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Introducing 193. Construction and the Trades: a New Era of Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs With Mark Williams from Millionaire University.

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Dream of ditching the desk and making a living away from your laptop? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With nearly two decades in the custom home building industry and as host of The Curious Builder podcast, Mark shares his journey from starting a lawn care business to becoming a successful custom home builder. Together, they discuss the importance of hands-on learning, the massive potential in trades for business ownership, and the essential role of communication in building strong client relationships. Mark also reveals his experiences working with trade partners, the importance of mentorship, and his latest initiative, the Curious Builder Collective — a resource for builders to share knowledge and grow together. This episode is packed with insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those interested in the trades, and emphasizes the value of starting small and taking action.

+ Mark’s path from lawn care to custom homes

+ Hands-on learning over desk jobs

+ Communication as a business advantage

+ Choosing the right trade partners

+ Opportunities in the trades industry

+ The power of mentorship and asking for help

+ Launching the Curious Builder Collective

+ Starting small and taking action

+ “Failing fast” as a growth strategy

+ Prioritizing wellness and work-life balance

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Introducing One of Their Own (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE) from MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories.

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On a fall night in 1987, a young woman was walking down the middle of a dark street in a rural Kentucky town. She heard a car turn onto the street behind her, and it sounded like it was driving fast, so she quickly got onto the sidewalk. Suddenly, the car screeched to a stop just a few feet away from her. The car doors flew open, and before the young woman knew what was happening, someone grabbed her, lifted her off the ground, and threw her into the backseat. The car sped off, and the terrified young woman would soon find herself in the middle of a horrific nightmare that would haunt her for almost 20 years…

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Introducing Why dementia could start in your blood vessels with Dr. William Li from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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55 million people suffer dementia worldwide with numbers expected to double every 20 years. Understanding the link between our heart health and brain function is critical, illuminating the profound impact that heart health has on preventing dementia.

Dr. William Li, an expert in cardiovascular and metabolic health. He reveals how caring for our heart is not just about longevity but maintaining sharp, effective brain function as we age. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than seventy diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Dr. Li is also a New York Times best-selling author.

In today’s episode, Dr. Li explains how simple lifestyle choices in diet, exercise and sleep can drastically shape our brain's health and stave off dementia.

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Timecodes

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Quickfire questions

03:30 Understanding dementia and Alzheimer's disease

04:50 Dementia versus ageing

06:35 The role of blood vessels in brain health

07:55 How circulation affects brain function

09:23 What causes blood clots and strokes?

11:06 The importance of maintaining healthy blood vessels

12:15 The impact of lifestyle choices on brain health

15:01 What happens in our brains when we sleep?

19:35 What is the glymphatic system?

22:40 Vascular dementia may be the most common form of dementia

24:35 The role of glucose in brain function

27:10 What causes dementia and why does it happen when we get older?

29:00 Preventing dementia with lifestyle changes

31:10 What are healthy blood vessels like?

37:50 The surprising role of EPCs in brain repair

41:30 Can you slow down or reverse dementia?

52:08 The connection between gut health and brain health

51:40 The importance of exercise for brain health

56:30 How to avoid dementia

01:01:16 The link between mental health and cardiovascular disease

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Introducing Grief During the Holidays with Omi Valdivia from Overcomfort Podcast with Jenicka Lopez.

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This episode is so special because I get to celebrate and grief my mother with my best friend Omi, who also griefs her own mother as well. Together we share our experiences and have a very vulnerable open conversation, with the help of some tequila and questions from our friends who have never gone through grief. This podcast is a safe space and hope our vulnerability is not taken incorrectly. 

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Introducing #Throwback Episode - w/ 50 Cent | (Ep. 21 & Ep. 22) from Drink Champs.

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N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode of the Drink Champs podcast, the guys drink it up with the one and only 50 Cent.

50 pulls up and drops gems on his legendary come-up, from running the streets to running the charts with Get Rich or Die Tryin’. He chops it up about his grind, classic collabs, and navigating the game with hustle and smarts. Fif keeps it raw, sharing stories from his Queens roots, the highs and lows of fame, and how he flipped the script into business and TV domination. 

The rap mogul dives deep, chopping it up about his legendary grind, iconic hits, and the power moves that built his empire. From tales of Get Rich or Die Tryin’ to behind-the-scenes stories on Power, 50 keeps it raw and unfiltered. He drops gems on navigating beefs, flexes his Vitamin Water hustle, and reflects on losses that shaped him.

Packed with humor, insight, and classic 50 charisma, this episode is a celebration of resilience, petty genius, and hip-hop greatness. N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN hold it down, making it a vibe for the culture.

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This episode was originally released as a 2 part series on July 15 & July 22 of 2016.

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