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
170 episodes
Unlocking Your Potential: Business, Human Design & Alignment with Erin Hines
On this episode of The Second Degree Podcast, Emily Merrell sits down with Erin Hines, a holistic business coach and founder of Darn Good Business Coach, to dive into the intersection of business strategy, human design, and personal al...
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Season 4
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Episode 54
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37:50
Finding Your Flow: Rest, Energy, and Transformation with Sound Healer Erica Ballard
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast, host Emily Merrell chats with Erica Ballard, a life coach, sound healer, and Theta healing practitioner. Erica shares her journey from public health to health coaching and into ...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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44:51
Healing Through Heartbreak and Humor with Susan Lieu
Welcome to The Second Degree Podcast with Emily Merrell! In this episode, Emily sits down with the extraordinary Susan Lieu, a multi-hyphenate powerhouse: author, playwright, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and so much more.&nb...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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58:03
Dating Smarter: Finding Love with Confidence with Evan Marc Katz
Dating in the modern world can feel like a whirlwind—endless swiping, ghosting, and frustration. But what if you could navigate it with confidence and clarity? In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast, Emily Merrell sit...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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53:12
Crafting Powerful Stories & Strategic Visibility with Yesenia Reinoso of Y Communicate
In this episode of The Second Degree with Emily Merrell, we sit down with Yesenia Reinoso, award-winning bilingual founder of Y Communicate. Yesenia shares her expertise on how businesses can effectively craft their ...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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34:40
Unlocking Intuition and Mediumship with Emma Andrews
On this week's episode of The Second Degree podcast, Emily Merrell connects with Emma Andrews, an intuitive medium and teacher, to discuss all things spirituality, intuition, and the magic of connecting with loved ones who have passed....
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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49:01
The Millennial Struggle: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Finding Control with Jenny Maepaa
In this episode of The Second Degree Podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Jenny Maenpaa, a burnout coach and licensed psychotherapist, to explore the unique challenges faced by high-achieving millennial women. Jenny,...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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41:33
Celebrating Connection: From Parties to Purpose with Allison Carter
On this episode of The Second Degree Podcast, Emily Merrell chats with Allison Carter, the vibrant founder of Allison Carter Celebrates. They explore Allison's journey from second-grade teacher to powerhouse business coach...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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59:45
Exploring The Holistic Health Revolution with Jennifer Hanway
In this enlightening episode of The Second Degree Podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Jennifer Hanway, a board-certified holistic nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and wellness expert. Jennifer shares her journey fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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48:09
Exploring The Holistic Health Revolution with Jennifer Hanway
In this enlightening episode of The Second Degree Podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with Jennifer Hanway, a board-certified holistic nutritionist, certified personal trainer, and wellness expert. Jennifer shares her journey fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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48:09
Finding Alignment in Life & Business with Victoria Kar: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Authenticity
In this episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with the inspiring Victoria Kar, a transformative coach and business strategist, to dive deep into the journey of finding alignment in life and business.&...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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47:32
How to Build a Business with Impact with The Social Bungalow’s Shannon Matson
In this episode of The Second Degree, Emily Merrell sits down with Shannon Matson, founder of The Social Bungalow and Bungalow Coffee. Shannon shares her journey from a high-powered corporate career to launching and scalin...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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44:24
From Auditions to Acting Success: A Ground-Up Journey with Natalee Linez
In this week’s episode of The Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell sits down with the talented Natalee Linez, actress and host of The Ground Up podcast. Natalee shares her inspiring journey from her first audition...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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46:22
Unlocking Intuition and Mediumship with Emma Andrews
On this week's episode of The Second Degree podcast, Emily Merrell connects with Emma Andrews, an intuitive medium and teacher, to discuss all things spirituality, intuition, and the magic of connecting with loved ones who have passed....
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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49:01
Embracing Life's Journey: From Corporate to Keynote Speaker with Carrie Verrocchio
In this episode of the Second Degree podcast, host Emily Merrell welcomes Carrie Verrocchio—better known as Carrie V—a motivational speaker, coach, and author. Carrie shares her incredible story of transitioning from a corporate career to becom...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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39:55
Finding Authenticity in Social Media & Business Growth with Dawn Ferguson of Sneakers and Kale
In this episode of The Second Degree with Emily Merrell, we dive into the world of social media with Dawn Ferguson, founder and CEO of Sneakers and Kale. Dawn shares her inspiring journey from burnout in the corporate fashion world to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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44:47
From Center Stage to Corporate: Jen Jamula on Creative Communication and Reinventing Your Career
In this episode of the Second Degree Podcast, Emily Merrell sits down with Jen Jamula, co-founder of GoldJam Creative, to explore the fascinating journey from acting to entrepreneurship. Jen shares how her theater background inspired the creati...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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40:07
Dating with Intention: Empowering Women to Find Love with Coach Lauren Fondriest
In this episode of The Second Degree with Emily Merrell, host Emily dives deep into the world of intentional dating with Lauren Fondriest, a Chicago-based women’s dating coach. Together, they explore everything from rom-com nostalgia t...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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33:55
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