Counterpoint with Deke and Dietz is a brand new a cappella podcast exploring how the industry got started, where it’s going, and how we’ll get there together. Hosted by award-winning arrangers and musicians Deke Sharon (The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect, In Transit) and Rob Dietz (The Sing-Off, Glee), each episode features an interview with a premier member of the a cappella community alongside additional segments including signature Counterpoint debates about controversial topics in vocal music, ...
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1 Corinthians 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified...that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.
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The Memo Show is a podcast featuring conversations with random people about random things. Creativity, music, art, film, wellness, and whatever humans get passionate about! You never Know on The Memo Show!
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Start Writing is a craft-focused podcast dealing with the art of telling stories. We look at the structure of plots, characters, worlds, scenes, word choice, and every other detail that goes into writing great novels.
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Welcome to Behind the Brand® presented by Neo, hosted by Jeff Adamson, co-founder of Neo Financial and SkipTheDishes. On this podcast, we learn from leaders who are reimagining, innovating, and transforming the financial and retail industries across Canada.
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Ep. 11 Pete Cornell. Musician and Proud New Owner of Peak Music in Stowe, Vermont!
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On This Episode of The Memo Show: Pete Cornell joins us to talk about his new endeavor into the private musical education sector, and shares his experience opening Peak Music in Stowe, Vermont! Pete is an amazing musician/ guitarist and went to school for it most of his life. We met while working retail and started a band together shortly after. We…
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Ep.10 Back to School! Rob & Sean on taking the bus, having no friends, passing notes, and so much more!
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On this episode of The Memo Show: Friends and schoolmates, Rob & Sean, join us on this very special Back to School episode of The Memo Show! We talk about having kids and what back to school is like as an adult and when we were kids, the influential and not so influential teachers we had in school, passing notes, school fights, smoking on school gr…
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Ep. 9 Caleb Dietz on Music Production, the State of Country Music, and the Dissection of a Song.
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On this episode of The Memo Show: I join Caleb Dietz at Lakehouse Studios where we talk about the country music takeover in popular music today like Post Malone, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and his client Ollie Joseph. He talks about the skills it takes to be a studio guitarist vs. a live guitarist, the benefits of collaboration vs. being in a band and h…
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Ep. 8 Robert Lysobey on Writing, Inspiration, Ideas, Pretentiousness, and Cliches
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On this episode of The Memo Show: I have a fast paced (slow paced for those of you with ADHD) and hilarious interview with my dear friend Robert Lysobey. He is an author/writer (and do I dare say - comedian?) and he talks to us about everything from his battle with weight gain, his first glimpse into how writing filled the void in his soul, his fav…
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The Future of Global Banking with Miklós Dietz, Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office at McKinsey & Company
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S02:E08: The Future of Global Banking with Miklós Dietz, Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office at McKinsey & Company Miklós Dietz | Senior Partner, Managing Partner of Vancouver Office | The Future of Global Banking “Winning business models are not stuck in one sector.” — Miklós Dietz This time, on Behind the Brand, we sit down with …
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Modernizing Payments Infrastructure with Ron Morrow, Executive Director at the Bank of Canada
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S02:E07: Modernizing Payments Infrastructure with Ron Morrow, Executive Director at the Bank of Canada Ron Morrow | Executive Director at the Bank of Canada | Modernizing Payments Infrastructure “You want a system that is stable and reliable, but not one that is so stable and reliable that it stifles innovation and competition. So it's a challenge …
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The State of Entrepreneurship in Canada with Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks
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S02:E06, Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf | Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks | State of Entrepreneurship in Canada “Having competitors is fine. It's actually good… It keeps you sharp... You gotta find ways to have the right product that fits in the market against your competitors.” — Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf In this e…
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Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada
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S02:E05, Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada Donna Kinoshita | Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada | Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada “We call it… the three legged stool. You've got the Retail Payments Activities Act as the rules. The Canadian Payments…
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Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float
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S02:E04, Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float Rob Khazzam | Co-Founder and CEO at Float | Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float "There's a million reasons for a company like Skip or Neo or Float or any business to not go anywhere. They get built by people who go 'I w…
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On this episode of The Memo Show: My long time friend, colleague and fellow musician Robb Takacs aka. EOD talk about 25 years after Generation Under, our hip hop group we spawned during the turn of the millennium. Robb and I play you some tunes from our debut album "The Arrival", while we talk about the progression of Generation Under as a side pro…
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On this episode of The Memo Show: I celebrate almost 30 years of making music (Yikes I’m old!) by showcasing some of my favorite songs. All written, recorded, and produced by your’s truly. I talk about the creation and inspiration behind 13 [Memo] songs that resonate with me, in a “radio show” format. So I basically Matt Pinfield myself for an hour…
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Designing a Banking System for New Entrants with William Keliehor, Former Chief Commercial Officer at Interac
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S02:E03, William Keliehor, Former CCO at Interac William Keliehor| Former CCO at Interac | Designing a Banking System for New Entrants with William Keliehor “My philosophy in life is very agile, in that, I'd rather get something to market, and listen, learn, and then tweak, pivot, and then move.” — William Keliehor In this episode, we speak with Wi…
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Ep. 7 Nate Kreiter on Dodgeball, Fashion, and how he transforms clothes into art.
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On this episode of The Memo Show: We start off with a voicemail from our dear friend Pete, then we dive into the mind of Nate Kreiter who is the sole proprietor of ShopN8. We discuss his creative process and his approach to fashion this day in age, the gallery exhibit he is currently putting together to showcase how a piece of clothing really can b…
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Unlocking the Potential of Small Businesses in Canada with Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero
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"There is so much that technology can unlock in terms of giving small business owners back time... their most valuable resource in life. - Faye Pang We’re joined by Faye Pang, Country Manager at Xero, a new Zealand–based technology company that provides cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. Faye is an industry leader with a track re…
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Ep. 6 Raul from Riff Audio - Audio Engineering, Producing and the twists and turns of creating impactful music.
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On this episode of The Memo Show: Raul invites me to his studio Riff Audio in Burbank to talk about his journey from growing up Mexican in Germany (and many other places), finding his passion in the creation of music, and eventually opening his own studio. Raul tells me how he gets the best performance from his bands and artists, and how he keeps t…
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S02E01: Abraham Tachjian, Director of Digital Banking, PwC Episode Title: Abraham Tachjian | Former Open Banking Lead to the Government of Canada “Consumers don’t care about open banking… It's an industry term… They care about the capabilities that come with it.” — Abraham Tachjian We’re speaking with Abraham Tachjian, Open Banking Lead to the Gove…
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Ep. 5 Jr. - The Marines, 9/11, Motorcycle Clubs, and are aliens among us?
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On this episode of The Memo Show, we talk to Jr. who tells us what it was like to be deployed as a Marine at the time of 9/11, and how he dealt with the transition back to being a civilian with his love for riding and a motorcycle club. We also discover how I got the name Memo, if you ever wondered. You never know, on The Memo Show! Go follow Jr. o…
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SW 137 INT Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine
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START WRITING Podcast: “Writing Her Story: A heartfelt conversation with Gail Carson Levine” “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * * This episode is dedicated to my daughter. It’s an interview with Gail Carson Levine. I am sure you are familiar with her book Ella Enchanted…
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On this episode of The Memo Show, Maneetpaul joins me as we talk about his YouTube channel, Kindles, self publishing his book, and how to get into the habit of reading more. Also, why read on an iPad as opposed to a Kindle? We may never have an answer, but Maneet has some great input. We have a voicemail from Pete, and b-boy bonus track if you list…
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E43: Erin Barton | Chief Development Officer, JA Canada | Fostering Entrepreneurship among Young Canadians
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“Our teens today will find themselves in five or more really quite different careers over the course of their lifetime... how we equip youth with the skills to be able to transfer and adapt through their different career journeys and environments is really, really key to our work.” — Erin Barton Erin Barton is the Chief Development Officer for JA C…
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Ep. 3 "Pete, Ladies and Gentlemen."
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On this episode of The Memo Show: Today, we talk with Pete. My best friend, cub scouts pack mate, and former band mate/collaborator. He’s also the one who leaves all the voicemails. We have been through a lot together and I needed to have him on my show. He has been using his didgeridoo skills to enlighten a sound bath studio in NY. I would have ne…
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E42: Mike Murchison | CEO, Ada | The world of AI entrepreneurship: Navigating risks, embracing authenticity, and scaling up
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“And that's what that's what entrepreneurship gives you. It gives you access to problems that are really hard to solve that, in my case, at least, for the kind of problems I like to solve, I can't find anywhere else.” — Mike Murchison In this episode, Mike Murchison, the co-founder and CEO of Ada, shares insights on redefining success beyond extern…
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Ep. 2 Drugs, Addiction, and the road to Recovery w/ Marz
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On this episode of The Memo Show: Mario from Release Recovery is our guest on this episode of The Memo Show, to talk about their dark past with drugs and alcohol, how it changed their life (good and bad), and what the road to recovery looks and feels like. He even leaves his phone number if you want to talk. Also, we have another Voicemail from Pet…
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E41: Brett Colvin | CEO & Co-Founder, Goodlawyer | Revolutionizing legal services: Navigating legal education, innovation, and AI in the Canadian landscape
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“There is so much unmet legal need within businesses of all sizes that I don't see AI as a threat, I see it as an opportunity to make legal more important and more valuable to the businesses that it's serving.” — Brett Colvin In this episode, Jeff delves into the vibrant realm of legal services alongside Brett Colvin, a fellow founder based in Calg…
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On the first episode of The Memo Show: Chimes and I talk about creativity in a digital world vs. what it was like to have to create in the 90’s, with the restrictions of analogue. We also have a voicemail from Pete, a narrated short story that was submitted to the show by Rob L., and a musical recommendation/breakdown from Cal, a music producer who…
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E40: Mark Harrison | Founder & Public Speaker, MH3 Collective | Pathways to entrepreneurial success: Relationships, risks, and data-driven decisions
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“I think entrepreneurship is the profession of the future, and I think ‘entrepreneurial’ is the trait of the future.” — Mark Harrison In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mark Harrison, Founder of MH3 Collective, who shares his approach to life and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of self-management and taking control of one's destiny. …
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Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf | Founder & CEO, Manzil | Empowering financial inclusivity: Unleashing the potential of fintech in Canada
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“This is the element of humanity and compassion and empathy of banking that we don't have today that really needs to come in.” — Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf Join us on this episode of Behind the Brand as we sit down with Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf, a dynamic force in the world of finance, ethics, and innovation. With an impressive academic background and a diverse …
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Kirsten Gauthier | Founder & President, Public Office | Navigating creativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact
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“I think specialization is really important. Do what you're really, really good at, be really well known for it, and then they will start giving you other things to do because they know that they can depend on you.” — Kirsten Gauthier Join us in this episode of Behind the Brand as we sit down with Kirsten Gauthier, the founder of Public Office. Fro…
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Connor Curran | Chief Laundry Officer, Local Laundry | Small business highlight: Building success through community, collaboration, and innovation
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“We want to showcase that just because we're a small business doesn't mean we can't have a big impact.” — Connor Curran Connor Curran started Local Laundry equipped with a Google search, 50 dollars, and a vision for a mission-driven clothing company. But starting was the easy part. Many lessons, and many pivots later, Local Laundry is now a widely …
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Colin Deacon | Independent Senator, Senate of Canada | Innovation, competition, and financial empowerment: A path to a better Canada
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“Problems are great things once they’re identified, and if there’s a willingness to address them. Because they alert you to a way to get better.” — Senator Colin Deacon In this episode, we sit down with Senator Colin Deacon, a leading voice in Canada's financial landscape. With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for empowering consumers, Sena…
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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels!
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SW 136 INT “WHAT IS LitRPG?” Interview with KEVIN SINCLAIR, author of the Creation’s Bane novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *Today I’m excited to introduce Kevin Sinclair! He writes LitRPG, which I had heard about, but before I read his book, I’d never read the…
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Hanna Zaidi | Chief Compliance Officer, Wealthsimple | Banking on the future: Blending trust and innovation in the financial world
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“We're in this position and in this space where we can do things differently than what incumbents do, because we have the opportunity to reimagine it.” — Hanna Zaidi With her extensive regulatory compliance expertise and forward-thinking approach, Hanna Zaidi has been a driving force behind innovation and transparency in the financial sector. Her l…
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Ilya Brotzky | Founder & CEO, VanHack | Reshaping tech talent acquisition and fostering global connections
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“Another thing the best companies are doing is just moving fast or being very clear in the interview process.” — Ilya Brotzky While working in Brazil, Ilya Brotzky joined a startup accelerator that aimed to connect American invcestors with Brazilian startups. Immersed in the startup culture, he observed a pool of skilled Brazilian developers wantin…
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Jesus goes back to His hometown of Nazareth. They know Him there as the 'Carpenter'. He gives His first sermon that's recorded in the Bible, less than a minute long and He was rejected immediately by His own people!
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Why would Jesus help this guy out? Why would one of Herod’s elite seek Jesus? Because he has bigger problems than politics, his child is dying.
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She's a lesser race and a lesser gender! Why's Jesus talking to her? She's about to win the prize of salvation though, and the apostles are about to get schooled.
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The religious world considered her worthless because she was a foreigner and she’d been married 5 times.Από τον Pastor Chad Dietz
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SW 135 INT Author of STAR WARS, HALO, STARCRAFT, HITMAN, and MASS EFFECT novels, William C. Dietz, explains HOW TO WRITE IN SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLD
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START WRITING Podcast: “How to write in someone else’s world,” an interview with William C. Dietz, author of Star Wars, Halo, StarCraft, Hitman, and Mass Effect novels! “DAMN FINE SPACE OPERA!” — James Wolfhampton Get your copy of STARCHILD today! http://starchild1.jwashburn.com * * *I’m a fan of the StarCraft videogames, and I recently read a spin…
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Karen Danudjaja | Co-Founder & CEO, Blume | Guiding your entrepreneurial path with a mindset of growth and resiliency
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“The opportunity for me is like to look at the challenges as part of the fun of it, right? … How do you overcome those challenges in a way that pushes the business forward?” — Karen Danudjaja Frustrated by the limited non-caffeinated options in cafes and a desire to move beyond commercial real estate, Karen Danudjaja harnessed her entrepreneurial p…
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Joe Parenteau | Co-Founder & CEO, Fable | Founding to scaling: Assembling teams and embracing challenges in entrepreneurship
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“I loved being in the storm fighting fires and, and seeing the unbelievable potential that things have and, you know, trying to bring that to reality.” — Joe Parenteau When it came time to upgrade his dinnerware, Joe Parenteau looked to the usual suspects—EQ3, Pottery Barn, and West Elm. However, he was disappointed to find that the shopping experi…
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SW 134 INT Write your novel AFTER WORK, an interview with B.C. Walker, author of THE MEADOWLARK
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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…
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Michael Ryan | VP of Brand & Innovation, Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics | Embracing innovations to enhance life and performance
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“This is a fluid landscape, whether it's how we manage our people or how we identify different markets, we've just understood the world is always changing.” — Michael Ryan Michael Ryan's love for pushing boundaries ignited his extraordinary journey into the world of foot care, starting as a certified pedorthist in Canada. For over 14 years, he hone…
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SW 133 INT Character Arcs in Nonfiction with NYT Bestselling author of OUTLIVE, Bill Gifford
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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * * WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://www.youtube.com/@JWashburnau…
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Lesley-Anne Scorgie | Founder & Wealth Coach, MeVest | Revamping your money mindset: Cultivating financial confidence and self-love
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“Of course make your debt reduction a priority, but over here you also need to start learning to love yourself enough to put money aside for your future. And that is an act of self-love.” — Lesley-Anne Scorgie Lesley-Anne Scorgie’s passion for personal finance ignited at a young age. At just ten years old, she took a hundred-dollar birthday gift fr…
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Darby Sieben | Chief Product Officer, Unbounce | Decoding the power of focussed messaging, landing pages, and product love in the AI era
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“Brand trust is gonna be critical and it's always been critical, but in the age of AI, brand trust is gonna be critical.” — Darby Sieben In the late 1990s, Darby Sieben embarked on his journey as an internet early adopter, eventually founding his own digital marketing company. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as a respected industry leade…
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STEALING INDIANA JONES audiobook first half (1:23) by J Washburn
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AUDIBLE: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com/ KINDLE: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com/ NEWSLETTER: http://theinformant.jwashburn.com/ EMAIL: me@jwashburn.com SW SPECIAL STEALING INDIANA JONES: An essay on inspiration and death and how George Lucas hijacked the greatest stories of our time.†“[Stealing Indy] will pique your intellect and break y…
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Russell Reimer | Founder & President, Manifesto Sport Management | Crafting gold medal-worthy narratives and captivating audiences
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“Sport is a tool for social change that you can make [a] meaningful impact in communities, you can influence consumers.” — Russell Reimer Having produced for NBC during the 2000 and 2002 Olympics, Russell Reimer recognized the power of storytelling in captivating audiences and generating interest in the games. This insight inspired him to establish…
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SW 132 INT Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Subscribe to THE INFORMANT to get a free copy of STEALING INDIANA JONES! http://theinformant.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Kindle: http://stealingindy.jwashburn.com Buy Stealing Indiana Jones on Audible: http://stealingindyaudio.jwashburn.com * * *WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with cool visuals): https://youtu.be/vY3Q0CpGEWw * * * Rob MacGregor w…
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Ian Burns | President & CEO, Servus Credit Union | Exploring credit unions, financial empowerment, and open banking in Canada
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“So there's been, I think this huge change in how Canadians sort of want and need to bank.” — Ian Burns Established in 1938, Servus Credit Union is a member-owned, community-based financial institution. With an impressive network of over 100 branches and a staggering 380,000 owners, Servus Credit Union proudly holds the title of being the largest c…
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Michele Guimond | VP of Marketing, MEC | Developing strong teams and community-driven brands
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“I don't really view my own successes as my own. If I had one superpower, it's about hiring people that are smarter than me and let 'em fly, you know? Giving them the tools and the right environment for them to win because that's what everybody wants, ultimately.” — Michele Guimond As an avid backcountry skier, downhill mountain biker, and trail ru…
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