Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, the essential audio hub for portrait photographers eager to launch and elevate their businesses to achieve their ideal version of success. Hosted by Nicole Begley, a former zoological animal trainer turned accomplished family and then pet/equine photographer, this podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your photographic passion into a thriving business. Since making the leap into photography in 2010 and quickly scaling her business t ...
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Nicole Dunn and Brian Kearney, hosts of The Next Frontier Podcast, interview founders and investors in Africa, from Pre-Seed to Unicorn stage entrepreneurs and angels to professional VCs. The podcast aims to shine a light on the dynamic startup ecosystem and bring equitable funding to entrepreneurs that are tackling the most difficult problems on Earth. Their goal is to shift the narrative on startup investing in emerging markets and help grow the African yearly VC inflows to $20 billion. Ne ...
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Discover how investment organizations are run from the industry’s top operating partners. We dive into the business of investment management by exploring functional areas across operations, investor relations, legal, finance, and technology. Key stakeholders provide insight on the business today and look to what the future may hold for capital allocators and their investment partners. Longtime operator, Scott MacDonald, hosts in-depth interviews with key non-investment principals across publ ...
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Each week Chicago comedians Tim Dunn, Clayton Margeson, and Kellen Terrett team up with a special guest to discuss their thoughts and feelings on the world of video games, trying to add some insight in to why they love and hate the games they play, and have a little fun along the way. RSS Feed Subscribe on iTunes
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Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed 10 billion people by 2050. Interviews are led by Dr. Kevin Folta, a professor of molecular biology and genomics.
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Nicole McClure ventured into a cubical room filled with musical soul-searching students, exploring music from all different avenues. Plug in your headphones and imagine the greatness of musical tones flowing through your ears, swirling around your brain, and gliding through your heart. This is the time to explore various genres of music and get an inside scoop into these students' lives, understanding the true meaning behind lyrics. The students behind the podcasts in this section will give ...
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We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective. Your host Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and th ...
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Welcome to TTYA Talks, the podcast brought to you by me and hosted by me, Irene TTYA. Every week I will be talking to amazing women, including Supermodel Jourdan Dunn, Beauty creator Jackie Aina, THE fastest BRITISH WOMAN EVER, Dina Asher-Smith, and British Vogues publishing director Vanessa Kingori MBE. TTYA Talks is here to inspire, motivate and allow you to listen to authentic stories from women who are pioneering in the creative industries + sports. Episodes will be released every Monday ...
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1. C3 NYC Worship - Starting to See 2. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - More Than Anything 3. Red Hands - With all my heart 4. Vive Worship - Bless Hoped 5. Nicole Lashawn - Another Day 6. Saraphina - You Do Not Lie 7. Cece Winans by Ntokozo Mbamba Mbatha - Believe for it 8. Kierra Sheard - Miracles 9. Jekalyn Carr - I believe God 10. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir feat. TaRanda Greene - He’s Been Faithful 11. Tiffany Daniels Hudson - Enough 12. Planetshakers - Never Thirst Again 13. C3 NYC Wo ...
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Do you dream of quitting your day job and starting a business that gives you the freedom to spend your time in a way you value? Chances are you’re ready to stop living paycheck to paycheck, but you’re also smart enough to know that starting an online business isn’t as easy as today’s influencers make it out to be. We get it — taking the leap of faith to start an online business can feel overwhelming, confusing, and downright terrifying. Lucky for you, you don’t have to figure it out alone. J ...
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Let’s be honest…it’s bad out there. Did you know teachers are twice as likely to experience stress as the general population? Or that 90% of teachers have experienced burnout symptoms in the last year? In this podcast, we’ll speak with educational leaders, former educators, and industry experts to better understand the employee experience in education. We’ll dig deep into causes of teacher burnout and transitions into other professions, and we’ll discuss strategies school leaders can impleme ...
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The Gratitude Hack with Jeff Brown
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258 - In this episode of the Freedom Focused Photography Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Jeff Brown, The Photographer's Mentor, for an insightful conversation on how to elevate your photography business by harnessing the power of positivity, gratitude, and strategic visibility. Jeff shares his unique journey from military photographer to re…
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Update on Controlled Environment Agriculture - Chris Higgins
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Two decades ago the idea of growing crops indoors seemed like an excellent way to grow food closer to urban centers. Greenhouses and 100% indoor operations grew with significant investment. Years later we see that major efforts have not succeeded. What have we learned and where is the industry going? We speak with Chris Higgins, President and CEO o…
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Nationalism: Nato's need to balance members' own identity with the Alliance's vision of unity. Talking with global strategist Alp Sevimlisoy
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Nationalism versus Atlanticism: how Nato is balancing rising nationalist movements with its' own unifying vision.
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Jim La Creta, CTO – Brandeis University (EP.36)
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Jim La Creta is the Chief Technology and Information Officer for Brandeis University. Jim shares a fascinating and different perspective on technology for an investment office and university broadly. We discuss his career path at Brandeis which started at the help desk 21 years ago to the CTO seat. He shares how he partners with the investment comm…
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Story Brand Your Business with Karen Bartos
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256 - In this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography podcast, we're diving into one of the most powerful tools in business: storytelling. If you’ve ever struggled to connect with your clients or wondered how to make your website work harder for you, this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined by Karen Bartos, a certified StoryBrand Guide, who’s her…
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The Outlook for the California economy, Labor Market, Immigration and Housing. Talking with Chris Thornberg, Co-Founder of Beacon Economics.
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Is California a failing state or are its' best days yet to come ?
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The Children of Madness. Talking with author Jarrett Brandon Early.
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This is Jarrett's fourth novel in the Fantasy genre and arguably his best to date.
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Money Story Shattering with Heather and Kerry
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256 - In this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography podcast, join me as we welcome back Kerry Jordan. She bravely opens up about a major block that’s been affecting her work for decades - a feeling of being disingenuous selling luxury artwork to private clients and being particularly uncomfortable with the sales process around upselling products…
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The San Francisco Mayor Race. Talking with Candidate Daniel Lurie.
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San Franciscans will elect a new Mayor on November 5th. The five leading candidates include Daniel Lurie, a successful private sector executive, who does not have City Hall experience. He is touting his corporate track record as an example of new leadership San Francisco needs.
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The GMO Tree You Never Heard About - Dr. Chris Dardick, USDA/ARS
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We regularly discuss a small suite of commercial crops that have been genetically enhanced with transgenes. However, one additional genotype was transformed long ago, and approved for use in the USA, Canada and EU-- but nobody talks about it much. It is the plum resistant to plum pox virus (PPV), a devastating virus of stonefruits. While rare in th…
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San Francisco School Board Elections: Talking with candidate Laurance Lee.
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The San Francisco Public school system is the oldest one in California, founded 1851. With more than 49,000 students in grades K through 12, it has its' fair share of challenges but opportunities abound. Laurance is running for one of three open seats on the four member board.
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Adam Weinstein, COO & CFO – New Mountain Capital (EP.35)
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Adam Weinstein is a Managing Director, COO, and CFO of New Mountain Capital, a $50 billion private equity firm focused on middle market buyout, credit, and net lease strategies. I really enjoyed this conversation because we focused on two critical elements of building investment firms: people and process. Adam discusses their investment committee g…
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255 - If you’ve been feeling the weight of a slow season or just need a little boost in your business (and mindset), this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography podcast is for you. I’ve got Johl Dunn back on the podcast, and we’re diving deep into some game-changing strategies that can help you navigate tough times, overcome stress, and shift you…
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Anti-GMO Hawaii Memories; A Career in Ag Science - Dr. Steve Savage
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In 2013 a number of county ordinances sought to end the use of biotech crops on various Hawaiian islands. Hawaii's warm year-'round climate permits several corn seasons a year, so seed corn for the mainland is produced in these locations. However, these technologies are not appreciated by a subset of the population, who see these companies as poiso…
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her VP Running Mate, Talking with Professor David McCuan, Chair of the Political Science Dept. Sonoma State University
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Tim Walz Governor of Minnesota, edged out Josh Shapiro for Kamala Harris' VP.
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San Francisco's Mayor Race: Speaking with Candidate Mark Farrell
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San Francisco will elect a new Mayor November 5th, 2024. There are five leading candidates across a field of 24. We have invited the top five to speak about the issues. Mark Farrell is the first to accept and joins us from the campaign trail.
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Inside the High School Senior Market with Dan Frievalt
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254 - In this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, your host Nicole Begley dives into the exciting world of high school senior photography with special guest Dan Frievalt from Frievalt Photography. Whether you’re interested in photographing high school seniors or not - this episode is still full of applicable tips for ANY genre! Dan sh…
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Enabling Local Production of Protein Therapeutics - Dr. Kerry Love, Sunflower Therapeutics
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Great products and ideas are everywhere, yet limited by the ability to actually produce them in needed quantitites. The technologies from Sunflower Therapeutics enable bioprocess applications throughout the globe in a deployable unit with a small footprint. Dr. Kerry Love describes the technology and it's applications, along with the philosophy of …
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Our twice weekly podcast began in March 2020 at the start of the Pandemic. Over the last four years we have built a global audience with regular listeners in 60 countries including the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Ireland. But the podcast has been listened to and has fans in 144 countries including non English speaking markets like China, Russia, …
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Steven Schwab, GC and CCO – Thoma Bravo (EP.34)
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Steven Schwab is the GC and CCO for Thoma Bravo, a $142 billion private equity firm that invests in growing software and technology companies. Prior to joining Thoma Bravo in 2015, Steven practiced law at Winston and Strawn and Katten Munchin. Steven shares how to make best use of your legal resources. He shares his thoughts on when to bring legal …
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Portrait vs. Commercial Work with Kerry Jordan
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253 - In this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography podcast, we welcome Kerry Jordan from Fur and Fables Photography. Kerry shares her incredible journey of pivoting from private client photography to a thriving commercial pet photography business. Discover the challenges and rewards Kerry faced during this transition and gain valuable insights …
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How to burn a Rainbow. My Gay Marriage didn't make me whole but my Divorce did. Talking with author Karl Dunn
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Karl Dunn relates the story of a bitter divorce after fighting for many years for Marriage Equality. He found that he was on his own, charting new territory with little information available to same sex couples about navigating the treacherous waters of the California divorce system. But in the end, he argues he is a better person because of the di…
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Measuring the Health of T-Cells - Dr. Nigel McCracken, Virax Biolabs
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T-cells are a critical part of the adaptive immune system, actively targeting problematic invaders. From pathogens to cancers, T-cells seek and destroy potentially dangerous cells, and maintain a memory of their presence. In today's episode Dr. Nigel McCracken describes this part of the adaptive immune system and how Virax Biolabs is using speciali…
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Black Woman on Board. Claudia Hampton and the fight to save Affirmative Action at CSU. Talking with author Dr. Donna Nicol
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The California State University System is the largest public university in the United States with 475,000 students, 53,000 faculty and 23 campuses. This book recounts the implementation of Affirmative Action programs from the 1970s until Proposition 209 banned such programs in 1996
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Travel Hacking: Redeeming Points
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252 - In this final installment of our travel hacking series, we're diving into the art of redeeming points. Now that you've accumulated a collection of points and miles, it's time to learn how to use them to unlock unforgettable travel experiences. From booking long-haul flights in business class to scoring luxury hotel stays for free, this episod…
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Joe Biden Out, Harris In and the Republican Convention
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Three historic and tumultuous weeks in American politics saw the Democrats reject incumbent Joe Biden for Kamala Harris. At the same time Republican Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, appointed a 39 year old Senator from Ohio as his running mate and closed out the Convention on a note of unity to face the Democrats in November.…
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Resistance to Correction, Breaking Trust in Science - Drs. Andrea Love and Nicole Keller
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Disinformation clouds the public understanding of science, especially technology in agriculture and medicine. So when a leading journal publishes false information, academic experts have an obligation to help correct the process. This may be done via a variety of methods, but cordial and collegial discussion is the first step. When that fails, note…
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Donald Trump picks J.D. Vance as Vice President. Talking with Professor Jack Pitney.
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Donald Trump chose the 39 year old junior Senator from Ohio as his running mate at the Republican Convention in Milwaukee. Vance is a cultural conservative who will likely play a key role campaigning in MidWest swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Travel Hacking: Earning Points
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251 - Welcome back to the Freedom Focus Photography podcast! In this second episode of our three-part series on travel hacking, we're diving into the exciting world of earning points. If you love to travel and dream of doing so for free or at a significantly reduced cost, this episode is a must-listen. I'll be sharing my tried-and-true methods for …
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Digital Currency or Digital Control: The future of Money. Talking with author Nick Anthony.
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Will the US Federal Reserve issue a digital currency (CBDC) ? 127 countries are studying or piloting CBDCs for their citizens including economic powerhouses like China, EU, India, the UK among others. But it seems like the benefits to the consumer are limited while government control and surveillance seem to be the principal benefits. Do we really …
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The British Election Results: A new political order. Talking with Vince Cable
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Britain's July 4th General Election marked a reset of the political landscape in the UK with the Labour Party winning a landslide victory of 412 seats in the 650 seat Parliament. The Conservative Party lost over 200 seats, But the moderate Liberal Democrat Party surged into third place with 72 seats, And the Reform Party headed by Nigel Farage garn…
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250 - Welcome to the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast! In this special episode, we're kicking off a three-part series dedicated to one of the most exciting and requested topics: travel hacking. If you've ever dreamed of traveling for free or at a fraction of the cost, you're in the right place. Today, we'll explore how to leverage credit card poin…
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The French Election Results : Lessons for US Democracy. Talking with Professor Jonah Levy
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The Snap French elections have resulted in stalemate. But US voters should take heed as we approach our own elections in November in a polarized political environment.
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Invisible Rulers: The people who turn lies into reality. Talking with Rene DiResta
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With the advent of social media, there has been a radical change in the dynamics of power and influence with new Influencers blurring truth with disinformation.
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Nicole Adrien, Chief Product Officer & Global Head of Client Relations – Oaktree Capital Management (EP.33)
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Nicole Adrien is the Chief Product Officer and Global Head of Client Relations at Oaktree Capital. If you work directly with clients and prospects, this is the conversation for you. Nicole discusses her career path beginnings at Goldman Sachs, and how she turned a summer internship during business school into a career at Oaktree. Working with clien…
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Time Traveling with Heather Lahtinen
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249 - In this episode of the Freedom Focus Photography Podcast, we’re jumping into our imaginary DeLorean and time traveling to share the ultimate 3-step success formula we wish we had known from the start! Join Heather and me as we reveal how making decisions, taking action, and trusting yourself can transform your photography business. We also sh…
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The US Supreme Court Ruling on the Trump Immunity Case. Talking with Professor Luke Boso
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The Supreme Court handed down its' awaited decision on immunity for the former President. It was wider ranging and more momentous than many observers had anticipated.
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The SS Jeremiah O'Brien. The last of the WWII Liberty ships. Talking with Forrest Booth.
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2700 Liberty ships were built in WWII to transport materiel, munitions, food and troops to the front lines. It was the greatest logistical undertaking in military /naval history.
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