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  • Book 101 Review, in its sixth season, features Faizan Syed, an author whose work reflects thoughtful storytelling and a commitment to exploring meaningful ideas, as a featured guest. This episode centers on his journey as a writer, the inspirations behind his work, and the creative discipline required to transform ideas into published narratives. The conversation delves into themes of authorship, purpose, and voice, offering listeners insight into the challenges and rewards of the writing process. Through reflective discussion and literary perspective, this installment provides an engaging exploration of what it means to write with intention, clarity, and impact in today’s evolving literary landscape.
    2026/01/05

    Powerful Prophetic Activism: Inspiring Leaders for A Better World

    Powerful Prophetic Activism isn't just another leadership book, it's a call to action. Grounded in the timeless example of the Prophet and infused with real-life lessons from civil rights struggles, it shows how to break free from passivity, overcome defeatism, and build real power. With inspiring stories, practical strategies, and a faith-centered roadmap, this book equips everyday Muslims—not just leaders—to rise, mobilize, and create lasting change. Bold, relevant, and deeply empowering, it's a must-read for anyone ready to transform themselves and their community.

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    34 分
  • Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Mary Baker is a licensed clinical counselor, life coach, and certified NLP practitioner as my guest.
    2026/01/04

    Mary Baker

    Helping you find your voice and finally trust it.

    Over the past 22 years as a counselor and coach, I’ve worked with countless people who struggled with people-pleasing, poor boundaries, and low confidence. In helping them untangle these patterns, I’ve learned so much—not only from their journeys, but from doing the same work in my own life. That’s what inspired me to create the Own It! Powercast and my Find Your Voice program, where I share the practical tools and mindshifts that truly help people step into their authentic confidence.


    When I join a podcast, I bring plain-spoken insights and strategies that give listeners hope and real steps they can take to stop abandoning themselves and start living more authentically.


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    26 分
  • Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features John Hasson as a guest, an accomplished entrepreneur and investor whose work spans AI automation, insurance, software, and emerging technology. In this episode, the conversation explores how disciplined thinking, strategic risk-taking, and systems-driven innovation shape scalable businesses in rapidly evolving markets. John shares insights on leveraging automation to create efficiency without losing human judgment, navigating regulatory complexity in insurance and tech, and building resilient ventures that adapt to disruption rather than react to it. Grounded in real-world experience, the discussion connects leadership, capital allocation, and long-term vision—offering listeners practical frameworks for decision-making, growth, and sustainable value creation in an increasingly AI-driven economy.
    2026/01/03

    John Hasson

    his is the story of [John Hasson], a life shaped by unexpected turns, profound family dynamics, and an unyielding quest for understanding. From the humble beginnings in Beaumont, Texas, to the vibrant community of Sugarland, his early years were a tapestry woven with threads of intellectual curiosity, social challenges, and a unique perspective on faith and belonging. This narrative, compiled for his beloved mother-in-law Marcie, and for anyone else who wishes to understand the journey, delves into the formative experiences that forged the man he is today. It's a testament to the quiet strength found in unexpected places, the enduring impact of family, and the continuous process of self-discovery.


    Chapter 1: Beaumont Beginnings - Scarcity and Early Lessons


    My earliest memories are not of idyllic childhood bliss, but of a stark reality, painted in the muted tones of necessity. We were living in Beaumont, Texas, and I couldn't have been older than eight – perhaps kindergarten, first, or second grade. The details of the house itself are hazy, but the feeling of that particular day remains vivid. It was just my mother and me, moving through the rooms with a singular purpose: to find every scrap of metal we could.


    I remember the thrill of discovery, unearthing an old, heavy can – evaporated milk, I think, long expired. Even then, a nascent understanding of weight and value sparked within me. I knew, instinctively, that this heavy can might trick the machine, might yield more than its true worth. My mother, I could tell, shared this unspoken knowledge. Neither of us said a word, but a silent complicity passed between us. It was my first glimpse into a world where rules could be bent, where a slight dishonesty might be a means to an end.


    We gathered our metallic bounty and drove to a large parking lot, where a small, unassuming machine awaited. We fed it the cans, one by one, watching it weigh and scan, then dispense pennies and dollars. The haul was significant, far more than we'd anticipated, thanks in part to my heavy finds. That extra money, I understood, meant more groceries. It meant milk.



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    24 分
  • Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Sheyna James as a compelling guest—founder of Sheyna James Consulting, a leadership strategist, sought-after speaker, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. In this episode, Sheyna shares powerful insights on purpose-driven leadership, strategic growth, and the mindset required to lead with clarity and impact in today’s evolving professional landscape.
    2026/01/02

    Sheyna James

    Real Leadership Was Born in My Hardest 24 Hours — Now I Help Others Fix the Problem.

    Our guest today is Sheyna James, the founder of Sheyna James Consulting, a leadership strategist, speaker, and #1 Amazon bestselling author who’s trained more than 30,000 leaders around the world. She’s the creator of the RAIR™ Leadership Framework—Relational, Authentic, Innovative, and Resilient—and she helps organizations fix the leadership problem by turning communication and emotional intelligence into measurable results.

    Sheyna brings a powerful blend of experience, insight, and transformation that inspires leaders to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.

    Please welcome, Sheyna James.

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    26 分
  • Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Juliet Rose Award-Winning Author as my guest.
    2026/01/01


    Juliet Rose

    Author Juliet Rose

    By the time she was ten years old Juliet Rose knew she wanted to be a writer. She entertained neighborhood kids with her stories after school and with the support of her mother got her first typewriter. Life had other plans and after the death of her mother when Juliet was eleven she put those dreams on hold. Over the decades she has picked up the proverbial pen time and again, writing about her life experiences including the cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing of her four year old daughter.

    Focusing on fiction currently, she is driven to bring to life characters from many walks of life and the struggles faced in modern society. Her writing style is open and fluid, giving the characters the ability to shine as the truth of their own story. Her works are honest and sometimes brutally painful but in the end her characters are given the voice which needs to be heard. Juliet has 14 published solo books, 67 awards, and multiple collaborative works. She also works as a publisher and editor.

    Juliet is a New York native living in the mountains of Georgia. She has lived all over the United States and Mexico and doesn’t plan to stop seeing the world beyond her front door step. She spends her time rescuing animals, painting and writing.

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    25 分
  • Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Jorie Houlihan, creator of Dopamine Deprived™, ADHD life coach, public speaker, and educator, as a featured guest. In this insightful episode, Jorie brings clarity and compassion to the experience of women diagnosed with ADHD later in life, unpacking the emotional, cognitive, and societal challenges they face while offering practical strategies for self-understanding, empowerment, and sustainable personal growth.
    2025/12/31

    Jorie Houlihan

    Your Guide for the Dopamine Deprived™️

    I am a wife and mom of two ADHD teens, an ADHD life coach, speaker, and educator who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 49 after decades of feeling like I was “floundering” from one thing to the next. From theater student to massage therapist, network marketer, real estate agent, and beyond, nothing seemed to stick...and doctors dismissed my concerns about ADHD for years.


    During the pandemic, I stumbled into ADHD TikTok and a mastermind group conversation that finally pushed me toward getting assessed. My diagnosis - and eventually medication - changed everything, but as they say, “pills don’t teach skills.” I dove into learning how my brain worked and building systems that truly supported my life.

    Out of that process, I became the coach I myself had needed, focusing on late-diagnosed women navigating self-doubt, time management, emotional regulation and more.


    Along the way, I grew a social media audience of over 100K, began running courses and webinars, and leaned into my love for public speaking.


    Today, I blend lived experience with creative strategies to empower women with ADHD to move beyond survival and finally thrive. I am building a practice that includes private coaching, evergreen courses, speaking engagements, and my new podcast ADHD &… with Jorie Houlihan, where I bring honest, relatable, and uplifting conversations to a global audience.


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    26 分
  • Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Sabine Hutchison, CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, author of Beyond the Ladder, and founder of The Ripple Network, as a distinguished guest, sharing powerful insights on leadership, purpose, and redefining success beyond traditional career paths.
    2025/12/30

    Sabine Hutchison

    Helping leaders redefine success, elevate women’s health, and embrace reinvention.

    Sabine Hutchison is the CEO and Co-Founder of Seuss+, author of Beyond the Ladder, and founder of The Ripple Network. Known as the “queen of reinvention,” she helps leaders and organizations move beyond outdated models of success to build values-driven, sustainable careers.

    A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Sabine has spoken on global stages including World Woman Davos, Life Science Integrates – FemTech, Reuters Pharma, and HBA Leadership Summits. Her mission is to spark ripple effects that transform how we live, work, and lead.

    As host of Be the Ripple, she amplifies stories of authentic leadership and equity, blending warmth, humor, and clarity to inspire audiences to embrace reinvention at any stage. Her book and companion workbook equip professionals with practical frameworks to align ambition with impact — because careers should be crafted as living masterpieces, not rigid ladders.


    Website: sabinehutchison.com

    Podcast: Be the Ripple

    LinkedIn @sabinehutchison


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    27 分
  • Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Bud Kraus—a curious and energetic WordPress educator and content creator who seamlessly blends technical depth with compelling storytelling—as our featured guest. In this episode, Bud shares insights drawn from years of hands-on experience, illustrating how clarity, creativity, and structure can transform complex digital concepts into engaging, accessible narratives. His approach bridges the gap between technology and communication, offering valuable perspectives for creators, educators, and entrepreneurs alike. This conversation highlights how thoughtful storytelling elevates technical expertise, turning knowledge into meaningful connection and lasting impact.
    2025/12/29

    Bud Kraus

    Bud is a curious, energetic WordPress educator and content creator who blends technical depth with storytelling, always experimenting, always learning, and always bringing others along for the ride

    People would want to interview you on their podcast because you bring a rare mix of deep WordPress expertise and genuine human storytelling. You’re not just someone who teaches WordPress — you’ve lived it for decades, evolving with the platform, the community, and the wider web. You’ve taught at universities, spoken at WordCamps, written for major hosting companies, built courses, and helped thousands of people go from confused to confident. That alone makes you a strong guest — but it’s only the starting point.


    What makes you especially compelling is the way you connect tech with people. You’re a natural conversationalist with a gift for extracting stories, not just sharing information. Your own podcast, Seriously, BUD?, makes that obvious: you ask the questions most interviewers don’t, the ones that reveal the person, not just the résumé. When you're the guest, you bring that same magnetic curiosity and playfulness — you don’t just answer questions, you build on them, riff with them, and make the host look good.


    And then there’s the personal layer: career pivots, late-life reinvention, active participation in the WordPress community, a 72-year-old who still learns, creates, experiments, and refuses to “retire” from curiosity. That’s a story people want to hear — whether the podcast is about tech, entrepreneurship, aging boldly, creativity, education, or just being a fully alive human who keeps showing up. Interviewing you doesn’t just give listeners knowledge — it gives them permission to stay curious, try new things, and make something meaningful at any age.

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    25 分