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The Bag Lady Podcast is a refreshing and authentic take on life, hosted by the multifaceted educator, speaker, empathy advocate, journalist, and humanitarian, Ms. Maya. With a bold and unapologetic approach, Maya shares her personal experiences, lessons, and wisdom on a range of topics, from personal development to spirituality and everything in between. Tune in semi-monthly as Maya opens up her bag of life experiences, providing listeners with a thought-provoking and enlightening ride. The Bag Lady Podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the depths of what life has to offer. ...

The Final Warning is an arresting and timely contemporary thriller from a master story-teller. Steeped in conspiracy, diverse characters and an incredibly deft knowledge of American consciousness, it is at times disturbing, at others heart-warming, at times light-hearted and at others unbelievably significant. As an insidious plot threatens to bring the world's most powerful country to its knees, the besieged president of the United States of America dares not reveal that American freedom is hanging by a tether.

The Uninvited Goddess is a memoir about the author's stories of awakening to greater oneness. It is set in the context of these troubled times, the transformative possibilities of quantum consciousness, and the archetype of our newest planet Eris, whose mythology suggests the vision that everyone needs to be invited to the party, everyone needs a seat at the table.

Undercover FBI agent Kat Baldwin isn’t the least intimidated when she strolls into the biker bar, but when she meets Marco, every nerve in her body sparks. He is unlike any bad boy she’s ever seen, but when she tries to get his attention, she quickly ends up with far more than a kiss and a promise.

Dove Jarrod was a renowned evangelist and faith healer. Only her granddaughter, Eve Candler, knows that Dove was a con artist. In the eight years since Dove’s death, Eve has maintained Dove’s charitable foundation - and her lies. But just as a documentary team wraps up a shoot about the miracle worker, Eve is assaulted by a vengeful stranger intent on exposing what could be Dove’s darkest secret: murder.... Tuscaloosa, 1934: a wily young orphan escapes the psychiatric hospital where she was born.

Do you feel like you can never get ahead? Maybe you feel like you can barely keep your head above water. For whatever reason you are dissatisfied with life, pastor and author Hope Carpenter has a word for you. God created you to win, and if you're not living up to your God-given potential, it's natural to feel defeated. You don't have to stay there, though!

Chad Singleton, 29 and model gorgeous, works as a high-priced escort for wealthy men. When he gets a call telling him his father has died, Chad is torn about returning to his small hometown of Eden, Pennsylvania. After all, it was his homophobic father who banished Chad years ago. When he returns, he is thrown into the mystery surrounding how his father died. Fortunately, the sexy chief of police, Brett Ellers, has caught Chad's eye. In Eden, even the wealthy - especially the wealthy - play dirty.

Magic and madness don't always run hand in hand, but there's a reason they call it the Touch. Delaney Green is one of them that don't burn, not that no one ain't never tried. After her mama tried and failed to murder her for pulling on the future like it was a piece of string, Del has spent her whole life in a mental institution for her own safety. And everyone else's. No one wants to see what might happen if she goes cracked. When a dozen young women turn up burned to a crisp, local folks are quick to point the FBI straight at Del.

In the hospitality space, Three and Jackie Carpenter know full well the importance of leading teams who are loyal, engaged, and happy. Working in an industry where customer expectations are at an extreme, Three and Jackie have applied a mindset of treating employees like customers. They've developed a five-step roadmap to creating positive employee experiences and company cultures where connection is the crux of the team's success.

Alma Brady is on the run from a New York mob boss. Desperate to escape Big Jim Hogan and his murderous gang, she joins a group of nurses bound for the Great War in Europe. Their ship is the Lusitania, the most celebrated luxury liner of 1915, with a passenger list of Broadway and continental celebrities headed for certain doom. Aboard the Lusitania she meets Matthew Vane, a war correspondent who wants to find out what secret weapons may be hidden in the Lusitania cargo hold.

Ever since the gorgeous Chad Singleton returned to Edenwood, the family estate from which he was banished as a teenager, he has uncovered a series of secrets and scandals. Now the questions surrounding his father's death are overshadowed by the arrival of a mystery man, another shocking death, and an unexpected family reunion. Chad now faces an uncertain future as his past sexual transgressions threaten to undo him.

Die Madrider Polizistin Catherine Navole ist im fernen Australien auf der Suche nach ihren Wurzeln. Sie will herausfinden, warum ihr leiblicher Vater ihre Mutter vor so vielen Jahren gehen ließ, obwohl sie sein Kind unter ihrem Herzen trug und er sie offenbar noch immer liebte. Damit gerät sie unwissentlich in eine Welt, die weit gefährlicher ist, als es ihr Job beim Morddezernat jemals sein könnte, und muss ein Erbe antreten, das ihr gesamtes Weltbild zu zerbrechen droht. Die Ikarus-Loge hütet seit Jahrhunderten ein Geheimnis und verteidigt dieses gegen einen mächtigen Feind.

Tief im Dunkelwald entdecken die Decoxe Manni und Lilo ein geheimnisvolles Portal, das aus einem Regenbogenlicht gemacht zu sein scheint. Noch nie zuvor haben sie so etwas gesehen! Als sie wagemutig hindurchschlüpfen, finden sie sich plötzlich in einem Märchenland wieder. Was für zauberhafte Wesen mögen ihnen hier begegnen? Und gibt es hier auch blaue Fliegenpilze? Neugierig machen sie sich daran, dieses magische Land zu erforschen.

Als Polizist Mark Engel einen kleinen Jungen alleine im Kaufhaus aufgreift, glaubt er zunächst noch an einen klaren Fall von Kindesvernachlässigung. Und das auch noch kurz vor Weihnachten. Doch als er Simon nach Hause bringt und dort auf Tim Würth trifft, ist plötzlich alles anders. Denn Tim braucht dringend Hilfe, und Mark weiß von der ersten Sekunde an, dass er für diesen Job wie geschaffen ist. Eine zuckersüße Gay Romance Weihnachtsgeschichte.

Break free from narcissistic abuse, reclaim your self-esteem, and restore confidence, no matter how long you've suffered. Are you trapped in a cycle of narcissistic torment? Does the memory of manipulation haunt you, leaving you lost and overwhelmed? Do you long to be free to grow and confident, free from narcissistic control? Being a victim of narcissistic behavior is devastating, but you’re not alone. Studies suggest 6.2% of people have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), causing widespread emotional distress.

Following open heart surgery, poet and writer Peter Carpenter was given one instruction - 'Walk, if you want to stay on this planet'. And so when his hero and inspiration David Bowie died in 2016, he knew what he had to do. The man who was to so many a companion and guide had left no shrine, no focal point of understanding. To reconnect with Bowie, he would take a walk into the past, to the streets, towns and places where David Jones became something more.

Infuse Compassion is a podcast hosted by Mark Carpenter and Amy Quesenberry that redefines leadership through the lens of empathy and humanity. Each episode explores actionable ways to create positive, inclusive work environments where compassion is a guiding principle. Mark and Amy bring decades of experience in compassionate leadership, sharing stories, strategies, and insights that inspire listeners to lead by example. Tune in to learn how to foster trust, uplift teams, and make a lasting impact by prioritizing human connection and understanding in the workplace.

Just two girls trying to figure out life now…and life back then! We talk about everything food and history. If you want to learn, laugh, or cry (from happiness or concern) grab your glass, mug, or goblet and tune into the mayhem that is Gobs and Goblets.New episodes are available to watch and listen to every Wednesday!

In this podcast Tiffany describes from her own perspective everything that has to do with life as a whole; from the most mundane things to crazy philosophical concepts, so stick around for all the random talks we’ll be having. New episodes out on Sunday's at 4:00 pm CST

Beau is a genius Gnome with ambition; his inventions could change the world, if only his common sense could keep up. Meep is a Lynx, with inhuman gymnastics skills and a desire to do something more meaningful with her life than serve coffee. With the appearance of one bizarre stranger in their mundane little town in the Pacific Northwest, the destinies of Beau and Meep collide in the most unexpected ways.