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AUG 19

Motherhood in the Middle of Heartbreak with Makena Lautner

Send a message direct to Emily Grief and joy don’t live in separate worlds, they often share the same heartbeat. Emily sits down with her dear friend Makena Lautner Moore to talk about love, loss, motherhood, and the power of showing up for one another. From meeting her husband Jake at Belmont University, to navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy, including the devastating experience of miscarriage, Makena shares her story with raw honesty. Together, she and Emily discuss how to support someone through loss, the beauty of authentic community, and the bittersweet journey of expecting a rainbow baby while still grieving the one who’s gone. It’s an intimate, moving conversation about the sacred space where grief and joy coexist. Listen For: 8:29 How Makena first discovered Emily’s story 15:57 The heartbreaking loss of Makena’s second pregnancy 18:46 How friends and community can truly show up in grief 24:05 Naming Daisy: honoring the baby they lost 26:41 Navigating joy and grief in a new pregnancy CONNECT WITH GUEST: MAKENA LAUTNER MOORE Instagram | TikTok CONTACT EMILY: Instagram | Website

Aug 19

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47 min
4D AGO

Is the Future of Self Storage AI + Franchise Systems?

Send us a text Want to future-proof your storage business? It starts with systems, scale—and a bit of AI. Scott Meyers welcomes Steve Raposa from Mini Mall Storage Properties, who shares his unique journey from military service to hospitality and finally to becoming a key player in the self-storage world. They explore how franchise systems and hospitality efficiency directly translate into scalable, streamlined self-storage operations. From the impact of AI on underwriting and marketing to the importance of charitable giving and personal growth, this episode dives deep into what it means to run and scale a modern storage business in a data-driven world WHAT TO LISTEN FOR 4:12 Franchise Thinking in Self Storage 7:08 Can AI Make Storage Smarter? 12:16 Zoning, Data, and the AI Revolution 14:40 AI's Impact on Labor and Marketing 18:32 Giving Back: Veterans & St. Jude Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH STEVEN RAPOSA LinkedIn | Mini Mall Storage CONNECT WITH US Website | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.

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23 min
JUL 22

Forest Blakk's Journey From Pain to Purpose

Send a message direct to Emily What do you say to your younger self when the scars still linger? Emily Cave Boit sits down with singer-songwriter Forest Blakk for an unfiltered conversation about childhood trauma, mental health, survival, redemption, and the healing power of music. Forest shares his turbulent past, the painful weight of fame, and the layers of grief and accountability he continues to navigate. Emily and Forest explore love after loss, the silent battles we carry, and why sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply stay for one more day. Listen For: 2:01 Full circle moment: Emily meets Forest 12:35 Fame didn’t fix it: The myth of external validation 19:29 Viral vulnerability: The cost of honesty online 32:45 One foot on the edge: Talking suicide, survival, and songs 46:34 The song that helped Emily date again 56:14 Forest’s backstage rituals you’d never expect 58:17 What Forest would tell his five-year-old self CONNECT WITH GUEST: FOREST BLAKK Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music CONTACT EMILY: Instagram | Website

Jul 22

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1 hr
AUG 5

Realities of Surviving Widowhood

Send a message direct to Emily When your world ends in an instant, how do you begin again? Emily sits down with fellow widow Leslie Harter-Berg to talk about sudden loss, love after loss, and building a life that honors the past while embracing the present. Leslie shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her husband Ryan unexpectedly, the surreal experience of becoming a single mom overnight, and the bittersweet beauty of raising her boys with Ryan’s memory woven into their lives. Together, Emily and Leslie explore the complexities of widowhood—jealousy toward other widows’ journeys, the awkwardness of dating again, navigating anniversaries, and the healing power of humor, community, and storytelling. Listen For: 5:05 The Day Everything Changed in Palm Springs 7:21 Wearing the Widow Label for the First Time 12:44 Sudden vs. Terminal Loss: The Unexpected Emotions 20:24 Dating Again: From Fantasy to Reality 25:06 Ryan’s Birthday Tradition: A Holiday of His Favorite Things 30:35 Love After Loss Begins 37:12 Balancing Two Loves in One Heart CONNECT WITH GUEST: LESLIE HARTER-BERG Website | Instagram | TikTok | Vimeo CONTACT EMILY: Instagram | Website

Aug 5

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57 min
JUN 24

From Teen Mom to CEO: Kristina Botelho’s Story

Send a message direct to Emily How do you rebuild when life keeps knocking you down? Emily Cave Boit sits down with entrepreneur and mental health advocate Kristina Botelho. Kristina opens up about the raw and real moments that shaped her—from teen motherhood and addiction in her family, to founding a thriving plant-based restaurant brand and adopting her newborn niece overnight. Through grief, growth, and grace, Kristina shares how her darkest moments became the foundation for her purpose. Listen For: 2:07 Pregnant at 15 and Growing Up Fast 8:14 How Health Issues Sparked KB & Co 13:24 Her Son’s Honesty Changed Everything 17:59 Opening Day Doubts and Hustle 25:46 The Call That Brought a Baby 30:38 Edmonton Shows Up Overnight 39:00 Losing Her Sister to Overdose 1:00:13 Healing, Psychedelics, and Forgiveness CONNECT WITH GUEST: KRISTINA BOTELHO Instagram | KB & Co | LinkedIn CONTACT EMILY: Instagram | Website

Jun 24

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1h 14m
AUG 20

Safety Revolution Sparked by Bellingham Explosion

Send us a text What does it take to turn unimaginable tragedy into a global movement for safety? Mike Sullivan sits down with Carl Weimer, former executive director and current advisor to the Pipeline Safety Trust, to revisit the devastating 1999 pipeline explosion in Bellingham, Washington. Carl shares his unlikely journey from environmental nonprofit leader to one of the most influential safety advocates in the pipeline industry. Together, they explore the ripple effects of that tragic day, the formation of the Pipeline Safety Trust, the evolution of public engagement, and the ongoing challenges in pipeline safety across North America. It’s a powerful conversation about accountability, transformation, and the lives behind the headlines. Listen For: 2:03 - Unlikely Advocate 7:03 - The Day Bellingham Exploded 18:47 - $4 Million and a Mission 33:10 - Pushing Industry to Be Better 55:27 - Where Do We Go From Here? Connect with guest Carl Weimer LinkedIn | Pipeline Safety Trust Follow The Safety Moment via Utility Safety Partners X | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook Got an episode idea? info@utilitysafety.ca

Aug 20

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1h 4m
AUG 19

Cold Play… Legal Hot Mess

Send us a text What happens when a private moment becomes a global spectacle? In this episode of Beneath the Law, Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele break down the infamous “Coldplay kiss cam” scandal that captivated the internet and derailed two high-profile careers. With sharp legal insight and a touch of dry humour, they explore the complex web of privacy rights, defamation claims, employment law, and the darker side of public voyeurism. From jumbotrons and digital fine print to shareholder liability and HR consequences, this conversation turns a 15-second viral moment into a masterclass on how the law intersects with modern morality, public shaming, and digital exposure. Listen For 4:46 When Private Goes Public 10:18 Privacy at a Public Event? 17:56 The Legal Weight of a Ticket 29:49 Public Schadenfreude and Power 33:41 Shareholder Lawsuits on the Horizon? Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Contact Us Gardiner Roberts website | Gavin email | Stephen email

Aug 19

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34 min
AUG 11

The Human Side of Smart Storage

Send us a text Can AI truly replace the human touch in self-storage? Scott Meyers welcomes Mason Levy, founder of Swivl, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming customer engagement across the self-storage industry. From its surprising roots in healthcare and cannabis tech to powering over 4,700 self-storage facilities today, Swivl is revolutionizing the contact center model with its AI-driven platform. The conversation dives deep into conversational AI, human-in-the-loop systems, future-proofing tech stacks, and why personalization still matters in an automated world WHAT TO LISTEN FOR 0:56 The Accidental Storage Tech Founder 5:48 What Makes Swivl Different From Just Another Chatbot? 10:31 Smarter Gate Codes & SMS: Real-Life Use Cases 20:59 Swivl’s Future: Voice AI, Contact Center Suite & More 32:55 The Human Side of Storage: Why Empathy Still Wins Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH MASON LEVY LinkedIn | Swivl CONNECT WITH US Website | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.

Aug 11

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42 min
AUG 18

Relief Rally Ahead and What It Means for YOU

Send us a text Is the economy heading for a soft landing… or a “touch-and-go”? Scott Meyers is joined with economist Mark Vitner, to unpack why commercial real estate got overpriced during the low-rate era, how self-storage cap rates often move differently from other asset classes, and what falling market rates plus clearer tariff policy could mean for deals ahead. Vitner flags a likely 75 bps easing path and a housing cool-stress-relief scenario (mortgages in the 6–6.5% band), with meaningful improvement showing up around April next year. He also maps migration winners (Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia; continued heat in Dallas, Houston, Miami, Charlotte, Raleigh) and why that churn is good for storage—plus practical advice for operators and new investors alike. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR 7:01 How ultra-low rates inflated CRE values 8:40 Why self-storage cap rates can buck the trend 13:55 Vitner’s “touch-and-go” landing and 75 bps roadmap 27:51 Florida’s out-migration—and the Carolinas surge 29:28 Today’s hottest metros for storage demand Leave a positive rating for this podcast with one click CONNECT WITH MARK VITNER LinkedIn | Website CONNECT WITH US Website | You Tube | Facebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram Follow so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple or Spotify.

Aug 18

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35 min
AUG 12

Rebranding a Country

What does it take to rebrand an entire nation? Not just a logo or slogan—but the name itself. Gökhan Yücel helped lead the campaign to officially shift the international name from Turkey to Türkiye. It’s a move that goes far beyond semantics—touching diplomacy, identity, and global perception. Gökhan pulls back the curtain on how such a monumental change has been communicated to the world and why it matters more than most of us think. But this conversation goes even deeper. From repositioning Türkiye as the “nexus of the world” instead of merely a bridge between East and West, to attracting the next generation of global investors, to reshaping the way governments confront disinformation and how strategic storytelling can reshape the image of an entire country. Listen For 3:06 Renaming a country… where do you even start? 6:53 How “country as brand” became a global strategy 9:42 “Hype is the new narrative” 13:57 Branding Türkiye for audiences in the West 16:33 From SEO to AEO — marketing in the AI era 18:15 Answer to Last Episode’s Question from Guest Bill Welser IV Guest: Gökhan Yücel, Campaign Designer Hello Türkiye Country Rebranding Campaign Email | X | LinkedIn Hello Türkiye Campaign (YouTube) Türkiye Century Campaign (Official Site) Stories and Strategies Website Curzon Public Relations Website Apply to be a guest on the podcast Connect with us LinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | Pinterest Request a transcript of this episode Support the show

Aug 12

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25 min

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