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BRAINLANDFRANKENSTEIN DISASSEMBLED: The remarkable life of Mary Shelley.Fiona Sampson's probing biography of Mary Shelley is the first of a trilogy of biographies of 19th century writers of the romantic period. After sharing her approach to biography, Fiona talks about Mary's famous parents: Mary Wollstonecraft, influential philosopher and educator, who died of puerpural fever shortly after Mary's birth, and William Godwin and radical philosopher. We discuss the intellectual household in which she became a precociously intelligent child, her reading that included key 'natural philosophers, of the day, two long childhood trips that found their way into 'Frankenstein', her elopement at 16 with philandering poet Shelley, the ever-present step-sister...
2026-02-021h 08
A Cup of Tea with Mary B#45 Finding My Beach with Raquel Batista (Part 2)In this continuation of Raquel Batista’s inspiring journey, we hear more about her life after leaving the corporate world. How Raquel rebuilt from scratch: launching businesses, navigating Portugal’s “resistance test,” and learning to live in alignment. She shares how she overcame self-doubt and discovered her “I found my beach” moment, a life filled with joy, balance, and purpose.Follow Raquel on socials here: LinkedInFacebookInstagramTiktokSend Mary B a message hereThank you so mu...
2025-10-1342 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#45 Walking Away At The Top with Raquel Batista (Part 1)Raquel Batiste climbed to the top of Portugal’s high finance world, but success came at the cost of burnout, boundaries, and self-worth. In this episode, she shares the moment she walked away, while pregnant with her third child, and why that decision became her greatest act of courage.This episode is the first of a two-part series, packed with golden nuggets of wisdom to inspire you on your own path of reinvention.Follow Raquel on socials here: LinkedInFacebookInstagram
2025-10-0621 min
Today in Running HistoryAugust 21, 1985 - Mary Decker-Slaney breaks mile world record in 4:16.71Today is Thursday, August 21, 2025, and on this day in 1985, Mary Decker-Slaney broke the women’s world record in the mile, further cementing her place as the most accomplished American female middle-distance runner of the 20th century.
In this episode, we will learn more about running prodigy Mary Decker-Slaney, who did SO much more within her decades-long career than simply fall at the 1984 Olympics, as we covered on August 10th.
2025-08-2412 min
Today in Running HistoryAugust 10, 1984 - clash between Mary Decker & Zola Budd during Olympic 3,000m finalToday is Sunday, August 10th, 2025 and on this day in 1984, American Mary Decker and South African Brit Zola Budd collided during the 3,000m final at the Olympics in Los Angeles, leading to Decker dropping out and Budd fading to 7th place.
In this episode, we’ll discuss the backgrounds of both Decker and Budd, learn how the race and fall played out, and then pivot from heartbreak to victory as I interview Lynn Kanuka, the Canadian underdog who seized the opportunity to become an Olympic medalist.
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2025-08-1134 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#44 Survival and Success with Anel ImanbayIn this heartfelt episode of A Cup of Tea with Mary B, I sit down with the inspiring Anel Imanbay to explore her extraordinary journey across countries, careers, and courageous new beginnings.Born a nomad in Kazakhstan, Anel carved her path from studying financial economics in the UK to a thriving career at Ernst & Young. She then pivoted into education, rose to lead departments at Miniclip (a global gaming company) and even won the L’Oréal Brandstorm competition in Portugal.But it was a near-death experience with sepsis after childbirth in Namibia that changed eve...
2025-07-2137 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#43 Reclaiming Your Voice with Tova LeighIn this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Tova Leigh—author, performer, storyteller, and fierce champion of female truth-telling—for a raw, funny, and deeply affirming conversation about womanhood, motherhood, and reclaiming our voices.From her beginnings as a lawyer to becoming a powerful voice on social media with over 2.2 million followers, Tova shares her journey of reinvention and how owning her stories helped her heal, connect, and thrive.We talk about the moments that changed everything:🎙️Writing her first viral blog post while drowning in the chaos of early motherhood🎙️Publishing her new book G...
2025-06-2440 min
PoppStarTalkGossip Columnist Rona BarrettSHE MADE FRIENDS AND SHE MADE ENEMIES. CONTROVERSIAL COLUMNIST RONA BARRETT CALLED ‘EM LIKE SHE SAW ‘EM IN PRINT, TV AND MORE. BUT THERE IS ANOTHER SIDE THAT WILL SURPRISE YOU ON POPP STAR TALK.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/poppstartalk/exclusive-content
2025-04-2535 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#42 Reinventing Life: From Tech to Fitness with Sherry Seeton In this episode I sit down with Sherry Seeton, co-founder of Fitqor and founder of Cascais International Women in Business, to discuss her incredible journey of reinvention—one that will inspire you to take charge of your health, career, and future.Originally from Massachusetts, USA, Sherry talks about the bold decision she and her family made to leave behind their fast-paced American lifestyle for a healthier, more balanced life in Portugal. From navigating cultural shifts to redefining work-life balance, she shares insights on the transition and the motivations behind it.Her biggest transformation, however, came aft...
2025-03-1844 min
Resume Assassin UnfilteredHow to Boost Your On-Camera Confidence with Emmy Award-Winner Kerry BarrettEver feel stiff, awkward, or just plain uncomfortable on camera? You’re not alone. Even Emmy-winning journalist Kerry Barrett once avoided the camera at all costs. But now, she’s an expert at helping people show up powerfully on video—whether it’s for job interviews, content creation, or Zoom calls. In this episode, she shares the insider techniques that transformed her own confidence and can do the same for you.Kerry reveals the small but powerful tweaks that make a huge difference, like looking at the camera lens (not yourself), dialing up your energy b...
2025-03-0336 min
Radiant Mom Rising| Grow Your Business, Honor Motherhood & Thrive in Entrepreneurship Without BurnoutEmbrace Movement: Empowering Moms with Fitness Wisdom from Jana BarrettSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of Radiant Mom Rising, Mary Dibble welcomes fitness and movement coach Jana Barrett, who shares her journey from being a full-time mom to empowering women through exercise. Jana emphasizes the importance of fitting daily exercise into a busy schedule and tailoring fitness routines to align with one’s hormonal cycles and unique physiology. She discusses her transition to functional training and the benefits of short, potent workouts. Jana also highlights the significance of exercise in enhancing mental and emotional resilience, preventing chronic diseases, and promoting overall well-being. This episode is...
2025-02-1357 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#41 Flourish: Life after Corporate with Jill Murdoch (part 2)In this continuation of Jill Murdoch’s inspiring journey, we dive even deeper into her transition from 28 years in the corporate world to launching her dream venture, Flourish.In this live audience episode, Jill shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that shaped her path—and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. It’s a story of courage, reinvention, and embracing life’s experiments. 🌱 You’ll be inspired by Jill’s mindset shift as she’s learnt to embrace discomfort, approach her new journey with joy, and silence her inner critic.If you’re ready to find...
2024-12-1732 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#40 Flourish: Life After Corporate with Jill Murdoch (Part 1)In this special live-audience episode, I share the joy of celebrating a client’s dream come true! Join me as I sit down with Jill Murdoch, an inspiring entrepreneur who transitioned from 28 years in the corporate world to launching her dream space, Flourish.We laugh, reflect, and uncover the wisdom from her incredible journey, touching on themes of resilience, reinvention, and pursuing your passions. This episode is the first of a two-part series, packed with golden nuggets of wisdom to inspire you on your own path of transformation.Send Mary B a message here...
2024-12-0228 min
Truth Jihad RadioRalph Cinque on "Dovey's Promise" (JFK-assassination-related feature film)Rumble link Bitchute linkDirector Ralph Cinque discusses his new film Dovey's Promise. He writes:"The murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer and subsequent trial of Raymond Crump are a buried part of American history and a forbidden segment of the JFK assassination saga. What the government tries to claim is that Dovey Roundtree was a great woman, deserving of much praise, but she was wrong about this, that Raymond Crump was guilty, and he only got off because there was a lack of physical evidence against him. But, that is not true, as my film d...
2024-11-211h 00A Cup of Tea with Mary B#39 Navigating Life’s CrossroadsIn this episode, I reflect on the significant life events I’ve experienced over the last three decades. From navigating infertility and divorce to shifting careers, leaving the corporate world, becoming a mother in my late 40s, and relocating across three countries and two continents, I’ve faced and embraced many of life’s crossroads.Discover how ‘life quakes’ can be transformative events, encouraging you to embrace new opportunities and growth. How do you see the next 40 years of your 'miracle in motion' life unfolding?Send Mary B a message...
2024-10-2108 min
All Girls SchoolSeason 2, Episode 3: Melissa PatrickIn this empowering episode, join our host Victoria Barrett in a captivating conversation with Melissa Patrick, a retired US Army Colonel and a proud alumna of Mary Baldwin College's class of 1978. Spending the majority of her childhood in Staunton, Virginia, where her father served as a chemistry professor at Mary Baldwin, Melissa shares her journey as one of the first women to attend a ROTC class at the Virginia Military Institute. Delving into the evolution of cherished Mary Baldwin traditions like Apple Day, Melissa reflects on the changes since her time as a student. Tune in to hear Melissa's...
2024-02-121h 08
Tuna SandwichSPOOKY SEASON: Bloody MaryToday on Tuna Sandwich, we call upon the ancient ritual of Catoptromancy to summons Bloody Mary through the mirror.Written & Produced by Rachel BarrettMusic by https://www.purple-planet.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2607 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#38 The Science of Finding Happiness with Sha-En YeoWe delve into the incredible journey of Sha-En Yeo, a former lonely and bullied child who defied the odds to become a 2-time TEDx speaker, a Positive Psychology expert, LinkedIn Asia's Top Mental Health Advocate and Singapore’s 1st Happiness Scientist.We explore the pivotal moment that changed Sha-En's life, when her teacher encouraged her with simple but empowering words, which led to her embarking on a journey to discover her true purpose.Prepare to be inspired as Sha-En shares her insights and lessons in this captivating podcast episode. Discover how you too can embrace ha...
2023-06-0537 min
Cover to Cover with Mary Elizabeth JacksonE. Barrett La Mont-The Things I Meant To SayAbout poet Barrett La Mont
A native Californian, Mr. La Mont now makes his home in Oregon. He attended Santa Monica High School,
Santa Monica College and went on to study at UCLA. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
After his service duties were completed, he prepared for a career in banking and real estate appraising. For a
time, he also worked as a “background actor” in Hollywood for several film and television productions. He has
been a writer all his life, particularly drawn to c...
2023-06-0124 min
Walking On AirEndurance Nordic walking with Peter BarrettToday I am speaking to Peter Barrett about endurance Nordic Walking. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast, having competed and participated in outdoor sports throughout his life. He has taken part in many marathons, half marathons, mountain marathons and endurance challenges and has trained and helped many athletes to achieve their own PBs and goals. He has also organised many race and challenge events. Peter took up nordic walking over 10 years ago, inspired by seeing people use walking poles in an efficient and effective manner and he and his wife, Suzy, are currently putting plans together for a N...
2023-05-2425 min
The SIXCOMMS PodcastEpisode 36 Communicating Compassionately with Ourselves with Mary BarrettSend us a textMary says: “If you imagine yourself as the battery of a mobile phone, you wouldn’t dream of not charging that mobile phone every day, but how often are we being pro-active about charging ourselves?” And, “it’s not being sel-fish to take care of ourselves it is being self-full” and the more we communicate compassionately with ourselves, the better chance we have to communicate compassionately with others. Mary shares how we can manage our energy on a day-to-day basis and she talks about the four rooms of view that we need to be mi...
2023-05-1932 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#37 When Things Go 'Wrong' In Life: Lessons From My Auntie NellieIn this episode I want to share with you a story about my Auntie Nellie. Her life’s path may have been chosen for her but she lived it with positivity and sunshine.I want to tell you about how she went from being a Convent Nun to driving a pimped up Ford Escort!She certainly sowed the seeds of greatness for me, and even today her legacy lives on in the younger generations of our family.You’ll soon hear how having trust in the universe/faith/belief can mean that “life is hap...
2023-04-0908 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#36 From Scared to Empowered With One Simple ToolIn this episode, I talk about a time when I was scared. I'm not talking about being afraid of heights or being terrified by a horror movie. I’m referring to how a new and exciting business opportunity led to knots in my stomach. How my loud inner chatter was there knocking my confidence and making me feel apprehensive about stepping out of my comfort zone. I want to tell you how I turned this limiting feeling around and kept my courage through it. Maybe it will inspire you to do the same when faced with new opportunities in li...
2023-03-1308 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#35 Believe in Yourself and Ignite Your Passion with Katie HassonA passion for coaching led my next guest to create a life-changing global coaching movement within a large bank. The amazing Katie Hasson is sharing her ambitious journey, where a desire to carve out her own career and a ‘fundamental grit and goal around coaching' has meant Katie has achieved the extraordinary. Her project IGNITE, an internal executive coaching team at Standard Chartered Bank, is successfully fulfilling her mission to democratise coaching, as well as creating a massive impact. It’s a wonderful story proving that when you believe in yourself, anything is possible.Send Mary B a me...
2023-02-1342 min
CAREER-VIEW MIRROR - biographies of colleagues in the automotive and mobility industries.Side Mirror: Mary Barrett, The Mind Coach on empowering mind mastery and taking ownership of your career.In this episode Mary blends sharing some of her own successful international career journey with multiple golden nuggets of advice and resources to help you master your self and own your future. I hope you found some helpful points to reflect on and more importantly act on. As Mary says, quoting Susan Jeffers, "Feel the fear and do it anyway!" Contact Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-barrett/ Email: mary@marybarrett.global Website: https://marybarrett.global Listen to the launch episode of A Cup o...
2023-01-301h 12A Cup of Tea with Mary B#34 Bouncing Back from Burnout with Elika TaskerIf you’re lacking energy, constantly getting sick and feeling unmotivated then my podcast guest Elika Tasker is an incredible resource. She is a passionate nutrition and energy Coach who has been on her own healing journey following two burnouts. It's an inspirational journey of self-discovery, through corporate and entrepreneurial life, where Elika authentically shares the lessons she’s learnt and what she’s still learning on the way. A truly fascinating conversation about how we all need to have self-compassion and work holistically on ourselves to truly feel aligned with our soul’s desires.Send Mary B a mess...
2023-01-1645 min
Paranormally BlondeDr Mary Barrett - Life of a PsychicDr. Mary Barrett joins the Blondes to discuss the day in the life of a psychic medium, master hypnotist, reiki master, and author. Dr. Barrett is back on the scene with events and investigations. How does she use her gifts to enhance these experiences? Does she have one gift she likes to use more than the others? Can hypnosis help reach what's behind the veil? Come with your questions, comments, or a "hello", we look forward to always seeing YOU!
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2023-01-101h 04
Whispers From The Dark - CAPS094 Dr. Mary Barrett Psychic Medium, Master HypnotistThis weeks guest is Dr. Mary Barrett, Psychic Medium, Master Hypnotist, Reiki Master, Ordained Minister. Master Life Coach, NeuroLinguistic Practitioner and Author. Mary is truly a jack of all trades, and a wonderful wealth of knowledge and information. You're going to love this one!
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2022-12-261h 10
Slice of Murder: A True Crime PodcastSlice #14: The Odd Case of Mary DayMary Day was a 13-year-old girl from Seaside, California, who disappeared in 1981. Her parents claimed she ran away, while investigators were determined to prove that she was murdered. In 2003, twenty-two years after her disappearance, a woman came forward claiming to be the runaway Mary Day. However, she had almost no memories of her childhood, especially from when she was 13 or younger. So…was Mary Day murdered, or did she really run away and return 22 years later?Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mary-day-suspected-murder-victim-back-dead-dna-48-hours/
2022-11-291h 16
A Sacrifice of Praise“Eve's Daughter Mary Has Opened Your Mouth”: A Conversation With Susan Ashbrook HarveyAmy and Richard talk to Brown University’s Susan Ashbrook Harvey about her work, including liturgical aesthetics in late antiquity, and how St. Ephraim the Syrian’s choirs of women in fourth century Edessa might be helpful models for us today.
Show Notes:
Extract from Jacob of Serug’s Homily on St. Ephraim the Syrian [Hyperlink to the pdf which is attached to the email]
More of Susan Ashbrook Harvey’s Work:
Music as Liturgy: Models from Ancient Syriac Christianity:
ISOCM Presentation
ISOCM Publication
Performance as Exegesis: Women’s Liturgical Choirs in Syriac Tradition
On Mary’s Voice: Gendered Words in Syriac Ma...
2022-08-1200 min
Doctrine 4 Doxology (formerly "Bear Christianity")Marian Dogmas Part 2: Immaculate Conception and Bodily Assumption of MaryThis is my final episode concentrated on Roman Catholicism. I discuss the dogmas of Mary's Immaculate Conception and her Bodily Assumption. I also give some examples of Roman Catholic Typology arguments regarding Mary. They say Mary is the "new or second Eve" and also that Mary is the new "Ark of the Covenant." Are these legitimate interpretations from Scripture?ResourcesIneffabilis DeusMunificentissimus DeusCatholic Answers Tract: Immaculate Conception and AssumptionCatholic Answers: "How to Defend the Immaculate Conception" by Jimmy AkinCatholic Answers: "Mary, the New...
2022-08-0956 minDoctrine 4 Doxology (formerly "Bear Christianity")Marian Dogmas Part 1: Mary, Mother of God and Mary's Perpetual VirginityThere are 4 Marian Dogmas of The Roman Catholic Church. In this episode I discuss the first 2. Mary is called "Theotokos", which is Greek for "Mother of God". The Roman Catholic Church also teaches Mary was the "Ever-Virgin", also known as the Perpetual Virgin.ResourcesProtoevangelium of JamesEx-Nun on the Worship of MaryMother of Perpetual Help PrayerThe Roman Catholic Controversy by Dr. James WhiteMy Friend’s Podcast“Andrew’s Daily Five” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old...
2022-08-0250 minDoctrine 4 Doxology (formerly "Bear Christianity")Veneration and Prayer to Mary and the Saints. Latria vs. Dulia. Is this Biblical?I give a brief biography of Jacques Lafevre. Then I move onto to explaining why Catholics have statues, images, and relics as part of their worship. Catholics do not "worship" Mary and the Saints. Rather, they "venerate" them. This is explained by Catholics by separating latria and dulia. Latria is service given only to God. Dulia is service which can be given to God, but can also be given to Mary and the Saints. I argue this distinction of latria and dulia is not Biblical. I then share some prayers offered to Mary.ResourcesCanon+...
2022-07-2647 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#33 Understanding Your Values with Mary BarrettWhen was the last time you had a good cry? I mean the ones where you sob so hard your shoulders shudder and you end up with panda eyes? I love a good cry, or as my hero Oprah calls it, an 'ugly cry'. When something happens or someone says something that makes you extremely upset. Find out how how our values and beliefs shape our lives and how you can better align them plus very critically what to do if they get crossed.If you'd like to learn more about your own v...
2022-05-1611 min
The Kerry Barrett ShowEpisode 7 - Mary Henderson: How to turn your service, expertise or product into a program“The key word is scalability. I think we need to look at it from the point of commercialization. Most of my clients are creating programs that sell for 10, 20, 50 or $70,000.”- Mary Henderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-2540 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#32 A Man Is Not A Plan with Batya ShulmanJoin me and Batya Shulman, Financial Advisor and Partner at Select Investors, as she shares why she is so passionate about empowering women to obtain financial independence and freedom. Hear about her personal journey leading her into a career in financial investment advice and how she found her purpose in life in her 40s. Batya shares why some women don't take care of themselves financially, her three pillars of wellbeing and we talk about the age spectrum of investment from young career women to the financial challenges of divorce. This episode is filled wit...
2022-04-1135 min
Let's Get MysticalA Friendly Chat with Medium Mary BarrettThe hostesses are an unprepared mess this week, creating a shorter episode than usual. Genevieve hasn’t been watching television due to her hectic schedule, but she does have a few books to mention, including an audiobook.
There’s yet another singing performance by Lynn, and the listeners get to see the true craziness that occurs when these two get together when Genevieve decides not to edit out the mess that they make.
Among the chaos sits a friendly chat (that Lynn is part of, believe it or not!) with the Spooky Special Guest, Psychic Medi...
2022-03-2546 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#31 Keep on Swimming with Maria Frances MarinayJoin me and Maria Frances Marinay, Co Founder of beige. social, a social media agency helping conscious brands build strong, engaged communities online. Born in the Philippines, Maria's entrepreneurial spirit started young when she created a chocolate business with her hard working mum. Not a fan of being in the limelight selling, Maria's introverted nature led her to a love of social media. Hear all about her journey, how she overcame the hardships of visa challenges, burnout and anxiety but always had her mums voice in the background encouraging her. It really demonstrates the legacy thinking of resilience and...
2022-03-1435 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#30 Cultivating Well Being with Angela FouldsJoin me and Angela Foulds, The Coach Connector and Founder of The Power Within, a business where potential clients are matched with her pool of experienced and highly qualified Coaches. Listen to Angela's inspirational journey and why she decided to set up The Power Within in 2020. Spoiler alert, I feature in this journey! We also share exclusive details of our Cultivating Well Being Experiences that we are embarking on together. With Angela's amazing organisation skills and experience in event management, and my impactful delivery skills, we are bringing you an experience you'll always remember.
2022-02-1433 min
Dear Future Grandkids29. Mary Barrett – Banker turned certified hypnotherapist and NLP trainer shares how she helps ordinary people achieve extraordinary things!Our guest today is an international coach and trainer that will send happy and positive vibes throughout the interweb! Mary Barrett shares how you can clear the clutter out of your mind so that you can achieve more self-belief and achieve better results in your goals in the Season Four finale episode of Dear Future Grandkids: The Podcast with Perci, Ange, and Jien!Check out Mary Barrett’s highly recommended books from this episode here:Awaken the Giant Withinby Tony RobbinsGet it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Giant-Within-Immediate-Emotional/dp...
2022-01-1835 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#29 There Are No Limits with Sera MurphyJoin me and Sera Murphy, known as The ReOutfitter, a personal fashion stylist with sustainability at the heart of her business. Listen to how she went from fun fashion swaps with friends to starting a business that impacts positively on people and the planet - a powerful combination. Sera is truly inspiring with her passion for slow fashion. We talk about her journey into entrepreneurship as well as the challenges she faced during motherhood and how this experience has given her strength to run her own business.I love how we both work with helping people be their...
2022-01-1738 min
HeyItsEDBEDB - “I’m Mary; Recognize”👋🏾It’s EDB, and this is the Sunday Meditation. (518) 263-8488. Luke 1:38 - “See, I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary.”
2021-12-201h 23A Cup of Tea with Mary B#28 The Gift of Divorce with Dee Khanduja AllanJoin me and Dee Khanduja Allan who authentically shares her experience of divorce and how, during her darkest days she lifted and raised other women who were experiencing the same. Dee supported expat and low income women to realise their worth and move forward with their lives by sharing her experience and intel on recruitment, CVs and interviews. I loved hearing about Dee's inner grit and her determination to change her narrative, her 'whispers' plus asking herself empowering questions only, which in turn helped her "grow new wings" and change her life. If you are experiencing challenges in...
2021-12-1355 min
Seekers and Scholars60. Ruth Barrett Phelps—presiding over the king of instrumentsLearn about Ruth Barrett Phelps and how she helped change the sound of music in Boston.
2021-12-0127 min
Truth Jihad RadioPeter Janney: How the CIA killed JFK, Mary Meyer, and world peace (audio and transcript)Guest: Peter Janney, author of Mary’s Mosaic: The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, and Their Vision for World Peace.Mary’s Mosaic is the best-written of all the JFK assassination books I’ve read. It provides unparalleled insights into the depths of several larger-than-life characters involved in this amazing Shakespearean drama:John F. Kennedy: A shallow womanizer who suffered from debilitating illnesses and chronic severe pain, JFK’s character flaws stemmed from deeply troubled relationships with his parents…until he miraculously grew into his role as the greatest President America wa...
2021-11-191h 00A Cup of Tea with Mary B#27 Have Fun Being Sober Curious with Skye WellingtonJoin me and Skye Wellington, Co-Founder & Chief Enjoyment Officer of Wisecracks Drinks, a lo/no alcohol-free beverage company. We have the most interesting conversation about why people drink alcohol, how we've been socially conditioned to use it, the targeting of women in alcohol campaigns and why she co-founded Wisecrack. I love how her business is giving people choice. Not just with their large selection of delicious drinks (and I can testify to that as a customer!) Skye is providing people the alternatives to sinking some booze. If you've been considering joining the sobriety movement or even just want t...
2021-11-1546 min
Credo PodcastWhat does Jesus have to do with Frankenstein? Matthew Barrett and Karen Swallow Prior“I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel…” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Can regular encounters with the Great Books shape us in ways that mere… Download Audio
2021-10-2600 min
America's Hometown HorrorInterview w/ Mary Barrett Costello of Barrett's Haunted Mansion!Tonight Mike, Kat & Andrew are joined by Mary Barrett Costello, the founder of Barrett's Haunted Mansion in Abington, MA for an exclusive interview.Tune in for a discussion about the history of the event and what guests will have in store when they purchase a ticket for their 30th year! Also, stay tuned for a full review of the event dropping next week.#BHMansion #BarrettsHauntedMansion #AbingtonMA #HauntedAttractions #HauntedAttraction #NewEnglandHauntedAttractions #HauntedHouse #MAHaunt #Haunt #OpeningWeekend #Halloween #MAHalloween #AHHPod #AmericasHometownHorror #PlymouthMA Today's Sponsor: https://bit.ly/37cP8YPCode: POD10Music: Dank...
2021-09-1527 min
Friends & FictionWB S1E14: Ron Block, Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey with Andrea Katz and Kristy BarrettWRITERS' BLOCK: Ron Block, along with Patti Callahan & Kristy Woodson Harvey chat with Facebook Reading Groups founders Andrea Katz (Great Thoughts, Great Readers) and Kristy Barrett (A Novel Bee) about all things books, authors and reading groups! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2021-09-1045 min
She Had A VisionAtlanta, GA: Barrett Ervin Art - Barrett Ervin and Lucy WellbornBarrett Ervin is an Atlanta-based artist known for her contemporary abstract paintings and prints that also stunningly compliment many of the interior designers’ work that she has admired over the years. She minored in studio art at Ole Miss and in the episode she walks through her decision making process around battling the decision of pursuing a corporate career or becoming a full time artist. This episode will also feature her partner, Lucy Wellborn, who has been managing Barrett’s branding and social, whom is also an artist herself! They discuss how they found each other as partners and expla...
2021-09-0946 min
HIPCASTHIPbiz #5 speaks to Mary Barrett of Little Fusion KitchenDamien Pestell met and interviewed Mary Barrett who is the owner of Little Fusion Kitchen, a fusion pop-up in The Jenny Lind pub, Old Town - Hastings.
Mary bravely decided to start her own business in the middle of lockdown. As circumstances had it, she was working part-time in the pub and they realised they needed a kitchen to keep operating under the new government guidelines in Dec 2020.
Seemingly 5 mins later the kitchen, which was a disused staff room had been gutted and fitted out with a kitchen and M...
2021-09-0312 min
Be Your BusinessEpisode 5: Mary Barrett from Little Fusion KitchenI met and interviewed Mary Barrett who is the owner of Little Fusion Kitchen, a fusion pop-up in The Jenny Lind pub, Old Town - Hastings. Mary bravely decided to start her own business in the middle of lockdown. As circumstances had it, she was working part-time in the pub and they realised they needed a kitchen to keep operating under the new government guidelines in Dec 2020.5 mins later the kitchen, which was a disused staff room had been gutted and fitted out with a kitchen and Mary was operating a take-away and eat in s...
2021-09-0110 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#26 Reflections on Series 2It’s the finale of Series 2! What a wonderful time I’ve had so far this year, having a cup of tea with ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. In this episode I want to revisit my conversations with these amazing guests and the incredible ‘teaspoons’ of inspiration I took away from each. If you want to know what makes an ordinary person achieve extraordinary things, then let me share with you in this episode what I’ve found to be the main ingredients. I’m sure you’ll agree, these are all traits that move people forward with their drea...
2021-07-0514 min
Coach Potatoes PodcastEpisode 12 - Interview with Mary Barrett, Mindset Coach, NLP Practitioner, and HypnotherapistIn this episode of the Coach Potatoes Interview Series, Lara Quie interviews Mary Barrett.
Mary is the Owner and Chief Enthusiasm Officer (CEO) at Mary Barrett Global. Mary is a mindset coach, hypnotherapist, and podcaster. She is an expert in emotional intelligence and communication skills and an ABNLP certified NLP trainer and Master Practitioner.
For over three decades, Mary has been educating, inspiring and empowering C-suite, senior executives and entrepreneurs to clear the chaos of their mind and gain clarity to make transformational sustainable changes to increase both personal effectiveness and business results.
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2021-06-2437 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#25 How Mental Burnout Led To Becoming A Secret Agent with Laura YatesJoin me for a conversation with Laura Yates, the Secret Agent of the Secret Sunrise Community Singapore. Laura shares how she went from Chartered Accountant to ‘Ambassador of Joy', spreading happiness through Music, Movement and Connection. Laura talks about her struggles with anxiety and depression and how her corporate career led to her burnout, twice. By finding Secret Sunrise, Laura said she finally felt her authentic self and how by leaning into movement she was able to heal her mental health. Leaving her home country and moving to Singapore, Laura was determined not to lose those feelings of ease, so...
2021-06-2141 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#24 How Your Illness Can Help You Discover Your True Calling with Alex MearnsJoin me for a conversation with Alex Mearns who when working in the financial industry faced a ‘wake up’ call due to his own ill health and how this led him to find his ‘true calling’. This journey to improved health sparked a passion for helping others too and a move out of the financial business to become the Founder of Levitise and Holistic Health Practitioner here in Singapore. Alex talks about how he did his own self-help research to improve his own mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing without the need of medication. After considering a few new and varied ca...
2021-06-0749 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#23 Stepping Away From Your ‘Shoulds’ And Into Your Power with Elly BothJoin me for a conversation with new entrepreneur, Elly Both, who started Bright Green just over 12 months ago.. Elly’s mission of “doing something good for the World” is really coming into fruition with her new company where she supports businesses to become more sustainably aware. Elly came from the corporate world, but something just didn’t feel right. All the puzzle pieces started to come together… doing a sort out at home and the unsettling feeling of where waste ends up, seeing lack of sustainability in the office, wanting to be more responsible at home with less single use items… it...
2021-05-1741 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#22 Walking Away From An Ethically Challenged Career To Live Your Passion with Sonia OsborneIn this episode join me for a fascinating conversation with Sonia Osborne, an expert Nutritionist based in Singapore. What an incredible story of moving from the ‘dark side’ of food marketing to healing gut health and nutrition. Sonia felt that her ethical values were being challenged so she walked away to follow her true passion. It is so inspiring to hear how she is now supporting children and adults to heal themselves through nutrition. As a mum of teenage twins it was also great to hear how she is motivating them to live with gut health in mind and how...
2021-05-0342 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#21 How Self-esteem And Connections Can Get You The Job You Didn’t Know You Wanted with Shan WeeJoin me for a conversation with Singapore Kiss92FM DJ and Music Director, Shan Wee, where we talk about his upbringing in Northern Ireland, his career path into radio and how writing became part of his boy’s bedtime routine! Shan is the author of two books, one non-fiction (99 Rules for New Dads) and one fiction (The Short Life of Raven Munro). I loved how Shan wanted to write to leave a legacy, for his books and name to be public and on bookshelves forever. Yet naturally the other legacy he has for his boys comes from the...
2021-03-2938 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#20 Living Life With Curiosity And Passion with Federico FolciaListen to my conversation with Federico Folcia, a serial entrepreneur and currently the CEO and Founder of Crane and MD of Powerhouse. We chat about why he left the Corporate world, the ups and downs of his first business, his philosophy about life and his vision and mission for Crane.I love Federico’s playful approach to life and his deep desire to get people together to learn and share experiences. Crane certainly reflects his values and his love of living life fully and authentically. He has created a space which is inclusive, engaging and accessible for peo...
2021-03-1540 min
Volume Up: Uncovering AsiaEpisode 3: Mary BarrettMary Barrett is based in Singapore and after a 22 year Corporate career with Barclays and BMW started her own business in 2004 now named Mary Barrett Global. Mary is a Mindset Coach and Podcaster - 'A Cup of Tea with Mary B' where she has conversations with ‘ordinary’ people achieving extraordinary things. Mary is also a proud mother to two lovely young children. Today we have invited Mary to our podcast as a mother, business owner and expat in Asia to tell her story…
2021-03-0523 minAround The HousesEpisode 3: Mary BarrettSend us a textMary Barrett is based in Singapore and after a 22 year Corporate career with Barclays and BMW started her own business in 2004 now named Mary Barrett Global. Mary is a Mindset Coach and Podcaster - 'A Cup of Tea with Mary B' where she has conversations with ‘ordinary’ people achieving extraordinary things. Mary is also a proud mother to two lovely young children. Today we have invited Mary to our podcast as a mother, business owner and expat in Asia to tell her story…Email: neil@ukmortgages.com.hkWeb: ht...
2021-03-0523 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#19 Following Your Inner Calling And Finding Your Passion In Life with Visha NelsonJoin me for a conversation with Visha Nelson, Award Winning Founder of The Cinnamon Room where we talk about how she followed her instinct and left the corporate world where she was an unhappy, successful lawyer to finding her freedom and joy in life by becoming a happy and successful entrepreneur. We discuss the negative impact of doing a job just "because you can" to having the courage and resilience to change to a career where you follow your passions, and where working hard feels effortless and fun. Visha's passion for interiors is so apparent, you really can sense t...
2021-03-0149 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#18 How Fitness Is Key To A Healthy Mind And Body with Sam McGrathListen to my conversation with Sam McGrath where we discuss changing his identity from soldier to banker. Now working as a MD for a bank in Singapore, Sam was once the youngest soldier in the Parachute Regiment to achieve the rank of Major since World War 2! We discuss male anxiety and the model Sam uses to help alleviate worry in his life, along with the positive impacts of fitness on mental health. The Author of 'Be PARA Fit: The 4-Week Formula for Elite Fitness', Sam and I talk about how his fitness regime has been an important part of his...
2021-02-1546 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#17 Following Your Dream To Entrepreneurship with Beverly YeohListen to my conversation with wonderful authentic Beverly Yeoh who is the Co-Founder of Bitters and Love, Free the Robot in Singapore and Run Rabbit Run in the Philippines. Beverly started her entrepreneurial journey at just 26 years old and has since built three very successful and award-winning businesses. Listen to her story as she shares how clarity of her vision, her courage to take risks, her constant creativity and the strong community she has supporting her, both family and staff, which has made her trust her inner faith and determination to develop her passion into successful businesses. Beverly's story...
2021-01-2949 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#16 Successfully Changing Industries With Courage And Resilience with Soo Kui JienIt's quite unusual from someone to go from self employed into working in the Corporate world, it's usually the other way around. But my first guest of series 2, Soo Kui Jien, has done just that and very successfully too! I had the pleasure of meeting Jien 3 years ago and I immediately connected with his innate positivity, enthusiastic energy and ability to make everyone feel at ease. Listen to hear how, in his career to date, Jien has transitioned successfully from being in front of the screen as a Disney TV presenter, the Host of Malaysian and Asian Idol and pr...
2021-01-1845 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#15 Reflections on Series 1In this episode, the finale of Series 1, I revisit all of my conversations with ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. Listen to snippets from each guest and my reflections on each episode - including what I took away from each chat over a cup of tea. I'm sure that if you haven't listened to all episodes you may find yourself wanting to hear more from some of my guests. Whatever stage you are at in your life, you really will gain so much insight and inspiration from these amazing people. I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to my podcast as muc...
2020-12-0713 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#14 Living With Purpose And Courage with Margie WarrellJoin me for a conversation with best-selling Author, Coach, Keynote Speaker and Thought Leader, Margie Warrell as she shares her life journey and how she lives her life with purpose and courage. From humble beginnings to being a keynote speaker on Courageous Leadership to global audiences, Margie’s life has been and continues to be inspiring. Listen to her story as she shares how she recently embraced her vulnerability around her husband’s recent COVID-19 experience, and how her historic bulimia, sadly suffering 5 miscarriages and being involved in an armed robbery has led her to be living her purpose and embol...
2020-11-2346 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#13 Building Relationships And Being An Authentic Leader with David KellyListen to my conversation with David Kelly, Executive Director of The British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore who I met in 2018 and hear how he has developed and utilises his amazing high EQ skills to build trust, passion and purpose within his team and the Chamber. Hear how he proactively strengthens and maintains relationships by always approaching this with a positive intention to give and help, not to take. I asked him to share his ‘meditation’ process and he kindly ‘felt the fear and did it anyway’ by an impromptu playing of the piano for me. It's what I call ‘A Milliona...
2020-11-0939 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#12 Taking Courage And Listening To Your Intuition with Sulochana UthirapathiJoin me and Sulochana Uthirapathi the Managing Director of Transform Borders for a cup of tea. Hear how Sulo was feeling stuck, defeated and was living a career which lacked purpose. She took courage to leave, listening to her intuition that there must be more out there for her. And there was!With a change in mindset and clarity on where she wanted to go Sulo became a business owner, finding complete joy in helping others. Her business has grown from strength to strength and is going global, in just 3 years!Sulo is such an...
2020-10-2641 min
Successful Associations TodayMorag Barrett - Managing Your Remote TeamMorag Barrett is the author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships and The Future-Proof Workplace and a sought after keynote speaker. She is also the founder of Skye Team, an international executive development company that has supported the development of more than 7,000 leaders in 20 countries across 6 continents. Her secret to success is that business is personal and relationships matter. Morag shares her advice for professionals who are managing a remote team in the era of COVID-19. It's more than connecting on the business side, we also need to connect on the human side or...
2020-10-1426 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#11 Life Changing Mindfulness with Chris MillikenIn this episode I chat to Chris Milliken, CEO and Co-Founder of PengWine, Chef, Sommelier, Author of the book, 'White or Red, It's All In Your Head'. Chris discovered his love of cooking at 6 years old making breakfast for his parents and by observing his grandfather giving to the community. His generosity continues into his career. Hear how his he is navigating his business through Covid19, the legal dispute with the Champagne region regarding his sparkling wines of Chile and how a random meeting with the Dalai Lama changed his life in an instant. Chris is truly inspiring and such...
2020-10-121h 05A Cup of Tea with Mary B#10 The Health Benefits Of Improv with Jon CancioA Cup of Tea with the hilarious Jon Cancio, actor, teacher, director, and photographer. He was my teacher on my first ever foray into the world of improvised drama in 2018 with the The Improv Company. Find out how watching TV in his early years influenced his job choices, specifically the TV show ER and Greys Anatomy which prompted him to start a career in medicine. And his life changing epiphany when he realises he has the magic and power take away someone’s pain for a moment and he decides that he wants to live in this moment for ev...
2020-09-2850 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#9 A New Mother's Frustration Turned Into A Multi-Business with Elise MawsonElise Mawson, the founder of Taxi Baby, joins me for a cup of tea and to talk about how 5.5 years ago as brand new mum she had a massive meltdown which led to a business idea which turned into a side hustle whilst still working as an Engineer in the Corporate world. Her company, Taxi Baby are now the resident car seats experts in Singapore. Since Covid 19 she has started another business PramFox, helping new parents find the right ‘vehicle’ for their babies needs and lifestyle. And she is also launching a collaborative community based book. Elise is a grea...
2020-09-1142 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#8 Release Negative Toxins And Embrace Singing with Corinne GibbonsCorrine, the founder of 'Discover Your Voice', a coaching and team building company joins me for a cup of tea and we chat about the magic of music and singing. Corrine's passion is helping people of all ages find their voice and for teams to come together in 'harmony'. Corrine's advice is to sing, no matter what you've been told about your voice. Singing is your birthright. So if you love to sing a few notes in the shower, good or bad, this podcast will open your mind up to how singing can really change your life and your...
2020-08-2741 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#7 Turning A Hustle Into An Award-Winning Business With Tom Peacock-NazilHear from Tom, the Co-Founder of Seven Clean Seas, on his fascinating career journey from Sales to Financial Advisor to an ‘accidental environmentalist’ to an extremely inspiring and world-changing entrepreneur. Tom was like a trapped bird whilst working for the corporate world, he knew it wasn’t the environment where he would thrive. Little did he know that his hobby of beach clean ups in Singapore would lead to a business. A business, which is not only saving marine life but also creating a community of like minded people. Seven Clean Seas now operates in 5 different countries and has recove...
2020-08-1744 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#6 The Critical Importance Of Wellness In Education with Nicole GlissonHear our conversation on the importance of well being in the education system as Nicole Glisson and I meet for a cup of tea. We all know that if our teachers are happy and healthy, then our children will be happier and accomplish more. But how can this be achieved and what can teachers do to avoid burnout? Nicole is passionate, authentic and practical about encouraging other teachers, students and parents to be the best version of themselves. She shares her immense knowledge and experience in positive well being, as well as some great tips to reduce stress that a...
2020-08-0346 min
Defining Roles with Kate BarrettEp. 06 - Career Coach Mary BlalockThis week's episode is with Mary Blalock, a career coach that helps people find what they want to do with their career, as well as help them find a fitting job. Mary shares a bit about her background and how she started her role. We also talk about the best places to look for a job and how to discover the company culture behind the job postings.Instagram: @definingrolesMary Blalock's Resource PageDefiningRolesPodcast@gmail.com
2020-07-2152 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#5 Debunking the Nursery Rhyme Myth with Mary Barrett‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me’Are you allowing your past to dictate your future? Is it time to clear out your 'wardrobe' of sabotaging labels? This English nursery rhyme is used as a defence against name-calling and verbal bullying. However, in reality, name calling and verbal bullying is sometimes even more damaging than physical abuse. They cause scarring to your unconscious mind and can carry through from childhood to adulthood. This also applies to the labels you call yourself in your head, also very damaging.
2020-07-1706 min
Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell069 - Mary Barrett: Enjoy the unfolding as you let go attachment to how life should beThis week, I sat down in my own living room with Mary Barrett, a fellow coach, friend and neighbor. Mary shares her 18-year journey to fulfilling a lifelong dream of motherhood and we talk about not only why we must surrender our attachment to how we think life should be but why we should enjoy life's unfolding in a spirit of curiosity and wonder. A perfect tonic for flagging spirits in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. You've Got This Workshop Latest book You've Got This More about Mary Mary's podcast: A Cup of Tea with Mary B
2020-07-1430 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#4 You're Never Too Old To Change Your Career Path with Dr Tim ErringtonHear all about Dr Tim's life/career history where he has demonstrated it's never too late to change your vision in life as we sit down to have a cup of tea. Dr Tim has had such an interesting life so far; he has worked in a department store, as a Firefighter, an Engineer which involved building chimneys in Africa, setting up his own building business and educating himself as a Chiropractor at 40 and now at the age of 60 starting on his next career step! With so much advice and inspirational comments by Dr Tim throughout this podcast, if...
2020-07-061h 05A Cup of Tea with Mary B#3 Decluttering Your Mind with Mary Barrett"The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past" - Marie Kondo. Have you been decluttering at home during lockdown? We can all see the benefit of clearing your home environment to feel lighter, and to create feelings of more space so why not consider doing the same with your mind? In this podcast I discuss the importance of getting rid of mindset outfits that don't suit us anymore. I wonder what you will get rid of? Se...
2020-06-2105 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#2 Championing Diversity And Inclusiveness with Helen McGuireMy first interview is here! I am delighted to have had the opportunity to interview Helen McGuire, founder and CEO of Hopscotch Work, an award-winning online recruitment platform specifically for women. A true MasterMum of 3 children under 5, Helen's authenticity and her journey will inspire you. She built her business on a frustration and a gap in the market and now supports many women to gain employment. If you're a new mum or mum wanting to go back to work her story will certainly resonate with you. If you enjoy listening to my new podcast, click subscribe and share with...
2020-06-0558 min
Cuentos Para Escuchar En Cuarentena"Muerte Fuera de Temporada" por Mary Barrett¡Buenas noches! En el capítulo de hoy, leeremos a una autora de lengua inglesa, quien nos proporciona a una protagonista muy particular, con un férreo seguimiento a los Diez Mandamientos. El título del cuento es "Muerte Fuera de Temporada" escrito por Mary Barrett y mi relato favorito de suspenso. ¡Espero que lo disfruten!
2020-05-3021 minA Cup of Tea with Mary B#1 The Launch Episode"Every time you make a choice, you change the direction of your life"Mary Barrett brings decades of experience as a coach and ten years as a 'MasterMum' to bring you her very first podcast series, 'A Cup of Tea with Mary B'. In this first episode Mary introduces the podcast and how she will be your Coaching buddy in this wonderful journey of life. Give yourself permission to listen to these podcasts and become the best version of you. Whether you are exercising, in the car...
2020-05-2801 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 10 - CatherineThis week's guest is Catherine Edsell, an expedition leader. Catherine runs her own business as an expedition leader leading adventures to Namibia and Mongolia. In this week's episode, she shares her story about how she became an expedition leader after studying dance performance in university. Her story takes her through training, becoming a mother, and then became an active expedition leader again. We also talk about how Catherine gave a TEDx London talk by following her gut even though she had never given a talk to a large group and was afraid of public speaking....
2020-03-1754 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 9 - AdrianThis week's guest is Adrian Hall, who has been living with cancer for 16 years.Adrian was originally diagnosed with a rare cancer in his leg in 2004 and was cleared after surgery and treatment. But the cancer came back, and that’s when Adrian’s story gets really interesting. In today’s episode, Adrian talks to us about the experimental treatment study he’s been a part of for the last four years and what that looks like in his everyday life. He also talks about how he had to leave work after his terminal diagnosis, but is s...
2020-03-1143 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 8 - ElizabethThis week's guest is Elizabeth Steinthal, the founder and head teacher of Educare Small School. Liz started her career in education rather inconspicuously by following in her sister's footsteps. Her life then took her around the world to Spain and Texas giving her a view of education across cultures. In this episode, we talk to Liz about her educational philosophy and her experiences that inspired it. We also talk about how she started Educare Small School 23 years ago to create a place where children are taught according to their needs and in a happy environment. Towards the...
2020-03-0448 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 7 - ErinThis week's guest is Erin Deluga – a wife, a mother of two, and an educator now working as a principal of a large high school.Erin's life and career have offered her lots of opportunities to be gutsy, and she is not one to shy away. In today's episode, we talk about her path to becoming a teacher and education administrator and the challenges she's faced as a principal. She also shares her story about being a mother to two lovely young girls, the youngest of whom has Down's Syndrome. Erin and her husband Scott have fought to...
2020-02-2648 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 6 - JamesThis week’s guest is James Alexander Lyon, a fashion photographer.In his photography, James works for greater diversity in the fashion world both on the catwalk and in the media. In today’s episode, you’ll hear James tell us about his work with aspiring models, and specifically those with disabilities. But James’ gutsy story goes beyond his work. He’s been sober for 11 years, and we also talk to him about how he became sober and how he is traveling along the “road to wellville.”James Alexander Lyon’s Photography workThis episode’s s...
2020-02-1241 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 5 - ClaireThis week's guest is Claire Firth, a zoo keeper and graphic designer. Claire's journey to becoming a zoo keeper began in earnest around her 40th birthday. But truthfully, it began in her childhood with a love of animals. In this week's episode, we talk to Claire about what her job is like, what made her decide to take the leap and return to school, and what it's like being a "mature" student in a program with mostly 19-20 year-olds. We hope you'll be just as inspired as we were with how Claire changed her life to find...
2020-02-0540 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 4 - MiguelThis week's guest is Miguel de Almeida, a graphic designer specialising in the wine industry. At 18, Miguel left his home in Portugal to study at university in Wales pursuing his dream of becoming a graphic designer. Now years later, and through hard work and some gutsy choices, he's working in his dream career designing for wine brands and pursuing his love of wine. In this week's episode, you'll hear all about Miguel's job, but you'll also hear about how he manages living away from his loved ones and how he's created a life he loves...
2020-01-2951 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 3 - CathThis week's guest is Cath Howe, an author, a teacher, a creative.Cath is an author who writes about real kids in a mess, and she gets her inspiration from her own life and experiences. She has published two books and is working on her third for "tricky tweens" or children aged 9-12. Cath started her career as an English teacher, but after an episode of ill health, had to take a step back from full-time teaching and rearrange her life to accommodate her passions while maintaining her health. In this week's episode, you'll hear...
2020-01-1551 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 2 - MaggieThis week's guest is Maggie Hennessy, who has recently completed a trek along The Great Wall of China in support of Princess Alice Hospice. Maggie's story starts long before her trek in China though. She originally came to the UK as an economic migrant at the age of 17. Maggie has faced adversity in her life including working her way out of poverty as well as managing healthcare for her son as an infant and her partner as he faced brain cancer. And in this week's episode, you'll hear how Maggie faced these situations and used her experiences...
2020-01-0843 min
Gutsy VoicesEpisode 1 - JudeToday's guest is Jude Faultless, an actor/copywriter/mother of one. When we first spoke to Jude about being on our podcast, she told us a story about how a friend of her's had commented that he did not know many people who made the choices she did and how this took her by surprise. In our episode, we talk to Jude about how she made her life choices and thereby actively designed her life. And while it's not all roses, she does love the stable base surrounded by lots of variety.Today's Song...
2020-01-0153 min
Restored Gospel Podcast31. Stories of the Saints - E7- Mary Sue KennonSend us a textMary Sue Kennon has a great testimony I know you will love. She was born into the Amish community but her family came to know the fullness of the gospel through extraordinary circumstances. Join us as she shares here unique and uplifting testimony. Restored Gospel - Scripture Search and Study Resources Contact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael Barrett
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CookPodEpisode 007: Mary GiulianiThis week I talk with Mary Giuliani, whose memoir Tiny Hot Dogs drops in April. We discuss her impressive trajectory, going from aspiring comedian to caterer to the stars in a remarkably short time. We also touch on a bunch of other issues from opening businesses in Woodstock to some of the bold-face names she's worked with over the years.
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