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Jenny McCarthy on Reversing Autism, Healing Mold Toxicity, and the Biohacking Protocol Big Pharma Doesn't Want You to Know Back with another long one! Autism, mold poisoning, and cognitive decline share more root causes than most doctors admit, and this episode hands you the biohacking playbook to reverse all three. Want to try Jenny's makeup and skincare line? Visit https://bit.ly/Formless-Beauty and use code DAVE to unlock a discount. Host Dave Asprey sits down with Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, a New York Times bestselling author, actress, comedian, and 14-season judge on The Masked Singer who became one of the most trusted voices in the autism community after her son's regression following a vaccine reaction. She documented his recovery in books including Louder Than Words and Healing and Preventing Autism, founded the vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand Formless Beauty, and now develops unscripted television, documentaries, and podcasts with her husband Donnie Wahlberg through their Work Baby Productions banner under a first look deal with Lionsgate. Dave and Jenny trace her son's autism diagnosis back to a vaccine reaction and walk through the biohacking protocol that helped him recover, including candida detox, activated charcoal binders, collagen and hypermobility support, and hacking his gut with a low toxin diet that removed wheat and dairy. They connect autism to mitochondria energy collapse and neuroinflammation, and explain how nootropics like modafinil restore focus without the crash of stimulants. The conversation moves into longevity and human performance strategies for adults, covering low dose Cialis for brain blood flow, DHEA and thyroid optimization for women over 35, peptide protocols including melanotan and Retatrutide, cyclical ketosis and fasting alternatives, and why hormone replacement therapy reverses aging instead of causing cancer. They dig into functional medicine tools for everyday life: electrolytes and salt for blood pressure and sleep optimization, blackout darkness for circadian repair, baking soda for metabolism and alkaline balance, and why Jenny trusts krill oil over fish oil for anti-aging support. Dave breaks down ibogaine and neuroplasticity for brain repair, defends his carnivore leaning diet, shares why Danger Coffee still starts his morning, and calls out AI chatbots for pushing censored health narratives. This is essential listening for anyone interested in biohacking, human performance, longevity, functional medicine, brain optimization, and building a smarter, not harder approach to supplements and long-term health. You'll Learn: How mold and candida trigger PANS and PANDAS, and why they mimic autism symptoms Why activated charcoal timing determines whether it works as a binder The link between collagen, hypermobility, and leaky gut in autism and long-term brain function How modafinil, nicotine, and Cialis support brain optimization, focus, and mitochondria function Why hormone replacement therapy and DHEA reverse aging in women after 35 The truth about ketosis supplements, structured water, and alkaline water myths How darkness, light exposure, and electrolytes rebuild sleep optimization and metabolism Thank you to our sponsors! - ZenBud | Dave's Nervous System Biohack. Visit zenbud.health and use code DAVE15 at checkout for a discount. - MOD | Visit https://mod.com/ for a consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with promo code DAVE. - KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/and use code DAVE for 20% off - Butcher Box | Go to ButcherBox.com/HUMANUPGRADE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year with free shipping always. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, autism recovery, vaccine injury, biohacking, longevity, mitochondria, neuroinflammation, candida detox, mold toxicity, activated charcoal, hypermobility, collagen, modafinil, nootropics, human performance, hormone replacement therapy, DHEA, peptides, melanotan, ketosis, fasting, functional medicine, Danger Coffee, Smarter Not Harder, Dave Asprey, anti-aging, sleep optimization, brain optimization, metabolism, carnivore, ibogaine, neuroplasticity, supplements, PANS PANDAS Resources: • Want To Try Jenny's Makeup And Skincare Sine? 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The heart of homeschooling is relationships. Building meaningful, lasting connections is the real secret sauce of reading aloud with your kids. Those connections are also built when you spend time in nature together. Sounds simple, right? Read books. Go outside. But it can also feel like yet another thing to add to your already packed to-do list. How do we make time in our already full days to get outside with our kids?We've got an absolute treat for you today on the show. Ginny Yurich, the founder of the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, is here to talk about how families can bring the transformative power of nature into their everyday lives. She candidly shares her journey from indoorsy kid to overwhelmed mama to the fall afternoon that planted the seed of 1000 Hours Outside. We also dig into the benefits of spending time in nature, and of course, practical strategies for spending more time outside.In this episode, you'll hear: The lifelong physical, social, emotional, and academic benefits of spending time outsideHow accessible 1000 hours really is Practical ways to get more time outdoors, how to engage older kids, and why it doesn't have to be that complicatedLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/ginny-yurich

What if the reason you keep starting over is because you've been focused on the wrong part of the problem?For years, every time I stopped doing what I said I was going to do, I treated it like a starting problem.When should I start again?What should I do this time?What's the new plan?Except starting was never the part I needed help with.I needed to understand why I kept stopping.This pattern showed up most painfully for me with weight loss, but it isn't a weight-loss problem. It can happen with your fitness, your finances, your business—anything you genuinely want, know how to pursue, and somehow keep finding yourself starting again.In this episode, we're talking about what changes when you stop putting all your attention on the next start and finally investigate the stops themselves.GIVE ME ONE THING. GIVE ME FOUR WEEKS.If you already know the thing you're sick of starting over with, I want to help you build your DEFENSE around it.I'm taking just 20 people through the Four-Week DEFENSE Build beginning September 8th.You'll get immediate access to the complete DEFENSE Workshop and 80+ page Master Playbook. Then we'll spend four weeks doing the work that cannot be done generically:Building your DEFENSE around the way you stop.We'll build it. Put it into your actual life. Find the holes. Fix them. Test it again. Make it stronger.You already know how to start.Let's work on why you keep having to.JOIN THE FOUR-WEEK DEFENSE BUILD →20 people. One thing. Four weeks. We start September 8th.

This episode is brought to you by Redefining Wealth LIVE. Join me for the transformational experience that will challenge the way you think about success, wealth, and well-being. Redefining Wealth LIVE is where purpose-driven individuals come together to gain clarity, alignment, and momentum in creating lives that truly reflect their values. If you're ready to break free from default thinking and step into a more fulfilled, abundant life, don't miss this event. ✨ About This Season: Redefining Love 2.0 This season of Redefining Wealth is dedicated to redefining what love really means — beyond romance and into how we love ourselves, others, God, and the lives we're creating. We're exploring what it looks like to love without leaving yourself behind — through relationships, self-trust, reciprocity, obedience, and the Six Pillars of Wealth. Subscribe and journey with us as we learn to love without self-abandonment and honor who we are becoming. Episode Summary Welcome back, Purpose Chasers! After a 10-week summer break, Patrice returns to the Redefining Wealth podcast with the foundation for a brand-new season: Redefining Love 2.0. This season begins with a powerful truth—love should never require you to leave yourself. Patrice explores how easily self-abandonment can disguise itself as sacrifice, loyalty, keeping the peace, or even faith, and challenges us to redefine love in a way that allows us to remain honest, whole, and connected to who we are becoming. Building on last season's conversations about alignment, Patrice introduces what it means to move when life gives you a “pebble” instead of waiting for the rock or boulder. Throughout this season, she'll explore love far beyond romance—from relationships, reciprocity, and governing decisions to how we care for our bodies, steward our money, honor our capacity, pursue our purpose, and trust God enough to release what no longer belongs. This is an invitation to love yourself enough to keep meeting who you are now—and to build a life that supports that version of you.   Questions to Ask Yourself: Where have I been calling self-abandonment love, loyalty, or sacrifice? What “pebble” have I already heard but haven't trusted myself enough to honor? What do I genuinely want now, apart from what I wanted years ago or what others expect of me? Where am I over-giving, shrinking, staying silent, or abandoning myself to keep the peace? What would it look like to love others deeply without leaving myself behind?   Want to Redefine Wealth for Yourself? Start Here:

Building long-term wealth through real estate is the ultimate goal, but jumping into rentals too early can actually bankrupt your wholesaling business. In this Throwback Thursday episode, Brent Daniels is joined by Evernest's Spencer Sutton to discuss the exact moment an active wholesaler should transition into a passive buy-and-hold investor. Spencer breaks down the harsh realities of property management, sharing a painful eviction story that highlights why the resident, not the house, is your true asset. You will learn the exact cash reserves you need before buying your first rental, how to accurately calculate maintenance and CapEx, and why you should never hold a property you wouldn't otherwise buy. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(0:51) Meet Spencer Sutton and Evernest's 20,000 door operation(4:32) Transitioning from active wholesaling to passive holding(10:05) Why you must master property management yourself first(12:18) The hidden costs of rushing your tenant screening process(16:18) The resident is the asset, not the house(18:41) Brent's $300,000 cash reserve rule for new landlords(23:52) Should you buy now or wait for a market crash, mindset(25:41) Accurately estimating maintenance costs based on home age(29:05) Budgeting 10% to 15% of gross rent for upkeep and CapEx----------Resources:EvernestHomeVestorsTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Dan Ahdoot joins Tom Papa to talk about the accidental making of his new comedy special, Yes, I Am Falafel Phil, and the challenge of keeping proven material alive. They also get into wine snobbery, a spectacular dinner with Ralph Macchio, Broadway disappointments, New York food lines, and the pleasures that no sleep score can measure. Dan's book UNDERCOOKED is out now. His special YES, I AM FALAFEL PHIL is out now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Dan Ahdoot Can't Play the Hits Like Musicians 00:37 Dan Ahdoot Returns With Wine 05:52 Gen Z, Drinking, and Longevity 10:05 QR Codes and Lost Etiquette 15:43 Leaving Los Angeles for New York 23:19 The Mocktail Scam 26:10 Favorite Bottles and Wine Cheat Codes 32:05 Dinner With Ralph Macchio 37:47 The Broadway Show They Hated 42:01 An Accidental Comedy Special 44:35 Building the Next Stand-Up Hour 52:13 TikTok Takes Over New York Food 55:19 Steakhouses and Cigar Culture 1:01:39 Why Weed Shrinks Your World 1:04:23 The Perfect Martini 1:07:25 Dan Ahdoot Studies Wine 1:10:03 A Janitor With a Deed 1:12:44 Bread and Sourdough Cookies 1:15:30 Where to Watch the Special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kimberly Snyder explores the concept of true beauty as an inner reflection of wholeness, authenticity, and connection. She shares practical tips on cultivating a beautiful life through food, body awareness, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth, especially during the seasonal shift into fall.Chapters00:00 Introduction to True Beauty and Its Broader Meaning02:28 Seasonal Energy Shifts and Opportunities for Inner Growth04:22 The Spiritual Dimension of Beauty as Divine Reflection05:49 Living a Whole and Authentic Life in Every Season08:31 Grounding Practices and the Role of Gut Health11:37 Creating Joyful and Organic Daily Rituals16:02 Sourcing Seasonal, Natural Foods with Ease20:16 Balancing Protein and Nourishing the Body Naturally22:33 The Impact of Food on Mental and Emotional Well-Being24:28 Building a Positive Relationship with Your Body32:16 Emotional Well-Being and the Spectrum of Feelings37:00 The Power of Gratitude and Inner Connection38:08 Inner Practices for Spiritual Growth and Connection43:00 Living a Beautiful Life Starts from WithinSPONSOR: LMNTOFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOODKimberly Resources: Website: mysolluna.comSolluna Products: https://mysolluna.com/collections/allKimberly's Instagram: @kimberly_snyderSolluna Instagram: @sollunabyksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Eric Helms and Richard Collins explore the art and science of coaching, emphasizing the importance of motivation, rapport, and tailored strategies in achieving long-term success in fitness and bodybuilding. In this episode, Richard shares his extensive experience in physique sport coaching, mental performance training, and how athletes and coaches can optimize their mindset and preparation for peak performance. Check out Richard's instagram (richard_collinscoach) to stay up to date with his work. Catch new Iron Culture episodes every Tuesday at 5:30 pm eastern time! Be sure to use code "MRR10" for 10% off your order at elitefts.com Iron Culture is proudly presented by the MASS Research Review massresearchreview.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 01:53 What is coaching and why it matters 04:04 The importance of motivation and internal drive 07:04 Building rapport and trust with clients 10:10 Transition from sports to bodybuilding coaching 14:53 Differences in motivation between athletes and general clients 19:56 Creating internal motivation in clients 25:07 The role of accountability and standards 29:54 The impact of emotional intelligence and relationship building 34:58 Misconceptions about tough love and discipline 40:14 The importance of understanding client context 45:04 Practical strategies for long-term adherence 49:55 Lessons learned from sports coaching 55:09 The value of humility and continuous learning 01:00:12 Closing thoughts and key takeaways

Find your sales leaks: https://bit.ly/SalesLeakScorecard_itf1Most contractors believe the only way to build a successful business is to work 80 hours a week and sacrifice everything at home.Roberto Diaz thought the exact same thing. He was working non-stop, hiding empty bank accounts from his family, and putting thousands of dollars on credit cards just to survive.Then he hit a breaking point: "Strong Home, Strong Business."In this episode of Into The Fight, Tim and Derek sit down with general contractor Roberto Diaz (owner of Building by Giving in Denver, CO) to talk about how he stopped overworking, started tracking his numbers with job costing, and built a business that lets him be home by 5 PM with his wife and kids.They break down:• Why overworking and sacrificing family time won't save your contracting business• How to transition from doing everything yourself to implementing real business systems• The exact breaking point that forces contractors to stop hiding from their numbers• Why tracking job costing reveals the painful truth about your margins• How to build standards around subs, culture, and hospitality in construction• The power of reaching out to realtors, designers, and local partners to stay busy• Why asking hard questions and practicing active listening saves marriages and businessesChapters00:00 Welcome to Into The Fight: Roberto Diaz00:58 Donating 3% to 5% of Every Project03:36 The Breaking Point: Strong Home, Strong Business04:55 Empty Bank Accounts & Taking the Risk07:27 Deciding to Be a Present Father12:33 Facing the Truth with Job Costing15:15 Working with Family and Uncomfortable Conversations18:34 Scaling with a Subcontractor Model & High Standards26:28 Becoming a Better Husband & Communicator32:45 The Question Every Contractor Needs to AskRunning a contracting business should never force you to sacrifice your home life.When you implement job costing and track your actual numbers, you build a company that runs smoothly. That clarity gives you the freedom to be fully present as a husband and father.Tom Reber is the founder of The Contractor Fight. He is the host of Contractor Fight TV, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a podcaster, and a former HGTV host.For over 20 years, Tom has helped hundreds of thousands of contractors build businesses worth having.He does this by helping them become the kind of people capable of building them.On this channel you will find straight-talk training for your business.We cover sales, pricing, profit, leadership, and mindset.Our goal is to build a Strong You, a Strong Home, and a Strong Business.The first fight is always with yourself.Join The Fight.

In this episode, we're joined by Philippa Hann and Dr. Moira Somers, co-authors of The Fault Lines of Finance: Understanding and Preventing Financial Misconduct, for a deep dive into why good people can do bad things with other people's money. Philippa brings two decades of experience suing financial advisors, wealth managers, and banks, while Moira brings her expertise as a clinical neuropsychologist working with financial professionals, families, and the human side of money.   We explore the psychology and systems that can allow financial misconduct to happen, from financial stress, incentives, and information asymmetry to workplace culture, poor training, exhaustion, and the pressure to please. Philippa and Moira explain why ethical behavior is not simply about knowing right from wrong, and why developing "ethical health" requires understanding your own vulnerabilities, building a moral operating system, and having people you can turn to when doing the right thing becomes difficult.   We also discuss how investors can evaluate financial professionals, why complexity and exciting financial products deserve extra scrutiny, the role of regulators and insurers, and why financial sophistication doesn't necessarily protect people from being exploited. Along the way, Philippa and Moira share case studies illustrating ethical drift, confirmation bias, and the ways seemingly small decisions can compound into serious misconduct. The conversation ultimately makes the case for moral humility, strong relationships, healthy organizational cultures, and the willingness to tolerate discomfort when something doesn't feel right.   Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:00) Introduction. (0:02:02) What financial misconduct means and why "other people's money" matters. (0:02:35) Philippa's 20 years in litigation and the core question: why do good people do bad things?  (0:05:02) Moving beyond harm prevention toward promoting positive change in financial services.  (0:07:36) Why financial services are especially vulnerable: access, incentives, and opportunity. (0:09:40) Information inequality and extraordinary client trust in advisors. (0:11:15) Even sophisticated investors can fail to ask critical questions. (0:11:57) Misconduct isn't simply "good vs. bad people." (0:12:45) How systems, incentives, and culture can draw well-intentioned people into misconduct. (0:17:40) Ethical drift: how innocent mistakes can escalate into lying and misconduct. (0:19:05) Building a personal "moral operating system" to prepare for dilemmas.  (0:20:00) Identifying vulnerabilities: people-pleasing, exhaustion, dependence, conflict avoidance. (0:21:00) Journaling, defining non-negotiables, and developing ethical self-awareness. (0:25:22) Importance of trusted people who can challenge your thinking. (0:27:13) Personal strengths (confidence, ambition) can become vulnerabilities. (0:28:38) Systems and culture can enable misconduct or make ethics easier (0:30:10) Organizations must make it safe to surface mistakes. (0:34:43) Developing "ethical health" alongside physical and mental health. (0:40:15) Ethics requires more than knowing the right answer—it requires character and motivation. (0:44:29) Why traditional ethics training often fails in real-world dilemmas.  (1:14:11) The moral operating system as an actionable framework for behavioral ethics. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

Glen "Big Baby" Davis grew up with a love for theater, got drafted to the NBA, won a championship with the Boston Celtics, had his career ended by injury, navigated the struggles of life after the league, made decisions that produced a federal indictment, went to prison — riding Con Air, surviving the specific realities of federal institutional life, and collecting the stories most people never get to hear — and is finally sitting down for his first interview since being released to tell the complete truth about everything. _____________________________________________ #prison #truecrimestories #prisonstories #NBA #bostonceltics _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode:  Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intake: The Weirdest Strip Search 00:36 From NBA Champion to Federal Prison 01:02 Landing the Role on Power 03:17 Growing Up in Baton Rouge 04:40 Forced into Sports vs. Theater Passion 05:23 The Origin of 'Big Baby' 06:33 Teenage Curiosity and Escaping the Streets 08:25 Realizing the NBA Dream 10:20 College Years: LSU and Full Sail 12:56 The Hidden Side of Big Baby 13:27 Drafted to the Celtics: Championship Run 15:18 Timing, Fate, and the Celtics-Lakers Rivalry 16:35 Life After the Celtics: Orlando and Clippers 17:10 The Fake Car Accident Story 18:51 Staying Away from Trouble at the Peak 20:33 Survivor's Guilt and Keeping Boundaries 21:44 Athletes Losing Identity After Sports 23:20 Planning for Life After Basketball 25:54 Rebuilding Finances: Cash App Green 28:16 Financial Mistakes and Lack of a Plan 29:25 Going Back to School for Acting 30:44 Would the Injury Have Prevented Prison? 31:50 The Fraud Scheme Explained 34:38 Discovering the Federal Investigation 36:18 The Timeline and Lack of Concern 37:02 Why He Didn't Reach Out to Co-Conspirators 38:40 Arrested and the Media Firestorm 40:02 Disproportionate Punishment: $80K Restitution 41:35 Others Who Got Away: Tony Allen, Matt Barnes 43:36 Dealing with Public Scrutiny and Betrayal 45:46 Losing Relationships and Reputation 46:35 Pre-Trial Release and the Decision to Go to Trial 47:38 Why the Jury Convicted Him 49:30 The Verdict: Feeling Helpless 51:02 Aftermath: Cut Off and Shunned 51:50 NBA Treatment and the Cloud Over Him 53:09 Sentencing: Four Years for $40K 56:34 Preparing for Prison and Self-Surrender 57:20 First Day: The Drive to Duth 59:49 Intake: The Booty Hole Jump 01:00:17 The Guard Knew Who He Was 01:00:33 The Ride with the Girl 01:01:00 Building 7: The Horrible First Housing 01:01:44 Prison Welcome and Getting a Phone 01:03:38 Smuggling Phones and the Cost 01:04:16 First Prison Meals and Holiday Food 01:05:29 Commissary Favorites: Nachos and Crack Bars 01:06:36 Mackerel as Currency and the Laundry Business 01:08:50 Roommate Steve McBee 01:09:43 Smuggled Food and Best Dishes 01:10:56 Case Managers and the Halfway House Struggle 01:12:33 Halfway Houses: Worse Than Prison 01:13:00 Rehabilitation and Recidivism 01:14:06 Why He Got Transferred from Duth 01:15:19 Watching Power in Prison 01:16:34 Getting Caught with Contraband 01:19:22 Solitary Confinement: The Horror 01:21:02 Reflecting on Mistakes in Solitary 01:21:20 Con Air: The Ride and the Chaos 01:23:58 Arriving at Terra Haute 01:25:03 The Journey to Yankton 01:26:36 Terra Haute: The Transfer Experience 01:28:14 Oklahoma City: The Hellhole with K2 01:30:05 Encounters with Gang Members and Murderers 01:32:43 The Constant Strip Searches 01:33:18 The Month-Long Transfer Process 01:33:57 Yankton: A Camp Run Like a Low 01:35:36 Sports and Gambling in Prison 01:38:20 Inmate Treatment and Photos 01:39:02 Celebrity Support and Power Cast Relations 01:40:11 Total Time Served and Release 01:40:51 Getting Out: The Halfway House 01:41:21 Home Confinement: The Ankle Monitor 01:42:47 Working at Hidden Empire Films 01:43:28 Reaching Out After Release 01:44:38 Current State: At Peace and Moving Forward 01:45:56 Restitution: Still Paying for His Own Money 01:46:46 Probation and Public Reception 01:48:54 Advice to Younger Self 01:49:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Most people use Hermes like a glorified ChatGPT, and that mistake is costing them 90% of the leverage available to them. In this video, I break down the exact framework for turning Hermes into a true business multiplier: ⬛ How context becomes artifacts, and how artifacts become reusable skills ⬛ Why prompts are disposable but skills compound ⬛ How to make Hermes multiplayer across your entire team, not just yourself ⬛ The 8 levels of Hermes, from asking simple questions to building a true company brain ⬛ Why governance and permissioning matter before you scale AI across your business If you're a founder or operator still treating your AI agent like a search box, this will change how you think about what's possible. Chapters 00:00 The #1 Mistake Killing Your Hermes Results 00:31 The Framework: Context → Artifacts → Skills 01:32 Building a Strategic Thought Partner 03:27 Scaling Your Thinking With Artifacts 07:19 Making Hermes Multiplayer (Company Brain) 08:52 Skills vs Prompts vs Loops 11:12 Single Brain & Skills Dojo 13:35 Connectors, Governance & The Desktop App 17:39 Cron Jobs & Memory Systems 19:53 The 8 Levels of Hermes How to Connect IG: /ericosiu X: /ericosiu

Jake Rome, co-founder of Backflip, joins us to share the wild journey from institutional real estate private equity to building a vertically integrated lending platform for fix-and-flip investors! Jake breaks down the return-on-equity math that makes single-family flips so powerful, then digs into the leverage and risk decisions that separate successful investors from those who blow up their portfolios. He explains why Backflip decided to service and securitize its own loans, what red flags show up in underwriting (wholesaler markups, seller concessions), and how Chicago's Cook County foreclosure timeline uniquely impacts local lending. Jake also shares his outlook on where the fix-and-flip capital markets are headed, plus how he's using AI to run his own real estate portfolio. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side?  We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Jake Rome, Backflip Connect with Backflip: LinkedIn | Instagram | Careers Link: Ready to fund your next deal? Apply with Backflip here. Guest Questions:  02:07 – Housing Provider Tip: What to do when a tenant stops paying rent 04:04 – Intro to our guest, Jake Rome of Backflip! 06:07 – From institutional real estate private equity to startups 13:44 – How the idea for Backflip was born 19:25 – Breaking down return on equity on a fix and flip 23:27 – Understanding leverage, risk, and how much is too much 28:09 – Building Backflip: raising capital and servicing their own loans 34:13 – Underwriting red flags: wholesaler markups & seller concessions 39:17 – Where Backflip lends, and the Cook County foreclosure timeline 44:36 – Red flags for first-time construction loan borrowers 46:39 – What lenders actually look for: credit score, experience, liquidity 51:10 – Building community: closing dinners and "Burgers and Flips" 53:19 – The future of fix-and-flip lending and securitization 56:08 – Competitive advantage & advice for new investors 57:53 – How listeners can learn more about Jake and Backflip ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.

Joined by former Muslim, Oxford PhD recipient, and university founder, Dr. Jacob Imam, today we passionately discuss why the contempt for working with your hands is not just modern, but pagan. We explore how the current education system leaves men in a world that cannot tell them who they are or what they are for. We also get into how the idea that Catholicism has “gone soft” is a false rhetoric and how Islam offers a false sense of strength.   From Andrew Tate, to converting from Islam, to what our young men need to be successful as a person in 2026, Jacob provides us with fuel and direction.   The College of St. Jospeh the Worker: https://www.collegeofstjoseph.com/  Help the College reclaim the Masonic Temple: https://www.collegeofstjoseph.com/reclaim  0:00 The Crisis of Modern Manhood 1:39 A Journey from Jerusalem to Oxford 3:43 Roots in the Holy Land 7:00 The Legacy of Clerical History 10:41 Finding the Face of Christ 16:05 The Allure of Modern Islam 31:55 Reclaiming the Dignity of Work 1:02:15 Building a New Future 

Nick Huber is an accomplished entrepreneur and real estate investor based in Athens, Georgia. Best known for building a $30M+ annual revenue portfolio that includes 68 self-storage properties, Nick also owns companies like somewhere.com, Bolt Storage, and RE Cost Seg. He's recognized for his no-nonsense advice on entrepreneurship, his book The Sweaty Startup, and his focus on building wealth through practical, “boring” businesses rather than chasing flashy startup trends. Nick's unique perspective comes from real-world experience, not just theory, making him a sought-after voice for aspiring business owners. On this episode we talk about: – How Nick made his first and most recent dollar – The importance of picking the right business “vehicle” – Why cash is king in real estate investing – The realities of self-storage and why it's not truly “passive income” – Building businesses that solve real problems (like RE Cost Seg and somewhere.com) Top 3 Takeaways 1. Pick the right business vehicle: Success isn't just about working hard-it's about working smart in industries where you can win, even if you're “average.” 2. Cash matters in real estate: Contrary to popular advice, Nick argues you need capital to succeed in real estate; “no money down” deals are risky and rare. 3. Business is a long game: Building wealth takes years, often generations. Avoid get-rich-quick schemes and focus on boring, proven businesses. Connect with Nick Huber: Website: sweatystartup.com ⁠http://www.nickhuber.com/⁠⁠ https://x.com/sweatystartup ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup/#⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup/ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/sweatystartup⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@sweatystartup⁠⁠ https://www.threads.com/@sweatystartup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karlee Tanaka is a singer-songwriter and independent artist from the island of Oʻahu. She was one of just 20 artists selected from more than 120,000 applicants for HYBE x Geffen's The Debut: Dream Academy, the competition that ultimately formed KATSEYE, and her journey was later featured in Netflix's Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.She also appeared on Netflix's Building the Band before stepping out on her own.Her breakout song “Right Back!” has now surpassed 20 million streams, helping her reach more than 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.Find Karlee Girl here:https://www.instagram.com/gnarly.karlee/Full episodes:

What if feeling more sensitive, emotional, exhausted or even angry is actually a sign that something deep inside of you is healing? In this episode, Katie explores the signs your nervous system is healing, why your old coping strategies have stopped working and ways to better support yourself as your nervous system heals. If you're ready to embark on a year of deep nervous system work in a supportive community, we want to invite you to join the next class of our Feminine-Form Ayurveda School starting on January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! In this episode about the signs your nervous system is healing, you'll hear: ~ Why healing often feels worse before it gets better ~ What real nervous system healing actually looks like ~ Signs your nervous system is healing that don't always feel good ~ Becoming more sensitive to your body and emotions ~ Why we ignore our body's signals and inner wisdom ~ Building resilience and trusting the signs your nervous system is healing ~ Why old coping strategies stop working ~ How to support yourself through nervous system healing ~ Want to learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today? Watch the replay of our recent Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-252-10-signs-your-nervous-system-is-healing/ Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our free gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at info@theshaktischool.com or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy!

In 1971, the National Cancer Act transformed cancer into a national research priority. More than 50 years later, the next frontier is no longer defined solely by scientific discovery, but by how quickly knowledge, lived experience, and patient voices can reshape healthcare itself.The concluding chapter of The Cancer Mavericks: A History of Survivorship explores how the cancer advocacy movement continues to evolve in an era of digital communities, social media, precision medicine, and grassroots activism. Building on the work of pioneers such as Mary Lasker, Rose Kushner, and the generations of survivors who followed, today's advocates are expanding the movement beyond awareness to demand health equity, trusted information, patient-centered research, and meaningful representation in healthcare decision-making.The episode examines how technology has transformed advocacy from local support groups into global communities capable of organizing in real time. Researchers, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and survivors reflect on the growing influence of digital storytelling, online education, and peer-to-peer networks that connect patients across diagnoses, generations, and geographic boundaries. At the same time, they acknowledge new responsibilities: ensuring accurate medical information, combating misinformation, protecting trust, and keeping patients at the center of innovation.The story also looks ahead to the next generation of advocates. Young leaders are applying lessons learned from decades of cancer activism while drawing inspiration from broader movements for social justice, public health, and community organizing. Their work reflects a simple but enduring truth: meaningful change rarely begins inside institutions. It begins when ordinary people refuse to accept that the system cannot improve.Cancer survivorship has never been a finished story. Every generation inherits the progress achieved by those who came before while confronting challenges uniquely its own. The future of survivorship will be shaped not only by scientific breakthroughs, but by those willing to listen, organize, educate, and ensure that every patient's voice helps define what comes next.RELATED LINKSNational Cancer Institute⁠Cancer Moonshot⁠Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Division of Cancer Prevention and Control⁠HopeLab⁠Tigerlily Foundation⁠Stupid Cancer⁠FEEDBACKLike this episode? Rate and review The Cancer Mavericks: A History of Survivorship on your favorite podcast platform. For more information, visit CancerMavericks.com. Please send any questions to podcasts@matthewzachary.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we explore the reality of starting a new homeschool year, especially when things don't go as planned. We all set out with big dreams and carefully constructed plans, but when our real, neurodivergent kids show up—with their unique strengths, challenges, and sometimes unexpected needs—it's easy to feel overwhelmed or question ourselves. Listen for actionable reflection questions, permission to pivot your plans, and a reminder that every year is a fresh opportunity to meet your kids where they are and help them grow into the amazing people they're meant to be. Key Takeaways Start with the Child You Have: Observe your child's real needs and interests—not your ideal of what homeschooling "should" look like. Ditch What Doesn't Work: Don't be afraid to drop curriculum, routines, or activities that create friction or don't fit your child's current stage. Celebrate Asynchrony: Embrace uneven growth—kids may excel in some areas and need extra support in others, and that's normal. Connection Comes First: Prioritize strengthening your relationship and trust with your child—learning follows where connection is strong. Small Changes, Big Impact: Focus on just one meaningful adjustment at a time for positive momentum and less overwhelm. Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling outside-the-box learners! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Homeschool Curriculum for Your Asynchronous Gifted Learner Our Gifted Homeschool Curriculum For Multiple Grade Levels: 2021-2022 Homeschooling Middle School Using Your Own Interest-Based Curriculum Building Our Own Curriculum – Why it's Easier Than Buying Boxed Our Gifted Homeschool | Curriculum for Pre-K, 1st, 4th, and 8th Grades Homeschool Curriculum Choices for 2015-2016 Homeschool Curriculum Choices Creating Your Own Interest-Based Middle School Curriculum A Family-Friendly Homeschool Art Curriculum Our Homeschool Curriculum Our Curriculum Choices for 2012-2013  

Building wealth from zero is a completely different game than scaling wealth once you already have momentum.At the beginning, you have little capital, limited leverage, no proven systems, and very little room for error.Every dollar requires effort.But once the foundation is built, the rules begin to change.In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why reaching your first major financial milestone can be significantly harder than multiplying the wealth you have already created.The first phase requires you to create the engine.The next phase is about learning how to leverage it.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why starting from zero creates the greatest amount of financial friction• How systems begin replacing personal effort as a business grows• Why successful entrepreneurs transition from hustlers to capital allocators• How reinvestment, infrastructure, and leverage can accelerate future growthThe truth is simple:The hardest part is building enough momentum to escape the starting line.Once you have capital, systems, people, and a proven business model, you can begin using those resources to create even greater results.Stop trying to personally carry every part of the business.Build the engine.Reinvest the profits.Create leverage.Then allow momentum to compound.Your Network is your NETWORTH!Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.comFREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com

#1064 What if the key to breakthrough innovation isn't inventing something new — but seeing value where everyone else sees waste? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Stuart Jenkins, a lifelong athlete turned footwear innovator, to unpack an incredible entrepreneurial journey that blends grit, patience, and purpose. Stuart shares how his background as an Olympic Trials–qualifying marathon runner shaped his mindset for startups, why he believes preparation is everything, and how decades in the footwear industry led him to reimagine massive amounts of discarded foam as high-performance, commercially viable products. From licensing early innovations to Reebok, to helping bring HOKA to life, to building a sustainable footwear brand that transformed industry “waste” into products worn by elite athletes — and even featured on Oprah's Favorite Things — this conversation is a masterclass in innovation, persistence, and seeing opportunity where others see trash! (Original Air Date - 1/7/26) What we discuss with Stuart: + Olympic Trials mindset + 1000:1 preparation principle + Athlete to entrepreneur journey + Footwear innovation origins + Commercializing ideas vs inventing + Turning waste into resources + Sustainability beyond marketing + Building factories from scratch + Rejection, luck, and persistence + Seeing truth before trends Thank you, Stuart! Check out Blumaka at ⁠Blumaka.com⁠. Check out Fleks Footwear at ⁠FleksFootwear.com⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The business wasn't missing ambition. It was missing the structure to sustain it. What happens when a rapidly growing business starts demanding more from its founder than one person can give? In this case study, Dr. Jesse Jacobs of Freeform Chiropractic shares how he transformed a fast-growing franchise organization from founder-dependent momentum into a scalable enterprise built on accountability, structure, and leadership. As Free Form Chiropractic expanded from seven locations to a growing multi-unit organization, Jesse discovered that the next stage of growth required more than vision. It demanded operational discipline, clear systems, and a business that could thrive without depending on him to save the day. The result wasn't just a stronger company. It gave him more freedom with his family, greater confidence as a CEO, and a clearer path toward the future he set out to build. In This Case Study You Will: Follow how Free Form Chiropractic evolved from founder-driven growth to a business built for long-term scale. Discover why accountability and organizational clarity became the missing pieces behind rapid expansion. Hear what changed when Jesse stopped white-knighting every challenge and stepped fully into the CEO role. Explore how leadership systems created greater freedom both inside the business and at home. Take away the framework that helped transform growth into durability and optionality. Episode Highlights 01:33 – A fast-growing franchise looked successful on paper, but behind the scenes the founder was carrying far more than the business could sustainably demand. 02:56 – The realization wasn't knowing exactly what needed to change. It was recognizing that growth had exposed problems that couldn't be solved alone. 03:56 – Personal vision became the foundation for business vision, creating clarity that reached far beyond opening more locations. 05:48 – Looking beyond the bank account and into meaningful business metrics transformed how every location was measured and improved. 07:12 – Standards stopped drifting once accountability and clear ownership became part of the organization's operating rhythm. 08:55 – Building a world-class team started with a simple commitment: only world-class people would shape the future of the company. 12:06 – The pursuit of freedom gave way to something even more valuable: building a business durable enough to create lasting optionality. 17:20 – Growth wasn't measured only by opening more locations but by creating businesses that could thrive without depending on the founder. 20:58 – Reclaiming intentional time with family became one of the clearest signs that the business was finally serving the life it was meant to support. 24:30 – The greatest breakthroughs didn't come from having all the answers, but from surrounding the business with people who understood the journey. 28:12 - Technology should make running a chiropractic practice easier, not more complicated. Dr. Bobby sits down with Sam Ogutucu from Success Partner Medic Cloud to explore how specialized IT support and in-house digital X-ray solutions help practices improve efficiency, enhance the patient experience, protect retention, and create stronger long-term profitability. Resources Mentioned Learn more about the TRP Remarkable Practice Immersion Oct 1 - 3, 2026 in National Harbor, MD and Nov 13 - 14, 2026 in Adelaide, AUS - https://theremarkablepractice.com/upcoming-events/   To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about Medic Cloud please visit: https://mediccloud.com.au/ Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.

Building a successful beauty career starts with putting in the time, gaining experience, and making yourself available when clients need you most. In this episode, Kati shares why new stylists and service providers should embrace model calls, volunteer opportunities, advanced education, networking, and consistent social media marketing. You'll learn how repetition strengthens your craft, relationships create unexpected opportunities, and early effort can lead to greater freedom later in your career. Tune in to discover the practical steps you can take now to build a loyal clientele and create a sustainable, long-term career in the beauty industry. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3GO5ltCfCXo GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! https://joinmya.com/ LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge Get my favorite bio-hacking products: https://www.best365labs.com/?ref=tojxxlga

Episode 266: In Bain's early 2026 Consumer Banking Benchmark, provided by NPS Prism, Chime had the highest NPS among the companies we measured. That raised a basic question: How does a financial technology company serving people who live paycheck to paycheck earn greater loyalty than institutions built around customers with much higher balances? Sam Krause is the Senior Vice President of Operations and Member Experience at Chime. As she explains, Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. "We are a FinTech. We partner with bank partners behind the scenes who hold all our deposits." Most Chime members already had bank accounts. The important distinction is between having access to an account and having a product designed around the way you actually live. Chime operates without branches, giving it lower fixed costs than traditional banks. Members who qualify can receive their paychecks up to two days early or use a free feature called SpotMe for up to $200 in fee-free overdrafts. Those benefits cost money and expose Chime to risks many traditional banks avoid. But about two-thirds of members use Chime as their primary account. Most of the company's revenue comes from interchange on daily card use. Helping members get access to their money sooner can increase usage, strengthening the economics that make those benefits possible. Sam also explains how Chime tries to turn "member obsession" into an operating discipline. NPS is one of the company's three highest-level goals. For example, competitive benchmarking exposed a gap in funding and transfers that internal data alone had not made urgent enough. Chime then combined the NPS Prism benchmark data with direct member feedback to identify the specific problems and change its priorities. The consequences can be intensely personal. Sam describes a member named Carmen who used SpotMe to put gas in her car so she could reach chemotherapy appointments scheduled shortly before her payday. Her story illustrates why a short-term liquidity problem that might look minor to a product team can matter enormously to the person experiencing it. In this episode, learn how Chime preserves member obsession as it grows and leverages better outcomes for members into greater usage, loyalty, and growth. Guest: Sam Krause, Senior Vice President, Operations & Member Experience Host: Rob Markey, Partner, Bain & Company Give us feedback: Customer Confidential Podcast Feedback Send us a note: Contact Rob Timestamped Topics 00:52 – Cutting insurance claim resolution from weeks to minutes shapes Sam's approach to customer experience 01:28 – Aligning the business model with what is best for customers 02:51 – Designing financial products for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck 03:25 – Giving members paychecks up to two days early and up to $200 in fee-free overdraft 05:40 – Using primary account relationships and interchange to make the economics work 08:03 – Taking risks traditional banks avoid to give members faster access to their money 09:04 – Distinguishing access to banking from helping customers gain financial control 12:13 – Designing simpler money-management tools for the 80% who are not natural planners 14:14 – Finding the two customer segments where the products have the strongest fit 18:38 – Seeing simplicity and ease of use emerge as the biggest drivers of promoters 19:41 – Helping members increase credit scores by 30 points on average over eight months 22:17 – Scaling customer obsession through employee bootcamps and direct customer listening 24:00 – Making NPS one of three company-level goals 30:30 – Using competitive benchmarks to prioritize funding and transfer problems 32:57 – Building trust in a digital model with 24/7 access to human support 39:30 – Hiring "hungry, humble, and smart" employees as the company scales 41:30 – Embedding company values into employee evaluation and coaching Notable Quotes 08:03 "We're willing to take that risk on behalf of our members." 09:04 "There's a difference between having access and having something that is actually helping you gain control of your finances and reach your financial goals and make financial progress." 15:52 "We figured it out. And it turns out when you can crack that, you gain a very large and very loyal member base." 26:31 "You shouldn't be surprised that senior executives lose interest in something like this if you are not doing the work to prepare it." 28:36 "At the end of the day, it's about the member perception and the member view." 32:36 "We have to do more than a traditional bank would because that's what our members need." Additional Resources about Chime: How Chime is Leading the Way in Customer Loyalty: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-chime-is-leading-the-way-in-customer-loyalty-snap-chart/ What it Takes to Build the AI-Native Modern Bank: https://www.bain.com/insights/what-it-takes-to-build-the-ai-native-modern-bank/ How Analytics Can Deepen Banks' Customer Relationships: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-analytics-can-deepen-banks-customer-relationships/ 

In this episode, Anthony O'Neal sits down with Courtney Hale to break down his five-part ETF portfolio and explain how ETFs work, why overlapping funds may not provide real diversification and how everyday investors can build a portfolio designed for growth and protection. They also discuss starting with what you can afford, reviewing your portfolio every six months and avoiding the FOMO that causes investors to chase every new opportunity.*ETF prices and market information reflect the time of recording and may have changed.Mentioned Here: 

On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys from the New York Stock Exchange, host Jennifer Sanasie is joined by Ben Spiegelman, Head of Institutional at Base, to break down Coinbase's newly launched tokenized stocks. Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, unpacks the debut of the first-ever Zcash ETF. Plus, Solstice CEO Ben Nadareski explains strcUSX, a Solana-based product that splits the economics of Strategy's STRC preferred into senior and junior tranches. - Learn more at bullish.com. - Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 22, 2026: policy-regulation.coindesk.com. - To get market-moving news delivered daily, download CoinDesk's mobile app: linktr.ee/coindeskapp. - Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:24 Coinbase Brings Tokenized Stocks to Base 00:44 Base's Ben Spiegelman Joins Public Keys 01:02 What Makes Coinbase's Tokenized Stocks Different 03:26 The Killer DeFi Use Case: Borrowing Against Your Stocks 04:11 The CLARITY Act and a Future US Launch 05:24 Trading, Financing, and Payments on Base 07:04 What Still Gives Institutions Pause On-Chain 09:15 ETF Flows: Bitcoin and Ether Cool After a Record August 10:04 Grayscale's Zach Pandl on a Healing Crypto Market 11:13 What Happens If the CLARITY Act Doesn't Pass 12:18 'Recktember' and the Q4 Bitcoin Outlook 13:42 The First-Ever Zcash ETF and the Privacy Thesis 15:47 Scarcity vs. Privacy: What's Driving Zcash 17:10 Institutional vs. Retail Demand for the Zcash ETF 19:04 Solstice's Ben Nadareski and Strategy's STRC on Solana 20:38 Inside strcUSX: Senior and Junior Tranches 21:40 Building on Strategy's Platform 23:19 Why Solstice Built on Solana 25:30 The Institutional DeFi Adoption Curve

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeDisinformation about clean energy is showing up everywhere — online after every blackout, at county commission meetings about siting new projects, in regulatory dockets stuffed with fake comments. GoodPower, which combines a C3 education arm with a C4 advocacy arm, is trying to fight back with a network of thousands of content creators, rapid-response campaigns around storms and grid failures, and an AI tool that detects manufactured public comments. I talk with CEO Leah Qusba about what they've tried, what they've measured, and what actually works.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:06 – What the disinformation claims, and who spreads it05:57 – From Action for the Climate Emergency to GoodPower08:38 – Building a creator network in non-political verticals14:17 – Competing with talk radio and Fox News18:26 – Winter Storm Fern and the rapid response system23:26 – Measuring whether a deployment actually worked27:24 – Pre-bunking and the 80-county experiment33:18 – Getting people off the couch and into the room38:10 – AI agents and where human judgment sits42:05 – Keeping the C3 and the C4 distinct47:13 – Battery fires, Moss Landing, and talking to fire chiefs50:54 – TrueVoice and manufactured public comment56:13 – Whether AI will overwhelm the comment process58:11 – The best messages that actually land1:04:22 – Super PACs, budgets, and what comes next

Noah Pines spent seven years as a prosecutor in Georgia — weighing sentences, navigating cases, trying to be a fair voice inside a system that does not always reward fairness — before leaving to become a criminal defense attorney and discovering what the justice system looks like from the other side of the courtroom. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what being a Georgia prosecutor really required of him, why he left after seven years to defend the people he used to prosecute, what working Innocence Project cases and overturning twenty year wrongful conviction sentences actually involved, what the current problems with prosecutors in America actually look like from someone who spent seven years inside that world, and what representing people accused of the worst crimes available actually requires of the attorney who takes those cases. _____________________________________________ #lawyer #criminallaw #prosecutor #truecrimepodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Noah Pines: https://www.rossandpines.com/attorneys/noah-h-pines/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Guilty People Walk 00:13 Meet Noah Pines: From Prosecutor to Defense 00:35 Growing Up Outside Philadelphia 00:56 Childhood and Family Influence 01:42 Parents' Careers and Early Law Exposure 02:32 Deciding to Go to Law School 03:39 Internships and Discovering Trial Law 05:20 What Makes a Good Trial Lawyer 06:44 The Physical Toll of Trials 08:11 Choosing to Become a Prosecutor 09:14 Prosecutorial Discretion and Dismissals 10:27 How Cases Reach Prosecutors 11:27 Arrests Without Charges and Records 12:06 Declining Police Investigations 13:07 Why Police Don't Investigate Anymore 14:08 Prosecutors' Duty to Get It Right 15:10 Building Judgment and Mentorship 16:34 Power of Young Prosecutors 17:29 Sending People to Prison: A Reality Check 18:16 Weighing Sentences in Difficult Cases 19:52 Is There a Just Sentence? 22:12 The Morality of Prosecuting Felonies 23:38 Prosecutorial Mindset and Mandatory Minimums 24:48 A Case for Mercy: Avoiding Life Without Parole 25:25 Dealing with Tough Prosecutors 28:00 Relationships with Prosecutors and Judges 29:05 Advice for New Lawyers 30:12 Telling Clients What They Need to Hear 31:43 The Risk of Trial and Plea Offers 32:52 Lawyer Egos and Slam Dunk Cases 35:53 A Slam Dunk Case That Was Lost 37:21 Guilty People Walk, Innocent People Go to Prison 37:22 Immunity Deals and Witnesses 38:22 Relationships with Judges 39:53 Judges Staying Too Long 41:04 Judicial Impartiality and Bias 42:39 The Turn-In Date Story 44:47 Why I Left the Prosecutor's Office 47:39 Going Back and Then Leaving for Good 48:53 Building a Defense Firm 50:02 Impact as a Defense Attorney 51:28 Falsely Accused College Student Case 52:52 Trusting Clients and Instinct 54:14 Representing Police Officers 56:26 The Self-Defense Shooting Case 58:28 Attacks on Defense Attorneys 01:01:20 Press Releases and Public Perception 01:02:18 Sealing Arrests and Indictments 01:03:35 Most Important Skill from Prosecuting 01:05:39 First Trial as a Defense Attorney 01:07:20 TV Dramatization vs. Reality 01:09:04 Putting Clients on the Stand 01:11:37 Reflections on Ian's Case 01:13:20 Using the Law as a Sword 01:14:56 Teaching High School Kids 01:16:04 Aaron Hernandez and Poor Decisions 01:16:12 Would You Sacrifice Yourself for Your Dad? 01:18:16 Judges Spotting Prosecutorial Misconduct 01:18:40 Innocence Project Cases: Sunny's Story 01:24:33 Joey Watkins' Case 01:27:30 Suing for Wrongful Conviction 01:28:08 Defending the Guilty 01:30:00 Prosecutors Refusing to Dismiss 01:31:20 The Art of Negotiation 01:32:38 Reflecting on Past Cases 01:34:08 Compensation for Wrongful Convictions 01:34:19 Defending Someone 100% Innocent 01:35:35 Taking Difficult Cases 01:36:18 Keeping in Touch with Clients 01:38:41 Judges Seeing Success Stories 01:40:00 Normalizing Felony Convictions 01:40:54 Worst Part of Prison 01:41:52 Best Part of Prison 01:42:39 Learning Lessons and Optimal Sentencing 01:44:43 Judges Understanding Prison 01:46:23 Sex Offender Registry Issues 01:47:05 Vigilante Predator Stings 01:48:28 Entrapment and Sting Operations 01:49:55 Scams and Sextortion 01:50:56 The Arkansas Sheriff Case 01:51:10 One Thing to Change in the Justice System 01:52:24 Future Plans and Special Master Role 01:53:59 Bad Lawyers and Mistakes 01:55:49 Advice for Aspiring Lawyers 01:57:04 Final Thoughts and Thanks _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Topics discussed:(00:07) - Recap of why Lindsay started Lifting Lindsay (10:09) - Surprise! We're talking about building muscle! (11:17) - Do you have to be in a calorie surplus to build muscle? (21:29) - Thinking about it in terms of building a house (30:39) - Marker 5 (31:10) - Most women don't know how to train safe and hard (44:11) - You can't jump right into training intensely (46:39) - Would you want to learn how to train with intensity? (48:31) - Sometimes builidng is boring If you're in Utah and interested in an in-person group training session to learn to train hard and smart, email support@liftinglindsay.com with the subject IN-PERSON-TRAINING and reference this podcast episode. If we get enough of you interested, we'll host a training event.Connect With LindsayInstagram: @liftinglindsayJoin the BeStrong Community for science based training, nutrition education, coaching, live calls, and a supportive community of women who want to get stronger, build muscle, and improve their health.Learn more at liftinglindsay.comReady To Train With Us?If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to experience this style of training for yourself, it's not too late to join us inside the BeStrong app.Our newest hypertrophy phase has already begun, but you're absolutely not behind.This training block focuses on:✔ Lengthened position training✔ Strategic pauses and isometrics✔ Improving muscle tension✔ Building strength and muscle with intentional execution✔ Learning how to make the target muscle do more of the workYou'll get access to the complete training program, exercise video demonstrations, nutrition guidance, live coaching calls, and a community of women committed to getting stronger together.Join us HERE

Margo is joined by Louie, better known as Louie's Loops, a self-taught crochet artist, designer, game creator, and founder of Club Crochet. For nearly 20 years, Louie has been turning his love of crochet into an ever-expanding creative world of amigurumi, tutorials, games, characters, and stories—all rooted in curiosity, play, and community. Margo and Louie discuss: Following curiosity and asking "what if?" as a creative practice. Turning a self-taught crochet hobby into a career and creative business. Challenging the idea of crochet as simply a "craft" rather than an art form. Using play and experimentation to stay inspired and avoid burnout. Building community through tutorials, storytelling, and shared creativity. Expanding ideas beyond one medium into games, characters, animation, and more. Creativity and handmade art in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. Bringing 20 years of ideas together through Crochet Goomis and Battle Goomis.   Connect with Louie: www.TheGoomis.com www.ClubCrochet.com www.instagram.com/LouiesLoops

Ryan Day says Ohio State's offense is going to be fun in 2026. But what exactly does that mean?In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what Day means when he talks about a fun offense — and why the Buckeyes may be positioned to deliver one.The discussion starts with explosiveness in the running game and the expectation that Bo Jackson, Isaiah West and Legend Bey can turn ordinary gains into much bigger plays. The guys also look at how Arthur Smith plans to involve players like Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss, why the offense should be harder for defenses to predict, and how multiple plays can build off the same looks.They also get into the offensive line, where Carson Hinzman says Smith has brought a sense of “tangible violence” to the running game, and why a more physical, efficient and explosive offense could be a lot more enjoyable for everybody involved — especially Ohio State fans.0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast0:10 — Ryan Day is promising a “fun” offense0:18 — What does a fun offense actually mean?1:08 — Explosive plays make football more fun2:05 — Ryan Day expects more big plays from the running backs2:44 — Rewatchability and what makes an offense entertaining3:27 — Arthur Smith's plan to get everyone involved4:37 — Why Brandon Inniss believes the plan is real5:10 — Building plays off plays5:53 — Why frustrating the defense is part of the fun7:22 — “Tangible violence” on the offensive line8:27 — If the offensive line is having fun, that's a good sign9:46 — Remembering explosive Ohio State offenses of the past10:22 — Can this Buckeye offense become one of those?11:00 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com11:34 — ClosingWhat would make this Ohio State offense “fun” for you? More explosive runs? More deep shots? More Jeremiah Smith? More creativity from Arthur Smith? Let us know in the comments.For more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel, scheme discussion, recruiting and more, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com.If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave a comment. A five-star rating and review on the podcast side is always appreciated.

Travis Chappell and producer Eric take a lighthearted look at celebrity sightings, theme-park spending, and the surprising relationship between money and happiness. After sharing stories from a trip to Universal Studios—including celebrity encounters with Josh Duhamel and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy actress Kasey Brooks—they dive into research discussed by Arthur C. Brooks about how increasing income can reduce money-related unhappiness without necessarily creating lasting happiness. The conversation explores why making more money can make other problems easier to solve, while still recognizing that money alone can't fix every area of your life. On this episode we talk about: The unexpected experience of spotting celebrities at Universal Studios Why money can reduce unhappiness without necessarily creating happiness The concept of diminishing marginal utility as income increases How financial security makes it easier to address other problems in life Why solving your money problems should come before expecting money to solve all your problems Top 3 Takeaways Money can reduce certain sources of unhappiness, but it isn't a substitute for happiness. Having enough money can eliminate stress surrounding necessities and financial insecurity, but earning more won't automatically create fulfillment. Solving your financial problems can make other problems easier to solve. Once you're no longer consumed by paying rent, buying food, or covering medical bills, you have more resources and mental bandwidth to focus on your health, relationships, and personal growth. Don't make money the solution to every problem. Building wealth is important, but once your financial foundation is strong, you still need to intentionally work on the other areas of your life that contribute to happiness. Notable Quotes "A little money will relieve unhappiness. No amount of money will make you truly happy." "Money solves money problems." "If you solve the money problem first, it tends to make solving some of your other problems a little bit easier." Connect with Travis Chappell: Instagram: https://instagram.com/travischappell Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through September 13, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinny Brusco is an insight and perspective coach, community builder, and podcast host who helps men cultivate clarity, connection, and purpose. After 16 years in the car business, he walked away from a lucrative but misaligned career to build a life and business rooted in what matters most to him: authentic brotherhood, mental and spiritual health, and intentional living. As the founder of Agora Social Club and host of The Council of Dudes podcast (with over 500 episodes), Vinny creates spaces where men can drop the performative self-help act and actually live in alignment instead of autopilot. On this episode we talk about: Leaving a high-income, misaligned career for a more meaningful path How sales skills become a “break glass in case of emergency” safety net Why fulfillment in the pursuit matters more than status or titles The loneliness epidemic among men and entrepreneurs Building real, local community through Agora Social Club and long-form conversation Top 3 Takeaways You can be making great money and still be completely out of alignment—and no number in your bank account will fix that internal mismatch. Learning to sell is one of the most valuable “forever skills” you can develop, giving you the confidence to take bigger risks in pursuit of a life you actually want. Deep, in-person community and long-form conversation are antidotes to modern male loneliness, especially for entrepreneurial men who often feel isolated at the top. Notable Quotes “This isn't a weekend hobby; it's a heart-and-soul project that needs a life force behind it.” “If you'd still do it even if you never became ‘the best' at it, you're probably on the right path.” “The transaction is just an energetic byproduct of a real, authentic conversation.” Connect with Vinny Brusco: Instagram (personal): @vinnybrusco Agora Social Club website: ⁠agorasocialclub.com⁠ Instagram (club): @agora_westchester Podcast: ⁠The Council of Dudes A Word from Our Sponsors:- The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through September 13, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this milestone 500th episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Will McKee, Jiu Jitsu black belt and founder of Asylum Jiu Jitsu in Aledo, Texas. Will shares his transformative journey from a 255-pound medical operations manager to a confident, mission-driven Jiu Jitsu practitioner shedding 60 pounds and rebuilding his mental health along the way. Will opens up about the physical and mental transformation he's experienced through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), emphasizing self-confidence, resilience, and discipline. He explains how he coaches kids to embrace competition without pressure, creating a gym culture where every student child or adult can grow, learn, and overcome real obstacles. The conversation dives into Jiu Jitsu culture at large: the balance between competition and personal growth, the importance of a safe training environment, and the darker sides of martial arts culture that Asylum Jiu Jitsu was built to push back against. Despite its name, Will explains, Asylum isn't a cage it's a place of refuge, structure, and freedom, closer to a monastery than an asylum in the traditional sense. Will also reflects on his own mental health struggles and how Jiu Jitsu became his sanctuary during the hardest chapters of his life. He shares stories of student progress, his approach to mentorship, and his mission to be the coach he wished he'd had growing up — shaped in part by his relationship with his own father. If you're interested in martial arts, BJJ, mental health, fitness transformation, or raising resilient kids, this milestone episode of Better Call Daddy delivers all of it.

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Google is officially getting deeper into the points-and-miles world, and Ed and Richard have plenty of questions. Google is adding travel functionality to AI Mode that can search for points-and-miles availability directly from participating airlines and hotel programs. Initial integrations include Alaska, Hawaiian, American, Choice, Hilton and Wyndham, with Flying Blue, Hyatt, LATAM and Lufthansa among those expected to follow. And the results can be fast—Richard gets award pricing back almost instantly during the show. But fast doesn't necessarily mean accurate. Ed puts the new functionality through a series of tests and finds incorrect Hilton award prices, missing hotels, problems with dates and days of the week, and incomplete results. Richard gets Google to find an Alaska Mileage Plan redemption on American—but only after specifically asking about it, and even then Google provides the wrong partner booking fee. They also conduct a live experiment looking for Marriott award availability during Atlanta Braves home games, with some interesting results. So, is Google AI ready to replace dedicated award-search tools? Not yet. But Ed and Richard agree that if Google can make the data more reliable, the ability to ask a broad question like "Show me every date in October when I can fly this route for 7,500 miles" could become extremely useful. Richard also breaks down Bilt's new partnership with Blacklane, which allows members to book the chauffeur service directly through Bilt and use Bilt Cash or points toward rides. He explains why a premium airport pickup can be particularly valuable at airports where rideshare pickup is a hassle—and acknowledges that the convenience comes at a price. Plus, a $10 Uber Eats order somehow becomes a $29 order, the guys discuss air traffic controllers reportedly leaving work early before a fatal airport accident, and Ed celebrates a very points-and-miles-specific parenting achievement. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Google AI enters the award-search game Searching airline and hotel awards through AI Mode Direct integrations with travel programs Near-instantaneous results More airlines and hotels coming soon ✈️ Can you trust the results? Incorrect award prices Missing hotels and flight options Wrong partner-booking fees Google failing to catch contradictory date information Why knowing the right question to ask still matters ✈️ A live Google AI award-search experiment Searching Marriott availability around Braves home games A $700+ hotel room versus 48,000 Marriott points Where Google got the answer right—and where it didn't ✈️ Could Google replace award-search tools? The potential of flexible natural-language searches Why accuracy needs to improve first Where dedicated tools still have the advantage ✈️ Bilt adds Blacklane Booking chauffeur service through Bilt Using Bilt Cash and Bilt Points Airport pickups without rideshare roulette Richard's experiences testing Blacklane Convenience versus cost ✈️ When a $10 food order becomes $29 Uber Eats fees A new marketplace fee Small-order fees The economics of delivery apps ✈️ Air traffic controllers and "early shove" Two controllers reportedly leaving early The difference between scheduled staffing and actual staffing Why aviation accidents rarely have a single cause Building systems that account for human behavior ✈️ Ed's lifetime points-and-miles achievement His daughter gets approved for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Building credit with authorized-user accounts Helping young adults establish credit Using rent reporting as another credit-building tool ⏱️ Episode 452 Timestamps 2:07 – Marriott stays not posting and an MGM booking trick 8:34 – Google brings points-and-miles searches to AI Mode 10:38 – Richard tests Google's award search live 15:05 – Wrong prices, missing results and Google's accuracy problem 18:30 – Live test: finding a Marriott award during a Braves home game 22:49 – Would Ed and Richard actually use Google AI to book travel? 24:14 – Bilt's new Blacklane partnership 28:52 – How a $10 Uber Eats order turns into $29 30:50 – Air traffic controllers, "early shove" and airport staffing 36:06 – Ed's lifetime achievement: his daughter gets a Chase Sapphire Preferred

Andrew Abernathey bought his first apartment complex and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital... at 16 years old. He turned that into Abernathey Holdings, a company that's since expanded into mobile home parks and Class-A self-storage across the Sunbelt, scaled to a multi-million dollar portfolio, and raised tens of millions in capital along the way. But this episode isn't really about the numbers. It's about the question that comes after them: how do you know when enough is enough? Andrew joins us to talk about the arc of his journey, from a teenager obsessed with business and finance to the founder of a real estate holding company with a genuinely wild growth story, and what happened when the pursuit of "more" started colliding with the pursuit of purpose. We get into how he's thought about defining success on his own terms, why he started the Abernathey Foundation to fight human trafficking alongside Unseen, and why he believes the real measure of what he's built isn't the AUM, it's the people and the legacy it can support long after he's gone. If you've ever hit a goal and immediately started chasing the next one without asking why, this conversation is for you. It's part real estate masterclass, part honest look at what happens when you finally get everything you thought you wanted. In this episode: How Andrew raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and bought his first apartment complex at 16 How he scaled Abernathey Holdings into a multi-million dollar company Why he started asking "how much is enough?" and what changed when he did The Abernathey Foundation and its fight against human trafficking Building generational wealth as a legacy, not just a number Download our new AI Rental Property Calculator Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCESGet business funding - Revenued.com/juice

She spent over two decades building other people's brands, and then motherhood gave her a problem she never expected to have: too much breast milk.  Jenney Korasick is the co-founder of It's My Leche, a first-of-its-kind company born from her own experience with breastfeeding. After finding herself with more milk than she knew what to do with, she began donating it to other mothers and quickly realized just how many women needed access to breast milk and how few options existed to help them. That realization led her to create a company that is giving mothers access to real breast milk, but in a completely different way.  In this episode, Emily sits down with Jenney to explore what happens when you take something so personal to motherhood and turn it into a mission. They talk about what happens when breastfeeding doesn't go the way you imagined and the stigma and misconceptions that still surround breast milk. Jenney also takes us behind the scenes of what it looks like to build a business around something that didn't really exist before and what she hopes to change for the next generation of moms. Whether you're a mother navigating breastfeeding, a mom who has ever felt like motherhood wasn't supposed to look this way, or a woman building something from personal experience, this episode will remind you that sometimes the most powerful change begins when we're willing to challenge the way things have always been done.  What You'll Learn: Why motherhood requires more flexibility than perfection The surprising science behind freeze-dried breast milk Why building a community can be more powerful than traditional marketing The glass-ball vs rubber-ball approach to balancing motherhood and business How motherhood can expand your capacity instead of limiting it Timestamps: (01:20) - From Brand Builder to Mom Entrepreneur (04:01) - The Freezer That Started It All (10:38) - What Parents Really Need from Formula (13:58) - Why So Many Moms Stop Breastfeeding (16:29) - Breaking the “All or Nothing” Mindset (17:13) - Turning Breast Milk into Powder (20:50) - How Long Does Breast Milk Actually Last? (26:26) - Safety Checks Behind Donor Breast Milk (28:42) - Why Leche Pays Its Breast Milk Donors (35:46) - The Reality of Building Something Completely New  (41:53) - The Power of Building a Business Around Your Audience (47:05) - Why Successful Moms Don't Actually “Do It All”  (55:07) - What Your Calling Can Give You That Success Can't (58:56) - The Unexpected Way Motherhood Expands You Are you looking for safe, human breast milk for your baby? Go check out It's My Leche and use code EMILY at checkout for a special discount | https://itsmyleche.com/  Connect with Jenney: Website | https://itsmyleche.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsmyleche/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsmyleche  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmyleche  More from Emily & FORDIVINE: Website |  https://meetemilyford.com   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsemily         Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsemilymethod    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSEMILYFORD  Called & Crowned Podcast | https://www.instagram.com/calledandcrowned/  FORDIVINE | https://www.fordivine.com/discover

Prime retail space is hard to find. How does solidcore keep growing?Solidcore is scaling fast. The boutique fitness brand will have approximately 190 locations open by the end of the month, up from about 85 when Josh Rainey joined the company. It expects to reach roughly 240 locations by the end of next year.The demand is there. The real estate is the harder part.Josh, senior director of real estate and growth at solidcore, joins Chris Ressa to explain what it takes to expand a national fitness concept when nearly every growing retailer wants the same 1,800- to 3,000-square-foot spaces.Solidcore is pursuing high-quality real estate across tier-one and tier-two markets, but it does not rely on one property type. The team studies how customers move through each trade area, what conveniences they expect, and which destinations already fit their routines. A street-front studio may work in New York. Surface parking could be critical in Texas. A grocery-anchored center can win when it offers the right mix of food, services, and daily traffic.The larger lesson is that good real estate is not defined by a category. It is defined by the customer.Josh also shares how solidcore doubled the size of a high-performing Chelsea studio by taking over the adjacent space. The expansion required the brand to revisit its lease, navigate a landmarked New York City building, and connect the two studios while closing for only 72 hours. What began as an unusual solution has become a model solidcore plans to replicate.The conversation goes beyond finding available boxes. It examines how co-tenancy reinforces customer habits, why convenience changes from market to market, and how a retailer's lease priorities evolve as the company matures.For landlords, retailers, and investors, solidcore's growth offers a clear takeaway: winning locations come from understanding how people actually use a place—and creating enough value to make them return.What You'll HearHow solidcore grew from approximately 85 studios to nearly 190 locationsWhy the 1,800- to 3,000-square-foot range has become one of retail's most competitiveHow solidcore evaluates street retail, grocery-anchored centers, lifestyle projects, and freestanding locationsWhy customer behavior matters more than adhering to one preferred property typeHow food, beverage, and complementary co-tenants can reinforce a seven-visit-per-month fitness routineWhy parking expectations in Texas are different from those in Los Angeles or MiamiWhat the shift toward services, wellness, and specialized fitness means for retail real estateHow solidcore doubled the size of a successful Chelsea studioWhat a growing retailer can gain by reopening and restructuring an existing leaseWhy reliable rent payments, reinvestment, and a clear growth story matter to landlordsChapters00:00 — Welcome to Retail RetoldChris introduces Josh Rainey, senior director of real estate and growth at solidcore.01:02 — Building a career in retail real estateJosh shares how an early fascination with places and development led him to the retailer side of the business.03:16 — Solidcore's growth storyThe brand has grown from approximately 85 locations to nearly 190, with more expansion ahead.05:10 — Where fitness spending is movingJosh explains why consumers continue to invest in health, wellness, services, and specialized workouts.06:15 — Why boutique fitness keeps fragmentingSmaller classes, specialized formats, recovery, and flexibility are reshaping the fitness landscape.09:40 — Competing for retail's most wanted spaceSolidcore's preferred size range puts the brand in direct competition with many other expanding concepts.11:14 — Choosing the right type of real estateStreet retail, lifestyle centers, grocery-anchored properties, and freestanding buildings can all work under the right conditions.13:34 — Co-tenancy that strengthens a routineJosh breaks down how food, beverage, and complementary brands can make a center more valuable to solidcore customers.15:00 — Convenience changes by marketParking, transit, access, and local expectations influence what makes a location viable.17:40 — The Chelsea expansion storyA high-performing studio needed more capacity, so solidcore looked through the wall instead of across the market.20:46 — Renegotiating for growthThe brand blended the expanded premises into one lease while updating language that no longer matched its standards.23:08 — Connecting two studios in 72 hoursSolidcore kept disruption to a minimum while creating a contiguous dual-studio location.24:38 — A new brand and a larger ecosystemJosh previews solidcore's next concept and the company's ambition to capture more of the customer's wellness spending.25:32 — Retail rapid fireJosh makes the case for bringing back Burdines and Sharper Image—and admits where Chris would find him at Target.

#1063 What if protecting your audience meant walking away from millions of dollars — because the long-term trust was worth more than the quick payday? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Britlyn Williams continues her conversation with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens, to explore the creative and business decisions behind growing a beloved sleep-story brand. Kathryn shares why new products like books, podcasts, and her app have often started as creative decisions rather than business ones, how she stays disciplined while writing every story herself, and why learning to delegate has been one of her biggest lessons as an entrepreneur. She also reveals why she once turned down millions in potential ad revenue to protect the listener experience, how subscriptions have become the company's biggest revenue stream, and why she eventually changed her stance on dynamic ads to build a more sustainable business. Plus, Kathryn discusses building a brand around trust, creating an inclusive world listeners can return to night after night, and taking calculated risks without sacrificing the quality that made Nothing Much Happens successful in the first place! What we discuss with Kathryn: + Creating from creativity, not strategy + Delegating to the right people + Building a disciplined writing routine + Protecting the listener experience + Walking away from millions + Subscriptions as the top revenue stream + Learning to embrace dynamic ads + Building an inclusive brand + Taking calculated business risks + Balancing creativity, growth, and rest Thank you, Kathryn! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Nothing Much Happens at ⁠NothingMuchHappens.com⁠. Listen to ⁠Nothing Much Happens⁠. Purchase ⁠On the Street Where You Live⁠. Follow Kathryn on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1062 What if a simple bedtime routine you'd used since childhood could grow into a business with millions of downloads, books, an app, and an entire team behind it? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Britlyn Williams sits down with Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens, to unpack how she went from owning a small-town yoga studio to building one of the most recognizable brands in the sleep-story space. Kathryn shares how she launched the podcast in just five or six weeks, grew almost entirely through word of mouth, and turned calming bedtime stories for grownups into a nightly habit for listeners around the world. She also breaks down why consistency and quality matter more than chasing virality, how authenticity helps build a loyal audience, and the lessons she learned while expanding from a one-person creative project into a larger business with books, multiple podcasts, an app, and a growing team! What we discuss with Kathryn: + From yoga teacher to podcaster + Launching in just six weeks + Growing through word of mouth + Finding an underserved niche + Quality over virality + Creating addictive sleep routines + Building an authentic audience + Expanding into books and apps + Hiring the right team + Turning an audience into a business Thank you, Kathryn! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Nothing Much Happens at NothingMuchHappens.com. Listen to Nothing Much Happens. Purchase On the Street Where You Live. Follow Kathryn on Instagram and YouTube. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Early season whitetail hunting can mean long walks, heavy packs, high humidity, mosquitoes, and temperatures that feel more like summer than deer season. So what should you actually wear when you're trying to stay cool on the way in without sacrificing concealment and comfort once you're in the tree? In this episode, we're breaking down early season whitetail hunting clothing, layering systems, breathability, sweat management, and how the right gear can make a huge difference during those hot September hunts. Jacob joins the conversation to walk us through his approach to hunting clothing and how he went from piecing together inexpensive hunting clothes to investing in a purpose-built technical hunting system from ASIO Gear. We get into lightweight pants, breathable hoodies, face coverings, camouflage, mobile hunting, and why managing moisture can be just as important as staying warm. One of the biggest lessons? Don't dress for how you're going to feel sitting in the tree—dress for the work it takes to get there. For mobile hunters carrying stands, sticks, saddles, camera equipment, or other gear deep into the woods, overheating on the walk in can leave you soaked before the hunt even begins. Lightweight, breathable layers can help manage that moisture and then transition into base layers as temperatures drop later in the season. We also discuss how a hunting clothing system can evolve throughout the year. The same lightweight pieces used as outer layers during hot early-season hunts can become underlayers as temperatures fall, while midweight and heavyweight pieces are added when conditions demand them. Of course, it wouldn't be an Okayest Hunter conversation without a few detours. Before we get too serious about hunting clothes, we somehow find ourselves talking about trapping pigeons, racing pigeons, training hunting dogs, disappearing family farms, questionable financial opportunities involving birds, and plenty of other nonsense along the way. Whether you're preparing for opening weekend, hunting early-season whitetails in hot weather, building your first real hunting clothing system, or wondering whether expensive technical hunting apparel is actually worth the money, this episode should help you think differently about what you wear into the deer woods. In this episode:• Early season whitetail hunting clothing• Hot-weather deer hunting gear• How to manage sweat on the walk to your stand• Lightweight vs. midweight hunting layers• Breathable hunting hoodies and pants• Building a year-round hunting layering system• Mobile and saddle hunting clothing considerations• Camouflage and concealment• ASIO Gear and technical whitetail clothing• When premium hunting apparel is worth the investment• Staying warm without overheating• Pigeon trapping and hunting dog training• And plenty of classic Okayest Hunter rabbit holes If you're getting ready for early-season bowhunting and wondering what to wear when it's still hot outside, this one's for you. Subscribe for more whitetail hunting conversations, hunting gear discussions, bowhunting tactics, public-land hunting, mobile hunting, and stories from hunters who are still figuring it out just like the rest of us. #WhitetailHunting #DeerHunting #Bowhunting #EarlySeasonHunting #HuntingGear #WhitetailGear #ASIOGear #MobileHunting #SaddleHunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a referral network with strategic partners can create more qualified opportunities with far less prospecting. Jermaine Cheatham explains how he moved away from making 300 cold calls a day and instead focused on a small number of relationships with people who already had access to his ideal customers. The key is finding partners whose own success improves when they recommend what you offer. Jermaine shares how to identify those relationships, use your existing network to find your first partners, and build a referral strategy based on trust, mutual value, and deeper connections instead of constant outreach. 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Why 300 Cold Calls a Day Failed 02:51 Why Five Referral Partners Beat Hundreds 04:47 Building a Referral Strategy Live 15:00 Stop Cold Outreach. Start With Your Network 19:22 The Best Referral Question You Can Ask Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Are you relying on your own strength and effort to earn your way through life, or are you ready to surrender to the grace that only Jesus provides? This week on Off Script, Neil and Scott sit down to unpack what happens when we trade human effort for radical dependence on Christ. Scott opens up about a hilarious morning mishap that set the tone for a deep conversation on the reality of spiritual warfare, the trap of cultural laziness, and why worship is actually a weapon in our daily battles. From the tangible, life-changing impact of Southland's mentoring program to the vital distinction between earning God's favor and putting in holy effort, this episode challenges us to stop acting like spiritual consumers and start stepping into the battle as a united army. The ChallengeThis week, audit where you are putting in effort versus where you are trying to earn. Take one area of your life, whether it's parenting, marriage, or your spiritual habits, where you've been leaning on your own strength or slipping into laziness, and choose to sit at the feet of Jesus first before trying to fix it yourself. Hosts: Neil Gregory and Scott Nickell What We Discuss Scott's early morning shoe-and-sock mishap and the realities of getting ready at the office The origin and purpose of First Wednesday Worship as an act of defiant spiritual warfare Encouraging statistics and real-life impact from Southland's school mentoring initiative How showing up consistently over time produces long-term, tangible life transformation Reframing fatigue and understanding how to find true spiritual rest in Christ alone Navigating the story of Mary and Martha: Why ordering your heart matters more than ordering your home Pushing back against a culture of laziness and recognizing work as an intentional, God-given virtue Dallas Willard's quote on grace: Why the Gospel is opposed to earning, not effort Shifting from consumer Christianity to a wartime mindset: Building an army, not just an audience ⸻ About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

What happens when you build a pet care business around the animals, clients, and work you genuinely love? Sarita Eckhoff shares how she transformed an idea into Exclusively Cats In-Home Cat Sitting while initially maintaining a full-time office job. She explains why professional presentation, continuing education, veterinary relationships, and a clear cats-only niche helped her earn the trust of her earliest clients. Sarita also discusses pricing confidently, communicating concerns promptly, and recognizing the true value pet sitters provide beyond basic feeding and litter box care. Her journey is an encouraging reminder that success does not have to mean building a large team—it can mean creating a focused, fulfilling business that fits the owner's strengths and desired lifestyle. Main topics: Choosing a cats-only niche Launching with professional systems Building veterinary referral relationships Pricing services with confidence Designing a fulfilling business Main takeaway: "I'm not curing cancer, I'm not changing the world, but I'm making a difference for somebody and helping somebody in their day-to-day life." It can be easy to minimize the work we do as pet sitters. We may think we are "just" feeding a cat, cleaning a litter box, checking the home, or sending an update. But to the client who is traveling, recovering from surgery, or worrying about a beloved pet, those details can make an enormous difference. Professional pet care gives people the freedom to focus on what is happening in their lives without carrying constant worry or guilt. As Sarita reminds us, meaningful work does not always have to change the entire world—it can simply make one person's world safer, calmer, and a little easier today. About our guest: Sarita Eckhoff is the owner of Exclusively Cats In-Home Cat Sitting, a professional cats-only pet care business serving her community near Seattle, Washington. After years of working in customer service and office-based positions, she launched her business in 2024 and later transitioned into cat sitting full time. Sarita combines her lifelong love of cats with professional systems, thoughtful communication, and a strong commitment to keeping clients' pets and homes safe. Her goal is to become the premier cat-sitting provider in her area while building a sustainable solo business that reflects her strengths and values. Links: Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts!

What if the biggest barrier to innovation isn't a lack of confidence but a workplace culture that quietly punishes people for speaking up?This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Seema Bhansali, author, strategist, attorney, and former Fortune 500 people and culture executive. With over two decades of experience across high stakes environments, from supporting US Congressman Steve Israel to senior leadership at Henry Schein, Seema reveals why psychological safety fails in most organizations and the specific hr leadership behaviors that are silencing your talent. Discover how to flip the script before your best people go quiet.Seema challenges the assumption that confidence training solves the problem of employees holding back. Together, Nick and Seema explore why the brain treats speaking up as a genuine risk, why environments rather than individuals are usually the real barrier, and why this issue starts far earlier in life than most leaders realize.This conversation unpacks what the silence tax actually costs an organization, from lost innovation to hidden attrition that never shows up until it is too late. Nick and Seema discuss the difference between building confidence and building psychological safety, why rotating who gets to speak matters more than who is naturally confident, and why the loudest voices in the room are not always the smartest ones. They also explore Seema's forthcoming book, Hit the Buzzer, and the science competition story that inspired its title.In a world increasingly shaped by AI adoption, fast decision making, and the risk of losing talent quietly rather than loudly, this episode delivers practical frameworks every HR and L&D professional needs in 2026, including how to build a no repeats rule into leadership presentations, how to treat voice as infrastructure rather than personality, and how to make speaking up less costly for everyone.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone ready to stop asking people to be braver and start building cultures where being heard does not carry a hidden cost.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Guest and Host:Connect with Seema Bhansali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seema-bhansali-esq-principal/Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nickdayFind your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Exposing the Silence Tax(01:28) What Human Resources Really Means to Seema(03:36) Why Accomplished Women Go Silent in the Room(06:49) The Behaviors Behind Muted Cultures(09:10) The Neuroscience of Silence and Why Confidence Training Fails(15:11) Naming the Silence Tax and Its Cost to Retention(18:43) Systems vs Individuals: Who Is Really Responsible(21:42) Making It Safer to Challenge Leadership(25:18) The Real Cost of Silence: Innovation in the AI Era(28:39) Building a Practical Open Voice Culture Framework(34:56) Command and Control, and the Story Behind Hit the Buzzer(45:06) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

Text us a comment or question!Eat less. Move more.For decades, that's been the default prescription for weight loss.And to be fair... it sounds perfectly logical.If you want to lose weight, eat fewer calories and burn more calories.But if the formula is really that simple, why are so many intelligent, motivated people still struggling? Why do we keep losing and regaining the same 10, 20, or 30 pounds? And why does it seem to get harder every time - especially after 50?In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, I continue my special Behind the Book series by reading Chapter 5 of my upcoming book: Fully Alive: A Blueprint for Building the Strongest, Healthiest, and Most Meaningful Second Half of Your Life.Chapter 5 is called “Why Eat Less and Move More Stops Working.” And this chapter represents an important turning point in the book. Because the problem isn't that you need to try harder. You may simply be trying to solve a building problem with a shrinking strategy.Most traditional diets are built around subtraction: Eat less. Cut calories. Remove carbs. Do more cardio. Burn more. Weigh less. Get smaller.But think about what you actually want from your body in the second half of life. More strength. More energy. More muscle. More confidence. More resilience. More freedom. More capability.Those aren't shrinking goals. They're building goals.In this episode, we'll explore why the traditional eat-less-and-move-more formula eventually breaks down, why doubling down with even more restriction and cardio can leave you frustrated and exhausted, and why sustainability matters far more than short-term results.I Want Your Feedback!Fully Alive is still being edited and refined, and you're getting a behind-the-scenes look at the book before the final version is published. So I'd genuinely love to hear from you.What resonated? What challenged you? What didn't make sense? What would you like me to explore more deeply? And have you personally experienced the cycle of eating less, exercising more, losing weight... and eventually gaining it back?Send me your thoughts, stories, questions, and feedback at: coach@silveredgefitness.comI personally read every email, and your feedback may help shape the final version of Fully Alive.And if you know someone over 50 who's still stuck believing they just need to eat less, move more, and try harder, please share this episode with them.Because maybe they don't need more willpower. Maybe they need a better blueprint.

Hey, it's Luci Dumas, and today's solo episode is a little different because I am sort of “journaling” about my experiences around the topic and looking for my own answers as I explore a topic that's been on my mind lately: motivation. Specifically, how we can find it, sustain it, and even question whether we always need it. Is it okay to just be sometimes? To live a simpler life without constantly striving for the next big thing? It's a big question, and one that I've been pondering deeply.As I thought about motivation, I kept coming back to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. You might remember it from a psychology class—it's that pyramid of five human needs. It got me wondering: can understanding these levels help us reignite our drive when it feels like the spark is fading?In this episode, I break down each level of Maslow's pyramid:The basics like food and shelter.Our need for safety and security.The desire for connection and belonging.Building self-esteem and feeling accomplished.And finally, the quest for self-actualization—living our best, most fulfilling life.I'll share some thoughts on how these needs might be influencing your motivation—or lack of it. Plus, we'll tackle that ever-present voice saying, “I should be doing more,” and decide if it's always true. Spoiler: sometimes it's okay to give yourself grace.Some of the ideas on how to become or stay motivated I explore are suggestions toIdentify the Blockages: Set Goals Aligned with Your Needs: Reflect and Reassess: Leverage Higher Levels for InspirationTune in for a mix of self-reflection, practical tips, and maybe even a spark to get you motivated—or at least, to help you feel okay with where you are right now.Connect with Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas: Website Email: luci@lucidumas.comInstagram FacebookYouTubeNew episodes drop every week — make sure to subscribe so you never miss an inspiring guest or a powerful solo episode designed to help you grow your photography business.

You spent the money. You drove all over the country. Now school starts, the credit card bill lands, and you still don't know if any of it was worth it. This episode gives you a way to answer that.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Matt Hannaford has been an agent for Major League Baseball players for going on 25 years. In this solo episode he walks travel baseball parents through the post-summer audit, a tool for measuring what the summer actually created against what it actually required. You learn how to define your primary objective before you judge anything else. You learn the four value questions that tell you whether the summer did its job. You learn the four cost questions that measure money, time, opportunity cost, and the physical load on your son's body. You learn how to plot value against cost on a four-quadrant grid, and what specific action each quadrant asks of you next. Repeat what worked. Lower the cost. Raise the value. Reset the whole approach. The point is not a good-summer or bad-summer verdict. The point is knowing what the information tells you to do next.   EPISODE SUMMARY This one starts with real questions from real families. Brian from Atlanta asked how he can know if his son actually got better after almost 50 games. Melissa from Chardon spent money traveling everywhere and can't tell which parts were worth it. David from High Point said his son is exhausted and the team already wants to plan the fall. Different questions, same underlying problem. Parents need a better way to evaluate the whole summer once it is over, before the grind of fall ball pulls them back in. Matt's warning is direct. If you never stop and evaluate what happened, you are likely to repeat the same things next year, or quit travel baseball altogether because you blame the industry for the wrong thing. So instead of answering each question, Matt builds the post-summer audit on camera, step by step, and asks you to grab a pen and build it with him. Step one is your primary objective. Before you can evaluate whether the summer worked, you have to define what working meant. Development, better competition, more playing time, exposure, better coaching, a new position, confidence. There can be more than one reason, but you name the single most important one. Step two is value, four yes-or-no questions. Did the summer do the job you expected it to do? Did your son become a better baseball player, not just play more games? Did you learn something meaningful about his game you did not know before? Did a meaningful opportunity come from the summer that probably would not have happened otherwise? Three or more yeses is high overall value. Step three is cost, four more questions covering money, time, opportunity cost, and physical workload. Did the financial cost fit reasonably within what your family could afford? Did the schedule leave enough room for the rest of your family's life? Did it leave enough room for the other things your son needed for his development? Did his body handle the workload well? Matt is careful here. An isolated injury on the last play of the summer does not make this a no. A body that broke down progressively across events does. Recovery is part of development. Step four puts value and cost together on a four-quadrant grid. High value and low cost means repeat what worked, and repeat is not the same as do more. High value and high cost means lower the cost while keeping the value. Low value and low cost means raise the value without raising the cost. Low value and high cost means reset the whole approach. Matt closes on the long game. Run this every year and you build your family's decision database, deciding from evidence instead of from scratch. Ten minutes of honest answers tells you whether the value outweighed the cost.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Real questions from real families 3:00 — Why you have to evaluate the summer 5:00 — Step one, your primary objective 9:00 — Step two, the four value questions 17:00 — Step three, what the summer cost you 18:00 — Money, time, opportunity, and the body 26:00 — Step four, the value and cost grid 37:00 — Building your family's decision database If this helped, share it with a parent wrestling with the same question. Then run the audit on your own summer before you plan anything for the fall.   LINKS & RESOURCES Event scorecard: DM the word scorecard on Instagram and Matt will send it to you Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/   #TravelBaseball #YouthBaseball #BaseballParents #SummerBaseball #MVAPodcast