Well Done You

Life’s greatest gifts are the people we meet along the way. Storytelling is a powerful way for us to connect, and every person we encounter has a unique story to share. In each episode, we sit down with a special guest to explore their journey — highlighting the great moments, valuable lessons, and memorable experiences along the way. Join me, your host RA Cook, for a casual, fun, and sometimes unexpected conversation. Together, we’ll laugh, learn, and discover something new with every guest. We can’t wait to share these stories with you.

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RA Cook 

RA Cook is a writer, podcast host, leadership coach, human resources advisor, traveler, foodie, kindness advocate and lifelong learner. She is always on the lookout for new places, ideas and adventures to explore and enjoy with family and friends. RA believes our experiences, conversations and smiles connect us and help to bring out the best in each other.

RA is the author of Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique and Good To Be Me - The Coloring Book. These are children’s books guiding kids to begin discovering and developing their life story in a clever, fun way. RA is the host of the podcast Well Done You, available wherever you enjoy podcasts.

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For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com  .   Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter Instagram and @ra.cook2023 Facebook 
 
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Episodes

5 days ago

Calling my favorite leaders, business owners, top performers & change makers who are always looking to improve their results. You don’t want to miss this conversation.
Christian Hoding is a Denmark native, Copenhagen resident and the CEO & Co-founder of Hird, which has developed a platform utilizing neuro technology in the form of a headset that measures brainwaves, providing insights into how stress, focus and mental effort plays out in the workplace.
We talk about what it like growing up in Denmark, first jobs, proper food, mental health, the importance of gratitude and why having a real time well-being index of your stress, focus and energy is so important.
Check out the exciting work going on at Hird, request a free demo or get more information by visiting Hird - Data-Driven Mental Health Solutions for the Workplace – https://hird.io or email: info@hird.io
 Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com. 
Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.
Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele
Sound Editing by Textures Sound
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025

Brothers On Broadway
Meet Nick & Josh Burrage – brothers, professional dancers, working and living in New York City.   We talk about the opportunities they have on tour, on television, in movies and appearing on Broadway.  Our conversation includes growing up in dance and loving the arts, being resilient, and the amazing third brother in this family; youngest brother Andrew & whether he can dance.  Nick & Josh share the importance of family & friend support and the discipline it takes to be a professional dancer.  We get a double dose of everyone’s favorite Well Done You Wrap Up Questions and you will love hearing what they share. 
MEET THE BURRAGE BROTHERS -
Nick Burrage
A native of Westfield, Massachusetts, Nick trained at New England Dance Center, under the direction of Loree Cloud. Nick attended Marymount Manhattan College where he attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Post-college, Nick danced for the New York City based contemporary ballet company, Emery Lecrone Dance, where he performed at Jacob’s Pillow, as well as the Joyce Theater’s Ballet Festival. Nick has toured North America with the Broadway shows Wicked, CATS, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Nick currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and is appearing on Broadway in the show Moulin Rouge! 
Joshua Burrage
Born and raised in Westfield, MA, Josh grew up training at New England Dance Centers under the direction of Loree Cloud. Following high school, he was cast in the 1st National Tour of Disney’s Newsies where he toured the country for two years. In 2017, he made his Broadway debut in the revival of CATS at the Neil Simon Theatre. Other credits include the 1st National Tour of A Bronx Tale, Newsies the Musical: LIVE on Disney+, The Gilded Age and Westworld on HBO, and most recently the Paramount Pictures film IF. You can find him next back on Broadway in the new show, BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical.”
 
Check out Nick at The Al Hirschfeld Theater– www.moulinrougemusical.com.
Check out Josh at The Broadhurst Theatre www.BoopTheMusical.com.
 
Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com. 
Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.
 
Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele
Sound Editing by Textures Sound
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Friday Feb 21, 2025

He is a big difference maker; we are talking with Robert Charland.  In our conversation we discuss growing up in a small town, developing work ethic, impactful community involvement, what lead him to learn several languages, creating positive interactions with law enforcement and bike convoys.
Robert Charland is a Deputy Sheriff with the Hampden County Sheriff’s department TRIAD division and the Founder of Pedal Thru Youth, Inc. He started working with children when he led a Girl Scout Troop for his daughter and coached her softball team. He went on to teach automotive for Willie Ross School for the Deaf and around the same time, he started fixing up bikes to donate to less fortunate kids. In 2016, after being diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease, he naturally thought about his legacy. Bob decided that he wanted to create a formal organization and started donating bikes to large groups of children. Thus, the idea for Pedal Thru Youth was born. Giving bikes to those in need has expanded to medical supplies, backpacks, school supplies, warm clothing & more. Bob works closely with law enforcement to distribute these items providing a positive interaction during tough times. Bob has received numerous awards from government and community agencies for his work. Bob is a dedicated husband, father, stepfather, friend and an energetic, can do, collaborative leader.
 
You can learn more about Pedal Thru Youth and support the great work by visiting Pedalthruyouth.org.
 
Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com. 
Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.
Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele
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Friday Feb 07, 2025

Our conversation in this very special episode of Well Done You is about angels that watch over us.  We discuss how we connect with those we have lost, love and miss.  My amazing guest co-host today is my beautiful inside and out sister Karin Elizabeth.   We take this opportunity to talk about a special angel of ours, our cousin Andrea Borsari.  
 
We are joined today by returning Well Done You podcast guest and bestselling author Angela Grout.   We are exploring a very special gift that Angela has and the amazing connections she makes.   We learn more about the inspiration for her book “An Angels Journey".
 
Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com. 
 
You can learn more about Angela’s novel “An Angel’s Journey” and her other great books by visiting www.angelagrout.com.   If you love to write, enjoy conversation with authors or love books, check out her yWrite podcast on YouTube too. 
 
Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.
 
Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele
Sound Editing by Textures Sound
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Andy Fulton - Well Done You

Saturday Jan 25, 2025

Saturday Jan 25, 2025

He is a fan favorite – today we talk with Andy Fulton, President of Sales for Future Home Loans. 
Our conversation includes the mortgage industry, developing your leadership style, self-awareness, radio voice, rapping, resilience, the journey back from disaster and why Hot Springs North Carolina is the place to be this spring & summer. 
Andy is a seasoned leader in the financial industry, renowned for his expertise in sales, relationship building, and leadership development. With a successful track record in high-level leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, Andy brings a wealth of experience and insight to his current position at Future Home Loans, a forward-thinking mortgage brokerage company.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Andy is a proud son, brother, husband, and dedicated father to his daughters. Residing in the scenic town of Hot Springs, NC with his wife Diane, Andy enjoys the outdoors, traveling and snowboarding. He is also an avid dog lover, sharing his home with two high maintenance mini dachshunds.
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You can learn more about the recovery efforts and support the great people of Hot Springs by visiting hotspringsrecovery.org. 
Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.
Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele
Sound Editing by Textures Sound
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025

Be Curious Not Judgmental - Well Done You welcomes Baltimore native, inclusive leader, corporate trainer, instructional designer, mom of two extraordinary people, world traveler and best friend Tricia Jones. Along with guest cohost Justin Barker, who cannot stop talking about how much he loves his mom’s cooking, we discuss studying abroad, international travel, embracing new cultures, world’s greatest crab cakes, pbj feedback, pickleball, hosting foreign exchange students & meeting Stephen Covey. Please remember to rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast. Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com  .   Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter Instagram and @ra.cook2023 Facebook  If you would like to learn more about the foreign student exchange program, you can check out the programs at EF Education First at EF.edu Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.   Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G To inquire about advertising, contact cookieproductions@att.net. 

Angela Grout - Well Done You

Thursday Jan 02, 2025

Thursday Jan 02, 2025

Well Done You welcomes best-selling author & podcast host Angela Grout.  In this episode we talk about mayflower roots, running a flower shop, guiding forces, raising independent & creative children, the power of words, writing across multiple genres, writer's conferences and angels.  Visit Angela's work at www.angelagrout.com  and subscribe to her yWrite podcast on her YouTube channel yWrite with Angela Grout.
Please rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast.  Thank you!
For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com  .   Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter Instagram and @ra.cook2023 Facebook 
Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique. This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.  
Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele
Sound Editing by Textures Sound
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Ethen Braastad Well Done You

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024

RA Cook welcomes glass artist & business owner Ethen Braastad.  They talk about the world of glass art, running your own business, The Big E, creative process, family support, ugly penguins, handling setbacks, volunteer firefighting and oh yeah, Ethen is in his early twenties.  Ethen is putting some good out into our world.  Well Done You. Please visit www.EBraastadglass.com to view Ethen’s amazing work. Please rate, review, subscribe and share this podcast.  Thank you! For more information visit www.racookieproductions.com  .   Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter Instagram and @ra.cook2023 Facebook  Thank you to the episode sponsor- Good To Be Me, Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique.  This 5-star reviewed interactive book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and can be requested at your favorite bookstore.   Music by Pond5, Composer -Yasmine Mia Steele Sound Editing by Textures Sound Hosted on Podbean.  See podbean.com for privacy information.   Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G To inquire about advertising, contact cookieproductions@att.net.           

Well Done You Trailer

Friday Dec 13, 2024

Friday Dec 13, 2024

Welcome to Well Done You.  We hope you enjoy this trailer and follow and subscribe to this podcast.  Our first episode will be released very soon.  

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