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Sept. 1, 2025

Shifrah Morgan - Cult Stories, Abuse, Trauma, and Life After the Cult - Ep. #52

Born into a Wisconsin-based cult, Shifrah Morgan (and MANY others) endured a life of abuse, trauma, and manipulation until she was able to escape. The Shawano based group, known by several names including the "Samanta Roy Ins...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Christopher Kessenich - Arts Fishing Club, Songwriting, Bob Dylan, and Art vs Fishing - Ep#51

Arts Fishing Club is a Nashville-based indie-folk band known for their energetic live performances and heartfelt lyricism. Led by Christopher Kessenich (from Appleton Wisconsin), the band blends elements of rock, folk, and in...

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Aug. 4, 2025

Sophie Herriot - Pole Vault, NIL, Marketing & the Mental Side of Sports - Ep. #50

Sophie Herriot is a Wisconsin track and field athlete, who graduated from Arrowhead High School, moving on to pole vault at UW-Madison before transferring to Marquette last season. In this episode, Brad and Sophie discuss her...

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July 28, 2025

Carey Renee Sharpe - Bloodlove, Leaving Healthcare, Acton Academy, and Violin - Ep. #49

12 years into a career in healthcare, with a good portion of those spent being a critical care pediatric nurse practitioner, Carey Sharpe was burned out and ready for a change. Her fist shift, transitioning into entrepreneurs...

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July 21, 2025

Brian Johnson - Green Bay Public Market, Broadway, Politics, & a Hand Up - Ep#48

Brian Johnson is the President and CEO of On Broadway, Inc. in Green Bay and an Alderman representing Green Bay's 9th District. After graduation from UW-Madison with a degree in Political Science, Brian's dream of becoming a ...

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July 7, 2025

Michael J. Brown - Persistence, Teaching, Gifts & Heart Too Big for Sales - Ep. #47

Identifying a passion for teaching early, and following a path of serving and supporting others, Michael J. Brown has built a career on those principles (even before he was in the classroom). A dynamic individual that lights ...

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