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Deidre Knighten talks about the greatest life insurance scam ever

The Greatest Life Insurance Scam Ever

Deidre Knighten, a Los Angeles–based licensed financial advisor, discusses “income protection,” reframing life insurance as protecting household income for dependents. Knighten argues against whole life insurance and recommends buying term coverage for the years it’s needed (e.g., until children are grown) and investing the savings, citing compound interest and higher potential returns. She challenges whole-life

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Gbotemi Babatunde talks about how to deal with family trauma

How to Deal with Family Trauma

Gbotemi Babatunde, a clinical psychologist, discusses intergenerational trauma and how unresolved trauma affects child-parent relationships. Babatunde explains trauma as complex and subjective, noting that unprocessed experiences can shape perceptions, trigger protective responses, and be unintentionally transferred to children through modeling, emotional distance, overcontrol, and difficulties with co-regulation. She describes how children seek safety and love,

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Avenice Thompson talks about stop leaving money on the table

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Avenice Thompson, profit-acceleration strategist, focuses on doubling profit without spending on marketing. Avenice shares common business-owner mistakes she observed in her corporate career, including underpricing, poor invoicing, and weak cashflow management, illustrated by a vendor unaware he’d been paid $1.2 million. She explains her proprietary profit acceleration tool that benchmarks a company’s profit margin against

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Dr Susan Strba talks about African Women in Tech

African Women in Tech

Dr. Susan Isiko Strba is the Counsel and Senior Fellow at the Geneva Center of Knowledge Governance and co-founder/Senior Research and Policy Advisor at the International Lawyers and Economists for Development (ilaed.org). She discusses women in technology in Africa. Dr. Strba says Africa’s tech landscape is often described as “bleak” in global comparisons, yet technology

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Dr Cheryl Okoli talks about Unwelcome Uterine Guests

Unwelcome Uterine Guests

DISCLAIMER: Health recommendations made in this episode are not medical advice. Please consult with your doctor if you think you have fibroids. Dr Cheryl Okoli, an advanced practice nurse and healthcare leader, discusses uterine fibroids, which she calls “unwelcome uterine guests.” Dr Okoli explains that fibroids are non-cancerous uterine tumors ranging from microscopic to watermelon-sized,

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Jenifer Hester talks about How to Put on Makeup for a 50-year-old

How to Put on Makeup for a 50-year-old

Jenifer Hester, a makeup artist and licensed esthetician, discusses makeup for mature skin, emphasizing that skin prep and hydration are key. Jenifer explains hydrating from the inside out by drinking water and “eating your water” (leafy greens, cucumbers, melons, fruits), adding omega fatty acids (fish, walnuts, avocado), and choosing foods that support collagen and overall

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Demetria Cox-Thomas talks about Practical and Easy Nutrition Tips

Practical and Easy Nutrition Tips

Demetria Cox-Thomas, a plant-based registered dietitian nutritionist and CEO of Dee Veggie Nutrition, discusses practical, accessible healthy eating. Demetria explains her work in hybrid group nutrition counseling, plant-based presentations, and cultural cooking classes (Ethiopian, Jamaican Ital, and Indian) that emphasize spices, flexibility, and making food enjoyable rather than stressful. She addresses food deserts/food apartheid by

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Jenifer Hester talks about From Everyday Care to Oncology Skincare

From Everyday Care to Oncology Skincare

Jenifer Hester is a licensed esthetician with over six years of experience and certifications in chemical peels, oncology skincare, acne care, and holistic nutrition health. Jenifer explains that estheticians are state-licensed skincare professionals with over 600 hours of training who provide non-medical, non-invasive treatments, skin analysis, and product guidance, and refer clients to dermatologists when

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