The Second Degree with Emily Merrell
The Second Degree podcast with Business Coach and Second Degree Society Founder Emily Merrell, is the podcast where we grill our guests about the things that make them tick and find out how human connection plays a role in their life. This in depth style business podcast is helping ambitious women reflect, learn actionable skills and stay inspired by the stories of others while looking inward at their own stories as they carve their path in this world.
Episodes
152 episodes
Navigating the Legal Landscape for Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Colynn O’Brien of Iluma Law Firm
In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Colynn O’Brien, founder of Iluma Law Firm, to dive into the world of legal protection for entrepreneurs. Colynn shares her j...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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30:24
Unlocking Better Sleep: A Conversation with Jillian Kozlowski, Founder of Snooze Baby Co.
In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Jillian Kozlowski, pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Snooze Baby Co. They dive into the journey from academic career paths to becoming a sleep expert, the c...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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36:16
The Rebel Entrepreneur: Jamie Ratermann on Embracing Authenticity, Social Media, and Building a Limitless Business
In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell catches up with holistic business coach Jamie Ratermann for an empowering conversation on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. Jami...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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50:49
How to Master LinkedIn and Life Shifts with LinkedIn Strategist Molly Godfrey
In this insightful episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Molly Godfrey, co-founder of Build Impact Convert and LinkedIn strategist extraordinaire. Molly shares her unique journey from corporate finance...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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34:39
How to Build Financial Confidence with Financial Coach Elizabeth Michelle
In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with financial coach Elizabeth Michelle to discuss her inspiring journey from working multiple jobs to becoming a successful financial coach. Elizabeth shares h...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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46:44
Mastering Meta: From Ads to Results with Meghan Hardy
In this episode of The Second Degree, host Emily Merrell sits down with marketing expert Meghan Hardy to demystify the world of Meta (formerly Facebook and Instagram) ads. Together, they delve into the complexities of running successful ad camp...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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38:06
Building Dreams, Embracing Setbacks: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Michelle Blue
In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with the inspiring Michelle Blue to explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Michelle shares her incredible journey from launching a socially-conscious s...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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39:20
Embracing the Freelance Journey: Building a Business with Freelancing Female Founder Tia Grado
Join Emily Merrell in an insightful conversation with Tia Grado, the powerhouse behind Freelancing Females. Discover how Tia transformed her personal struggle with unpaid work into a thriving co...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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41:47
Unlocking Career Clarity with Lindsay Yellin
In this inspiring episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Lindsay Yellin, a former advertising executive turned coach. Lindsay shares her journey from the high-paced world of advertising in Chicago to finding her...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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46:13
Exploring Luxury Travel with Virginia Balch: Personalized, Stress-Free Adventures
In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with Virginia Balch, a luxury travel advisor, to uncover the secrets behind personalized, stress-free travel experiences. From custom itineraries to hidden gems, Virginia shares her expertise on making t...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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32:51
From Dark Night of the Soul to Spiritual Awakening with Norhan Ahmed
In this enlightening episode of the Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with spiritual coach Norhan Ahmed to discuss her incredible journey from a place of deep personal struggle to a path of spiritual awakening and empowerment....
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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35:22
Empowering Leadership: Unleashing Your Strengths with Taralynn Jensen
Welcome to the Second Degree Podcast! In this episode, host Emily Merrell dives into an enlightening conversation with Taralynn Jensen, the founder and Chief Energy Officer of Activate Coaching. Together, they explore the transformative power o...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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44:24
Empowering Fertility: From Struggle to Support with The Fertility Resort Co-Founders Bryant Liggett and Erin Attaway
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell on an enlightening episode of the podcast where she sits down with Bryant Liggett and Erin Attaway to discuss their journey towards creating the Fertility Resort, an online communi...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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45:02
Redefining Resilience: Meghan Jaskinia's Journey to Wellness and Happiness
This episode of The Second Degree podcast features an inspiring interview with Meghan Jaskinia, a woman who has overcome significant health challenges and embraced a journey towards wellness and happiness. Meghan shares he...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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42:42
Living with Purpose: Navigating Goals, Gratitude, and Family Vision with Kelsey Smith
In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, Emily Merrell dives deep into the journey of Kelsey, the creator of Mama Has Goals app. Kelsey shares her personal story of overcoming struggles with depression and anxiety, navigating through life'...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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51:13
Unlocking the Power of Sleep: Reimagining Productivity and Well-Being with Tanessa Shears
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell in a deep dive conversation with Tanessa Shears, a health consultant specializing in optimizing sleep for high-performing entrepreneurs. Tanessa shares her journey from lifeguard t...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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43:40
Scaling Businesses and Podcasting Power with Business Strategist Holly Haynes
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with the remarkable Holly Haynes, founder of Crush the Rush. Holly shares her journey from corporate strategy to becoming a successful entrepreneur while navi...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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37:29
Empowering Neurodiversity: Navigating Executive Functioning Challenges with Corie Wightlin
Join Emily Merrell in a thought-provoking conversation with Corie Wightlin on The Second Degree Podcast. Corie, an expert in executive functioning coaching, sheds light on what executive functioning entails and how it impacts our daily lives. D...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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33:01
Exploring Career Transitions and Embracing Leadership with Annette Blum Pearson
Join host Emily Merrell on the Second Degree Podcast, where she dives into deep conversations and practical insights for navigating careers, leadership, and personal growth and leadership with career coach Annette Blum Pearson, who shares her j...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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31:04
Navigating the NICU Journey with Resilience with Flrrish Founder Jodi Klaristenfeld
Join Emily Merrell and Jodi Klaristenfeld in their engaging podcast conversation where they explore the serendipitous intersections of their lives and delve into Jodi's journey of creating Flrrish, a platform dedicated to supporting preemie and...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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39:43
Empowering Creativity: Diana Lanham's Journey from Screenwriter to Director
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join us for an inspiring conversation as Emily Merrell sits down with Diana Lanham, filmmaker and creator of "My Best Fail." Diana shares her journey from screenwriting to directing, revealing how a ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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47:31
Harmonizing Passion and Parenthood: A Musical Journey with Kara Kaufmann
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell as she sits down with Kara Kaufmann, a talented musician, to dive into Kara's journey through music and motherhood. From playing piano since childhood to crafting custom jingles fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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33:01
The Origin of a Cheeseboard Entrepreneur: The Journey of Marie Cameron to Chacuter-Marie
Join Emily Merrell as she interviews Marie Cameron in this engaging podcast episode. Marie shares her journey from a scientific career to launching her own Denver based cheese and charcuterie business, Charcuter-Marie. Discover how Marie's pass...
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35:59
Capturing Dreams: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Photography with Victoria Saperstein
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast join Emily Merrell in an insightful discussion with Victoria Saperstein, a seasoned photographer as they delve into Victoria's journey from a budding interest in photography to building a thriving bu...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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31:58
From Chronic Migraines to Holistic Healing: The Journey to Wellness with Meredith Segan Sarason
Join Emily Merrell in this inspiring episode as she interviews Meredith Segan Sarason about her transformative journey from a career in environmental law to becoming a health and life coach. Meredith shares her personal struggles with chronic m...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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40:02