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Hand & Heart Media is the production platform of workplace consultancy & investigators Hand & Heart GmbH, based in Europe. We focus on producing quality, narrative driven content focused on stories at the intersection of culture and the workplace.
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Welcome to Media From the Heart where I will be interviewing some of your favorite stars from film and TV as well as those behind-the-scenes. Whenever possible, there will be a virtual audience in attendance that will interact with my guests. All my podcasts will appear on Apple Podcasts as well as YouTube. Thank you for your support over the years, and I am excited about the future of this show.
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Right the Ship is a podcast titled after the 2019 congressional hearings “Righting The Ship”, which focuses on the case of Commander Kimberly Young-McLear, a whistleblower in the United States Coast Guard and her pursuit of justice and acknowledgment not only for her own case, but for federal whistleblowers in the United States. This update episode…
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Workplace Worldwide: United Against Workplace Bullying Conference & U.K. Legislation Update with Nicki Eyre
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❗❗WANT A SPONSORED TICKET TO THE UNITED AGAINST WORKPLACE BULLYING CONFERENCE 2023?❗❗ First three listeners to reach out to us via hq@handandheart.eu with the event name in the subject line will receive a full conference ticket… on Hand & Heart! 👀 We are thrilled to have Nicki Eyre, FRSA back on the podcast with some incredible news about her Stop …
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On the last episode of Workplace Weekly, we introduced the story of Kimberly Nguyen. Kimberly's tweet about discovering her job being advertised with a higher salary range than her current pay sparked a conversation on pay transparency, and a little media shitstorm. She didn't expect the tweet to go viral, but it did, so here we are - and this is p…
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Dive into a whirlwind of literary delight with us as we embark on a rollercoaster journey through the enchanting world of author extraordinaire, Jenny Hale! She's not just an author, she's a "plot-twist wizard," a "cover design sorceress," and a "dialogue maestro" all rolled into one!With over a million copies of her books sprinkled around the worl…
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Today marks a momentous occasion as I had the honor of hosting my very first political guest, the down-to-earth Russell Cohen, a presidential candidate who epitomizes a servant-leader. In this groundbreaking episode, he and I unravel the tapestry of his political journey, and in a true podcasting first, Russell graces us with his inaugural intervie…
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In this riveting kickoff to season three of "Media From the Heart," join us as we scrub into the life and times of the multi-talented actress, Jackie Dallas. We're dissecting the intricacies of her remarkable journey - from the surgical precision of the operating room to the finely crafted scripts of the entertainment world. LIsten as Jackie orches…
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More about Kimberly KIMBERLY NGUYỄN, a Vietnamese-American poet and author of "ghosts in the stalks" and "Here I Am Burn Me," resides in New York City, originally hailing from Omaha, Nebraska. A graduate of Vassar College, she holds degrees in English and Russian Studies, with a study abroad experience at the University of Exeter in the UK. Kimberl…
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Workplace Worldwide: Where Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Do Not Intersect, with Wilma De Soto (Part Two)
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Learn More About Wilma: Wilma De Soto is a retired ESL teacher from the School District of Philadelphia. Wilma has been on the Board of Directors of The Badass Teachers Association (BATs) since 2017 and a member of BATs Quality of Work Life Team - read more about BATs and their mission. Wilma holds degrees from Oberlin College and Conservatory of M…
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Workplace Worldwide: Where Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Do Not Intersect, with Wilma De Soto (Part One)
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We’re back, legends! Workplace Worldwide is our refreshed format of Workplace Weekly — bringing you deep dives, news and interviews from workplaces and workers rights efforts, globally. On this episode we bring you Part One of our interview with Wilma De Soto, who discusses her perspectives and experiences on diversity, equity and inclusion as an a…
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Right The Ship: Whistleblowers, Justice, Democracy and the case of Lt Cdr Kimberly Young-McLear
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Support Lt Cdr Kimberly Young-McLear and whistleblowers everywhere, by supporting the Right the Ship Campaign: https://www.whistleblowers.org/righttheship/ Right the Ship is a podcast titled after a campaign of the same name, which focuses on the case of Lieutenant Commander Kimberly Young-McLear, a whistleblower in the United States Coast Guard an…
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Join me on an inspiring journey as I sit down with EC Stilson, a best-selling author and cancer warrior, in this captivating podcast. We delve deep into her remarkable life, exploring her path to becoming an author, her heartbreaking experience of infant loss, and her courageous battle against cancer. EC's infectious positivity and unwavering spiri…
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WWE6: NLRB Win for Workers 🏆 U.S. Congress Hearing on Starbucks & Union Busting (Big L for Howard Schultz 🤡) & “Who Wants To Be A Trans Ally”
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Workplace Weekly is back in session! Kicking off, reflect briefly on a recent controversy in Denmark's labor landscape. We discuss the accusations against a prominent union boss who is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct and the potential (lack of) ramifications for the union and the broader labor movement in Denmark, exploring the challeng…
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Who Apologises Better - CEO 👨🏻💼 or AI 🤖? How much should we give in to Imposter Syndrome? Pedro Pascal — Internet Daddy? feat. workplace double standards
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Welcome to another episode of "Workplace Weekly" with your hosts, Fanny and Kate. It’s your usual rollercoaster of overconfident commentary about workplace issues, and a shitpost of a good time. We're excited to announce our upcoming podcast, "Right the Ship," where we'll be diving into the story of a federal whistleblower. We're also introducing a…
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Workplace Weekly E4: Neutrality, Race & Media in Workplace Investigations feat. Christina Ro-Connolly (Part Two)
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Description For Episode Four of Workplace Weekly, Kate Bailey and Fanny Wandel, bring you Part Two of our interview with Christina Ro-Connolly (whom, we shamelessly stan). Tina addresses some of the disadvantages of allegations regarding workplaves being made publicly and put thrust under a media spotlight. We discuss being committed to the neutral…
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Workplace Weekly E3: Attorney and Workplace Investigator Christina Ro-Connelly of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP
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We’re very thrilled to present Episode Three of Workplace Weekly, entirely dedicated to Part One of our interview with attorney and workplace investigator, Christina Ro-Connelly. Christina (Tina) Ro-Connelly is a Partner with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP (follow OIG on Instagram!). She has over a decade of labor and employment law experienc…
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Welcome to another episode of Media From the Heart! Today, I'm stoked to have award-winning leading lady and producer Rachel Amanda Bryant in the hot seat. Join us as we dive into her journey through the cutthroat world of indie film, her passions outside of the studio, and her recent projects, including her critically acclaimed works and those not…
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Workplace Weekly E2: The Cost Of Workplace Bullying & The #StopHurtAtWork Campaign with Nicki Eyre FRSA
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Join Fanny & Kate for the latest instalment of your favourite work focused podcast Workplace Weekly: a podcast analysing workplaces, work culture and labour activism through topical stories, interviews and expertise. This episode features Nicki Eyre FRSA. Nicki is the Founder and Managing Director of Conduct Change, a consultancy that aims to preve…
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Today I am reviewing a Pure Flix series "Karen Kingsbury's: A Thousand Tomorrows" and giving you an exciting recommendation. In this series, the characters navigate the dangerous, competitive rodeo world while cherishing their time together. The story is a heartwarming reminder that only God knows how many tomorrows we have left and how important i…
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Workplace Weekly E01: International Women's Day, 300 yrs to equality (?!) & The World Is A Workplace
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Join us for the first episode of Workplace Weekly, a podcast analysing workplaces, work culture and labour activism through topical stories, interviews and expertise. To kick us off, Kate Bailey and Fanny Wandel focus on International Women’s Day and explore its history and connection to the workplace movement, discuss a few corporate International…
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Welcome to the episode that takes center stage, where we're joined by the charismatic and talented actor Dylan Kingwell! This young artist has been setting the screen ablaze with his captivating performances and mesmerizing acting skills. Dylan and I go way back when Dylan was still a fledgling adolescent actor, but now he's all grown up and ready …
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Hey, folks! Welcome to my latest episode, where I feature a super special guest today - the amazing Canadian country star, Melissa Endean. She's like a wildflower that's been blooming in the music industry, and CBC radio even called her "Canada's Major Upcoming Talent." We're stoked to dive into Melissa's background and hear all about her B.C. root…
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Where do I begin? This is not only my longest episode ever, but this episode features my first returning guest...KAREN SCHALER!! We chatted about everything you could and couldn't imagine from Christmas to writing to entrepreneurship to memories and stories never shared anywhere else. Karen blessed us for over 2 hours, and she interacted unlike any…
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The Garden is created by BUTCH HARTMAN, the creator of the iconic Nickelodeon animated shows: THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS, DANNY PHANTOM, TUFF PUPPY, and BUNSEN IS A BEAST! The main goal of THE GARDEN is to not only entertain but to teach kids the WORD OF GOD! Listen to the episode for my thoughts, and then be sure to visit my blog post to enter the give…
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Today I chat with a very special actor who has been featured in several Hallmark & other rom-com/mystery films. Jesse Arthur Carroll has over 500 voiceover acting credits to his name, and he is garnering more attention every year. We chat about how he began his career, including his stint as a stand-up comedian. And we chat all the way up to his no…
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Today I review the ABIDE Bible. You can win your own copy if you're in the U.S. and comment on the blog post by December 2nd! https://mydevotionalthoughts.net/2022/11/abidebiblemin-momentuminfluencernetwork-review-giveaway-ends-12-2-u-s.html Visit the website for a free 21-day video devotional: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/abide-bible/experie…
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Today I review the new Pure Flix show "Saved By Grace." Synopsis: There are no chance meetings or coincidences in life. Angels are amongst us and God has sent them on a mission to intercede on behalf of whispered prayers. Every encounter presents a new opportunity to change your approach to life. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeDQ4ZaOh28…
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My guest today is actor/writer/director/producer Ryan Bruce. Paniz Zade, another of my wonderful guests, recommended me to him, which is how he made an appearance on my show. We chatted about his background, his creative pursuits, and his best-known & upcoming works. While we cannot see "Mistletoe Match" this year in the States, if you live in Cana…
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Today I share my short review of the book "My Jesus" by Anne Wilson. I highly recommend this book. For more information, please check out my blog post with the review and giveaway. Blog Post Review: https://mydevotionalthoughts.net/2022/11/myjesusbook-myjesusmin-momentuminfluencernetwork-book-review-giveaway-ends-11-7-u-s.html Anne Wilson Official …
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Today I chat with Apocalyptic Fiction Author Robyn VanDerSys who is a Pacific Northwest native (born in Washington State--yay!!). We chatted about everything from how she got started as an author, her bucket list, and what she loves about living in the Black Hills of South Dakota. She is one of the most vivacious people I have ever had the honor to…
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In today's episode, we chat with producer David Anselmo whose work with Hallmark and Great American Family you may recognize. We chatted about how he got started, the various aspects of film production, and took a peek behind-the-scenes of your favorite family-friendly rom-coms, including the most recent offering from Great American Family, "Cateri…
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Today I chat with actor Robert Nahum who shared so much life experience with us, many of which he has never told before. Everything from his first career in healthcare to his days of music and preaching, to finally making the bold decision to pursue his career as an actor...it's all here, and so much more!! But above everything else, the man's voic…
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Here are my thoughts about the new Pure Flix movie, "Nothing Is Impossible." Synopsis: Take a center-court seat to a journey of transformation as Scott Beck gets a second chance at life and love. Can he let go of past pains and open himself to God’s purpose? Or will new challenges keep him from the future he always hoped for? Be sure to enter the g…
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Today's episode features the youngest guest I have ever had on my podcast--he's 9 years old! Named after Denzel Washington, actor, writer, filmmaker, director, musician, and advocate Denzel Onaba graced my virtual studio with his consummate professionalism and good-natured humor. We were all blown away by his charm and wit, and it is a true delight…
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Check out my review of the Pure Flix film "Legacy Peak." Synopsis: Jason wants nothing more than to have Noelle’s kids like him. But when a perfectly planned trip to a mountain cabin falls apart, the ensuing adventure could tear them apart or bring them closer than they ever imagined. Together they'll discover how to trust again and what it means t…
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Today my guest is one of the kindest actors in the biz, scOtt summitt. While he may not be a household name, I BET you've seen him in something, and you didn't even realize it! Or maybe you have heard his incredible voice which has lent itself to a wide array of voiceover works. No matter what, I believe that once you come in contact with scOtt (ye…
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Disclosure: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. My review of the new Pure Flix film. Highly recommended!! Enter to win a 3-month subscription to Pure Flix. Details here: https://mydevotionalthoughts.net/2022/09/anunlikelyangelmin-momentuminfluencernetwork-movie-review-giveaway-en…
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Today my guest is the fabulous Farryn VanHumbeck. You may know her from her Hallmark movies, "Looks Like Christmas," "Summer of Dreams," "Christmas Homecoming," and "Wedding of Dreams," but that is only a smattering of the incredible credits on her resume to date. I had the honor of meeting this young woman in person a few years back, and the matur…
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My guest today is the multi-talented and sensational Andrew Francis! You might know him as Connor from the Hallmark Channel Show, "Chesapeake Shores," currently in its sixth and final season. However, Andrew has been in the business for most of his life in voiceover work as well as on-screen work. Listen as we discuss the fun of behind-the-scenes s…
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Episode recaps the story so far, as well as detailing the status of any matters related to the case study discussed through the podcast. We reflect deeply on the pillars of workers rights, institutional betrayal and corporate retaliation and strive to summarise these pillars into the ecosystem of behaviour we can anticipate in a Super Punk Corporat…
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Episode Four presents the results of matters that developed earlier in the timeline of our case study, and the nature and impacts of data breaches in anonymous surveys, and the implications that has for entities charged with independence from an embattled company. More Information, Links etc. With this link, you can access all of our sourcing, tran…
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Episode Three point Two continues our discussion around the media. We discuss the difficulty the media seems to have when it comes to workplace issues, and the complexities that are not accounted for in some reporting about workplaces. Citing examples from recent months, we also assess the impact these difficulties can have on certain stakeholders.…
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Episode Three point One kicks off our lengthy analysis of how the media is utilised or seemingly weaponised as an apparatus of control in public debates around workplaces. We cover ground on inaccuracies in reporting, how a company could use social media and traditional publishing media to “socialwash” or “Boris Bus”, and syndication and distributi…
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Episode Two looks at the concept of abrasive leadership, exploring the implications for all stakeholders when an individual starts exhibiting traits of abrasive leadership. The forensic detailing of Quotegate continues, and we hear the lengths the community went to trying to clarify the issue. We hear about an example of corporate retaliation, not …
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Episode One begins in January 2022, where our story kicks off with a company’s actions that begin to ripple across the community, and those impacted directly. We revisit historical examples of cultural issues and then follow the public events from February 2022 onwards, culminating in listeners first touch point with the notorious calamity of Quote…
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Episode Zero establishes the cultural landscape and chronological context required to tell the stories featured in the podcast. We address why we wanted to make the podcast, and our intention for those involved and those listening. We also speak with Ren Navvaro about her work as a DE&I practitioner, consultant and beer professional within the craf…
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This episode is shorter than usual but the fulfillment of a several-year dream! I have loved Emmanuelle Vaugier ever since witnessing her no-nonsense Heather Twain opposite the beloved Luke Perry in Hallmark's masterpiece, "Love In Paradise." Since that time, I have been smitten with this radiant, mesmerizing woman who is as authentic as they come.…
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Today my special guest is actor/filmmaker/educator--Adria Dawn. This is one of the most special episodes I have shared to date. Adria and I bonded over "little orphan Annie," and we decided we really were long-lost sisters (which was a surprise to my mom!!). Adria shared a plethora of amazing details of how she got started in the business to what s…
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My special guest today is known as Harlan Bixby in "Sweet Magnolias," Pastor Reliford in "The Wonder Years," and James in the 2019 Hallmark film, "Love In the Sun." Frank Oakley III is one of the kindest and most sincere people I know in the business, and this episode was our first official face-to-face conversation. Frank opens up about how he beg…
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In today's episode, I chat with the cigarette-smoking man from the "X-Files," William B. Davis himself. He is a screen legend with so many stories and a wealth of wisdom to share. He has a new book out, but this episode goes beyond that as we hear him share from his heart and his vast experience all while being totally relatable and inspiring every…
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In this episode, I chat with the young star of "Christmas CEO," Veronica Marin-Estrada. She is an accomplished young lady who had the honor of begin cast in her first movie alongside the dynamic duo, Marisol Nichols and Paul Greene. We chat about how she got started in the entertainment industry, how she landed her movie debut role, her memorable o…
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