Meet Kara Dietrich, a Passionate Pedego Customer and Electric Bike Enthusiast
Meet Kara Dietrich, a Passionate Pedego Customer and Electric Bike Enthusiast.  Who converted from riding her regular bike a few years ago and now makes it a practice to ride her Pedego Electric Bike at least a couple of times a day.  Taking advantage of the great weather and great trails around her suburban Houston home.  And turning this daily journey into a whole lifestyle that takes her to ...
22m Aug 03, 2021
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Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen is a fierce competitor, savvy negotiator, and insightful strategist. He has a thirty- year track record of procuring significant judgments and settlements in the areas of employment discrimination and termination as well as insurance coverage and bad faith, business litigation, and real property litigation. He enjoys and excels in trial, and pushes cases aggressively in that direc...
32m Aug 02, 2021
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Living Hope-Wife refuses to give up the fight and starts a Foundation in memory of her husband.
Agi and Ron met by chance when Agi’s father coached Ron’s son’s soccer team.  Little did they know that on that day they would meet, fall in love and marry 3 months later.   Ron was a real dynamite of a man, they balanced each other immediately.  Ron was a thinker and Agi was a doer. Partners in life, partners in business and partners in fighting pancreatic cancer.  Losing Ron was devastating b...
22m Aug 02, 2021
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Kathy Mayfield, Intergrator and Entrepreneur
Kathy is the Integrator at Radial Inc and, quite frankly, one of the main reasons our software brand Traction® Tools took flight. After joining forces with Todd Smart as his executive assistant in 2013, she helped catapult Smart Partners, Inc. into a thriving entrepreneurial company. By that time, Kathy’s love affair with EOS® was a done deal. A few years later when the saucy little startup Tra...
50m Jul 31, 2021
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#201 Courtney Marchesani: The Surprising Gift of Sensitivity
Show Notes  Boy, are we in for a treat today! I am not overstating it when I say that my guest today, health and wellness coach Courtney Marchesani, is not only brilliant and provocative, but she also offers practical wisdom that impacts all our lives. Courtney is the author of a most stimulating book titled Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive. Her insights into sensitivity will help you identif...
1hr Jul 28, 2021
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Episode #73 – Replay : Ban the Box : Alan Crivaro
Today's replay episode is a very informational interview with attorney Alan Crivaro on California's Ban The Box legislation. The interview continues to receive a lot of positive feedback and the topic remains relevant and as important as ever. During the interview, Teresa McQueen talks with criminal defense attorney Alan Crivaro about California's Ban-The-Box legislation. The episode provides ...
35m Jul 27, 2021
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Go From Book Author to Booked Speaker
In this episode of the #pubdatepodcast, we're joined by honorary book broad Danielle Brown (@daniellebrownwrites) as we discuss how published authors can move into the speaking circuit, why a speech doesn't equate a book, and some tips on how to keep your cool in front of an audience (spoiler: no, there's no mention of underwear). Why Danielle? Well, she is a speaker and leader with #Toastmaste...
27m Jul 27, 2021
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Meet Pedego Dealers Amanda and Jason from Houston
Meet Amanda and Jason, Pedego's multi-store, electric bike dealers in Houston. Talking about why they left their corporate jobs at Microsoft to open their first family business. And the fun they're having selling "fun" every day. And putting smiles on everyone's faces. Plus their bigger project to work with the City of Houston selling electric bikes to Houston's police force. And working with ...
30m Jul 26, 2021
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Improving Lives by Design with Architect Ron Thomas
Have you ever had something happen to you which has haunted you for your entire life? Playing in the woods was my favorite part of childhood in suburban Pittsburgh. As those years passed, the woods continued to provide new discoveries, new paths, new creatures, and invited adventures created by developing adolescent minds. Tadpoles and insects soon came to be replaced by the thought of buildin...
34m Jul 26, 2021
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Most Americans Over Pay When It Comes To Taxes
Most Americans Over Pay When It Comes To Their Taxes. In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap, We're going to ask the owner of "My Tax Guy Keforie" (Keforie Dhie) how to minimize the burden of over paying Uncle Sam. For more information visit: www.closingthewealthgap,coach. To download our free mobile app: text closingthewealthgap to 36260. Feel free to call us today at: (877) 296.5192. Do it...
36m Jul 25, 2021
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Living Hope-How does a day go from thinking you were going to decorate your home for Christmas to being admitted to the hospital?
Dawnie Campbell, a Wife, mother, animal lover and a 2+ year pancreatic cancer survivor, shares her journey on how she went from being a energizer bunny to being exhausted.  While on a business trip Dawnie experienced pain in her side and went to urgent care.  Thinking it was a kidney stone, or infection she was give antibiotics.  After returning home the pain continues, Dawnie decided to see he...
22m Jul 24, 2021
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How to Stand Out In a Saturated Book Market
Bestselling author and book launch expert Michelle Kulp joins Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos on this week's episode of the Pub Date Podcast to share her winning strategies to help indie authors stand out in the market and make a living with books.
26m Jul 23, 2021
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#200 Charlie and Paul: In Celebration of 200!
Show Notes  Today is a huge milestone for The Next Chapter with Charlie. This show is in celebration of our 200th episode and more than 4 years of podcasting! To begin with I wish to thank all of you for your untiring support and feedback. This show has been, for me, a delightful adventure of exploration into the fascinating experiences and life’s lessons from authors, thinkers, and people with...
1hr 1m Jul 22, 2021
1hr 1m
Living Hope-A simple Media Release leads to a long time commitment to bring awareness
What happens when you take two people out of their comfort zone and turn the tables?  Special guest Dawn Kamber, Public Affairs Director and Host of “Impact OC” is usually on the other side of the mic.  Dawn interviews guests who impact Orange County in a positive way.  We turned the tables when we asked Dawn to share her journey with pancreatic cancer which started with a simple media release....
22m Jul 21, 2021
22m
Living Hope-Dr. Marcus Welby where are you?
For those of you that may not know, Marcus Welby, M.D. was a medical drama show that aired from 1969 to 1976.  Dr Welby was a family practitioner, with a great bedside manner, kind heart and made house calls! How do Doctors of today compare to the Dr Welby's of yesteryear?  Why do some give you a heartbreaking diagnosis only to leave you on your own? Are they embarrassed, or do they feel like t...
38m Jul 17, 2021
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#199 Christina Dylag: The Freshest of Fresh Thoughts
Show Notes  Hi All. Charlie Hedges here. Today’s show is sort of a potpourri of life learnings with Christina Dylag. Christina is the author of a new book, Tiny Little Boxes, which is a very delightful journey into the thoughts of a brilliant young woman. The subtitle of Tiny Little Boxes reveals a bit of Christina’s unique and provocative thinking. It reads: “How to Cope with Existential Dread...
56m Jul 14, 2021
56m
Meet Pedego Dealers Greg and Stephanie Carter from PEDEGO SANTEE
So how do a husband (who's recently sold his auto repair business) and his Yoga teacher wife find success and happiness in the next chapter of their life?  These empty nesters leave the rat race behind and join the Electric Bicycle Revolution.  Becoming Pedego's latest (and fastest growing) dedicated dealer in Santee, CA. Doing what they love.  And loving what they do with their first family b...
29m Jul 13, 2021
29m
Episode #72 – Demystifying Leadership : Angie Morgan
Today’s guest is Angie Morgan, executive coach, and co-creator of leadership development, Lead Star. Teresa McQueen talks with Angie about demystifying leadership. Angie gives her tips and thoughts for leaders and how they may identify and mentor those around them. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30What does it mean to "demystify" leadership? 12:57Break and Public Servi...
28m Jul 13, 2021
28m
The Seven Step Creative Process
There's a secret seven step process for creating your heart desires: which is hidden in plain sight. On this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap we're going to break down each step, and then place them back into their proper order and sequence. For more information visit: www.closingthewealthgap.us or call: (877) 296-5192 today!     
43m Jul 13, 2021
43m
Living Hope-Dr Melissa Rowland-Goldsmith knew what she wanted to be when "she grew up"
How many of us can say "I know what I want to be when I grow up?" Dr Rowland-Goldsmith knew exactly wanted she wanted to be at a very young age.  She was horrified to hear a couple of girls make fun and laugh at a classmate when her wig fell off while changing for P.E.  You see this little girl and been diagnosed with leukemia and lost her hair during chemotherapy.  This event affected Melissa ...
21m Jul 13, 2021
21m
Living Hope; Your Journey with Pancreatic Cancer-A Husband becomes a advocate after losing his wife to the world's toughest cancer
Rick Pinson and his wife Linda became involved with PanCAN’s Orange County Affiliate in 2009 after Linda was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Rick shares his journey on why he still volunteers even after Linda's death in 2012.  Rick remains actively involved and advocates in memory and in honor of Linda.  Rick has been a leader serving as Advocacy Chair for the past 6 years and more recently ...
32m Jul 12, 2021
32m
Deep Pain with Dr.Mark Talbot
Ever faced pain? I mean real pain, deep pain, defining pain? Stay tuned as we look today at “Deep Pain with Dr. Mark Talbot” author of “When the Stars Disappear”. Church Hurts And is a listener-supported podcast. Go to ChurchHurtsAnd.org and click on the DONATE button to become part of our support team.  There was one wooded winding road at the bottom of a hill right at the midpoint of my 20-...
37m Jul 09, 2021
37m
From the Archives: Austin Hedges - A Look at the Life of a Professional Athlete
Today we are reaching back to a guest we had on the show about one year ago, my son Austin Hedges. Austin is a professional baseball catcher for the Cleveland Indians. After nearly a decade of playing since graduating high school for the San Diego Padres, he was traded in late August to the Cleveland Indians. What I hope to chat about today has to do with both the inner emotional roller coaster...
47m Jul 07, 2021
47m
Meet the 1st PEDEGO Electric Bike dealer
In episode one, we heard the story of how Don DiCostanzo (founder of Pedego Electric Bikes) discovered a niche and a need for electric bikes (particularly among aging baby boomers who loved the fun of riding a bike again but struggled getting back up the hill and back home after their adventure was over). And how he created a "proof of concept store" to prove he could sell them next to the Crab...
23m Jul 06, 2021
23m
Living Hope-Daughter runs 52 marathons in a year. Was it her love of running or something deeper.
Would you or maybe the question is could you run 52 marathons in one year? Who does that? That is one marathon every week! All of this while holding down a full-time job from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.  Traveling Friday or Saturday, running on Sunday, returning home in time to be back at work on Monday.  Was it her love of running or something deeper and more personal? Our special guest Jul...
26m Jun 30, 2021
26m
Living Hope-How does a young man honor the father he never met?
How would you handle only knowing your father through stories from family and friends?  How does a young man honor the father he never had the opportunity to meet?  Trent Luna, a freshman in high school shares his journey how at an incredibly young age he went to Washington, DC, to share his story with Members of Congress; attended PurpleLight a yearly ceremony bringing those affected by pancre...
20m Jun 30, 2021
20m
#198 Richard Stone: Story Intelligence Will Change Your Life
Show Notes  My guest today is author Richard (Rick) Stone, an expert in the power of story. His book Story Intelligence challenges the fact-based portrayals that we commonly use to describe ourselves and our companies. Instead Rick is a convincing advocate of the use of “story” as opposed to facts. Rick suggests that we are, in truth, a composite of the stories or narratives we tell ourselves a...
52m Jun 29, 2021
52m
Pedego Founder on the Electric Bike Revolution
Join us for the inaugural PEDEGO PODCAST with Don DiCostanzo discussing the many epiphanies that led him to start his own electric bike company and turn it into one of the biggest brands in America (all based here in OC).  Recalling how he saw the need in his own life (trying to ride down to the beach and then back up the hill).  Which led him to test the concept by opening a small shop next t...
22m Jun 29, 2021
22m
Inflation Erodes Your Savings
Inflation Erodes Cash Flow! In this episode of Closing The Wealth Gap we'll talk about how inflation erodes your savings, and what we can actually do to make it work for, and not against us. for more information visit: www.TyroneFrench.com or download my Free Mobile App at: www.TyroneFrenchApp.com. Call Tyrone French at: (877) 296-5192 to Close The Wealth Gap in your life.       
34m Jun 25, 2021
34m
Can Publishing a Book Help You Scale Your Business?
4x book author and 6-figure business owner Laura Briggs (@authorlaurabriggs) shares her journey to entrepreneurship, what you need to ask yourself before deciding to write a book, and how a book can level up your business.
24m Jun 23, 2021
24m
#197 Kamin Samuel: Reinventing Your Life Post COVID
Show Notes  As Covid 19 restrictions begin to shrink (at least in California in June of 2021), let’s prepare ourselves for an onslaught of “Post Covid Therapies.” Well, today’s conversation with Personal Business and Life Coach, Kamin Samuel, jumps right into the heart of that conversation. Our topic for the day is “Reinventing Your Life Post Covid.” Kamin and I will discuss the idea that “rein...
1hr 7m Jun 23, 2021
1hr 7m
Episode #71 – Demystifying the CA Privacy Rights Act – Part 2 : Peter Stockburger
Peter Stockburger Today's guest is Peter Stockburger, a partner at Dentons. Teresa McQueen talks with Peter for Part 2 of California's Privacy Rights Act. They discuss what is CA Consumer Privacy Act and CA Privacy Right Act. Peter gives us insight into what employers and employees can expect to see in 2023, and his takeaways and best practices.  Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast ser...
29m Jun 22, 2021
29m
Ira Rosen -Influencer
Ira was featured in Forbes Magazine for helping his customers book 513,542 appointments into their sales pipelines. Ira Rosen  has “Cracked the Code” on LinkedIn B2B Prospecting, filling calendars, branding their clients and adding about 400 new targeted connections every 30 days.   Ira is considered to be one of top 1% influencers in the world by LinkedIn Corporation and have trained 100,000’s...
47m Jun 21, 2021
47m
Michael Taylor - Entrepreneur, author and coach
Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author (9 books), motivational speaker and radio and TV  show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential by transforming their lives from the inside out. He knows first hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support t...
47m Jun 16, 2021
47m
#196 Dr Neil Farber: Serendipity and the Art of Paying Attention
Show Notes  My guest today, Dr. Neil Farber, presents a powerful case for the miracle of Serendipity and the Art of Paying Attention. As Neil Farber and I chat, it becomes apparent that many of our most important decisions in life are the result of unexpected and surprising events that seem to occur out of nowhere. A man with fabulous stories about life’s serendipitous events, Dr. Farber convin...
53m Jun 15, 2021
53m
Forgiving the Nightmare with Mark Sowersby
Church Hurts And is a listener-supported podcast. Go to ChurchHurtsAnd.org to click on the DONATE button and become part of our support team. Have you ever had something happen to you which has haunted you for your entire life?  Forgiving the Nightmare with Mark Sowersby “I really don’t like Bob. He’s rather arrogant and aloof I think.” “Oh, he’s not that bad if you get to know him.” “Well...
34m Jun 14, 2021
34m
Ed LaFrance - Datacate
Ed began his career working in industrial models and design in the late 1980's, fabricating prototypes and scale representations for government and private industries. In the early 1990's, Ed moved into manufacturing and industrial equipment, working as a production designer and manager in a factory setting. In the latter part of the 1990s, Ed served as VP of sales for a manufacturer of industr...
50m Jun 10, 2021
50m
Mark Williams - Brokers International
Mark Williams has taken an interesting approach to business all his life. When he was 16 and needed a job, he walked into a small, local business and told the owner, “I’ll make you a deal,” give me two weeks. At the end of two weeks, you can either hire me on and pay me or not pay me and send me home.” He got the job.   As the CEO of Brokers International, a major insurance brokerage, Mark work...
51m Jun 10, 2021
51m
#195 Vicki Znavor: Authenticity ReAwakened
Show Notes  I feel like today’s show is one of our very best. Vicki Znavor and her book Authenticity ReAwakened provide enormously valuable insight into how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. As you will see in our discussion, Vicki and her book offer not only excellent content but also very fascinating and intriguing personal discovery exercises. After hearing Vicki Znavor you will be a...
46m Jun 09, 2021
46m
Romantic Theology Today withDr. Michael J. Christensen
If you benefit from this radio show/podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://churchhurtsand.org.  Donations are tax-deductible, needed, and appreciated more than you know. Have you ever heard of Romantic Theology? Sounds good, doesn’t it? Let’s find out more with Dr. Michael J. Christensen. After becoming a Christian at the age ...
36m Jun 08, 2021
36m
Episode #70 – Demystifying the CA Privacy Rights Act – Part 1 : Peter Stockburger
Peter Stockburger Today's guest is Peter Stockburger. Teresa McQueen talks with Scott about California's Privacy Rights Act.  Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships.   Thank You To: Peter Stockburger Specia...
25m Jun 08, 2021
25m
Arjun Sen, ZenMango
Arjun Sen is a former Fortune 500 executive, an acclaimed Brand Zen™ and one of the top growth drivers in the Brand and Customer Experience space who has impacted brands to Win Big. At Papa John's, he led the 3,000-restaurant chain to 4-years of record growth. As CEO of ZenMango, he has made big impacts on major Restaurant, Service, Retail, Non-Profit and Sports brands, worldwide. Arjun is an a...
53m Jun 06, 2021
53m
What Makes a Book Cover Good?
Designer and honorary #bookbroad Andrew Welyczko shares what makes a cover great and how a bad one can stall book sales.
26m Jun 04, 2021
26m
#194 Terry Hershey Soul Gardening: Nourishing Your Innermost Self
Show Notes  Today my friend Terry Hershey and I talk about his book, Soul Gardening, which after having written sixteen books, this one is his favorite. I have a feeling it is his favorite because it just might be a faithful autobiography of a man in search… of himself of what it means to embrace life on planet earth. The closing words of his book tells it all… “People who love this world, thos...
50m Jun 01, 2021
50m
Living Hope–Why does a real-life Angel become involved with the world’s toughest cancer?
Rosa Velasco's journey with pancreatic cancer began after learning her coworker’s wife was fighting this deadly disease.  Instead of running away, Rosa ran towards Roberta and they soon became fast friends, “Besties.” Rosa and her husband Juan became a great source of support for Roberta and her husband Vic. During a PurpleLight in Orange County, a tribute to those affected by pancreatic cancer...
25m Jun 01, 2021
25m
Elizabeth Funk-The Dignity Fund
works at the intersection of profit and purpose.  She is a thought leader and veteran in harnessing the power of capitalism to solve the world’s most pressing problems.    Elizabeth serves as the Senior General Partner at Dev Equity, a venture capital fund investing in B-Corps in low-income housing, urban revitalization, and sustainable agriculture in Latin America (Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama...
42m Jun 01, 2021
42m
Reality, Jazz AND Faith with John Patitucci
If you are a jazz fan, you don’t want to miss this. If you aren’t, get ready to learn from an amazing man accomplished in a lot of ways. Today, bass virtuoso, John Patitucci.  PREFACE: Reality, Jazz, AND Faith If you grew up in a church traditional at all, you will remember a worship component called the “offertory.” To me it seemed simply to be a time for the music director to show off his h...
38m May 31, 2021
38m
Catherine Nomura - Kountable Inc.
Catherine Nomura is Founder and President of Kountable Inc. For Catherine, Kountable represents the culmination of a professional lifetime devoted to unleashing the maximum transformative power of entrepreneurs as positive change agents and economic drivers across the globe. She brings over 25 years of leadership experience working with entrepreneurs and organizations that support them, followi...
42m May 29, 2021
42m
Darryll Stinson -Author
Darryll Stinson is a former Division 1 athlete who battled multiple personal and professional challenges in his youth (including violence, drug addiction, and attempted suicide) and transformed himself into the successful business and leadership coach, two-time TEDx speaker, and best-selling author he is today.  Darryll holds a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Public Relations and has continued...
47m May 29, 2021
47m
Living Hope-How can a husband known as "Mr. Fix It" help his wife fight the worlds deadliest cancer?
How does a man who can fix anything deal with learning his wife has pancreatic cancer? Vic Luna, “Roberta’s Husband,” shares his journey of being a Caregiver for his wife of 46 years and his father-in-law and mother-in-law.  Years ago, Vic was given the nick name "nino fix it," by family and friends.  You had a problem, or something didn't work or was broken, Vic could always fix it.  "Nino fi...
30m May 27, 2021
30m