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Quarantine Phone Calls

Quarantine Phone Calls

By Nina Polo and Michael Chaffin

Born during the initial Covid-19 lockdown in early 2020, a group of inspired hosts set out on a mission:

To record uplifting, interesting phone calls with people from all over the world to give them a platform to share their extraordinary stories.
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Susan Merz Anderson, Life Coach, Nelson, BC Canada

Quarantine Phone CallsMar 30, 2020

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Fatima Kamenge: Companion through the leap, Tkaronto, Turtle Island
Aug 31, 202154:18
Ryan Muniz: Musician, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Jan 24, 202145:49
John Self: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Dec 31, 202040:09
Amy Counce: Founder, Nexus Coffee & Creative, Little Rock, Arkansas
Dec 17, 202031:15
Pat Sherr, Freelance Writer and Career Coach: Washington, DC
Nov 18, 202034:44
Shazly: MindSprinter - Cairo, Egypt
Aug 27, 202033:35
Danny van Leeuwen: Patient Activist, Speaker, Blogger and Podcaster: Boston, Massachusetts
Jul 31, 202030:01
Chris Donaldson: Content Producer and Radical Optimist - Bellingham, WA, USA

Chris Donaldson: Content Producer and Radical Optimist - Bellingham, WA, USA

Be kind and the rest will follow!

You can connect with Chris and watch his amazing content production at https://www.moment.film/, you can also join him and the movement of Radical Optimists stating here at https://www.radicaloptimists.com/

Also recommended by Chris

The Rabbit Hole Podcast - "What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online."

Jul 27, 202033:11
Viola Dwyer: Business English Advisor/Wanna be YouTube Vlogger — Philadelphia, PA, USA
Jul 13, 202040:19
Wesley Fabb - Coach, a Serendepity Bootstrapper and a Dad - Sydney Australia
Jul 06, 202050:53
Aleksandar Vladimirov: Product Manager and Workshop Facilitator, Camp ShipIT Founder - Prague, Czechia
Jul 02, 202051:28
Al Gilliom: The Light In Dark Spaces - Olympia, Washington, USA
Jun 22, 202037:25
Kelly Battaglia: Integrative Leadership Coach — Dallas, Texas USA
Jun 16, 202044:12
Matthew Thompson, storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jun 16, 202001:06:24
Anaik: Amplifying Ideas - Sydney, Australia

Anaik: Amplifying Ideas - Sydney, Australia

Find out more about Anaik's work and engage with her at https://AmplifyingIdeas.com

Also recommended by Anaik

Generative Scribing by Kelvy Bird: <https://bit.ly/2Ye6TC7>

Universal Principles of Design by lidwell, Holden and Butler: <https://bit.ly/3f2hOpa>
The Spell of the Sensuous by Dave Abrams: <https://bit.ly/2XLkHVw>

Becoming Wise podcast by Krista Tippett: <https://onbeing.org/series/becoming-wise/

Jun 09, 202052:52
Curtis Cates: Alchemist, Cologne, Germany
Jun 09, 202001:02:29
Kristin Papillon: Connector - Calgary, Canada
Jun 02, 202036:46
Rowland Carlson: Data Scientist - Chicago, USA
Jun 02, 202037:60
Sweta Jaichandr: Founder, Savubona.com - Hyderabad India.

Sweta Jaichandr: Founder, Savubona.com - Hyderabad India.

You can connect with Sweta on Linkedin, or Instagram as @sweta_jaichandr, or on her new platform savubona.com

Sweta's recommendations:

Tony Schwartz and The Energy Project

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni


Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

May 28, 202023:36
Abbie Pierce: Author - Honiton, England

Abbie Pierce: Author - Honiton, England

See more of Abbie at evoenix.com and on Medium.

Abbie's Recommendations:

Unlocking Us by Brené Brown. (podcast)

The Long and The Short of It by Peter Shepherd and Jen Waldman. (podcast)

Grow something!

Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni


May 26, 202026:57
Karena de Souza: Future of Work (FoW) strategist & Tilt the Future podcast - Oakville, Canada
May 26, 202052:15
Annette Mason: Founder Trilogy Design Works: Solana Beach, CA
May 21, 202033:14
H. Jude Boudreaux, Partner/Sr. Financial Planner - The Planning Center, New Orleans, LA, United States

H. Jude Boudreaux, Partner/Sr. Financial Planner - The Planning Center, New Orleans, LA, United States

Reach out and learn more about Jude and how is he helping people at https://www.theplanningcenter.com/team/h-jude-boudreaux-cfp/?loc[]=48&loc[]=2119

Also, George Kinder questions for life designing here https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvm67nw1gxw6eb9/3-3%20Questions%20Pack.pdf?dl=0 


And don't forget to save, spend and share 

May 20, 202042:20
Victoria Coster: with grit and grace — Miami Beach, USA
May 19, 202022:56
Michele Salomon: Everyday Progress, Allentown, PA, USA
May 19, 202020:39
Robbie Swale: Leadership Coach — London, United Kingdom
May 14, 202043:52
Rien MacDonald: Podcaster & Marketer - Melbourne, Australia

Rien MacDonald: Podcaster & Marketer - Melbourne, Australia

See more from Rien at http://instagram.com/rienesmac 

Check out Rien's fantastic podcast, The Hope Initiative at https://thehopeinitiative.simplecast.com/ and http://instagram.com/hopeinitiativepod

Rien's recommendations: The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin and the song Spanish Sahara by Foals. 

Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

May 13, 202028:18
Paul Mosca: Coach and Thought-Partner, Carrboro, NC USA
May 12, 202056:38
David Bowman: Project Mindfulness - A New Way to Meditate
May 11, 202019:50
Mollie McGlocklin: Sleep Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
May 07, 202022:48
Angus Lockyer: recovering academic, confirmed historian - Boulder, Colorado

Angus Lockyer: recovering academic, confirmed historian - Boulder, Colorado

You can connect and learn more about Angus and his projects at https://anguslockyer.com

Recommended by Angus is to sit down and enjoy the company of a book about memory, identity and art just like "Unquiet" by Linn Ullmann

May 06, 202028:43
Leanne Gordon: Change Facilitator, Coach & Speaker - Perth, Western Australia

Leanne Gordon: Change Facilitator, Coach & Speaker - Perth, Western Australia

Here’s how to connect with Leanne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannegordon-changingfutures/ and her writing on www.changingfutures.com/blog

Recommended by Leanne: A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It′s Everyone′s Business.  Adam Morgan, 2015   

May 04, 202022:20
Ariya Chittasy, Director at Engenesis Ventures. Sydney, NSW, Australia
May 04, 202025:03
Heather Chavin, Creator, GoGoDone, Eugene, OR, USA
Apr 28, 202025:57
Chris Schembra: 7:47 club - New York
Apr 24, 202016:18
James Ellsmoor / Island Innovation & Solar Head of State | ForbesU30 | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Sustainability, Energy & Climate/ UK & Colombia
Apr 24, 202025:38
Veronica Kaulinis: Vulnerable AF, Founder - Bali Indonesia
Apr 23, 202038:24
Fredrick Haugen: Seven Good Things – Minneapolis, MN USA
Apr 22, 202033:05
Giampaolo Ferradini: Knowledge Juicer — Milan, Italy
Apr 22, 202031:37
Robin Burgauer: Digital Storytelling – Munich, Germany
Apr 22, 202026:27
Jen Jones Donatelli: Creative Groove - Cleveland, OH, USA
Apr 21, 202024:40
Chris Irons: Author: Little Rock, Arkansas
Apr 19, 202029:55
Raghu Nayyar: Product Design, Photography — Stockholm, Sweden
Apr 18, 202018:45
Geovanni Leiva: Coffee Farmer: Little Rock, Arkansas

Geovanni Leiva: Coffee Farmer: Little Rock, Arkansas

Connect with Geo at www.leivascoffee.com // Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Apr 17, 202028:55
Richard Cherry: CEO of YY Group, Northern Ireland.
Apr 17, 202028:35
 Chris Bunce: Co-founder of the YY Group, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Apr 16, 202029:18
Manu Satsangi: Cartoonist, Austin TX, USA.
Apr 16, 202023:47
Jordan O'Keefe: Singer/Songwriter, Northern Ireland.
Apr 16, 202017:19
Hava Mansouri: Student and Farsi teacher - Locarno, Switzerland.
Apr 16, 202012:38
 Ian Drysdale, Reef Lover - Roatan, Honduras

Ian Drysdale, Reef Lover - Roatan, Honduras

Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.

Find more about Ian, conservation, and reef health at www.healthyreefs.org

Keep calm and love nature!

Apr 16, 202029:33
 Joshua Jackson: Executive Director of The AI Association, Adjunct Faculty at Carthage College, and a Consultant, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Apr 15, 202027:44
Kenia Vittetoe, Substitute Teacher in Greenville, South Carolina USA

Kenia Vittetoe, Substitute Teacher in Greenville, South Carolina USA

Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.

Kenia is one of my favorite people in the world, as a teacher she was a role model and had a great impact I'm my life, I'm glad that we were able to connect through our quarantine phone call. 


Apr 15, 202025:59
Mighty Pete Lonton: Entrepreneur, Podcaster "Fire in the Belly" & Mentor, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Apr 12, 202043:30
Bart Bencivenni: Founder & CEO of Humgy Cowork — Antwerp, Belgium
Apr 11, 202014:34
Ashley Penny: Brand Builder, Traveler, Coffee Professional — Raleigh, NC, USA
Apr 09, 202019:34
Zul Abdullah: Off Market Real Estate - New York, USA
Apr 08, 202023:32
 Chris McClenaghan: Agency Owner, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Apr 08, 202015:10
Yamileth Calvo: Brand & Marketing Lover, YC-Consulting - Panama city, Panama
Apr 07, 202023:15
Michael Chaffin: Innkeeper/Capital Hotel & Alotian Club- Little Rock, Arkansas USA
Apr 07, 202033:36
Linzi Watts: Founder and CEO of Your Wellness Edge. Belfast, Northern Ireland
Apr 06, 202039:09
Monica de Liz: Coach + Speaker - Montreal, Canada

Monica de Liz: Coach + Speaker - Montreal, Canada

Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today at https://akimbo.com/virtualcoworking // Find out more about Monica De Liz at http://www.linkedin.com/in/monicadeliz // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

Apr 03, 202021:38
Len Glassman: Health & Fitness Professional, Independent Author of ‘Soul Trainer’, Fitness Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker - Garwood, New Jersey, United States

Len Glassman: Health & Fitness Professional, Independent Author of ‘Soul Trainer’, Fitness Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker - Garwood, New Jersey, United States

Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today at https://akimbo.com/virtualcoworking

Find out more about Len Glassman at https://www.lenglassman.com

Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

Apr 03, 202026:25
Oskar Lipinsk: Entrepreneur, Cork, Ireland.
Apr 03, 202020:55
Kyle McDowell, Positive Psychology Coach, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Apr 03, 202033:28
Alissa White: Taster and Traveler - Los Angeles, USA

Alissa White: Taster and Traveler - Los Angeles, USA

Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.

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Connect with Alissa

The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Mad Men on Netflix

Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch

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Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni


Apr 02, 202024:26
Gary Doherty: Think Network, Limavady, Northern Ireland
Apr 01, 202026:56
Sunyata (The mess Whisperer): Stepping From A to Be, Israel
Apr 01, 202022:12
Cara Hunter: Deputy Mayor, Cara Hunter Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Apr 01, 202031:02
Mariana Konsolos:Serial entrepreneur, Vancouver, Canada
Mar 31, 202016:25
Molly Angel : The Change Manifesto — Seattle, WA, USA
Mar 31, 202020:51
Samantha Schuffenecker: Data Analyst and Dot Connector - Troy, NY, USA
Mar 31, 202015:35
Alastair Bell: Founder of The Irish Black Butter Company, Portrush, Northern Ireland
Mar 31, 202036:58
Arnaud Marthouret: Podcaster, Toronto, Canada.
Mar 30, 202018:56
Susan Merz Anderson, Life Coach, Nelson, BC Canada
Mar 30, 202012:51
Nina Polo: Localization and Business Facilitator - Noumea, New Caledonia.
Mar 30, 202020:43
Jen Emswiler: Founder & CEO of Thought Leader, Austin, TX, USA
Mar 27, 202018:32
Justus Pang, Project Manager / Architect, State of Nevada, USA.
Mar 27, 202020:39
Sarah Jane Dunaway: Creative Director - Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Mar 27, 202012:33
Terumi Okano: Owner, Boston Tech Creative - Boston, USA
Mar 27, 202011:55
Todd Pavlou: Behavioural Harmonics Practitioner — Brisbane, Australia.
Mar 27, 202017:16
Kathy Rushing: Podcaster, Winter Park, Colorado, USA
Mar 26, 202031:58
Avraham Byers: Financial Trainer — Toronto, Canada
Mar 26, 202017:49
Josh Huseman: Director, Wealth Management - Sycamore, USA
Mar 26, 202016:57
Bawa Kulkarni: Designer/Podcaster - Munich, Germany
Mar 26, 202018:08
Orly Zeewy, Brand Architect and (soon-to-be) First Time author, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Mar 26, 202014:21
Marki Lemons Ryhal, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, and International Best Selling Author
Mar 25, 202012:56
Jonathan Baillie Strong: Podcast Consultant & Strategist — New York City, USA
Mar 25, 202019:57
Mark Modesti: Generous Troublemaker/Word Wrangler — Texas, USA
Mar 25, 202024:48
Sam Miller: Director Of Operations @ Akimbo Workshops — NYC, USA
Mar 24, 202018:46
Matthew Thompson: Storyteller, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mar 24, 202020:49
Alan Wallace: Project Manager/Impress Live — Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mar 24, 202020:33
Taylor Harrington: Spreading Sonder at Akimbo —Connecticut, USA
Mar 24, 202027:55
Peter Fritz: Office Anywhere — Melbourne, Australia

Peter Fritz: Office Anywhere — Melbourne, Australia

- Office Anywhere (Podcast)

- Debt-Free In Three Simple Steps (book)

- Fantastical (scheduling tool)

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Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.

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Interview by Matthew Thompson.

We are actively looking for more podcast HOSTS. If you have a microphone and would like to help us interview people from all over the world please email matthew@bestofbelfast.org

Mar 24, 202022:10
Brett Rush: Director Of Customer Experience — Manhattan, New York
Mar 23, 202017:51
Marlyse Rush: Mother — Harlem, NYC
Mar 23, 202020:43
Jonny Mccormick: Management Consultant — Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Mar 23, 202021:45
Steve Waxman: Entertainment Career Coach & Podcast Host
Mar 19, 202022:34
Nicole Warner: German Language Instructor (Wisconsin, USA).
Mar 19, 202021:18
Julie McElmurry: Documentary Maker From Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 19, 202017:54
Welcome :)

Welcome :)

It's good to have you here.


matthew@bestofbelfast.org

Mar 18, 202001:00