Contributors

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Jackie Pelegrin

Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.


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https://www.designingwithloveblog.com/

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Dr. Albert Bramante

Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.

Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions, including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances.


📢Go to my website to purchase hypnosis recordings at www.albertbramante.com and also follow me on Instagram @dralbramante

http://www.albertbramante.com/
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Dr. Catrina Mitchum

Dr. Catrina Mitchum, founder of Catrina Mitchum Learning Design, is on a mission to revolutionize the online course creation space. She’s a recovering academic that’s been teaching adults online since 2009, and she uses her experience designing and delivering online courses and training to give course creation support to overwhelmed service based business owners that give a sh*t about their course client success.

https://www.cmlearningdesign.com/home

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Dr. Craig Hane

Dr. Craig Hane, also known as Dr. Del, is a math educator and innovator dedicated to transforming how math is taught and learned. With a Ph.D. in Algebraic Number Theory and decades of teaching and business experience, Dr. Del empowers students and professionals alike by demystifying math using modern tools like scientific calculators and Wolfram Alpha. His mission is to break down math barriers and inspire listeners to "invest in yourself" for a brighter future.

https://craighane.com/

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Dr. Dana Goodier

Dr. Dana Goodier has 25 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English and worked as a middle school administrator. She completed her doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership in 2020. For her dissertation, she researched reasons parents were opting their students out of high-stakes testing at middle schools and how that affected the district's accreditation rating. She often speaks at conferences, providing educators with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task. She is the host of the “Out of the Trenches” podcast, which features educators who share their stories of resiliency. She has also written the book "Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators", which features much of her own story in educational trenches intertwined with stories of other educators who have faced challenges. 

📢Follow her on Twitter @danagoodier and visit her website at www.danagoodier.com

http://www.danagoodier.com/
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Dr. Matthew Metzgar

Dr. Matthew R. Metzgar, Clinical Professor of Economics at the Belk College of Business and author of the upcoming book The Overnight AI Educator: Transform Your Course in 24 Hours, is publishing on June 3, 2025. Matthew has developed a proven, five-step framework that empowers college instructors to redesign an entire syllabus, assignments, and assessments in just one day using AI. Stay tuned to learn how you can transform your course overnight at Overnight.education.

https://overnight.education/

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Dr. Sheldon Greaves

Dr. Sheldon Greaves is the author of The Guerrilla Scholar's Handbook. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley while living and working in Silicon Valley during the dot.com boom. Pursuing his doctorate on a shoestring while indulging other interests, he developed a different approach to a life of the mind. Throughout his long and varied career, Sheldon has used the tools of “guerrilla scholarship” to do interesting intellectual work outside of academia.

The Guerrilla Scholar's Handbook is part how-to, part memoir, and part manifesto that celebrates the pleasures and perils of the independent life of the mind. It also endorses communal learning as a way of strengthening and enlivening society at a time when the very idea of education and expertise is under siege.

https://book.spines.com/books/the-guerrilla-scholars-handbook/
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Grant Fuellenbach

Joining us today is Grant Fuellenbach, the founder of GO First Consulting. He helps professional builders and remodelers escape the feast-or-famine cycle by installing a complete operational backbone for their business. With a unique blend of proven systems and practical AI, Grant gives builders the tools to win ideal projects, streamline their operations, and achieve true owner freedom.


📢 Beyond the Bid: Get our free, 5-minute newsletter delivered 2X a Week. Used by 100k+ people to be better builders and contractors.

https://gofirstconsulting.com/
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Jeremy Toeman

Jeremy Toeman is the founder and CEO of Augie, an AI-assisted video creation and editing studio for marketers and social media managers. Jeremy is also the creator and host of Founder at 50, a podcast and newsletter exploring the challenges and reinventions faced by entrepreneurs later in life. Previously, Jeremy has held leadership roles at WarnerMedia, Etsy, CBS Interactive, and Sling Media, and founded several successful startups in the media tech space. Outside work, Jeremy is a father of three with passions for travel, board games, hiking, craft beer, and hockey.

https://augie.studio/
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Jim Edwards

Unlock the Secrets to Sales and Content Marketing Success with Jim Edwards – Your Guide to AI-Driven Copywriting, Book Writing, and Content Creation!


Jim Edwards is not just an entrepreneur, but a former syndicated newspaper columnist, cutting-edge content creator, renowned speaker, and known in many circles as the 'Leader of Copy and Content.' He is the author of the international best-sellers “Copywriting Secrets” and “7 Day Ebook.”


Jim's a renaissance man in the world of copywriting and content creation, leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to equip authors, coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurial professionals with the tools needed to drive leads and generate sales effectively, without having to be experts in AI programming. 



📢Check out this link to what Copy and Content is, its capabilities, usage options, and the opportunity to subscribe: CopyAndContent.ai

https://jimedwards.com/
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Michael Toguchi

Smarter systems don’t just save time. They expand what mission-driven teams can accomplish. I help organizations simplify the complex, from scholarships and grants to disability accommodations and admissions — so their programs can scale without overwhelming their people.

With over 25 years in nonprofit and education technology, I’ve partnered with universities, associations, and philanthropic organizations to lead digital transformation behind the scenes. My focus is building infrastructure that works: streamlining workflows, increasing completion rates, reducing compliance risk, and giving small teams the clarity and tools to grow with confidence.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Orchestrate, a division of eResources, I lead the direction of our application management platforms, including Orchestrate AMS, which is built specifically for accessibility services in higher education.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketoguchi/
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Nathalie Doremieux

Bonjour! I’m Nathalie DorĂ©mieux, a tech-savvy strategist with a heart for human connection and a mind wired for systems, automation, and real client results. Over the past decade, I’ve helped hundreds of coaches, course creators, and membership site owners bring their vision to life—building online programs that don’t just look good, but actually move people forward. 


My mission? To help business owners grow smarter, leveraging tools like AI and podcasting to generate high-quality leads, increase client success, and scale with intention.

I’m the co-creator of Podcast LeadFlow, a simple yet powerful system designed to transform high-value podcast episodes (whether it’s a solo show or a guest interview) into a steady stream of meaningful conversations and qualified leads. It’s perfect for hosts who want to go beyond visibility and use their episodes as a true engine for growth. 

https://themembershiplab.com/

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Naveen Krishnan

Naveen Krishnan is an AI Architect at Microsoft, where he leverages cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems. With a deep passion for artificial intelligence and cloud computing, Naveen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. He’s here to share his insights on the latest trends in AI, the transformative power of Azure, and how these technologies are shaping the future. Get ready for an enlightening conversation with one of the leading minds in the field. Please welcome, Naveen Krishnan!

https://www.naveenkrishnan.ai/

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Russell Van Brocklen

Russell Van Brocklen, speaking, the Dyslexia Professor, shifting daily reading frustrations into confident academic wins for students facing dyslexia.


Here's a link to the free guide that Russell mentioned in the episode, which describes the 3 reasons your child's dyslexic education isn't working and what to do about it.


📢Check out the following link: The 3 Reasons Your Child's Dyslexia Education Isn't Working

https://dyslexiaclasses.com/
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Sakina Brandford

Sakina Brandford is a recent graduate from Grand Canyon University’s instructional design master’s program. She is a former high school science teacher with an interest in helping others succeed. Sakina now works as a corporate instructional designer. 


When not working, Sakina enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching detective mysteries.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakina-b-98b4222a7/

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Shane Strand

Shane is an accomplished educator and current instructional designer with a decade of diverse experience in roles such as Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction. He is passionate about designing impactful learning experiences that are accessible and engaging for a wide range of learners. Initially discovering his enthusiasm for eLearning in a hybrid teaching setting, Shane now thrives on creating transformative educational experiences that make a significant difference. As a lifelong learner, he is committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and continuously adapting to the evolving landscape of eLearning.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-strand-b90b55a8/

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Shannon Boyer

Shannon Boyer is an award-winning educator with more than twenty years of experience designing courses and curriculum.  She helps online course creators produce stellar content that ensures more students achieve amazing transformations and write raving reviews using her Your Best Course program.


đź“—7 Things Your Online Course MUST Include to Max Student Referrals


This free guide includes a checklist of 7 (plus one bonus) attributes every online course MUST include in order to maximize student completion rates and subsequent referrals.  It also includes a detailed description of each of these attributes so that readers can not only evaluate their own course but also apply the learning to the creation of their next course.

https://www.shannonlboyer.com/
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Tommy Kilpatrick

Don’t believe anything in this book. Take this book to your CPA and have s/he read the chapter “Act 1 Scene 1”, and hear from their own lips, that the bank could never have issued you a true credit card. This may be the first time your CPA has ever realized that their own bank-issued credit card is, in reality, a debit card.

Welcome to Tommy Kilpatrick's approach to dealing with bank-issued alleged credit card debt by challenging its legitimacy by sending a letter to the bank. According to Kilpatrick, he believes that bank-issued alleged credit card debt may be categorized as an "alleged debt," meaning he suggests it's legally disputable or even unenforceable if handled correctly.


📢Click the link for a free book and a free 15-minute consultation with the author: https://www.diy-debtrelief.com/

https://www.diy-debtrelief.com/

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Tracy King

Tracy King, MA, CAE -- Speaker | Learning Strategist | Neuroinclusion Advocate
Tracy (they/them) is a trusted advisor to learning leaders seeking to build inclusive, high-performing, AI-enabled education programs. As CEO of InspirEd, Tracy partners with organizations to design scalable and impactful learning portfolios that drive engagement and measurable outcomes. With over 25 years in adult education, they specialize in neuroinclusive design and serve as Chair of the IACET Neuroinclusion in CE/T Research Group. Tracy is the author of the award-winning book Competitive Advantage and a contributor to Microlearning in the Digital Age. Their work has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, NBC, and more.

https://www.inspired-ed.com/