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Aurora Winter on the New Rules of Personal Branding Aug 12, 2026

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Artificial intelligence can help you work faster, but could careless use of it make your brand forgettable? Award-winning author and business strategist Aurora Winter returns to explain how to use AI without giving up your voice, credibility, or humanity.

Aurora is the founder of Same Page Publishing and the author of Turn Words Into Wealth and Marketing Fast Track. She helps authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders clarify their messages, publish books, build authority, and transform their expertise into greater impact and profitable opportunities.

In this conversation, Aurora and Rich discuss:

The four human superpowers AI cannot replace
How generic AI content can weaken trust in your brand
Why books matter more than ever in the age of AI
How to test marketing ideas and measure return on investment
Why personal stories help people and businesses stand out
How to become the authority that AI recommends instead of replaces

Aurora also explains how a short book helped generate $250,000 in new business and why every business owner should consider becoming a published author.

Get Aurora’s updated resources at https://turnwordsintowealth.com/ and learn more at https://samepagepublishing.com/.

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Hannah Dalby: From Survival to Self-Discovery Aug 10, 2026

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Success can hide an extraordinary amount of pain. Former professional Muay Thai fighter Hannah Dalby appeared unstoppable while privately battling grief, methamphetamine addiction, abusive relationships, overtraining, and emotional exhaustion.

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Hannah reveals how losing her boyfriend at 18 created a pattern of working harder, achieving more, and numbing everything she did not know how to process. She went on to build businesses, lead sales teams, buy homes, and become a champion fighter, but the life beneath those accomplishments was falling apart.

Today, Hannah is a human integration specialist and founder of The Jungle on Australia’s Sunshine Coast.

You will hear:

How Hannah rebuilt her life after addiction and financial loss
Why high performance can become a form of emotional avoidance
What Human Integration means
How suppressed parts of ourselves influence leadership and relationships
Why gradual integration can create more lasting change than an intense retreat

Hannah also discusses nutrition, hormones, fascia release, emotional stress, and the importance of helping people reclaim their own inner authority.

This episode is sponsored by Four Seasons Landscape and Construction Services.

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Joseph Webb on the Power of Real Connection Aug 07, 2026

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What if the strongest business strategy is simply learning how to connect with people? Mortgage professional and podcaster Joseph Webb joins Rich to explain why relationships, trust, and genuine curiosity remain powerful in an increasingly impersonal world.

Joseph has spent more than 20 years in mortgage lending and is a partner at Blevins Home Mortgage. He is also the creator of Connected to the Webb, a locally focused video podcast showcasing the people, businesses, organizations, and stories that make the community special.

In this conversation:

Learn why Joseph places relationships ahead of transactions
Hear how an unexpected career change led him into mortgage lending
Discover how podcasting strengthened his network and business
Explore the importance of showing the person behind a brand
Hear Joseph’s plans for growing Connected to the Webb

The conversation also takes a few entertaining turns through bourbon, oysters, cigars, basement podcast studios, and a possible future community tasting event.

Look for Connected to the Webb on YouTube and learn more about Joseph’s work through Blevins Home Mortgage.

This episode is sponsored by Paul Applegate of Edward Jones. Call 410-297-7267 to ask about a no-cost, no-obligation retirement checkup.

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Robert Mahoney: A Better Way to Keep Us Safe Aug 05, 2026

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Targeted violence rarely happens without warning. The bigger problem may be that the people noticing those warning signs are not communicating with one another.

Robert Mahoney is the founder of TVTP Solutions and a nationally recognized expert in behavioral threat assessment, targeted violence, and terrorism prevention. Drawing on more than 15 years of federal, state, and local government experience, Robert explains why communities must balance security and emergency response with proactive prevention.

In this conversation, Robert and Rich discuss:

Why targeted violence is often incorrectly described as random
Behavioral changes that may signal a person is struggling
How identity, purpose, and community influence human behavior
Why schools, police, mental health providers, businesses, and community groups must coordinate
How community care teams can connect people with help before a crisis occurs

Robert also explains why cameras, metal detectors, hardened buildings, and active-shooter plans are protective measures rather than true prevention. He shares a more human-centered approach built around observation, communication, early support, and coordinated care.

Learn more about Robert and his work at https://tvtpsolutions.com/.

This episode is sponsored by American Auto Repair. Visit AmericanAutoRepairInc.com or call 410-679-6500.

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Dr. Gary Sprouse on the Stress Reducer Loop Aug 03, 2026

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What if the habit helping you cope with stress is now creating even more of it? Dr. Gary Sprouse returns to explain how recognizing that cycle can help you change it without allowing shame or harmful labels to define you.

Known as “The Less Stress Doc,” Gary is a retired primary care physician, speaker, and author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. In this conversation, he introduces his concept of “stress-reducer loops,” recurring patterns that can involve alcohol, tobacco, social media, work, shopping, exercise, self-sacrifice, or almost anything used to escape stress.

You will learn:

How an ordinary coping behavior can become a stress-reducer loop
Why caring people are especially vulnerable to burnout
How replacing “I have to” with “I choose to” can restore control
Why setbacks should become learning experiences instead of sources of shame
How gratitude, connection, hope, and purpose create an accessible happy place

Gary also shares plans for Loop Breakers, his hybrid educational program designed to help people understand their patterns, reduce stress, and build healthier responses.

Learn more about Gary at https://thelessstressdoc.com/ or contact him at lesstressdoc@gmail.com.

This episode is sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group. Visit https://tarheelconstructiongroup.com/ or call 410-638-7021.

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Creating Strong Ripples of Faith with Jennifer Godwin Jul 31, 2026

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What if one invitation, prayer, book, or act of kindness could change someone’s entire life? Jennifer Godwin believes the smallest acts of faith can create ripples that travel farther than we will ever know.

Jennifer is the author of Go Make Ripples, a practical and personal book encouraging Christians to share their faith through everyday actions. After running a photography studio for 24 years, Jennifer entered retirement with no plans to become an author. Then a calling she had first experienced in a dream 20 years earlier returned, leading her through a demanding three-year writing journey.

In this conversation, Jennifer and Rich discuss:

How Jennifer recognized and answered God’s call
Why many Christians are afraid to share their faith
Simple ways to make faith part of everyday conversations
Asking restaurant servers how you can pray for them
Giving books, blessing bags, and encouragement to others
Why following up can be as meaningful as the original gesture

Jennifer also shares how writing the book opened unexpected doors to speaking, new relationships, and opportunities she never could have planned.

Learn more, purchase Go Make Ripples, or invite Jennifer to speak at GoMakeRipples.com.

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Jessica Dodge and Jenny Barroso Create Beautiful Magic Jul 29, 2026

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What happens when a novelist and a painter trust their creative instincts enough to build an entirely new world together? This conversation reveals how one unexpected connection developed into an immersive experience combining fiction, fine art, history, mystery, and magic.

International bestselling author Jessica Dodge and visual artist Jenny Barroso join Rich to discuss their collaboration on The Cursed Painting of Gabriel Moretti. As Jessica writes this dual-timeline historical fantasy, Jenny creates original paintings inspired by its scenes. Their vision includes illustrated editions, an online gallery, behind-the-scenes videos, an audiobook experience, and a combined book launch and art exhibition.

In this episode:

Discover how an author street team brought Jessica and Jenny together
Hear the fascinating premise behind the cursed painting
Learn why both women began their creative careers later in life
Explore how artists from different disciplines can inspire each other
Understand why trusting intuition can lead to remarkable opportunities

Visit The Forgotten Witch and Jenny Barroso’s website to explore their work and follow the project.

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How Faith Changed Cassian Bellino’s Life Jul 27, 2026

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What happens when you spend years searching for a resource that explains the Bible clearly, only to realize God may be calling you to create it yourself? Cassian Bellino’s journey proves that you do not need every answer before saying yes to a meaningful calling.

Cassian is the creator and host of Biblically Speaking, a podcast featuring conversations with theologians, biblical scholars, scientists, pastors, and other experts who help make Scripture approachable and understandable. She joins Rich to discuss the fear that delayed her launch, the unexpected way she found her first guests, and how the podcast transformed her relationship with God.

In this episode, you will hear:

How Cassian recognized God’s calling to start the podcast
Why historical and theological context can transform Bible study
How she built a worldwide Christian community through WhatsApp
What podcasters misunderstand about downloads and success
How to talk to God and listen for His direction

Visit bibspeak.com to hear Biblically Speaking, explore Cassian’s episodes, and connect with her.

This episode features support from Daniel McGhee and The Victory Team.

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The Voice That Refused to Quit with Kris Keppeler Jul 24, 2026

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Ever been told you weren't good enough to pursue your dream? Kris Keppeler was told at just 13 years old that she'd never learn to sing. Instead of letting those words define her, she used them as fuel to build an incredible career as an audiobook narrator, voice actor, actor, writer, and podcaster.

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Kris shares how persistence, creativity, and a love for storytelling transformed criticism into opportunity. Rich also gets a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of audiobook narration, voice acting, and why authentic human performances continue to matter in an age of artificial intelligence.

In this episode you'll discover:

How Kris turned criticism into motivation.
What really goes into narrating an audiobook.
The difference between voice acting and voice-over work.
Why children's books are some of her favorite projects.
Why authors should carefully consider who narrates their books.

Whether you're an author, aspiring narrator, podcaster, or simply someone working toward a dream others have doubted, this conversation will encourage you to keep moving forward.

Learn more about Kris Keppeler:
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From Rare Illness to One Love with Nicole Valan Jul 22, 2026

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Some of life's greatest journeys begin with challenges we never saw coming. Nicole Valan's story is proof that resilience, community, and a willingness to embrace change can transform even the most difficult circumstances into a life of purpose.

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and co-host Tammie Wingrove sit down with Nicole Valan, founder of One Love Mind Body in Aberdeen, Maryland. Nicole shares her incredible journey of living with a rare metabolic disorder that changed the course of her life, how yoga became her path to healing, and why she created a wellness studio focused on meeting people exactly where they are.

You'll also learn why yoga is much more than stretching. From aerial yoga and children's yoga to chair yoga, prenatal yoga, breathwork, and sound immersions, Nicole explains how mindful movement can improve both physical and mental well-being for people of all ages and abilities.

In this episode you'll discover:

How Nicole overcame a life-changing rare medical condition
Why yoga is for everyone, regardless of flexibility or fitness level
The benefits of breathwork for stress, anxiety, and everyday life
How community can become one of the greatest healing tools
Why "meeting people where they are" can change lives

Learn more about One Love Mind Body

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