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.
Episodes
Friday Feb 07, 2025
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".
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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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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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Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G
Follow RA Cook on social media - @racookwriter (Instagram) and @ra.cook2023 (Facebook) @racookwriter (Tik Tok)
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
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.
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.
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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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Well Done You Logo Artwork by Mike Quinones G
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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.
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.