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Moms Into Literary FreedomIs AOC Our Coin? The Mockingjay DilemmaJoin our Patreon so we can start a monthly Book Club!Get ready for the third and final Hunger Games episode. Courtney and Jennifer have already compared Panem to America, President Snow to Netanyahu/Trump, and now it's time to draw some parallels between President Snow and AOC…Yes, they went there. Using The Mockingjay (Book 3 of Suzanne Collins’ YA dystopia) as a lens, they explore themes of media manipulation, performative leadership, and the complicated dynamics of rebellion. How do today’s political figures—especially the ones branded as disruptors—mirror the Capitol’s tactics more than they’d l...2025-07-291h 02
Moms Into Literary FreedomCankles, Coldplay, and "Catching Fire" by Suzanne CollinsJoin our Patreon so we can start a monthly Book Club!Courtney and Jennifer have a lot to catch up on — from Trump’s cankles and Netflix’s “woke” reboot of The Babysitter’s Club to the chaos of K-Pop Demon Hunters and the great Coldplay scandal of 2025 (don’t worry, they have opinions).But things get serious when they dive into the heart of this episode: a raw, unapologetic comparison between President Snow, the fictional fascist of The Hunger Games, mass-murder, Benjamin Netanyahu and our very own fascist-in-chief, Donald Trump.Using Catching Fire (Book 2 of Suza...2025-07-191h 36
The Real Espinoza’sUnexpected Loss - BUT JESUS Guest: Courtney Collins🎧 New Podcast EpisodeWe were honored to sit down with one of our very own from the Inspiration family, Courtney as she shared her deeply moving story.Courtney opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her special needs son and the raw journey that followed. In the midst of unimaginable grief, her faith remained unshaken. Her story is one of pain, surrender, and unshakable trust in God.If you need hope today, or know someone who does this episode is for you.Link below to lis...2025-06-2857 min
Arroe Collins Like It's LiveThere's No True Crime Podcast Like This True Crime Tonight With Courtney Armstrong And Baudi MoovanIf you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed-because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there's a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or...2025-06-1316 min
PR Lunch HourCourtney Collins: Adapting Without Losing Your VoiceJoin us on The PR Lunch Hour as we welcome the unstoppable Courtney Collins of The Core Purpose, a strategic brand architect and clarity coach for leaders who want to rise without compromise. 🎯We’re diving deep into Adapting Without Losing Your Voice—unpacking how to stay clear, consistent, and connected in a world that’s constantly changing. Whether you’re navigating a new industry, pivoting your brand, or just trying to stay relevant, this episode is your blueprint for timeless influence in modern times. 🔥We talked about a few books that were recommended:I Know How She Does I...2025-04-0948 min
The Finding Freedom Co. Podcast | Time Management, Bible Study, and Routines for Busy Christian Moms111. Finding Joy & Lasting Results in Fitness with Courtney FosterIn this episode, we sit down with Courtney, a passionate leader in the faith-centered fitness space, to discuss how Christian women can create lasting health and fitness changes in a way that aligns with their walk with Jesus. Whether you’re in your 20s or 60s, Courtney shares practical tools and biblical principles that will help you transform your physical and spiritual health.Courtney, alongside her business partner Caroline, has spent over a decade serving women in the faith-centered fitness space. Together, they’ve witnessed hundreds of women experience real transformation by integrating biblical principles into their fitn...2025-03-1832 min
Fit for His GloryYour Body is a Gift & So Is Your Time: A Conversation with Brooke CollinsWhat is the main thing that stands between most women and success in their fitness journey? Time.In today's episode, Courtney interviews Brooke Collins of The Finding Freedom Co., a business that is helping women steward their time well for God's glory.During their conversation, Courtney and Brooke talk about her story, and she shares her passion for helping women grow in biblically based productivity and time management.You will not want to miss this episode as we talk all things faith, fitness, how to schedule your day, and more! The...2025-03-0735 min
Creative Writing Wizard Podcast - Author Interviews#6 Courtney & Clarke Collins, In the Name of HonorIn this episode of the Creative Writing Wizard podcast, Glen Weatherhead discusses with Courtney Collins, and Clark Collins their journey as co-authors, the writing process, and the challenges of publishing and marketing their fantasy novel. Character development, the importance of editing, and the dynamics of co-authoring are a few of the insights within. The conversation also touches on their inspirations, the experience of working with a small press, and the their upcoming projects.Like this interview? Subscribe for more!Connect with Courtney & Clarke Collins - Web: https://collinsauthors.com/- IG: https://www.instagram.com/collins_authors/ - Threads...2025-03-031h 16
What Teachers Have to SayWicked Hydra: The EduProtocol That Puts Questions FirstSend us a textIn this episode Jake explores Wicked Hydra, a dynamic EduProtocol from The EduProtocols Field Guide: ELA Edition, that transforms classroom inquiry by putting questions first. In conversation with Courtney, a passionate middle school social studies teacher from Texas, we learn how Wicked Hydra shifts the responsibility for inquiry from teacher to student. Rather than delivering a single, predetermined answer, this protocol creates a question-only mind map where every query opens up new rabbit trails of inspiration and exploration.Courtney explains how Wicked Hydra encourages students to move from surface-level...2025-02-2507 min
The Brewery AdventureThe Brewery Adventure Ep. 5 Bobbing Bobber Brewing CompanyIn this episode of the Brewery Adventure, hosts Tim and Courtney explore the Bobbing Bobber Brewing Company in Hutchinson, Minnesota - the brewery that sparked the idea for their podcast.. They discuss the unique atmosphere, the variety of beers available, and the memorable experiences they had during their visits. The conversation also touches on the brewery's creative theming, the journey to find it, and even a humorous bathroom review. The conversation flows into Tim's adventures in Fort Collins and his experiences at different breweries, including New Belgium and Odell's. You can contact us by g...2025-02-1841 min
Are You Still Working?!The GOLD on courage and confidenceSend us a textWelcome to our 'between seasons' offering. We're re-listening to episodes past and digging out the GOLD.Support the show2025-02-1209 min
Books are ChicBooks are Chic with Megan CollinsIf a book has a stalker storyline, I am in. I think because it is one of my biggest fears. When I read about Megan Collins' Cross My Heart, I knew I needed to read it. Heart transplant, stalking, obsession- all the key elements to a twisty thriller reminiscent of the the 90's thrillers we all loved. I loved chatting with Megan about her inspiration ( a real life story inspired!), her writing process, Boston and so much more. 2025-02-0655 min
The Insurance Buzz321. 10X Leadership: Building Teams That Break Records in Insurance Sales with Keith Collins"You don’t build a million-dollar insurance agency by accident. You build it with clear expectations, communication, and a team that buys into the vision." – Keith CollinsWhat’s in this episode:Building a high-performing insurance team isn’t about luck—it’s about leadership, structure, and vision. In this episode of The Insurance Buzz, Michael and Courtney sit down with Keith Collins, a powerhouse insurance leader who has built record-breaking sales teams. They dive deep into hiring strategies, training processes, leadership principles, and the mindset shifts that separate the top 1% from...2025-02-0644 min
Coffee and Questions - Instagram, Realtors, Loan OfficersEpisode 71: Going from transactional to relationship based social strategy w/Robert Courtney CollinsWant to know why the word “social media manager” might have a bad taste in your mouth? Maybe you have spent a ton of money, energy and time on one, only for it to not “work” in your mind. Here is the thing, when you hire someone for help with your social, it is important to know what to ask. As the saying goes, “How can you hire someone If you don’t know what you need?” This is a powerful thought and can transform how you think. Can you go from being wired...2025-01-1756 min
Are You Still Working?!Courtney Collins - Writer and ProducerSend us a textIn this special episode, our usual presenter, Courtney Collins, is interviewed by our Producer Lisa Madden.Courtney talks about her novel writing process and her PhD 'Working against whiteness in creative literary production'. She shares insights from living in the remote Northern Territory in Ngukurr, working amongst the indigenous community, and how what she learnt in that time has influenced her work and her life.Many thanks to Hattie Dalton for allowing us to use her outrageous but immediately understandable quote in this episode.This is the...2024-12-1630 min
Ripollsworkshop ReadsAuthor Interview with Aaron RyanAuthor BioAward-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.He is the author of the bestselling "Dissonance" saga, the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," the children's picture book "The Ring of Truth," the business reference business books "How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book" and "The Superhero Anomaly", several business books on voiceovers penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, "The Omega Room."...2024-12-1124 min
Are You Still Working?!Mirandi Riwoe and Laura Elvery - AuthorsSend us a textIn this episode of Are You Still Working?! writers Mirandi Riwoe and Laura Elvery chat to Courtney Collins about becoming published authors and what they've learnt along the way.Recorded in front of a live audience at Avid Reader, an independent bookstore in West End, Brisbane, this episode is packed with tips and tricks for emerging writers - from getting noticed by publishers by entering competitions, to establishing your own writers group and setting up your own writers residencies.Support the show2024-12-1030 min
The Hummingbird Effect with Wendy CoulterTurning Ideas into Influence: Courtney Collins' Marketing JourneyJoin Wendy Coulter as she dives into the Hummingbird Effect with Courtney Collins from Bobbit Construction. With over 30 years of experience as an agency owner, Wendy, alongside marketing strategist Hannah, hosts this insightful episode where they discuss innovative marketing strategies, overcoming industry challenges, and the transformative power of small changes in marketing. Courtney shares her journey in the construction industry, highlighting the impact of effective social media practices, the power of direct mail, and empowering her marketing team. Learn how seemingly small shifts can lead to big changes in your business and beyond.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Launch2024-12-0350 min
Are You Still Working?!Clare Murphy - StorytellerSend us a textClare Murphy is a Storyteller by trade. In this episode she talks about the long history of storytelling in Ireland, her birth country, and how storytelling culture differs around the world but is ultimately essential to humanity.Clare lives in Bristol, England now, but she has worked with organisations across the globe as diverse as NASA, the NHS and the New Zealand All Blacks. She realised early on in her career that Storytelling was going to be an isolating and lonely road if she didn't cultivate connection with like-minded people. She...2024-12-0333 min
Your Favorite Bad Movie PodcastEpisode 30: Just Friends featuring Courtney CollinsIt's our first ever holiday special! Chris, Anna, and Greg are joined by special guest Courtney Collins to talk about her pick, Just Friends. This early Ryan Reynolds movie is vaguely Christmas themed, a cable classic, and is the most casually homophobic and structurally fatphobic movie we've watched yet! You've got Anna Farris and Julie Hagerty, though, so it's not all bad! We weigh Just Friends' heart against a feather so you don't have to, so tune in, and happy holidays!https://courtneysetting.substack.com/2024-12-011h 25
Are You Still Working?!Jasmin Tarasin - FilmmakerSend us a textJasmin Tarasin has been a filmmaker her entire career. She's never had any other job. She's worked all over the world directing documentaries, short films, commercials and video art installations. Most recently she’s been creating a series of artists retreats called Muse Maker, to feed creative souls and she has just directed her first feature film LIFE CAN BE A DREAM.So what does it take for a person, a woman, a mother to multiple children (and a dog), to commit to a working life that offers no security, little po...2024-11-2529 min
Are You Still Working?!Ruth Maddison - Photographer and visual artistSend us a textRuth Maddison's visual work spans 5 decades. Her first photography exhibition was in Melbourne in 1979 and the collection was purchased complete by the National Gallery of Victoria.Self-taught, Ruth was introduced to the camera and photo processing at the age of 30 by her house-mate Ponch Hawkes. She photographed people that she knew, processing the film and she quickly began getting paid work. Subsequent commissions and exhibitions replicated her success. Ruth moved to Eden on the south coast of NSW in the mid-90s and the location has influenced her work p...2024-11-1930 min
I Love You... But Your Music SucksPhil Collins vs. Christina AguileraNo Jacket Required for this episode cause we're Stripped!! It's the king of the 80's vs the voice of the 00's!! Phil Collins vs. Christina Aguilera!! Listen to this Ep! Then Rate! Review! Subscribe! Follow us on all social media and see you next week for another great matchup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-11-182h 00
Are You Still Working?!Toni Jordan - AuthorSend us a textOriginally a science writer by profession, Toni Jordan talks through the catalyst and the process that put her on track to being the acclaimed novelist she is today. She describes herself as someone who thought she 'didn't have a creative bone in her body', but now the discipline and process of working on intensive scientific dossiers for 12 months or more has transferred to her creative process as a full time writer.Support the show2024-11-1130 min
Are You Still Working?!Judith Crispin - Poet and visual artistSend us a textJudith Nangala Crispin discusses in bold and simple terms what it takes for her to call herself an artist - the joys and the sacrifices.Beginning her creative journey as a musician, Judith worked as an opera singer and a composer before arriving at poetry and visual art. One of her current projects is using dead animals (roadkill), and transforming them into ethereal works of art. Judith talks about her commitment to and inspiration from the land - the country she lives and works on, and about searching for h...2024-11-0431 min
House of JerMarIntentional LivingWould you say you live intentionally and embrace spirituality in your daily life? Join us this week for an inspiring conversation with Emmy-nominated Courtney Meyers, who shares her incredible transformation from a successful TV career to launching her podcast, "Intentional Living with Courtney Meyers." Her story begins in Southern California, where life's expectations set her on a path as a writer and producer, only to be dramatically altered by the introspection brought on by the COVID pandemic that resulted in a move to Tennessee. Courtney's journey is a testament to the power of prioritizing wellness and self-care. S...2024-10-3156 min
Are You Still Working?!Sarah Lambert - Writer and showrunnerSend us a textSarah Lambert is a writer, director, producer and showrunner, creating television series' such as The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, The Messenger, Lambs of God and many more. In this episode Sarah talks about how as a child, she always preferred the imagined world to reality, how she'll never feel able to rest on her laurels (no matter how successful she is or how many projects she has on the go), why she wasn't satisfied being 'just' a writer, and why she loves them but doesn't think she should be the o...2024-10-3031 min
The Producer Rachel ShowROBERT COURTNEY COLLINS: PLANT A SEED AND LET IT GROWRobert Courtney Collins is a social media marketing expert and brand consultant. He is the head of brand strategy for Robert Courtney & Associates whose focus is on quality marketing content that resonates with diverse audiences, both domestically and globally. Robert, like myself, believes in the power of storytelling through engaging content that fosters meaningful relationships with audiences and that authenticity is the most powerful means of connecting with target audiences.
He is also the person behind CreatorCon Detroit which is happening November 15th and 16th at the Cambria Hotel in Detroit. My podcast will be a featured...2024-10-2841 min
Are You Still Working?!Lo Carmen - Singer/songwriter, writer and actorSend us a textLo Carmen is a singer/songwriter, writer and actor. Lo first came to public attention starring as Freya in the 1987 classic Australian film The Year My Voice Broke. She's just released a new album called 'Transatlantic Light', her first album since the Nashville recorded Lovers, Dreamers, Fighters in 2017. Her book, published in 2022 by HarperCollins (the book is also titled 'Lovers, Dreamers, Fighters'), with its accompanying playlist should be compulsory reading for anyone interested in the history of Australian music.In this episode, Lo tells stories of the brutal reality of life...2024-10-2830 min
Are You Still Working?!Winnie Dunn - Author/editorSend us a textWinnie Dunn is a Tongan-Australian writer and editor. Her debut novel titled 'Dirt Poor Islanders', is the first novel to be published about the Tongan-Australian community.In this episode, Winnie talk about how she honed her craft at Sweatshop, a literacy movement in Western Sydney, how self-insert fan fiction was her gateway to writing, and how working solidly as a writer and editor has allowed her to move out of the cramped family home she grew up in, to a place of her own. Support the show2024-10-2829 min
Caffeinated CrimesEpisode 232: Kevin Collins10 year old Kevin Collins disappeared from San Francisco in 1984 and has never been found, despite many potential suspects in his disapperance. Instagram: @caffeinatedcrimespodTwitter: @caffcrimespodEmail: caffeinatedcrimespod@gmail.comFacebook: Caffeinated CrimesSupport the show2024-08-2740 min
Published...Or NotAmy Doak and Courtney CollinsA small town but with a dark history and when an old woman tells a secret from the past, there is a mystery to unravel and a crime to solve in Amy Doak’s YA novel ‘Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep a Secret’.Courtney Collins explores the universal connection between women that transcends time, cultures and countries in her novel, 'Bird'.2024-08-2200 min
Talking Aussie BooksTalking Aussie Books with Courtney CollinsCourtney Collins is an accomplished author screenwriter producer and podcaster.
Her first novel, 'The Burial' was published back in 2012 in ten countries and shortlisted for multiple prizes - including the NSW Premiers Literary award and the Stella Prize.
Courtney’s second novel, ‘Bird’ has just been released by Hachette Australia.
To say that this is a novel like no other I’ve read would be an understatement. It’s other worldly and yet so real in its exploration of themes that include misogyny and exploitation...2024-08-0435 min
A Well Lived Life PodcastSheri Collins: Non-Traditional Career paths, How to Properly Network, Strategic RetirementsToday we are talking with Sheri Collins who has an impressive government and private sector career made even more impressive because she does not possess a college degree. Sheri is a master connector and is incredibly tenacious. Listen as she dispenses pearls of wisdom on going after your dreams, working hard, and taking time to pursue your interests without letting societal pressures get in the way.
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Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernWelcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney PreissPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702357 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Welcome Home, Caroline Kline Author: Courtney Preiss Narrator: Mara Wilson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 51 minutes Release date: April 16, 2024 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A debut novel sparkling with wit and insight about a young woman whose reluctant return to her Jersey Shore hometown gives her the second chance she didn’t know she needed. Caroline Kline isn't ready to strike out. In New York City, newly single Caroline is stumbling her way through the recent implosion of her life. After a surprise breakup leaves her with no job, no...2024-04-1610 min
Matriarchy PartyEp. 14 - Party with Jessi Collins, Senior Vocal Director for The Kelly Clarkson ShowCourtney chats with Jessi Collins, the Vocal Director for The Kelly Clarkson show about her career with Kelly for the past 12 years, starting as a session singer at the ripe old age of SIX, advocating for herself at every stage of her life, and the many women in her life that have made it all possible, including her grandma who wrote her first memoir at 90 years young - with Parkinson's disease!2024-03-2634 min
Marc Collins Morning AfterMarc Collins Morning After 204*!REPLAY ALERT!* Marc Collins Morning After Solar Radio show with his trusty assistant "Ravishing Russ Warnes the Executive Producer” a 2 hour Soul, Funk, Northern and Boogaloo selection. Simply “Listen Again” on the “Brand new Solar Website” at www.solarradio.net/class/marc-collins/ Or ask Alexa to “Play Marc Collins Morning After Podcast, latest episode” Including………. “The Morning After Show Starter!” Vote for your favourite track in this weeks show via email at marccollins@solarradio.com and we’ll start next weeks show with it! “The Ramblings of Ravishing Russ” He’s a wise old owl….. “Steve’s...2024-02-242h 04
Arroe Collins Pod-CrashingPod Crashing Episode 292 With Coach Bill Courtney An Army Of Normal Folks Don't Be A Turkey PersonPod Crashing Episode 292 With Coach Bill Courtney From An Army Of Normal Folks Don’t Be A Turkey Person Coach Bill Courtney of Oscar-Winning Undefeated launches 'An Army of Normal Folks' Movement and podcast empower Americans to change our country by 'each of us doing what we can' Business leader and football coach Bill Courtney joins with other "ordinary" Americans doing extraordinary work to solve our nation's problems through the new movement, An Army of Normal Folks. "Our country's problems will never be solved by a bunch of fancy people in nice suits talking big words in Washington, but by An...2024-02-0624 min
The Messy Action PodcastPODCAST PARTY: Interview #3 w/ Hometown Bestie, Megan CollinsWelcome to INTERVIEW #1 of the Messy Action podcast party!!! This is a 3-day celebration with 7 interviews total and 3 CRAZY giveaways! Messy Action is so excited to celebrate it's first birthday and wants to have some fun with it!!!
Interview #3 is with one of Courtney's hometown bestie's Megan Collins :) Megan and Courtney have been friends since the 6th grade and have gone through ALL the awkward phases together! They were partners in CRIME in college (not actual crime) but they were the party animals of the group... however, this didn't go without hiccups! Meg and...2024-01-2926 min
The Witty Banter Book Club!The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins | The Witty Banter Book Club #51Happy Monday besties! This week we read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. 2023 was the year of the Hunger Games renaissance and we just had to throw ourselves into the mix. The Hunger Games was one of our most favorite books growing and we are so excited to explore this world once more. Maybe we will explore more Dystopian Science Fiction Fantasy in the future.
Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12, volunteers to take her sisters place in the Hunger Games, a battle royale style game where one male and one female tribute from each district fight to the death...2024-01-081h 45
Are You Still Working?!Karen Rogers - Multidisciplinary artistSend us a textArtist and author Karen Rogers is a Ngalakan woman from Ngukurr, a remote community in southeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Her artwork comes from cultural knowledge and her feelings for the land. She studied visual art at Batchelor Institute.Karen works across textiles, glass, painting, and animation. Wanmari, written and illustrated by Karen and directed by Jake Duczynski, was a finalist in the NATSIA Awards. Karen's also an author of a picture book called Main Abija about her grandfather.In this episode, Karen talks about how her...2023-12-0527 min
The Thing with Feathers: birds and hope with Courtney Ellis47: Mining the Bright Birds with Jody CollinsPoet Jody Collins has a way with words and a love for birds! Hear a few verses from her new book, "Mining the Bright Birds," and the story of our favorite fan mail yet on The Thing With Feathers.Links from Jody's show:Jody's website & bookBirding links:Merlin Bird IDe-BirdFollow The Thing With Feathers:TTWF on TwitterTTWF on InstagramTTWF on Facebo...2023-12-0439 min
Are You Still Working?!Lottie Consalvo – Multidisciplinary artistSend us a textMultidisciplinary artist Lottie Consalvo lives and works on Awabakal Country in Newcastle, Australia. She works across painting, sculpture, performance art, photography and video.She is represented by https://dominikmerschgallery.com/ in Sydney and https://www.janmurphygallery.com.au/ in Brisbane.In this interview, Lottie talks about how she finds agency and autonomy in her studio, how she creates the headspace for little epiphanies, and the people and practices that sustain her and her international career.We HEART Lottie Consalvo.2023-11-2830 min