBE versus SBE and S...
2021-07-0932 min
Cool Careers Podcast with Sha Lee HornsbyCool Career Podcast - Season 2 Episode 3 Melissa Lane-Long and Kim ParkerThe Guests:Melissa Lane-LongShe has 13 years of experience in the auto finance industry. A native Texan, Melissa has a B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas in Tyler.She has volunteered for numerous non-profit organizations and served as an attorney for Teen Court in Smith County.Her drive to help others and her community were displayed when she recently was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. She used Facebook to blog about her experience, share photos, and be candid about the impacts on the individual and family.Kim Parker
2021-06-1637 min
The OuterknownSpiritual Bypassing with Melissa Noel RenziOn the first episode of The Outerknown podcast, Jackie and Lane give a peek at the guests for season one and dive right in with the topic of spiritual bypassing. Guest Melissa Noel Renzi (she/her), a yoga teacher and social worker, breaks down what bypassing is, how it shows up — whether on social media or in yoga, wellness, and spiritual communities — and how we can address it.Learn more about Melissa and her work at melissanoelrenzi.com. Her upcoming offerings include support circles and retreats for introverts and highly sensitive people. Follow her on Instagram or Twit...
2021-04-2656 min
Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living FreeCOVID, Depression, and Our Kids: Drs. David and Donna Lane :: [Episode 48]I’m so excited about the show today. Drs. David and Donna Lane are a husband-wife counseling duo who specialize in trauma, grief, and loss as well as family relationships. While qualified by education, their life experience shapes much of their current-day work, as they have experienced first-hand the horrific death of their own son, who had a neurological disorder throughout his 17 years on earth. The Lanes are professors, counselors, consultants and award-winning authors; their research and writing on trauma and grief has been used extensively throughout the world in the aftermath of tragedies including th...
2021-04-0941 min
The Skylark BellThe Skylark Bell - Chapter 5, Sunset on the BridgeIn today's episode, Lucas finally tells Magpie the impossible truth about Meadow Lane, that there is NO SOUND there at all. Magpie struggles to understand the connection between her mysterious visions and the abandoned farm.Music: Nightbridge by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)Find The Skylark Bell online: www.theyskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellTwitter: @melissaoliveriPatreon: www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriTRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Episode 5 of The Skylark Bell. I am your host Melissa Oliveri. Welcome back! In our previous regular episode, Magp...
2021-03-0514 min
The Skylark BellThe Skylark Bell - IntroductionIn this episode, we will be introduced to the story of Meadow Lane and the Skylark Bell. Our main character, Magpie, must figure out what has caused the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane before it spreads to the entire town!Music: Nightbridge by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)Find The Skylark Bell online: www.theyskylarkbell.comInstagram: @theskylarkbellTwitter: @melissaoliveriPatreon: www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriTRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions, with the support of Whimsical Productions and Collected Sounds presents: An Introduction to The Skylark Bell...
2021-01-2904 min
Chats from the Blog Cabin92: Chatting with Lane Kawaoka About InvestingEver wonder how so many people are able to invest in rental properties and so much more? Listen in while I chat with Lane Kawaoka about his program Simple Passive Cashflow
2021-01-2750 min
Chats from the Blog Cabin92: Chatting with Lane Kawaoka About InvestingEver wonder how so many people are able to invest in rental properties and so much more? Listen in while I chat with Lane Kawaoka about his program Simple Passive Cashflow
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2021-01-2750 min
You're Sober! Now What?068: Interview with Melissa Vogel from the Bomb Mom PodcastWelcome to the life of Melissa Vogel! Her life, her world, her passion. Melissa is a wife, mom, personal trainer, entrepreneur, business owner, actress, fitness coach, and instructor. Her life is amazing, full, and hectic, but she always finds time for her family. However, finding time for fitness and a healthy lifestyle, well, that can be a struggle even for the best of us! Melissa shares with us how even though she has a hectic as a mom she makes times for the things that are important. She also inspires others to do this as well! You ca...
2020-12-2847 min
Go To Grow - with Melissa MacGowanPondering - Swim in your own lane dude!My asks: This Podcast is new and I need your feedback and suggestions on topics, narratives and people of interest. Please share with other curious growers and leave a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Please share your growth pictures and stories, challenges and wins via 'Go to Grow' Instagram. Leave me a voice message via the link here on the podcast here if you would like to connect or email me on melissa@gotogrow.com.au.
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2020-09-0910 min