Abstract Essay

Abstract Essay

Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format. Abstract Essay is not about quick takes—it's about meaningful exploration, where each conversation unfolds with intention, curiosity, and heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Victoria Rader

Quantum Personal Development (TM) Pioneer, Founder of YU2SHINE

Victoria Rader, Ph.D., is the Possibility Coach® and founder of YU2SHINE. Victoria is a globally recognized transformational speaker, featured in Forbes and seen on CNN, Fox, ABC, and NBC. A pioneer of Quantum Personal Development, Victoria created innovative tools like MyGiftOffer.com, mE Journals, Empower-mE and Master-mE apps. A multiple times ...

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Rebecca Wilson is an award-winning executive coach, speaker and mindfulness teacher. Recognized for her expertise in Conscious Leadership, Rebecca helps high-performing Executives, Founders and Change-makers quiet their busy minds, cultivate inner steadiness and expand their impact from the inside-out.

Rebecca spent much of her life identifying as a high achiever (who desperately wanted to be a good person). At some point a...

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Before We Forget: The Guide to Personal and Collective Awakening 

Modern life numbs us into a trance. We perform, consume, and repeat blindly while drifting further from the natural rhythms that sustain us. Behind it all, dominant institutions, economic systems, and cultural myths dictate what we value and how we live, leaving us disoriented and disconnected from the truth of who we are. Before We Forget is a wake...

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Gretchen Schoser

Turning trials into triumphs at 61: I’m a suicide attempt survivor, a voice for mental health on my award-winning podcast, and a tech-savvy entrepreneur. Ready to share my story and inspire your listeners!

Hello, I'm Gretchen Schoser, and my journey weaves together vulnerability, resilience, and empowerment, offering a unique narrative that resonates with anyone facing life's inevitable challenges. As a suic...

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Ray Ray Star

Rock Guitarist, Producer & Entertainer | 16 Years Sober | Advocate for Authenticity, Recovery & Real Music

My name is Ray Ray Star, and my story is about falling all the way down — and then rising back up stronger than ever. For years I lived the classic rock & roll life: I was a touring guitarist, sharing stages with bands like Green Day, Face to Face, and Circle Jerks. From the outside, it looked l...

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Ashley Bundis

CMO, Founder | Co-Managing Partner of AIM HIGH Studios, Glitter Sparkle


Ashley Bundis is the CEO and founder of Glitter Sparkle LLC and AIM HIGH Studios, two marketing powerhouses dedicated to helping nonprofits, small businesses, and entrepreneurs thrive. With nearly 30 years of marketing experience across Broadway, consumer goods, and nonprofit sectors, she brings a unique blend of creativity, discipline,...

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Barry Labov

Barry LaBov, Author, Entrepreneur, Differentiate your brand to win hearts, minds and market share

Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is a celebrated author, speaker, and brand strategist. With a core emphasis on differentiation, Barry advocates for leaders to unearth and champion their brand’s distinctiveness to win market share and the hearts of the people who represent it. His b...

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Victor Idoko

Mindset Meets Money: Simple Strategies for Real Wealth

Victor Idoko is a wealth strategist, author of 7 Basic Wealth Strategies, and host of the Elevate Your Wealth podcast — a show created for small business owners and high-performing professionals who want to build real, lasting wealth through practical financial strategies and a growth-driven mindset.


Victor holds multiple finance credentials, including th...

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Rich Kozak

Rich Kozak is rocket fuel for people who want their Brand to IMPACT others’ lives or the world.

Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After decades languaging & launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs & professionals –

Evolving individual’s Brands with a foundation of clarity, longevity, and divine purpose.


At RichBrands, Rich guides ind...

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Atrophy and Asymptotes: A Father's Ravings on the Decay of American Values and Authoritarian Drift

A collection of deeply personal essays and letters from a father to his daughter, written during the chaotic times of her childhood with the intent to be read when she is an adult capable of understanding the man behind "Dad". This emotional time capsule captures the father's inner struggle: the need to protect his daughter's ...

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An Unlikely Prospect: A World War II Novel

For fans of Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code and Jacqueline Winspear’s The Consequences of Fear comes a gripping novel, set in post–WWII San Francisco, about a young female newspaper publisher and a story that could change the course of her city’s future.


In the jubilant aftermath of Japan’s surrender in World War II, San Francisco erupts in celebration. But for Sa...

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Your Business Growth Playbook: Breakthrough Strategies to Scale Your Business for Business Owners Who’ve Outgrown Hustle

Are you an established business owner who's hit a growth ceiling, feeling trapped in a cycle of working harder but getting nowhere? Discover the proven playbook to break through your plateau and unlock significant increases in both revenue and profitability.

You've b...

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Paul Pape

From Starving Artist to Thriving Creative Entrepreneur

Paul Eric Pape is a TEDx speaker, author, and creative business strategist known as “Santa for Nerds.” With over 20 years as a successful creative entrepreneur, Paul has designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon while building his own thriving design studio.

Paul is the creator of Gamify Business and author of “The Creative Player’s Han...

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Cristian Cibils Bernardes

Founder & CEO @ Autograph

I, Cristian, grew up in Paraguay in an incredibly entrepreneurial family. I watched my parents try and retry until they found success building SMS transport infrastructure for the telcos of Latin America and Africa. They are both Computer Scientists, 50% partners in the business, my mom is the CEO and my dad is the CTO. It is the only case of tech international expansio...

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Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Tiffany Featherstone—an extraordinary artist and former realtor—who shares her inspiring journey of transformation and creativity. In this episode, we explore how her background in real estate influenced her artistic vision, the challenges she faced in pursuing her passion, and the unique perspective she brings to the world of art. Tiffany opens up about her creative proces...

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Sebastian Chedal helps growth-focused businesses transform their operations through #IntelligentAutomation, combining strategic marketing, AI systems, and data workflows into a single, validated growth engine.

As the Founder & CEO of Fountain City and a sought-after speaker on AI, automation, and digital growth, Sebastian works alongside business owners and marketing leaders to streamline operations, eliminate inefficie...

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Pascal Mbo'A 

I’m Mbo’a Pascal, a wiring and communication strategist who helps leaders and partners turn their personality patterns into a growth engine.

My journey began years ago in Dubai when I noticed repeating patterns between myself, my father, and my grandfather in how we handled money, people, and situations. That discovery pushed me to zoom out and study society more broadly—where I began to recognize behavior...

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Marissa Heisel

Dr. Marissa - a passionate advocate for transformational wellness

With over 25 years of expertise, Dr. Marissa embodies her motto, “You are your own best medicine,” guiding women—and anyone seeking renewal—on a journey of self-discovery and consciousness.


Her unique blend of chiropractic care, midwifery, and child development experience fuels a practice rooted in natural healing modalities like bioenergetic...

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The Art of Lies: Dilemma, Betrayal, and Vietnamese Art Forgeries. What if the Biggest Fraud was Your Family Legacy?

What happens when an ambitious museum employee from Vietnam discovers art crime that affects her family and country? Thuy, a proud 39-year-old aspiring museum curator in Hanoi, Vietnam, loses a long-sought-after job but then gets the chance to mount a major visiting exhibit at her museum, which could boos...

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Alyssa Sharp

Future Self Coach

I spent years climbing the corporate ladder as a six-figure project manager, checking all the boxes of “success” — but behind the promotions and full calendar, I was exhausted, unfulfilled, and questioning if this was really all there was.


That’s when I discovered Future Self Psychology and used it to completely shift my identity, my choices, and ultimately, my life. I left corporate, built ...

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