The Flower Podcast, hosted by Scott Shepherd is for the floral community to discuss flowers, trends, and business topics, including everything from flower farmer to all aspects of floristry. Each week a featured guest will share their knowledge, passion, and love of flowers. Join us for colorful chats with talented creatives, photographers, growers, entrepreneurs, authors, and so much more!! Be sure to subscribe on your listening platform of choice. Learn more at https://www.theflowerpodcast ...
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"Flower in the River" podcast, inspired by my book of the same name, explores the 1915 Eastland Disaster in Chicago and its enduring impact, particularly on my family's history. We'll explore the intertwining narratives of others impacted by this tragedy as well, and we'll dive into writing and genealogy and uncover the surprising supernatural elements that surface in family history research. Come along with me on this journey of discovery.
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Do you own a flower business or dream of starting one? Are you looking for practical floral design tips? Ever wonder how other florists run their businesses? Or maybe you’re a farmer florist building a flower farm and floral design business at the same time? You’ve landed in the right place! At the BB Podcast, we serve floral designers, farmer florists, flower shop owners, and aspiring florists by diving into practical tips and insider information from real working florists, floral educators ...
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Helping chicks LIVE their BEST LIFE from the INSIDE OUT! Tired of trying fad diets only to gain back and more what you have lost? Tired of self-sabotaging your OWN life from being successful? Tired of the negative self talk you’re thinking towards yourself? Ready to be the FIERCE, BOSS and QUEEN God has created YOU to be? What if you’re ONLY ONE THOUGHT away from a completely different LIFE?! Let’s TACKLE it together… musclenmindset.com for more info on our course to help YOU LIVE FIT from W ...
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Hans Christian Anderson once wrote:“Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, "one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Two friends, one Senior, one Junior, are inviting guests to share their own 'Sunshine, Freedom and Flowers' - the three things that bring joy to their lives. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that it is the little things in life that get us through. The ‘Sunshine, Freedom and Flowers’ podcast is all about the sharing of the little things that make us ...
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In "What's Killing My Kale?", get research based solutions to pest issues affecting fruit and vegetable crops from University of MN Extension. Learn how to manage weeds, insects, diseases, and more.
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Join screenwriter and filmmaker Nick Kizina, as he discusses with friends, collaborators, and even strangers, every episode about what they are nerdy and/or passionate about, and how those interests shape who they are as people.
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Start your week with a freshly brewed episode of Coffee Monday, where we take a delightful sip into the lives of working professionals, most of whom are based in California’s Central Valley. Join your host, award-winning PR #momboss Rae Pardini Matson, as she steers engaging conversations that spill the beans on how these incredible individuals navigate the daily grind while striking a harmonious work-life balance. Get inspired, motivated, and entertained with stories of perseverance, insigh ...
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1. Todd Dulaney - Cry Out 2. Dr Tumi - Jesus youre my life 3. Victor Thompson - Not moved 4. Linda Gail - I Shall Declare the Works of the Lord 5. Mark Ayers - You Were There 6. Mark Ayers - You Were There (Reprise) 7. Yolanda Stith & Strong City - Restore and Break Open Prophetic Intercession and Decree 8. Davy Flowers - You 9. Eva Crabb - Revive Us 10. Cimorelli - “Way Maker” (Acoustic Worship Cover) 11. Caleb Carroll - Authentic Love 12. Dr Tumi - Healing in Your Glory 13. DulaneyLand Mus ...
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Nicola chews the fat with women (sometimes by herself) about reconnecting, remembering and reclaiming one's truest self - by creating physical, emotional and energetic decisions and boundaries that is authentically aligned to you and your uniqueness. She swears and loves to talk about menstruation, vaginas, vulvas, creativity, intention, conscious choices, business energetics, cyclical living, energy medicine, human design, energetics, womb wisdom, self-awareness, self-nourishment, self-conn ...
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My name is Joe and these are conversations with friends while having coffee.
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Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast by Caitlin Casey is dedicated to giving you the confidence and know-how to create, design, plan and NAIL your dream wedding or event. Do you have a dream idea in mind but you’re unsure where to start or lacking the expertise to bring it together? Do you want to create a bespoke wedding that reflects your personalities and love story, because you’re not interested in including things just because? Are you seeking the best advice to transform a blan ...
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Blooming Together: Darci & Natalie on Building the San Joaquin Flower Collective, Local Floristry, and Motherhood
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Prepare to stop and smell the roses, because this episode is blooming with good content 💐 In this episode of Coffee Monday, we’re joined by Darci, founder and florist of @dhfloral and Natalie, founder, flower farmer and florist of @thefarmerflorist_ , who share their journey in floristry and entrepreneurship as they established the @sjflowercollect…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 85 of Flower in the River, where we dig deep into the enduring impact of the 1915 Eastland Disaster on Chicago and the families left behind. Inspired by my book of the same name, this episode takes us further into the lost narratives of the Eastland’s victims and heroes. Episode Highlights: Honoring the Forgotten: …
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My guest this week is Sarah Jo Eversole, owner of Everbloom Fields in Lancaster, TX. It might be a micro flower farm, but she produces not only exceptional quality blooms but high volume as well. She shares many of her experiences as a grower especially decisions on what to grow to be more profitable. There’s a wealth of growing and business tips i…
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Send us a text In this episode (84), I explore the intriguing life of John Griggs, a talented actor from the Golden Age of Radio and Television—and an important witness to the Eastland disaster. I share his vivid account of that tragic day in 1915, which he wrote for American Heritage Magazine just two years before his death. His story gives us a r…
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For the season 7 finale Chelsea welcomes filmmaker and podcaster Nick Kizina to the podcast to discuss the UK art metal band Sleep Token! Nick provides Chelsea with a playlist of their work, as he goes into the story behind their three most recent albums, the poly-jam-orousness of the band, and why they mean so much to them! Editorial note: The Gee…
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We're visiting with Jen Lagedrost Cavender, owner of Nectar & Bloom. After studying English in college and getting a Masters Degree in Creative Writing, Jen began teaching at a university. But, she felt something was missing and longed to reconnect with her creative side. Inspired by women business owners in the floral industry, she decided to expl…
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I’m excited to share that Charlotte Smith is our guest again on The Flower Podcast. Charlotte teaches farmers the skills they need to make money on their farms and live calm, balanced lives through mindset coaching. Going against what most of us have been taught, Charlotte coaches in 13 countries to build successful profitable farms while also gett…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Flower in the River podcast! In this episode, we dive into the coverage of the 1915 Eastland disaster through The Sentinel, a historic Jewish newspaper in Chicago. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The role The Sentinel played as a bridge between Chicago’s Jewish community and their evolving American identity. The 199…
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This week Nick welcome his friend Jay Dorman to the podcast to discuss the shows Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel collectively known as the HellaVerse! Jay goes into each show, the wonderful queer representation, the music, and why the shows mean so much to them! Editorial note: The Geeky Nerd Podcast is a work of pop culture criticism and commentary,…
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Ready to talk Dahlias? This week my guest is Kristine Albrecht of Santa Cruz Dahlias. Known for her award winning dahlia hybrids and her book, Dahlia Breeding for the farmer florist and the home gardener, Kristine is sharing her flower journey along with numerous tips and insights on her hybridizing process, cover crops, soil testing and more. She …
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On this episode of Coffee Monday, we’re thrilled to welcome our first couple to the show— Marcus & Chelsy McMaryion 🏈✨❤️ Marcus, a former professional football player and Fresno State quarterback, discusses his journey from the field to leading Fresno State’s NIL efforts with Bulldog Bread. Chelsy, a content creator and mom to three little boys, sh…
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Send us a text In this episode, I continue exploring the Eastland disaster coverage, focusing on articles from The Scoop, featuring the Chicago Daily News (1915), and a later piece from the Bradenton Herald (1962). The episode highlights the power of eyewitness accounts and the lasting impact of the tragedy. Key Points Discussion of the Chicago Dai…
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This week Nick welcomes his friend, stand up, Amanda Averell to the podcast to discuss the theme park of Epcot. Amanda goes into the history of the park, her favorite rides, the future of the park, and why it means so much to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performe…
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I’m in Ecuador this week so we’re replaying our episode with my guest Kimberlee Mitchell owner of Botanica Floral located in Atlanta, Ga. She has been a part of the floral community for over 20 years and has been fortunate to grow her business to include 5 star hotels and work within the film industry. Kimberlee has been working on many major films…
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We're visiting with Cameron Hardesty, owner of Poppy, a wedding floral business based in the Washington, DC area that has seen rapid growth and success. A transformative experience volunteering at the White House ignited Cameron's passion. We walk through her transition from a career in corporate communications to becoming the founder of a company …
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Send us a text Eastland Disaster on Chicago Med The TV show Chicago Med referenced the Eastland disaster in its Season 10 premiere. Jenny Jose’s article in Central Recorder discussed this reference. Genealogy Conference Highlights Attended a conference by the Association of Professional Genealogists, focusing on new technologies in genealogy. Ticke…
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This week Nick welcomes new friend Brittany Reilly to the podcast to discuss Obstacle Course Racing. Brittany goes into what obstacle course racing is, what goes into the training for one, the companies who created it, the unfortunate grim future she sees for it, and what it means to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits:…
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Business, babies, and beyond! Step into the world of modern motherhood with Rae Pardini Matson, founder of RPM PR and MUMZIE Media, as she candidly shares her journey of balancing family, marriage, and entrepreneurship. With three young children and a supportive partner, Rae navigates the complexities of working mom-hood with honesty and purpose. D…
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This week Nick welcomes his cousin Melissa Kizina Motsch to the podcast to discuss the TV show Burn Notice. Melissa goes into the storyline of the burned secret agent with the heart of gold, how the show evolved over time, and what the show means to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and ou…
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Send us a text Step into a time machine and find yourself on the misty banks of the Chicago River in 1915. The air is thick with anticipation as thousands of Western Electric employees and their families prepare for a day of fun. Little do they know, history is about to be made – not in triumph, but in tragedy. Fast forward to 1976. One survivor an…
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In today’s episode, we’re visiting with flower farmer Grant Winkelmann, owner of Winkelmann Flowers, in Lindale, Texas. Grant shares not only how he’s built a farm producing sought-after blooms, but he also shares what it took to pull off his family’s recent relocation to a new farm. Grant discusses the challenges of moving, including the logistica…
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My guest this week is Natalie Geehr and her business is theflowerfarmer.com located in Fresno, California. She grows in her backyard in addition to the 1/4 acre that she leases. Her big dream has allowed her to grow into doing weddings and events. Community has been an important part of her journey with growing flowers which let her to become one o…
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Send us a text What if a single event could forever change the fate of countless families and a whole city? Join us this week as we unravel the untold stories of the 1915 Eastland disaster, starting with Ann Smith's riveting family history. Ann shares the valiant efforts of her grandfather, Floyd Cameron Smith, who leaped into action when the ship …
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This week Nick welcomes his friend Jen Reiterman to the podcast to discuss Flower Farming! Jen goes into how she got into it, some of the science of how to get the biggest yields, what it's like selling them on a small scale, and what it means to her! Want to hear the bonus episodes a year before everyone? Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/n…
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We’re excited to have Marryn Mathis from The Farmhouse Flower Farm on The Flower Podcast this week. She shares how she’s grown and adapted her business to work with her family schedule while maximizing her product reach. Dahlias and Sweet Peas have become two of her main crops. Today, with the launch of her new book, we’re diving into growing sweet…
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Serving up an extra special episode of Coffee Monday Podcast with none other than Vicki DeFrancesco—a fabulous cook, woman of faith, and the queen of gnocchi! Tune in as Vicki shares how her personal journey led her to the culinary world, inspiring her to create meaningful experiences through food. From being “Coco” to her grandkids to her path as …
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Send us a text In episode 78 of Flower in the River podcast, I explore the power of storytelling through two distinct voices connected to the Eastland disaster. First, I introduce you to Jennifer from the Instagram page Posts in the Graveyard, a passionate storyteller who preserves the memory of Eastland victims through photographs and stories. I t…
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This week Nick welcomes his friend Chuck Amok to the podcast to discuss the character of Frankenstein's monster. Chuck goes into how she first go into the character, the small, but passionate community surrounding him, and what he means to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro writte…
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Sullivan Owen's journey into the floral industry is as unique as her designs. With a background in retail merchandising, Sullivan transitioned into floristry in 2009 while planning her own wedding. Her distinct style and dedication quickly earned her recognition, leading to a successful career in luxury weddings. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brou…
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We're excited to share this NEW and second episode with Brenna Estrada!! Scroll below to connect with her page and listen to her first episode with The Flower Podcast. Home gardeners, flower farmers, and florists are always looking for flowers to help set them apart in their offerings and esthetics. My guest this week found her way to growing cut f…
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Send us a text Join me on a thrilling journey through time as we uncover the hidden world of early 20th-century journalism during one of Chicago's darkest hours--the Eastland Disaster of 1915. Highlights: My personal pilgrimage to a family grave site that started everything. The forgotten technology that powered breaking news in 1915 "The Scoop," a…
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This week Nick welcomes his new friend, artist, Crystal Flora to the podcast to discuss the art and business of tattooing. Crystal goes into what got her in to tattooing in the first place, some of the history of the art, what it was like being an apprentice tattoo artist, and what it means to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizin…
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Rick Davis of Amaryllis Design in Landover, Maryland is our guest this week on The Flower Podcast. Featured in publications such as Town & Country, Southern Accents, and listed as one of the Top Wedding Florists in the nation by Martha Stewart, Rick shares his transformation story that has made Amaryllis a premiere wedding and event company. Be sur…
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Alyssa Armesto - From Valley Native to Tangram Interiors VP - Balancing Local Roots, Family, and Innovative Design
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In this new episode of Coffee Monday Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with Alyssa Armesto, Valley native and Vice President of Tangram Interiors Central Valley, in their beautiful new Fresno showroom. Alyssa shares what it’s like being back in the Valley as a “boomerang girlie”, raising her kids where she grew up, and how her deep local ties infl…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Flower in the River! In this episode, we explore the untold stories of two extraordinary individuals connected to the tragic Eastland Disaster of 1915. These heroes, whose tales have remained largely hidden from history, finally get the recognition they deserve. First, meet Amelia Schaefer Schmidt, a 15-year-old girl …
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This week Nick welcomes his friend, DJ, Natalie Rae to the podcast to discuss the world music collective Heilung! Natalie provides Nick with a playlist they go over together, as she goes into how the band engages her love of languages, gives her a spiritual connection, and why they mean so much to her! Editorial note: The Geeky Nerd Podcast is a wo…
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In this BB Podcast episode, Amy (Botanical Brouhaha) chats with Natalie & Meg (co-owners of Native Poppy) about the importance of creating a brand that sticks – meaning it continues to draw in ideal customers year after year. Drawing on Amy's recent experiences trying to find new service providers after relocating her business and life out-of-state…
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During a recent visit to the Monroe Blooms Flower Show in Monroe, GA., I met Ashley Blackstone and Samantha Kramer from Wellspring Flower Farm. What stood out were their vibrant flower varieties and color palettes. In this episode, they discuss their farm's growth from a small plot on a horse farm to a flourishing 3-acre operation, with plans to ex…
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Send us a text In this episode, the journey into the history of the Eastland Disaster continues, sharing new findings and uncovering untold stories of those affected by the tragedy. A unique two-part approach to research combines rigorous historical investigation with intuitive connections to the past. This episode features the compelling stories o…
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This week Nick welcomes new friend, Robin Hazel to discuss her passion for Eco-Friendly Housing. Robin goes into what inspired her to start looking into it, what her dream house is going to be, why it's important for the future, and what it means to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and ou…
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Italian Ranunculus, Anemones, and Tulip Bulb Update with Henk Onings with Onings America Part 2
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Last week when we released our episode with Henk Onings I mentioned at the end that we continued the conversation about Ranunculus, Anemones, and the Tulip bulb crop this year. So be sure to go and listen to Part 1 of our chat with Henk. So to recap, my guest this week is Henk Onings and soon after graduating school he moved to Pompeii, Italy for a…
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On this special episode of Coffee Monday, we're keeping it in the family with two incredible guests: Alicia Fisher and Tara Wagner, sisters of our host Rae Pardini Matson, who are experts in navigating life with Celiac Disease. With decades of experience living a gluten-free life, Alicia and Tara bring their wealth of knowledge, practical tips, and…
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Send us a text Welcome back to Flower in the River podcast! In episode 74, we're uncovering more hidden gems from the Eastland disaster, including a deep dive into one of the very first websites dedicated to this tragic event. Get ready for stories you won’t find anywhere else! Key Points: Explored personal time capsules, including Aunt Pearl's not…
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This week Nick welcomes his friend Tina Caruso to the podcast to discuss the video game series The Sims! Tina goes into how the game has brought her comfort, the storylines within the game, how it has changed over the years, and what the game series means to her! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network int…
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In Part 2 of this two-part podcast episode, co-hosts Amy and Natalie visit with Sarah Daken and Tom Precht of Grateful Gardeners and Floraponics, who transitioned from careers in law and neuroscience to flower farming. Tom discusses their innovative aquaponics system and the challenges they've faced in securing funding. The couple emphasizes their …
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This week’s guest was born in the Netherlands into a family that started their business in 1935 and now 3 generations later, soon to be 4 generations Onings Holland is known for distributing a wide range of flower bulbs, tubers, and seeds around the world. My guest is Henk Onings and soon after graduating school he moved to Pompeii, Italy for a cou…
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Send us a text Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics that may be distressing to some listeners. We cover historical events involving child abuse, exploitation, and trauma related to the aftermath of the Eastland disaster. The second half of the episode includes descriptions of violence against a minor. Listener disc…
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Welcome to season 7 of the Geeky Nerd Podcast! To start off the seventh season Nick welcomes his friend cosplayer Stephanie Redfield to discuss the reality TV game show Survivor! Steph goes into how the show did not end after the Africa season, what she thinks makes a great contestant, her favorite seasons, and why it means so much to her! Want to …
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Season 7 starts tomorrow! Want to support the podcast: patreon.com/nickkizina Credits: Modern Mythos Network intro and outro written and performed by Sean McNeilly Geeky Nerd Theme Music credit: "The Misadventure Begins" by Ozzed from the album Cor Metallicum, under a Creative Commons license. More from Ozzed can be found at ozzed.net, Apple Music,…
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This weeks my guests are Leandra Gollob and Daniel Mench of Cocolani Gardens located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Both were born and raised on the windward side of Oahu, where they’ve grown up with a love for all things nature. Together with this love and gratitude, they farm one-acre of lush tropical land with over 50 varieties of ginger and hel…
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