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Their is nothing pretty in pink! I felt like I was jumped into a gang who colors happen to be "PINK". I don't consider myself a survivor because managing the ebbs and flows after a breast cancer diagnosis is never ending. I'm now standing in my GLOW willing to share my moments. My moments are real and my truth is sometimes funny. The Glow doesn't define me. I define the Glow.
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StrategyCast

Lori Jones from Avocet Communications

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The StrategyCast podcast explores the nature of what it means to be at the helm of marketing decisions. Every episode is crafted to make people think, to spark some “aha!” moments, and to illustrate just how important a truly integrated marketing strategy and a solid, inspired brand presence are to success and longevity. Your host, Lori Jones, is the President & CEO of Avocet Communications, and she has over 30 years of integrated marketing experience. Lori has interviewed over 400 top busin ...
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The Stacks

Traci Thomas

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The Stacks is your one stop shop to talk books and reading. Guests will join the host, Traci Thomas for lively discussions about books and the ways they have shaped their lives, and they way we all understand culture, race, politics, and more. The last Wednesday of each month Traci and guest will break down a book in detail as part of The Stacks Book Club. Make sure to check the website www.thestackspodcast.com for more details, including upcoming The Stacks Book Club picks.
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Do you ever wonder how Bruins like you have gone on to achieve success after college? Now you have the chance to find out as UCLA alumni discuss their careers, what has helped them most in their journeys and their tips for personal and professional success.
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Engineering Conversations has one simple goal... to promote engineering. By having conversations with engineers about their backgrounds and careers, we will showcase a wide variety of industries and explore the types of jobs that engineers perform when they finish university. These conversations may help young people understand what it is that engineers do in their day to day work. As young people learn about these types of careers, they may be inspired to become and engineer and help make t ...
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The show aims to share the passions and interest of living in the City of Peachtree Corners, through lively interviews with elected officials, local authors and community personalities who lives and stories we’d like to share you. Included in that will be community issues and interests – like politics, city development plans, dining, entertainment, local sports and recreation and local achievements.
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A new volume of succinct yet stirring stories arrives with the second season of Future Fables — Aesop’s storytelling podcast, created in partnership with Literary Hub. Exploring how the ancient fable form may bring us replenishment, comfort and perhaps guidance for the modern day, celebrated contemporary writers weave yarns that resonate and illuminate in equal measure Future Fables is created in partnership with Literary Hub. The theme music was composed by Dean Blunt; episodes were mixed, ...
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Small Business File

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The fastest way to get small business News & Information to grow and Prosper. We want to be the most valuable 15-minutes in a small business owner’s week. Our small business owners have 0 to 10 employees. Our small business information is NOT thinly disguised marketing material. You need unbiased straight talk and useful information, not pay-to-play infomercials.
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In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, Rico Figliolini interviews Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson. They discuss the transformation of 25 Tech Park into a 13-unit condo, a rezoning initiative addressing office space vacancies, and future developments like outdoor parks and trails. They also explore local zoning challenges, parking s…
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English professor Eve Dunbar is here to discuss her forthcoming book, Monstrous Work and Radical Satisfaction: Black Women Writing under Segregation. Eve shares how libraries played a pivotal role in her childhood relationship to reading, and how that love of reading eventually led her to focus her academic work on African-American literature. We a…
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Transform your business from within! This episode reveals the secrets to breaking down complex strategies into actionable steps, all while linking them to key performance indicators. Learn how a customer-focused approach led to success stories like Hilton Hotels and Mecklenburg County. We'll also share vital tips to foster collaboration between sal…
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Send us a text Do you ever wonder about the infrastructure and services in your community? How did the roads, sewer, landfill, and water services get there? Engineers are responsible for setting up communities that are functional and safe for the people who live there. In this episode we sit down with Ryan Johnson, an Environmental Systems engineer…
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It’s The Stacks Book Club Day, and we’re discussing Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo. We’re joined by actor and author Jay Ellis to explore the story of The Crafts, a husband-and-wife duo who escaped slavery by pretending to be a white man and his slave in 1848. We discuss why we think this story fell out of the collective consciousness, how …
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Transform your sales and marketing alignment for unstoppable revenue growth! In this episode, we break down practical strategies to tackle the "messy middle" of your initiatives. Learn how to design a structured framework for success, align messaging, and ensure follow-through. Plus, tips on using AI for insightful research and engaging training me…
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*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser* Today we are joined by author Luvvie Ajayi Jones to discuss the all-important topic of book cover design and book marketing. Luvvie regularly works with aspiring new authors through her Book Academy, guiding them all the way through the publishing process. We also play a game where we predict whethe…
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Today we’re joined by author Regina Porter to discuss her new book, The Rich People Have Gone Away. She explains what made her hesitant to write a COVID novel and why she eventually changed her mind. She shares the role of humor in her work, and what made exploring the trope of missing white women exciting to her. The Stacks Book Club pick for Augu…
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In this episode, you'll learn the process of combining brand strategy with digital marketing tactics. Plus, we’ll tell you how to leverage AI for exceptional consumer insight and explain why Q4 is the prime time to listen to your audience. And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the S…
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Send us a text Engineers often find themselves in leadership positions as their career progresses. Managing large projects and groups of people can be very challenging and requires skills that are not fully developed during university studies. In this episode we sit down with Tara Paton, an Industrial Systems engineer and the President and founder …
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Today we’re joined by the multitalented LaDarrion Williams about his fantasy debut Blood at the Root, which re-imagines a magical academy as an HBCU. LaDarrion explains how being a playwright differs from being a novelist, how he has navigated criticism from readers, and why he wanted to write a Young Adult story for Black boys. The Stacks Book Clu…
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Curious about the secret to brand success in the digital era? It’s all about alignment! This episode breaks down the importance of syncing your branding, marketing, and communication strategies. Learn actionable tips for enhancing team collaboration, retaining authenticity, and harnessing AI for nuanced insights. From brand scans to the role of CEO…
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Jay Ellis, star of HBO's Insecure, joins The Stacks to discuss his new memoir, Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood. We talk about how this book came to be, where Jay’s imaginary friend came from and the purpose he served in his life. We also consider productivity versus creativity, and the books that made Jay …
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Struggling with keeping your brand relevant in a fast-paced market? Elevate your strategy with high-impact personalization and cutting-edge AI techniques. In this episode, you'll learn how to stand out with targeted content, engage your audience, and remove sales friction seamlessly. You'll also hear inspiring success stories and practical tips for…
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Send us a text Do you like industrial projects? Are you interested in manufacturing and processing modern resources? Do you want to help companies improve their efficiencies, quality control, reliability, economics, and sustainability? In this episode we sit down with Rob Jones to learn about Industrial Systems Engineering. Rob has been teaching la…
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It’s The Stacks Book Club Day, and we are discussing the classic post-apocalyptic novel Parable of the Sower, which is set now, in July 2024. We’re joined again by Lessons for Survival author Emily Raboteau. We talk about what we think of Lauren, the book’s main character, and what we make of the religious and romantic elements in the story. We als…
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Curious about making your brand culturally relevant? In this episode, we break down powerful strategies that set your marketing apart by studying market behavior and understanding cultural trends. Learn about smart risk-taking, the power of emotional connections, and how startups transform categories. Perfect for marketers aiming to connect deeply …
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Regina Wallace-Jones is the CEO and President of ActBlue, an organization established in 2004 that builds a fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, progressive organizations and the small-dollar donors that support them. In her decades-long career in technology, Regina has held executive roles at Mindbody, Inc., Yahoo, eBay, Facebook, and L…
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Author Mateo Askaripour is back on The Stacks to talk about his sophomore novel, This Great Hemisphere, a work of speculative fiction about an invisible woman on a mission to solve a high profile political murder. Mateo explains how he built the book’s world - set 500 years in the future - and why he doesn’t think about genre with his work. We also…
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Investor pressure got you stressed? Learn powerful strategies to push back and make calm, confident decisions. You'll get insights on leveraging expert feedback, showcasing success, and building crucial partnerships. Discover communication tactics that resonate with investors and find out how to maintain optimism during tough times. Perfect for CEO…
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Send us a text Do you ever notice street lights or the exterior lighting on buildings? Have you ever wondered who put them there, or how they get their power supply? Engineers design these systems! In fact, there is even an Illuminating Engineering Society to help support engineers in this field of practice. In this episode we sit down with Ariele …
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*Patreon- and Substack-only bonus episode teaser* This edition of The Stacks Unabridged is dedicated to the New York Times’ 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. First we talk with Gilbert Cruz, the editor of the NYT Book Review, about the creation of the list and all the excitement it generated. Then, we welcome a panel of readers - Sara Hildreth, H…
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Shirley Wang '90 is founder and CEO of Plastpro Inc., an award-winning fiberglass doors manufacturer which has been recognized for innovation by Construction Tech Review and Window and Door Magazine. In 2022, CIOViews listed Ms. Wang among the year’s most admired women business leaders. She was the first Asian American Woman chair for the UCLA Foun…
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We are joined by journalist and author Adam Higginbotham, whose new book is Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space. Adam explains why he wanted to tell the story of the Challenger, and the importance of focusing on its crew. He also reveals how he kept all the people and puzzle pieces straight, and tells a wild story …
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Brands with purpose are brands that win. Transform your approach to brand positioning and corporate purpose with insightful tips on making technology work for you—not against you. This episode delves into creating authentic, purpose-driven strategies, leveraging AI for hyper-personalization, and avoiding common pitfalls. Elevate your brand to futur…
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In this episode of Prime Lunchtime with the City Manager, host Rico Figliolini discusses the ongoing trash problems at Jones Bridge Park in Gwinnett County with City Manager Brian Johnson. They explore the park's overcrowding, littering, and the challenges of managing such a popular amenity. The conversation also touches on recent city council deci…
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LaMonica Peters '94 is a News Reporter for KTVU Fox 2, covering Silicon Valley and South Bay. Her work has been seen on CNN, ABC News Live, CBS News, Spectrum News Network and Fox Live Now. She was selected as a Knight Digital Media Center Fellow by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism in 2011. In 2013, she was given the Mississippi Associ…
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We are joined by Katherine Lewin, founder of the hosting shop Big Night in NYC, to discuss her new cookbook Big Night: Dinners, Parties & Dinner Parties. Katherine explains how she makes hosting feel easy and welcoming and shares the keys to having a successful Big Night. We also learn about her development process and how she decided on which reci…
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Feeling like your business has untapped potential? Learn how to master KPIs for growth, plan your exit strategy, and conquer talent attraction challenges. This episode is packed with insights on maintaining financial transparency, making data-driven decisions, and building a strong company culture. Plus, find out how to transform your services and …
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Send us a text International students can be found studying at many universities and colleges across Canada. They bring their culture and knowledge to the classrooms and laboratories, and they broaden the educational experience for all students and professors. Moving to the other side of the world to pursue an education is a giant leap in life that…
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Cinthia Flores ’10 is a Board Member of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Prior to her appointment, she practiced immigration law with a focus on removal defense defending individuals from deportation. Cinthia has a background in labor law having previously represented public and private sector unions. Currently, Cinthia serves as …
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Today author and essayist Emily Raboteau joins The Stacks to discuss her book Lessons for Survival: Mothering Against "The Apocalypse." Emily explains what has changed for her since writing this meditation on justice, race and the environment. And we learn why it’s so important to talk about climate change with the people in our lives. The Stacks B…
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Elevate your brand's story with award-winning content marketing strategies! Gain insights on enhancing consumer engagement, leveraging AI creatively, and personalizing customer experiences. Tune in, harness the power of authentic connections, and drive impactful growth! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes…
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Kevin Berson ’96 is the founder of Kinected Advisors, a Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Exit Planning Advisory firm. Kinected helps lower-middle market business owners (businesses generating $5M-$50M in annual revenue) navigate the process of selling their businesses for maximum value. Prior to founding Kinected in 2014, Berson spent 18 years wi…
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For this edition of The Stacks Book Club, Melissa Mogollon returns to dissect the popular romantic novel It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. We unpack the book itself - its writing style and depiction of domestic violence - along with the public perception of its author. We also discuss the upcoming film adaptation starring Blake Lively, and so much…
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