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Cool Change is a podcast about navigating life’s transitions with clarity, intention, and integrity. Hosted by Chuck Allen—executive coach, storyteller, and fellow traveler—this show explores the quiet thresholds where real transformation begins. Whether you’re rethinking your career, reevaluating your relationships, or simply sensing that something deeper is asking for your attention, Cool Change offers a place to pause, reflect, and move forward more honestly. Through solo episodes and soulful conversations, Chuck shares insights from his coaching practice and personal journey—offering language for what you’ve been feeling but maybe haven’t been able to name.
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83. From Passenger to Pioneer: Owning Your Authority with Jillian Reilly
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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82. Step 6: The Integration - Turning Insight Into Identity (6 of 6 in the Cool Change Method™ Series)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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81. Step 5: The Practice — When You Rewrite Your Rhythm, One Small Choice at a Time (5 of 6 in the Cool Change Method™ Series)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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80. Step 4: The Design - Upgrading the 99% (4 of 6 in the Cool Change Method™ Series)
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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79. Step 3: The Disruption -- It's Time to Take the Wheel (3 of 6 in the Cool Change Method™ Series)
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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78. Step 2: The Mirror — When You Finally See the Truth in Your Reflection [2 of 6 in the Cool Change Method™ Series]
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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77. Step 1: The Stirring — When Change Begins with a Whisper [1 of 6 in the Cool Change Method™ Series]
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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From Anxious to Empowered: How to Train Your Emotions (#76)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Rewriting Fear: My Journey with Ayahuasca (#75)
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Smart Friends, Stupid Decisions (#74)
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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This is How You Roll: Michelle Huebner on Redefining Possibilities and Why We Don’t Need Bucket Lists (#73)
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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How Hives Save Lives: Why Beekeeping is Becoming a Beacon of Hope for Veterans (#72)
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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From Dread to Desire: Embracing Joy in Your Workout (#71)
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Mindful Choices, Meaningful Changes, and the Alexander Technique: A Conversation with Author Lisa DeAngelis (#70)
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Finding Fulfillment: Harnessing Intuition, Holistic Wellness, and the Courage to Change (#69)
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Evel Knievel, Doing Hard Things, and Second Chances: David Terry's Extraordinary Journey from Death to Love (#68)
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Embracing Curiosity: Thriving in the Journey of Mental Wellness with Dr. Mandi Hudson
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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The Unstoppable Journey of Alden Mills: Charting a Path from Navy SEAL to Successful Entrepreneur
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Rewriting your Stories: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Can Change Your Life
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May 02, 2023 |
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From Trauma to Triumph: How Mindfulness Helped Ashley Baer Change Her Life and Others
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Tiffany Richards | Founder: Peaceful Warrior Woman
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Finding Purpose: What Led Vince Schiano to Donate His Liver to a Stranger
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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How We Design Our Life Together
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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How to Stop Rushing Through Life
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Are You in the Right Job For You?
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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On Keeping What Serves Us and Letting Go of the Rest
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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On the Hope That Comes From Giving Up
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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Rob Price | CEO, School of Rock | On Navigating Your Career (#56)
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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On Choosing to Live, and then Choosing Self Administered Suicide (#55)
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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How to Think Like a Brand (#54)
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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How to Make an Elite Exit From Your Business (#53)
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Author and Rented.com CEO Andrew McConnell wants us to start acting like owners - of our minds - and stop allowing self-doubt and negative emotions to stay rent-free. (#52)
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May 18, 2022 |
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Keith Smith’s Mid-life Wake-up Call Rearranged His Life’s Priorities. How Do Yours Compare? (#51)
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Chuck's Favorite Leader Talks About Having Fun and Making a Difference (#50)
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Real Hope for Addiction Recovery: A Conversation with Speaker and Advocate Jim Spicer (#49)
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Author Nick Kennedy On Leading A Purposeful Life, Taking Risks, And Creating Positive Change (#48)
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Rewiring Your Brain, Challenging Your Stories, and Playing More to Learn: A Conversation with Brain Coach Jocelyn Brady (#47)
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Jeff Otis: On Intentional Life Design, Goal Setting, and Building a Roadmap for Success
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Prioritizing Your Health and Fitness in 2022: A Conversation with Trainer Colin Feldtman
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Chef Z: On Improvising In the Kitchen and in Life (#44)
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Darcy Eikenberg: On Saving Your Career Without Leaving Your Job (#43)
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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Ben Ortlip: On How to Know If You’re In The Right Job For You (#42)
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Shuja Moore: From Inmate to Filmmaker - A Story of Tragedy and Transformation (#41)
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Sasha Purpura: Executive Director, Food for Free — On FOMO, Goal Setting, and Integrating Your Whole Life (#40)
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Chuck Allen: Insights from One Year of Cool Change (#39)
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Dr. Gilles LaMarche: How Chiropractic Saved My Life (#38)
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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Diane Hessan: On Creating More Serendipity and Improvising Your Way Through Life (#37)
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Jane Turner: On the Ways That Theater, Business, Risk, and Taking More Time to be a Mom Paved the Way to Leading one of Atlanta’s Cultural Centerpieces (#36)
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May 19, 2021 |
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David Risher: On Romantic vs. Functional Decision Making, and the Unexpected Influence of Leading with Purpose (#35)
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May 04, 2021 |
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Sadie Lincoln: On Change, Collective Wisdom, Redefining Fitness Goals, and How to Stop Fighting With Your Body (#34)
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Katy Mallory: On Building a Multi-million Dollar Side Hustle While Working Full Time and Parenting Three Young Kids (#33)
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Jeff Henderson: On the Two Game Changing Questions that Create Raving Fans (#32)
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Reactions with Rilla: Pete Gumbrecht’s Story (#31)
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Pete Gumbrecht: What Sailing 28,000 Miles on His Boat in the Middle of His Career Taught the Consultant About Life, Change, Value, and Adventure (#30)
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Reactions With Rilla: Bite-Sized Lessons Taken From Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey (#29)
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Susan Eckstein: An Ironman Triathlete on the Ripple Effect of Owning Your Own Script and Making Unconventional Decisions (#28)
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Reactions with Rilla: Ashley Baer’s Story (#27)
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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Ashley Baer: On Overcoming Childhood Abuse and Trauma, and How She Is Using Her Experiences to Help Others and Heal Herself (#26)
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Glenn Goad: On the Merits of Specialized Learning Versus a College Degree, Making Things Simpler, and Avoiding Assumptions (#25)
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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C.R. Celona: On His Mission to Revolutionize and Simplify Volunteering and Social Impact (#24)
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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Jeff Gray AKA the “Santa from Atlanta”: On Creativity, Setting up a Small Business, and Getting Discovered in a Big Way (#23)
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Stephanie Stuckey: On the Power of Story, the Art of the Comeback, and the Authenticity of Putting Yourself Out There (#22)
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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Ed Davis: On the Feather Versus the Sledgehammer and Getting Better at Seeing Clues (#21)
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Julie Carrick Dalton: From Journalist to Farmer and Novelist (#20)
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Laura Fravel: On up-Leveling Your Personal Brand (#19)
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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Quickchat: Living on the Other Side of a Decision (#18)
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Reactions with Rilla: On Going Slow to Go Fast, Efficiency versus Experience, and Interval Living (#17)
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Ashish Bisaria: If the Wind Will Not Serve, Take to the Oars (#16)
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Chris Hermann: An Attorney and Winemaker on Relentless Curiosity, a Pioneering Spirit, and Never Living Passively (#15)
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Sara Thomas and Holly Sydnor: On Building a True 50/50 Business Partnership (#14)
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Oct 04, 2020 |
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Chuck Allen: On a Simple Way to Improve the Quality of Your Life Immediately and Forever (#13)
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Jonathan McCoy: The Change Expert’s Thoughts on Writing Your Own Script, Living the Impossible Life, Integrity, and Encouragement (#12)
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Matt Milletto: The Coffee Entrepreneur’s Insights on Community, Resilience, Innovation, and Doing What’s Right (#11)
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Chrissy McNair: Resilience for Caregivers (#10)
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Sarah Retzer: From Engineer to Mindfulness Trainer (#9)
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Tiffani Taylor: No Starving Artists (#8)
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Aaron Hillegass: From Student to CEO to Student (#7)
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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Pam Kilday: The Wild Ride Home Again (#6)
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Bonnie and Steven Carroll: They Moved Their Life to a Boat - Part 2/2 (#5)
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Bonnie and Steven Carroll: They Moved Their Life to a Boat - Part 1/2 (#4)
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Kevin Mobley: The Profound Artistry of the Side Hustle (#3)
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Bob Sima and Shannon Plummer: From Managers to Musicians (#2)
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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Joey Reiman: A Life on Purpose (#1)
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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Trailer
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Jun 24, 2020 |