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Abstract Essay

Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format

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00:24:47

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Al...

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2026/05/28

Al Krockey In 1968, Al Krockey was eighteen years old coming of age in the most culturally explosive era in American history. In 1968, Al Krockey was eighteen years old coming of age in the most culturally explosive era in American history. But the road to that moment began years earlier in Skokie, Illinois, where a block of co-op apartments and split-level houses felt like an entire universe. From hustling a buck—hawking souvenirs outside Wrigley Field, working odd jobs, and dealing a little

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00:04:37

Dr. Shenetta Malkia as my guest on Book 101 Review in...

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2026/05/24

Dr. Shenetta MalkiaGlobal Real Estate Strategist | CEO & Broker | Author of The Resilient Asset | Leadership, Resilience & Mental Wellness Advocate Hi, I’m Dr. Shenetta Malkia-Sapp, a global real estate strategist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping leaders, investors, and organizations build resilient assets and sustainable legacies. With extensive experience in real estate brokerage, property management, asset management, and business development, I focus on

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00:23:06

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features...

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2026/05/20

George Little I design, build, and tinker. Always for fun, sometimes for money. I'm George, a designer, tech entrepreneur, and outdoor enthusiast! I have an equal love for tinkering with AI as I do hiking with my dogs. Here's a little backstory on who I am and what makes me tick... Originally from the Philly area, I studied architecture at Syracuse and thinking I was going to be a black turtleneck wearing new york architect, moved to Brooklyn to work for one of the big name firms. After a few

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00:24:20

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features...

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2026/05/14

Kelly GagalisOnline Dating Safety Expert and Dating Coach I have been a dating coach for over 15 years. A few years ago I realised that my clients don't have the same horror stories as other people I talk to do because I bake safety into their dating training. A year ago in the same 24 hour period I heard from two friends that their children had just experienced horrific sexual assault... gang rape on a young gay man naively picking up someone for a 1st date on tinder and the rape of my

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00:28:38

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Mark...

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2026/05/11

Mark AstorAttorney Saving Families at the Intersection of Law, Mental Health & Addiction I didn’t set out to build a law firm. I set out to save families. Early in my career, I was a prosecutor inside the criminal justice system. I saw firsthand what happens when addiction and untreated mental illness collide with law enforcement: people don’t get better — they get processed, warehoused, and traumatized. Families are left powerless, confused, and grieving someone who is still alive. Years

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00:27:19

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Ryan...

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2026/05/07

Ryan Matthews2x TEDx Speaker | Former Army Combat K9 Handler | Trauma-to-Transformation Leadership Expert I’m Ryan Matthews — former Army combat K9 handler, 2x TEDx speaker, published author, and founder of World of Dog Training. By age 30, I had survived combat PTSD, cancer, a serious car crash, and a heart attack. Those experiences forced me to rebuild from the inside out. Today, I help people and leaders turn trauma into transformation using practical frameworks rooted in resilience,

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00:24:33

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Candi...

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2026/05/03

Candi KeffelerAuthor of Never Too Far Gone | Helping Women Rise from Survival to Hope ’m Candi Keffeler, author of Never Too Far Gone, and I share my story to help women who are exhausted from surviving remember that they’re not broken — they’re becoming. I’ve lived through abuse, medical trauma, overwhelming debt, and starting over from rock bottom. For years I looked strong on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. Writing Never Too Far Gone was part of my healing — and now I use my

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00:35:27

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Margo...

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2026/04/29

Margo Mcclimans Midwest-born, Zurich-based; second-time founder of a 20+ year coaching firm (Coaching Without Borders); lived in 6 countries, speak 4 languages, helping global executives and teams lead with courage. Margo McClimans is the founder of Coaching Without Borders (CWoB), a Zurich-based leadership coaching and team development company. For 20+ years, she has helped leaders and teams build courage and confidence. She and her team work with c-suite and managing directors and global

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00:25:59

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Tom...

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2026/04/22

Tom AndersonTom Anderson — Author, God-pursuer, collector of friends. Helping people rediscover who they are through grace, belonging, and a relational view of God. I’m Tom Anderson, author of "From Sinnership to Sonship: The Story of Becoming", and my message was born out of a long, imperfect, grace-filled journey of marriage, fear, healing, and discovering who we truly are in God. My wife Nancy and I married young — and we were a mess. I was afraid of life. I lived inside a very small comfort

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00:24:37

Abstract Essay in its sixth season features Yasmin...

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2026/04/21

Yasmin Chebbi Biological and holistic dentist Dr. Yasmin Chebbi, DMD is an accredited dentist and graduate of Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Her practice incorporates whole body health, prevention, and conservative dentistry. Dr. Chebbi is the founder of The Flossery dental office in Boston, Massachusetts. She also practices dentistry with a focus on sleep apnea in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Dr. Chebbi is also the author of Sleep, Eat, Breathe Oral Health: Why your mouth matters available on Amazon. Dr

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00:25:12

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features...

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2026/04/20

Shermain Melton Accomplished, Black, Gay, Christian, and Done Hiding. Author of The Loneliness of the Accomplished Black Man. Shermain Melton is a truth teller. He is also Black, accomplished, gay, and Christian. For a long time, he thought God had played a trick on him by giving him a big heart to love people while subjecting him to rejection from the church for living his truth of being gay. He has lost friends and business for owning who he is. Shermain rose from a childhood of poverty,

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00:26:06

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Alexia...

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2026/04/19

Alexia Hoffman Success you can live with! 60 hours/week to 10 hours with 4 kids in 2.5 years while maintaining income and starting new businesses! Hire & onboard a VA in less than 10 hours Alexia Hoffman had four daughters in 30 months, a rental portfolio of over 80 doors, a coffee shop, and a real estate business she’d built from the ground up since she was 19 years old. And she was doing almost all of it herself. At her peak she was working 60-hour weeks — not because she didn’t know

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00:24:07

Abstract Essay in its sixth season features Cristian...

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2026/04/18

Cristian Gonzalez Capital Project Strategist Focused on Leadership and Stability Under Pressure Cristian brings a grounded, real-world perspective shaped by 20 years working across the full spectrum of capital projects, from plant floors and commissioning teams to executive boardrooms making nine-figure investment decisions. He understands how strategy translates into execution, and where misalignment quietly builds long before problems become visible. On podcasts, Cristian helps audiences think

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00:28:48

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Noelle...

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2026/04/17

Noelle CablayA deeply honest, literary memoir about facing a rare cancer and making meaning when life breaks open. I’m an author, musician, and university professor who wrote Washed in Blue after facing a rare cancer diagnosis. In the book, I not only share my lived experience but also explore the realities of treatment, offering a clear and honest look at what patients actually go through. My work brings together emotional honesty, thoughtful reflection, and a faith-informed perspective to

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00:25:08

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Dr....

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2026/04/16

Meera ViswanathanGirls Need Bravery Over Perfection A lifelong educator and scholar, Dr. Meera Viswanathan holds her undergraduate degree, her M.A., and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. An expert in girls education and development, Dr. Viswanathan has been featured in the Wall St. Journal for her work at The Ethel Walker School, an independent all-girls school in Simsbury, CT. Dr. Viswanathan joined Walker’s from Brown University, where she was an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature

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00:27:05

Abstract Essay in its sixth season features...

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2026/04/15

Christopher BauerLegacy Teacher - Changemaker - Old Soul. Helping Entrepreneurial men raise conscious families, create impact in their local community & build a legacy which outlasts them. I grew up in Victoria BC and spent most of my life on Vancouver Island. Graduating in 2008 and then spending 5 years going to post-secondary school... I have a Drafting Certificate, a Diploma in Social Sciences, A Diploma in Collision/Refinishing and an Associates Degree in Applied Service Management

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00:25:14

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Mike...

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2026/04/13

Michael Proctor Founder and President of StewardRight My name is Michael Proctor, founder of StewardRight. I built my RIA from the ground up alongside a team committed to excellence and deep responsibility. My work is supported by credentials as a CFP®, RICP®, and CVGA, but my perspective has been shaped by something more personal: wealth is rarely simple. It is emotional, relational, and often messy. Stewardship Is a Calling For me, stewardship is not a marketing slogan or a branding

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00:28:36

Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Anthony...

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2026/04/13

Anthony GuastellaI have overcome many health challenges. All of them have put me in position to help other people do the same. Eventually I became a certified health coach through the Institute of Transformational Nutrition. I have a strong desire to help because I know what it’s like to not feel well, and do what you want. The content I talk about will equip you with the tools to live a life full of health, freedom, and happiness. Complex health topics are broken down into simple ways to

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00:25:09

Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features John...

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2026/04/12

John Cobb I help business leaders avoid the twin failures of weak governance and weak messaging. Podcast audiences want guests who can connect expertise to real-world impact. My work has always been about helping leaders see clearly in the moments when it matters most. I advise boards, entrepreneurs, and investors through Pholus Advisory, where the focus is on complex markets and high-pressure transitions. Much of my work begins at inflection points: a business preparing for exit, a board under

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00:22:56

Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Jessica...

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2026/04/11

Jessica Speer Helping Kids, Teens and Families Navigate the Ups and Downs of Childhood, Adolescence, Screens and Their Social Worlds Jessica Speer’s books strengthen social awareness and help kids and families navigate common struggles. Her award-winning writing engages and entertains readers by combining the stories of preteens and teens with fun activities and practical insights. She has a master’s degree in social sciences and explores social-emotional topics in ways that connect with kids,

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