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Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Colostrum Harvesting with Elizabeth Montez ILC, IBCLCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.Elizabeth Montez ILC, IBCLC is our guest this month to talk about colostrum harvesting. It's popular on social media, but is there a harmful side to this practice?Elizabeth Montez, pronouns are she/her/kwe is a...2025-07-3011 min
Collective TalkLeaving a Legacy with Leah Thompson SmithThe Collective Talk with Rachelle FranceySeason 4 Rachelle Franceyhttps://www.instagram.com/kenziepoo/Leah Thompson Smithhttps://www.instagram.com/leahthosmith/Need prayer? Send us a message here https://www.theoceanschurch.com/contactStay Connected- Oceans Church: https://tinyurl.com/y9mdx8avOceans Church Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9llms4kOceans Church Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycnwmn67Mark Francey Instagram: https://tinyurl...2025-07-2647 min
Psycho TherapyHow Abusers Groom Their Inner Circle: A Conversation with Carson WeitnauerToday’s guest is Carson Weitnauer, a former team member at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). Carson joins me to talk about the open letter he wrote to Lori Anne Thompson a public apology for his role in enabling Ravi Zacharias and failing to see the truth sooner.In this conversation, we explore how powerful individuals often groom their supporters long before they ever groom their victims. Building credibility, loyalty, and layers of protection. Carson’s story is an example of what self-reflection, accountability, and repair can look like in the aftermath of abuse.Whether you’...2025-06-0452 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Low Milk Supply with Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCAEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.We are chatting all things low milk supply with Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA, co-author of Making More Milk.Lisa Marasco has been working with breastfeeding mothers for over 35 years and has been Internationally Board...2025-05-2110 min
Psycho TherapyLori Anne Thompson on Ravi Zacharias, Adult Grooming, and HealingIn this raw and deeply moving interview, survivor Lori Anne Thompson shares her personal story of being groomed and abused by Ravi Zacharias. While their relationship wasn’t formally pastoral counseling, it carried many of the same power dynamics—spiritual authority, trust, and vulnerability. Lori Anne reflects on the factors in her life that made her more susceptible to abuse, the manipulative tactics used under the guise of faith, and the systems that enabled it. We also confront the church’s role in victim-blaming and explore what authentic healing looks like after betrayal by a spiritual leader.2025-05-2048 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Triplets with Nichelle Clark, BS, IBCLC, IFC, HSCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month Nichelle Clark, BS, IBCLC, IFC, HSC will take us through her journey supporting a family with triplets born at 32 weeks.Nichelle Clark is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Infant Feeding Counselor (IFC), Holistic...2025-04-2310 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Burnout with Michelle WardEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month we talk about keeping our businesses going while working through burnout with small business coach Michelle Ward. Michelle Ward (she/her) is a business coachsultant (yup, she made up that term and is sticking with...2025-04-0410 min
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah RosemanFern LindzonFern Lindzon is a Canadian multi-style pianist, vocalist, composer and improvisor. She recently released a great album with her newjazz trio project Tryptique with Colleen Allen and George Koller ,and we’re featuring music from that album as well as some of her other work, including her Juno-nominated album Two Kites. We talked about her mother, the artist Rose Lindzon, many mentors and influences including Don Thompson, Alan Bern and Marilyn Lerner, and several of Fern’s projects including creating silent film music, Klezmer with the Sisters of Sheynville, and her new project of learning the expressive electronic instrument the...2025-02-251h 21
Empowered by HopeICU/NICU Survival: Mindset Tools from Coach & Medical Mom Leah DarrowSend us a text, we want to hear from you!Leah Darrow, renowned public speaker and mindset coach, joins Emily Whiting on the Empowered by Hope podcast to share her inspiring journey from faith-based public speaking to impactful mindset coaching. As mothers with children facing complex medical challenges, Leah and I connect deeply over our shared experiences in balancing personal passions with the demands of family life. Through her programs like Power Made Perfect and Motivated Mompreneur, Leah sheds light on how a Christ-centered approach can empower individuals to thrive and overcome life's obstacles.Leah...2025-02-1839 min
Hearing Jesus: Bible Study, Daily Devotional, Scripture, Faith, Hear from God, Bible, DevotionsYou Might Also Like: Good Game with Sarah SpainIntroducing I Try Not To Talk Trash with Claire Thompson from Good Game with Sarah Spain.Follow the show: Good Game with Sarah SpainClaire Thompson, defense(wo)man for Team Canada and the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL, joins Sarah to discuss balancing the demands of medical school and professional hockey, how she and the Canadians are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, and why she’s the ChatGPT of whatever team she’s on. Plus, being friends with the enemy, international adventures, and Sarah tries to get her to talk a little trash. Watch Claire and the Minnesota Frost! The...2025-02-1331 min
Chats with Kent C. DoddsNetworking Through Twitch with Leah ThompsonLeah Thompson, known online as LeahTCodes, shares her experience as a career switcher and how live streaming on Twitch became a vital part of her career journey. Leah explains how streaming not only helped her connect with others in tech but also directly led to job opportunities. Her talk at Epic WebConf will explore the unique value of Twitch for building professional relationships and standing out in the tech industry.Leah also touches on her love of math, her background as a high school teacher, and her passion for helping others break into tech. Whether you're looking...2025-01-2811 min
Side ProjectMath Quiz App with Leah ThompsonLeah Thompson drops by to talk about her math quiz app, being new to Laravel, and (yes) a pirate dating sim game.(00:00) - From Teacher to Developer: Leah's Journey
(03:23) - The 100 Devs Program: A New Beginning
(06:14) - Building the Math Quiz App: Concept and Challenges
(09:08) - Multiplayer Mode: Competing in Math
(12:06) - Learning Laravel: Overcoming Challenges
(14:54) - The Future of the Math Quiz App: Expanding Features
(20:28) - Reviving Old Projects
(21:17) - The Pirate Dating Sim Game
(24:23) - Challenges in Game Development
(24:37) - Dynamic Problem Generation in Math App
(28:06) - Grand Visions for the Math App
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Voices of the CodeMath Teacher to Web Dev with Leah ThompsonIn this episode, Leah Thompson shares her journey from being a math teacher to becoming a developer, her experiences with Laravel, and her transition into the tech community through Twitch streaming. She discusses the challenges she faced while learning Laravel, her experiences at Laracon, and her current project of building a multiplayer math quiz app. Leah emphasizes the supportive nature of the Laravel community and the resources she finds valuable for her learning. In this engaging conversation, Leah Thompson shares her journey from teaching to tech, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. The discussion covers...2024-11-1159 min
FitPet Boston TalksAlex Thompson - Tailwind Dog TrainingAlex owns Tailwind Dog Training on the South Shore in MA. In this episode - Leah, Lori and Alex discuss dog training and specifically, Alex's journey in training his new puppy Druid, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. It was great to sit with a fellow dog trainer and talk over recent handling experiences! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with your friends! Need dog training gear? Check out our Amazon Store for reccomendations: https://www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow Us! Alex - @Tailwind Leah - @fitpetboston2024-11-111h 00
Voted Least LikelyHope Mikal on Building a Business with EMPATHYThis week I sat down with Hope Mikal of Unicorn Marketing Co. We chatted about the importance of empathy in business, what REAL success looks like, and an emotion no other guest has brought up before (this conversation got me fired up!)
I am so honoured to have had the opportunity to chat with Hope about the ups and downs on entrepreneurship, and grateful for her holistic approach to business.
About Hope:
Hope Mikal is the CEO/Founder of Unicorn Marketing Co., a creative marketing agency focused on empowering female-led businesses and heart-centred...2024-10-3059 min
Chasing Trails PodcastExplore LornevilleIn this conversation, Brandon and Geoff welcome Leah Alexander and Adam Wilkins from Explore Lorneville, who share their experiences with trail running and the development of a popular trail system in Saint John New Brunswick. They discuss their personal journeys into running, the challenges of maintaining trails, and the importance of community involvement in preserving outdoor spaces. This conversation explores the journey of community engagement in trail building, the cultural shifts towards environmental stewardship, and the future of trail expansion in Lorneville. Leah and Adam discuss the importance of community involvement in maintaining and enhancing trails, the positive changes...2024-10-251h 13
Conversations with Musicians, with Leah RosemanOmo Bello: Celebrating African Art SongOmo Bello is an acclaimed French-Nigerian operatic soprano , and in this episode we are focussing on her newly-released album “African Art Song” on Somm recordings with pianist Rebeca Omordia. Many of you heard my episode this past summer with pianist and curator of the African Concert Series, Rebeca Omordia, and I’ll be linking that episode below for you.
Omo talked to me about overcoming shyness and stage fright, her childhood and university years in Lagos, Nigeria, and some of her mentors including Grace Bumbry and Thomas Quasthoff. I was fascinated to gain insights from her life as an oper...2024-10-211h 40
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah91 | Well hey there! (It's been a minute)We’re back! Did you miss us?We are reconnecting after a summer break where Leah was recovering from major back surgery, a significant event that shifted not just her physical circumstances but profoundly affected her approach to both life and business. Also, Annie reveals her previous mindset regarding health issues and the unrealistic standards she sets for herself, which led to detrimental consequences. The painful truth is that, too often, we delay seeking medical attention until our conditions require urgent action.“It’s...2024-10-0823 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahBonus | Tongue TiedEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we talked with Allison Alexander, LPN IBCLC about the contentious debate surrounding tongue tie. We explore the recent uproar ignited by a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which has set the la...2024-09-1005 min
Jesus Lovers' ClubPeace and Contentment | EP 13 | ft. Breanna ThompsonAt the heart of everything we're searching for is ultimately peace. We want contentment and satisfaction in something, but it's easy to think that "something" is found in material things versus the peace God offers us through His presence. It is possible to contain true peace and contentment in EVERY season, even in the middle of tough situations and hard places. Join the conversation to discover the peace that is absolutely available for you. Email me: leahgracerich@gmail.comJesus Lovers' Club Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2343060Personal Website: https://leahrich.org/2024-07-121h 04
The Charleston Diaries with Nicole FarinaThe Bestie Diaries (feat. Leah Thompson) | Ep. 29Nicole chats with her bestie of 20 years, Leah Thompson, to reminisce about their friendship and the shenanigans they've gotten into over the years, from their childhood antics to their adventures in Cape May and Charleston. The girls reflect on the importance of staying true to oneself and maintaining strong friendships as they navigate through different phases of life. Despite the upcoming change of Leah moving away, they express their unwavering bond and the certainty that their friendship will remain unchanged.
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Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Planning with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLCEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLC about planning. She dives into time blocking, setting priorities, learning to say no, and delegating.Each month we host a...2024-05-3005 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Reflux with Cathy Watson GennaEach month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about.This month, we got to chat with Cathy Watson Genna about reflux. She dives into what reflux is, the causes of reflux, and strategies for IBCLCs to support families when dealing with reflux....2024-04-2203 min
The Path of Least ExpectanceLeah (Thompson) Smith : Leaving a LegacyLeah was destined to be a surfer from day one. Growing up on Wrightsville Beach, her dad took her surfing any chance he got, his little buddy. Flash forward 20 years, she has traveled the world surfing and modeling for many big name surf brands from Sea Folly to RipCurl. And she is now about to launch her own swim wear brand Legacy the Label. As brand that "commits to produce innovative high quality swimwear with a purpose, pieces that are both luxurious and versatile, fashionable yet functional." At just 22 years old she is so wise beyond her ye...2024-04-1942 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah89 | Know What You Don't KnowToday we are discussing how hard it can be to keep up to date with all the new information that is thrown at us.Not to mention all the misinformation that is out there!Deciding what to implement in your lactation business and what you shouldn’t can cause such a headache.Listen in as we go down memory lane, reminiscing about our own learning adventures and the ever-present quest to fill our brains with more knowledge.2024-04-0932 min
Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and LeahPromo | Deeper Dive into Allergies with Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLCEach month, we host a Deeper Dive, which is a live Q& A with an expert in the field of lactation, business, or personal development. The following snippet is from our most recent Deeper Dive. This month, we got to meet with Hope Lima and we talked about all things allergies. Hope helped us understand what an IBCLC needs to know about allergies, the difference between intolerance and allergies, and symptoms to look for in infants. We hope you enjoy!Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect wit...2024-04-0103 min
Empowered by HopeEmbracing Life's Detours: A Mother's Journey of Hope and Kindness in Raising a Child with Special NeedsSend us a text, we want to hear from you!Imagine being 21 years old, newly married, in the middle of dental school and excited to start a family, then finding yourself in the NICU with your newborn for four months, completely unexpected. When life presented Leah Crum with the surprise of raising a daughter with extremely rare medical needs, she embraced it with resilience and hope. On our podcast, Leah shares her uplifting journey, revealing how she transformed her worldview to celebrate her daughter Camilla's unique milestones, rather than conform to societal expectations. Her story isn't just...2024-03-2855 min