Square Peg Founder Stories is a weekly show about what it's really like to build a technology startup. Hosted by Imogen Baxter and Square Peg.
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Hello internet! This is the Square Peg Show, a pop-culture podcast that will help scratch your entertainment itch. We love new and old movies, TV shows, music, comics, and everything in between. Check us out, and don't for get the visit our site to leave comments, questions, or gripes!
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In 2017, an American suburban dad named Rob Collins accidentally got sucked into the bizarre world of Frank Carver, a vengeful, one-eyed British curmudgeon who’d been on a decades-long mission to have his brother imprisoned. Rob’s two-year quest to help Frank and learn the truth led him across England, to a psychiatrist in Berlin, and ultimately to a funeral—which Rob officiated. It’s a bizarrely heartfelt story about bitterness, family secrets, and the things we bury in the past. ”…riveting ...
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The podcast where we discuss diversity and how to embrace our neurodivergent kids at home, at school and in the work place. Each fortnight or so, Lou interviews various guests. These are people with lived experience of neurodivergence, teachers, parents or academics. We will discuss ADHD, Autism, Tourette's Syndrome, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing differences...the list goes on. We will also discuss inclusion, diversity, education experiences, employment.Real stories and real experiences that ...
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You may never have heard of the Austro-Jewish polymath Robert Eisler, but you should have. Eisler knew everybody, went everywhere and made significant contributions to the study of mythology, comparative religion, the Gospels, monetary policy, art history, history of science, psychoanalysis, politics, astrology, history of currency, and value theory. Eisler did it all. This nine-part series will give you all the fascinating and strange detail.
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Ever feel like you don't fit? Like you can't be real? In other words, you have to fake it because you're not accepted as your true self. Yeah, that seems about right. And ridiculous. Every day people from every background—not just you—put on masks to make it through life. Talk about exhausting. But we keep doing it because no one wants to talk about the insanity of it even though it keeps us from being our best. Well, that's about to change. Welcome to Square Peg Round Hole with Timothy Eld ...
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A podcast of stories, strategies, and inspiration from personal brand entrepreneurs who are disrupting their industries and doing business their own way. If your branding feels blah and you’re sick of blending in, Square Peg Entrepreneur may be just what you need to finally celebrate your one-of-a-kind style and attitude. Nikki Stasiuk is a brand designer and strategist who has helped over 300 entrepreneurs embrace and amplify what makes them unique. Since 2009, her agency Fetching Finn Inc. ...
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Ep.25 | Finding True Identity with Guest Beth Abbott
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In this conversation, Tim talks with Beth Abbott who shares her journey of hitting rock bottom and finding redemption. She discusses the events that led to her national news coverage, including a DUI accident that injured pedestrians. Beth opens up about her struggles with depression, PTSD, and hiding her sexuality. She talks about the pressure she…
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PDA and CPS with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby
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In this episode Lou discussed PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby. What is PDA? Is it a real diagnosis? Comparing PDA to ODD. Helping families to access the right support if they suspect PDA in their child or have had a recent diagnosis. The discussion then moves to Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) an…
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You don’t want to miss this episode. In my opinion anyway (but I’m biased). Clearly, I’ve been away from the microphone for a few weeks—much longer than even I expected for sure. But I’ve had good reason. And the lessons I’ve been learning during this hiatus have only helped to strengthen what I’ve been wanting to say to my loyal listeners as I tal…
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Unlocking the talent in school leaders with ruckus maker Danny Bauer
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"Everyone wins when you get better." That's the mantra of coach, speaker, podcast host, and author Danny Bauer. Danny helps school leaders fight isolation and frustration in order to gain clarity and find solutions to their greatest challenges. The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast launched in 2015 and is in the TOP 0.5% of most downloaded show…
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Duane Zingale is a Marketing Connection Consultant and founder of the digital marketing group Legacy Catalyst. What you may not know is that Duane and his daughter Ariasha share a rare craniofacial disorder called Treacher Collins Syndrome, which affects the development of facial bones and tissue. For the Zingales, this condition results in hearing…
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Supercharge your creativity with Mike Brennan
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Mike Brennan is a New Jersey-based designer and illustrator. He studied in New York City and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and The School of Visual Arts. Mike has worked with a range of clients in the past, from major brands including Mobile, Heineken, and Chase Bank, to independent agencies serving boutique businesses like Tus…
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Sometimes life feels insurmountable. Those are the moments when you don't believe you have the strength or stamina to overcome the obstacles in your path—the seasons when you seriously consider giving up. You're not alone. We all face seasons in life when molehills feel like mountains. But there's always hope if we will learn to pause long enough t…
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"If it doesn't bring you peace, profit, or purpose, then don't give it your time, energy, or attention." —Unknown I posted that quote on social media over the last few days. As you might suppose, the response was affirming. Because it just makes sense, right? So why does such simple wisdom appear to be so difficult to implement in our lives? Why do…
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No one likes to admit the possibility they might create the majority of their own problems or that they are the source of their own pain. Even considering the idea is slightly embarrassing. Or shameful. But is it true? I hate to be the one to tell you, but it’s true. Most of our pain is self-inflicted. Deliberately? Not usually. Inadvertently? Most…
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Western Australian Warrior with parent advocate, Symone Wheatley-Hey
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This is the episode where Lou announces her recent diagnosis of terminal lung cancer but the focus of this episode is a discussion between Lou and parent Advocate, Symone Wheatley-Hey. Symone discusses her struggles with the WA education system and the efforts of the WA Square Peg Round Whole group to engage with Education Minister, Sue Ellery. Ple…
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Making tough decisions in business with Lianne Kim
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Lianne Kim founded Mamas & Co. in November 2014 with the aim of bringing mama entrepreneurs together to support each other in their efforts to grow their businesses. Her current role is to continue to grow the mission of the community by working on strategic partnerships and curating the educational content such as our conferences and online course…
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Does that title sound a bit harsh? Well, it is certainly abrupt. Why? Because sometimes there's no sugarcoating the truth. And the truth can hurt. But there are times we need someone to speak boldly and get our attention. That's what I hope to do for us in this episode. My goal is to both challenge and encourage us all to remember the power we poss…
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We overthink. And the thoughts bouncing around in our brains shape our world and become our reality. We also take life too seriously. Is it any wonder we are so emotionally stressed and uptight? What would happen if we chose to relax, care less, and see life as a beautiful gift? Because it is precisely that, my friends. That truth is available for …
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Tackle housing affordability and the rental crisis in Australia, with James Bowe from OwnHome
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Homeownership and wealth inequality remain one of the greatest threats to our society. OwnHome is an Aussie startup solving housing access by helping millions of Aussies get past the initial hurdle of saving for a home deposit. Earlier this year, alongside the Commonwealth Bank, Dan Krasnostein and Casey Flint from Square Peg led the $31m Series A …
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Transforming your business and life with Dana Goldstein
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Dana Goldstein might be the master of pivot. Her business, Digital Shoebox, evolved from a photo, video and slide digitization company into a video production company she named ChicFlicks. As the business grew, ChicFlicks was absorbed into the Digital Shoebox banner and continued to thrive. And then, pandemic. When a full calendar of video shoots w…
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Most of the time, many people who are trying to make significant and lasting changes in their life do one major thing wrong—they go too far too fast. It's like quitting a habit cold turkey. You are either going to fail now or relapse later because you bit off more than you can chew. Well, breaking free from the acceptance of others is even harder b…
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Focus is overrated with Caroline Ceniza-Levine
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine is a career expert, founder of the Dream Career Club, and a media personality sharing career advice and hiring trends for the US job market. Caroline is a Senior Contributor to Forbes Leadership, author of Jump Ship: 10 Steps To Starting A New Career and executive coach for Columbia Business School’s Executive Program in Mana…
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Make money doing what you love with Sarah Kirkpatrick
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Sarah Kirkpatrick owned a successful digital marketing business for 9 years. She closed it down last year at its peak – making 6 figures – to completely change her career and start a new business from scratch in order to find her joy again. Instead of finding a new path, she created one. She open a new consignment decor store in August – something …
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The delightful Yenn Purkis (they/them)
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Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools! https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschools Please write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au In this episode, Lou talks t…
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How to tell a compelling story with Denise Summers
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Denise Summers helps business owners to solve the mystery of how to tell a compelling story that captures the hearts and minds of their audience. She's like a story detective; she keeps digging to uncover the clues of why your customers should hire you and not your competition. Denise brings an innate and tenacious curiosity along with her gift for…
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Have you heard the phrase (or used the phrase) I need to put on my face? It’s an idiom about putting on makeup; however, the concept can be applied in much broader terms. Because we all put on a “face” of sorts. Our face (or public persona) is the outward identity we reveal to others which may or may not portray the true, authentic you. In this epi…
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The Neurodivergent Doctor with Dr Sarah Bernard
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Breaking barriers in the travel industry with Sahara Rose De Vore
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Sahara Rose De Vore is a Wellness Travel Coach and the founder of The Travel Coach Network. She spent a decade traveling the globe to over 84 countries by the age of 31. After believing that there was more to a travel career than blogging and bookings, Sahara became a pioneer in the travel coaching industry. She educates and empowers ambitious trav…
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Have you noticed that it's nobody's fault anymore? No one is responsible. For anything. Personal responsibility is becoming ancient history. It's no longer a virtue we value. Everyone wants to fight for their rights. But few want to be held accountable for their behavior. For their personal choices. Does life actually work that way? Has it ever? I'…
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Value the De-valued with parent and advocate, Lisa Bridle
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Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools! https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschools Please write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au This is a long episode but w…
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Ep.15 | Love: Feeling, Choice, Both, Other?
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What is love anyway? Has it been so exploited or so poorly explained that we really have no idea anymore? Maybe our ideas about love are the very reason we don't understand it in a healthy way. Or perhaps it's only my perspective on the whole subject that is wrong. Who knows? But either way, that's my focus on this episode for your consideration. M…
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How to never fear sales again with Samantha Bove
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Samantha Bove is the founder of ZenBoss Academy, an award-winning business school, where she passionately teaches healers, coaches and creatives to launch a profitable, purposeful business. Samantha’s clients have been able to generate six figures in their businesses, sell out high ticket retreats, quit their 9-5s and turn their expertise into a pr…
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Please sign and share this petition to bring Collaborative Proactive Solutions to Australian Schools! https://www.change.org/CPSinAustralianschools Please write to Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell and request that CPS (Collaborative Proactive Solutions) be introduced to NSW schools: office@mitchell.minister.nsw.gov.au This episode is a conversati…
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The ‘middle ground’ of compromise is becoming scarcer and scarcer. Tolerance—once a cherished concept in our world—has disappeared from our human vernacular. We are a harshly divided world. Is that the way it has always been? Or is it getting increasingly worse? Are we broken beyond repair? Is there a bridge from the chasm of conflict to one of dec…
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Pioneering bone health and saving lives with Jonathan Hafichuk
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Jonathan Hafichuk’s first introduction to video was when a family friend gave him a camcorder. He started making videos with LEGO people while John Williams played in the background (anything is cinematic with John Williams). Later, Jon dove into parkour and began making videos to get the notice of sponsors, which lead to traveling around North Ame…
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CPS is coming to Australia! with Dr Ross Greene
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Life is change. And change is hard. That about sums it up, right. Every time we turn around we have to adjust to some occurrence in the world—or in our personal world at least. Obviously, that's not a newsflash. But how do you make good decisions when it comes to inevitable change? How do you discern where to invest your time, energy, and emotions …
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I will NEVER give up! with Dr David Roy
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Dr David Roy has lived through the worst trauma possible; knowledge that his son was allegedly abused whilst attending his special school aged 3 years old. This episode shares shocking details but also the inspirational advocacy that came from it. Lou and David discuss the events that led to David and his wife's drive for a Parliamentary Inquiry fo…
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Ep.12 | Talking About Change with Dai Manuel
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Here are two truths: 1) Everyone has a story. 2) Change is hard. On this episode, my guest, Dai Manuel, discusses both of these realities from his life. Our conversation is honest and practical for anyone seeking any kind of holistic transformation: body, mind, and spirit. If you’re looking to make changes to your life, please listen and also check…
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From a school bus to six figures with Sabrina Bosserman
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After 6 years working as a Navy nuclear engineer, Sabrina Bosserman decided to pursue her true passion for tiny living by building skoolies. What's a skoolie? It's a converted school bus! As a certified NOAH builder and tiny house expert, she now works with her husband to build safe and reliable homes for those wanting to navigate the road less tra…
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Starting from an engineering background, Ben Chan has worked for over 10 years in the Management Consulting space delivering value in various industries and departments, developing a niche in project management and strategy delivery. Ben is a collaborative project leader specializing in enabling teams and organizations to execute their projects mor…
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We Don't Yet Know What We Don't Yet Know, Bridges Learning System with Dr Katrina Martin and Kat Harhai
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Lou interviews Katrina and Kat from the Bridges Learning System. On the same journey as Lou, moving away from behaviourism and towards neurodiversity affirming practices, these two clever women have created a wonderful curriculum for neurodivergent children. The "Insight Sprites" take children through an affirming process where they discover neurod…
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There's no one alive who doesn't carry baggage. Yes, even you. It might be the pain of the past that has followed you around for years—even decades. It could be current problems looming over you that seem impossible to shake. Baggage comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Baggage has different names and labels. Regardless, it's heavy. And it's a d…
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Autistic Adjectives and an I CAN Attitude with Chris Varney
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Finally the wonderful Chris Varney is on the podcast! Lou and Chris talk about the foundation of the I CAN Network, Chris's life growing up, self acceptance and development of Autistic identity and how he learned that it's more important to be proud of what you CAN do than what you CAN'T! If you haven't checked out the I CAN Network for the Autisti…
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Rob eulogizes this fascinating and deeply flawed man. Even in death, Frank has some surprises up his sleeve. Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part8 — Follow: twitter.com/squarepegpod • facebook.com/squarepegpod Credits: squarepegpodcast.com/credits Please share with a friend! Thank you for listening.…
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Because of what happened in Berlin, Rob’s mission changes. He races against the clock of Frank’s cancer to bring reconciliation. As Frank dies, they find something better. Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part7 — Follow: twitter.com/squarepegpod • facebook.com/squarepegpod Credits: squarepegpodcast.com/credits…
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Rob brings Frank to Berlin to be evaluated by Dr. Michael Linden, a renowned psychiatrist who developed the concept of post-traumatic embitterment disorder. It’s a revelatory session. Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part6 — Follow: twitter.com/squarepegpod • facebook.com/squarepegpod Credits: squarepegpodcast.com/credits…
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His story in shambles, Rob has to figure out how to proceed. But a fortuitous tip suggests a clue to learning who Frank really is. Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part5 — Follow: twitter.com/squarepegpod • facebook.com/squarepegpod Credits: squarepegpodcast.com/creditsPor LUSID48
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Moment of truth: Rob and his team attempts to track down and meet the dreaded John Carver, Frank’s brother. It doesn’t go as expected. Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part4 — Follow: twitter.com/squarepegpod • facebook.com/squarepegpod Credits: squarepegpodcast.com/creditsPor LUSID48
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The investigation runs into problems. Rob uncovers conflicting evidence, and John, Frank’s brother, won’t reply to a request to be interviewed. To top it off, Frank seems to have a change of heart about the whole thing. What the hell is going on? Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part3 — Follow: twitter.com/squarepegpod • facebook.com/squarepegpod C…
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Despite a lack of journalistic experience and the bewilderment of his wife and friends, Rob travels overseas to investigate. After struggling through Frank’s legal documents and left-side driving, he gets some local help and tracks down a source who deepens the mystery of Frank’s story. Transcript: squarepegpodcast.com/part2 — Follow: twitter.com/s…
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How did an American suburban dad end up officiating a funeral in Scunthorpe, England, for a man he’d only known a short while? Because of a typo. Flashback two years, as Rob Collins learns the bizarre story of Frank Carver, a vengeful British provocateur on a decades-long mission to have his brother imprisoned for allegedly stabbing out his left ey…
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Truth in identity and intuition with Deepshikha Sairam
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Deepshikha Sairam is a Spiritual Mentor for High Achieving Entrepreneurs helping them move from chaotic to centered by quieting their internal self-critic and connecting to their highest self-expression. She uses a delicious mix of Spiritual Tools, Energy work and Coaching Practices to help them match their inner state to their outer reality while …
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After a mistyped email address connects them, an American suburban dad gets sucked into the bizarre world of a vengeful, one-eyed British curmudgeon who’s been on a decades-long mission to have his brother imprisoned. It’s a bizarrely heartfelt story about bitterness, family secrets, and the things we bury in the past. Learn more at squarepegpodcas…
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Dancing in the Grey with entrepreneurial educator, Peter Hutton
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If you think you can help the Future Schools Alliance with a financial donation, to create a new education system that will be able to teach our Square Pegs, please go to this link and donate now! https://www.mycause.com.au/p/281370/lets-build-a-new-model-of-schooling?fbclid=IwAR0OUiQWRHjSdhgw4cDbEny3ybz9Cwhi2vRaB98D9sDFbo-Q2ENFpwALYj0 Lou and Pete…
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