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The Roofer Show
434: Is Your Roofing Brand Forgettable? Here’s How to Stand Out and Book More Jobs
Marketing is a massive issue for most contractors, especially when business slows down. Questions about marketing are common and frequent in contractor Facebook groups and mastermind groups. The goal is to acquire customers in the most efficient way possible, but how do we accomplish that? Dave and John are joined by two friends who have gold nuggets of wisdom to share, along with practical tips to upgrade your marketing strategy. Join us to learn more! Emily May is the owner of M&M Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing company in Lufkin, TX. Crystal Williams is the...
2025-05-30
57 min
The Ryan Sullivan Show
The Podcast Producers Guide to Hiring Podcast Editors → Who to Hire, What to Pay, When to Outsource
Grab our free podcast script → https://mailchi.mp/podcastprinciples.com/scriptIt’s a question that many podcasters will travel far and wide to find the answer to:Should I get a VA, or a dedicated podcast producer for my show?At the end of the day – none of us have a crystal ball. And few of us have the appetite or experience for hiring. So, sit back, relax and let Jack and I lay out all of the pros and cons of both and what they bring...
2025-05-26
45 min
Two Cents gets Distracted - A Rugby Podcast
Ardie Savea: Rugby God Mode Activated - 2CGD
This week, Ardie Savea ascended to another plane of existence—dragging Moana Pasifika (and possibly time and space itself) to a mind-melting upset over the Blues. \The Hurricanes and Highlanders gave us a thriller, and meanwhile, the Force and Waratahs officially waved goodbye to finals footy like that one mate who RSVP’d “maybe” but was never coming.Plus, Tony stares into the crystal ball (or maybe a pint glass?) for another round of Tony’s European Post-Match Predictions.Grab a beer and enjoyMassive Thankyou, the man, the myth, the...
2025-05-20
1h 06
Hacks & Wonks
Reform-Minded O'Sullivan Sets Sights on City Attorney Position
In a wide-ranging interview on the Hacks & Wonks podcast, Seattle City Attorney candidate Rory O'Sullivan outlines his vision for transformative change in an office he believes has gone in the "wrong direction" under current City Attorney Ann Davison. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @HacksAndWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Bluesky at @finchfrii and find Rory O’Sullivan at @electrory.
2025-04-29
55 min
That's So Mental
Lesson On A Boat With Cristina & Ilana
First two people to email us mental health questions win a crystal!!! Hit us up - thatssomentalpodcast@gmail.com. Check out Cristina's next show at your local salon jk jk...but for real, she's going to be doing some live shows in June at the LA Fringe Festival! Ilana is dropping MG's and dropping to the ground in her workout class. Transcendental meditation is working wonders for Ilana, link below for scholarships application!Shoutouts: Telepathy Tapes, TM ScholarshipsEndorsements: Jujitsu - Highland Park Fight Club, Spellbound SkyClick to Follow...
2025-04-23
26 min
10x Talk
Good for Them: How Ethical Marketing and Sales Transform Lives with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan
Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan dive into the core principles of selling and marketing, sharing transformative strategies that have reshaped industries. From the power of education-based marketing to creating value-driven Customer experiences, they reveal actionable insights for Entrepreneurs seeking growth and impact. Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Joe and Dan in this episode: How to Sell Without Selling Out: Discover Joe and Dan's ethical approach to sales and marketing that creates value, builds trust, and eliminates the sleazy tactics that plague most industries. The Power of Good for Them: Learn why Dan's...
2024-12-27
46 min
Way of Champions Podcast
#402 How to Build and Exceptional Youth Sports Club with Mike Kelleher and Derek Broadley of Charleston SC
This week on the podcast, we dive into the qualities of an exceptional youth sports experience with Mike Kelleher and Derek Broadley of Charleston SC in South Carolina. We discuss the importance of vision and core principles, the need for a curriculum that coaches of all abilities can implement, how to get buy in from coaches who do not want to follow the club plan, engaging parents, and the importance of high quality player evaluations and effective feedback. Mike Keller is the CEO of Charleston SC, and previous president of the Charleston Battery of the USL. He s...
2024-11-07
1h 28
The Roofer Show
403: The Best Marketing Strategy Starts With Building A Brand That Matters
Marketing is a huge issue for most contractors, especially when business slows down. Questions about marketing are common and frequent in contractor Facebook groups and mastermind groups. The goal is to acquire customers in the most efficient way possible, but how do we accomplish that? Dave and John are joined by two friends who have gold nuggets of wisdom to share, along with practical tips to upgrade your marketing strategy. Join us to learn more! Emily May is the owner of M and M Roofing, a commercial and residential roofing company in Lufkin, TX. Crystal Williams is...
2024-10-25
54 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation
Planted Society w/ Britty Mann
More vegan options for everybody? Yes, please!!! Britty Mann of Planted Society joins us to tell us about their Plant Based for the Planet Initiative, which encourages local restaurants to put delicious plant-based options on the menu. ABOUT OUR GUEST Britty Mann is the Founder & Executive Director of Planted Society, a nonprofit whose mission is making plant-based eating more accessible to ensure a better future for the planet and all living beings. Planted Society manages the Plant Based for the Planet initiative, which works closely with climate offices, small businesses, and local governments...
2024-10-18
1h 07
The Brewery Underground Podcast
Episode 35 - Divide & Conquer!
Steve and Scott discuss our 2 separate Brewery and Travel Adventures during the same time period. Steve traveled to Western Michigan as Scott was in North Carolina. From July 18th thru July 26th, we both visited multiple breweries in different parts of the country and I'm sure we boosted the local economy in both areas. Steve was in Holland, Comstock Park and Grand Rapids Michigan conquering Big Lake Brewing, The Mitten Brewing Company, Perrin Brewing Company, and Our Brewing Company. Not to mention an outdoor charity music festival where he drank some beer from New Holland...
2024-08-08
1h 00
Capability Amplifier
3 Steps To Achieving Optimal Health and Performance At ANY Age
If you care at all about your health and longevity, drop whatever you're doing and listen to today’s podcast with Mike's good friend Regan Archibald. It's a mind-expanding ride into the latest breakthroughs for dramatic life extension and age reversal that you do NOT want to miss. Imagine doubling your energy levels, increasing your sleep quality by 80%, packing on 5+ pounds of lean muscle mass and losing 30 lbs of stubborn fat in under 6 months…That's just the average results Regan's clients achieve after following his protocols. To...
2024-04-29
55 min
Capability Amplifier
3 Steps To Achieving Optimal Health and Performance At ANY Age
If you care at all about your health and longevity, drop whatever you're doing and listen to today’s podcast with Mike's good friend Regan Archibald. It's a mind-expanding ride into the latest breakthroughs for dramatic life extension and age reversal that you do NOT want to miss. Imagine doubling your energy levels, increasing your sleep quality by 80%, packing on 5+ pounds of lean muscle mass and losing 30 lbs of stubborn fat in under 6 months…That's just the average results Regan's clients achieve after following his protocols. Toda...
2024-04-29
55 min
Multiplier Mindset® with Dan Sullivan
An Entrepreneurial Life On Your Own Terms, With Ken Robinson
Ken Robinson had a certain idea about how to be a more valuable financial planner than most. And when he couldn’t find anyone to hire him to do it, he created his own opportunity. In this episode, Ken shares the business lessons and entrepreneur ideas that led him to his success in holistic financial planning, and what’s allowed him to bring the greatest value he can to the right type of clients. Here’s some of what you’ll learn in this episode: Why Ken decided he had to become an entrepr...
2024-04-23
22 min
Bede And Steve Vs. Camp Crystal Lake
Bede & Steve Vs. Camp Crystal Lake Episode 7 - Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)... "Jason Is Back. But This Time, Someone's Waiting"
Welcome to episode 7 of Bede & Steve Vs. Camp Crystal Lake. The official spin-off podcast to Bede Vs. The Living Dead, where your hosts Bede Jermyn & Steven T. Boltz explore the classic slasher franchise Friday The 13th, along with its rip-offs, fan films, unproduced scripts, TV shows, comic books and so much more. After both box office and surprising critical success of the sixth entry Jason Lives, it showed that there was still life left in the Friday The 13th series. Now that the "Tommy Jarvis" saga of the franchise is done and dusted, it was time to...
2024-04-23
1h 45
Rooted in Retail
The Art of Delegating: Finding the Who, Not How, to Grow Your Business (After the Show)
In this episode of 'After the Show,' host Crystal Vilkaitis discusses key takeaways from a previous episode featuring guest Miranda Heslip, co-owner of Cloud Nine Pajamas. The conversation touches on the importance of social media, email marketing, and ways to earn money passively. Despite the interest in passive income strategies, Crystal shifts the focus to the power of determining 'Who, Not How' in business, emphasizing delegation, strategic outsourcing, and utilizing resources like the book by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy. She shares personal experiences and insights on how letting go of specific tasks can fuel business growth and...
2024-04-03
16 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation
Stop Ventilation Shutdown! w/ Dr Crystal Heath
The work of activists brought the use of ventilation shutdown as a “depopulation” method during avian flu and COVID slowdowns to light, but what is the status of this cruel method of killing? Dr. Crystal Heath joins us once again to discuss the use of heat stroke in factory farms and the campaigns to combat this cruelty. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Crystal Heath is a graduate of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and currently works as a shelter veterinarian for several shelters and non-profits throughout Northern California. She won a Jefferson Awar...
2024-03-16
1h 10
The Heat Feed
[Bump or Dump] : LEXX – Sexual Affection.
Lexus Russell (LEXX), born and raised in Phenix City, has been passionate about singing since childhood. Starting in church and moving on to talent shows in middle school, Lexus discovered her talent early on, winning her first trophy in 5th grade with a performance that earned a standing ovation. Encouraged by her brother, she began recording hooks for his rap group, honing her skills in various studios. Collaborating with GizRock, and now with the producer Allen Benjamin, she refined her craft, expanding her vocal range and experimenting with new styles. Lexus has steadily built her presence in the Columbus...
2024-02-28
03 min
Bump or Dump
[Bump or Dump] : LEXX – Sexual Affection.
Lexus Russell (LEXX), born and raised in Phenix City, has been passionate about singing since childhood. Starting in church and moving on to talent shows in middle school, Lexus discovered her talent early on, winning her first trophy in 5th grade with a performance that earned a standing ovation. Encouraged by her brother, she began recording hooks for his rap group, honing her skills in various studios. Collaborating with GizRock, and now with the producer Allen Benjamin, she refined her craft, expanding her vocal range and experimenting with new styles. Lexus has steadily built her presence in the Columbus...
2024-02-28
03 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Journey to Inner Wisdom - Valentines' Episode with Guest John Sullivan
Today's episode is our Valentines' Episode with The Relationship Wizard, John Sullivan. We will be talking about celebrations, being in sync with the year, and staying with the moment in time in your relationship.
2024-02-14
24 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: November 10, 2023 - with Melissa Santos
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Axios reporter, Melissa Santos! Melissa and Crystal discuss how Election Night results in Washington state aren’t conclusive and can change due to our mail-in ballot system, how four County election offices were evacuated and whether this might explain low turnout trends. Then they dive into where Seattle City Council election results currently stand and the impact that enormous spending by outside interests had on voter communication. Looking outside Seattle, more encouraging progressive results appear to be taking shape across the state in Tacoma, Bellingham, Spokane, Snohomish County, Bellevue, Bot...
2023-11-11
59 min
New Light Living - See Your Life in a New Light!
Galactic Astrology Reading: Divine Spiritual Warrior Seer - Quantum Soul Journey
CLIENT READING! This is an excerpt from a 2-hour Galactic Astrology Quantum Soul Journey client reading. 0:00 Galactic Soul Origin - Andromeda Galaxy M31 - Andromeda Titawin incarnations - Authentic leadership 9:54 Spiritual Self - Incarnations in CRUX-Acrux - The Southern Cross - Amphibian human - Water as consciousness and intelligence 14:48 Mission - Incarnations in Hydra-Alphard, Leo-Regulus, Fomalhaut - Angelic - Path to Expansion 20:07 Andromeda-Alperatz, Asteroid Eros - Herkimer Diamond crystal 4.44 - astral traveling, past life memory recall 22:28 Recent galactic incarnations - Living life on Earth AND in Andromeda at the same time!
2023-10-26
28 min
New Light Living - See Your Life in a New Light!
Galactic Astrology Reading: Divine Spiritual Warrior Seer - Quantum Soul Journey
This is an excerpt from a 2-hour Galactic Astrology Quantum Soul Journey client reading. 0:00 Galactic Soul Origin - Andromeda Galaxy M31 - Andromeda Titawin incarnations - Authentic leadership 9:54 Spiritual Self - Incarnations in CRUX-Acrux - The Southern Cross - Amphibian human - Water as consciousness and intelligence 14:48 Mission - Incarnations in Hydra-Alphard, Leo-Regulus, Fomalhaut - Angelic - Path to Expansion 20:07 Andromeda-Alperatz, Asteroid Eros - Herkimer Diamond crystal 4.44 - astral traveling, past life memory recall 22:28 Recent galactic incarnations - Living life on Earth AND in Andromeda at the same time!
2023-10-26
28 min
Crystal Uncorked
What does the future hold? Taking You Behind the Scenes of Crystal Uncorked
I have a confession to make. I love it when podcasters show us behind the curtain. I think it's very relatable when we can hear what businesses are going through, their thought process and what led them to make certain decisions. And so that's what we're going to be doing in today’s episode.So let's cheers and dive in![2:49] What is happening with Crystal Uncorked - hint we are going to be sharing more stories![5:12] At Crystal Media we are looking at our operations through the lens of “10X is...
2023-10-04
36 min
Earth Ancients
Jennifer Sullivan: Child of the Universe, My Life in Lemuria
“Child of the Universe'' tells the apocalyptic tale of Atlantis and Lymuria, two ancient civilizations erased from the memory of mankind.Derived from a past life regression hypnosis experience, JLF Sullivan recounts in her debut novel the tumultuous lifetime of Kala, Queen of a matriarchal empire lost forever under a cataclysmic wave. In the chaos of her people’s demise, Kala is taken prisoner to the island of Atlantis where she is experimented on for decades in search of a power inherited from her otherworldly ancestors.“Child of the Universe” unfolds an alternative history of our beginnin...
2023-09-20
1h 25
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: September 1, 2023 - with Joseph O’Sullivan
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by state politics reporter for Crosscut, Joseph O’Sullivan! They discuss Tacoma for All winning their lawsuit over competing renter protections on the November ballot, mobile home communities organizing against economic eviction, and Washington auctioning off $1B of carbon pollution credits. The conversation continues with reflection on people’s concerns over the closure of the Larch Corrections Center, how Bruce Harrell and Dow Constantine’s ideas add delay and expense to voter-approved Sound Transit light rail expansion, a questionable use of COVID relief funds for Emerald Downs horse racetrack, and Cruise robota...
2023-09-01
37 min
All Things Go Podcast
MY MUSIC IS INCREDIBLE BUT IM AFRAID TO PUT IT OUT ft. "MONA LISSA" ..& NO DIRT BEHIND DA EARS
All Things Go Podcast Episode 34 Filmed at The Black Genius Art Show 106 n eutaw st baltimore MD Our guest today is artist Mona Lissa spell two two s don't forget the second s. Her single yea yea is raw and honest where she telling you no matter if she was broke or only fans you still would want her over a three six mafia sample. Her life story is one of humble beginnings moving out on her own at a young age to tackle the gruesome streets of Baltimore by herself. That pain and lessons she learned along the way...
2023-08-02
1h 13
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: June 30, 2023 - with Matt Driscoll
This week in review, Crystal is joined by metro news columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune in Tacoma, Matt Driscoll! They discuss the first closure of a state prison in over a decade, the new statewide drug law likely to fill more jails than treatment centers, Bruce Harrell’s new Downtown Activation Plan, a new poll found 82% of voters don’t believe highway expansions are the best solution for reducing congestion, Washington receiving $1.2B for affordable and reliable high-speed internet access from the Biden administration, and the King County Council deciding that businesses must accept cash...
2023-07-01
49 min
Kathy Sullivan Explores
Celestial Visions
You’ve probably heard or read something about the “new space age” unfolding around us. While this new era of space exploration is raising important questions—like who sets the rules and who owns what—it’s also inspiring grand visions of the future. I don’t have a crystal ball or some super secret source of insider intelligence, but it’s clear that two grand visions are strongly influencing a lot of the enterprises involved in the new space age: one of preserving humanity and the world, and one of escaping it all. In t...
2023-06-29
07 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Recreation and Leisure with guest Sarah Simone
With summer here, it is time to take a break and recreate. Taking time to replenish our body, mind, and spirit is important and necessary for a healthy life. Enjoy your summer and enjoy listening to Sarah and Crystal's conversation about re-creating ourselves through recreation and leisure.
2023-06-29
50 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: April 28, 2023 - with Heather Weiner
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner. They talk about the newly uncovered messages that reveal former Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan allegedly ordered the abandonment of SPD’s East Precinct, where the “Blake fix” stands after its failed vote in the legislature, the remaining need to address renter protections after the legislature passed major legislation to address the housing supply and affordability crisis, the success of the King County Crisis Care Centers levy, and the failure of the Kent School District bond underscoring the need for bond reform and for putting school measur...
2023-04-29
34 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: April 21, 2023 - with Derek Young
On this week-in-review, Crystal is joined by former Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young! They discuss the official end of the death penalty in Washington state, the abortion pill decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, Pierce County & rural students struggling emotionally and socially after covid, how Seattle’s failure to act on housing is hurting other cities, and some interesting political races shaping up in Pierce County. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find to...
2023-04-22
38 min
Hacks & Wonks
Climate Justice Work with 350 Seattle’s Shemona Moreno
On this midweek show, Executive Director of 350 Seattle Shemona Moreno shares with Crystal how the organization approaches climate justice work through deep systems change. Shemona outlines a vision for a just transition that moves us from an extractive to a regenerative economy that includes accountability for our impacts on both the local and global scale. 350 Seattle’s current focus on Green New Deal policy yes campaigns and their Electrify Seattle campaign leads to discussion of false solutions such as “renewable natural gas” and carbon offsets. Crystal and Shemona wrap up with tactics used in 350 Seattle’s advocacy and how to get i...
2023-04-18
36 min
Paranormal Encounters Podcast Series
Segment 194, Aine Sullivan, SerenWitchery, Healer, Psychic-Medium
PARANORMAL ENCOUNTERS: Be Careful What You Wish For. This episode will run on the Para-X Radio Network (www.paraxradionetwork.com) on Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 11:00 PM-12:00 Midnight (EST). Educational. Entertaining. Intriguing.On this show, Dr. Schutz interviews Aine Sullivan (sounds like "on-yah"), who is a practicing witch, healer, and psychic-medium.Aine Sullivan founded SerenWitchery in February 2018. She is an eclectic "witch of all trades." She is a practicing witch, healer, and psychic-medium. She provides various magical services, such as tarot and crystal ball readings. She is also a crystal reiki master, sound therapist, and gem elixir potio...
2023-04-14
1h 02
Sake Revolution
Sake Vessel Series: Edo Kiriko
Episode 140. Week in and week out, our standard gear for tasting and evaluating sake is a simple wine glass. This works really well and almost everybody has one nearby. But in Japan, there are a wide variety of shapes, materials and sizes used to make cups for drinking sake. That got us wondering if we should take some other cups out for a test drive and compare them to our usual stemware. This week we are exploring Edo-Kiriko. This luxurious and historic hand-cut crystal glassware is most well known for its royal blue and ruby red shades. It's renowned f...
2023-03-16
28 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: March 10, 2023 - Melissa Santos
On this Hacks & Wonks week-in-review, political consultant and host Crystal Fincher is joined by Seattle Axios reporter, Melissa Santos! Now that the Washington state legislature has passed a major bill cutoff deadline, Crystal and Melissa discuss a long list of bills that died and those still fighting to survive - including landmark gun safety and housing bills. They also discuss Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s still-unfulfilled promise to advance alternate 911 response programs that can make our streets safer and help mitigate the SPD staffing crisis that the mayor says we have. They also discuss Mayor Harrell’s deci...
2023-03-10
36 min
Catholic Women Preach
Beyond the 'rule book' with Crystal Caruana Sullivan
Preaching for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Crystal Caruana Sullivan offers a reflection on our relationship to God's law and our journey of discipleship: "A 'rule book' may work as a moral guide for a three-year-old. But we need something more than the prescriptive starting point or set of rules or list of laws. We need Jesus. We need Jesus, who takes us deeper into the mystery of God’s wisdom – who invites us to go deeper into the heart of God as we live into God’s kingdom. And this is the harder route – because it requires...
2023-02-10
08 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Special Guest John Sullivan The Relationship Coach
February brings us to Valentine’s Day, a time to celebrate our primary relationship. Of course, once a year is hardly enough but it is a significant reminder of the importance of our intimate relationship. It is a time to be grateful and celebrate together.In this episode, I have the pleasure of having John Sullivan, The Relationship Coach as a guest speaker. Today we will give you a quick review of 5 books that will give you information and tools to move your relationship forward no matter what stage you are in your relationship.The good...
2023-02-08
41 min
Real AF
11. Staying Motivated and Inspired When You’re Not Feeling It
One of the most common questions I get is how to stay motivated and inspired, especially when you’re feeling uninspired and burned out. In this episode, I want to dig into motivation and what it is, (my point of you might shock you), what I do to stay inspired, how I more or less kick my own ass into gear, and lastly when you should and shouldn’t worry about motivation. Let's be virtual bff's, connect with me on Instagram:empoweredaf.coMusic: Dirty Gertie by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
2023-02-08
21 min
Hacks & Wonks
RE-AIR: Restoring the Right to Vote with Cyril Walrond and Kelly Olson of the Washington Voting Rights Restoration Coalition
On today’s midweek show, Kelly Olson and Cyril Walrond of the Washington Voting Rights Restoration Coalition join Crystal to talk about the importance of voting rights and the successful effort in the 2021 legislative session to pass HB 1078, which restores those rights to all formerly incarcerated people in Washington and took effect on January 1, 2022. They discuss the impacts that historic disenfranchisement has had on marginalized communities, how democracy that purports to represent all people needs to hear all people’s voices, and how the coalition lived that philosophy by including impacted people in their leadership. Kelly and Cyril provide insi...
2023-02-08
29 min
Real AF
7 Steps to A Healthy Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle is not a one size fits all thing, but it is rooted in a handful of essential steps. The amount of health information that is thrown at us about being healthy is very overwhelming, and it truly is a challenge to not get sucked into it all. You are left wondering will this work for me? You try everything under the sun, you may see some results or worse no results and then you are left asking yourself, why does it work for them but not me? In this episode, I want to...
2023-01-26
32 min
Real AF
What Worked, What Sucked + Tips for Goal Setting for 2023
Starting a new year's always feels like a new beginning. Hence the reason everyone's setting new year's resolutions, but have you ever made a list on January 1st? And by now on the third week of January, your goals have gone out the window, you're struggling to stay on track and it's only three weeks in. I get it. I've been there and I wanted to take a moment today and share some things I do now to help me with this and to help you hit more of your goals that you have set out, because...
2023-01-17
20 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: January 6, 2023 - with Heather Weiner
On this Hacks & Wonks Week in Review, political consultant and show host Crystal Fincher is joined by fellow political consultant and urban farmer, Heather Weiner, for an enthusiastic conversation looking ahead to the 2023 Washington state legislative session, reviewing key announcements from a party leader and a city councilmember who aren’t running again, and discussing what makes for effective political mail. Crystal and Heather start the show looking at what’s coming in the 2023 state legislative session. They highlight housing, drug possession laws, childcare, and education as key areas that our representatives will be working on in Olymp...
2023-01-06
39 min
Hacks & Wonks
Phil Gardner on Managing the Successful Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez Congressional Campaign
On today’s very special Friday show, Crystal welcomes Phil Gardner to spill all the details behind the drama of Washington’s Third Congressional District race from his vantage as the campaign manager for now-U.S. Representative-elect Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez. As we hear about the nailbiter of a race in Southwest Washington between a rural Democrat and a right-wing fascist, Phil outlines the strategy memo he wrote that propelled an untraditional and underestimated candidate to flip a seat that had been held by Republicans for 12 years. With little to no support for the campaign from the establishment, Phil tells...
2022-12-23
1h 02
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Relationships with Guest John Sullivan
In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with John Sullivan who is a highly qualified counselor who is passionate about helping people achieve happier, more meaningful relationships. John works with individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck by life’s complexities.Using his years of knowledge and various techniques, John works with his clients to create the relationship they truly want. As a counselor, teacher, and coach, he helps provide clarity and growth when relationship values become misaligned.After experiencing their own relationship difficulties, John and his wife Crystal were introduced to...
2022-12-07
54 min
Real AF
How Your Lack of Confidence is Keeping You From Achieving Your Goals
Day in and day out I am reminded about how much “confidence” or “what we believe is true about ourselves” can completely transform the way in which we show up. In every area of our lives, work, business, our health etc. Especially, in the thoughts, talk/chatter we hear in our heads, and the dreams we have at night when we are not even fully conscious.In this episode, I want to show you how intertwined confidence is with your success. I want to show you that you are more confident than you give yourself credit for. You’ll l...
2022-11-23
19 min
Real AF
Let’s REDEFINE Success!
How are you feeling right now? Exhausted? Burned out? Struggling to cope? If so you’re not alone. Many of us set big goals (like myself) and we have missed the mark.BUT…Setting goals should not be what is dictating your success. You can be successful at every stage of your life because success is a state of being. If you are constantly chasing the next big thing, take a listen to this.Listen to this episode and see if you are allowing external factors to dictate your success, your happiness, and your...
2022-11-08
23 min
Hacks & Wonks
Ballot in Review: November 4, 2022 - with Mike McGinn, Shannon Cheng, and Bryce Cannatelli
With Election Day looming and ballots due in a few days, this week’s show is a Ballot-In-Review! Crystal is joined by perennial favorite Mike McGinn along with the rest of the Hacks & Wonks team - Bryce Cannatelli and Shannon Cheng - to discuss the recent political climate, break down the context of down-ballot races and why your vote matters. Listen in as the crew opens their ballots and thinks their way through the important choices in front of them. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. ...
2022-11-06
1h 26
Real AF
You Are CAPABLE
Have you ever had a goal or a dream that you wanted to so bad you felt like you would do anything to make it happen, but no matter how hard you tried fear and doubt arrived and stopped you in your tracks?First off, you are not alone this happens to every one of us. It’s what you choose to do in these times that sets us apart. Will you allow the fear and doubt to paralyze you, will you stop, give up, or will you pull up your big girl panties and persevere???...
2022-11-01
12 min
Real AF
How to Make New Habits Stick
Have you ever said to yourself I am going to start XYZ tomorrow, and then two days from now, you have already fallen off?Well, first off this is normal, but I want to give you a few tips on how I have effectively created habits and make them stick. These steps can work for weight loss habits, mindset habits, and even business habits. Habits allow us to keep growing and expanding, so don't give up yourself. Take a listen to these steps and try them out and let me know how it works out.
2022-10-24
12 min
Real AF
3 Steps to improving Your Mental Health
I would like to talk about health and wellness from a slightly different angle. An angle I believe is not talked about nearly enough, and that is the mindset. It's the #1 thing that can make or break our health and wellness goals. If you are struggling to loose weight, your mood, your energy, your happiness, etc. take a listen to this episode. Free Shit + More:https://linkin.bio/empoweredafLet's be virtual bff's, connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/empoweredaf.co/
2022-10-24
14 min
Real AF
How to Avoid Burnout
ohhhh, burnout! If you are struggling to get yourself motivated when you are usually pretty driven or no matter how hard you try you feel as if your brain is not working. Then you could be suffering from burnout. Take a listen to where I go over, what burnout is, the symptoms of burnout, and steps you can do to either recover from burnout or avoid it in the future. Although it is not a medical diagnosis burnout is a real freakin' thing and we need to take care of our mental health first before anything else.
2022-10-24
18 min
Real AF
Fuck it, Make a Change
Change is hard as sh*t, we all know that, but it is essential for improving and living our best life. In this episode, I want to talk to you about what to do when you have had enough, and are ready to make some changes. These small steps are for large goals, small goals, and everything in between. Get listening and get started on your next level. Free Shit + More:https://linkin.bio/empoweredafLet's be virtual bff's, connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/empoweredaf.co/
2022-10-24
19 min
Real AF
1: Real AF Trailer
Welcome to Real AF with me, Crystal Sullivan, a business and lifestyle podcast for dreamers and doers who want to take their life to the next level.My mission is to help you realize what you’re TRULY capable of! Let’s stop hating our bodies, picking apart every flaw, questioning our worth, doubting our strength, and making excuses that are holding us back from our dreams. It’s time to show up as you, the REAL YOU, unapologetically.Are you ready to up-level your mindset, commit to your goals, create unshakeable confidence and finally chase...
2022-10-20
02 min
Hacks & Wonks
Restoring the Right to Vote with Cyril Walrond and Kelly Olson of the Washington Voting Rights Restoration Coalition
On today’s midweek show, Kelly Olson and Cyril Walrond of the Washington Voting Rights Restoration Coalition join Crystal to talk about the importance of voting rights and the successful effort in the 2021 legislative session to pass HB1078, which restores those rights to all formerly incarcerated people in Washington and took effect on January 1, 2022. They discuss the impacts that historic disenfranchisement has had on marginalized communities, how democracy that purports to represent all people needs to hear all people’s voices, and how the coalition lived that philosophy by including impacted people in their leadership. Kelly and Cyril provide insi...
2022-10-05
29 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Knowing
Welcome to A Journey to Inner Wisdom. This is Crystal, Wisdomologist and the host of this Podcast. The end of August always means the end of summer for me. I loved the beginning of the school year when I was in school and when I was working in an academic setting. I loved and still love getting some new supplies for my desk, a new notebook, some colored pencils. September is also a time for me to review the recent past and set some goals for the fall term. This summer has been a time of re...
2022-08-31
18 min
Hacks & Wonks
2022 Post-Primary Election Recap Part 2
On this Friday show, we present Part 2 of the Hacks & Wonks 2022 Post-Primary Election Recap which was live-streamed on August 9, 2022 with special guests EJ Juárez and Doug Trumm. In Part 2, the panel breaks down primary election results for State Legislature seats in the battleground district of the 47th LD and in Seattle-area Democrat vs Democrat races in the 36th, 37th, and 46th LDs, The historical importance of The Stranger endorsement in the progressive path out of the primary is discussed as well as Doug and EJ’s thoughts on other races in the 42nd LD and for Secretary of Sta...
2022-08-20
38 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: August 5, 2022
Follow us on our new Twitter account at @HacksWonks! Today on the show, Seattle Times politics and communities reporter Daniel Beekman joins Crystal to talk through results from this week’s primary election! They discuss how the often-predicted “red wave” failed to materialize and the various possible factors that might have caused that, as well as results in several legislative districts that were anticipated to be competitive battlegrounds that could potentially flip from Democrats to Republicans. They discuss the race for U.S. Representative in the 3rd Congressional District, where Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez finished in firs...
2022-08-05
37 min
For Those We Lost
Debra in Florida
Episode 25. Debra in FloridaIn this episode, I will be talking with Debra in Florida. Debra lost her brother, Bobby, to COVID on April 29, 2020. Bobby was born intellectually disabled and so even though he was 55 when he passed away, Debra describes him as very much a big kid. He had a caring nature and lived in the moment. Debra misses him so deeply and you can feel her love for her brother as she talks about him. Debra's grief over losing Bobby is profound and after some dark months, she found a COVID support group...
2022-06-22
1h 06
Hacks & Wonks
Week In Review: June 10, 2022
On today’s Week in Review, Crystal is joined by Seattle Times political reporter Jim Brunner. For police news, they first cover an update in the on-going saga of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer’s harassment of a Black newspaper carrier, then they break down the newest revelations in the controversy surrounding the missing text messages between former mayor Jenny Durkan and former Police Chief Carmen Best. In elections news, Crystal and Jim discuss activist Glen Morgan’s volunteer group that’s going door to door looking for illegal voters, and look at the motivations behind a Sequim lawyer’s frivolou...
2022-06-11
43 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
The Emotion Code Dr. Bradley Nelson
Podcast - The Emotion Code Drl. Bradley Nelson Welcome to A Journey to Inner Wisdom. I am Crystal Kotow-Sullivan, Wisdomologist and the host of this Podcast. In this podcast, I explore Wisdom particularly, the tools, practices, and guides that assist and nurture us on the journey to our own inner wisdom. As with any journey, there are many ways to get to where we are going. In this journey to inner wisdom, there are many tools and practices, paths and possibilities, and guides and mentors that/who we can avail for this journey. Som...
2022-04-27
17 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Enneagram
Welcome to a Journey to Inner Wisdom Podcast. I am Crystal Kotow-Sullivan, your host. I am a wisdomologist and guide. Today I am going to talk about the Enneagram. If you have seen me recently on Facebook or looking at my website you will see that I have been talking about the Enneagram and am in the middle of a 10-week Enneagram Program. But Before I tell you about the Enneagram, Let me set a context as to why I am so passionate about using the Enneagram as a tool on a journey to inner Wisdom. Over t...
2022-03-30
13 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Emotional Freedom Technique
Welcome to A Journey to Inner Wisdom. I am Crystal Kotow-Sullivan and I am a Wisdomologist. In this podcast I will be covering the ABCs if the journey.Hi everyone, welcome to Journey to Inner Wisdom. Today I am going to talk about EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique – E in the Wisdom alphabet! You may know EFT Simply as tapping. I have been using Tapping myself and with my clients for over 30 years, as well as worked with a practitioner to get at some deeper shifts about 10 years ago. ...
2022-03-16
15 min
Crystal Paine Show
160. 5 Things I Do Every Morning (Part 2)
"What does your morning routine look like right now?" "How are you able to fit in the 5 things you do every morning?" We got a number of questions and followup responses to the episode we recorded recently on 5 Things I Do Every Morning, so we did a followup episode this week answering your questions and sharing more details on what our morning routine looks like right now. Also on today's episode, I talk about my mixed feelings on a book I finished, Jesse shares about something that he did...
2022-03-09
30 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Discernment and Decisions Making
Welcome to A Journey to Inner Wisdom. I am Crystal Kotow-Sullivan and your host of this Podcast. I am a Wisdomologist and I will be exploring Wisdom and the journey to our own inner wisdom.As with any journey, there are many ways to get to where we are going. In this journey there are many tools available to guide us on the journey as well as people who will guide and mentor us. I am going to talk about the ABCs of a Journey to Inner Wisdom…Awareness, Bel...
2022-03-02
14 min
Magickal Tea Time with Dr. Rebeca Sullivan
Crystal City Meditation
2022-02-10
26 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Beliefs and Perception Part 2
Welcome to A Journey to Inner Wisdom. I am Crystal Kotow-Sullivan and your host of this Podcast.I am going to talk about the many facets of the Journey to Inner Wisdom. As with any journey, there are many ways to get to where we are going. In this journey there are many tools available to guide us on the journey as well as people who will guide and mentor us. I am going to talk about the ABCs of the Journey to inner Wisdom…Awareness, Beliefs, Curiosity and Cre...
2022-02-02
18 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: January 14, 2022
On this week-in-review, Crosscut reporter covering state politics and the Legislature, Melissa Santos, joins Crystal to discuss Governor Inslee attempting to make it illegal for politicians to lie about election fraud and ending the ban on affirmative action, bills to watch this legislative session, Seattle and Burien extending their eviction moratoriums, Kent's mayor saying that she didn't think the public would get upset about a Nazi cop, and parents and schools struggling though COVID. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher o...
2022-01-15
57 min
Hacks & Wonks
Representative Jamila Taylor, Chair of the Black Members Caucus
Representative Jamila Taylor of the 30th Legislative District joins Crystal to highlight the legislative priorities of the growing Black Members Caucus that seeks police accountability reforms that align with community values and needs. They delve into the importance of why equitable, sustainable, and accessible resources are the key to issues ranging from public safety to pandemic response to environmental stewardship. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal on Twitter at @finchfrii. Resources Black Members Caucus Newsletter: h...
2022-01-11
34 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Awareness, Beliefs and Perceptions
Welcome to A Journey to Inner Wisdom. I am Crystal Kotow-Sullivan and your host of this Podcast.I am going to talk about the many facets of the Journey to Inner Wisdom. As with any journey, there are many ways to get to where we are going. In this journey, there are many tools available to guide us on the journey as well as people who will guide and mentor us. I am going to talk about the ABCs of the Journey to inner Wisdom…Awareness, Beliefs, Curiosity NS XRA...
2022-01-05
16 min
Hacks & Wonks
Week in Review: December 10, 2021
Today on the show, Seattle Times politics and communities reporter, Daniel Beekman joins Crystal to talk through the Sawant recall election results, the importance and success of listening and ongoing engagement between election cycles in SeaTac, a bevy of State Legislature candidates including Melissa Taylor in the 46th Legislative District, and an update on what’s not happening in the saga of Jenny Durkan’s missing texts as she prepares to leave office. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twit...
2021-12-11
45 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Podcast Intro Journey to Inner Wisdom
I am going to talk about the ABCs of a Journey to Inner Wisdom…Awareness, Beliefs – private and conditioned, and Balance, Curiosity and Creativity, Discernment and decisions, the Enneagram and energy centres, Focus, Flow, and Flourish and Gratitude, Generosity and grace. At this moment it is the ABCDEFGs of a Journey to Inner Wisdom. I will get the rest of the alphabet with time! Now, I must warn you that I will start with ABC but I may meander a bit! Because as we all know Life is not linear!!!I hope you will join me on thi...
2021-12-08
20 min
Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom
Journey to Inner Wisdom Trailer
I am a Wisdomologist and I will be exploring Wisdom and the journey to our own inner wisdom. As with any journey, there are many ways to get to where we are going. In this journey, there are many tools available to guide us on the journey as well as people who will guide and mentor us.
2021-12-03
02 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal Liberation
Episode 617: Do Veterinarians Really Care About Animals? w/ Dr. Crystal Heath
The extraordinary Crystal Heath, DVM, joins the podcast this week for a desperately needed conversation about the veterinary profession and the alarming attitude of so many of its members toward animal rights. Dr. Heath, who is a vegan animal rights activist herself, shares shocking truths about the influence the animal agriculture industry holds over veterinary schools across the country. In fact, the very industry killing billions of farmed animals is shaping the vets of tomorrow. Dr. Heath also tells us about Our Honor, the organization she founded to provide support for veterinarians who want to buck the...
2021-11-06
1h 12