Denim and Pearls
The Denim and Pearls podcast is “Business Casual with Pearls of Wisdom from The Porch”.Michelle Mras and Brian Swanson welcome you to the Porch each week to share their experiences in a work / life balance format.
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Certainty or Growth, Chose One - You May Be Wrong But You May Be Right 269 (opens the original)
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Certainty or Growth, Chose One - You May Be Wrong But You May Be Right 269 When was the last time you questioned yourself? If you're certain about things in your life, you're not asking questions and growing. Maybe it's time to grow! #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #certainty #youmaybewrongor mayberight #ep269
You'll Never Know - You Oughta Know 268 (opens the original)
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You’ll never know. Who smiled because they remembered you. Who needed the kindness you gave them. Who felt better just because you walked into the room. Or who defended you when you weren’t there. We affect people every single day—usually without ever knowing it. So the question might not be, “Did I make a difference?” Maybe it’s… “What kind of difference did I make?” Denim & Pearls — business casual with pearls of wisdom from the porch. #DenimAndPearls #YouNeverKnow #MakeADifference #KindnessMa
Dear Mom & Dad - Baby Girl 267 (opens the original)
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You’re already leaving a legacy. The question is… what will it be? It’s not just money. It’s the stories you tell. The traditions you keep. The time you give. The things your kids remember—and maybe the sound of your voice long after you’re gone. This week on Denim & Pearls, we’re talking about the little things we do today that may mean everything tomorrow. What do you want people to remember about you? #DenimAndPearls #Legacy #FamilyLegacy #LifeLessons #CoreValues #PersonalGrowth #PearlsOfWisd
So... You Wanna Be a Big Shot? — Big Time 266 (opens the original)
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So... You Wanna Be a Big Shot? — Big Time Everybody wants to make it “big.” Okay...define big. Is it money? Followers? Influence? Impact? A really nice yacht you use twice a year?This week on Denim & Pearls, Big Time by Peter Gabriel gets us talking about AI, technology, success, money, and why somebody else’s definition of “making it” probably shouldn’t be yours.And somewhere in there, AI showed up—because apparently it’s going to make us all more productive, replace us, make Michelle 5'7", or
What's Important? - Nobody Gives a Damn 265 (opens the original)
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What's Important? - Nobody Gives a Damn 265Life is important, business is important, relationships are important. But does anybody else really care? That's what's happening here today. So tune in to find out what's important. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #whatsimportant #ep265
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