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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 […]

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

Indifference 264 It’s one of those days, isn’t it! Between partners (business or otherwise) sometimes we end up on the same mood. Sometimes it’s both on a go get ’em high, other times it’s about apathy. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #indifference #ep264

Gasoline 262How do you react to those who may criticize you? Do you deserve to be part of the 1%, or do you even want to?We cover a series of attitude adjustments you may need.#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #LivinOnAPrayer #prayer #ep262

Dog Days of Summer 263We’re going back down memory. Remember the days you spent outside. Garden hose, swimming pool, cut grass, you know….#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #dogdaysofsummer #ep263

Should I Stay Or Should I Go 261 Ever notice how tiny everyday choices become these wild frontlines of personal pride? Toilet paper over or under? Fridge or counter for ketchup? These shouldn’t be battle grounds, but somehow they are.In a hilarious chat with my husband, we realized how deeply we each believe in our […]

Reach Out I’ll Be There 260Ever feel like we’ve totally lost the art of just being present with each other?Drop a ❤️ if you’ve ever gone a day without really connecting IRL.We’ve become so busy with tech—masking ourselves behind screens—that we forget humans are pack animals. We need human contact, not just AI chat or […]

One Week 258It’s been one week since you looked at me. Well, maybe not, but it sure feels like a long time since we’ve caught up. We all get busy, and sometimes we forget about others who are important to us. Life happens in an instant, things change and the next thing you know someone […]

Livin’ On A Prayer 259Life happens, roll with the punches, but sometimes you gotta go on good intentions and a prayer.#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #tgoodintentions #LivinOnAPrayer #prayer #ep259

Chocolate Chips 257 Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! In today’s episode, we turn chocolate chips into a business lesson: sometimes the breakthrough you need is already in front of you — you just have to repurpose it. From homemade cookies to big ideas, this conversation is a reminder that creativity often starts with what’s already […]

Mother Mother 256 Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there! What’s one thing you wish you could say to your mom today? 👉 Tag someone who needs to hear this!Moms are our unsung heroes, juggling everything from late-night sickness to life lessons. They deserve our gratitude every day, not just today. Whether […]

Shock The Monkey 255 – Uncover the truth behind social media’s influence and reclaim your mind in a world of chaos.Most of us are unknowingly trapped in a cycle of chaos and misinformation. In this episode, Brian Swanson and Dr. Mras explore how social media and AI distort reality, urging you to reclaim control over […]

Something From Nothing 252It’s simply a show about nothing. Creativity comes from nothing. So maybe, just maybe, we’ll come up with something today. Chime in while we’re live and give us Somethin’ to talk about. #denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #somethingfromtnothing #ep252

It’s My Life 253When faced with the hard reality of life that a loved one has lived, are you happy with your life? Is it front and center everyday? Do you just live day to day? Or maybe, just maybe, you’re focused on leaving a legacy. After all, you can’t take it with you, but […]

I’m Adulting 254Are you ready for this? Most of us spend our lives hoping and wondering what is next. Then it comes, the bills, the aging parents and all those darn responsiblities.#denimandpearlslive #michellemras #brianswanson #podcast #keynotespeaker #teambuilding #ImAdulting #ep254

The Waiting 251 In this conversation, we explore the theme of waiting and its implications in our fast-paced society. They discuss how modern conveniences have made us impatient and the importance of patience in personal growth. The conversation also touches on lessons we can learn from animals about waiting and the challenges of procrastination.#waiting #patience […]