Uncorking a Story

Listen in to Uncorking a Story, where we pop the cork on hidden narratives and delve deep into the brilliant minds of your favorite authors. Get ready to unlock the magic behind your favorite books, one unforgettable story at a time. Hit that subscribe button and never miss a sip of inspiration!

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Cristopher Ryan - A Bronx Tale
Christopher Ryan has always been a storyteller. Whether "ranking" on friends as a teen, covering street crime and dirty politics in The Bronx as an award-winning reporter, or teaching High School English, he serves the story above all else.   I...
43 min
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Hunter Shea - Bestselling Master of Horror
Hunter Shea is the product of a misspent childhood watching scary movies, reading forbidden books and wishing Bigfoot would walk past his house. He doesn’t just write about the paranormal – he actively seeks out the things that scare the hell out...
69 min
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Tess Gerritsen - Award Winning Bestselling Author
“They don’t hire girls into the FBI,” these were the words Tess Gerritsen heard from her guidance counselor after expressing an interest in the Federal Bureau of investigation. While that sentiment feels like a dark cloud that hovered over our...
45 min
404
Brian Anderson of Anderson Porter Design
The Grass Ceiling Episode 1
46 min
405
Psychologist, Author, and Trainer Gay Hendricks
Psychologist Gay Hendricks is counselor, writer, and teacher in the field of personal growth, relationships, and body intelligence. He’s best known for his work in relationship enhancement and is the founder of The Hendricks Institute, where he and...
47 min
406
Warren Farrell, PhD
Dr. Warren Farrell is the author of the just-published The Boy Crisis (with co-author John Gray). It exposes the boy crisis worldwide, as well as the causes and solutions that can be implemented by parents, schools and policy...
53 min
407
Erin Boardman Wathen - Author of Why Can't I St...
Erin Boardman Wathen is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and a Food Addiction Counselor (INFACT). She’s a Certified Spinning® Instructor (STAR 3), Vinyasa Yoga instructor (200 Hour) and Classical Pilates instructor....
68 min
408
Laurie Handlers
Amazon International Bestselling Author of Sex and Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy
62 min
409
Episode 22: New York Times Bestselling Author L...
Lou Aronica didn’t intend to be a writer; born on Elvis Presley’s birthday, Lou felt it was his destiny to be a rock star, but that all changed after a teacher encouraged him to develop an evident talent for writing. After graduating college with...
66 min
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Episode 21 - The Bruce Miller Interview
  Today is a big day for Uncorking a story because I get to share with you my conversation with Bruce Miller, the creator of Smart Alex - a new, better for you, snack food. I love talking to entrepreneurs because I’m always left feeling...
57 min
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Episode 20 - The Karen Rands Interview
Karen Rands is the founder and CEO of Kugarand Capital Holdings. She’s also the author of . Having my career in the mid 1990s during the dot com tech boom, I heard the term Angel Investing daily at least four times before lunch. Karen’s is geared...
41 min
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Episode 19 - The Jim Carlon Interview
Imagine going through basic training for the US Army as you approach the age of 40. It's a pretty hard thing to do at 18, but at 40 - come on it takes a special kind of person to raise his or her hand and say, "Bring it on," but that is just what...
40 min
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Episode 18 - John Seigel Boettner from Teen Press
John Seigel Boettner is a social studies teacher at Santa Barbara Middle School, but he’s not like one I ever had. It’s a special kind of person who can take middle school kids on a cross country bicycle trip across the United States and an...
56 min
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Episode 17 - The Steve August Interview
I’ll admit it, I love a good story where the good guys win and Steve August is a good guy. I know this interview may be a bit “Inside Research” for you, but if you are looking to be inspired by the story of a guy who identified a need, built a...
39 min
415
Episode 16 - Wayne Lavender
The Foundation for Orphans (F4O)
40 min
416
Episode 15 - Allison Yacht of Bravehoods
Shortly before her daughter was to begin kindergarten, Allison heard the words that no parent wants to hear – your daughter has cancer.  As treatments progressed, and hair was lost, her daughter Meredith was eager to find some item of clothing...
29 min
417
Episode 14 - Jeryl Abramson
3 days of Peace and Music condensed into 30 minutes
39 min
418
Episode 13 - Dave Mezzepelle
Contagious Optimism
35 min
419
Episode 12 - Andy Greenfield
How important is curiosity in business? Andy Greenfield has a point of view.  In 1996 I was a 22-year-old kid working in the new field of digital marketing while Andy was pioneering new ways of conducting business online.  By that point in...
70 min
420
Episode 11 - Richard Owen
Founder and CEO of Crowdlab
42 min
421
Episode 10 - Jim Bryson
Jim Bryson is the founder and CEO of 2020 Research; a Nashville based qualitative research firm with facilities in Nashville, Charlotte, and Miami. In addition to traditional facilities, 2020 is a leading provider of online qualitative solutions...
48 min
422
Episode 9 - Ernie Bourcier
When I was 21 years old I thought I knew it all and that my parents knew absolutely nothing. By the time I turned 22 and was working in my first job with real bills to pay, I was amazed at how much my parents learned in just 12 short months....
81 min
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Episode 8 - GM O'Connell
In 1996 I was barely 22 years old when I started my career in advertising.  I worked for a company called FCB direct, which was owned by a holding company known as True North Communications.  No offense to Brian Rafferty, my boss at the...
55 min
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Episode 7 - Dorothy Collins, CND
When I woke up this morning, I never could have predicted that one of my elementary school teachers, a Catholic nun named Dorothy Collins, would be introducing me to a post-op transexual named Cynthia.  Let me explain. There are people in our...
65 min
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Episode 6 - Shelley Zalis
I first met Shelley Zalis when I was working for Unilever and she was invited to speak at an offsite meeting.  She broke two rules during her presentation; 1.  She divulged her age and 2. She quoted Yoda.  Most women don’t do...
84 min