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What if the pain you've experienced in life became the very thing that helped save others?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and co-host Robyn Burke sit down with L…

What if the pain you…

What if the pain you've experienced in life became the very thing that helped save others?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich and co-host Robyn Burke sit down with Linda Aluoch, founder of HopeWorks Global, to discuss her extraordinary journey from growing up in poverty in Kenya to becoming a leading advocate against human trafficking.Linda shares deeply personal stories about Family loss, addiction, resilience, faith, and the heartbreaking discovery that her late sister was likely a victim of human trafficking. That realization became the catalyst for a miss…

What happens when a dream refuses to let go?In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award-winning author Sam Polakoff, a retired business executive who spent …

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What happens when a dream refuses to let go?In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with award-winning author Sam Polakoff, a retired business executive who spent decades building a successful company while quietly holding onto a lifelong dream of becoming a novelist.That dream eventually became reality.Sam shares the fascinating story behind his first novel, Hiatus, inspired by recurring dreams about his grandfather, and discusses how curiosity led him to write Shaman, a thought-provoking thriller exploring reincarnation, Akashic Records, and spiritual hea…

What is it about small towns that Americans can’t stop romanticizing?In this solo episode of the America Explained series, Rich Bennett dives into America’s deep emotional connection to small town…

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What is it about small towns that Americans can’t stop romanticizing?In this solo episode of the America Explained series, Rich Bennett dives into America’s deep emotional connection to small towns and why they continue to represent community, belonging, and authenticity in today’s fast-paced world.From classic TV shows and Hallmark movies to Main Street diners, local festivals, and Friday night football games, Rich explores how small towns became woven into the American identity and why so many people still dream about escaping to them.Whether you grew up in a small town, live in one no…

What if the most powerful part of a theater performance happens after the curtain closes?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Jessie Fahay, founder of Ripple Effect …

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What if the most powerful part of a theater performance happens after the curtain closes?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Jessie Fahay, founder of Ripple Effect Artists, a nonprofit theater company using storytelling to spark conversations around social justice, Mental Health, racism, human trafficking, and other important issues facing society today.Jessie shares how a simple idea evolved into a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful dialogue between audiences, advocacy groups, and communities. From producing theater in New York City to navi…

What happens when a former police officer turns his life experience into a mission to help others build financial freedom and peace of mind?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett,…

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What happens when a former police officer turns his life experience into a mission to help others build financial freedom and peace of mind?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Paul Applegate, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to talk about budgeting, Retirement Planning, Investing, emergency funds, and the emotional side of Money. Paul shares his deeply personal journey from law enforcement and PTSD to helping families, first responders, veterans, and business owners take control of their financial future.This episode goes far beyond stocks and r…

What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling Cancer, Grief, and impossible odds?In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down wi…

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What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling cancer, grief, and impossible odds?In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with law enforcement leader Chris Bingham to share the incredible story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo. What began as a difficult partnership turned into a life-changing bond built on trust, loyalty, resilience, and healing.Chris opens up about losing former K9 partners, reconnecting with his father before his passing, becoming a father himself, and how Tambo’s cancer battle inspired people acro…

What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling cancer, grief, and impossible odds?In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down wi…

What happens when a …

What happens when a retired police K9 becomes a symbol of hope for thousands battling cancer, grief, and impossible odds?In this emotional episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with law enforcement leader Chris Bingham to share the incredible story of his retired K9 partner, Tambo. What began as a difficult partnership turned into a life-changing bond built on trust, loyalty, resilience, and healing.Chris opens up about losing former K9 partners, reconnecting with his father before his passing, becoming a father himself, and how Tambo’s cancer battle inspired people acro…

What if the emotional meltdowns kids experience are not bad behavior, but their brains trying to protect them?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes back school psy…

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What if the emotional meltdowns kids experience are not bad behavior, but their brains trying to protect them?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes back school psychologist and author Jessica Hackmann to discuss her new children’s book, You Are Brave, Amy G. Through storytelling, neuroscience, and real-world experiences working with children, Jessica helps explain how kids process Stress, Anxiety, fear, and overwhelming Emotions.Jessica shares how the COVID era impacted childhood development, why emotional regulation matters more than ever, and how unders…

What does true wellness really look like?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Marine veteran and wellness coach Matthew Merryman joins Rich for an honest and eye-opening conver…

What does true welln…

What does true wellness really look like?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Marine veteran and wellness coach Matthew Merryman joins Rich for an honest and eye-opening conversation about mindset, healing, self-Love, Meditation, nutrition, and personal Growth. What starts as a discussion about fitness quickly transforms into a deeper exploration of Trauma, purpose, behavioral change, and learning how to truly live instead of simply survive.Matthew shares how his experience in the Marine Corps shaped his mental discipline while also revealing the challenges many veteran…

What happens when a teenager becomes so obsessed with music that she sneaks into orchestra concerts just to experience it again?In this unforgettable episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich t…

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What happens when a teenager becomes so obsessed with music that she sneaks into orchestra concerts just to experience it again?In this unforgettable episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with author, broadcaster, and music historian Nancy Shear about her remarkable memoir I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms. Nancy shares how a free ticket to the Philadelphia Orchestra changed the course of her life forever and led her into the inner world of legendary conductors, musicians, and orchestras.From backstage adventures at the Academy of Music to working closely with the iconic Leopold St…

What happens when a former Olympian, 9/11 survivor, and financial expert walks away from success to help wounded veterans heal through flight?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennet…

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What happens when a former Olympian, 9/11 survivor, and financial expert walks away from success to help wounded veterans heal through flight?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Lyubim Kogan, founder of Wings4Heroes, to discuss an extraordinary mission helping amputee and deaf veterans rediscover purpose, confidence, and hope through rehabilitation, adventure, and paragliding.From surviving the collapse of the Soviet Union and competing in the Winter Olympics to experiencing 9/11 firsthand and rebuilding lives affected by war, Lyubim’s story is on…

What does it really take to run a successful pet care business while adapting to changing client needs, staffing challenges, and even snowstorms? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Ni…

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What does it really take to run a successful pet care business while adapting to changing client needs, staffing challenges, and even snowstorms? In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Nicole Wilson returns to the show to share the story behind the rebranding of her business from Your Pet Au Pair to Sits & Wiggles Pet Care.Nicole opens up about why she decided to step away from public dog sitting services, how dog walking became the company’s “bread and butter,” and why more Millennials and Gen Z pet owners are choosing cats over dogs. She also shares some unforgettable …