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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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24:05

Optimistic Persistence: Leadership, Life Lessons and...

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2026/10/12

Edward Doherty Optimistically Persistent Ed Doherty, a Massachusetts native who has lived and worked all over the United States in his roles as a restaurant executive, leadership development expert, and volunteer, has completed his new book "Observations at the Speed of Life": a compelling memoir comprised of short stories from throughout the author's life, documenting his struggles, triumphs, and various life lessons learned along the way as he managed to find his place in the world with friends

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30:27

Angel Willard: Trauma, Resilience & Healing in...

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2026/10/11

Angel Willard Fighting to Come Home: Coming Home to Myself. Welcome to Fighting to Come Home: Coming Home to Myself. In this episode, we meet author Angel Willard, whose memoir tells a deeply personal story of trauma, survival, motherhood, and healing. Angel shares what it means to live through life-changing pain, rebuild after devastating experiences, and keep fighting for the people and future that matter most. This is more than a story about surviving. It is about accountability, resilience,

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24:27

Joella Hopkins: Growing Your Business Through...

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2026/10/10

Joella Hopkins Growing Businesses Through Strategy, Storytelling & the Spirit of Aloha. Today's guest is Joella Hopkins, a homegrown Oʻahu entrepreneur and President of Branding Aloha, who helps organizations build brands through culture, community, and the spirit of aloha. ___________ Joella Hopkins is the President of Branding Aloha and The Branding Teams, a full-service branding and strategic marketing agency with offices on island, Los Angeles, New York City, Texas, and Miami. A proud homegrown

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24:38

Nathan Graham on AI Automation, Business Growth &...

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2026/10/09

Nathan Graham AI Entrepreneur, Author & Human-Centred Technology Expert Today's guest is Nathan Graham, an AI entrepreneur, author, and founder of Synthetic Echo. Nathan helps business owners use artificial intelligence to automate repetitive work, strengthen their marketing, improve lead conversion, and operate with the power of a much larger team. He is the author of The Synthetic Echo and AI Workflows: From Cold Lead to Closed Deal. He is also the author of Why Won't He Just Log Off?, which

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32:47

Body of Work by E. L. Wilk: Medical Thriller, Science...

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2026/10/08

Elyse Wilk Body of Work - Where people are just dying to get in. By E. L. Wilk, An Eric Hoffer Gold Medal Finalist, A Kindle Bestselling Medical Thriller& Amazon Bestseller. For Readers of Never Let Me Go & Coma E. L. Wilk is an Eric Hoffer Award Gold Medal Finalist and an Amazon bestselling author. Her work is shaped by a deep curiosity, from the origins of everything to the evolution of modern science and medicine. A space enthusiast, she explores and asks the big questions. As an author, she is

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25:29

Rowan Vale on ENOUGH: Addiction, Sobriety and Finding...

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2026/10/07

Rowan Vale Author of ENOUGH — the man who gave himself away until he couldn't find his own face in the mirror. Rowan Vale is the author of ENOUGH, a memoir about losing yourself to addiction and finding the long way back. Writing under a pen name to protect his family's privacy, he tells his story from lived experience — seven months sober and still doing the daily work. ENOUGH isn't a tidy redemption arc; it's the honest account of a man who gave himself away piece by piece until he couldn't

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23:17

Writing Deborah Heiser, PhD: The Mentorship...

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2026/10/06

Deborah Heiser Founder/CEO/Author I'm Deborah Heiser, PhD, an Applied Developmental Psychologist and coach specializing in midlife, aging, and the science of purpose across the lifespan. I'm the founder of Mental Mapping and My Legacy Tree. These are platforms designed to help people understand their impact, track personal growth, and intentionally shape the legacy they leave behind. I'm also the author of The Mentorship Edge, a contributor to Psychology Today and Substack, and the former Founder

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28:08

What Actually Scales: Aaron Jensen on Building,...

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2026/10/05

Aaron Jensen Inc 5000 founder, 4x ClickFunnels 2 Comma Club winner, & 8-Figure Club member. Built and sold 2 companies, now building a tech-enabled insurance agency. I talk shop on what actually scales. My guest today is Aaron Jensen — a serial entrepreneur who's built and sold three companies, including a seven-figure exit, and earned a spot on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. Along the way he won the Eight Figure Award from ClickFunnels by doing over $20 million in revenue. He also

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26:09

ONE IAM on Consciousness, Perception & Hermetic...

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2026/10/04

One Iam Author & Philosopher Exploring Consciousness, Perception, Hermetic Wisdom, and the Mental Nature of Existence Today's guest is ONE IAM, an author, philosopher, and speaker whose work explores the profound relationship between consciousness, perception, and human experience. Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and his studies as a 9+ Degree Frater of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, ONE IAM challenges many of our most fundamental assumptions about the nature of

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22:49

Beyond Success: Mandi Dana on Helping Female CEOs...

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2026/10/03

Mandi Dana Executive Coach Helping High-Achieving Female CEOs Close the Gap Between Success and Fulfillment. Mandi Dana is a leadership coach and the founder of Radiant Leadership, where she helps high-performing female CEOs close the gap between external success and internal fulfillment. With a background of nine years and over 16,000 coaching sessions in the Tony Robbins organization, Mandi works through a three-stage process - identity shift, team transformation, revenue growth - to help women

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28:52

From Struggling Entrepreneur to CEO: Michael...

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2026/10/02

Michael Carbonneau The business coach you been waiting for. I'm Michael Carbonneau. I started with nothing at 19 and figured it out the hard way as a general contractor and a financial advisor. No silver spoon, no shortcuts. Now through Coaching by Rosewood, I work with aspiring entrepreneurs who are done lying to themselves about why they're stuck. I don't do fluff, I don't do hand-holding I give you the raw framework to build the CEO in you, get your structure right, and actually move forward

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23:18

A Second Chance at Life and Love: Gaylen Wilson on...

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2026/09/30

Gaylen WilsonHeart transplant survivor paying that blessing forward by helping couples rebuild emotional safety, Intimacy, and connection before the relationship collapses.Today’s guest is Gaylen Wilson, a heart transplant survivor, 20-years-sober former alcoholic, relationship author, erectile dysfunction advocate, Certified Thriving Relationship Coach, and founder of The Monument Method Institute with his wife Heather.Gaylen’s life has not been one comeback. It has been a series of forced

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32:46

Body of Work: Medical Thriller and the Human Spirit...

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2026/09/29

Elyse WilkBody of Work - Where people are just dying to get in. By E. L. Wilk, An Eric Hoffer Gold Medal Finalist, A Kindle Bestselling Medical Thriller& Amazon Bestseller. For Readers of Never Let Me Go & Coma.E. L. Wilk is an Eric Hoffer Award Gold Medal Finalist and an Amazon bestselling author. Her work is shaped by a deep curiosity, from the origins of everything to the evolution of modern science and medicine. A space enthusiast, she explores and asks the big questions. As an author,

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28:07

Aaron Jensen on Building and Selling Companies,...

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2026/09/27

Aaron JensenInc 5000 founder, 4x ClickFunnels 2 Comma Club winner, & 8-Figure Club member. Built and sold 2 companies, now building a tech-enabled insurance agency. I talk shop on what actually scales.My guest today is Aaron Jensen — a serial entrepreneur who's built and sold three companies, including a seven-figure exit, and earned a spot on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.Along the way he won the Eight Figure Award from ClickFunnels by doing over $20 million in revenue. He also

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23:01

From Pro Wrestling to Publishing: Chad Martin on...

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2026/09/27

Chad MartinAuthor/Podcaster/Pro Wrestler/Personal Trainer.I've always believed that everyone has a story worth telling, and I've been fortunate enough to live several of them.I'm an author, podcast host, entrepreneur, certified personal trainer, internet radio station owner, and professional wrestler, and while those careers may seem unrelated at first glance, they've all been driven by the same passion: connecting with people.As an author, I write across multiple genres, including horror, fantasy,

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26:08

ONE IAM on Consciousness, Perception, and the Nature...

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2026/09/26

One IamAuthor & Philosopher Exploring Consciousness, Perception, Hermetic Wisdom, and the Mental Nature of Existence.Today's guest is ONE IAM, an author, philosopher, and speaker whose work explores the profound relationship between consciousness, perception, and human experience.Drawing from decades of contemplative practice, Hermetic philosophy, and his studies as a 9+ Degree Frater of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, ONE IAM challenges many of our most fundamental assumptions about the nature of

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24:43

How to Find Your Capital S Story and Build a Brand...

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2026/09/25

Paul FurigaPaul Furiga, Chief Storyteller.Paul Furiga is the founder of Pittsburgh-based public relations/marketing agency WordWrite. After 23 years, the WordWrite team recently joined forces with the great team at the Vendilli digital agency. While Paul is many things, above all he is a storyteller.Paul spent the first two decades of his career as a journalist before transitioning to public relations. After making the career change, Paul spent several years working at the global agency Ketchum

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28:33

See Them First: Emillio Rodriguez on Building Trust,...

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2026/09/23

Emillio RodriguezSpeaker & Strategic Communications Leader on Trust, Human Connection, Resilience, and the People Who Change What We Believe is PossibleEmillio Rodriguez is a speaker and strategic communications leader whose work is built around a powerful idea: the way we see people can change what they believe is possible.At 16, Emillio survived an 80-mph rollover crash. The vehicle rolled three times, and metal tore through the center of his seat, missing him by inches. In the years that

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26:48

Passenger Seat Leadership: How Gabe Arnold Helps...

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2026/09/23

Gabe ArnoldHelping Visionary Founders Eliminate Operational Chaos to Scale, and Start Leading from the Passenger Seat.Gabe Arnold is the CEO of Simple Operations and the author of Passenger Seat Leadership and Atomic Words. After years of building and scaling businesses, he discovered a critical flaw that traps most entrepreneurs: building a company that completely relies on them to survive. Today, Gabe helps visionary founders eliminate operational chaos, build predictable systems, and scale their

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26:06

Leadership Under Pressure: Silvia Rizzo on...

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2026/09/21

Silvia RizzoHigh-Performance Leadership & Decision-Making.Silvia Rizzo works in high-performance environments across sport and business, focusing on leadership and decision-making under pressure.Her background is in elite sport, where she has spent years working with performance, error management, and mental resilience in real-world, high-stakes situations.On podcasts, she explores how leaders handle pressure, make decisions when things don’t go as planned, and maintain credibility over time.My

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