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Unlocking Your Hidden Genius: How to Harness Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison | Ep. 289 32:08

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive. This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world. Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are. ✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business. ✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development. ✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you . Connect with Betsy & Alex: Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison Related Podcast Episodes: How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 195 / Finding (And Using) Your Voice with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted her party's historic nomination for president.

Atlanta may have missed out on hosting the Democratic National Convention this year, but the city's culture was prominently on display.

In this week’s episode of "Plugged In: A WABE Politics Podcast," reporters Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss what happened at the DNC and introduce listeners to some of the Georgians who were there.

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Plugged In: Georgia makes a splash at the Democratic National Convention

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Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted her party's historic nomination for president.

Atlanta may have missed out on hosting the Democratic National Convention this year, but the city's culture was prominently on display.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The mystique of Georgia's 2026 political candidates. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene's stocks, and an iconic Masters in Augusta 28:07

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On this week's edition of Political Breakfast, the dust has settled from Sine Die: the end of the 2025 Legislative Session. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, the Atlanta Civic Circle's Saba Long and host Lisa Rayam are now eyeing future candidates from Georgia, including in the race for Governor and U.S. Senate in 2026. Will Governor Brian Kemp finally throw his hat in the ring against Democratic incumbent, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff? Will Stacey Abrams once again emerge? Plus, Georgia GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and other Republicans are being accused of insider trading. Greene bought thousands of dollars in stock during Trump's tariff pause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Plugged In: What the 2025 legislative session reveals about Georgia politics 23:00

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The 2025 Georgia General Assembly is over. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss some of the major themes from the 40-day session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Georgia's Governor race ramps up; Conservative Group targets Senator Jon Ossoff 25:42

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On this edition of Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson talk about the growing pool of candidates expressing interest in the Georgia Governor's race. One prominent Democrat, a former Atlanta Mayor, is making her intentions extremely clear. In addition, there are murmurings that more from the GOP are preparing to launch gubernatorial campaigns. Plus, Brian and Tharon talk about a conservative group's very expensive ad campaign targeting Senator Jon Ossoff's for a vote he cast regarding the funding of transgender women playing sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Aftermath of Sine Die 36:06

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Just days after Georgia Legislators said farewell to the 2024-2025 legislative session, strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson are pondering over its early and abrupt ending--at least on the Senate's side. What does that mean for a host of bills left in limbo? Plus, Brian and Tharon share with host Lisa Rayam the big wins this session for Republicans; the major feats for Democrats. In addition, they chat about what bills will more than likely cross the finish line the NEXT legislative session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Plugged In: Tensions are high as lawmakers hurdle to the end of session 23:00

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Friday, April 4, is Sine Die, the deadline for bills to be passed before the end of this year's legislative session in Georgia. Lawmakers have been scrambling this week to get bills through the House and Senate, and as hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss on this week’s episode of "Plugged In," that has led to some tense moments at the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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LIVE POLITICAL BREAKFAST ON MORNING EDITION AS SINE DIE LOOMS 8:09

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STRATEGISTS THARON JOHNSON AND BRIAN ROBINSON JOIN HOST LISA RAYAM FOR ANOTHER LIVE EDITION OF POLITICAL BREAKFAST. THIS CONVERSATION TAKES PLACE ON THE EVE OF SINE DIE. GEORGIA LEGISLATORS ARE AT WORK SHUFFLING NUMEROUS BILLS BEFORE THE FRIDAY DEADLINE. BUT, PRESIDENT TRUMP 'S TARIFF ACTS ARE DOMINATING THE NEWS CYCLE AND THE QUESTION FOR BRIAN AND THARON IS: HOW IS THE TARIFF TALK AFFECTING WORK THAT NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE UNDER THE GOLD DOME? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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LIVE EDITION OF POLITICAL BREAKFAST ON MORNING EDITION 7:56

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STRATEGISTS BRIAN ROBINSON AND THARON JOHNSON ALONG WITH HOST LISA RAYAM, SORT THROUGH TWO DEMOCRATIC BOMBSHELLS: CONGRESSWOMAN LUCY MCBATH PUTS HER EXPLORATORY CAMPAIGN FOR GEORGIA GOVERNOR ON HOLD AND CONGRESSWOMAN NIKEMA WILLIAMS STEPS DOWN AS CHAIR OF THE STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY MOVING FORWARD? HOW ARE GEORGIA REPUBLICANS VIEWING THE CHANGES? PLUS, WHAT HAS BRIAN AND THARON'S ATTENTION AS THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION WINDS DOWN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Plugged In: Senator Ossoff scolds Trump administration as he soft launches reelection campaign in Atlanta 23:00

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Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff soft launched his reelection campaign at a boisterous rally in Atlanta this week. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how Ossoff and other Democrats are trying to channel frustration and fear about President Donald Trump's moves to slash government and punish political enemies. Plus, lawmakers grapple with the fallout from a contentious vote on Governor Brian Kemp's legislative priority, state lawmakers look to force cities and counties to follow immigration laws and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene questions the chief executives of NPR and PBS as federal funding is on the line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sen. Jon Ossoff tears into Trump and Musk, Georgia tort reform a reality 36:53

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Nearly two years before Election Day 2026, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff held a rally in Atlanta over the weekend, promising his supporters that, “Georgia will bow to no king.” Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson both tell host Lisa Rayam, this will likely be an expensive and competitive Senate race. But their opinions differ on what kind of impression Ossof's event made. Plus, tort reform is headed to Governor Brian Kemp's desk, after passing both the state House and Senate. That's as the end of the 2025 Legislative Session nears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Plugged In: Gov. Kemp's top legislative priority clears major hurdle 23:00

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority has cleared a major hurdle. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Sam Gringlas and Rahul Bali discuss how the effort to curb civil lawsuits narrowly passed in the House. Plus, as this year's legislative session nears its end, lawmakers have been debating possible responses to the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School and the Georgia Supreme Court is weighing whether or not to uphold controversial rules passed by Republicans on the State Election Board last fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Political Breakfast takes a road trip down to Atlanta's own Spelman College 1:06:59

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This week the Political Breakfast team was pleased to be a guest on the campus of Atlanta's Spelman College. Students at the HBCU peppered the auditorium and engaged with Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam. The students navigated through the issues facing both the nation and the state of Georgia. The audience of mostly Black women had pertinent questions. Many asked about the issue of President Donald Trump's Administration attacking policies that support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives in the federal workplace, and in public schools and universities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Democratic Georgia Sen. Elena Parent accepts PB invitation on controversial bill vote 22:38

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Tax dollars supporting gender-affirming surgeries for transgender inmates? In Georgia, it's still a 'tough sell' for the majority of the Democratic electorate in this economy, says Georgia Sen. Elena Parent. The Democrat has been getting some criticism because of her vote, where she stood with Republicans in banning that practice. Parent tells Political Breakfast host Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson, that she's defended, and still stands in strong solidarity, with the LGBTQ community during this "treacherous" time in our country. But all agree that the attacks on Parent are worth a larger conversation, on how lawmakers shouldn't cater to extremism on both sides of the political aisle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Plugged In: Senator Warnock faces voters as Trump official visits Georgia Capitol 23:00

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U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock went live on social media this week where the Georgia Democrat spent roughly 35 minutes answering questions from voters. On this week's episode of "Plugged In," hosts Rahul Bali and Sam Gringlas discuss how Warnock and other Democrats are grappling with the flurry of changes coming from Washington. Plus, President Donald Trump's new Secretary of Agriculture visits Georgia and we check in on Governor Brian Kemp's top legislative priority, which is hitting some speed bumps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Democrats divided over some bills as Georgia nears the end of its legislative session 22:34

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We only have a few weeks left in the Georgia legislative session, and one issue dividing Democrats is if tax dollars should be used to fund gender-affirming surgeries, for transgender inmates in Georgia prisons. Georgia Democratic State Senator Elena Parent is getting some criticism because of her vote where she stood with Republicans, in Senate Bill 185. The bill already passed the state Senate. Republican strategist Brian Robinson and Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson break down this divide, and what it's a deeper symptom of in the Democratic Party, with host Lisa Rayam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bills Bills Bills: Georgia's chaotic Crossover Day 23:15

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On this week's Political Breakfast, the dust settles now that Georgia lawmakers have officially crossed-over Crossover Day: the sprint for key bills to pass either the state House or Senate. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam talk about issues that did, or did not get over the hump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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