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Justin Miller of Untold: How a College Trip Became a Life-Saving Mission
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Alongside two African pastors, Justin founded Untold - a nonprofit that helps support the physical, spiritual, and mental health of those affected by AIDS and HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa. During the past 17 years, their organization has helped more than 40,000 people let go of their stigma and embrace a more positive future. Justin’s story i…
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Nellie Bowles: The Courage to Engage Controversial Topics with an Open Mind
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In her new book "Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History," Bowles documents how she risked her career – and her friendships – by continuing to ask questions after being told not to. As a reporter for the New York Times, Nellie tackled some of the most controversial topics of our times, from the George Floyd protests …
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‘Coupon Mom’ Stephanie Nelson: On Faith, Hard Work and Helping Others
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Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom struggling to make ends meet. Then her skill with coupons made her a national sensation. After helping millions save money, Nelson is paying it forward with a book, “Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential,” which aims to guide people with big dreams. And she’s not stopping there. Nelson also is offe…
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Seth Godin: Doing What Matters. Quitting What Doesn’t, and Creating Possibility for Others
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Godin is a renowned entrepreneur and author of more than 20 books – including one that helped our host, Frank Blake, turn around Home Depot during his time as CEO. Frank starts the show by sharing an all-important passage from that book, and then kicks off a wide-ranging discussion around meaningful work, finding success through strategic quitting,…
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Travis Ellis & Shepherd’s Men: Why We Ran 1,300 Miles (And Won’t Stop)
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Travis Ellis joins Crazy Good Turns to talk about his fundraising efforts for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Those efforts include a 684-mile run from Atlanta to Washington D.C. and then a journey twice as long from Boston back to their home down south. Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cr…
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Walter Kirn, Writer Behind the Hollywood Blockbuster “Up in the Air,” has a Crazy Idea to Bring America Together. Could it Work?
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Walter Kirn is the bestselling author of “Up in the Air,” which became a smash hit movie starring George Clooney. Now Kirn is taking a risk on a longshot business that views America as one giant small town. And that’s just the beginning. In addition to his writing, Kirn is a non-partisan political commentator who appears regularly on TV and in podc…
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Dan Heath, Best-Selling Author, Shares Lessons from ‘Made To Stick’ and Explores the Deeper Meaning of Everyday Jobs
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Dan and his brother Chip are the authors of several best-selling business books, including one that was highly influential for Frank Blake during his time as CEO of The Home Depot. Dan joins Frank to talk about the legacy of his first big book, "Made to Stick," and his new passion project, a podcast interviewing real people working real jobs that t…
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Anne Trubek, Founder of Belt Publishing: Sharing Good Books and Good Ideas, Elevating Voices that Might Otherwise Go Unheard, and Staying Afloat as a Small Press
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Trubek is an author, publisher and entrepreneur who’s been the driving force being an independent book publisher since 2012. She blogs about her experiences on Substack at notesfromasmallpress.substack.com. We’ll discuss: Why publishing is “slow motion gambling,” and how she manages to stay afloat How she finds new authors — including one who publi…
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The Crazy Good Turns $10,000 Award Finalists: Meet Hearts & Hooves, Just Keep Smiling and Joshua’s Place
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We asked listeners to tell us about groups and individuals making a difference in their communities. The response was incredible. We heard so many amazing stories about everyday heroes doing powerful work. It was no easy task, but we eventually narrowed the list for our award down to three organizations: Hearts & Hooves of Chattanooga, Tenn., Just …
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Shane Parrish of Farnam Street on Making Better Choices, Positioning Yourself for Success and Discovering Superpowers
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How to let go of ego and emotion and make the right choice, in seemingly small moments that matter far more than you think.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Holly Penalver of Indigo Volunteers: Hearing the Call to Serve Others, Creating a Better Way to Volunteer Abroad
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Holly is the founder of Indigo Volunteers, an organization that pairs people who wish to help with humanitarian projects needing assistance. Since the refugee crisis of 2015 and 2016, Indigo has placed thousands of volunteers in camps across Greece, Serbia, Bosnia, Poland, and more. Holly says she didn’t know anything about how to launch or run a n…
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Kimi Culp: Learning the Generosity of Resilience, Leaving Behind Oprah and Network TV, and Finding Your Personal Mission
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Kimi was a successful television producer working with the biggest networks, like CNN, NBC and Oprah. But a mountaintop revelation led her to leave it all behind. Today she’s the voice behind what might be the world’s first “one for one” charitable podcast. Her show features people who’ve survived terrible ordeals. In this interview, she shares the…
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Amy O’Dell of Jacob’s Ladder: Turning Obstacles into Joy and Hope for Kids
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In a conversation made possible by listeners like you, Amy shares the story of how medical experts wrote off her son Jacob – but she refused to accept it. Instead, she gave up everything to help him. And along the way, she developed a method that’s not only helped Jacob thrive, it today helps hundreds of other kids develop at their school, Jacob’s …
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Bob Goff: How to Live an Undistracted Life
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In this unpredictable and fun conversation, Goff – who’s a best-selling author and philanthropist – answers questions from you, our listeners. Along the way he explains how “air distracts him” and what he’s learned to do fix that. Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @bobgoff. We discuss: Bob’s journey from high-powered lawyer to popular speaker and …
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Kim Scott: On Radical Candor and Ruinous Empathy
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Scott, a management expert who’s led teams at Google and coached high-profile CEOs, shares a groundbreaking framework for delivering better feedback to others. Follow her on Twitter @kimballscott We’ll discuss: How people in different generations can offer more candid and effective feedback to each other. The new realities of leading a team in the …
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The Return on Generosity, with Shannon Cassidy
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A high-profile executive coach, author and podcaster explains why generosity is a state of mind, and how you can shape a more generous life through observation and practice.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Ryan Backmann: Helping Those Left Behind By “True Crime” Mysteries
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His father’s murder went unsolved. But Backmann did not give up. Today his organization, Project: Cold Case, assists families and keeps memories alive.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Nancy Gianni and Adrienne Mulligan: The Magic of GiGi’s Playhouse
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Gianni founded GiGi’s Playhouse a year after her daughter was born with Down Syndrome.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Laurie Zaleski of Funny Farm: Lessons from Rescuing 600+ Animals
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What’s it like to live with nearly a dozen dogs, 200 cats and an 800-pound rescue pig named Wilbur? Glad you asked.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Senator Rob Portman On Finding Agreement and Fighting Addiction (With Neil Tilow, CEO of Talbert House)
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Portman earned respect in Washington by working across the aisle to get things done. Tilow’s organization supports families and communities in the fight against drug addiction. Together, they discuss a difficult issue.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Heroes of 2022: Life-Saving Rescues and Other Great Stories
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Meet six people who did something extraordinary in the past year.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Bernie Marcus ‘Kicks Up Some Dust’, Shares Lessons from Five Decades of Philanthropy and Business Leadership
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Jason Feifer: Overcoming Change, Turning Loss Into Gain, and Learning to Recognize Overconfidence
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Writer and podcaster Jason Feifer transforms what he’s learned into steps you can use to navigate through crises and change.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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The $50 Thank You Campaign Returns
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We’re bringing back a recognition program where you can send a Thank You with a $50 Gift Card to someone you feel deserves to be celebrated. Learn more.Oleh Crazy Good Turns
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Matt Zeller, Janis Shinwari, and The Afghan Underground Railroad Fight to Save Thousands of U.S. Allies From the Wrath of the Taliban
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A year after the fall of Afghanistan, thousands of U.S. allies are still trying to escape the Taliban and certain death. Meet the Americans fighting to save them.Oleh Crazy Good turns
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