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Join me as I look at the politics of Canada, from the time of Sir John A. Macdonald to Justin Trudeau. I look at every prime minister, every election, every opposition leader, every governor general and every premier. See why some made their marks, why some are terrible, and learn all the crazy stories of our political history.
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In today's world being a talented interior designer isn't enough to ensure that you have a profitable and successful business. Design school curricula doesn't always equip you with the business skills to have your interior design business be everything you imagined it would be! A Well-Designed Business® is here to fill in the gaps and give you real live business skills from some of the top interior designers. Your host, LuAnn Nigara shares her 40 years of success in the interior design indus ...
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Ger Can Get It

Strange and Beautiful Network

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After meeting our favorite actor in September of 2023 and COMPLETELY LOSING OUR MINDS (please send them our way if you find them), we (Meg and Rachel) set out to watch everything Geraint Wyn Davies (Nick in Forever Knight, king of the Stratford Theater Festival, and star of much, much, more) has ever been in— at least everything we can find. This isn’t a podcast; it’s an inoculation (so don’t be a narc— please don’t tell him we’re doing this).
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The Conscious Diva

Tatyanna Wright

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Hosted by Tatyanna Wright. The Conscious Diva Podcast empowers you with spiritual tools for life. Welcome! I’m a sought-after intuitive guide, channel, spiritual advisor & meditation teacher. My mission is to guide you back to the truth of who you are. Not who you think you need to be. Tune in every second week for deep dives into powerful conversations and interviews with spiritual teachers, thought leaders, and new science pioneers who will help arm you with empowering healing tools to tra ...
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PAY THE TAB: Reparations Now

Tony Tolbert & Adam Radinsky

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America has never faced up to the atrocities its massive wealth was built on — or the racism that still plagues us today. It’s high time for reparations to Black Americans. In each episode, Harvard lawyers (and longtime friends) Tony and Adam expose a story of racial injustice — then explore creative ways to make it right. The show features special guests who are on the front lines fighting for justice. We're making the case for full national reparations, one story at a time.
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Few shows are as beloved as the HBO Original Series The Wire. In honor of its 20th anniversary, HBO is releasing a brand new podcast hosted by musician and actor Method Man and featuring revealing interviews with the show’s most memorable voices. Over eight episodes, the podcast will look back at David Simon’s sprawling five-season drama and unpack its complex themes, cultural influence, and ongoing legacy. The Wire at 20 podcast is produced by HBO and Campside Media. Stream all five seasons ...
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Today With Rebecca Pearson: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. In today’s on-air strategy session, I'm joined by Rebecca Pearson, who recently acquired Design I.D., an interior design and architectural refurbishment consultancy. Rebecca finds herself facing several challenges during the transition, starting with smoothing out processes and creati…
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Today With Noel Gatts: Today I am joined by Noel Gatts, founder of beam&bloom interiors and HGTV Host on "Home Inspector Joe" and "What's Wrong With That House?" With a unique background spanning from Broadway to interior design, Noel brings a character-driven approach that transforms how designers connect with clients. In this episode, she reveals…
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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Pauly Shore, Jodie Sweetin, Ryan Sickler, Blair Socci, Avery Pearson & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Mall Santas to Special Ed Dentists & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. …
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Today With Porsche Williams: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. Today, Porsche Williams, founder of The Prototype, joins me to discuss the power of streamlined backend operations for interior designers. Porsche’s company specializes in seamlessly managing client onboarding, discovery calls, lead management, and more, freeing designers from admini…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Are you thinking about saying yes to a designer show house? Before you commit, listen to this episode. A show house can be an incredible opportunity—but only if you approach it the right way. Too many designers assume that just participating will bring them business. It won’t. Today, I’m sharing the smartest, most strategic…
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Today With Alexander Dornbracht: Today I am joined by Alexander Dornbracht, VP and General Manager of Kallista, a brand renowned for authentic luxury plumbing and brassware. Recorded live from our KBIS podcast booth, Alexander shares how his family legacy in the industry—his grandfather founded Dornbracht—shaped his passion for excellence in design…
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Today With Jessie Surber: In this On-Air Strategy Session, I work with Jessie Surber of Jessie Surber Design to tackle the challenge of growing a design business in a small town. Based in Greenville, Ohio (population 12,000), Jessie is passionate about British-inspired interiors but struggles with converting website visitors into inquiries. I provi…
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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Paul Virzi, Josh Adam Meyers, Rich Vos, Bonnie McFarlane, Aaron Berg & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Karate to Wheel Chair K Holes, Bidets, Golden Corral & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from T…
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Today With Maya Crowne & Price Latimer: In today’s episode, I sit down with Maya Crowne and Price Latimer, the visionary co-founders of Alkemis Paint. What started as a personal search for a healthier alternative to conventional paint turned into a groundbreaking company redefining the industry with plastic-free, plant-based, high-performance paint…
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Get ready to be nuzzled by horse medicine in this episode of The Conscious Diva with my guest, Sandra Wallin. Most of us think of horses as herd animals, but have you ever considered horses as a healing path to transformation? Sandra shares why horse medicine is more relevant today than ever through her magical new oracle deck - The Council of Hors…
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News flash: Slavery didn’t end after the Civil War. Thanks to the massive loophole of the 13th Amendment, it’s still going strong - in the form of forced prison labor all across America. We take you to Louisiana, the world’s incarceration leader. Local historian Eric Seiferth tells about Louisiana’s barbaric prison labor system, where inmates are f…
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Today With Brenda Danso: As an interior designer, you do more than create beautiful spaces—you guide clients through major life transitions, juggle countless responsibilities, and often take on an emotional load that goes far beyond design. But how do you protect your own well-being in the process? In this episode, Brenda Danso, founder of BD Inter…
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Today With Peter and Alex Spalding: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. On today’s sponsored show, I’m joined by Peter and Alex Spalding, founders of Daniel House Club. Daniel House Club is a designer trade program that provides access to a vast network of vendors, offering countless product options, concierge services, and tools to simplify procu…
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Today With Richard Anuszkiewicz: Welcome to another episode of A Well-Designed Business! Today, we’re diving into the world of high-end kitchen and bath design with the incredibly talented Richard Anuszkiewicz. As an award-winning designer and industry thought leader, Richard has built a name for himself through his innovative approach, brand colla…
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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Mark Normand, Adam Friedland, Jordan Jensen, Ian Fidance, Brian Holtzman & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Office Romance to Ska Captain Planet, making boy parts in your belly & more! Jeremiah Wat…
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An episode where Meg shouts about her own total lack of a Canadian history education, and Rachel gamely listens and wonders if Justin Trudeau's father might actually be Fidel Castro. Results of discussion: INCONCLUSIVE. Oh yeah. Ger shows up in the miniseries at about the third hour mark to speed-run some Geracheristics. You won't learn anything fr…
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Today With Sandra Funk: Today with Sandra Funk, we explore the transformative power of client experience in building a thriving interior design business. Sandra shares her pivotal "dark night of the soul" moment when three clients fired her in one day, and how this crisis became the catalyst for completely reimagining her approach to client relatio…
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Today With Ashley Ross: In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, I sit down with Ashley Ross, the self-taught designer and founder of Muse Noire, to discuss her journey of building a business that defies traditional expectations. Ashley shares how she confidently navigated her second career, blending creativity with strategy to create a design …
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Today With Abby Fitzgerald: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business! In today's on-air coaching session, I'm helping my guest, Abby Fitzgerald of Fitz Haus Interior Design, master the seasonal ebbs and flows of her business–a challenge that every designer faces but few plan for effectively. Today, we're diving deep into creating a strategic roadmap for…
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In this episode, my guest, Christina Prokos, explains the importance of inner child work. The inner child is the version of you that needs attention. It is the aspect of Self that feels disassociation. Christina breaks down: - Why inner child work is painful. - Why your inner child needs you to pay attention. - And she explains how healing leads us…
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Today With Eryn Oruncak: Meet Eryn Oruncak, founder of Elan Design | Interior Design & Fine Art. As one of the first designers to achieve SIDC certification in neuroaesthetics, Eryn is leading the way in showing how this cutting-edge science can transform both our industry and our clients' lives. In this episode, Eryn breaks down how neuroaesthetic…
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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Ari Shaffir, Kevin Nealon, Tony Baker, Beth Stelling & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Teletubbies, Carnies, sharing hotel rooms & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live…
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Today With Anna Nelson: Today I'm joined by Anna Nelson, a Gallup and ICF certified strengths coach who helps entrepreneurs unlock and unleash their hidden superpowers. Through her diverse background as a marketer, saleswoman, project manager, and business owner, Anna discovered a fundamental truth: success and happiness come from building your bus…
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Puppies, child pornographers, and the disabled meet in this disjointed movie set in Bucharest. We're definitely on some kind of watchlist now, folks. #legallyafilm #morallyacrime GCGI now has an Instagram page— never miss a sweaty update (and get sneak previews of future episodes) at: http://www.instagram.com/gercangetit (or click here). There's mo…
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Today With Abigail M. Horace: Join me this week as I sit down with Abigail M. Horace, founder of Casa Marcelo. As a Black Latina designer, Abigail found herself surprised and frustrated to repeatedly see a lack of representation in the industry, even within a diverse area like New York City. She founded her firm in part to break away from stereotyp…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Vision, Intuition & Taking Bold Action in Your Business. 9 years. Over 1,000 episodes. More than 9 million downloads. Today, A Well-Designed Business® celebrates a major milestone—and I could spend this episode reflecting on the journey. But if you know me, you know we’re going deeper than that. This isn’t just a celebratio…
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Today With Amhad Freeman: Today on A Well-Designed Business, I’m sitting down with Amhad Freeman, an incredibly talented interior designer who has built a thriving business by focusing on a very specific niche—designing for high-level single men and developers. Now, if you’re wondering how niching down that specifically can lead to success, trust m…
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This week: Ger molests some mannequins and blows up a house. What else is there to say? GCGI now has an Instagram page— never miss a sweaty update (and get sneak previews of future episodes) at: http://www.instagram.com/gercangetit (or click here). There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network! Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy…
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The fourth premier of Ontario, Arthur Hardy was the last Liberal premier of Ontario. He took over from Oliver Mowat, but served only through two years and one election. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: crai…
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Today With Greg Wyers and Jennifer Points Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. For today’s sponsored episode, I am excited to welcome Greg Wyers and Jennifer Points, president and marketing specialist at Design Trade Service. Design Trade Services is an exclusive online marketplace for designers created to streamline the sourcing process and let yo…
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Today With Rachel Usher: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! In this episode, I sit down with an inspiring designer, entrepreneur, and community builder to talk about resilience—both in life and business: Rachel Usher. We dive into the challenges of running a design firm, navigating industry roadblocks, and the power of creating a supportive n…
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The longest serving premier in the history of Ontario, he transitioned it from a new province to the 20th century. He also served in the Canadian Senate, as the federal Minister of Justice and as Lt. Governor of Ontario. Oh, and he is related to Farley Mowat. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-hi…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: As an interior designer, at some point, someone—whether it’s a potential client, a trade partner, or even a stranger at a party—is going to question the value of what you do. They’ll say, “With the internet and so many resources, why does anyone need a designer?” And when that moment comes, are you ready to answer with conf…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Your business is more than just a source of income—it’s your story, your impact, your legacy. In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, I’m helping you design a business that leaves a lasting impression. Together, we’ll explore: What legacy truly means and why it matters. How to align your mission, core values, and daily…
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This week: the conclusion of our three-part series of shows Ger popped up in that have now disappeared from the world. We watched three episodes of The Judge (1982-1985), literally a show about a male judge in the early 1980s so the sexism is laid on EXACTLY as thick as you'd imagine, although it's honestly a better representation of what goes on i…
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Today With Ashley La Fond: Are you delivering beautiful spaces that truly work for your clients’ lifestyles? In this episode of A Well-Designed Business, I’m joined by Ashley La Fond, founder of Of Space & Mind, to explore how professional organizers can revolutionize your design process. We dive into the ways Ashley collaborates with designers—lik…
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Today With Naïka André: Today on A Well-Designed Business, I'm talking about show houses with designer Naika Andre, who just completed her first one at the Kingston Design Show House. For years at WindowWorks, I've seen what makes show houses succeed or struggle, and that's why I love Naika's transparency about the entire process. She shares everyt…
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Stand-Up On The Spot in the Main Room of The Comedy Store! Featuring completely improvised sets from Ralph Barbosa, Jordan Jensen, Rick Glassman, Jetski Johnson, Erik Griffin & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Organic Panties to Sister Wives of Atalanta, Entour…
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Not only did he serve as the second premier of Ontario, but Blake was also the first of only three federal Liberal leaders to not serve as Prime Minister. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected]
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Today With Hannah Bowyer: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! In this episode, I’m excited to dive into the world of virtual assistance and automation in interior design with the amazing Hannah Bowyer. We’re exploring how these powerful tools can help designers maximize their efficiency and elevate their client experience. I’ll share insights …
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Today With Jessamy Tsoris: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! Today I'm thrilled to share my heartfelt conversation with Jessamy Tsoris, an inspiring interior designer who transformed her career after facing unexpected challenges in the graphic design world. Jessamy opens up about her journey from sitting at a desk for hours to discovering he…
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While he shared a name with our first Prime Minister, the first premier of Ontario was not related to him. Sandfield Macdonald's time as Ontario's premier was short, but his influence on the formation of Canada was immense. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/c…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Hi, welcome to A Well-Designed Business! This week, my wonderful friend, productivity coach, and the host of the Small Business Straight Talk podcast, Amber De La Garza, will kick things off with a heartfelt introduction. In this episode, I will guide you through one of our most popular discussions from 2022: focusing on go…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: Today on A Well-Designed Business, we’re tackling a scenario every designer knows all too well: when a client’s expectations go completely off the rails. What do you do when the budget doesn’t match the vision, the scope keeps growing, and they want you to manage tasks that were never part of the plan? Whether you’re trying…
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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Matt McCusker, Ari Matti, Casey Rocket, LeMaire Lee & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Merkins to Baby Monitors, Dongers, The Undertaker, Spyro, Clown College & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from…
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Back on my show is one of my favourite crystal experts – Nicholas Pearson, to talk about his latest book, Crystals for Psychic Defense. This is one of the best books I’ve read on the subject of modern psychic protection. In this episode we discuss the more active protection practices—like magickal techniques for warding your home, vehicle, and work…
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Today With Amy Posner: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Are you the expert in your business? The one driving conversations? Solving problems? Showing your clients how valuable you are, setting expectations, and running the ship? Or are you an order-taker, following along, being passive, and serving as a yes-man for your clients? Today, I’m join…
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Today With LuAnn Nigara: As we wrap up 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the lessons, challenges, and wins from this past year—and looking ahead to 2025. In this episode, I share the stories and milestones that shaped my year, the powerful insights I’ve gained from incredible people, and a challenge for you as you step into the new year. Whet…
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