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BBB Sharing Master Touch Carpet Care: The Art Behind Carpet Cleaning with Jim GrahekCarpet cleaning is more than just removing stains—it’s about maintaining a healthy and comfortable living space! Jim Grahek, owner of Master Touch Carpet Care, shares his journey into the industry and the expertise he’s gained along the way. From understanding the differences between dry carpet cleaning and steam cleaning to the importance of trust and integrity when working in clients' homes, Jim provides insight into what makes a great carpet care professional.With years of experience, Jim explains why choosing the right cleaning method can make all the difference in preserving carpets and extending their...2025-03-0612 min
The Gift of Gab23. Mommy Makeover (Pt. 2)**Content Warning: This episode contains details of plastic surgery, plastic surgery recovery, medical terms, etc. If you find this kind of content is triggering or disturbing, maybe skip this one.**In Mommy Makeover (pt. 1), I dove into the 'why' behind my choice to have elective plastic surgery. I shared the process of preparing for my surgery as well as how the day of surgery went. Now, in Mommy Makeover (pt. 2), we talk about what happened AFTER surgery. **Note: This episode was recorded MONTHS ago and speaks from the perspective of my personal experience 9 weeks post-op.2024-11-1924 min
Money-HowBalkanomanija. Lekcije in pasti kopiranja portfeljev naložbVrnili se bomo v leto 2005, 2006, 2007, ko je bila evforija na borzi na vrhuncu. Doživljali smo balkanomanijo. Zadeva je bila tako vroča, da smo lahko celo gledali TV-oddajo Portfelj na TV Papriki. Vsebine oziroma portfelji iz te oddaje so se redno objavljale tudi v Financah in reviji Moje finance.Z voditeljem TV-oddaje Portfelj Brankom Železnikom, ki je bil tudi analitik in upravljavec premoženja, smo obudili spomin na evforijo tistega časa in dragocene lekcije, ki nam lahko koristijo še danes. Vrednosti številnih naložb, ki so se objavljale v teh portfeljih, so po borznem zlomu upadle za 80 al...2024-04-041h 05The Gift of Gab22. Mommy Makeover (Pt. 1)In Episode 22 of The Gift of Gab, I go into detail about my recent mommy makeover. Everything from my 'why' behind choosing to invest in elective surgery, to a step by step on how surgery day went, to the changes I'm already feeling in my life being only a few weeks (not even) post op.On deck for the next episode will talk about recovering from the procedure what I would recommend to others to prepare for this or any other similar procedure.The Gift of Gab can be streamed anywhere you listen to podcasts!2024-02-2027 minThe Gift of Gab21. Life LatelyHappy 2024 everyone! It's been a while. Since deciding to take a podcasting break in the month of December, I have been in a state of consumption. And when I say that, I don't mean just food. I mean taking in content, art from other creators, diving into shows, and even reading a few books (which I'm super proud of)!But I'm back for a super speedy episode which I recorded in one take and minimal editing. So when you sit down for this 15(ish) minute life update from me, know that you're getting the real, r...2024-02-0115 minThe Gift of Gab20. Celebrating a Successful Twenty Episodes of the Gift of GabI cannot believe I've writing an episode description for my 20th episode of Gift of Gab. I've been spending the week reminiscing on this podcasting journey and took some extra time to reflect on how this all started and how far this project has come. My ONLY goal for this hobby project was to publish 13 episodes. I heard a stat somewhere.. probably TikTok.. that 90% of podcasts fail or fade within the first 12 episodes. So that was my plan. ✨ Get to 13 episodes and be in that top 10% of podcast creators ✨But her...2023-12-0129 minThe Gift of Gab19. Crafting Community: A Deep Dive into Collaborative Learning with Dr. Mary WorleyAlright students! Class is in SESSION!Join me as I sit down with Dr. Mary Worley, a seasoned communications professor at UW-Eau Claire, to talk social media education for the future professional communicators of the working world and her innovative approach to teaching. In this episode you'll hear us discuss how she engages students in the learning process for the sheer joy of knowledge acquisition. Dr. Worley shares her insights on co-creating a dynamic learning experience and fostering collaborative learning environments. She also discusses her teaching strategy which utilizes modern, purpose-driven learning to create deliverables t...2023-11-161h 01The Gift of Gab18. Time IS Money: A Conversation with Financial Expert, Ben CooperDisclaimier: Strategies and topics discussed on this podcast are not financial advice and are for informational purposes only, and listeners should seek professional guidance for their unique situations. Join us for a deep dive into the world of money management and financial expertise in this one-hour podcast episode. We've got Ben Cooper in the hot seat, tackling the big questions about your financial health. Ben Cooper is a financial expert with one of the largest wealth managers in Minnesota. Ben centers his services around growing the wealth of individuals, families, and business owners h...2023-11-0900 minThe Gift of Gab17. Wildly Entertaining, Wildly Educational: An Interview with Social Pro, Sarah SoutherlandI think I've met my Oklahoma soulmate in fellow Social Media Professional, Sarah Southerland. When you think of fun, witty content online, the first brand to pop into your head is likely not a government agency. But the Oklahoma Deptartment of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC for my own sanity) is knocking it out of the park. In this episode, you'll meet and hear from Sarah Southerland who is the brains behind the clever content on ODWC'S channels. And it's literally just her. She is the social team. The content she puts...2023-11-0249 minThe Gift of Gab16. Chasing Joy with Kelsey FinnvikThis episode is all about celebrating your authentic self and celebrating joy in everyday, seemingly ordinary moments!Fitness friend, Kelsey Finnvik, has a contagious positivity and I couldn't be more proud to know her.Kelsey and I covered a lot of ground on this episode but what you can expect to hear from us includes:- Kelsey's career journey, full circle moments, and coming back to your passions.- Chasing moments of joy and giving others pieces of that goodness.- The power of supportive communities.- The importance of rest...2023-10-261h 05The Gift of Gab15. A Social Media Sing-a-Long with Special Guest, Erin O'DonnellThis episode.. dare I say with Halloween just around the corner.. was an absolute TREAT!Social Media professional and prior teammate of mine, Erin O'Donnell, joined me for an amazing conversation focusing on early careers in social media.We hear from Erin about her career journey into her social profession, her tips for tools budding social pros should take time to study and learn, a brief detour into horror films, and back to her hopes and dreams for the future of the social media professional space. You can feel Erin's passion and energy...2023-10-2054 minThe Gift of Gab14. "Become a Digital Chameleon" and Other Advice from GabbyI recently had the pleasure of visiting Dr. Mary Worley and one of her communications classes at UW-Eau Claire alongside Jennifer Radke, SMS, and CEO of the National Institute of Social Media (NISM). During our visit, Jennifer and I answered some burning questions from the future generation of communicators and professional marketers. I figured, why only indulge the live audience? While they heard it first-hand, here's a brief recap of the discussion. As always, if this inspired additional questions or curiosities, DM them to @giftofgab.podcast and I'll do my best to make a future e...2023-10-1317 minThe Gift of Gab13. Taking Messy Action: A Conversation with Social Pro, Jenny Burnham (@socialreeltor)The internet can be a terrifying place.. but it can also be a place to make amazing new connections. This episode is evidence of the latter.In episode 13, two elder millennials -- myself and guest Jenny Burnham -- who have never met or spoken before (except over insta DMs) connect to chat all things social!From her beginnings as a real estate agent, to launching her social media agency, Jenny takes us through her career transition journey and shares life lessons she's learned along the way.We cover:- where...2023-10-0643 minThe Gift of Gab12. From Passion to Profession: Orlando Rodriguez's Social Media JourneyBuckle in, folks!This episode might seem long, but it's PACKED with surprise insights and captivating conversation and it's worth every second to listen.I had the pleasure of interviewing Orlando Rodriguez, a true multi-passionate professional currently working in the world of social media. Orlando brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table, having worked with a multitude of prominent brands in the industry. But not only that, Orlando generously shares his career journey and speaks about his transition from working within the school systems, to his start in digital marketing...2023-10-011h 19The Gift of Gab11. New Job, Who Dis?I've been keeping a secret! My 'in-between' is OVER!Before Labor Day I was offered and accepted a new role with Sprout Social as a Strategic Services Consultant. I'll be starting work with the Sprout Social Professional Services team on Monday, October 2nd.I'm beyond thrilled to have not only a new job but a new job I'm EXCITED about. Yes, there were other opportunities. Yes, those teams seemed like they had great people to work with. And yes, I would have done a good job in those roles. But this.. this role.. felt...2023-09-2727 min
Candid CareS1-E6: 10th Annual Healthcare Defense Symposium Recap: Senior Living & Social ServicesIn this episode of the Candid Care podcast, we share exclusive insights from M3 Insurance’s recent Healthcare Defense Symposium. This symposium brought together healthcare providers, attorneys, and insurance carriers, all with a shared mission to exchange experiences and knowledge aimed at strengthening defense strategies for senior living and social services providers.
M3 host Marleah Keuler Grahek is joined by special guests Crystal Miller from Frontida Assisted Living and Emily Koch from Illuminus as they collectively share a recap and key themes from the day. These include the current landscape of liability claims within the senior living and...2023-09-2731 minThe Gift of Gab10. What the heck does a Social Media Professional do all day?If you google, "When was social media born?" one of the top results will tell you 1997. That means if the oldest social media platform (Six Degrees according to this google result -- which is no longer functioning) were a person, it would be 26 years old.Even LinkedIn, founded in 2002, is 22 years old. But even with twenty-plus years of existence, there are still plenty of people -- some of whom work in the marketing field -- who don't know what a social media professional does all day. To me, this is shocking. So let...2023-09-1424 min
Candid CareS1-E5: Unpacking Employment Arbitration Agreements in the Long Term Care IndustryIn this insightful episode of the Candid Care Podcast, attorney Tom O’Day from Husch Blackwell takes a seat with your host Marleah Keuler Grahek to discuss employment arbitration agreements. Tune in to explore the connection between the surge in employment-based lawsuits and the prevalence of arbitration agreements in the workplace.
Tom O’Day guides us through the maze of potential advantages and disadvantages associated with arbitration agreements. Whether you’re a leader or HR professional in the long term care industry, or simply curious about the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, this episode is a must-listen!
...2023-09-1424 minThe Gift of Gab9. An Honest (and Mouthwatering) Conversation about Social Media Influencers with Special Guest, Chelsea aka @HungryGirl_MPLSInfluencer.It's a term all social media users have become all too familiar with. It's also a highly sought after job title for the up and coming young adults. But what does it actually take to become an influencer?I had the honor of interviewing Chelsea, aka @HungryGirl_MPLS, who has grown her instagram channel to roughly 12.7k followers over the last 6.5 years. Her channel features some of the most mouthwatering photos of food and drinks (seriously.. you want a food recommendation.. stop reading this and go follow her) and also highlights hidden gem destinations and...2023-09-0740 minThe Gift of Gab8. LinkedIn Tips for Job SeekersRaise your hand if you've been personally victimized by the "Thank you for your interest in our open role but we've chosen to move forward with other candidates" email?If your hand is raised, this episode is for you!From what is happening on the back-end of social media platforms to best practices in building an engaged community online, in this 30 minute episode, I give specific and easy steps to help you get noticed while working to land your next gig. Additional resources mentioned in the episode:Book your LinkedIn Audit + Brand C...2023-08-3129 minThe Gift of Gab7. Enjoying the 'In-Between' and Embracing My Season of SlowIn this episode of the Gift of Gab, I'm a solo act and I spend my time sharing what life has been like since my role elimination. Spoiler alert, I'm loving this slow living life.I share some lessons learned and reflections as I try to battle my natural hustle mentality and embrace what I've coined as 'My Season of Slow'. Rarely -- if ever -- are we given the opportunity in life to actually pause.. and breathe.. and slow the hell down.I'm leaning into this opportunity and learning a lot about m...2023-08-2421 minThe Gift of Gab6. Agency, Freelance and Cooperate, OH MY! Social Media Profession Deep Dive and Career Advice with Special Guest, Steve RetkaWisdom galore from social media pro, industry peer and friend, Steve Retka, on this episode of the Gift of Gab. Steve brings a powerful perspective with his professional experience in working on all sides of social media. From his agency beginnings to freelance work and ultimately landing in his current role with corporate, Steve weaves practical insights into the storytelling of his career journey.If you're interested in transitioning into a professional social media role, get a pen and paper and get ready to take notes!We talk about the variety of ways t...2023-08-1757 min
Candid CareS1-E4: Navigating Workforce Challenges and Purpose-Driven Growth in Senior Living & Social ServicesIn this episode of the Candid Care Podcast, M3 CEO Mike Victorson joins hosts Sara Kekula and Marleah Keuler Grahek for a thought-provoking conversation diving into the critical workforce challenges facing the long term care industry.
Victorson highlights the significance of instilling middle management in small teams to drive big results. He also discusses the importance of teaching soft skills to management teams and why prioritizing purpose can impact organizational growth.
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Please Note: This podcast and the recommendations throughout are not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied u...2023-08-1716 minThe Gift of Gab5. Career Growth, Imposter Syndrome and Staying Curious: A Conversation with Jennifer Strecker"Gardening in a lot of ways is like social media. You're constantly learning and experimenting and every year is so different. Every year you get a little bit better but every year you're thrown a lot of curveballs." Jennifer StreckerIn this conversation, I catch up with prior co-worker, friend, and social media professional, Jennifer Strecker who has led a successful and colorful career in social media with a Fortune 500 bank!My level of fandom for Jennifer becomes very clear in the first few minutes of this episode and she's earned every ounce of it.2023-08-1139 minThe Gift of Gab4. Seeking Therapy, Prioritizing Self Care & Making Mental Shifts After Transitioning to Parenthood with Katrina HetkeWelcome to our latest episode, where we delve into the vital topics of therapy, mental health, and self-care in the context of parenthood. Our guest, Katrina Hetke, a licensed therapist, joins us to share her expertise and insights on navigating the journey of parenthood while prioritizing self-care and making essential mental shifts. During our conversation, we explore the challenges many parents face, such as mom guilt and the adjustments during the 4th trimester. We shed light on the significance of seeking therapy as a valuable resource for support, growth, and personal transformation. Join us as...2023-08-0331 min