A leadership podcast brought to you by Tracy Spears, best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab. Each week you will find her bringing you guests from varied careers sharing their real-life leadership experiences and more.
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Hosted by Tracy Spears, speaker, co-author of two best selling leadership books, founder of Exceptional Leaders Lab, coach, and head cheerleader for anyone trying to play bigger. Shift Out Loud is a podcast designed to inspire you to play bigger. You'll hear from real live people sharing what their shift was, when it happened, and why it was out loud. What you think is true, and when you move from the external locus of control to the internal locus of control, your shift can happen and anyth ...
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From Small-Town Doer to Big-City Leader with Kian Kamas
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The strongest leaders often come from humble beginnings, because these early hardships are instrumental in the development of grit. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I talk to community leader Kian Kamas. As the Executive Director of PartnerTulsa, Kian is passionate about creating long-term, institutional change in how Tulsa pursues its economic a…
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Fixing Your Unhealthiest Relationship with Charity Barton
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I may be cheering you on as you think and play bigger, but my guest for this episode could give me a few professional tips! Charity Barton is the University of Tulsa Cheer coach, a Director at TU's Collins College of Business, and an entrepreneur who believes in the power of storytelling. Not only is Charity a gifted and charismatic speaker, she is…
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How to Speak Up (Even When You Aren’t Sure What to Say) with Janet Huber
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My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is definitely playing bigger — she was recently recognized as a 2023 Power List Leader in Workplace Diversity by Oklahoma’s Journal Record! As the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at BOK Financial, Janet Huber is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and a team-oriented philosophy to advance di…
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Choosing the Right Opportunities and Finding Harmony with Jessica Lowe-Betts
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Often, our most impactful shifts can take us by surprise or seem to come out of nowhere. My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is mastering the art of recognizing the right opportunities and shifting out loud with intention — whether that means playing bigger in the corporate world, leading her community, or embracing her role at home. Jessic…
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Making Legal History with Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith
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Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith is a trailblazer in championing equality, and his passion for playing a bigger game has led him to make legal history… not once, but twice! Chris studied journalism at Oklahoma State University before shifting gears to pursue a juris doctorate from the University of Tulsa… and this shift would have a MASSIVE, reverbera…
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Addressing the Youth Literacy Crisis with Olivia Martin
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You’d be surprised by the positive impact you can have on your community in just 45 minutes per week. If you want to learn how to make a huge difference in under an hour, you won’t want to miss this episode of Shift Out Loud! I speak to Olivia Martin, who is championing students, teachers, parents, and volunteers in the meaningful work of literacy …
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International Business Leadership with Karen Kiely
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Karen Kiely has played bigger in two hemispheres and multiple industries — and she’s collected amazing insights along the way! Karen is the Executive Director of Cap Tulsa, an organization that helps children in lower-income families grow up and achieve economic success through a two-generation approach that prepares young children to succeed in sc…
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Cultivating Space for Your Humanity with Dr. Dwayne Jenkins
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Dr. Dwayne Jenkins won’t just help you to play bigger — he’ll also teach you how to live fully and authentically. Dr. Jenkins is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist recognized for his expertise in advanced laproscopy and robotic surgery. Twenty years as a cancer surgeon has taught him this above all: the most powerful medicine flows from the h…
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Trusting Your Intuition & Preventing Violence with Barb Jordan
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CONTENT NOTE: This episode deals with intimate partner violence and homicide. Listener discretion is advised. Barb Jordan is not only an excellent example of how to play bigger, she’ll inspire you to move about the world a little bit differently. Barb is a three-time NCAA Division 2 softball champion who also played and coached softball for Team US…
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Writing Your Story Mosaic with Shawna Suckow
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Shawna Suckow is a coach, consultant, and speaker with some serious knowledge of the customer mindset. As a former corporate buyer, she became fascinated with how organizations marketed and sold to her. Her first book, Planner Pet Peeves: Straight Talk for Meetings Industry Suppliers to Understand How Planners Really Think, Act and Buy, aimed at he…
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From The Biggest Loser to the Biggest Stages with Mimi Brown
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Mimi Brown is an award-winning motivational leadership speaker and the CEO of AMP Up Success. Through her training and coaching services, Mimi works with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication and leadership so they can make an influential impact on the world. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with Mimi to discuss …
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Helping Communities Play Bigger with Onikah Asamoa-Caesar
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When you decide to play bigger, you can create positive impact that ripples far and wide and empowers others to play bigger, too. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I speak to someone who has built the heart of her community — and works every day to keep it beating strong. Onikah Asamoa-Caesar is the founder and owner of Tulsa-based Fulton Street B…
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Effective Global Advocacy with Carlisha Bradley
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When you begin to think and play bigger, it can transform not only your own life, but the lives of those around you — your family, your team, your community, and even beyond. As the founder of the transformative global nonprofit Women Empowering Nations (WEN), Carlisha Bradley is playing bigger and making a difference on a global stage. She’s serve…
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Embracing Your Authentic Path with Dr. Mrinalini Garv
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When you’re surrounded by people telling you what you should be doing, feeling, or working toward, it’s hard to hear the inner voice that is telling you what you truly want — and even harder to speak your truth. How do you know when the path you’re on is one you’ve chosen for yourself… and how do you make a shift to one that better reflects your go…
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Shifting Your Expectations with Dr. Meg Myers Morgan
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Dr. Meg Myers Morgan shared so many fascinating insights during her last appearance on Shift Out Loud that I had to invite her back! Meg is a keynote speaker, professor, and coach who works with people seeking clarity in times of overwhelm. Her award-winning books include Everything is Negotiable: The 5 Tactics to Get What You Want in Life, Love & …
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Discovering Your Signature with Carol Seymour
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Carol Seymour may be playing bigger than anyone I’ve ever interviewed — and her bold moves have helped me to play much bigger in my own life. Carol is an accomplished business leader, one of Real Leaders Magazine’s Top 40 Women Keynote Speakers for 2020, and the founder of Signature Leaders, an organization that accelerates women into next-level le…
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Bold Insights From Season 1
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I’m issuing a heartfelt thank-you to all of the listeners who have supported the Shift Out Loud podcast in 2022. Our first season was wildly successful, reaching thousands of people who aspire to think and play bigger in their own lives. I’m thrilled that I was able to sit down with a variety of amazing people to dig deeply into their biggest shift…
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Trading Places with Wally Schmader
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The guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is… me, Tracy Spears. Due to audience demand, this episode is flipping the script a little bit — my Exceptional Leaders Lab partner, co-author, and long-time friend Wally Schmader is stepping up as my guest host and putting me in the hot seat to talk about my own big shifts, and how I’ve learned to think…
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Getting Out of the ‘How’ Business with Tricia Brouk
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What happens when you get caught up in the ‘how’ of your dreams? You may impose hidden limitations on the ‘what’ and the ‘when’. Tricia Brouk has mastered the art of (co-)creating her own destiny. She is the founder of The Big Talk Academy, where she helps people transform their stories into an industry-leading media presence. She’s also the author…
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Shifting with Creativity with Greg Hawks
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From keynote speaking for Coca-Cola in Buenos Aires to inspiring teenagers at a non-profit summer camp, Greg Hawks is a master at conquering stages of all sizes. Greg wears a number of different hats, from corporate culture specialist to keynote speaker to virtual conference producer, but the common threads that run throughout his work are his infe…
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Leading Intentionally Through Change with Joanne Culverhouse
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When you’re leading through a time of change, it isn’t enough for your team to believe in your plan. They need to believe in you. Dr. Joanne Culverhouse has enjoyed an award-winning, 41-year career in education, taking on the roles of teacher, coach, principal, and assistant superintendent, and said farewell to full-time employment in 2022 as the s…
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Ego or Impact with Maria Stanfield
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How do you know when you’re following your true passion… and when you’re just walking the path others have set for you? My guest Maria Stanfield has cracked the code. Maria is a speaker, bestselling author, and executive coach who is committed to empowering people with the tools to thrive in business and in life. Through her nonprofit My Sister’s C…
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From Vice President to Intern with Eryn O’Brien
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Eryn O’Brien has a passion for implementing programs that unlock people’s full potential. Over the course of her career, she’s created big impact for companies such as American Express and Bristol Myers Squibb, and is now Vice President of Global Talent and Inclusion for Eastman Chemical Company. When Eryn felt the need to boldly shift out loud in …
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Unlocking Your Negotiation Superpower with Jennifer Bennett
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Since leaving the corporate world, Jennifer Bennett has brought her cross-functional leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies to academia. She’s taught subjects including negotiation and enterprise risk management as an adjunct professor, and now serves as Chief of Staff and Lead of the Transformation Management Office of The University of Tu…
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When Life Pitches Curveballs with Hall-of-Famer Cindy Bristow
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This is a special episode of Shift Out Loud, because my guest is someone who has inspired me to think and play bigger throughout my life — and has done the same for countless women around the world. To say that Cindy Bristow has been a game-changer for the sport of softball would be an understatement. Among other career accomplishments, she’s coach…
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Modern Marketing for a Cross-cultural World with Dana Arnett
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Over her 30-year career as an executive VP in the entertainment industry, Dana Arnett has delivered over 6000 television shows to audiences around the world — but these days, she is focused on creating a different kind of impact. Motivated by the psychological effects of discrimination in the industry, she has since retired from entertainment and f…
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From Sesame Street to Michelle Obama’s Kitchen with Cassie & David Bizzaro
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Husband-and-wife team David and Cassie Bizzaro are no strangers to shifting out loud. Their journey has included moving from Tulsa to New York (and back again), taking a professional leap of faith, and strolling down Sesame Street (yes, that one!). After 15 years of experience in higher education marketing and communications, Cassie is crushing it …
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Shifting an Imbalanced Society with Pam McKissick
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The last time that author, artist, radio host, and business leader Pam McKissick appeared on Shift Out Loud, the audience response was overwhelming. Both women and men reached out to let me know how much they enjoyed her fascinating insights. And I hear you! The co-author of Grab It Back! Equality, Money, Power & Sex is back for another thought-pro…
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Lifelong Learning and Shifting with Sara Larch
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Have you thought about what your life will look like after you retire? During her career in the Physician Enterprise world, Sara Larch was known as a skillful leader. As the second woman in 75 years to become Board Chair of a large trade association, she co-founded a women leaders’ forum to prepare other women to follow in her footsteps. Although S…
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Shifting With Intention with Rick Hust
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Not all shifts are created equal! Shifting with intention requires you to be strategic about what you truly want in your life — even if it takes you off the beaten path. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with executive coach Rick Hust, an old friend who happens to be one of my biggest inspirations. After a successful 32-year career deve…
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Living Your Most Joyful Life with Marissa Levin
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When you truly understand the incredible impact of shifting out loud, you want to encourage everyone around you to think and play bigger. Marissa Levin takes it to the next level—she’s made it her Lifetime Legacy Mission to empower 1 billion people to live their most joyful lives! Marissa’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1995 when she launched a …
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All-Out Truth-Telling with Suzanne Westenhoefer
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Stand-up comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer tells the truth. That’s why she could never be in the closet, even as she stepped out on stage as a comedian in the 1990s. Suzanne experienced her big shift at 29 years old, when she was an aspiring actress working as a bartender. After one of her regulars urged her to try her hand at stand-up over a Finlandia…
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Surviving Unexpected Shifts with Lisa Riley
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Making a shift on your own terms in order to play bigger is challenging enough. But what happens when your successful shift is followed by an unexpected game changer? Lisa Riley’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to leave the corporate oil and gas industry and enter the paint and sip business, becoming the owner of a Pinot’s Palette franchise in Tuls…
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Do the Inner Work with June Miller
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Self-improvement is a top priority for exceptional leaders, but the first step is understanding who you are, why you choose the actions you take, and your impact on those around you. Inner work should be thought of as the powerful and reliable growth strategy that it is. If you want to play a bigger game and increase your capacity to lead, then you…
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Championing Diversity with Kuma Roberts
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Confronting unconscious biases and creating an inclusive, equitable company culture should be at the heart of your mission as a leader. In fact, these are some of the most serious and important leadership challenges today. My guest Kuma Roberts helps teams and organizations change the world, one encounter at a time. Kuma is the Chief Diversity, Equ…
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Building Exceptional Leaders with Wally Schmader
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Sometimes, a surprise layoff can be the best thing to happen to your career… and exactly what you need in order to start thinking bigger and shifting out loud. My guest Wally Schmader is the co-founder of Exceptional Leaders Lab, author of Full Contact Leadership, and co-author of multiple books, including What Exceptional Leaders Know and Leadersh…
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Grab Power Back with Pam McKissick
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If you want to play bigger, you need to learn how to stand up, speak out, and own your truth. My guest Pam McKissick is a businesswoman, artist, radio host, and co-author of Grab It Back! Equality, Money, Power & Sex, a book about owning your power in the home and the workplace. Over the course of her career, Pam has not only mastered the art of ma…
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Everything is Negotiable with Dr. Meg Myers Morgan
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Even after finding the courage to up their game and step fully onto their path of power, women often have trouble clarifying their true value, asking for what they deserve, and saying no to opportunities that don’t meet their needs. When you’ve been taught all your life to think and play small, how do you make the shift to living the full and fulfi…
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Flex Your Visioning Muscle with Tricia Brouk
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What does it look like to write your own story? Big Talk Academy founder Tricia Brouk helps her clients become the go-to experts in their fields through tapping into the power of their authentic stories and building industry-leading voices. Storytelling lies firmly within Tricia’s zone of genius. She’s not only a respected speaker mentor, she’s als…
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Your Invitation to Play Bigger
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In this trailer, you'll get a peek behind the scenes of what's to come on the Shift Out Loud podcast! Hosted by Tracy Spears, speaker, co-author of two best-selling leadership books, founder of Exceptional Leaders Lab, coach, and head cheerleader for anyone trying to play bigger. Shift Out Loud is a podcast designed to inspire you to play bigger. Y…
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EP 21 - Revitalize Your Life One Small Change at a Time with Jane Mudgett
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EP 20 - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Tom Vincent
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EP 19 - Travel Trailers, Partnership, and No Regrets with Ana Maddox
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EP 18 - The Value of a Support System with Patty Wilson
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In this podcast, I am excited to introduce you to Patty Wilson, LPC, who is the Executive Director at Hospice of Green Country. Join us as we discuss some of the misconceptions related to hospice care and the challenges Patty and her team encounter as they guide their patients through their last moments.…
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EP 17 - Establishing a Great Culture & Rapport with Your Team with Paula Settoon
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Join me as I sit down with Paula Settoon! Paula is the Dean of Libraries and Knowledge Management for Tulsa Community College, an HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer, and the Tulsa Area United Way Campaign Coordinator. Hear how she approached her new team and how valuable the time spent asking questions and listening was on impacting its culture.…
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EP 16 - Developing & Encouraging Leaders with Wendy Thomas
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Today's guest is Wendy Thomas, Executive Director of Leadership Tulsa, a community organization focused on developing leaders. Hear about Wendy's passion and the important work of this organization engaging leaders in the community through service and education.Door Tracy Spears
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EP 15 - Passionate Nonprofit Leader(ship) with Lori Long
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In this episode, you'll get to know Lori Long, the Executive Director of the Tulsa based nonprofit, Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges. She shares about her passion, commitment, and the resolve it takes to successfully run a nonprofit and fundraise. Not only this, but she does a freestyle rap for us!…
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EP 14 - Finding Your Joy with Rosemary Harris
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Join me as I interview Rosemary Harris! From her fear of public speaking to her passion for serving on non-profit boards, this episode delves even deeper still to her love of and willingness for adventure and her decision to live life joyfully.Door Tracy Spears
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EP 13 - When a Calling Alters Your Career Path with Chris Brecht
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My guest for this episode is Chris Brecht. He is a lawyer, currently running for a District Judge position in Tulsa. Hear about his passion for working with children, the calling he feels to run for this position, and much more.Door Tracy Spears
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EP 12 - Losing My Religion Part 2 with Debbie McDaniel
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In this conclusion of our previous episode, you'll hear more from my friend, the author, Debbie McDaniel. She concludes the powerful story of her experience in and leaving the Jehovah's Witness organization,Door Tracy Spears
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