
Quarantine Phone Calls
By Nina Polo and Michael Chaffin
To record uplifting, interesting phone calls with people from all over the world to give them a platform to share their extraordinary stories.

Quarantine Phone CallsMar 30, 2020

Fatima Kamenge: Companion through the leap, Tkaronto, Turtle Island
Connect with Fatima on her Instagram
Learn more about Fatima's work
Find the referenced Oprah & Eckhart Episodes Here
Show Host: Michael Chaffin

Ryan Muniz: Musician, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Connect with Ryan at www.themunizmusicmachine.com
The album, Momentum, and merchandise is available in his on-line store.

John Self: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Connect with John on LinkedIn
John's book recommendations:
Meditations, Marcus Aurelius
Discourse and Selected Writings, Epictetus
The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant

Amy Counce: Founder, Nexus Coffee & Creative, Little Rock, Arkansas
Connect with Amy at Nexus Coffee & Creative
Amy's Book Recommendation: Everybody Always, Bob Goff

Pat Sherr, Freelance Writer and Career Coach: Washington, DC
Connect with Pat on LinkedIn
Pat's Memoir, Rebel Without Applause
Pat's Book recommendations:
Drive, Dan Pink
Just Listen, Mark Goulston

Shazly: MindSprinter - Cairo, Egypt
Hosted by Michael Chaffin
Connect with Shazly:
Website: https://mindsprint.club
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadelshazly/
Connect with Michael at www.michaelchaffin.com
Link to the Stop It! video mentioned in the podcast.
Send questions, comments or suggestions for future guests to michael@quarantinephonecalls.com

Danny van Leeuwen: Patient Activist, Speaker, Blogger and Podcaster: Boston, Massachusetts
Connect with Danny at Health-Hats.
Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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."

Viola Dwyer: Business English Advisor/Wanna be YouTube Vlogger — Philadelphia, PA, USA
How much do you like the person you are becoming? know that what's in you heart is what's real.
You can learn more about Vivi's work helping people to improve their English and communication skills and also connect with her at www.vivieducation.com
Also, stay tuned to find about the near launching of her YouTube channel with her husband, the 'Danny and V' channel
Recommended by Vivi, Mindfulness in Plain English a book by Henepola Gunaratana

Wesley Fabb - Coach, a Serendepity Bootstrapper and a Dad - Sydney Australia
A story of serendipity, finding your way, and how to open your heart to your children.
You can connect with Wesley at berrins.com/coaching and in LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/wesleyfabb
Also, recommended by Wesley:
Atomic Habits Book
MBSR
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction
Viktor Frankl - (hu)Man's Search for Meaning
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning
Buddhism Plain and Simple**
**This book states very clearly that the Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. Steve Hagen presents these uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by the religious ritual, tradition, or belief, that he sees as superfluous.

Aleksandar Vladimirov: Product Manager and Workshop Facilitator, Camp ShipIT Founder - Prague, Czechia
Aleks is a brilliant Connector/coordinator, he's a Telecommunication Engineer, altMBA19 graduate, Prince2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master and DTM.
The best thing is that you can definitely go and connect with him through his website: https://aleksvladimirov.com and LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksvladimirov/
You can also experience his mastermind and accountability group in one of the magical Camp ShipIT here https://campshipit.com/ or Just send an email to hello@campShipIT.com
Also recommended by Aleks:
How to Improve your public speaking: https://www.toastmasters.org/
Check out the Startup Weekend in Prague: http://communities.techstars.com/czech-republic/prague/startup-weekend/15567
Learn more about Aleks's student organization: https://best.eu.org/index.jsp
Books to read:
Show your work - by Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/
Screw It, Let's Do It – Richard Branson: https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/books/screw-it-lets-do-it

Al Gilliom: The Light In Dark Spaces - Olympia, Washington, USA
“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” - Albus Dumbledore
Listen to Al's work and connect with him at http://www.algilliommusic.com where you will also have access to his social media channels.
Recommended by Al, the Tim Ferris Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6gr7uytQA Josh Waitzkin — How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day

Kelly Battaglia: Integrative Leadership Coach — Dallas, Texas USA
You have a bigger say regarding your health than pharmaceuticals.
After taking the leap and changing her career, Kelly is now helping people to reconnect with their inner dialogue so that they can start making choices and shaping the version of themselves that they really want.
Join her and learn more about her work at www.kellybattaglia.com
Also recommended by Kelly
Functional Medicine www.ifm.org and www.functionalmedicinecoaching.org
The Disease Delusion by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland
Molecules of Emotion by Candace B. Pert, PhD
Leading With Emotional Courage by Peter Bregman

Matthew Thompson, storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland
Love the life you live and live the life you love. I think this sentence describes Matthew's journey, one where generosity is the true engine of making magic happen.
He's the creator of this podcast "The Quarantine Phone Call Podcast" and he is also leading a beautifully unique podcast portraiting "The Best of Belfast" (https://bestofbelfast.org/)
Subscribe to Matt's blog "Sticky Note Ideas" to get daily emails under 100 words designed to make you think: https://wordsbymatthew.com/

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/

Curtis Cates: Alchemist, Cologne, Germany
The Orgasm of Art Contemplation; it happens when you have Art under the skin.
Learn more about Curtis and his podcast at https://kristo.com, https://kristo.art and about his new project https://betweenthelines.xyz
Also recommended by Curtis "How to look at sculpture" by David Finn

Kristin Papillon: Connector - Calgary, Canada
Walking away from the things that are not meant for you and embracing the natural cycles, the ups, and downs of life.
You can reach and engage with Kristin in LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinpapillon/
Also recommended by Kristin:
Book - This is how it always is, by Laurie Frankel
Podcast - Work like a woman, By Mary Portas
Show - Social Fabric, that you can find in Netflix

Rowland Carlson: Data Scientist - Chicago, USA
To me, this was an inspiring encounter with someone that knew how to turn things around.
You can reach and learn more about Rowland's work and story, about his "Now", his swordfight practice, and those mental tools that had helped him shape his way through a more desirable version of his life.
https://row.land - Personal Website
https://row.land/contact - You can send him an email and share your story too
https://nownownow.com/about - Is this the movement of "Now"?

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

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

Karena de Souza: Future of Work (FoW) strategist & Tilt the Future podcast - Oakville, Canada
"No longer is there one career for a lifetime. no longer is there a linear ladder to success. no longer is there clear separation between life, work and play." Karena de Souza
You can engage and learn more about Karena in her Podcast - Tilt the Future available on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Simplecast and other platforms You can also learn more about her vision of the future and the axes she is working on in her Website karenadesouza.com

Annette Mason: Founder Trilogy Design Works: Solana Beach, CA
Connect with Annette on LinkedIn or find her at Trilogy Design Works.
Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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

Victoria Coster: with grit and grace — Miami Beach, USA
Connect with Victoria
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Work IG: https://www.instagram.com/compassfl/
Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_sampaio/
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Hosted by www.instagram.com/alantwallace

Michele Salomon: Everyday Progress, Allentown, PA, USA
Join Michele in her Everyday Progress conversations on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-salomon/
Also recommended by Michele was, the Spenser book series, by Robert B. Parker
Understand judgment from a kabbalistic perspective in The Red String Book, by Yehuda Berg

Robbie Swale: Leadership Coach — London, United Kingdom
Connect with Robbie...Weblink: www.robbieswalecoaching.com and www.thecoachsjourney.com)
Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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

Paul Mosca: Coach and Thought-Partner, Carrboro, NC USA
You can learn about Paul, his actions and projects at www.dpmosca.com, you can also find him inLinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpmosca/

David Bowman: Project Mindfulness - A New Way to Meditate

Mollie McGlocklin: Sleep Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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

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

Ariya Chittasy, Director at Engenesis Ventures. Sydney, NSW, Australia
Find more about Ariya, his actions and his team, and how he's helping entrepreneurs make an impact at www.engenesis.com
Recommended by Ariya: On Having No Head by amazing thought provoker, architect, writer, and mystic, Douglas Harding.

Heather Chavin, Creator, GoGoDone, Eugene, OR, USA
Get things done and connect with Heather at www.go-go-done.com and learn more about her ideas around productivity and self-knowledge in her blog https://medium.com/@heatherchavin

Chris Schembra: 7:47 club - New York
Find out more about Chris Schembra at https://747club.org
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Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

James Ellsmoor / Island Innovation & Solar Head of State | ForbesU30 | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Sustainability, Energy & Climate/ UK & Colombia
Find more about James and attend the 2020 First Virtual Island Innovation Summit at www.islandinnovation.co you can also connect with James in Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellsmoor/

Veronica Kaulinis: Vulnerable AF, Founder - Bali Indonesia
Find out more about Veronica at
http://www.veronicakaulinis.com
https://www.instagram.com/veronicakaulinis/
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Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

Fredrick Haugen: Seven Good Things – Minneapolis, MN USA
Connect with Fredrick at his wonderful project, Seven Good Things : Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Giampaolo Ferradini: Knowledge Juicer — Milan, Italy
Connect with Giampaolo here at Kjuicer : Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Robin Burgauer: Digital Storytelling – Munich, Germany
See more of Robin and his wonderful projects at robinburgauer.com. You can also check out his agency, Inlusio Interactive.
Robin's recommendation: Reply All (Specifically the episode, "The Roman Mars Mazda Virus")
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Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

Jen Jones Donatelli: Creative Groove - Cleveland, OH, USA
Find out more about Jen and her work and programs at
www.creativegroove.com and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-dig-write-your-story-excavate-your-creativity-tickets-102557448088
We also discuss around the book "Cook once Eat all Week" and her mastery of " The artist way"

Chris Irons: Author: Little Rock, Arkansas
Find out more about Chris' work at www.pantsfreeforlife.com //Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Raghu Nayyar: Product Design, Photography — Stockholm, Sweden
Connect with Raghu (Instagram)
Raghu's recommendations:
Retro Tech by Marques Brownlee
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
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Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

Geovanni Leiva: Coffee Farmer: Little Rock, Arkansas
Connect with Geo at www.leivascoffee.com // Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Richard Cherry: CEO of YY Group, Northern Ireland.

Chris Bunce: Co-founder of the YY Group, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Manu Satsangi: Cartoonist, Austin TX, USA.

Jordan O'Keefe: Singer/Songwriter, Northern Ireland.

Hava Mansouri: Student and Farsi teacher - Locarno, Switzerland.
Find out more about Hava Mansouri at http://havamansouri.com/ and connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eviee_lane/
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Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

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!

Joshua Jackson: Executive Director of The AI Association, Adjunct Faculty at Carthage College, and a Consultant, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.
Find more about Joshua at www.joshjackson.co ; www.theaiassociation.org, www.carthage.edu and at Great client and Access to Justice organization: www.a2j.store

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.

Mighty Pete Lonton: Entrepreneur, Podcaster "Fire in the Belly" & Mentor, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.
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Check out Pete's Podcast
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Bart Bencivenni: Founder & CEO of Humgy Cowork — Antwerp, Belgium
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Connect with Bart and check out his company website
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Ashley Penny: Brand Builder, Traveler, Coffee Professional — Raleigh, NC, USA
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Connect with Ashley
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Zul Abdullah: Off Market Real Estate - New York, USA
Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today at https://akimbo.com/virtualcoworking
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Find out more about Zul Abdullah at instagram.com/zul_property
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Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

Chris McClenaghan: Agency Owner, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Yamileth Calvo: Brand & Marketing Lover, YC-Consulting - Panama city, Panama
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Find out more about Yamileth Calvo at www.yc-consulting.com
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Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

Michael Chaffin: Innkeeper/Capital Hotel & Alotian Club- Little Rock, Arkansas USA
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Linzi Watts: Founder and CEO of Your Wellness Edge. Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

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

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

Oskar Lipinsk: Entrepreneur, Cork, Ireland.
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Kyle McDowell, Positive Psychology Coach, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Alissa White: Taster and Traveler - Los Angeles, USA
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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

Gary Doherty: Think Network, Limavady, Northern Ireland
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Check out Gary's next online event
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Sunyata (The mess Whisperer): Stepping From A to Be, Israel
Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today at https://akimbo.com/virtualcoworking
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Check out Sunyata's website at https://steppingfromatobe.com/
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Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbstrong

Cara Hunter: Deputy Mayor, Cara Hunter Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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Check out Cara's Facebook & Twitter
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Mariana Konsolos:Serial entrepreneur, Vancouver, Canada
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Molly Angel : The Change Manifesto — Seattle, WA, USA
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Samantha Schuffenecker: Data Analyst and Dot Connector - Troy, NY, USA

Alastair Bell: Founder of The Irish Black Butter Company, Portrush, Northern Ireland
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Arnaud Marthouret: Podcaster, Toronto, Canada.
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Check out Arnaud's podcast and website
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Susan Merz Anderson, Life Coach, Nelson, BC Canada
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Nina Polo: Localization and Business Facilitator - Noumea, New Caledonia.
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Check out Nina's Linkedin
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Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

Jen Emswiler: Founder & CEO of Thought Leader, Austin, TX, USA
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Check out Jen's website
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Justus Pang, Project Manager / Architect, State of Nevada, USA.
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Check out Justus's blog
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Sarah Jane Dunaway: Creative Director - Annapolis, Maryland, United States
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Check out Sarah's website and sarahjanedunaway.com
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Follow on Instagram
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Terumi Okano: Owner, Boston Tech Creative - Boston, USA

Todd Pavlou: Behavioural Harmonics Practitioner — Brisbane, Australia.

Kathy Rushing: Podcaster, Winter Park, Colorado, USA
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Avraham Byers: Financial Trainer — Toronto, Canada

Josh Huseman: Director, Wealth Management - Sycamore, USA
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Bawa Kulkarni: Designer/Podcaster - Munich, Germany
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Interview by Matthew Thompson

Orly Zeewy, Brand Architect and (soon-to-be) First Time author, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Interview by Matthew Thompson

Marki Lemons Ryhal, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, and International Best Selling Author
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Hosted by Alan Wallace

Jonathan Baillie Strong: Podcast Consultant & Strategist — New York City, USA
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Website: jonbstrong.com
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Check out Jonathan on Linkedin
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Host: Alan Wallace

Mark Modesti: Generous Troublemaker/Word Wrangler — Texas, USA

Sam Miller: Director Of Operations @ Akimbo Workshops — NYC, USA

Matthew Thompson: Storyteller, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Link to Matt’s podcast Best Of Belfast
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Interview by Alan Wallace

Alan Wallace: Project Manager/Impress Live — Belfast, Northern Ireland

Taylor Harrington: Spreading Sonder at Akimbo —Connecticut, USA
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Interview by Matthew Thompson

Peter Fritz: Office Anywhere — Melbourne, Australia
- Debt-Free In Three Simple Steps (book)
- Fantastical (scheduling tool)
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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

Brett Rush: Director Of Customer Experience — Manhattan, New York

Marlyse Rush: Mother — Harlem, NYC

Jonny Mccormick: Management Consultant — Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

Steve Waxman: Entertainment Career Coach & Podcast Host
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Nicole Warner: German Language Instructor (Wisconsin, USA).

Julie McElmurry: Documentary Maker From Charlotte, North Carolina
Join our Virtual Coworking Space today, for free.
More about Julie: https://thecharlottefilmschool.com/

Welcome :)
It's good to have you here.
matthew@bestofbelfast.org