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Ava Paige - Writer of songs, breaker of strings, fighting her biggest fight against childhood cancer

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - March 10, 2020 18:13 - 44 minutes
In this episode, the incredibly talented 15 year old Ava Paige tells of her early start into music at the age of 10 singing karoke with Kelly Clarkson. By 11 she had a busy schedule, cowrites with established song writers, meetings with publishers and multiple gigs played around the US. At 14, sh...

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Annette McNamara- Holy crap I’m 40. Single, no kids, freelancer, and pretending to have it together.

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - March 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
In this episode the Beautiful Strength podcast host Annette McNamara recaps some highlights of her 30s. Not married, no kids, an unstable career and internet dating... Nothing like reminiscing down a memory lane that ended up no where near where she thought she would be, but enjoying the ride non...

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Annette McNamara- Holy crap I’m 40. Single, no kids, freelancer, and pretending to have it together.

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - March 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode the Beautiful Strength podcast host Annette McNamara recaps some highlights of her 30s. Not married, no kids, an unstable career and internet dating... Nothing like reminiscing down a memory lane that ended up no where near where she thought she would be, but enjoying the ride non...

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Jessica Vasofsky: OMG you’re a Mormon?!?!?

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - March 03, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes
In this episode Annette sits down with Jessica, who “surprised” her during a coffee meeting up when she found out she was a Mormon. Obviously there is a lot more to Jessica than just being a Mormon, but Annette needed to check her own assumptions and dig down deeper to get to know Jessica and ove...

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Jessica Vasofsky: OMG you’re a Mormon?!?!?

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - March 03, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode Annette sits down with Jessica, who “surprised” her during a coffee meeting up when she found out she was a Mormon. Obviously there is a lot more to Jessica than just being a Mormon, but Annette needed to check her own assumptions and dig down deeper to get to know Jessica and ove...

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Brian Craighead: Living kidney donor needed. Blood type A or O

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 27, 2020 19:07 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Special Episode Podcast!!!! This morning I was contacted by Sarah, Brian's wife. She saw the video I posted yesterday through a friend of a friend and reached out. Normally I am not up at 6 am but for some reason, I was today. Brian is in desperate need of a kidney. Blood type A or O (even a B...

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Brian Craighead: Living kidney donor needed. Blood type A or O

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 27, 2020 19:07 - 35 minutes
Special Episode Podcast!!!! This morning I was contacted by Sarah, Brian's wife. She saw the video I posted yesterday through a friend of a friend and reached out. Normally I am not up at 6 am but for some reason, I was today. Brian is in desperate need of a kidney. Blood type A or O (even a B ca...

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Holly Lynnea: A witty female Comedian, with a strong personality and confidence to match.

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 26, 2020 02:50 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode we hear from self made and managed female powerhouse, comedian Holly Lynnea. We talk about confidence and owning your life experiences and your opinions. And being brave enough to get on stage and be yourself. Owning who you are and being appreciative of opportunity. We think she ...

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Holly Lynnea: A witty female Comedian, with a strong personality and confidence to match.

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 26, 2020 02:50 - 46 minutes
In this episode we hear from self made and managed female powerhouse, comedian Holly Lynnea. We talk about confidence and owning your life experiences and your opinions. And being brave enough to get on stage and be yourself. Owning who you are and being appreciative of opportunity. We think she ...

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Jeffrey Shelton: Mr. Fit on the Go! Husband, Father, Business owner, & Personal trainer

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 18, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode we sit down to be inspired by Jeffrey Shelton and celebrate his success as a businessman and fitness guru.

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Jeffrey Shelton: Mr. Fit on the Go! Husband, Father, Business owner, & Personal trainer

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 18, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes
In this episode we sit down to be inspired by Jeffrey Shelton and celebrate his success as a businessman and fitness guru. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Sharif Iman: Singer/Songwriter Chocolate Soul Child

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 11, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes
In this Episode we sit down with the amazingly talented Sharif Iman to discuss life as an artist, where his passion for music comes from, how a lawsuit and a 5 year wait almost cost him his career, and how faith and focusing on his dream has kept him going. Make sure you listen through the every ...

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Sharif Iman: Singer/Songwriter Chocolate Soul Child

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 11, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this Episode we sit down with the amazingly talented Sharif Iman to discuss life as an artist, where his passion for music comes from, how a lawsuit and a 5 year wait almost cost him his career, and how faith and focusing on his dream has kept him going. Make sure you listen through the every ...

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Episode 17: Black Guy Therapy Podcast

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 05, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes
In this episode we sit down with Todd and Joel of the Black Guy Therapy podcast. We talk about the importance of BGT and how this podcast offers a therapeutic space for black men to vent, be heard, discuss tough topics, learn from each other’s experiences, and cultivate community. --- This episod...

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Episode 17: Black Guy Therapy Podcast

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - February 05, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode we sit down with Todd and Joel of the Black Guy Therapy podcast. We talk about the importance of BGT and how this podcast offers a therapeutic space for black men to vent, be heard, discuss tough topics, learn from each other’s experiences, and cultivate community.

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Episode 16: Julee Brand- Designer, Teacher, Publisher.

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 27, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
“I have achieved my career trifecta–designing, teaching, and publishing,” Brand says regarding where she is after 30 years of real-world experience. From an early age, she always wanted to create things. In 2010, after she received her MFA from Full Sail University, she began teaching part-time a...

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Episode 16: Julee Brand- Designer, Teacher, Publisher.

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 27, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes
“I have achieved my career trifecta–designing, teaching, and publishing,” Brand says regarding where she is after 30 years of real-world experience. From an early age, she always wanted to create things. In 2010, after she received her MFA from Full Sail University, she began teaching part-time a...

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Episode 15: Amanda Cortese: Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 20, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes
"My name is Amanda Cortese. I’m a 33 year old wife and a mother of two boys. And I was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in October, 2018. Since diagnosis I have endured chemotherapy and all of the side effects that come with it, MRIs, CT scans, PET scans and more blood draws than I can count...

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Episode 15: Amanda Cortese: Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 20, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
"My name is Amanda Cortese. I’m a 33 year old wife and a mother of two boys. And I was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in October, 2018. Since diagnosis I have endured chemotherapy and all of the side effects that come with it, MRIs, CT scans, PET scans and more blood draws than I can count...

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Episode 14- Raihanna Estrada: songwriter and traveling extraordinaire

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In today’s episode we sit down with Raihanna Estrada, a badass Songwriter and Artist, traveling connoisseur, and just a positive woman living out her dreams one day at a time and one foot in front of the other. You’ll leave this podcast inspired and ready to tackle any dream you have.

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Episode 14- Raihanna Estrada: songwriter and traveling extraordinaire

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour
In today’s episode we sit down with Raihanna Estrada, a badass Songwriter and Artist, traveling connoisseur, and just a positive woman living out her dreams one day at a time and one foot in front of the other. You’ll leave this podcast inspired and ready to tackle any dream you have. --- This ep...

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Episode 12 - Meredith Rabe

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 07, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this Episode we sit down with Meredith Rabe, a down to earth Christian boss babe with a fun sense of fashion who makes everyone feel like a fashionista Badass. We talk about adoption, motherhood, living through trauma with a sick kiddo, and laughing through life with a few cuss words, great fa...

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Episode 12 - Meredith Rabe

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - January 07, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour
In this Episode we sit down with Meredith Rabe, a down to earth Christian boss babe with a fun sense of fashion who makes everyone feel like a fashionista Badass. We talk about adoption, motherhood, living through trauma with a sick kiddo, and laughing through life with a few cuss words, great fa...

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Episode 11- Landon Tedora: More than gay and HIV +

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 23, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour
There is something for everyone in this episode. LGBTQ, homelessness, family struggles, mental illness, crime and punishment, HIV and turbulent relationships. Landon is a true testament that you can go through hell while still maintaining a positive attitude. *There are some moments of this episo...

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Episode 11- Landon Tedora

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 23, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
There is something for everyone in this episode. LGBTQ, homelessness, family struggles, mental illness, crime and punishment, HIV and turbulent relationships. Landon is a true testament that you can go through hell while still maintaining a positive attitude. *There are some moments of this episo...

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Episode 11- Landon Tedora: More than gay and HIV +

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 23, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
There is something for everyone in this episode. LGBTQ, homelessness, family struggles, mental illness, crime and punishment, HIV and turbulent relationships. Landon is a true testament that you can go through hell while still maintaining a positive attitude. *There are some moments of this episo...

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Episode 10- Trent Denson: Spread the Positive Podcast

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 18, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes
In this episode we sit down with Spread the Positive’s founder Trent Denson. Trent is pumping the world up one positive moment celebration at a time. If you needed some positivity in your day, this is the podcast to listen to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...

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Episode 10- Trent Denson: Spread the Positive Podcast

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 18, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode we sit down with Spread the Positive’s founder Trent Denson. Trent is pumping the world up one positive moment celebration at a time. If you needed some positivity in your day, this is the podcast to listen to.

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S1/Ep 9- Kate Smith: Autism Ambassador

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 09, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode we sit down with Kate Smith. Kate struggled throughout her childhood trying to figure out “what was wrong with her” until she was finally diagnosed with Autism at the age of 28. Kate talks about what it was like growing up autistic, the struggles she has encountered as an adult an...

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Episode 9- Kate Smith: Autism Ambassador

Beautiful Strength: The Podcast - December 09, 2019 13:00 - 50 minutes
In this episode we sit down with Kate Smith. Kate struggled throughout her childhood trying to figure out “what was wrong with her” until she was finally diagnosed with Autism at the age of 28. Kate talks about what it was like growing up autistic, the struggles she has encountered as an adult an...