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Buy the Drip - Coffee and Business$10,000/Kilo Coffee? Rachel from Hacienda La Esmeralda Reveals the Story Behind Panama’s Iconic GeishaWe sit down with one of the most influential figures in specialty coffee with Rachel Peterson of Hacienda La Esmeralda.Known globally for introducing Geisha to the world, Rachel shares the full story behind how their farm transformed the coffee industry, winning Best of Panama three times in one year a historic first!We talk about:How Geisha was first discovered and introducedThe rise of Best of Panama and record-breaking auctionsGenetics, varietals, and the evolution of Esmeralda’s portfolioFamily business dynamics and the legacy of qualityThe real business of producing the world’s most celebrated coffeesWhether youre a barista, roas...2025-06-261h 31
Game of Life PodcastEpisode #246 with Rachel Cole & Kate YaxleyGroundhog Day week continues onto Day 14 as Dan is joined by Rachel Cole (Swing) & Kate Yaxley (Joelle) for yet another trip down memory lane!We talk about the Groundhog Day group chat, the talent within the cast, the end of the show, the fanbase, wanting to be Bob Hawke growing up, juggling two careers, clinging to security and stability, Rachel's financial advice within the music theatre community, the tangible career path, not thinking long term, approaching what you love with realism, passion not being limited, not knowing your future self, going for everything, building the resilience...2025-04-091h 07
Forged In FireEpisode 20: Rachel Cohen’s 'Paralyzed, Not Defeated' JourneyEpisode notesToday, we’re joined by Rachel Cohen, who takes us through her journey, who transformed her life from being paralyzed to building a thriving real estate career.Starting as a college athlete, Rachel’s life took unexpected turns, from managing a business with her ex-husband to facing a life-altering injury in 2006. After realizing she had no legacy to leave her children, she pivoted into real estate. Within a year of learning the ropes, Rachel became a co-GP in a 142-door property. Now, she’s focused on her seco...2025-03-0337 min
Theatrical ShenanigansTheatrical Shenanigans Play A Day Special - Day 28 - "Jacquie Floyd Sent Me" By Rachel Feeny-WilliamsWelcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans!
In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole (https://debraacolescripts.com/), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February.
Well here we are at the last day of our play a day special with another play written by me (https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/) this one entitled "Jacquie Floyd Sent Me" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2792046/jacquie-floyd-sent-me)
S...2025-02-2817 minTheatrical ShenanigansTheatrical Shenanigans Play A Day Special - Day 28 - "Jacquie Floyd Sent Me" By Rachel Feeny-WilliamsWelcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans!
In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole (https://debraacolescripts.com/), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February.
Well here we are at the last day of our play a day special with another play written by me (https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/) this one entitled "Jacquie Floyd Sent Me" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2792046/jacquie-floyd-sent-me)
S...2025-02-2817 min
Theatrical ShenanigansTheatrical Shenanigans Play A Day Special - Day 19 - "Auditioning for Godot" by Cole Hunter DzubakWelcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans!
In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole (https://debraacolescripts.com/), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February.
Today we have a piece by Michigan based playwright Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/ & https://newplayexchange.org/users/29583/cole-hunter-dzubak). Cole was a featured playwright back in Season 2 with his Halloween Piece (https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/s02-e07-e...2025-02-1909 minTheatrical ShenanigansTheatrical Shenanigans Play A Day Special - Day 19 - "Auditioning for Godot" by Cole Hunter DzubakWelcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans!
In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole (https://debraacolescripts.com/), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February.
Today we have a piece by Michigan based playwright Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/ & https://newplayexchange.org/users/29583/cole-hunter-dzubak). Cole was a featured playwright back in Season 2 with his Halloween Piece (https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/s02-e07-e...2025-02-1909 min
The Feng Shui Flow PodcastBecoming a Feng Shui Practitioner: Rachel Cole’s JourneyWelcome back to the Feng Shui Flow Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Cole to discuss her journey into Feng Shui, how it has transformed her home and life, and what led her to become a Feng Shui Practitioner.Rachel shares her experiences of feeling energy shifts in her home, how she intuitively made changes before knowing about Feng Shui, and the impact it has had on her family and career.In this episode:How Rachel discovered Feng Shui and why it resonated with her.Small shifts that made...2025-02-1438 min
Theatrical ShenanigansTheatrical Shenanigans Play A Day Special - Day 7 - "Armchair Critic" by Debra A. ColeWelcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans!
In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole (https://debraacolescripts.com/), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February.
To end our first week, we are having a piece from the lady herself, Debra A. Cole! The play is entitled "Armchair Critic" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3378958/armchair-critic)
Synopsis:
Local playwright Emily Barker’s dream...2025-02-0710 minTheatrical ShenanigansTheatrical Shenanigans Play A Day Special - Day 7 - "Armchair Critic" by Debra A. ColeWelcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans!
In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge (https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole (https://debraacolescripts.com/), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February.
To end our first week, we are having a piece from the lady herself, Debra A. Cole! The play is entitled "Armchair Critic" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3378958/armchair-critic)
Synopsis:
Local playwright Emily Barker’s dream...2025-02-0710 min
We Read It One NightEp. 108 - Lothaire by Kresley Cole (PART 1)Hey pals! Spooky Season continues as Rachel and Alison dive into the first half of listener suggestion and iconic vampire romance in the Immortals After Dark series, LOTHAIRE by Kresley Cole. Lothaire, aka The Enemy of Old (dramatic, tbh), is the most morally grey hero to ever wear the color, and his FMC Ellie spends the entire book violently humbling him (as she should). This book hits 1000% of the time and we're obsessed--hope you will be too!
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Theatrical ShenanigansMini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - "Missing" by Debra A. ColeHello there and welcome to a brand new series of Mini Shenanigans. We start this series with a piece entitled "Missing" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3029044/missing) written by Kansas based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/users/30609/debra-cole & http://www.debraacole-playwright.com/).
Synopsis - A family finds themselves in a tense situation. Where is Beth?
Cast:
David - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)
Jane - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)
Skylar - Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/)
...2024-08-1809 minTheatrical ShenanigansMini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - "Missing" by Debra A. ColeHello there and welcome to a brand new series of Mini Shenanigans. We start this series with a piece entitled "Missing" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3029044/missing) written by Kansas based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/users/30609/debra-cole & http://www.debraacole-playwright.com/).
Synopsis - A family finds themselves in a tense situation. Where is Beth?
Cast:
David - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)
Jane - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)
Skylar - Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/)
...2024-08-1809 min
Theatrical ShenanigansS03 E10 - Episode 10 - "Curtains for You" & Cole Hunter DzubakHello there and welcome to the very last episode of Season 3 of Theatrical Shenanigans! This week we have a piece by community director, actor, playwright and regular voice actor on Theatrical Shenanigans Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com) with his piece "Curtains For You!"
When talking about the play Tony says "In the Wizard of Oz, the wizard’s declaration – “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” – got me thinking about the many meanings of “curtains” in the theatre. As a fan of Agatha Christie mysteries and Humphrey Bogart movies, I wanted to utilize various “curtains...2024-08-1131 minTheatrical ShenanigansS03 E10 - Episode 10 - "Curtains for You" & Cole Hunter DzubakHello there and welcome to the very last episode of Season 3 of Theatrical Shenanigans! This week we have a piece by community director, actor, playwright and regular voice actor on Theatrical Shenanigans Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com) with his piece "Curtains For You!"
When talking about the play Tony says "In the Wizard of Oz, the wizard’s declaration – “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” – got me thinking about the many meanings of “curtains” in the theatre. As a fan of Agatha Christie mysteries and Humphrey Bogart movies, I wanted to utilize various “curtains...2024-08-1131 min
Your Thoughts Your RealityEmpowering Navy Resilience: Rachel Oswalt's Journey Through Adversity, Mental Health Advocacy, and Transformative LeadershipSend us a textEver wondered what it's truly like to serve in the Navy? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Rachel Oswalt, a courageous Navy veteran and the voice behind "Your Story Doesn't End Here." Rachel takes us through her incredible journey from Iowa to the Navy, where she became an aviation electronics technician. She candidly shares the grueling training, cultural shocks, and personal growth she experienced, as well as the unique challenges she faced as a woman in the military. Rachel’s story is not just one of resilience but also an inspiring call fo...2024-08-0733 min
Therapy RebrandedParents of Michigan Shooter Convicted, J Cole Apologizes and OJ Dies🎙️ Dive into episode 54 of Therapy Rebranded: Expired Juice, as we tackle a myriad of thought-provoking topics.We kick off by examining a contentious scenario: a mother's decision to kick out her 19-year-old daughter for choosing to keep her baby. Is this a justified action or a harsh reaction? Our verdict? Sorta!Next, we delve into the unsettling dynamics of a relationship where a woman's partner demands daily sex as a condition for marriage, prompting us to ponder deeper questions about power dynamics and self-worth.Then, we confront the betrayal felt by a man who di...2024-04-141h 11
Theatrical ShenanigansMini Shenanigans - Episode 9 - ”Camel Girl” by Debra A. ColeWelcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview.
Episode 9 has a play by Kansas based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular, Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/users/30609/debra-cole & http://www.debraacole-playwright.com/).
The play is entitled "Camel Girl" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2241369/camel-girl) and is based on the life of Stella Harper, the Camel Girl. In it we see Ella talking to...2024-03-0309 minTheatrical ShenanigansMini Shenanigans - Episode 9 - ”Camel Girl” by Debra A. ColeWelcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2024 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview.
Episode 9 has a play by Kansas based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular, Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/users/30609/debra-cole & http://www.debraacole-playwright.com/).
The play is entitled "Camel Girl" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2241369/camel-girl) and is based on the life of Stella Harper, the Camel Girl. In it we see Ella talking to...2024-03-0309 min
The Afterburn with Joe AlvaradoThe Afterburn Podcast with Joe Alvarado | Rachel Cole | Episode 1Welcome to the Afterburn podcast, where I interview my indoor cycling instructor friends. In this episode, I talk with my friend and fellow Life Time Cycle instructor, Rachel Cole. Rachel is the Director of Operations & Practice Administrator for an Orthopedic Center and teaches indoor cycling classes at LifeTime in Chicago.2024-02-1953 min
Writing the Coast: BC and Yukon Book Prizes PodcastSeason 5 Episode 23: Rachel Hartman talks about the world for her books she created as a kidABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Rachel Hartman. Rachel's book In the Serpent's Wake won the 2023 the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. In their conversation Rachel talks about how she ended up writing from multiple points of view for In the Serpent's Wake, and how writing fantasy allows her to break the norms of the "real world." Visit BC and Yukon Book Prizes: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/ About In the Serpent's Wake: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/project/in-the-serpents-wake/ ABOUT RACHEL HARTMAN: Rachel was born in Kentucky, but has lived a variety of places including Chicago, Philadelphia...2024-01-0636 min
Mothering HeightsRachel ColeThis week we are so thrilled and honor to welcome the Executive Producer and Chief Creative Officer of the Try Guys and 2nd Try Productions, Rachel Cole, to Mothering Heights! Rachel is a true example of a powerhouse creative, and is a real survivor to boot. In this episode we discuss her pageant life (Miss Vermont!!), her journey through a difficult cancer diagnosis in her 20s to being a mother of twins, and the path that led her to this incredible career with the wonderful Try Guys! Rachel is a director and creative, best known for her...2023-12-2252 min
She Grabs The MicCompassion, Community And Combatting Loneliness with Rachel ClarThe holiday season is the perfect time to explore compassion, and the bonds we share when we're in community. Millions of us grapple with loneliness, especially this time of year. We feel it at home and we feel it at work. And loneliness in the workplace is even more pronounced for high achieving women. My guest, Rachel Clar, Founder and CEO of Interconnected Us, is doing something about it. This week, as we continue our mindful holiday series, Rachel reminds us about the life changing power of connection and community. She reflects on sisterhood, bravery, and the po...2023-12-0629 min