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Marketing specialist Corey Walker breaks down social media marketing, tools, and strategies for your business in today's episode. Corey is the co-author of Instagram for Business for Dummies, and President of The Marketing Specialist, a social media agency. She has over 20 years experience in marketing and is based in El Dorado Hills, CA. Her passion is in the digital space, and she loves helping businesses achieve their marketing goals using platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Corey’s new book, Instagram for Business for Dummies is available at your favorite retailer or the link below. For more information about Corey, you can visit her website at TheMarketingSpecialist.com. Instagram For Business For Dummies * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Homer Hickam is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Rocket Boys, which was adapted into the popular October Sky movie. But Homer’s much more than a rocket boy, as he describes in this interesting podcast. He’s been a writer since grade school, a Vietnam veteran, a former coal miner, a scuba instructor, an avid amateur paleontologist, and a retired engineer. For more information about Homer, visit his website at HomerHickam.com. His latest book, Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator is available at your favorite retailer or the link below:             * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Ever wonder what a mysterious object is in the sky? In this episode Dean Regas, the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory, discusses popular things to see in the night sky and how to see them. Dean's also the co-host of Star Gazers on PBS, as well as author of two books, “Facts from Space!” and “100 Things to see in the Night Sky”. Dean is a contributing editor to Sky & Telescope magazine and Astronomy magazine, and has written more than 120 astronomy articles for the Cincinnati Enquirer and blogs for the Huffington Post. He’s also been a frequent guest on NPR’s Science Friday, been featured in the New York Times and hosts an astronomy podcast along with Anna Hehman called “Looking Up”. Dean’s books, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky and Facts from Space! are available at your favorite retailer or the links below:           * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Andrew Hyatt is the writer and director of the new movie Paul, Apostle of Christ. This movie stars Jim Caviezel from The Passion of the Christ, and James Faulkner from Game of Thrones. In this interview Andrew takes us behind the scenes to discuss what it was like working with these professionals, and how his team was able to bring ancient Rome and Paul's story back to life with a budget of $5 million and only 23 days to shoot.  The latest edition of incredibly popular Christian movies, this movie portrays the powerful story of how Luke risks his life to visit Paul, who is held captive in a Roman prison, and how together they struggle against a determined emperor to spread their message about Christ to the world. Paul, Apostle Of Christ * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Christian Davenport recently released his book “The Space Barons”, the story of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Quest to colonize the cosmos. Chris has been a staff writer at The Washington Post since 2000 and currently covers the space and defense industries for the financial desk. He is a recipient of the Peabody award for his work on veterans with traumatic brain injury and has been on reporting teams that were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize three times. Chris’ new book “The Space Barons” is out now and available online or at your favorite bookstore. For more information about Chris or to read his other articles, please visit WashingtonPost.com. Intro audio courtesy Blue Origin * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Tim Fernholz is the author of “Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race”.  For this new book, Tim obtained exclusive access to top executives at SpaceX, including Elon Musk himself, as well as at Blue Origin, NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Orbital ATK and Virgin Galactic. Tim lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is a reporter at Quartz Media, where he covers space, the economy and geopolitics. Tim’s new book “Rocket Billionaires” is out now and available at your favorite retailer or at Amazon.com. For more information about Tim or to read his other articles, please visit qz.com. Intro audio courtesy SpaceX * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Executive producers Kevin Burns and Jon Jashni discuss the reboot of Lost in Space that premiered on April 13, 2018. This Netflix Original series features 10 episodes as it traces the story of the Robinson family as they try to survive in hostile space after their ship is thrown off course. This behind-the-scenes discussion covers the thoughts behind the reboot, including the new robot, the special effects, and the notorious Dr. Smith. Have you seen the new series yet? Share your comments with us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/onlinecoffeebreak/. Here's a link to the original series: Lost in Space: The Complete Original Series [Blu-ray] * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Kari Byron has had an amazingly strong presence in the world of reality-based science television. She is best known as a host on Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, but went on to host and produce other shows including The White Rabbit Project, Thrill Factor and Positive Energy. She’s about to release her new book called Crash Test Girl. In this episode Kari discusses her background with Mythbusters, her inspiration for her new book, her family and even her cameo on an episode of The Orville.   Kari's book Crash Test Girl can be ordered (or preordered before May 8, 2018) at Amazon here. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Kassie Alnwick is a certified personal trainer, nutritional advisor and empowerment speaker, with more than 28 years in the fitness industry. She’s had a highly successful career as a top international bodybuilder, finishing as the top U.S. competitor at the Arnold Classic in 2015. A self-described “Hockey mom”, Kassie has been running her business called “Produce with a Pro” for the past ten years. Kassie trains not only athletes, but anyone looking to improve their health, wealth and well-being to create a LIFE ON FIRE! Kassie offers an online coaching program, virtual one-on-one personal training, contest stage presentation, and a workshop entitled “LIFE ON FIRE”, a three-part workshop focused on how to think, move and fuel. For more information, you can visit her website at https://kassiealnwick.blog. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Captain Scott Kelly, a retired NASA astronaut, is a veteran of four space flights. He commanded three expeditions to the International Space Station and he spent 520 days living in space, including 340 consecutive days, the single longest space mission of an American Astronaut. He's recently released his memoir entitled “Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery.” In this episode Scott discusses  his amazing experience and his inspiration for achieving goals that are quite literally out of this world.     To learn more about Scott's book Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery, and his incredible experiences visit his website at www.scottkelly.com. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Dr. Story Musgrave is an American physician and a retired NASA astronaut. He has seven graduate degrees in math, computers, chemistry, medicine, physiology, literature, and psychology. Story was a part-time trauma surgeon during his 30-year astronaut career. He flew on six space flights, performing the first shuttle space walk on Challenger's first flight, was a pilot on an astronomy mission, conducted two classified Department of Defense missions, was the lead space walker on the Hubble telescope repair, and on his last flight, he operated an electronic chip manufacturing satellite on Columbia. Story was the only astronaut to fly on all five space shuttles: Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavour and Columbia. Story offers several of his books, as well as his DVDs and CDs on his website, including his book, “Story, The Way of Water”. He also shares his incredible photography from a T-38, as well as Australia from space. To learn more, visit his website at StoryMusgrave.com. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

As a Navy Seal, Jesse was part of the first unit deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. He's learned combat tactics in South American jungles, mountainous European terrains, and Middle Eastern deserts. After his retirement as a Navy Seal, Jesse went on to serve as a diplomatic security contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan until 2014. Nowadays, he trains businesses, schools, and churches on how to respond to an active shooter crisis. His company, Poseidon Experience, also offers firearms training using simulation technology, allowing individuals to focus on safety and accuracy. In this episode Jesse discusses how businesses and employees can prepare themselves in the event of an active shooter in the workplace. To learn more about Jesse's services, you can visit his company's website at http://www.poseidonexperience.com. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Kimberly Donovan runs a YouTube channel where she offers tips on exercising, eating right, and achieving goals in both business and at home. She also shares her experiences on Instagram @fight.thegoodfight. In this episode Kimberly discusses some of her tips for how to keep in shape when work and our daily life get a bit overwhelming. To learn more about “Fighting The Good Fight” as well as for free workouts and healthy recipes, be sure to visit Kim on her YouTube channel and Instagram @fight.thegoodfight. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

April Yvette is an award-winning entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, author, trainer and innovator. She has been featured on ABC's Shark Tank, Fox News, NBC's Daytime, the Los Angeles Times and much more. April's YouTube channel has nearly one million viewers. In this episode April shares her story and offers tips on how to get unstuck and reach your goals in business and in life. To learn more or to download a copy of April's eBook, “A 20-Year Relentless Climb To Success Reveals Seven Lifechanging Truths”, visit AprilYvette.com. * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

Greg Cross is the Founder and CEO and CCM, a marketing agency based in Greenfield, Indiana, located just outside of Indianapolis. Since 2007, CCM has been serving businesses and non-profits by offering web design, branding, marketing, social media management, and SEO services. Greg is also the owner of Selfie Mouse, another company he founded in 2016 which offers personalized photo props. In this episode Greg discusses how to use Instagram for small businesses. To learn more, visit http://crosscreativemarketing.com/instagram-seminar or https://www.facebook.com/crosscreative/ * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe * Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com