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Quarantine Phone Calls

Born during the initial Covid-19 lockdown in early 2020, a group of inspired hosts set out on a mission:To record uplifting, interesting phone calls with people from all over the world to give them a platform to share their extraordinary stories.

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    Fatima Kamenge: Companion through the leap, Tkaronto, Turtle Island

    Connect with Fatima on her Instagram Learn more about Fatima's work Find the referenced Oprah & Eckhart Episodes Here Show Host: Michael Chaffin

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    Ryan Muniz: Musician, Fayetteville, Arkansas

    Connect with Ryan at www.themunizmusicmachine.com The album, Momentum, and merchandise is available in his on-line store.

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    John Self: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

    Connect with John on LinkedIn John's book recommendations: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius Discourse and Selected Writings, Epictetus The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant

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    Amy Counce: Founder, Nexus Coffee & Creative, Little Rock, Arkansas

    Connect with Amy at Nexus Coffee & Creative Amy's Book Recommendation: Everybody Always, Bob Goff

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    Pat Sherr, Freelance Writer and Career Coach: Washington, DC

    Connect with Pat on LinkedIn Pat's Memoir, Rebel Without Applause Pat's Book recommendations: Drive, Dan Pink Just Listen, Mark Goulston

  6. 94

    Shazly: MindSprinter - Cairo, Egypt

    Hosted by Michael Chaffin Connect with Shazly: Website: https://mindsprint.club Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadelshazly/ Connect with Michael at www.michaelchaffin.com Link to the Stop It! video mentioned in the podcast. Send questions, comments or suggestions for future guests to [email protected]

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    Chris Donaldson: Content Producer and Radical Optimist - Bellingham, WA, USA

    Be kind and the rest will follow! You can connect with Chris and watch his amazing content production at https://www.moment.film/, you can also join him and the movement of Radical Optimists stating here at https://www.radicaloptimists.com/ Also recommended by Chris The Rabbit Hole Podcast - "What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online."

  9. 91

    Viola Dwyer: Business English Advisor/Wanna be YouTube Vlogger — Philadelphia, PA, USA

    How much do you like the person you are becoming? know that what's in you heart is what's real. You can learn more about Vivi's work helping people to improve their English and communication skills and also connect with her at www.vivieducation.com  Also, stay tuned to find about the near launching of her  YouTube channel with her husband, the 'Danny and V' channel Recommended by Vivi, Mindfulness in Plain English a book by Henepola Gunaratana

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    Wesley Fabb - Coach, a Serendepity Bootstrapper and a Dad - Sydney Australia

    A story of serendipity, finding your way, and how to open your heart to your children.  You can connect with Wesley at berrins.com/coaching  and in LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/wesleyfabb  Also, recommended by Wesley: Atomic Habits Book https://www.audible.com.au/ep/title?asin=1473565421&source_code=M2MOR0003SH022414&ipRedirectOverride=true&ds_rl=1252280&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyb6nkUTXCJ2ekdvF2Tb45JsDHcMd7uk-pQ13hFC9ptz8Lxz8iy_uKoaArb4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds MBSR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction Viktor Frankl - (hu)Man's Search for Meaning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning Buddhism Plain and Simple** **This book states very clearly that the Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. Steve Hagen presents these uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by the religious ritual, tradition, or belief, that he sees as superfluous. https://www.booktopia.com.au/buddhism-plain-and-simple-steve-hagen/book/9780804843362.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyaQXjtC1Y6gtRZPKDvApXb2hMv71avVrYUy9LumOSXzcKJPuRTczpoaAsbuEALw_wcB

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    Aleksandar Vladimirov: Product Manager and Workshop Facilitator, Camp ShipIT Founder - Prague, Czechia

    Aleks is a brilliant Connector/coordinator, he's a Telecommunication Engineer, altMBA19 graduate, Prince2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master and DTM. The best thing is that you can definitely go and connect with him through his website: https://aleksvladimirov.com and LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksvladimirov/ You can also experience his mastermind and accountability group in one of the magical Camp ShipIT here  https://campshipit.com/ or Just send an email to  [email protected] Also recommended by Aleks:  How to Improve your public speaking: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Check out the Startup Weekend in Prague: http://communities.techstars.com/czech-republic/prague/startup-weekend/15567 Learn more about Aleks's student organization: https://best.eu.org/index.jsp Books to read:  Show your work - by Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/ Screw It, Let's Do It – Richard Branson: https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/books/screw-it-lets-do-it

  12. 88

    Al Gilliom: The Light In Dark Spaces - Olympia, Washington, USA

    “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” - Albus Dumbledore Listen to Al's work and connect with him at http://www.algilliommusic.com where you will also have access to his social media channels.  Recommended by Al, the Tim Ferris Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6gr7uytQA Josh Waitzkin — How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day

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    Kelly Battaglia: Integrative Leadership Coach — Dallas, Texas USA

    You have a bigger say regarding your health than pharmaceuticals. After taking the leap and changing her career, Kelly is now helping people to reconnect with their inner dialogue so that they can start making choices and shaping the version of themselves that they really want. Join her and learn more about her work at www.kellybattaglia.com Also recommended by Kelly  Functional Medicine  www.ifm.org and www.functionalmedicinecoaching.org The Disease Delusion by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland Molecules of Emotion by Candace B. Pert, PhD Leading With Emotional Courage by Peter Bregman

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    Matthew Thompson, storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Love the life you live and live the life you love. I think this sentence describes Matthew's journey, one where generosity is the true engine of making magic happen.  He's the creator of this podcast "The Quarantine Phone Call Podcast" and he is also leading a beautifully unique podcast portraiting "The Best of Belfast" (https://bestofbelfast.org/) Subscribe to Matt's blog "Sticky Note Ideas" to get daily emails under 100 words designed to make you think: https://wordsbymatthew.com/

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    Anaik: Amplifying Ideas - Sydney, Australia

    Find out more about Anaik's work and engage with her at https://AmplifyingIdeas.com Also recommended by Anaik Generative Scribing by Kelvy Bird: <https://bit.ly/2Ye6TC7> Universal Principles of Design by lidwell, Holden and Butler: <https://bit.ly/3f2hOpa> The Spell of the Sensuous by Dave Abrams: <https://bit.ly/2XLkHVw> Becoming Wise podcast by Krista Tippett: <https://onbeing.org/series/becoming-wise/

  16. 84

    Curtis Cates: Alchemist, Cologne, Germany

    The Orgasm of Art Contemplation; it happens when you have Art under the skin.  Learn more about Curtis and his podcast at https://kristo.com, https://kristo.art and about his new project https://betweenthelines.xyz Also recommended by Curtis "How to look at sculpture" by David Finn

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    Kristin Papillon: Connector - Calgary, Canada

    Walking away from the things that are not meant for you and embracing the natural cycles, the ups, and downs of life.  You can reach and engage with Kristin in LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinpapillon/  Also recommended by Kristin:  Book -  This is how it always is, by Laurie Frankel Podcast - Work like a woman, By Mary Portas Show - Social Fabric, that you can find in Netflix

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    Rowland Carlson: Data Scientist - Chicago, USA

    To me, this was an inspiring encounter with someone that knew how to turn things around.  You can reach and learn more about Rowland's work and story, about his "Now", his swordfight practice, and those mental tools that had helped him shape his way through a more desirable version of his life. https://row.land - Personal Website https://row.land/contact - You can send him an email and share your story too https://nownownow.com/about - Is this the movement of "Now"? 

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    Sweta Jaichandr: Founder, Savubona.com - Hyderabad India.

    You can connect with Sweta on Linkedin, or Instagram as @sweta_jaichandr, or on her new platform savubona.com Sweta's recommendations: Tony Schwartz and The Energy Project Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

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    Abbie Pierce: Author - Honiton, England

    See more of Abbie at evoenix.com and on Medium. Abbie's Recommendations: Unlocking Us by Brené Brown. (podcast) The Long and The Short of It by Peter Shepherd and Jen Waldman. (podcast) Grow something! Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

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    Karena de Souza: Future of Work (FoW) strategist & Tilt the Future podcast - Oakville, Canada

    "No longer is there one career for a lifetime. no longer is there a linear ladder to success. no longer is there clear separation between life, work and play." Karena de Souza You can engage and learn more about Karena in her Podcast - Tilt the Future available on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Simplecast and other platforms  You can also learn more about her vision of the future and the axes she is working on in her Website  karenadesouza.com  

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    Annette Mason: Founder Trilogy Design Works: Solana Beach, CA

    Connect with Annette on LinkedIn or find her at Trilogy Design Works. Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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    H. Jude Boudreaux, Partner/Sr. Financial Planner - The Planning Center, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Reach out and learn more about Jude and how is he helping people at https://www.theplanningcenter.com/team/h-jude-boudreaux-cfp/?loc[]=48&loc[]=2119 Also, George Kinder questions for life designing here https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvm67nw1gxw6eb9/3-3%20Questions%20Pack.pdf?dl=0  And don't forget to save, spend and share 

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    Victoria Coster: with grit and grace — Miami Beach, USA

    Connect with Victoria //  Work IG: https://www.instagram.com/compassfl/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_sampaio/ // Hosted by www.instagram.com/alantwallace

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    Michele Salomon: Everyday Progress, Allentown, PA, USA

    Join Michele in her Everyday Progress conversations on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-salomon/  Also recommended by Michele was, the Spenser book series, by Robert B. Parker  Understand judgment  from a kabbalistic perspective in The Red String Book, by Yehuda Berg

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    Robbie Swale: Leadership Coach — London, United Kingdom

    Connect with Robbie...Weblink: www.robbieswalecoaching.com and www.thecoachsjourney.com) Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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    Rien MacDonald: Podcaster & Marketer - Melbourne, Australia

    See more from Rien at http://instagram.com/rienesmac  Check out Rien's fantastic podcast, The Hope Initiative at https://thehopeinitiative.simplecast.com/ and http://instagram.com/hopeinitiativepod Rien's recommendations: The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin and the song Spanish Sahara by Foals.  Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

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    Paul Mosca: Coach and Thought-Partner, Carrboro, NC USA

    You can learn about Paul, his actions and projects at www.dpmosca.com, you can also find him inLinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpmosca/

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    David Bowman: Project Mindfulness - A New Way to Meditate

    Connect with David // Hosted by Alan Wallace

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    Mollie McGlocklin: Sleep Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

    Find out more about Mollie at http://www.sleepisaskill.com // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

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    Angus Lockyer: recovering academic, confirmed historian - Boulder, Colorado

    You can connect and learn more about Angus and his projects at https://anguslockyer.com Recommended by Angus is to sit down and enjoy the company of a book about memory, identity and art just like "Unquiet" by Linn Ullmann

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    Leanne Gordon: Change Facilitator, Coach & Speaker - Perth, Western Australia

    Here’s how to connect with Leanne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannegordon-changingfutures/ and her writing on www.changingfutures.com/blog Recommended by Leanne: A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It′s Everyone′s Business.  Adam Morgan, 2015   

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    Heather Chavin, Creator, GoGoDone, Eugene, OR, USA

    Get things done and connect with Heather at www.go-go-done.com and learn more about her ideas around productivity and self-knowledge in her blog https://medium.com/@heatherchavin 

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    Chris Schembra: 7:47 club - New York

    Find out more about Chris Schembra at https://747club.org // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

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    James Ellsmoor / Island Innovation & Solar Head of State | ForbesU30 | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Sustainability, Energy & Climate/ UK & Colombia

    Find more about James and attend the 2020 First Virtual Island Innovation Summit at www.islandinnovation.co you can also connect with James in Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellsmoor/  

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    Veronica Kaulinis: Vulnerable AF, Founder - Bali Indonesia

    Find out more about Veronica at http://www.veronicakaulinis.com https://www.instagram.com/veronicakaulinis/ // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

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    Fredrick Haugen: Seven Good Things – Minneapolis, MN USA

    Connect with Fredrick at his wonderful project, Seven Good Things : Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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    Giampaolo Ferradini: Knowledge Juicer — Milan, Italy

    Connect with Giampaolo here at Kjuicer : Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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    Robin Burgauer: Digital Storytelling – Munich, Germany

    See more of Robin and his wonderful projects at robinburgauer.com. You can also check out his agency, Inlusio Interactive. Robin's recommendation: Reply All (Specifically the episode, "The Roman Mars Mazda Virus") -- Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

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    Jen Jones Donatelli: Creative Groove - Cleveland, OH, USA

    Find out more about Jen and her work and programs at www.creativegroove.com and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-dig-write-your-story-excavate-your-creativity-tickets-102557448088 We also discuss around the book "Cook once Eat all Week" and her mastery of " The artist way"

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    Chris Irons: Author: Little Rock, Arkansas

    Find out more about Chris' work at www.pantsfreeforlife.com //Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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    Raghu Nayyar: Product Design, Photography — Stockholm, Sweden

    Connect with Raghu (Instagram) Raghu's recommendations: The Joe Rogan Experience The Fighter and The Kid Abstract: The Art of Design Retro Tech by Marques Brownlee Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari // Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

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    Geovanni Leiva: Coffee Farmer: Little Rock, Arkansas

    Connect with Geo at www.leivascoffee.com // Hosted by Michael Chaffin

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    Richard Cherry: CEO of YY Group, Northern Ireland.

    Connect with Richard // Hosted by Alan Wallace

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    Chris Bunce: Co-founder of the YY Group, Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Connect with the YY Group // Hosted by Alan Wallace

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    Manu Satsangi: Cartoonist, Austin TX, USA.

    Connect with Manu and check out his cartoons // Hosted by Alan Wallace

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    Jordan O'Keefe: Singer/Songwriter, Northern Ireland.

    Connect with Jordan // Listen to his Music // Hosted by Alan Wallace

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    Hava Mansouri: Student and Farsi teacher - Locarno, Switzerland.

    Find out more about Hava Mansouri at http://havamansouri.com/ and connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eviee_lane/ // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com

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    Ian Drysdale, Reef Lover - Roatan, Honduras

    Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today. Find more about Ian, conservation, and reef health at www.healthyreefs.org.  Keep calm and love nature!

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    Joshua Jackson: Executive Director of The AI Association, Adjunct Faculty at Carthage College, and a Consultant, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today.  Find more about Joshua at www.joshjackson.co ;   www.theaiassociation.org, www.carthage.edu and at Great client and Access to Justice organization: www.a2j.store

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Born during the initial Covid-19 lockdown in early 2020, a group of inspired hosts set out on a mission:To record uplifting, interesting phone calls with people from all over the world to give them a platform to share their extraordinary stories.

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Nina Polo and Michael Chaffin

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