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Sunita Deshpande (IG @LUCKYSUNITA ) is an Indian-American actor, writer, director, and founder of Successful Spontaneity, a performance training company that helps professionals thrive in high-stakes moments through applied improvisation. She has taught improvisation to creatives, executives, and rising talent for over 15 years, including at Miami Ad School and major agencies like McGarry Bowen to Gyro. Her plays have been produced across New York City, and she was recently featured on the cover of Ad Age for a national commercial written specifically in her voice. With past credits including 8 episodes of Marvel’s Daredevil and a Samuel French OOB Finalist play, she believes in the power of presence over perfection.

Carley George is the Chief Marketing Officer at Vitalist Inc and a proud mother of three, calling Airdrie, Alberta home. With over 18 years of expertise in sales, marketing, and communications, Carley has built her reputation as a strategic leader who knows how to tell compelling stories that drive real business results.
Her exceptional leadership caught the attention of The Globe and Mail, which recognized her as one of Canada's 50 Best Executives in Sales and Marketing in 2021.
Whether she's building marketing ecosystems for venture capital funds, developing go-to-market strategies, or juggling the beautiful chaos of family life, Carley brings the same empathetic leadership style that colleagues credit for strong company culture and partner satisfaction. She's passionate about helping businesses—from small up-and-comers to household names—craft authentic narratives that drive real growth.
When she's not driving growth at Vitalist Inc, you can find Carley curled up with a good book or enjoying a good cup of coffee and spending time with family.

On today’s episode, we’re diving into And Just Like That—breaking down the latest episode, exploring the character arcs, the emotional highs and lows, and the cultural conversations the show continues to stir up. From Carrie’s ever-evolving identity to Charlotte’s parenting challenges, we’re talking about what’s working, what’s not, and how it all connects to real-life experiences.
Then, in the Parent Corner, we’re shifting gears to talk about discipline how it shows up in parenting, how it’s changed over generations, and what current research says about effective strategies. We’ll look at the fine line between setting boundaries and supporting emotional development, and share personal stories and reflections on how we handle discipline in our own homes.

Lindsey Peers is an entrepreneur, a mom, a wife, a maker of fun, and a lover of kindness.She purchased her business, The Craft Studio, at the tender age of 21 and has grown it into a globally recognized and sought after brand while keeping its core values and special energy intact.  Her favorite thing to do is create magical memories for families including her own.  When not covered in paint and glitter you can find her arranging flowers, dancing to music, baking, and dreaming up fun.

Today we’re diving into a mix of hot topics and deep stories, from the digital age to real-life mysteries. We’ll be talking about the ever-evolving impact of social media, how it's shaping relationships, identity, and culture. Then we shift gears to Zach Bryan, the country music phenom whose raw lyrics and indie vibe are resonating with a whole new generation of fans. We’ll also revisit the haunting case of Amy Lynn Bradley, whose 1998 disappearance during a cruise remains one of the most puzzling missing persons cases of our time. 

Today I sit down with Shantelle Simon, a mother, artist and educator to talk about her parenting journey. 
Books: -Love Live Here by Amanda Jette Knox-THe Whipping Girl by Julia Serano
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Today we have a vonderful guest Jane Cortney. Jane is an actor, writer and producer whose most recent credits include the short films The Interview and the upcoming Learning the Ropes. She is co-founder of the Lafayette Salon Series, a monthly reading series that has utilized the talents of over 320 professional actors. You can also find her performing burlesque as Tabby Twitch, as well as hosting her own burlesque show Prime. Born in London and raised in New York City, Jane currently calls Greenwich Village home. BA: Vassar College. MFA: New School for Drama. AEA/ SAG-AFTRA member. www.janecortney.com (http://www.janecortney.com/) @tabby twitch. If you wouldc like to donate to the vicitims of the floods you can do so at: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.co...

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