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That Driving BeatThat Driving Beat - Episode 342James gets another whole episode to do his own things while Uwe is out of town this week, and his thing involves spinning 45 rpm singles packed full of rhythm & blues, garage rock, northern soul, funk, and more 1960s and 70s dancers! You'll hear a couple of rare tunes from the Lexington, Kentucky LEMCO label, some British Beat, a few Northern Soul floor fillers, and a funky, angry tune from...Bobby Darin? -Originally broadcast December 29, 2024- Willie Mitchell / That Driving BeatBobby Bland / Good Time CharlieGarnet Mimms / Prove It t...2024-12-311h 56
Founder's Fika🎤 Fearless Founder: Merri Haren - Founder of Clover and BloomPutting yourself out there is always a scary thing. Putting yourself out there when you have kids and you're half of all of the income stream in your house is even harder. While many of us have done it, few have come out of a bad risk situation even stronger and better than they planned.
Today, we have the pleasure of learning from Clover and Bloom founder, Merri Haren. Merri came to us in a bad situation that was out of her control. She got tangled in a mess caused by an insecure photographer who failed to...2023-09-1951 minFounder's Fika🧘🏻♀️Taking a Short BreakSee you September 18!2023-08-2901 minFounder's Fika📋 Q3 Check-inDeanna and Desiree take a close look at their Q3 journey. They dive into a deep discussion about practical changes that small business owners can consider, including the specific adjustments that Desiree has guided Deanna to implement in her own business.
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Future BachelorEpisode 278 | “Perfect Villain”Si & Veronica are booked and busy for episode 278! Per Jesse Palmer’s request, the dudes are back and spilled some tea about the 20th season of the Bachelorette. As much as they complained about the season being the Brayden Show, they sort of made the Men Tell All about him as well. Brayden gets the hot seat to explain himself and he does own up to some of his foot in mouth moments and we got a sneak peek of how well he does on Paradise. Xavier is our heartbroken knitter for this episode and his montage did him no...2023-08-161h 01
Bachelor Happy HourBig Moments at the ‘Men Tell All’Last night, the men of Charity’s season hashed it out on the “Men Tell All,” and as we expected, they did not disappoint. Today on “Bachelor Happy Hour,” Joe and Serena share their thoughts on every jaw-dropping moment, including Xavier’s heavily anticipated sit-down with Charity, Brayden answering for his behavior in the house, and “Hot Sean’s” self-appointed moment in the hot seat. Plus, Joe and Serena give their take on the advice Charity received from Trista, DeAnna, and Desiree, and then gush over seeing Golden Bachelor Gerry sitting down on the “Bachelor” stage for the first time.Se...2023-08-1536 minFounder's FikaThoughts on AI and the Writers' StrikeDeanna and Desiree talk about AI and their thoughts on the Writers' Strike.
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Deanna and Desiree talk about external pitfalls and, removing bad habits, and what has worked for them. No legal talk, just real talk today.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some s2023-07-311h 12Founder's Fika🤓 Geeking Out over ADRThey're back! After a much needed break, Deanna and Desiree are back to talk about the issue that everyone wants to know about, but don't know it until it's too late. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
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12:20: Arbitration
24:45: Settlement
28:12: Mediation
31.27: Lawsuit
39:12 The takeaway-how does this information impact what you decide to put in your contract?
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This is definitely a tough topic to cover, but it's so important for people to understand the interplay between business rights and discrimination laws.
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In this episode, Deanna and Desiree reflect on their weekend adventure at the county fair. They discuss the importance of trying new things and putting yourself in places where your ideal clients are, and your competition isn't. This valuable lesson applies to all small business owners, as they share their experiences promoting the estate planning and immigration side of Deanna's business. Tune in to gain insights on expanding your reach and connecting with potential customers in unexpected ways.
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Promotional I...2023-06-1952 minFounder's Fika🏖 Catch up with us, and working while traveling tipsDeanna and Desiree catch up after a week off. Desiree discusses her first trip without kids since having kids, first time being invited to a wedding as a guest only, and first time at an all-inclusive resort. Deanna catches us up on the upcoming fundraiser for Sale Ranch Animal Sanctuary and the donations needed for a silent and live auction. The ladies share tips and thoughts on working while traveling at __:__.
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Let's Go To Court!The Sweetheart Swindler & a Cold CaseHate ads? The entire LGTC catalog is available ad-free on Patreon!
When Desiree Boltos (literally) bumped into Dick Olmstead in Office Depot, Dick felt a spark. It didn’t matter that he was 75 and she was 32. As the two of them talked, they discovered that they had something in common – they were both single. The two quickly started dating. Dick spent lavishly on Desiree. In just two years, he estimates he spent $380k on her. But as soon as the money ran out, so did she.
Then Brandi tells us about two pre-teen girls who were both...2023-05-242h 25Founder's Fika✌️ Myth Busters 2- Too Fast, Too BustedCrowd sourced questions! Thank you to everyone who responded to our questions and polls. The myths for today are:
Model release v. License v. Copyright
C corp v. S corp v. LLC v. Inc.
How much to charge for gas v. travel costs v. tax deductible
Coordinator can hire their own photographer and get it published
Putting your pricing on your website is gauche
Charging sales tax will make me less competitive
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📸 Deanna: DeC...2023-05-2251 minFounder's Fika🤑 Let's Talk About MoneyThe elephant in the room. You can't talk about building a successful business without talking about money. Deanna and Desiree use their professional backgrounds in money management, debt harassment and wealth building to inform their thoughts on money issues in small businesses. In this episode, we talk about the basics to consider when you run your own business.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in...2023-05-161h 06Founder's Fika😎 No Episode this WeekSend us your questions! We want to know what you're seeing in this post COVID landscape. Tell us on Slack or Instagram, and follow us if you haven't already!
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🔖 Template shop2023-05-0800 minFounder's Fika🔩The Nuts and Bolts of LLCsThe companion episode to our earlier LLC episode. Deanna and Desiree talk about how LLCs function, how to think about when you should have one, and how to maintain yours. Desiree also rants about how the law sausage gets made and the underrepresentation of small business owners in the conversation around business requirements. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as le...2023-05-0155 minFounder's Fika🎯 Small Businesses, Big TargetDeanna and Desiree celebrate Deanna's birthday by recounting disappointing past presents. Oh, and we also talk about scams that small businesses should look out for. Skip to 17:35 to get to the business. Please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your favorite fellow founders and give us 5 stars in Spotify!
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Founder's Fik...2023-04-2452 minFounder's Fika📱👩💻 Get to know Desiree and Deanna through the Pattern appLearn more about Desiree and Deanna's personality traits based on astrological insights from the Pattern app! Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.2023-04-1948 minFounder's Fika👩🏫📚Deanna teaches Desiree about estate planningDeanna teaches Desiree about the other work she does - estate planning! In this episode, we navigate the importance of having an estate plan, the difference between a Will and a Trust, what happens if you don't have a plan, DIY options versus working with an attorney, and considerations when hiring an attorney. Deanna also talks about the importance of parents of minor children naming both temporary and long-term guardians for their children (outside their will) in case they become incapacitated or worse. See below for a link to get your free temporary guardian form from DeCosimo Law.
2023-04-101h 27Founder's Fika💪💪 Going into Q2 StrongDeanna and Desiree take a look back at their "New Year, New Me" episode and discuss tips for going into Q2 strong. Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be con2023-04-0338 minFounder's Fika💁🏻♀️Try this InsteadDeanna and Desiree talk about finding the silver lining and offer suggestions for common problems. Help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review, it goes a long way!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.2023-03-2758 minFounder's Fika🌎👯♀️💌 International Women's Day- A Love LetterDeanna and Desiree share their favorite inspo and words of wisdom from their favorite entries of the book, In the Company of Women, by Grace Bonney-- a collection of things learned from 100 female creatives and makers. Also, please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you...2023-03-201h 04
The Apocrypha ChroniclesS2 E1: The Archivist's TaleThe year is 2187. In the 31 years since the emergence of the Fungal Intelligence, Phe has travelled across Turtle Island to spread the FI’s message. The FI has helped advance x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓’s medicines, agriculture, and environment, and Phe is working to expand the benefits of the FI to the larger Cascadian region. But this Great Expansion carries a new threat, and the FI must again use the voices of the past to call Phe home, and warn of this danger to their collective future…
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Mela Pie...2023-03-2025 minFounder's Fika🙅🏻♀️ 🚩Frequently Requested ModificationsDeanna and Desiree daydream about living the farm life, inclement weather, and talk about the most asked about changes to contracts. Skip to 21:35 to get to the business. Also, please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some...2023-03-1357 minFounder's Fika🤖 Chat GPT- Friend or Foe?Deanna and Desiree talk about potty training, Deanna's mother-in-law coming for a visit and how to set precedent, as well as using ChatGPT. The AI tool that can really help your communication, but hurt your business if you're using it out of its appropriate scope. Also, please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review!
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed a...2023-03-0635 minFounder's Fika🤞💪 Hope for the Best Plan for the Worst-Expanding your BusinessDeanna and Desiree a little too much fun talking about considerations for expanding your business with hiring your first employee. Join us for tea, silliness, and perspective change tips. Desiree also discusses some bill idea for small business owners, so listen in and share your thoughts! Also, please help us grow the podcast by sharing with your friends and leaving us a 5 star review!
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Founder's Fi...2023-02-2751 minFounder's Fika📋 Wedding CoordinatorsJoin the conversation for free, we're looking for more ways to connect with you! We've started a Slack channel for listeners and followers. Join us here! On this week's episode, see Desiree and Deanna in action on video! They discuss all things related to wedding coordinators - from what differentiates the good from the not-so-good, what should and shouldn't be in contracts, explain copyright around the wedding photographs, and hear some of Desiree's stories from her days as a wedding photographer. Start at 9:23 to get straight to business. You can find Deanna @decosimolaw.creatives and Desiree @creatives.legal.resource...2023-02-2059 minFounder's Fika👩🏻💻 Commercial Contract ReviewJoin the conversation for free, we're looking for more ways to connect with you! We've started a Slack channel for listeners and followers. Join us here!
Deanna and Desiree go into the process of commercial contract review for clients who are hired by another company to produce work. We talk through a recent contract given to a photographer who is looking to start work in the commercial space. Start at 12:04 to get to the business, or hang out to catch up with us, our take on the RiriBowl, and Deanna's trip abroad!
You can find...2023-02-1338 minFounder's Fika🏡 🧑🍳 Cottage Food Operations 🥧Join the conversation for free, we're looking for more ways to connect with you! We've started a Slack channel for listeners and followers. Join us here!
On the topic of cottage food operations, Desiree and Deanna explore the California Department of Public Health's list of approved home-kitchen prepared foods that are allowed to be sold directly to the public or indirectly through restaurants and food markets. This is a fun episode, with lots of laughs and blunders while Deanna is overseas.
Here you can find more information about cottage food operations and the list we...2023-02-0637 minFounder's Fika🌸 Associates, Employees, Contractors, Oh My!Join the conversation for free, we're looking for more ways to connect with you! We're starting with a Slack channel for listeners and followers. Join us here!
On the topic of templates, Desiree breaks down the hesitation behind launching an associate worker contract. This shorty is a special solo episode while Deanna is overseas.
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You can find Deanna @decosimolaw.creatives and Desiree @creatives.legal.resource on Instagram. Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be co...2023-01-3020 minFounder's Fika🤝 Second Shooters FTW but also, CYAJoin the conversation for free, we're looking for more ways to connect with you! We're starting with a Slack channel for listeners and followers. Join us here!
There are so many considerations that people overlook with second shooters and other independent contractors beyond the AB 5 issues. In this episode, Deanna and Desiree discuss some of the terms to think about, don't rely on what you might think is industry standard, you'll be sorely surprised!
Link to a Second Shooter template with the options we talk about drafted by Desirée: https://www.creativeslegalresource.com/shop...2023-01-1638 minFounder's Fika🎉 New Year, New Me?📣In 2023, we're looking for more ways to connect with you! We're starting with a Slack channel for listeners and followers. Join us here!
Deanna and Desiree kick off 2023 with a doozy of an episode, buckle in!
We're talk about ways to maximize this time between the holidays and the thick of booking season. We want you to set yourself up for success, while being realistic and kind to yourself so we're discussing some ideas and strategies to help you get started.
Here's a link to buy a model release template by Desiree.
Sho...2023-01-091h 07Founder's Fika🎙Let's Talk Licenses💰Deanna and Desiree talk about understanding copyright and more importantly, licenses. For commercial creatives, licensing is where the goods are, aka the moneybag. For consumer creatives, definitely listen to better understand what you can expect with regards to your copyright with clients, and other creatives (i.e.: second shooter's rights).
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney l...2022-12-1938 minFounder's Fika👯♀️ Industry Standards- The Good, The Bad, and The OopsDeanna and Desiree talk about common industry standards in the weddings arena, for photographers, floral designers, and HMUAs. Skip to 8:30 for the lowdown, or start from the beginning to catch up with us.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may b...2022-12-0539 minFounder's Fika🐉 🦄Industry Myths People Live, and Die, ByDeanna and Desiree talk about hobbies and close encounter before getting into common industry myths. Start at 11:15 to get straight to the business. Topics: Shoot on my cards? Intangibles=no sales tax? 50% retainers? Is it actually a retainer? FM?
Key takeaway: Don’t hide the ball—transparency is key. It saves time and headaches.
Clarification: Regarding sales taxes, during film times, the photographer would provide the customer with the film negatives, so there was demonstratively no intent to make future sales--they couldn't. Based on past experience, now tax investigators have reviewed online photo galleries with the...2022-11-2838 minFounder's Fika👟 Kanye and Trademarks ™️Deanna and Desiree talk about the most recent Kayne debacle and trademarks.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney advertising.2022-11-2134 minFounder's FikaDemand lettersDeanna and Desiree talk about demand letters - their experiences with them, when they should be sent, and why it's usually best for an attorney to draft them.
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Before you go, there’s a few things you should know. Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some st...2022-11-1440 minFounder's Fika🧘🏻♀️💆🏽♀️ Investing in yourself is investing in your businessDeanna and Desiree discuss the importance of building in time for self care as part of your business model, and their favorite tips and tricks to put into practice themselves. Treat yo' self!
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Before you go, there’s a few things you should know. Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you ne...2022-11-0727 minFounder's FikaLet's talk about breaking up 💔Happy Halloween! Deanna and Desiree talk about scary stuff--cancelations. What to do when your client cancels, or the awkward scenario, what to do when you have to fire a client.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, like California, this podcast may be considered attorney a...2022-10-3130 minFounder's Fika🎃Trick or Treat BONUS Episode- ReschedulingDeanna and Desiree talk about dealing with reschedule requests and what to do with that booking fee, a.k.a retainer payment. This is a bonus episode and part two to the cancelation episode "Let's talk about breaking up".
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some...2022-10-3115 minFounder's FikaGet to know Deanna and DesireeGet to know the hosts, Deanna and Desiree. In this episode, find out about their quirky personalities, dreams of raising quail, and buying dollar houses in Italy. 2022-10-2438 minFounder's Fika5 Most Common & Biggest Mistakes Small Businesses MakeDeanna and Desiree talk about the five most common and biggest mistakes they've seen working with small businesses. These mistakes range from issues concerning business formation to getting business advice on Facebook. Check out the pod to see whether you've been making these mistakes too and get a helpful insight about why you shouldn't be doing these things.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be...2022-08-2916 minFounder's FikaLLCs--What They Are & When You Should Form OneHave you been thinking maybe you should form an LLC for your business but are unsure about the process and the benefits of doing so? In this episode, Deanna and Desiree talk about the basics of LLCs--what they are, the steps involved with forming one, and how to know when your business is ready to become one.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed a...2022-08-0820 minFounder's Fika👀 [Scope] Creep--Not TLC's hit, the bad kindDeanna and Desiree talk about handling scope creep-- the issue of clients habitually asking you to do a little more than you agreed to do. How do you avoid it? How do you handle it? Find out in this episode. Also get an inside listen to our process as Desiree's kids run a muck in the background and a vocal group of crows and ambulances have a busy Sunday morning.
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Founder's...2022-08-0126 minFounder's FikaBusting Mental BlocksImposter syndrome, FOMO, scarcity mentality. These mental blocks are the most common things impeding growth for small businesses. Have you tried leaning into it? Deanna & Desiree talk about identifying and busting mental blocks to continue evolving your business.
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Founder's Fika is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state if you need legal help. In some states, l...2022-07-2520 minFounder's FikaDos and Don'ts of Styled ShootsDeanna & Desiree talk about the things to consider for a successful styled shoot with other vendors. From navigating these professional relationships without stepping on toes to exclusive publication. Listen to avoid common pitfalls.
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Founder's FikaContracts on the Cheap are Never CheapOur clients often come to us in damage control mode. They need help because something has gone wrong and they need help navigating the path. Like insurance, the first time you read your contract should not be when you need to use it. Deanna & Desiree talk about some of the common mistakes we see on the internet when it comes to doing your contract yourself.
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Founder's FikaIntroducing Founder's FikaMeet your hosts, Deanna and Desiree. Two California licensed attorneys with a love for entrepreneurship, empowering women, and all things aesthetically pleasing. Follow us on Instagram for more @decosimolaw.creatives & @creatives.legal.resource.
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Women Of VideoDeana Blondell - Dream Big & Do What Makes You HappyDeana is a practicing witch, bird mom, and psychology nerd. She has a degree in psychology and though she loves learning about science, she believes there is more to life than we understand. Deanna has been interested in the paranormal, the universe and contemplating philosophical and existential questions her whole life, but her spiritual journey is a more recent one that she’s discovered over the last 4 years. Her Youtube channel has been a big part of her journey and she enjoys sharing information that has been helpful to her, that she knows someone else will also benefit from....2022-01-1225 min
The Allsorts PodcastCreating Real Change with Deanna Belleny LewisThere’s so much more to health than what grabs our attention these days (I mean … when can we stop talking about weight!?). That’s why I’m thrilled to bring you this episode with Deanna Belleny Lewis who has spent most of her career working in food policy and directly within community health. She once tried to get rid of BMI as a measure for food program funding and places her efforts instead on the social determinants of health. Everything from our economic stability to the way our communities are designed impacts our ability to be healthy. (Do you have...2021-07-2652 min
Sis You’re Doing OKI Never Thought it Would be Like This: The Road to Healing - PART TWO with Deanna JohnsonPART TWO: We are continuing the conversation with Deanna Johnson @braidsmadeperfect and @bmp_speaks. Last week we spoke about how she found out about the infidelity that had taken place in her marriage and how she missed and/or ignored the warning signs.This week we are talking about the implications this situation had on her mental health and some of the unhealthy coping strategies that she defaulted to.Deanna also shares how her faith and therapy are helping her to endure this leg of her healing journey with hope and p...2021-07-0648 min
Sis You’re Doing OKI Never Thought It Would be Like This - Part ONE with Deanna JohnsonThis week’s Guest is Deanna Johnson the founder of Braids Made Perfect @braidsmadeperfect. Creator of BMP Speaks @bmp_speaks and @bmp_academyShe specializes in braided styles, extensions and Holsem Locs (Human Hair Loc extensions) and is now teaching others do the same in through her BMP Academy. She also shares bits of her personal story on her BMP Speaks account, in hopes of encouraging other woman who may be in situations similar to the ones that she's been through.This week’s conversation is a heartfelt and honest reflection about how Deanna has been n...2021-06-2938 min
Best of the WWESTIndigenous Voices on Best of the WWESTJune here in Canada is National Indigenous History Month, and the team here at Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology would like to honour the fabulous Indigenous guests we have had on the podcast over the years. In this episode, we highlight some of the main points from their individual episodes, to celebrate their words of wisdom, to thank them for telling us about their struggles, and for teaching us about their lives and cultures. Featured in this episode are: Deanna Burgart P.Eng, Indigeneer Denise Williams, CEO, First Nations Technology Council D...2021-06-0841 min
Do You See?S2 02: 'Behind-the-Scenes' on The Bachelor and God's Timing with Deanna StaglianoDeanna Stagliano appeared on The Bachelor before becoming The Bachelorette on Season 4. She is the kindest person I know and has a heart of gold. In this episode, we have a very candid, honest conversation about her time on the show, the events that took place and everything that ultimately lead her to her now husband, Steven. Everything in life has its' timing and as Deanna says herself, "God's better is better than my better." As she navigates motherhood with two children, COVID closures and homeschooling, her transparency is admirable and I can't wait for you to join us...2020-09-2959 min
Disney DependentDuctTape, Woo-ooo!Episode 11! James and Sarah switch things up this week and bring a guest on the show. Desiree DeGregory is a former Disney cast member and she dishes out some stories from her time working at the park. You don't want to miss this one.
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An Empowered WomanDesiree interviews Deanna PepeLearn more about products that have been developed in Sweden and are safe, pure and natural. Deanna shares how you can also create an income opportunity with Arbonne, International. A very small investment for a great return. Contact her for free product samples.2011-03-1613 min