Best Cosplay Branding Podcasts (2025)

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The Secret to a Thriving Photography Brand with Mecca Clarke 39:10

3d ago39:10

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Building a strong photography brand is about more than just taking great photos—it’s about creating a business that’s consistent, recognizable, and profitable. In this episode of the @buildandbloom podcast, I’m joined by brand photographer, educator, and founder of Black Girls Shoot, Mecca Clarke, to break down the key strategies that will help you…

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S4 Lovefest EP157: Rochelle B. Weinstein, USA Today Bestselling Author of We Are Made Of Stars 47:42

4d ago47:42

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People! Today Dianne shares her interview with the USA Today and Amazon Bestselling author, Rochelle B. Weinstein. The women had a fantastic discussion covering just about every aspect of Rochelle's professional journey. Rochelle was born and raised in Miami, Florida, but she ended up launching her ca…

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Changing My Photography Business Model 1:12:12

9d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

In 2025 I am changing my business model over to IPS. In this episode, I'm sharing what that process has looked like over the month of January and how I immediately booked my 2nd highest package as a result!! How to do IPS with Alena: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/1ck8AMTuMQb "The Portrait System" with Sue Bryce Aftershoot 90 day trial: htt…

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S4 Lovefest EP156: Lori Matthews: Award-Winning Romance Author of Shifted 43:53

10d ago43:53

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People! Today we kick off two months of author interviews featuring books where love is at the center of the stories. We talked to authors who write tradition romance tropes as well as authors who write more outside of the "romance" box to show that love can play a big part of any story, even mainstre…

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S3 Hiatus EP155 Best of Rebroadcast: EP120 Theresa Payton, Author of Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth 53:50

18d ago53:50

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne is sharing with all of you her Best of Season 3 interview with the incredible Theresa Payton. Theresa Payton, an illustrious figure in the domain of technology and cybersecurity, has carved a niche for herself as a pioneering force and the first female White House Chief Informatio…

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S3 Hiatus EP154 Frankfurter Buchmesse: Author and Activist Kasey Rogers, Dianne and Pedro Burckhardt 15:26

25d ago15:26

15:26

Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Welcome to our holiday hiatus episodes between our regular podcast seasons. Normally we play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's large…

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The Power of Being Seen: Christina Mellor’s Transformative Photography Techniques 1:05:58

27d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

What if photography could be more than just snapping photos? What if it could be a space for real connection and healing in a world that feels so disconnected? In this episode, I’m chatting with Christina Mellor (@christinascaptures), a photographer who’s completely reimagined her business to do just that. She’s sharing how she creates sessions tha…

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S3 Hiatus EP153 Frankfurter Buchmesse: Abacus Brands, Sweet Cherry Publishing 12:14

1M ago12:14

12:14

Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Welcome to our holiday hiatus episodes between our regular podcast seasons. Normally we play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's large…

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143. What If...? Season 3 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Joining Ashley this week on Podcast-616 is Ian Buckley of ILLUMINATION ABOVE ALL and WE ARE STARFLEET to discuss Marvel Studios' WHAT IF...? season 3. Join us for a discussion of each season 3 episode and ask the question...what if? We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. BLUESKY Follow us on @Podcast616…

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S3 Hiatus EP152 Frankfurter Buchmesse: CosPlayer Hannah Gässler, Climate Hackerz 12:58

1M ago12:58

12:58

Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Welcome to our holiday hiatus between podcast seasons. We usually play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's largest publishing conventi…

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S3 Hiatus EP151 Frankfurter Buchmesse: Independent Publishing Group, Wrote By Me 15:59

2M ago15:59

15:59

Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Welcome to our holiday hiatus episodes between our regular podcast seasons. Normally we play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's large…

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2025 Ins & Outs for Photographers 49:14

2M ago49:14

49:14

Let's talk about what is *in* and *out for 2025 ;) https://www.lightscamerabrand.com Virtual Assistant Episode: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/7It9nw2KHPb https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant Aftershoot - message the "support" and tell them you're looking for the 90-day trial & that I sent you. https://aftershoot.com/friends/?re…

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S3 Hiatus EP150 Frankfurter Buchmesse: Make Believe Ideas, Parragon Publishing India 14:38

2M ago14:38

14:38

Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Welcome to our holiday hiatus between podcast seasons. We usually play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending, but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's largest publishing conventi…

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How To Do In-Person Sales with Alena Florie 1:29:01

2M ago1:29:01

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I have my friend, Alena (@alenalaurenphoto⁠), on the podcast today talking about everything you need to know to get started in IPS (in-person sales). Which means how to start offering albums & printed goods. Alena holds nothing back in this episode! She goes into mindset shift, why the "shoot and burn" method (digitals only) isn't sustainable, her …

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S3 Hiatus EP149 Frankfurter Buchmesse: Lego Books, SenSee Korea, SC International 12:22

2M ago12:22

12:22

Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today begins our holiday hiatus between podcast seasons. We usually play "The Best of" shows from the season that is ending but this year we are bringing you interviews we recorded live at the Frankfurter Buchmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. This Buchmesse is the world's largest publishing convent…

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Season 3 FINALE EP148: Tosca Lee, NYT Bestselling Author of Havah, Demon, and The Long March Home 51:55

2M ago51:55

51:55

Join the conversation, text us now. Bleeped words: m*rderous, k!lled, d!e Welcome to our season three finale episode with award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, Tosca Lee. Tosca is the bestselling author ofThe Line Between, The Progeny, Firstborn, Iscariot, The Legend of Sheba, Demon: A Memoir, Havah: The Story of Eve, and The Books of M…

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WE LISTEN & WE DON'T JUDGE: Photographer Edition 53:57

2M ago53:57

53:57

"We listen and we don't judge" is a trend on social media where two people share secrets that otherwise they'd be judged over. For example, a parent and their child and the kid says "Remember when I told you XYZ happened, well really this is what happened..." I'm reading through the photographers version that I shared over in the Build and Bloom Fa…

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S3 EP 147: Mary Martha Greene, Cookbook Author of The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All 49:23

2M ago49:23

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Mary Martha Greene is not a cookbook author by profession. It's a passion project inspired by family traditions and a desire to honor the women who created them. It also gives her a change of pace from her day job. Growing up, Mary was heavily influenced by her family. She spent a lot of time …

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Social Media Growth & Candid Posing Tips with Cassidy Lynne 45:09

3M ago45:09

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It's the crossover you've been waiting for! Cassidy Lynne (@cassidylynne) is coming onto the Build and Bloom podcast to share about how to strategize for efficient social media growth and her posing techniques! We discuss the importance of marketing yourself on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest, and dive into actionable tips to make y…

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S3 EP146: Amber Chen, Bestselling YA Author of Of Jade and Dragons 43:25

3M ago43:25

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her chat with Bestselling YA author, Amber Chen. Amber stands out in her career for many reasons, but the most surprising aspect may be her educational background. After graduating from the prestigious Cambridge University, where she earned a BA and MSci in biochemistry, sh…

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S3 EP145: David Atkinson, Musician and Author of Future Proof 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her interview with Edinburgh based writer and musician, David Atkinson. David attributes his love of reading to being a significant force, pushing him toward eventually pursuing a career in writing. From a young age he remembers being a voracious reader and even having a fo…

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Autism & Bipolar in Photography: Your Unique Mind is a Creative Advantage with Sabrina of the Turning Page Photo Co 1:34:47

3M ago1:34:47

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In this episode, I chat with Sabrina of The Turning Page Photo Co., a photographer and mom who balances business ownership, parenting, and mental health through strong boundaries and time management. Sabrina shares her insights on adding more value to your packages and why authentic branding is essential for standing out. She also opens up about he…

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S3 EP144: Chad Willardson, Wealth Management Expert and Amazon Bestselling Financial Author 31:48

3M ago31:48

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, We are thrilled to share with you today Dianne's interview with Wealth Management Specialist, Chad Willardson. To say Chad has an impressive background in finance and publishing does not come close to painting an accurate picture of his achievements. He is the President and Founder of Pacific …

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Real Estate Photography 101 with Dominic Wilkerson 1:44:57

3M ago1:44:57

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Ever wonder how photographers are making six figures in less glamorous genres? In this episode, I chat with Dominic Wilkerson (@Domdoesmedia), who made an impressive $400,000 last year in the "boring" yet lucrative world of real estate photography. I first discovered Dom through the Build and Bloom Facebook group, where he consistently provided val…

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S3 EP 143: Sebastian Dureaux-Russell, Author of Burning with a Blue Flame 52:31

3M ago52:31

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Join the conversation, text us now. Bleeped words due to some censors: sh00ting up hero!n, prostitute, s*x, s*xuality, g*n Hello Happy People, With recent world events, we are choosing to focus on the thing that make us happy, talking to authors about books. Today Dianne shares her conversation with author Sebastian Dureaux-Russell. Readers of Book…

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142. Agatha All Along 1x08-1x09: "Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End" and "Maiden Mother Crone" 59:04

3M ago59:04

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Joining us to wrap our discussion of AGATHA ALL ALONG is Kneel Before Blog's and We Are Starfleet's Craig McKenzie! Craig knows all the things! Hugh enjoys the permanence of death! Ashley needs to google things! We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. TWITTER Follow us on @Podcast616 Follow Hugh McStay a…

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S3 EP142: Aislinn Brophy, YA Author of Queer Romantasy, Spells To Forget Us 41:25

4M ago41:25

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today we are thrilled to share Dianne's conversation with Aislinn Brophy (pronounced ASH-lin Bro-fee). Aislinn can best be described as a decidedly creative soul. Besides being a dancer, an actor, and a twice traditionally published author, they have a long list of hobbies including “pawning o…

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141. Agatha All Along 1x07: Death's Hand in Mine 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Death’s Hand in Mine, Episode 7 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along Hugh and his Vampire Videos brother in fangs Dan Owen discuss the show so far, a showstopping performance from the spectacular Patti LuPone and, for some reason, Scotland’s abundance of bogs and glitter bars… We are now part of the FILM…

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S3 EP 141: Brian Prousky, Author of Uriel Through Eleanor 37:27

4M ago37:27

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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger Warnings: Discussion of the Holocaust, one phrase ($exu@l a$$ault) bleeped twice* Copy by Britta Franceschi Brian Prousky likes to describe himself as having been two distinct people for most of his life. The first Brian worked a respectable day job and was a husband and father. The second, secret, Bria…

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Framing Fantasy: Sarah Marie Spectrum's Career in Cosplay Photography 31:13

4M ago31:13

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Hey, Photographer! In this episode of the Build and Bloom podcast, I am joined by Sarah Marie (@SarahMarieSpectrum). Sarah shares her journey from being inspired by pop-culture icons like Black Widow to becoming an international cosplay photographer. She'll discuss how cosplay photography is more than just capturing costumes—it's about telling pers…

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140. Agatha All Along 1x06: Familiar By Thy Side 54:39

4M ago54:39

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Film critic Kelechi Ehenulo joins Ashley Thomas for a discussion of Agatha All Along 1x06 "Familiar By Thy Side." Kelechi and Ashley walk The Witches' Road looking for clues for the rest of the season in this wonderfully spooky seasonal offering from Marvel. We are now part of the FILM STORIES Network! Visit us at https://filmstories.co.uk/. TWITTE…

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S3 EP140: D.G. McCool Jr., Author of the Dark World Series 46:22

4M ago46:22

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, D.G. McCool Jr. (Del) is a self-professed lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has been a devoted enthusiast of more than just the usual main stream authors of the genre but also branched out into role playing games as well. In his youth, Del took comfort in creating his own worlds …

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139 . Agatha All Along 1x05: Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power 45:55

4M ago45:55

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PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power, Episode 5 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along Hugh and returning 616 guest Dee Molumby discuss the power of Aubrey Plaza's cackle, the surprising darkness of the series and a reveal so shocking that you could charge your phone with it! Listen now and discover all... We are…

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S3 EP 139: Kristie Wolf, Romantic Suspense Author of the Project VIPER Series 54:53

4M ago54:53

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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger warning: mild discussion of sex.* Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her chat with the amazing romantic suspense author, Kristie Wolf. Kristie knew from a young age she wanted to be an author. Delving into her mother’s Harlequin Romance book collection as a teenager, Kristie found herself inspired. …

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Dawn Charles' Iconic Editing Style & Client Experience Tips 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Hey Photographer! In this episode, I (@JessicaWhitaker) have the iconic Dawn Charles (@Dawn.Charles) on the show to discuss her iconic editing style, branding, and client experience tips. Follow Dawn: https://www.instagram.com/Dawn.Charles/ https://www.instagram.com/dcpresets/ https://www.instagram.com/risephotoacademy_/ Free Client Workflow Roadma…

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138. Agatha All Along 1x04: If I Can't Reach You / Let My Song Teach You 46:03

4M ago46:03

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Joining Ashley Thomas for our continuing coverage of Marvel Studios' Agatha All Along is Donna Tha Dead of The Donna Tha Dead Podcast. Ashley and Donna discuss breaking generational curses, psychedelic set design, and groovy music in Agatha All Along 1x04 "If I Can't Reach You/Let My Song Teach You." VARIETY ARTICLE WE REFERENCED ‘Agatha All Along’…

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Running A Cosplay Business 1:05:59

4M ago1:05:59

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Illustris Models Shin: instagram.com/blupee.builds Laith: instagram.com/laithinthewind https://illustrismodels.com/ https://www.facebook.com/illustrismodels/ https://www.instagram.com/illustrismodels/ https://www.tiktok.com/illustrismodels https://www.twitter.com/illustrismodels https://discord.gg/vVzTuwXSNw Welcome to the last episode of Season 2!…

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S3 EP 138: Refe Tuma, Children's Book Author of Frances and the Werewolves of the Black Forest 37:41

5M ago37:41

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her chat with the incredible children's book author, Refe Tuma. Refe (pronounced Reef) not only has a unique name, but he and his wife Susan have built a fun and decidedly unique literary brand for themselves. As the creators of Dinovember and the What the Dinosaurs Did Ser…

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137. Agatha All Along 1x03: Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials 58:29

5M ago58:29

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PODCAST-616 returns to discuss Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials, Episode 3 of Marvel Studio's hit new series Agatha All Along Hugh and his guest Robert Turnbull discuss the show's horror leanings, the visual language of the television shows and the utter bastards that are the Marvel Funko Pop Division... Listen now and discover all... We a…

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S3 EP 137: Mary P. Fisher, Author of The Other Side of Nursing - Lessons I Learned from my Patients 38:44

5M ago38:44

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Mary Paula Fisher has had an extensive career in healthcare as a registered nurse. While her career was mainly focused on critical care and ICU nursing, Mary also worked with visiting nurses, hospice, and end-of-life care. These experiences led her to broaden her skill set beyond the basic med…

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136. Agatha All Along 1x01 / 02 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

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PODCAST-616 is BACK and primed to discuss the opening two episodes of the MCU's latest televisual offering, Agatha All Along. We cover in detail every easter egg, every plot beat and answer some burning questions; Who is Teen?! How does Kathryn Hahn remain so stunning in everything she's in? What's the deal with Nicholas Scratch? And HAS ASHLEY EVE…

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S3 EP 136: Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg, Author of Daughter of a Promise 43:14

5M ago43:14

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Dianne is thrilled to bring you another amazing literary fiction author today. Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg may be best known as a bestselling and award-winning author, but she is also proud to add more to her credits, having recently become the steward of a 420-acre regenerative farm in Wiscons…

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S3 EP 135: David Weill, Author of All That Really Matters (Fiction), and Exhale: Hope, Healing, and a Life in Transplant (Memoir) 36:18

5M ago36:18

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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Today, before we get on with our interview information, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the events that happened on September 11th, 2001. We send love and prayers to every person affected by this devastating attack on Americans. We will never forget! In this episode, Dianne gets to share…

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WCS Team Australia 2025 1:08:26

5M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Elle - https://www.instagram.com/ellenorton Lucy - https://www.instagram.com/luvkii_cosplay Australia is heading back to Japan to compete in WCS! In today's episode, we sit down to chat with Elle and Lucy - Australia's representatives for 2025! Here, we learn about their plans, the lessons they've learnt, and the advice they have for any budding co…

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S3 EP 134: Jelaine Lombardi, Memoir Author of Running Around Naked and more! 39:36

6M ago39:36

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Join the conversation, text us now. Trigger Warnings: discussions of nudist lifestyle, sex/sexuality, and losing a child to su!c!de. Bleeped words: Se*ual, su!c!de. (We may be overly cautious but we prefer to err on the side of caution in some episodes to make sure podcast distribution sites do not automatically drop an interview due to certain key…

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Diversity in the Creative Space with Karen Williams of Black Visual Queen 1:05:24

6M ago1:05:24

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Karen (@BlackVisualQueen) is an AMAZING leader in the photography space. She has hired photographers for clients like Wired, Masterclass, Square, and AARP. She is the decision-maker sitting in fancy rooms with top people debating which photographer to hire and why and has had a hand in visual stories for dozens of iconic brands. She is also a photo…

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How To Build A Brand As An Idol [Ladybeard] 59:36

6M ago59:36

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【Ladybeard】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan 【BABYBEARD】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.co…

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S3 EP 133: Kausar Ahmed, Cookbook Author of The Karachi Kitchen: Classic and Contemporary Flavors of Pakistan 42:29

6M ago42:29

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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger Warnings: Talk of domestic violence and drugs.* Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her chat with chef, culinary instructor, and cookbook author, Kausar Ahmed. Kausar has built more than just an impressive culinary career for herself. This Pakistani-born chef has explored many avenues within the food…

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The Lovely Legend Of Ladybeard 1:11:25

6M ago1:11:25

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【Ladybeard】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan ★TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan 【BABYBEARD】 ★Twitter https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan ★Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan ★Instagram https://www.instagram.co…

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Enough is enough!! Stop wasting your $ on people who don't want to help you 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

https://www.jessicawhitaker.co/virtual-assistant Virtual assistant podcast episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ikZsepQfjMb Email marketing episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/SZVBZHRfjMb Pinterest episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/QNlHvIRfjMb Social media strategy & planning: https://www.instagram.com/juliabroome/ WH…

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