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Welcome to Wisdom for Wannabes, a podcast series that hosts 1:1 interviews with inspiring people to discover wise words on business, beauty, betterment, and beyond.
Inspired by her own personal journey to grow in creativity, education, and spirituality, host Jackie Morreale talks to unique individuals about their own journeys and passions, in the pursuit of wisdom and growth. |
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Ken Pribil Jr pastel portrait
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🎙️ PODCAST INTERVIEWS
Click on the episode artwork to listen and learn, via the podcast video interview and transcript.
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☀️ New podcast interview drop!
Published August 31, 2026: "Change what you're telling yourself. When you say, 'Here comes the big hill,' shift that into more positive self-talk. Set little goals. That builds your confidence." |
Peggy Maass Labiuk
2x National Cycling Champion Co-Author, Cycle Psyched |
📈 ON BUSINESS
The business-focused interviews by Wisdom for Wannabes delve into the journeys, challenges, and mindset shifts of entrepreneurs, leaders, and industry innovators.
"Your book is much more than you give it credit for. How you mine that is what makes all the difference."
- Dr. Lee Baucom (41:01)
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"If flying is your dream, study hard and get your licenses. It's the best job you can have."
- Johannes Schwab (27:52)
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"You can’t do it alone. Tackle something together. That’s how real impact happens."
- Kevin Pribil (15:10)
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"Adopt an AI+ mindset. Use AI to empower you and expand your knowledge base."
- Anuk Fernando (20:30)
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"We're bringing families together. We go to their stores, they come here. It's working out."
- Charlie Rao (12:06)
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"Find your talent, commit, and wait for it. Those players go all the way."
- Arielle Barreto (37:20)
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"We have our creativity. The more prolific we can be, the better for the brand, to scale."
- Mark Augustyn (33:30)
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"What do you do? Explain what it is, why you're the best at it, and why they should select you." - William S. Parrish, Jr. (21:00)
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"A quote from Spider-Man that I try to live by: With great power comes great responsibility." - Elizabeth Schlissel, Esq. (11:15)
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"We grew by 40% per year for five years in a row; a gazelle. We set our goals higher, growing faster and faster." - Gary Fails (15:41)
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"On 'Devil Wears Prada', how much of that movie is accurate? Every scene, all of it felt real to me." - Marc Wharton (31:45)
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"In sales, your best customer is the customer you already have."
- Lorette Pribil (19:16)
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🎨 ON BEAUTY
The beauty and art-focused interviews by Wisdom for Wannabes explore the creative processes, inspirations, and personal stories of artists, designers, musicians, writers, and creators.
"Don't wait for permission from anybody. It's all about you. We need more independent voices."
- Nani Sahra Walker
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"Pay attention to your gift, how that gift serves its purpose, and let that lead your life." - Erica Kyle (17:05)
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"When we have the right trajectory, that's when you go fast. Every single of us has one inside, and we don't have to be afraid to follow that."
- Daniele DeMarch (15:20)
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"Wisdom for wannabes is pursuing your dreams. Don't be afraid to reach, at any age. I reinvented myself, way past 50, several times." - Angela Page (14:43)
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"Allow your creative process to kick in. Just do it. Take away those barriers, and say, 'I'm an artist, I create.'" - R.G. Taylor (47:35)
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"Life will guide you. Be honest and authentic with yourself. Give it time and stay true to who you are." - Patch Crowe (03:00)
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"Write every day, put it online, and don't worry about who is interacting with it. Use it as practice."
- Tanya Fraser (26:20)
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"Think, Look, Care (T.L.C.). Do those things and you're going to make good art."
- Keith Gamache (01:07:22)
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"Anybody, any time, who wants to be different can start that process. The journey is so rewarding."
- DJ Prashant (10:30)
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"The support I felt at the film festivals to date, it's hard to put into words. Everyone wanted to know Vienna's story."
- Dr. Denise Wunderler (01:08:30)
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"I wanted to do a unique type of paranormal film, with a story that people could relate to." - Vincent Vilardi, 'Trapped Inside My Sin' film (25:46)
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"It's a wonderful thing that you could start over and create a new life [in art]." - Zena Frey (21:01)
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"Learn how to learn. That's the key to success in education as well as your life. Be a student of life."
- Susan P. Ashdown, PhD (23:40)
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"In everything I do, through and through, I'm just an artist." - Steven Joseph Gonsalves (02:08)
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🌿 ON BETTERMENT
The betterment and wellness-focused interviews by Wisdom for Wannabes dive deep into the practices, mindsets, and life lessons that promote holistic health and personal growth.
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"Shift into more positive self-talk. Set little goals. Build your confidence." (03:05)
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"You can always come back. You can always repair, or start a repair process, with your family." (26:25)
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"Think about what lights up your heart and then reverse engineer the path to get there."
- Sasha Monaco (10:40)
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"You don’t have to shrink or overextend to feel chosen. Confidence starts with self-trust."
- Raquel Baez (16:40)
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"Feel great, play great. Take care of yourself as a person first, performance follows."
- Dr. Kim O'Brien (28:40)
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"The moment isn't the finish line or the race. The lesson and experience are everything that led to it." - Frankie Ruiz (10:32)
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"Figure out your why. Constantly come back to that when you're wondering why you're training."
- Alice Wright (35:20)
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"'It's time to do something with my life.' I started running and doing things that I was once afraid of. Now I'm fearless."
- Claudio Navas (32:15)
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"I’m thankful for the body I have. If you have can stand up, walk, and move: Why not train it to move better?" - Dianne Marie Nigh (57:30)
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"For golf, if you practice a little bit every day, you'll get better every day. You can apply it to anything." - Matthias Schwab (12:28)
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"My passion is forgiveness. It is my mission in life, and why my whole world exists." - Rev. Joe Iadanza (02:15)
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"If we do things with excellence, with love, it gives us such a feeling of fulfillment."
- Melissa Andrade Costa (29:15)
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"It's incredibly fulfilling to know I'm helping someone heal and remember who they really are."
- Laura Hoffman, CHC (03:18)
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"It's not about the belt. It's about the journey." - Dr. Roy McGriff, Jr., Ed.D.
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"Think globally, but act locally."
- Scott Vogel (36:20)
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🎓 COURSES
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Course 1:
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🌱 VIDEO BLOG
New voice note ideas to reflect and grow by way of business, art, and personal wellness.
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Recent Video Blog:
Published August 28, 2026: Grandpa’s Art Took Me Places | Recreating His Paintings in Pastels — Part 3 "Very different interpretation from grandpa's painting, but somehow I was able to find magic in both. That's one of the things I'm learning through this whole project. We don't have to recreate someone's world exactly. We can take what they loved and find it in our own." |
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“We don’t have to recreate someone’s world exactly. We can take what they loved and find it in our own.”
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"Each recreation became a plein air conversation between Grandpa's imagination and mine."
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"An artist's life does not end when they are gone. Their vision continues through the people they inspire." (04:15)
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"The map shows a straight line. Life rarely does." (07:10)
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"Feel the quiet confidence that comes from doing something hard." (07:03)
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"Whenever life gets busy, when motivation fades, you can return to that place in your mind, because the memories are still there." (04:25)
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"But in that moment, it didn't matter because I wasn't painting anymore. I was with her." (02:40)
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"That’s not failure. It’s a mismatch. Mismatches don’t get solved with more hustle. They get solved with awareness." (02:15)
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"That girl who loved writing, and felt seen by this teacher 30 years ago... she's never left." (03:15)
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"Health is the foundation, gratitude is the shift. You are beautiful, exactly as you are." (05:00)
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"What if that space between who you are now and who you're becoming is where all the growth lives?" (01:21)
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"The real barrier is not technology. It's fear. Fear of putting yourself out there." (02:00)
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"Looking ahead to 2026: Become new by remembering who you are." (04:44)
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"Change is hard, but evolution is necessary. The other side of discomfort is growth."
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📖 STORYTIME
New children's books read aloud by the author, Jackie Morreale. Enjoy these read-aloud stories, inspired by our own family adventures, for kids 3-8.
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Recent Storytime Video:
Published June 4, 2026: Little Puppy, Big Heart: The Story Behind Yin-Yang the Brave "I believe that every single one of us is an artist on the inside, one way or another. To prove it, I want to share how Yin-Yang the Brave came to life in the art behind me." |
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"Every single one of us is an artist on the inside, one way or another." (08:00)
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"This book is dedicated to those who make you feel confident on your first day, no matter what." (00:10)
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"We collected the shells. We sold them online. I raised enough money to get my own hamster, Leia." (07:50)
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"I wrote out of love, uncertainty, hope. The stories are my heart. My family is the why." (4:45)
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"I'm excited to include A Note from Nonna, on Giorno dei Morti." (05:47)
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"To my young artists: Keep drawing, coloring, and exploring."
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"Starting a literary journey to show how life can change completely." (00:46)
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📜 ART JOURNAL
Daily sketches and photos add up to heightened creativity over time. Check out our featured sketch and photo of the month, and more in our Wisdom for Wannabes art journal.
Morreale, J. (2026, August 24).
Eataly Tower in CityPlace West Palm Beach, FL [Pastels on paper].
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Morreale, J. (2026, August 15). Lizard closeup [Photograph].
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🪶 ABOUT WISDOM FOR WANNABES
"It's a meandering path to get there. I'd love to learn more from you."
Exploring Creative Depths to Build a Lasting Journey
People are placed in your life at a certain time for a certain reason. This podcast is about identifying those uniquely inspiring individuals, and asking them the questions that usually go unsaid:
This journey is about seeking to gain wisdom from others with roles or passions that are inspiring, and exploring creativity. It's about actively learning from people every day, and making connections that mean something.
There's so much more to learn from the people around us. Learn about the podcast and the "why", from our host.
- Why is what you do your passion (or not)?
- What have you learned while doing it?
- Why is it important to share with others?
This journey is about seeking to gain wisdom from others with roles or passions that are inspiring, and exploring creativity. It's about actively learning from people every day, and making connections that mean something.
There's so much more to learn from the people around us. Learn about the podcast and the "why", from our host.
See what Wisdom for Wannabes interviewees are reading and writing about! Explore book recommendations.
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