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Project ConnectionWriting from the Heart - Carola Lovering (Novelist & Author of Tell me Lies)Carola's Website In this insightful episode of Project Connection, Coco sits down with bestselling author Carola Lovering (Author of Tell Me Lies, Bye Baby, Can't Look Away and Too Good to Be True) for a heartfelt discussion about the power of storytelling, personal growth, and the connections that shape our lives. ✨ Carola opens up about how a pivotal personal experience sparked her writing journey, leading her from rejection to literary success. 📚 She reflects on the deep bonds she’s formed with readers through her authentic, emotionally resonant novels and shares how childhood creativity 🎨 and her own lived experiences...2025-05-1329 min
Project ConnectionBetting on Life with Hard work - Andy Lorig (Entrepreneur) In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Coco sits down with entrepreneur and poker player Andy Lorig to talk about life’s biggest stakes—grief, growth, and the gamble of starting over. Andy shares his journey of building and letting go of Honey Drop, a venture he poured everything into. Andy opens up about losing his father to suicide and the journey of navigating that deep loss with the help of family, friendship, and unwavering support 💔❤️. He shares how poker became more than a game—it became a mirror for life, teaching lessons in resilience, intuition, and the power...2025-05-0622 min
Project ConnectionEmotional Intelligence & Ego Resilience - Margaret Smith (Head of People at Compass)In this episode of Project Connection, host Coco Plank, sits down with Margaret Smith, Head of People at Compass, to explore the deep relationship between leadership and connection 🔗💡. From navigating the complexities of public companies to fostering trust and emotional intelligence in the workplace, Margaret shares the key ingredients to leading with heart ❤️ and resilience 💪. They dive into: ✨ The power of direct communication and how it builds stronger teams 🗣️🤝 ✨ Ego resilience & workplace vulnerability—why embracing both makes you a better leader 🎭🚀 ✨ The shift from competition to collaboration and why connection is the ultimate leadership skill 🔄💼 ✨ Self-awareness, the...2025-05-0125 min
Project ConnectionThe Intimacy of Home Design with Kate Ives (Interiors Expert)In this episode of Project Connection, Courtney Plank, LCSW sits down with acclaimed interior designer Kate Ives Marshall, founder of Kate Ives Design and one of Frederic Magazine’s 2024 “It List” honorees. With a background in Architectural Digest and top design firms across the country, Kate has mastered the art of creating spaces that are both warm and sophisticated, deeply personal yet timeless. But Kate’s work goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about connection. She shares how her ability to read individuals on an intimate level allows her to craft homes that reflect their deepest values, memories, and dreams...2025-04-2916 min
Project ConnectionMastering Motherhood - Andrea Tuckel (Professional Parent)In this warm and wise conversation, Coco is joined by Andrea Tuckel, a Master Mom and seasoned stay-at-home wife with a deep love for the messy, magical reality of parenting. Andrea shares the mindset shifts that have helped her not just survive motherhood—but truly cherish it. From finding joy in the ordinary to leaning into community, Andrea reflects on the power of perspective in transforming daily challenges into meaningful moments. Drawing from her own journey and the communal values of the kibbutz, she offers insights on parenting with presence, embracing imperfection, and staying connected to what matters most....2025-04-2628 min
Project ConnectionThe Magic of Conflict - Whitney Voute (Organizational Psychologist)In this episode of Project Connection, Courtney Plank, LCSW sits down with Whitney Voute, an organizational psychologist specializing in connection and conflict—both in and out of the workplace. Whitney shares how embracing both harmony and tension leads to meaningful interactions, success in business and life, and a deeper understanding of oneself. Together, Courtney and Whitney explore: ✨ How connection fuels collaboration, innovation, and workplace culture 🔥 The surprising role of conflict as a catalyst for deeper relationships and growth 🔍 How understanding your own inner world leads to stronger external connections 🌎 The ripple effect of meaningful in...2025-04-2430 min
Project ConnectionLiving in Synchronicities - Karah Preiss (Producer & Belletrist Co-Founder)In this heartfelt and humorous conversation, producer and Belletrist founder Karah Preiss joins Coco Plank to unpack the layered, often surprising role of connection in personal growth, creativity, and community. Growing up in the vibrant landscape of New York City 🗽, Karah reflects on how her upbringing shaped her relationship with connection, humor, and storytelling — and how those threads continue to weave through her life as a cultural curator, advocate for women’s voices, and champion of literature 📚. From her unexpected journey from “hating reading” to co-founding Belltrist, a thriving book community for curious and connected minds, Karah shares how the...2025-04-2431 min
Project ConnectionHello It's Coco!Summary In this introductory episode of Project Connection, therapist Courtney Rault shares her journey and the inspiration behind the podcast. She emphasizes the importance of connection in our lives, drawing from her personal experiences and professional background. The podcast aims to explore the art of connection through storytelling, psychology, and personal insights, encouraging listeners to deepen their relationships and understand the power of human connection. "Connection isn't just for extroverts." "Connection is a life force." "I want to be a master connector." Courtney Plank Rault, LCSW, is a relationship e...2025-04-0709 min
Project ConnectionProject Connection - Teaser 🌍🎙️ Welcome to Project Connection – The Podcast That Redefines How We Relate to the World 🌍 What if connection isn’t just a skill—but the very essence of life itself? 💫 Join me, Courtney Plank, LCSW—relationship expert, connection addict, and deep explorer of what makes human connection the foundation of everything. In Project Connection, we go beyond small talk and surface-level interactions to uncover the magic of true connection—in relationships, in work, and in the moments that shape our lives. Each episode brings together industry leaders, creatives, and visionaries to explore how deep connection fuels succ...2025-03-3101 min
One For The Honey Podcast4. Connection, community and cheerleaders: Cultivating ease and flow.Hello Sweet Honey! Ever felt alone in your business? Or unsure of where to start? Or overwhelmed with all the moving pieces that you need to put into place,to get your dream business off the ground? Where in your life can you create more ease and flow by building a new friendship? By building a new business partnership or a new collaboration that helps you to either excel in your career, to take the next step in your business, to take the next step in your relationship. How is it that you can support y...2022-10-1723 min
Rough Trade Edit PodcastRough Trade Podcast 10 (Albums of the Month - June 2018)THIS WEEK
Emily's flying solo this month with Nigel in NYC, but nevertheless, we take you through a killer Top Ten. Something for everyone this month - listen now!
MUSIC PLAYED
Wax Chattels - Stay Disappointed
Warmduscher - Whale City
Pieter Nooten - 2:26am
Michael Rault - I'll Be There
Tracyanne and Danny - It Can't Be Love Unless It Hurts
Beach House - Lemon Glow
Boy Azooga - Jerry
Kamaal Williams - Broken Theme
Courtney Barnett - Help Your Self
LUMP - Hand Hold Hero
USEFUL LINKS
Albums of the Month: https://roughtrade.com/gb/albums-of-the-month-june-2018
New Releases: roughtrade...2018-06-0545 min
El Horno en vivo3.15 // HINDS, Courtney Barnett, Michael Rault2018-03-1645 min