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ABOUT SPONGEBOB BINGEPANTSTake a deep dive down to Bikini Bottom with this official SpongeBob SquarePantscompanion podcast from Nickelodeon. Hosts Frankie Grande (Henry Danger) and Hector Navarro (Nickelodeon Animation Podcast) love SpongeBob SquarePants. That's why they've decided to rewatch the entire series, starting all the way back to the iconic first episode. Each week, Frankie and Hector have hilarious conversations, and interview special guests from voice actors to veteran artists, uncovering behind-the-scenes secrets about everyone's favorite sea sponge. SpongeBob BingePantsis a weekly celebration of all things absorbent and yellow and porous!Episodes here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-spongebob-bingepants-86469433/ABOUT FRANKIE GRANDEFrankie Grande (born January 24, 1983) is an American dancer, singer, actor, television host, producer, and YouTuber. He is the brother of Ariana Grande.On Nickelodeon, he plays the role of Frankini in Henry Danger, The Adventures of Kid Danger and Danger Force. He also guest starred on All That and Unfiltered.ABOUT HECTOR NAVARROHector Navarro is a self-described "cartoon nerd" who has lived and breathed animation his entire life. He's a host on Geek & Sundry Twitch channel, as well as co-host of Cineverse on Hyper RPG. He also plays Captain Rafael Martinez on Shield of Tomorrow. .Hailing from San Diego, Calif., Hector has a degree in Media Arts and Animation from The Art Institute of California, and is a former Nickelodeon intern. Hector has worked as a visual effects artists on such films as The Avengers, Iron Man 3, and the Shrek movies. His preferred method of bending is water and his favourite characters include Angelica from Rugrats and Leo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

ABOUT TRUE: THE FOUR SEASONS OF JACKIE ROBINSONThe year 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. It also marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most significant moments of the 20th century - Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in major league baseball. Rightfully, much has been written about Jackie Robinson. To commemorate these two significant anniversaries, acclaimed author Kostya Kennedy has written the most interesting and unique biography of Jackie to date in his new book, TRUE: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson (St. Martin's Press, on sale April 12, 2022, $29.99).Whereas all-time greats like Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio captured the eye of fans everywhere, Jackie Robinson became the epitome of a new America. It was not just that he opened doors for black Americans to play major league baseball. Rather, his reach extended to black Americans being able to participate in other sports. And more importantly, beyond the fields of play he helped open doors and shine a light on black people in non-athletic professions. With each accomplishment on the baseball diamond - and, indeed, for years after his career ended - he became an important national figure who spoke and wrote eloquently about racial injustice and inequality.What makes this book unique? Instead of day-to-day accounts of Jackie's first year breaking the color line, or a recap of his legendary career, TRUE examines Robinson's impact on sport and society from the lens of four non-consecutive transformative years of his life:1946 - his first year playing in the minor leagues with the Montreal Royals1949 - the year he won the Most Valuable Player Award in his third season with the Brooklyn Dodgers1956 - his final season in major league baseball, when he played valiantly despite his physical struggle with diabetes1972 - the year of his untimely passingThrough vivid prose and interviews with Robinson's family, players, and fans who witnessed and felt his impact, the author offers a new look at Jackie Robinson: the player, father, husband, and just as importantly, civil rights hero. To this date, half a century since his passing, his widow, Rachel, and the Robinson family continue to receive myriad letters expressing admiration for Robinson's courage in the face of the racial animosity he endured while playing. What's more, they express admiration and thanks for what Jackie did and meant to them as they carved out their own lives and careers, achieving respect and accomplishments in a country that seemed to be closed off for so many.TRUE will establish a new view on the life of Jackie Robinson in ways not even the most devout fans of his amazing career considered. Kostya Kennedy's previous books on the complicated life of Pete Rose and the meaning of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak both shone a new light on these players. He has done it again with the most interesting and unique take yet written on the life and meaning of Jackie Robinson.ABOUT KOSTYA KENNEDYKostya Kennedy is an editorial director at Dotdash Meredith, and former senior writer at Sports Illustrated. He is a New York Times bestselling author of 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports (runner up for the 2012 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing) and Pete Rose: An American Dilemma. Both won the Casey Award for Best Baseball Book of the Year. He has taught at Columbia and NYU, and lives with his wife and children in Westchester County, NY.PRAISE FOR TRUE"This is a marvelous addition to the library on the ever-important, ever-enigmatic Jackie Robinson, one of the towering figures in the Civil Rights Movement. Kennedy has given us four remarkable 'snapshots' of Jackie at this most brave and vulnerable moment." --Ken Burns, filmmaker"True is a captivating...

Shemaiah, Pastor Brenda White Green, Pastor Kevin Green and Elder Frederick Frank Dernbach - 100 or Nothing Series: Timothy 2:24-26 "Be Humble" 2 Timothy 2:24-2624 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.Elder Frederick Frank Dernbach - But God International MinistriesRecovering your Harvest of Grace Outreach Ministry is focused on those on the margins of society—homeless individuals and prisoners. It was founded in 2009 by Pastor Brenda White Green. Her husband, Pastor Kevin Green, is a cofounder of the ministry.Pastors Brenda and Kevin are dedicated to meeting the needs of others before their own. Together, they go into the world to spread the Word of God and bring hope to the people who need it most. For instance, one of their main initiatives is to give back to the army cadets—courageous individuals who have selflessly served our country.Pastor Brenda White GreenIn 1968, Pastor Brenda was born in a country town called Floydada, TX. The Lord was present in the home she lived in at all times. At the age of 33, she was called to the ministry of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX where she served others and was taught the Word of God.In 2004 in Lubbock, Pastor Brenda felt summoned by the Lord to go out into the streets and the world to feed and touch the people that are rejected by society. She made it her mission to let them know that regardless of their circumstances, Jesus loves them all the same.Pastor Brenda began travelling to different places to learn about outreach ministry. During her travels, she began getting stronger in the Word of God. Her work took her to places like: Albuquerque, NM Hobbs, NM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Midland, TX Odessa, TX Denver, CO New Orleans, LAhttps://harvestofgraceradio.com/

ABOUT AMANDA RETTKE AND HOMESTEAD RECIPESAmanda Rettke's new cookbook HOMESTEAD RECIPES: Midwestern Inspirations, Family Favorites, and Pearls of Wisdom from a Sassy Home Cook (on sale: April 12, 2022) is the PERFECT Mother's Day gift for the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, mother figures, etc. in your life.In HOMESTEAD RECIPES, Amanda (who has a combined following of 8.5m+ followers across all social platforms) shares 110 of her delicious & accessible recipes for all types of meals, with chapters for breakfast, casseroles, soups, appetizers, ground beef, chicken, pork, vegetables, salads, bars, desserts, and cookies. Some of these unmistakably Midwestern staple recipes include:. Tater Tot Hotdish. Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms. Skillet Hamburger Nachos. Buffalo Stuffed Chicken. Roasted Asparagus Puff Pastry. Zucchini Corn Chowder. Butterscotch Bars. Cream Cheese Pound Cake. And so much more (including an entire section dedicated to zucchini!)"Rettke offers the homiest of home cooking with recipes that highlight 'how fantastic and crazy the food is here in the Midwest' ... A spoonful of sugar, then several more, help the treats go down in this waistline-be-damned parade of comfort foods." -Publishers WeeklyABOUT AMANDA RETTKEAmanda began her food blogging career in October 2010 and soon discovered a passion for baking, photography, and all things sweet. Since the inception of I Am Baker, her baking Facebook page has gained more than 8.2 million followers and her Homestead Recipes page has gathered more than 6.8 million followers in only a couple years. She is the author of Surprise-Inside Cakes, which has sold more than 33,000 copies. Amanda's recipes have appeared throughout the media (including Martha Stewart's show) and have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appétit, Buzzfeed, Country Living, Delish, Epicurious, Parade, and Popsugar. She lives with her husband and five children on a 15-acre homestead outside Minneapolis, Minnesota.Homestead Recipes Book:https://www.amazon.com/Homestead-Recipes-Midwestern-Inspirations-Favorites/dp/0063008203

Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN, FAST BURN along with ten other books with millions of copies in print. His newest book, PLANT POWER, will be released in April of 2022. Dr. Smith’s detective novels, The Unspoken and Wolf Point, have been picked up for an upcoming television series. He served as the solo host of the nationally syndicated Emmy award-winning television show, THE DOCTORS, and is a longtime medical contributor to The Rachael Ray Show. His podcast, Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith, is popular and informative. He served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1's highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club. He is the creator and founder of the national health initiatives The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile. Dr. Smith is the former medical correspondent for NBC News Network and NewsChannel 4 in New York, where he filed reports for NBC Nightly News and The Today Show, as well as WNBC's various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on numerous broadcasts, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, The Talk, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC, HLN, and many more. He has written for various publications, including Time, Newsweek, Men's Fitness, and the New York Daily News. He has been featured in several other publications, including People, Redbook, Details Magazine, Essence, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, for his coverage of the momentous events of September 11th, 2001. He is also very active in charitable causes. In addition, Dr. Smith has served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The New York Council for the Humanities, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity.Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master's in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education, graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Social Media:Twitter: @DrIanSmith Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith Websites: www.shredlife.com and www.doctoriansmith.com Podcast: https://www.meanolelionmedia.com/

Content provided by Recovering your Harvest of Grace OutreachCalled to Lead by Serving OthersRecovering your Harvest of Grace Outreach Ministry is focused on those on the margins of society—homeless individuals and prisoners. It was founded in 2009 by Pastor Brenda White Green. Her husband, Pastor Kevin Green, is a cofounder of the ministry.Pastors Brenda and Kevin are dedicated to meeting the needs of others before their own. Together, they go into the world to spread the Word of God and bring hope to the people who need it most. For instance, one of their main initiatives is to give back to the army cadets—courageous individuals who have selflessly served our country.Pastor Brenda White GreenIn 1968, Pastor Brenda was born in a country town called Floydada, TX. The Lord was present in the home she lived in at all times. At the age of 33, she was called to the ministry of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX where she served others and was taught the Word of God.In 2004 in Lubbock, Pastor Brenda felt summoned by the Lord to go out into the streets and the world to feed and touch the people that are rejected by society. She made it her mission to let them know that regardless of their circumstances, Jesus loves them all the same.Pastor Brenda began travelling to different places to learn about outreach ministry. During her travels, she began getting stronger in the Word of God. Her work took her to places like: Albuquerque, NM Hobbs, NM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Midland, TX Odessa, TX Denver, CO New Orleans, LAhttps://harvestofgraceradio.com/

Nita Sweeney is the award-winning wellness author of the running and mental health memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink and co-creator of the writing journal, You Should Be Writing: A Journal of Inspiration & Instruction to Keep Your Pen Moving. Her upcoming book, Make Every Move a Meditation (available for preorder), was featured in the Wall Street Journal. A certified meditation leader, mental health advocate, ultramarathoner, and former assistant to writing practice originator Natalie Goldberg, Nita founded the groups Mind, Mood, and Movement to support well-being through meditation, exercise, and writing practice, and The Writer’s Mind, to share using writing practice to produce publishable work. Nita also publishes the writing resource newsletter, Write Now Columbus. Nita lives in central Ohio with her husband, Ed, and their yellow Labrador retriever, Scarlet. Download your free copy of Nita’s eBook Three Ways to Heal Your Mind.https://nitasweeney.com/https://nitasweeney.com/about-the-book/

Shemaiah and Pastor Kevin Green starts a new mini segment: 100 or NothingThis series is about a 10 minute segment where Shemaiah will ask Pastor Kevin Green about a scripture in the Bible and discuss in a way that is relatable to the younger generation. Please share and we hope you find this inspiring and uplifting."God's Protection"Proverbs 2:6-8New International Version6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.7 He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,8 for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.Kevin GreenCalled to Lead by Serving OthersRecovering your Harvest of Grace Outreach Ministry is focused on those on the margins of society—homeless individuals and prisoners. It was founded in 2009 by Pastor Brenda White Green. Her husband, Pastor Kevin Green, is a cofounder of the ministry.Pastors Brenda and Kevin are dedicated to meeting the needs of others before their own. Together, they go into the world to spread the Word of God and bring hope to the people who need it most. For instance, one of their main initiatives is to give back to the army cadets—courageous individuals who have selflessly served our country.Pastor Brenda White GreenIn 1968, Pastor Brenda was born in a country town called Floydada, TX. The Lord was present in the home she lived in at all times. At the age of 33, she was called to the ministry of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX where she served others and was taught the Word of God.In 2004 in Lubbock, Pastor Brenda felt summoned by the Lord to go out into the streets and the world to feed and touch the people that are rejected by society. She made it her mission to let them know that regardless of their circumstances, Jesus loves them all the same.Pastor Brenda began travelling to different places to learn about outreach ministry. During her travels, she began getting stronger in the Word of God. Her work took her to places like: Albuquerque, NM Hobbs, NM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Midland, TX Odessa, TX Denver, CO New Orleans, LAhttps://harvestofgraceradio.com

Rich Kozak is rocket fuel for people who want their Brand to impact others’ lives; Rich is the sage voice of IMPACT DRIVEN BRANDING. Today, Rich’s companies, RichBrands and IMPACT DRIVEN Publishing, guide and activate individuals and businesses who are determined to make significant impacts on other people, to make their brand uniquely come alive, to build a strong platform for their business or personal brand, and to help them step into living their purpose.Rich co-authored the best-selling book: ELEVATE: Raise Your Life and Business to a Higher Level, the 2020 release: IMPACT: Where Passion and Purpose Makes A Difference and the best-selling book just released in March 2021: VISIBILITY: Success Stories from Elite Leaders Making an Impact From the Stage.Rich’s new book: IMPACT DRIVEN BRANDING: 7 Steps to Ensure YOUR Brand Impacts People’s Lives, and The World insightfully shares the process of Making Your Brand Come Alive and Attract, and it does it in step-wise, “How-To” content, just like Rich shares in his workshop intensives and his powerful online events.Founder & CEO of RichBrands and IMPACT DRIVEN Publishing, Rich brings 44 years of experience Defining & Launching Brands, then Marketing them.As a Certified Global Branding Consultant with partners worldwide, Rich defined brands and their language for companies impacting 100’s of industries.He took a “radical sabbatical” from his high-intensity career to reshape his life and to cook for his wife of 44 years at his “Brand Ranch,” during which Rich worked and studied to become a Certified Trainer of Neuro-Linguistics Programming and TimeLine, as well as a Certified Master of Training.Today Rich chooses to share with you possibilities he sees in YOUR Brand and how to achieve them. He multiplies your insight about how your Brand creates Impact, and you will feel it first- hand as he accelerates people toward their desired Brand and toward their true purpose.Email Rick@RichBrands.org (ask for book bonus)https://richbrands.orgBranding FAQ videos:http://thebrandyouwillbecome.com

Content provided by Recovering your Harvest of Grace OutreachCalled to Lead by Serving OthersRecovering your Harvest of Grace Outreach Ministry is focused on those on the margins of society—homeless individuals and prisoners. It was founded in 2009 by Pastor Brenda White Green. Her husband, Pastor Kevin Green, is a cofounder of the ministry.Pastors Brenda and Kevin are dedicated to meeting the needs of others before their own. Together, they go into the world to spread the Word of God and bring hope to the people who need it most. For instance, one of their main initiatives is to give back to the army cadets—courageous individuals who have selflessly served our country.Pastor Brenda White GreenIn 1968, Pastor Brenda was born in a country town called Floydada, TX. The Lord was present in the home she lived in at all times. At the age of 33, she was called to the ministry of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX where she served others and was taught the Word of God.In 2004 in Lubbock, Pastor Brenda felt summoned by the Lord to go out into the streets and the world to feed and touch the people that are rejected by society. She made it her mission to let them know that regardless of their circumstances, Jesus loves them all the same.Pastor Brenda began travelling to different places to learn about outreach ministry. During her travels, she began getting stronger in the Word of God. Her work took her to places like: Albuquerque, NM Hobbs, NM Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Midland, TX Odessa, TX Denver, CO New Orleans, LAhttps://harvestofgraceradio.com/

Pastor Vera McEwen is incredibly excited to give an open welcome to all at Love God Ministries! An online community where all truly are welcome, Pastor Vera embodies the Love of Christ through witness and discipleship. She founded Love God Ministries because conversations with people revealed a need for a community of believers where it does not matter how you look but recognize that you are a child of God.Pastor Vera has been teaching and preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God for over 30 years. Her primary emphasis is spreading God's Love by providing pastoral care, preaching God's Loving Word, teaching God's Light-Filled Word, and implementing God's Living relational group architecture via in home communities.She is currently reviewing the prospects of a doctorate in religious studies with an emphasis on Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic as encouraged by her professors at seminary. In addition to her vocation as Pastor she ministers as a certified professional and personal coach.With God's help, she implements 1 Thessalonians 5.11, motivating people to be and do their very best by building one another up. Pastor Vera is a joyous, ever singing sister in Christ who after years of being pursued by God, stopped running and answered the call, halleluiah, הַלְלוּיָהhttps://www.lovegod-ministries.org/

ABOUT AMERICAN REBOOTFrom former Republican Congressman and CIA Officer Will Hurd, a bold political playbook for America rooted in the timeless ideals of bipartisanship, inclusivity, and democratic values.It's getting harder to get big things done in America. The gears of our democracy have been mucked up by political nonsense. To meet the era-defining challenges of the 21st century, our country needs a reboot.In American Reboot, Hurd, called "the future of the GOP" by Politico, provides a clear-eyed path forward for America grounded by what Hurd calls pragmatic idealism-a concept forged from enduring American values to achieve what is actually achievable.Hurd takes on five seismic problems facing a country in crisis: the Republican Party's failure to present a principled vision for the future; the lack of honest leadership in Washington, DC; income inequality that threatens the livelihood of millions of Americans; US economic and military dominance that is no longer guaranteed; and how technological change in the next thirty years will make the advancements of the last thirty years look trivial. Hurd has seen these challenges up close. A child of interracial parents in South Texas, Hurd survived the back alleys of dangerous places as a CIA officer. He carried that experience into three terms in Congress, where he was, for a time, the House's only Black Republican, representing a 71 percent Latino swing district in Texas that runs along 820 miles of US-Mexico border. As a cyber security executive and innovation crusader, Hurd has worked with entrepreneurs on the cutting edge of technology to anticipate the shockwaves of the future.Hurd draws on his remarkable experience to present an inspiring guide for America. He outlines how the Republican party can look like America by appealing to the middle, not the edges. He maps out how leaders should inspire rather than fearmonger. He forges a domestic policy based on the idea that prosperity should be a product of empowering people, not the government. He articulates a foreign policy where our enemies fear us and our friends love us. And lastly, he charts a forceful path forward for America's technological future.We all know we can do better. It's time to hit "ctrl alt del" and start the American Reboot.ABOUT WILL HURDWill Hurd is a former member of Congress, cybersecurity executive, and officer in the CIA. For two decades he's been involved in the most pressing national security issues challenging the country whether it was overseas in dangerous places, boardrooms of international businesses or the halls of Congress. Will is a native of San Antonio and graduate of Texas A&M University. He is a trustee of the German Marshall Fund, board member of OpenAI, and managing director at Allen & Company. Find out more at WillBHurd.com.

David R. Edwards worked his way through school, eventually achieving an MBA in Healthcare Administration.  He served mostly lower income people on 3 continents over the last 35 years and is familiar with the challenges and unfairness of life.  In 2018 while working with doctors, dentists, counselors, nurses, community health workers, and others he had an epiphany.  The core challenge most people have is to generate the personal drive to direct their own life, enduring principles to guide, and the most current science-based tools to assist them through a bumpy and messy life.  His first book “New You! Who Knew?” is an attempt to put in writing an easy to digest and implement guide that builds confidence, esteem, and self-compassion in balance. David lives in the Western U.S. with Linda, his wife of 36 years and their Golden Retriever, Jasper. Dave and Linda have 2 grown daughters.David Edwards, Author of New You! Who Knew? www.davidredwards.comFounder of HVASF www.hvasf.com

ABOUT ZACK HAMPLE AND ZACK HAMPLE VS THE WORLDZack Hample has snagged more baseballs in the stands at major league stadiums than anyone, including Mike Trout's 1st career home run and Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit. He's been to 61 different Major League stadiumsHample is a full-time YouTuber with more than a million followers across social media and has made countless appearances on national TV, most notably "The Tonight Show" with both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. With his own Topps Baseball Card and a dedicated file of articles about him in the Hall of Fame research archives, he is more recognizable than many players and regularly gets approached by fans seeking selfies and autographs. He has also written three books - How to Snag Major League Baseballs (Simon & Schuster), Watching Baseball Smarter (Random House), and The Baseball (Random House).Hample holds half a dozen world records on classic arcade video games, and in 2013 he broke another record by catching a baseball dropped 1,050 feet from a helicopter.Since 2009 Hample has used his collection and influence to raise more than $200,000 for Pitch In For Baseball & Softball, a children's charity which provides equipment to kids and communities all over the world. In addition to working with many corporate sponsors, Hample is a public speaker, has his own merch line, and runs a business called "Watch With Zack" where he takes people to games and guarantees they will catch at least one baseball.Here's the trailer for ZACK HAMPLE VS. THE WORLDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ26qJ58XcA

ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGSThe Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar is a podcast that asks the question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? The ongoing pandemic has given us all the opportunity to examine what really matters most to us and what brings us true contentment. Each week through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs (including Jennifer Fisher, Gloria Steinem, Jeopardy Champion Amy Schneider, Soccer Legends Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris, Charity Founder Christy Turlington Burns) Bobbi and Anjali uncover ways we can all learn to live more authentic, gratifying lives. Not the usual platitudes and advice, but the TRULY important stuff; the learnings and habits that anyone can take along for the ride.Episodes here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-important-things-with-92746733/The Important Things with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar is a podcast that asks the question: how can you lead a life of fulfillment? The ongoing pandemic has given us all the opportunity to examine what really matters most to us and what brings us true contentment. Each week through candid conversations with friends, thought leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs, Bobbi and Anjali are looking for ...www.iheart.comBOBBI BROWN BIOEven as a young girl, Bobbi Brown was enthralled by makeup. "I remember watching my mother apply her white eye shadow and black liner in her blue gilded bathroom--she was glamorous, but fresh-looking." And as soon as she was able to work, Bobbi raced to the small cosmetics store in town, where she got her first taste of formal training.Bobbi's education continued at Boston's Emerson College, where she earned a B.F.A. in theatrical makeup. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City to make it as a professional makeup artist. She showed her ever-growing portfolio to anyone who would look at it, slowly built up contacts and experienced the challenges typical of most freelance makeup artists trying to make it in Manhattan. But despite the ups and downs, her talent and drive earned her coveted gigs with top magazines, photographers and models. Bobbi began her collaboration with photographers Bruce Weber and Arthur Elgort for American Vogue, as well as with the late Francesco Scavullo for Cosmopolitan and Self. A seven-page spread of full-face beauty shots of supermodel Tatiana Patitz--shot by Wayne Maser--also put Bobbi's work front and center.Bobbi's big breakthrough was her first American Vogue cover. The image was shot by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier and featured the soon-to-be-supermodel Naomi Campbell, made up by Bobbi Brown. Seven years after arriving to New York City knowing no one, Bobbi was part of the club. The industry took notice.As a successful makeup artist with access to everything in the market, Bobbi found nearly all products looked too artificial, making it impossible to create a gorgeous, no-makeup look.Ten years into her freelance career, a chance meeting with a chemist at a magazine photo shoot changed everything. "I had the idea to create a lipstick that didn't smell, wasn't dry or greasy and looked like lips, only better--and I told the chemist about it," she says.The chemist made the lipstick following Bobbi's unprecedented specifications and the result was Brown Lip Color, a pinky-brown shade. Nine other brown-based lipstick shades followed soon after, and Bobbi's set of lipsticks was complete.In 1991, her 10 lipsticks debuted at the Bergdorf Goodman under the name of Bobbi Brown essentials. Bobbi was expecting to sell 100 in a month. She sold 100 within the first day.The message was clear: women wanted makeup...