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No, this ain't Karate. I can't lay you out but I can learn ya somethin'. My name is Lauren, and on this podcast, we talk about whatever the hell is on my mind to tell as a Black and Proud Southern Belle. I'm an educator, and I try to infuse everything with a smidge of history. Books, cultural commentary, media, trending topics, ideologies, celebrities, family, relationships, religion, short stories, wellness, music, (Black) history, beauty, fashion, education...throw it all in the buggy!

If Jesus took time away from the demands of life for stillness, rest, and prayer, shouldn’t His followers do the same? Yet living in a whirlwind of constant motion is all too familiar. Our many responsibilities and relationships are important: we want to go to our child’s game and say yes to that assignment at work and help lead that group at church. But when we go, go, go at the world’s pace, the anxiety and burnout start to weigh on our souls. Laura Smith invites you to pause, exhale, and explore what the Bible says about slowing down.

Restaurant Chatatouille serves up delicious Disney goodness as two friends watch the classic Disney movies and give them (and each other) the business!

Do you want a secure retirement, free from worry, stress, and confusion? The Bucket Plan® is a must-hear book for anyone serious about creating a practical and sensible financial plan for his or her retirement years. The financial planning process outlined in this book is based on a three-bucket philosophy of strategically positioning assets to plan for and mitigate the risks and dangers that can occur in retirement.

It’s New Year’s Eve 1910, and the Merlstead Heights Hotel is having its opening night! A night that will be remembered for the sinister incidents which trigger a far-reaching chain of events in motion. Throughout the 1920s, a devil in pinstripes takes charge with an evil to trump the darkness of the hotel. Along with his dastardly presence, he brings along a coveted motorcar–the Bentley Speed Six, that bleeds evil into the hotel from its tomb in the old coach house, and has many times been forced to slumber.

Niila was born into a tribe of Dark Fae on the planet of Nibiru. According to the Fae tradition, a royal prince or princess is to marry on their twenty-first birthday and begin the journey of life. And Niila was prepared to start her journey with Prince Idris from the neighboring kingdom of Ravenwood. Saavik was born Prince of the Kushite Tribe on Earth. He was one week away from marrying a woman he had been courting since they were teenagers.

Yes Please! is a leadership development tool that is grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience. It supports high- performing women leaders of color in finding happiness in the midst of the uniques challenges they face as they aim for senior executive ranks. Author, L. Michelle Smith surveyed 100 high-performing black women leaders and uncovered that 90% of them did not describe themselves as happy in their corporate careers, and as research in positive psychology has found, happy people are successful people.

Ike Pressure is an Army brat. Which, if you ask him, is not an insult. His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are about to move there too. Spoiler alert: Ike and Eesha aren’t really best buds, even though their parents think so. They used to play together when they were little kids, but now she's more like his nemesis. Still, it’s clear to both of them that something mysterious is happening on the base—but what could it be?

Here lies the adventures of Miss Abbey's group, how they came together, and their fight to escape Baton Rouge in the days and weeks before they joined Isherwood and the rest in the island citadel of St. Maryville. The master of puppets is coming in black boots. The pieces are in motion, but what is this mysterious chess game unfolding in the land of the dead?

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is just for you. Greater Than a Tourist: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada by B.L. Smith offers the inside scope on Kelowna. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Welcome to The Gary Smith Show, a weekly podcast dedicated to helping you uncover your true purpose and build the mindset you need to thrive. Hosted by Gary L. Smith—an experienced business leader and motivational speaker—this show is designed to educate, inspire, and empower you to take action toward your goals. Each episode offers practical insights, powerful strategies, and inspiring stories to help you achieve the success you envision. Tune in and discover how to turn your aspirations into reality with The Gary Smith Show—where purpose meets progress.

When a popular podcaster receives a disturbing package in the mail, FBI profiler Victor Loshak heads to Denver to investigate. The grisly contents of the bubble mailer are unlike anything he's seen. Somewhere out there is a victim without a face. Feds swarm the scene. The US Postal Inspection Service tracks down the point of the packages origin.

Build the Domestic Monastery! Adapting productivity hacks, lifestyle design, and best practices from Getting Things Done, 4-Hour Work Week, and other secular sources to the Catholic Faith and Tradition to create the Domestic Monastery.

Thirteen-year-old Jessamine Grace and her mother make a living as sham spiritualists - until they discover that Jess is a mesmerist and that she really can talk to the dead. Soon she is plunged into the dark world of Victorian London's supernatural underbelly and learns that the city is under attack by ghouls, monsters, and spirit summoners. Can Jess fight these powerful forces? And will the group of strange children with mysterious powers she befriends be able to help?

Step into your authentic power and most fun, fulfilling life with the Magnetic Masculinity Podcast. I'm Sandy L Smith, a global life strategist helping men navigate the complexities of modern masculinity. Join me in candid conversations where you will learn practical tools to navigate mind mastery, self-discovery, emotional skillfulness, and building meaningful connections. Are you ready to step into a life of confidence, clarity, and connection? This isn't just a podcast; it's your roadmap to unlocking your magnetic masculinity

Greater Than a Tourist—Michigan USA by L. Smith offers the inside scoop on Michigan. I can’t even begin to cover within this e-book all that Michigan, “the Mitten State”, has to offer and the wonderful places to visit in this beautiful state. Michigan has a heritage of unique culture, a state proud of its maritime history, its railroad, lumber, manufacturing, automobile industry, and tourism history, and so many other things that make it special.

A concise, updated summary of top Bible scholars on male/female leadership, focusing on facts rather than theories and leaving conclusions to the audience. Includes a fascinating look at ancient texts, Bible translations through the centuries, and early church actions on women leaders. Academically sound but written for the average person. A quick listen of about three hours, backed up with references to more than 100 leading scholars.

Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, was an eyewitness to America's founding, and helped guide the new nation through her observations and advice to her famously prickly husband, who cherished her. In The Unexpected Abigail Adams: A Woman "Not Apt to Be Intimidated," writer and researcher John L. Smith, Jr. draws on more than two thousand letters of Abigail's spanning from the 1760s to her death in 1818, interweaving Abigail's colorful correspondence with a contextual narrative.

Welcome to The Ultimate Health Model™ Podcast with Benjamin Smith, PHC, where, along with notable guests, we dive deep into the unconventional truths about health that mainstream experts aren’t telling you. As a certified health coach and wellness researcher, Benjamin Smith shares insights from his groundbreaking Ultimate Health Model™ to help you uncover the root causes of chronic health issues and reclaim your vitality.Each episode offers practical strategies, surprising tips, and expert interviews that reveal the hidden habits and environmental factors impacting your well-being. ...

The Book of Drabbles is an anthology of stories that are exactly 100 words in length. Within this audiobook are stories of magic, science, and horror. Step inside and let these amazing authors from around the world wrench your heart, make you smile, or unsettle you to your core.