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America In The MorningUkraine Meeting That Wasn't, Education Executive Orders, Durbin Leaving Senate, Remembering Pope FrancisToday on America in the Morning Ukraine In QuestionA gathering in London to find an end to the war in Ukraine did not go well, which included proposals Kyiv did not want, and concerns that the US would leave the equation altogether. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports what is clear is that the Trump administration’s patience is growing thin. Trump’s Oval Office CommentsUkraine was far from the only thing on President Trump’s mind yesterday. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on Trump’s many comment...2025-04-2441 min
Wheel Talk#295 - Craft Show Chaos: Managing the Busy SeasonRyan and Becca dive into the ups and downs of running their pottery businesses, sharing experiences from craft shows, strategies for managing busy seasons, and the nitty-gritty of pottery production. They swap tips on choosing the right art markets, keeping inventory in check, and making sure the hustle stays fun (and profitable). Plus, they chat about kiln maintenance, booth setups, and what makes different pottery events worth the effort.Maker of the MomentOliver Estes - @estes.ceramicsDonna Craven - @donnacravenpotteryListeners QuestionsOn this episode:How many markets...2025-03-221h 50
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsTeaching Accent Confidence: Creating an Impactful Course (Donna Durbin)Hear the intriguing journey of Donna Durbin, a pronunciation expert who transitioned from art to online teaching. Discover how she combines innovation and connection, offering tailored courses and global corporate support. She also emphasizes the importance of visibility and being bold in marketing.Donna Durbin is an artist and a Clear English Pronunciation Coach.In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Donna discuss:Donna’s journey from being an artist to developing online coursesThe importance of entrepreneurship and self-promotion in establishing a successful businessThe challenges and strategies in transitioning from in-person to online teachingHer focus on...2025-03-0328 min
Entrepreneurship by Design w/ Dr. CCrack the Code of American English PronunciationIn this must-watch episode, we sit down with Donna Durbin, the visionary founder of Clear English Coach, who has spent years helping foreign nationals naturalize their spoken English to be understood clearly by Americans. Donna's unique approach to language training isn't about learning more grammar- it's about refining pronunciation and communication to make a lasting impact.
With her rich background as a world traveler, artist, educator, and entrepreneur, Donna shares the personal journey that led her to discover the importance of pronunciation after a lightbulb moment to foster global communication success.
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2024-12-0240 min
MOJO: The Meaning of Life & BusinessGlobal Impact of English Pronunciation: Donna Durbin's Perspectives on Why English is So Difficult to PronounceWelcome to another episode of MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business. In this special episode, host Jennifer Glass engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest Donna Durbin, the founder of Clear English Coach, aiming to reduce accent bias and enhance global English communication. Together, they explore the complexities of spoken English, the challenges faced by non-native English speakers, and the significance of mastering articulation, intonation, and rhythm. From pronunciation variations to the impact of simple greetings on human connections, this engaging discussion delves into language, culture, and the pursuit of passion in a diverse, interconnected world. Join us...2023-12-121h 03
That's Good ParentingHow a Grandma Turned Her Grandson's Baby Talk Into a Hilarious Children's Book with Donna WatsonSend us a textListen to this episode, "How a Grandma Turned Her Grandson's Baby Talk Into a Hilarious Children's Book: "Conversations with Emari: What is Emari really saying?" with Donna Wason as Program Management Specialist and children's book author, Donna Watson joins Dori Durbin.Meet author Donna Watson, who shares the story behind her heartwarming children’s book inspired by her grandson Imari’s first year of babbling and milestones. She reads a hilarious excerpt depicting his feisty arrival into the world. We learn how Imari’s parents encouraged the book and about...2023-06-0720 min
UIndy's Potluck PodcastUIndy’s Potluck Podcast - SEASON 5 - EPISODE 1- Donna GordonIn this episode of the UIndy Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGLISH 479 students Sophia Atkinson, Abby Bailey, Sierra Durbin, Desteni Guidry, Sam Jackson, Alex Philips-Hedge, Ethan Thurston, and Dylan Torres interview the 2022 Whirling Prize winner. Etchings Press, a student-run publisher at University of Indianapolis, awards The Whirling Prize in Prose to a book that demonstrate an excellent and compelling response to a theme selected by students. The 2022 theme was Young Adults Exploring the Mysterious, and in this podcast, the student judges have a conversation with novelist Donna Gordon, author of the winning book, What Ben...2023-04-1846 min
mAke the grAde ExperienceEP. 138 | Donna Durbin
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Her hybrid, digital course the “ABC’s of an American Accent” is a highly personalized one year coaching program that transforms lives.
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Bio:
Donna Durbin moved 9 times by the 9th grade. Growing up as an “Air Force” kid, Donna knows about starting over, making friends and being the “new kid” in town and embracing change.
Her entrepreneurial life style started at 25 years old, when she bought her first house in Houston, TX...2022-01-1000 min
Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark ThompsonSenate Democrats In Conversation With the Black PressMark took a trip to Capitol Hill to meet with nearly HALF of Senate Democrats, for what was a productive round-table discussion between lawmakers and African American journalists. No topic was off limits in this intimate conversation, including discussion on the Coronavirus outbreak (made worse for Americans by Trump's incompetent mishandling, according to Sen. Schumer), the disparities in our health care system, problems and proposed changes to our criminal justice system, the 2020 election, reparations, and more. Senators in attendance: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Bob Casey, Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Catherine Cortez...2020-03-1352 min
Connected to Chicago with Bill CameronConnected To Chicago (03/06/2016)Bill Cameron interviews State's Attorney for Cook County, Anita Alvarez. She discusses her reelection campaign and answers the question "what's wrong with Kim Foxx?" She addresses why it took more than a year to indict the officer that shot Laquan McDonald. She also addresses other opponent Donna More, funding her own campaign, and Senator Durbin endorsing Kim Foxx.
Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, and Greg Hinz of Crain's Chicago Business. They discuss the recognition Greg received from the head of Crain's, the GOP resorting to jokes about certain candidate's "manhood", Donald Trump seems to...2016-03-0447 min