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We are re-airing this Glass Pumpkin fun-filled episode. Last year we visited 2B Glass, a top-rated glassblowing studio in California, to experience the magic of handblown art firsthand. 

Joined by entrepreneurs Tate and Aaron Bezdek and Ash Koss, Mary dives deep into the artistry, challenges, and entrepreneurial spirit that turn molten glass into dazzling pumpkins and ornaments. 

Learn how this entrepreneurial trio built a thriving business—from humble beginnings in a backyard studio and long days in a factory, to viral video stardom and bustling handblown glass pumpkin p...

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We are airing the episode from Reno Startup Week 2025 because it is this time of year again! Reno Startup Week is happening this upcoming Monday-Friday September 28-October 2026.

Visit RenoStartupWeek.com for all of this year's event updates.

Visit https://goed.nv.gov/empowering-nevadas-entrepreneurs-inside-the-office-of-entrepreneurship/ to learn more about what the state of Nevada is doing to support entrepreneurs.

In this dynamic episode, host Mary Meyer brings together an inspiring panel of Reno's entrepreneurship leaders—including Doug Erwin, Candi Block, Monica Terrero, Daniel Smith, Melissa Saavedra, and Allison...

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In this energizing and wisdom-packed episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Roger King, a second-generation real estate investor with 30 years of hard-won experience. Roger's story begins with a jazz-drumming dream and a $10 budget, driving for dollars in a Honda with no air conditioning, and winds through wholesaling, luxury custom homes, private lending, and mobile home parks, all the way to an eco-luxury glamping resort he's now building on a mountainside near Zion National Park. 

With humor and refreshing honesty, Roger shares the strategies that let ordinary people start with l...

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In this profound and expansive episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Dr. Colette Sinclair, a clinical psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology and integral health, and creator of the Emotional Posture Method. 

If you've ever felt stuck in a painful emotional state, or wondered whether real, lasting healing is truly possible, this conversation is for you.

Drawing on her own journey through significant childhood adversity and decades of work with deeply traumatized youth and adults, Dr. Sinclair shares a hopeful and empowering message: we are not limite...

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In this practical and myth-busting episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Cheri Martinen, a fourth-generation insurance expert, agency owner, and author of the forthcoming book Covered: The Smart Buyer's Guide to Home, Auto, and Business Insurance. 

If insurance has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or like money down the drain, you're not alone, and this conversation will change that. Cheri has a gift for making a dry, often-avoided topic feel approachable, even fun. 

Together, she and Mary walk through the hidden gaps in auto, home, and business coverag...

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In this timely and deeply practical episode, Mary Meyer sits down with two experts on the front lines of wildfire safety: Bill Steward, owner of Foresight Fire Consulting and a former fire captain with 25 years of public service, and Kevin Musico, co-owner of the Musico Agency with Goosehead Insurance. 

Recorded amid active fires in the Reno-Tahoe area, this conversation transforms a topic that can feel overwhelming and out of our control into something empowering and actionable. If you've ever felt helpless watching the news, wondering whether your home and fa...

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In this empowering and eye-opening episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, to demystify one of the biggest challenges families face: getting kids into college, and getting it paid for. 

If the whole process feels overwhelming or impossibly expensive, you're not alone, and this conversation will leave you feeling informed, hopeful, and ready to make a plan. 

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience and a remarkable personal story, guiding her own son from a middle-school dream through Harvard, medical school...

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In this deeply relatable episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Sarah Oelschig, author of Unburned: A Slightly Messy, Mostly Honest Guide to Life After Burnout. If you've ever kept up a flawless facade while quietly falling apart inside, this conversation will feel like a warm, understanding hand on your shoulder. Sarah shares her own turning point, a moment of sitting frozen after a Zoom call, unsure how she'd even gotten there, and the gentle, human path she took back to herself. 

Together, she and Mary explore the real differ...

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In this candid and deeply helpful episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Lisa Zeiderman, managing partner of Miller Zeiderman LLP and one of New York's most respected divorce attorneys, to demystify one of life's hardest transitions. 

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, blindsided, or unsure where to turn while facing divorce, this conversation offers real clarity and genuine hope. With warmth and straight-talking wisdom, Lisa explains what people so often get wrong, why stamina matters more than almost anything, and how transparency with finances can save you time, money, and he...

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In this eye-opening episode, Mary Meyer sits down with David Dorfman of Rodents Stop to explore a smarter, safer way to keep rats and mice out of your home and office, without a single drop of poison or chemicals. 

If you've ever felt uneasy about the toxins so many exterminators bring into your living space, you're not alone, and this conversation offers real relief. With over 20 years of experience and roots in indoor air quality, David reveals what most of us never realize: that rodents leave a scent...

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In this empowering episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Janette Spiezio, founder of Sustainable Haus, a small but mighty zero-waste refill store in New Jersey with over 3,000 thoughtfully chosen products. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the hidden chemicals in your home and unsure where to begin, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. After 30 years in corporate, Janette followed a passion for healthier living into a store built entirely around better choices, from refillable laundry detergent and shampoo bars to non-toxic cookware and reusable everyday goods. 

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In this rich and inspiring episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Don Kurz, entrepreneur, former championship athlete, dance instructor, and author of Do the Hustle: Life Lessons from Studio 54, the Championship Lacrosse Field, and the Boardroom. If you've ever wondered how to keep going after life knocks you flat, this conversation is for you. Don's story is a remarkable trifecta of sports, dance, and business, from tearing his ligaments on one of the first Astroturf fields to teaching disco steps, dancing at the iconic Studio 54, taking a company public on NASDAQ, and l...

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 In this fascinating episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Alex Fredericks, founder of Tonewell, a company using proprietary voice analysis to read acoustic biomarkers tied to sleep, stress, hydration, inflammation, and more. If you've ever known something felt off but couldn't quite name it, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Mary even shares her own Tonewell results live, turning the science into something real and relatable. Alex explains how the same frequency principles behind MRIs, singing bowls, and even radio waves can be used to give you a plain...

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In this profoundly moving episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Winston Meikle, a nurse of more than 40 years and author of The Power of Love: A Nursing Theory. If you've ever sensed that healing involves more than charts, medications, and machines, this conversation will speak straight to your heart. Winston shares how decades at the bedside, including years in the cardiac ICU, led him to a bold and hopeful idea: that love, consciousness, and even quantum science have a real place in how we care for one another. With warmth and humil...

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In this thoughtful and practical episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Haren Bhakta of Inside Ownership Index for a grounded conversation about investing, ETFs, leadership ownership, and what it really means for companies to have “skin in the game.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the stock market, unsure about ETFs, or curious about how long-term wealth is built, this conversation offers a calm and empowering way to think about investing without getting caught in fear, hype, or constant trading.

Haren explains the philosophy behind Inside Ownership Index and the OWN...

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In this refreshing and thoughtful episode, Mary Meyer welcomes Nicole Bentler of Pocono Mountains Maple Water for a warm conversation about clean hydration, maple water, organic farming, local sourcing, and reconnecting with what our bodies are telling us. If you’ve ever felt confused by electrolyte drinks, overwhelmed by ingredient labels, or curious about cleaner ways to support your health, you’re not alone.

Nicole shares the story behind Pocono Mountains Maple Water, one of the largest organic maple farms in Pennsylvania, and explains why maple water is so different...

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In this heartfelt and deeply validating episode, Mary Meyer welcomes Allie Chandler of Upsell Health for a conversation about chronic illness, Lyme, mold toxicity, nervous system dysregulation, detox pathways, functional medicine, and the long road back to feeling whole. Allie shares how her own years-long healing journey eventually became the foundation for her work helping functional medicine practitioners, wellness brands, and healing professionals communicate with more empathy, trust, and care. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, exhausted, misunderstood, or unsure where to turn with your health, this episode proves you’re not al...

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In this insightful episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Nate Littlewood, founder of Future Ready CFO, to explore the real financial challenges entrepreneurs face while building and scaling a business. With experience spanning Wall Street, startups, e-commerce, and mentorship programs, Nate brings a grounded and practical perspective to business growth, financial clarity, and strategic decision-making.

Together, Mary and Nate unpack why so many founders struggle with finances, how entrepreneurs can become more confident with numbers, and why understanding cash flow and profitability can completely transform a busin...

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In this insightful and thought-provoking episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Toby Blatchford-Tagg of The Lead Lab to explore the evolving world of marketing, technology, entrepreneurship, and human connection. From LinkedIn automation and AI-powered outreach to stress management and mental wellness, this conversation dives into what it truly takes to grow a business in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by marketing, uncertain about how to grow your business, or curious about where AI fits into authentic communication, you’re not alone. Toby shares...

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by modern wellness trends, confused by labels, or disconnected from what truly helps the body heal and thrive, this episode is for you. Mary Meyer sits down with herbalist, educator, and Cedar Bear Naturals co-founder Jhoane Robinson for a thoughtful conversation about women’s health, herbal nutrition, mineral support, gardening, and returning to nature in practical, empowering ways.

Jhoane shares the remarkable story behind Cedar Bear Naturals and the alcohol-free herbal extraction process developed by her husband Carl Robinson — a process many believ...

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If you’ve ever felt nervous before speaking, disconnected from your body, burned out by work you actually love, or unsure how to trust the signals you’re receiving—you’re not alone. In this fascinating and deeply grounding conversation, Mary Meyer sits down with Linden Thorp to explore embodiment, signal literacy, leadership, voice, anxiety, burnout, laughter, and the powerful wisdom of the body. Linden brings a rich background as a Buddhist priest, former professional musician, educator, embodiment specialist, and author of Your Body Is Your Business Plan, offering listeners a practical and...

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If you’ve ever felt nervous before speaking, disconnected from your body, burned out by work you actually love, or unsure how to trust the signals you’re receiving—you’re not alone. In this fascinating and deeply grounding conversation, Mary Meyer sits down with Linden Thorp to explore embodiment, signal literacy, leadership, voice, anxiety, burnout, laughter, and the powerful wisdom of the body. Linden brings a rich background as a Buddhist, former professional musician, educator, embodiment specialist, and author of Your Body Is Your Business Plan, offering listeners a practical and hopeful w...

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by ingredient labels, frustrated by products that promise relief but create more problems, or simply wanted a more natural way to care for your body, you’re not alone. In this thoughtful and energizing conversation, Mary Meyer sits down with Jodi Scott of Green Goo to talk about what happens when herbal wisdom, science, entrepreneurship, and family values come together to create something truly useful. This episode proves that skin health is about so much more than beauty—it’s about wellness, prevention, and giving your body the...

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If you’ve ever felt like something in your body just isn’t quite right—but you can’t find clear answers—you’re not alone. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Mary Meyer sits down with neurologist Dr. Fawad Mian to explore what it really means to take control of your health before illness takes hold. This episode proves that healing doesn’t always start with prescriptions—it often begins with awareness, small daily habits, and a willingness to look deeper.

Dr. Mian shares his personal journey from chronic injury a...

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If you’ve ever felt like small business funding is confusing, hidden, or reserved for people who already have everything lined up, you’re not alone. In this episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Oz Konar of Business Lending Blueprint to unpack how alternative lending works, why so many business owners are turned away by traditional banks, and how brokers can step in to connect entrepreneurs with the capital they need. This episode proves that access to money is often less about whether opportunity exists and more about whether people kn...

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by managing money while building a business—or unsure how to turn inconsistent income into lasting wealth—you’re not alone. In this episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Randall Avery of Diesel Wealth Management to explore how entrepreneurs, 1099 professionals, and practice owners can create clarity, stability, and real financial growth. This episode proves that with the right systems, thoughtful planning, and a mindset shift, you can move from financial stress to confidence—while still enjoying your life today. Randall brings both practical strategies and deeply human in...

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In this episode, Mary Meyer sits down with entrepreneur and franchise owner Mike DeJong to explore what it really takes to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your work, stuck doing everything yourself, or unsure how to turn your passion into something sustainable, you’re not alone. This conversation brings clarity, honesty, and practical wisdom as Mike shares his journey from franchise operator to franchise owner—along with the mindset shifts, systems, and leadership strategies that made it possible...

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In this episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Dan Rochon, author of Teach to Sell and founder of No Broke Months, for a deeply insightful and empowering conversation about sales, mindset, and personal growth. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by uncertainty, self-doubt, or the pressure to succeed, this episode proves that you’re not alone—and that there is a clear, ethical, and human-centered way forward. Together, Mary and Dan explore how sales is not just a business function, but a life skill rooted in connection, awareness, and service.

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🎙️ We are diving straight into the middle of Jeffrey Epstein's interview with Steve Bannon, and asking additional questions based on information we now know.

I wonder what Epstein's extreme interest in complexity science really means. It reminds me more of the thousands of pesticides and toxins "they've" put in our environment than anything else. Yet another thing worth looking into in my opinion - why did Epstein invest heavily in research on chaos theory.

Epstein and Bannon talk extensively about scientists they knew or studied and why they find them fascinating. Keep in mind when...

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In this insightful episode, Mary Meyer sits down with attorney Nicole Harvey of Nevada Counsel to unpack one of the most important — and often misunderstood — topics in life and business: legal planning. From the difference between wills and trusts to protecting business assets and mitigating risk, Nicole shares practical wisdom that helps demystify the legal world and empower listeners to plan ahead with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by legal language or unsure about how to protect your family, business, or legacy, this conversation brings clarity and...

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In this episode, we step into something complex, layered, and admittedly uncomfortable. Today, we are looking at the Steve Bannon interview with Jeffrey Epstein and also reading excerpts of a document called Bloodlines of the Illuminati. I chose this simply because I found it on the CIA.gov website. 

I had a lot of anxiety making this podcast, but had more stress at the thought of saying nothing. The partial Epstein file release happened in between Season 1 and Season 2 of this podcast. 

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In this episode, host Mary Meyer is joined by wealth management expert and Cake Club app founder Al Zdenek. Dive into actionable strategies and relatable stories about mastering your finances without the dreaded “budget,” learning how to approach money with confidence and possibility. From creating spending plans to launching a cutting-edge financial app, Al Zdenek shares wisdom drawn from decades of experience and personal setbacks, making this conversation both practical and inspiring. If you’ve ever felt anxious or stuck about your finances, this episode proves it’s never too late to take...

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In this thoughtful and eye-opening episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with divorce mediator Joe Dillon of Equitable Mediation to unpack the differences between mediation and litigation, the financial and emotional burdens of traditional lawyer-led divorce, and how holistic mediation can change the lives of families. Drawing on decades of mediation experience, Joe Dillon shares both personal stories and professional insights, offering listeners practical frameworks and hope for navigating divorce with dignity.

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In this uplifting episode, host Mary Meyer kicks off a new season with guest Lori Rogers of PositiveActivity.net. Together, they dive deep into the science and practice of positive thinking, resilience, and reframing life's challenges. Lori Rogers shares her six guiding principles for living a more optimistic life, actionable tools for shifting mindset, and the remarkable journey of helping her son with autism communicate through the Spelling to Communicate method. If you're interested in learning how to truly change your outlook, honor your emotions, and build greater resilience—in busi...

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In this uplifting episode, host Mary Meyer is joined by travel expert Cassandra Gartner, founder of Travodyssey. After covering heavier topics in recent shows, Mary and Cassandra take us on an inspiring journey around the globe—highlighting wellness travel, dream destinations, and the inside story on how working with a skilled travel agent can transform your next getaway. From Bali and the Maldives to Europe, Mexico, and Africa, you'll get the scoop on hot spots, safety tips, and unique experiences (ever tried a sound bath on the beach or considered a luxur...

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In this empowering January episode, host Mary Meyer and a dynamic roundtable of entrepreneurs and business professionals from the Missing Link Network gather with business coach Jaclyn Strominger to kick off 2026. The group dives deep into intentional goal setting—exploring what it means to choose goals that align with your values and bring more fulfillment to both your personal and professional life. Each guest shares their "word of the year," reveals their lowest and highest satisfaction areas, and discusses what it really takes to avoid sabotaging success in business and beyond...

🎙️ In this deeply powerful episode of HHWW, host Mary Meyer sits down with Jeff Hadwick to chronicle his journey through debilitating health challenges, addiction, and ultimately, hope and recovery. Jeff Hadwick shares candidly about his struggles with Crohn’s disease, degenerative hip disease, opioid and heroin addiction, and the emotional turmoil that accompanied these battles. He discusses the pivotal role of brain communication issues, innovative treatments such as EEG-based neurotherapy, and the importance of sleep and social connection in reclaiming mental health. This episode offers a message of compassion, resilience, and actionable steps for anyone navigating their own journey through...

🎙️ On this episode of Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW), host Mary Meyer sits down with Jeff Hadwick of Epic Brain Centers for a deeply honest and personal conversation about brain health, addiction, and the invisible wounds that can shape our lives. Jeff shares his harrowing journey—growing up with learning disabilities, enduring years of head trauma as a football player, struggling with undiagnosed anxiety and depression, navigating the fallout of a Crohn’s disease diagnosis, and ultimately finding hope and healing through an innovative brain treatment. If you or a loved one is facing invisible health struggles, this episode offers em...

🎙️ Welcome to a powerful holiday episode of Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! Host Mary Meyer is joined by parental alienation coach Charlie McCready live from England to discuss one of the most misunderstood and devastating traumas families can endure. In this heartfelt, informative conversation, Mary Meyer and Charlie McCready shine a spotlight on the hidden struggles of parents and children affected by parental alienation, especially during emotionally charged times like Christmas. Drawing from personal experience and years of coaching, Charlie McCready breaks down the phases and signs of alienation, offers strategies for healing, and provides hope for those facing what...

🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this engaging episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with Matthew Noble, founder of The Practical Practitioner, for an in-depth exploration of personalized healthcare, the impact of genetics on health decisions, and the realities of navigating conventional medicine. From perimenopause challenges to the science behind intracellular NAD and trauma-informed wellness, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and eye-opening insights for anyone seeking a holistic and individualized approach to wellbeing.

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-Why questioning the status quo in healthcare matters 

-Genetic individuality and personalized treatment plans 

-The s...