October 6th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
Think about the last time you visited a museum or hall of fame. Did you linger at some exhibits while breezing past others? Were there points where crowds clustered, slowing down your visit? My husband Greg, and I found ourselves attracted to different areas of three different halls of fame and realized there was a […]
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September 26th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
When people hear the word “entrepreneur,” they often picture start-up founders in Silicon Valley or risk-takers launching a business in their garage. I listen often to the podcast “How I Built This” and love hearing those stories. But the entrepreneurial mindset is much bigger than founding a company. It’s a way of thinking, a posture […]
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September 21st, 2025
Deborah Johnson
The American Revolution was shaped not only by iconic leaders like Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson but also by countless lesser-known heroes whose courage, sacrifice, and vision paved the way for a new nation. Too often, these figures remain hidden in the shadows of history books. Tom Hand, founder of Americana Corner and author of An […]
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September 12th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
When I was going through college, I never heard the word entrepreneur, even in graduate school. However, I was in the arts and we were always creating or putting together creative programs. We were young and had plenty of energy and ideas to create something new. But over time, relying solely on energy and intuition […]
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September 5th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
Marketing today can feel overwhelming, especially for mid-career professionals who are already balancing years of experience with the fast-changing digital landscape. Between AI tools, social media platforms, advertising options, and content creation strategies, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. Yet effective marketing doesn’t happen by accident—it requires clarity, alignment, authenticity, creativity, and ongoing […]
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August 28th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
The first half of life and career is like laying the foundation of a house—you may not see every structural beam, but they hold everything together. After living in our older home for over twenty years, we’ve upgraded plenty, but one recent challenge reminded me how easy it is to get “locked out” of using […]
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August 24th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
What do circus performance and education have in common? More than you might think. Dr. Jen Mott, known as The Entertaining Educator, has built a career that uniquely fuses the art of entertainment with the science of teaching. By day, she’s an educator; by weekend and special event, she’s a circus performer—juggling, storytelling with balloons, […]
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August 16th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
After more than 360 episodes of the Women at Halftime Podcast, I’m excited to share a big announcement: we’re evolving. The podcast you’ve known and loved is becoming the Power of After Show. This change isn’t just about a name—it’s about reflecting the growth of the show, our audience, and the conversations we’re having. It’s […]
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August 8th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
In a world racing toward automation, it’s easy to feel like humans are being replaced. But here’s the truth—some work can’t be coded. In this article and podcast episode, we explore the power of future-proof work—the roles where AI can assist, but never replace. From trades that require hands-on problem-solving to soft skills like empathy, […]
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August 8th, 2025
Deborah Johnson
In a world racing toward automation, it’s easy to feel like humans are being replaced. But here’s the truth—some work can’t be coded. In this article and podcast episode, we explore the power of future-proof work—the roles where AI can assist, but never replace. From trades that require hands-on problem-solving to soft skills like empathy, […]
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