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OpenAI just launched Codex, a brand-new coding agent that can build features and fix bugs autonomously. We've been testing it at Every for a few days, and I'm impressed.I invited Alexander Embiricos, a member of the OpenAI product staff responsible for Codex, to demo the agent live on a special edition of AI & I. We talk through:What Codex is and how it works. Codex's UI allows developers to see the list of tasks the agent is working on, how many lines were changed for each, and the status of the PR. It's built for the senior software engineer who wants to delegate and review tasks efficiently.How OpenAI is thinking about agents. Codex is one piece of a unified super-assistant OpenAI wants to eventually build—an agent that helps users easily get things done by selecting the right tools for them behind the scenes. Why an “abundance mindset” is best for interacting with agents. Codex is designed to allow users to delegate many tasks at once without getting caught up in the details. This lets you point an abundance of agents at a specific task, like a difficult bug—it's worth it even if only one of them succeeds.OpenAI's vision for the future of programming. In the future developers will probably spend less time writing routine code and more time guiding agents, reviewing their work, and making strategy decisions. Programming will become more social, letting teams easily delegate multiple tasks at once, allowing people to focus on ideas and collaboration instead of routine coding.Timestamps:Introduction: 00:00:52The product decisions behind Codex's interface: 00:01:40How Codex works under the hood: 00:06:20Why you need an abundance mindset to work well with agents: 00:14:06Setting Codex to work on a real task in “Ask” mode: 00:16:28How OpenAI is thinking about designing agents: 00:18:54The future of programming is social: 00:31:16Reviewing Codex's work live: 00:37:21How the landscape of agents will evolve: 00:39:41

Dr. Tony Ebel addresses a common question: "Is it too late to start chiropractic care and nervous system healing for young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions?" Dr. Ebel shares his personal journey starting chiropractic care in his early 20s and explains how Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care can help individuals of any age, particularly those transitioning into adulthood. He emphasizes the importance of shifting away from the medical paradigm of diagnosing and treating conditions toward restoring neurophysiological function to improve quality of life. Dr. Ebel describes how restoring nervous system regulation can positively impact gut health, immune function, sleep, and physical pain, ultimately reducing anxiety and improving overall well-being and social engagement.[00:01:00] - Addressing the question: "Is it too late to start?"Discussion about helping young adults (18-22) with conditions like autism, anxiety, and emotional dysregulationDr. Tony's enthusiastic answer: "It is never too late to start"[00:03:00] - Dr. Tony's personal transformation storyHis experience with ADHD-like symptoms until starting chiropractic care at age 20-21How nervous system care changed his academic performance and life trajectory[00:07:00] - Shifting away from the traditional medical paradigmThe difference between treating conditions and improving neurological functionFocus on adding good function rather than eliminating symptomsReframing goals toward quality of life improvements[00:09:00] - The four interconnected systems affected by nervous system dysregulationHow gut health, immune function, sleep, and physical pain all impact anxietyThe cycle of medication use and increased nervous system dysregulation[00:13:00] - The impact on social engagement and family dynamicsHow improved nervous system function leads to reduced anxiety and increased happinessRelief for parents who have been constantly coaching and regulating their young adults[00:16:00] - Success stories and potential for transformationExamples of patients who defied expectations and went on to college, careers, and relationshipsThe varying degrees of improvement possible with consistent nervous system care[00:18:00] - Call to action and closing thoughtsEncouragement to seek out a PX doc and begin the healing journey-- DETAILS & REGISTRATION FOR THE FREE MAY AUTISM SUMMIT Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS DirectoryTo watch Dr. Tony's 30 min Perfect Storm Webinar: Click HereSubscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!

In this podcast we talk about culture, islam, living with purpose, sincerity, and how Ramadan proves we can be our best self. The conversation flowed into different discussions to showcase the importance of all these topics as it pertains to us as individuals and our relationship with Allah.DeenTour is a podcast and channel where 3 brothers showcase their love for islam through reminders, brotherhood, motivation, entertainment, and more!Let us know if you enjoyed this video and if you'd like to see more of this!!Join Guided Success to deepen your Islamic knowledge & learn the Quran:https://www.skool.com/guidedsuccessRead about finding your purpose and our journey to getting closer to God!! Cop Our E-Book!! Deentour.shop JOIN THE DISCORD:https://discord.gg/xUdqnuDY6wFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deentourr/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deentourrIntro - 0:00Don't neglect your culture - 0:40Don't get islam mixed with culture - 1:30Islam is much deeper than culture - 2:22Identifying with Islam first - 3:13No man is over another man - 4:21How does it feel knowing where your lineage comes from? - 5:18Preservation of culture - 6:25Shaytan deception, mixing truth with falsehood - 7:50Cancel culture & Muslims hating Muslims - 9:24Sincerity in the heart - 11:23The story of 2 Muslims who returned to Allah in different ways - 12:52We must choose Islam - 15:47What does the way you look have to do with anything? - 17:53How many times do you ask Allah to guide you? - 19:49How iman can fluctuate day by day - 21:19How your decision making can make or break your day - 22:06Analyzing your actions and acts of worship - 23:45Live with death constantly on your mind - 25:19Let your circumstances constantly remind you of the inevitable - 26:28Ramadan is proof you can achieve all your goals - 29:52Pushing yourself outside of Ramadan - 35:0037:15 - Outro

The Sovereign God confronted the heads of old Jerusalem for being motivated by personal gain, showing that restoration would come through Jesus who is the only head motivated to give Himself for others. Which heads? Judges, prophets, rulers.1. Bad judges gained from miscarriages of justice for personal advantage; meanwhile The Good Judge knows justice, loves good and hates evil. (v.1-4)2. False prophets gained from warping their message to fit what people would pay to hear; meanwhile Micah was filled with power, the Spirit, justice and might to keep on declaring both sin and salvation. (v.5-8)3. Bad city rulers gained from taking bribes for the ruin of their city; meanwhile The Sovereign Ruler makes Jerusalem a heap of ruins – then rebuilds it and brings purified exiles home. (v.9-12)How are we to think about bad rulers in the land?Who says 'woe to you,' and to whom? Luke 11:37-52Who is filled with the Spirit? Is. 61:1-3, Luke 4:16-21How do we overcome the love of money? 1 Tim. 6:3-10

This week we speak to Steve Mcdermott, multi-award winning Presentation Mastery Coach.There is SOO MUCH learning in this episode, you'll definitely need a pen and paper. From presentation skills and limiting self-belief to launching your own business and grasping opportunities.You can also win a free copy of Steve's book.INTRODUCING STEVE McDERMOTTSteve has been a professional motivational speaker for 30 years. He is also a 3 times winner of European Motivational Speaker of the Year Award and a international best-selling author.Before starting his own company, for 15 years he was a Copy Writer and Creative Director of a highly successful Advertising Agency. He has won over twenty international and national awards for creativity and was particularly fond of writing radio commercials.He is founder of the Confident Club. A company that uses the vehicle of presentation training to enable people to dramatically increase their confidence and to become the best versions of themselves. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00:00] Giving up a job and going solo[00:09:00] The importance of a ‘runway' for a start up business[00:10:00] Developing the business[00:31:00] Food on the table v stick to your values[00:32:00] How to be a Complete and Utter F**k Up[00:40:00] Win a free copy of Steve's book[00:43:00] What is the Confident Club?[00:53:28] How to change your beliefs5 KEY TAKEAWAYS & BUSINESS LEARNINGS• Being totally naïve is a highly recommended start up strategy• Think ‘how can I model excellence?'• It's so important what you say no to• You have to have absolute clarity on your personal values• Beliefs control how you feel and how you behave3 BEST MOMENTS“I built my whole business on the power of referral”“I'm only interested in ‘is it practical and does it work'?”“one of the most powerful sounds in the English language is somebody's name”STEVE'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS;Steve's book - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/129234282X/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie;http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0671027034/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People - Steven Covey;http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1471195201/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies;http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1119106117/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week;http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1780287909/ref=nosim?tag=lbp08b-21VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR YOUWebsite: www.leedsbusinesspodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leeds-business-podcast/Website: www.confidentclub.comLinkedIn:

Psalm 22:1-5This psalm begins abruptly, with a disturbing scene: someone who knows and trusts God is forsaken, and cries out to God in agony.David Guzik“How do you continue to walk with God when you don't feel His presence and it feels like He isn't with you?”THE WALL.What is The Wall?What is important here is to note that the trials we encounter each day are not the Wall or “dark night of the soul.” Trials are traffic jams, annoying bosses, delayed airplay departures, car breakdowns, fevers, and barking dogs in the middle of the night.Peter ScazzeroJOHN OF THE CROSS PHOTO*continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.Philippians 2:12b-13Wilderness seasons don't purify us from sin, Jesus already did that. It's done. It is finished.“DARK”How do we know we are in “the dark night”? Our good feelings of God's presence evaporate. We feel the door of heaven has been shut as we pray. Darkness, helplessness, weariness, a sense of failure or defeat, barrenness, emptiness, dryness descends upon us. The Christian disciplines  that have served us up to this time “no longer work.” We can't see what God is doing and we see little visible fruit in our lives.Peter Scazzero“NIGHT”weeping may stay for the night,    but rejoicing comes in the morning.Psalm 30:5“SOUL"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?     Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer,     and by night, but I find no rest.Psalm 22:1-2We're going on a bear huntWe're going on a bear huntI've got my binocularsI've got my binocularsI'm not scaredI'm not scaredOoh, look at that tall, wavy grassIt's so tallWe can't go over itWe can't go under itWe're just gonna have to go through itSwish, swish, swish, swishThe Kiboomers“DO I TRUST GOD?”10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.Philippians 4:10-14When we make it through the wall, we no longer have a need to be well known or successful, but to do God's will. We have now tasted what it means to live in union with the love of God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. Peter ScazzeroFor the Lord your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He knows your going through this great wilderness. These forty years the Lord your God has been with you. You have lacked nothing.Deuteronomy 2:7When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself.Charles SwindollGoing through “The Wall” helps us un-learn:Pride: They have a tendency to condemn others and become impatient with their faults. They are selective in who can teach them.Avarice: They are discontent with the Spirituality God gives them. They never have enough learning, are always reading many books rather than growing in poverty of spirit  and their interior life.Luxury: They take more pleasure in the spiritual blessings of God rather than God Himself.Wrath: They are easily irritated, lacking sweetness, and have little patience to wait on God.Spiritual Gluttony: They resist the way of the cross and choose pleasures like children do.Spiritual Envy: They feel unhappy when others do well spiritually. They are always comparing.Sloth: They run from that which is hard. Their aim is spiritual sweetness and good feelings.Going through “The Wall” helps us learn:How to be needy.“Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:318 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”[d] 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. Romans 4:18-21How to be okay with mystery.“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,    neither are your ways my ways,”declares the Lord.9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,    so are my ways higher than your ways    and my thoughts than your thoughts.Isaiah 55:8-9 If you understand, it is not God you understand.Augustine of Hippo The way of Jesus cannot be imposed or mapped — it requires an active participation in following Jesus as he leads us through sometimes strange and unfamiliar territory, in circumstances that become clear only in the hesitations and questionings, in the pauses and reflections where we engage in prayerful conversation with one another and with him.Eugene PetersonHow to wait for God.Wait for the Lord;    be strong and take heart    and wait for the Lord.Psalm 27:14How to not be tied down. 29 This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none, 30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who b...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! Today, we have a special guest, acne expert and naturopath Hayley Barnes, joining us to discuss her personal acne journey and the innovative approach she now takes to help others struggling with acne.Through her training in naturopathy, Hayley teaches skin care professionals how to tackle acne at its root cause, from the inside out.Join us as we dive into the world of holistic skincare and uncover the secrets to achieving clear and healthy skin.We discussed:1:55Hayley's journey into naturopathy and helping women with acne7:37Acne IS NOT a skin condition 16:55The mental health effects of acne31:05Dermatologist's scope of practise38:21How to start treating acne internally42:33Good questions to ask practitioners50:28The acne misinformation problem1:05:06The naturopathic approach to acne1:10:00Oral contraceptive pils and acne 1:25:10Gastrointestinal effects on acne1:29:35Acne is NOT NormalYou can find Hayley @:https://www.skincareacademy.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/skincare_academy_/Support the Show.Don't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @:Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/ Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://eliminateadultacne.com/HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/ Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

In this podcast we talk about how we spent our Eid and the eid camp we hosted as well as the post ramadan depression feeling and dealing with that. We bring up some of our personal perspectives for the beauty of ramadan and how that sadness hits now that it's gone but also reassure ourselves that the mercy of blessings of Allah SWT do not only come during Ramadan and shaytan being released from being locked up post ramadan should not stop us from trying to find the bounty of Allah. Read about finding your purpose and our journey to getting closer to God!! Cop Our E-Book!! Deentour.shop Let us know if you enjoy this episode and leave suggestions for us for future podcasts in the comments!JOIN THE DISCORD:https://discord.gg/xUdqnuDY6wSUPPORT US!https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/support_the_spread_of_islam_with_deentour#!/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deentourr/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deentourrTimeline:Intro - 0:00How our Eid was and the Eid camp! - 0:31Being part of a youth event for muslims - 1:37Always trying to get involved with the youth - 3:21How it feels to make a positive impact - 4:17Looking at the honor Allah places on quran reciters - 5:09Us trying to make an impact on the youth - 6:55Post ramadan depression - 7:49The amount of Quran we include in our daily lives - 10:46Think about your goals from ramadan and how you feel about them now. - 12:20What possible excuse can you have for disobeying God? - 13:12A rude encounter at a car meet - 15:39Shaytan tries amplifies all our negative emotions - 19:05Arguing takes you no where - 20:32Surrounding yourself with good people and not people who will bring you down - 21:59Don't actively look to fight - 23:01The scary times we live in now - 25:49Don't scare yourself more than you should be - 27:38How dua felt during Ramadan - 29:12Make dua for the big and small affairs - 32:46Finding Islam starts with sincerity - 33:51Outro - 36:27#islam #ramadan #explore #relatable

This week, I spoke with Ian Thirkell about microcurrent technology and how it can be used to help reduce pain and repair damaged tissues in the body as well as other health benefits which have been experienced anecdotally.I'm not one for gadgets when it comes to health. However, after being introduced to the Arc4Health device by Dr Tina Peers in episode 59, I was intrigued and wanted to find out more, so I reached out to Ian to ask him to come on the show to discuss it. We discussed:2:15Ian's background from Police Inspector to personal protection officer to developer of micro-current therapy technology11:21How microcurent therapy helps to reduce pain and disease16:37Scientific evidence of microcurrent therapy for pain reduction and tissue repair20:48Anecdotal evidence of micro current technology (Arc4Health) technology 25:14The ArcEquine and Arc4Health devices35:00Who can and cannot use the Arc4Health device37:32Arc Device versus a TENS device41:18ArcEquine for horses and other animals 48:12Sporting applications and reduced impact of lactic acid and DOMS55:52FDA Approval application.You can find Ian and the ArcEquine and Arc4Health @:https://arcmicrotech.com/Support the showDon't forget to leave a Rating for the podcast!You can find Leigh @:Leigh website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/Leigh's books - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/ Eliminate Adult Acne Programme - https://skinwebinar.com/HEAL THEM Education Programme - http://healthemeducation.vhx.tv/ Radical Health Rebel YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@radicalhealthrebelpodcast

These are questions and topics that Claude AnShin Thomas - Zen Buddhist monk, combat veteran, and author - reflects on. He reminds the listener of how to stay awake to life and how to understand more deeply the traps of a deluded mind. This episode was recorded during a weekly zoom session of questions&responses. For more information: https://zaltho.org/ If you want to ask Claude AnShin Thomas a question: info@zaltho.org Book recommendations:  -       Bringing Meditation to Life - 108 Teachings on the Path of Zen Practice (Oakwood Publishing 2021) -       AT HELL'S GATE - A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace (Shambhala Publications 2003) https://zaltho.org/en/media/our-books.html   If you are interested in a specific question, this is the list of questions that Claude AnShin responded to and the time stamps for those questions so that you can go directly to the topic that is of most interest to you. Questions and Time Stamps:1:10How do you manage it to be light on your feet during challenging times?1:48Is there a way to deal spiritually healthily with fame and gain?2:54How do you practice forgiveness?4:46 Last week something happened in my life where it happened that this person created harm for me. I did speak with this person, but the person doesn't see it this way. Now I catch myself wishing a similar situation to happen to her. How can I deal with this? 7:35Could you speak about why in practice one should not settle?8:48What is your process around “letting go” for, say, something you are chewing on?9:49Do you have any idea or thought how we could be of service to a quarreling city government?10:21How could you meditate when you feel really sick, can hardly breath, cough and everything?11:35Are there people that you have problems working with because maybe they evoke old behavior patterns in you. Like they remind you of your mom or dad?12:42In your life how do you practice the slogan, “how important is it?”14:42Do you sometimes remember for yourself what you can be thankful for or are you naturally thankful for all kinds of things?16:36Do you have actually an alive teacher?16:50What do you think about the scientific pursuit to possibly extend human life indefinitely that at this time is attracting significant investment?

Today, I'm sharing a recent panel discussion that took place in the thriving culinary scene of Austin, Texas. I was joined by Chef Fiore Tedesco of L'Oca D'Oro, Chef Fermin Nunez of Suerte and Este, Chef Philip Speer of Comedor, Chef Amanda Turner of Olamaie, Bartender Erin Ashford of Holiday.You'll hear about the local restaurant scene in Austin and the community-driven aspects that make it unique. You'll learn about the local ingredients that are utilized, what comes from south of the border, and how chefs are fusing the best of both worlds on the plate and in the cocktail glass. You'll hear about the shifts in restaurant culture, and how leaders are learning to adapt to a new generation, finding personal and professional balance along the way. What you'll learn from this panel discussion in Austin The challenge of building community in the industry 4:51How the restaurant scene has changed in Austin 8:52The shift toward work life balance 9:42An early pioneer of local sourcing in the city 10:25How social media has changed how we learn 10:57Understanding the climate and seasonality of Texas produce 12:21Exciting local flavors behind the bar 13:48Locally sourced proteins 14:58How the Texas heat intensifies flavors 16:55Why Fiore Tedesco doesn't serve octopus anymore 18:31What all of the best food has in common 20:43Merging culture and locality on a menu 21:51A unique ceviche experiment 22:27Speer's best source for inspiration 24:51Reverse engineering a dish to approach it in a new way 29:02How travel inspires new concepts 30:16The different factors at play behind the bar versus in the kitchen 33:24A big difference between constructing a dish and a cocktail 36:04Meditation as a source of inspiration 39:21How a daydream morphed into reality and shaped Tedesco's future 42:37The relationship between limitations and creativity 46:14How stress and anxiety affect the creative process 48:03The importance of understanding what you like and want in a dish 49:40How Nunez helps inspire his team 51:15Great advice for chefs when you gain wider recognition 53:31Following your gut rather than pushing just because the iron is hot 54:51Spots to check out in Mexico City 56:08The importance of autonomy and the opportunity to fail 57:53Creating a fun, energetic workplace 59:19Connecting the human element with the business of hospitality 1:02:31The cultural shifts happening in the industry 1:03:13Why the old system doesn't work in today's kitchen culture 1:07:36Taking cues from the younger generation about how they want to be managed 1:08:44Hiring and personalizing your management strategy 1:14:46The pandemic effect on talent 1:18:04Why transparency is the key to retention 1:19:33The role of vulnerability in leadership 1:23:16Why smaller cities are more appealing to talented chefs 1:25:07 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with three of the chefs in this episode Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with chefs Fiore Tedesco, Philip Speer, and Fermín Nuñez.Conversation with chef Fiore TedescoInterview with chef Philip SpeerConversation with chef Fermin Nuñez Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon

Greetings, Esteemed Wise Wordians,Welcome back to yet another captivating instalment of 'Wise Words Book Summaries.'In this episode, we delve into the insightful pages of ‘Seeing Like a State' by the esteemed James C Scott, unravelling the profound essence of its central theme.Join us as we embark on a journey through the following thought-provoking topics:How societal transformations can take unexpected turnsThe 4 critical factors leading to catastrophic outcomes in state-led changesState projects of legibility and simplificationThe repercussions of applying measures to realityThe metric revolution and its implicationsThe fascinating story behind cadastral maps and their ramificationsUncovering the origins of the modern stateIf any of these subjects pique your curiosity, we invite you to tune in. And if our content resonates with you, why not express your support by liking our episode, subscribing to our channel, or, even better, sharing your invaluable insights in the comment section below? Your feedback holds immense significance to us, serving as a compass guiding our podcast's improvement.Furthermore, should you be inclined to put into practice any of the actionable ideas we discuss in this episode, navigate over to our website at wisewords.blog, where the comprehensive summary of ‘Seeing Like A State' awaits your exploration.We hope that you enjoy it!———————Chapters:Intro-00:00:00Overview-00:00:16Introduction (The Purpose of the Book)-00:00:48How societal transformations go wrong:00:03:314 factors that lead to catastrophic outcomes in state-led societal changes:00:04:00The pitfalls of order:00:08:10Part 1 - State Projects of Legibility and Simplification:00:09:05The Utilitarian language that underpins our modern times:00:14:13Schematics of Social Order:00:20:47Uniformity in Measurement Systems:00:21:39The value in local measurements and why they aren't of use to states:00:24:57The Metric Revolution – Empowering the State:00:32:26Measuring Land Tenure – The formation of the Cadastral Map:00:36:53Initial Goals of Cadastral Maps:00:38:59Where the Cadastral map gets it wrong:00:40:21How shorthand formulas create incentives to game:00:45:32The Origins of the Modern State:00:49:06Naming Practices as a State Tool:00:50:52State Tool – Standardising Language:00:52:48Summary so far:00:54:54Part 2 -Transforming Visions:00:55:29Understanding State Simplification in Governance:00:59:09Understanding the Modern Map:01:10:54Catastrophes in State Development:01:13:55The Evolution of the State's Role in Society:01:15:13Understanding High Modernism:01:17:33Modernism and City Planning:01:23:22Lenin: The Revolutionary Visionary:01:30:18The Art of Crafting History by Victors:01:32:18Part 4 - The Missing Link - Types of Knowledge:01:35:58Technical Knowledge - The Relation with Episteme and Techne:01:36:18Techne and Science:01:39:30Practical knowledge:01:46:53Understanding Mētis:01:48:08Effectiveness of Practical Knowledge:01:53:23Valuing Practical Solutions:01:55:51Factors Contributing to the Disregard for Practical Knowledge:01:58:32How to make development planning betterIf you enjoyed this podcast make sure to check out our other content on our other platforms: Website: https://wisewords.blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewords.blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wisewordsblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiseWordsBlog

Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown take a deep look into each Week 9 matchup's most burning questions! Where do the fantasy studs on the Dolphins and Chiefs rank among each other? How will the Vikings' offense fare without Kirk Cousins? The Pros will tell you! Timestamps (Note that these may be off due to the ads):MIA @ KC - In what order would the KC/MIA players be drafted in right now? - 0:00:50DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:05:52MIN @ ATL - Expectations for MIN without Kirk Cousins? - 0:07:51Fantasy Over/Under Challenge - 0:10:25Bijan Robinson - 0:10:44SEA @ BAL - Is this a high-scoring or low-scoring game? - 0:11:36Gus Edwards player prop - 0:15:05My Playbook Auto-Pilot - 0:15:50ARI @ CLE - How does losing Josh Dobbs affect the ARI offense? - 0:16:21How will the CLE backfield split the touches? - 0:17:48LAR @ GB - Which offense has a better chance to bounce back for fantasy this week? - 0:19:45Copper Kupp and Puka Nacua rankings - 0:21:58AirMedCare - 0:22:43TB @ HOU - Are we concerned about the HOU offense? - 0:23:41Rachaad White player prop - 0:25:46WAS @ NE - Where are we ranking Sam Howell? - 0:26:40Will Jahan Dotson replicate last week's strong production moving forward? - 0:29:14Discount Tire - 0:31:07CHI @ NO - Is this Chris Olave's breakout game? - 0:31:55Rashid Shaheed - 0:34:41IND @ CAR - Josh Downs or MIchael Pittman? - 0:35:18How much longer will the IND backfield be split 50-50? - 0:36:57NYG @ LV - Do we expect an interim coach bump for the LV offense? - 0:41:09Rest of season RB rankings for Saquon Barkley - 0:43:12DAL @ PHI - Have the Cowboys figured out something with CeeDee Lamb? - 0:45:32Jalen Hurts - 0:48:07BUF @ CIN - Is Khalil Shakir primed to become a fantasy relevant WR? - 0:48:50Is it another tough week for Tee Higgins? - 0:52:00Joe Burrow player prop - 0:54:06LAC @ NYJ - Is Garrett Wilson going to stay hot against LAC? - 0:54:54Puka Nacua or Garrett Wilson in dynasty? - 0:56:35 Helpful Links: DraftKings Sportsbook - Football's more fun when you're in on the action! So download the app NOW and sign up with code FANTASYPROS. New customers can bet just FIVE DOLLARS to get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook–an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL with code FANTASYPROS. The crown is yours.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler or visit www.1800gambler.net. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). 21 + age varies by jurisdiction. Void in ONT. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See  sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.  AirMedCare – AirMedCare Network providers operate state-of-the-art helicopters that can respond to critically ill or injured patients who need emergency medical transport. Our listeners get up to an eighty dollar Mastercard or Amazon eGift Card when they join and use offer code: FANTASYPROS. Make financial peace of mind part of your game plan. Visit airmedcarenetwork.com/fantasypros. Discount Tire – If you need new tires for your car, Discount Tire is your “go to.” They have exceptional service and you get a 20% shorter average wait time when you buy and book online at discounttire.com. Stop by one of their local stores for a free tire safety and air pressure check. My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! Survey - We value your feedback and want to make the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast even better for you. Please take a moment to fill out our quick survey at fantasypros.com/survey and provide your honest feedback on the show. Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of our podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm diving into the Bold Fork Books Chef Panel discussion, organized by co-owner Clementine Thomas, co-owner of the Bold Fork Books bookstore in Washington DC. Joining me are Chef Matt Conroy from Lutèce in DC and Chef Opie Crooks from FARM Hospitality Group in Savannah, Georgia.Listen in as these culinary professionals share their initial reactions to my book, Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door. Through their insights, discover how the stories within have deeply resonated with them, drawing from their rich experiences in the industry. What you'll learn from this Bold Fork Books Chef Panel Why this isn't just a book for chefs 2:39Skills beyond cooking that you need to open a restaurant 3:42The common thread between passionate cooks 5:29How Matt Conroy developed his love for the industry 6:25How Opie Crooks moved up in the business 7:44The farmer story that resonated with Matt Conroy 10:14A reading about the importance of traditional cooking methods 12:28Letting food communicate something about where you are 15:35What the way you cook says about your level of experience 16:20Why complexity isn't always the best route 17:33The trap young chefs often fall into 18:24The Chef Panel discuss the importance of finding your own voice as a cook 18:46When you can't hide behind technique 19:27How Matt expanded his culinary influence 20:48The problem of palate fatigue 21:20Bringing a more local food experience to hotel restaurants 22:30What makes the stories in the book unique 24:09Why life experience is an important asset when it comes to cooking 25:21How the book idea came to fruition 28:12The process of pitching a book to publishing agencies 29:42Underrated cookbooks for everyone discussed at Bold Fork Books 31:00What's motivating the cultural shift in kitchens 34:38What a Frenchman living in the US misses about French food 37:35 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with chefs Matt Conroy and Opie Crooks Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with Chefs Conroy and Opie Crooks.Conversation with chef Matt ConroyInterview with chef Opie Crooks Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Craig Laban Food Critic Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin Click to tweet I thought the book did a really great job of riding the line between making it [chef life] sound romantic and also making it sound very real. - Opie Crooks Click To Tweet Unlike many books that romanticize our jobs, "Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door" portrays both the dream and the reality. - Matt Conroy Click To Tweet Social media Bold Fork Books Instagram Facebook Social media Chef Matt Conroy Instagram Social media Chef Opie Crooks Instagram Links mentioned in this episode Bold Fork Books bookstore iin WDCRestaurant Lutèce in WDC 

Sep 3, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon,  Lead PastorActs 8:14-25The Validating Work of the Holy Spirit1. This experience is not normative, v. 14-17“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved…”                 - Ephesians 2:1-5“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”55 But he turned and rebuked them. 56 And they went on to another village.”-Luke 9:51-562. What you do with your money is an indication of where your heart is, v. 18-20“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”-Matthew 6:19-21How the Holy Spirit functions in our lives...comfortsanctificationrevelationempowermentgifting- spiritual giftloveintercession- He prays for you3. The ordinances of the Church cannot change you, v. 21-244. Even mature believers need to grow, v. 25Mental worship…1. What does the way you spend your money say about your heart?2. How often do you think about the Holy Spirit? 3. Where do you look for assurance of the fact that you are a Christian? 4. What is currently the growing edge of your faith? 5. What questions do you have as a result of what you heard today?

Podcast: Smart Money Parenting (LS 40 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: What is Inflation and Why Does It Matter?Pub date: 2023-07-21How do you explain what inflation is to your kids? Scott Donnell and Chad Willardson talk about inflation, what it is, why it matters, and how to explain it to your kids. Chad starts the conversation by revealing the leading driver of inflation in the US. According to Chad, if your money isn't growing, it's losing a lot of its purchasing power and becoming less valuable. If you're spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a college education, ensure your kids learn valuable and practical things so they don't graduate with a ton of debt and no skills. Chad talks about the difference between inflation and deflation. Scott explains how inflation and rising prices affect low-income households. For Scott, inflation is like a monster that can slowly eat away at what you have. Chad and Scott agree that learning to create more value is the best hedge against inflation. The statistics show that if you have a credit card, you are psychologically going to spend 30% more money. Chad and Scott talk about the benefits of having your money work for you. Chad goes through ways parents can make their kids understand why prices always go up in an economy. Scott reveals why you need to be aware of the things that can quickly dry up your bank account. Scott and Chad agree that saving and investing are critical for protecting yourself against inflation - always make more than you spend so that you can have something to save and invest. Scott reveals the two areas that prove inflation exists - rising health and medical costs.     Mentioned in This Episode: gravystack.com/smart gravystack.com/igniter smartmoneyparenting.com smartmoneyparenting.com/followus Smart, Not Spoiled: The 7 Money Skills Kids Must Master Before Leaving the Nest by Chad Willardson Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed by Scott Donnell and Lee Benson Scott Donnell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnell-scott Chad Willardson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson Scott Donnell on Instagram - @imscottdonnell Chad Willardson on Instagram - @chad.willardson Scott Donnell on TikTok - @imscottdonnellThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from by Gravy Stack, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Smart Money Parenting - Audio Edition (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: What is Inflation and Why Does It Matter?Pub date: 2023-07-21How do you explain what inflation is to your kids? Scott Donnell and Chad Willardson talk about inflation, what it is, why it matters, and how to explain it to your kids. Chad starts the conversation by revealing the leading driver of inflation in the US. According to Chad, if your money isn't growing, it's losing a lot of its purchasing power and becoming less valuable. If you're spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a college education, ensure your kids learn valuable and practical things so they don't graduate with a ton of debt and no skills. Chad talks about the difference between inflation and deflation. Scott explains how inflation and rising prices affect low-income households. For Scott, inflation is like a monster that can slowly eat away at what you have. Chad and Scott agree that learning to create more value is the best hedge against inflation. The statistics show that if you have a credit card, you are psychologically going to spend 30% more money. Chad and Scott talk about the benefits of having your money work for you. Chad goes through ways parents can make their kids understand why prices always go up in an economy. Scott reveals why you need to be aware of the things that can quickly dry up your bank account. Scott and Chad agree that saving and investing are critical for protecting yourself against inflation - always make more than you spend so that you can have something to save and invest. Scott reveals the two areas that prove inflation exists - rising health and medical costs.     Mentioned in This Episode: gravystack.com/smart gravystack.com/igniter smartmoneyparenting.com smartmoneyparenting.com/followus Smart, Not Spoiled: The 7 Money Skills Kids Must Master Before Leaving the Nest by Chad Willardson Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed by Scott Donnell and Lee Benson Scott Donnell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnell-scott Chad Willardson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson Scott Donnell on Instagram - @imscottdonnell Chad Willardson on Instagram - @chad.willardson Scott Donnell on TikTok - @imscottdonnellThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Chad Willardson and Scott Donnell, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

It's no longer a surprise that the race and ethnicity of a patient influence their health outcomes. But back in the 1990s, when Lisa Cooper, MD first documented and published findings that supported the role of patient race on the quality of physician-patient interactions, these were groundbreaking, even radical ideas. Today, Dr. Cooper, a physician and social epidemiologist, is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity and a Bloomberg Distinguished professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has designed innovative approaches to improve physician communication skills and the ability of healthcare organizations to address health disparities. She is a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. In this conversation, we discuss her international upbringing, implicit bias in medicine, what good physician-patient relationships look like, and how we can more effectively prepare doctors to create a more equitable future.In this episode, you will hear about:Dr. Cooper's international upbringing and how an early understanding of privilege shaped her career path - 2:21How privilege can change based on community and culture, and how Dr. Cooper experienced this shift - 7:25The observations Dr. Cooper made early in her career that led her to study how race and class impacts health outcomes in America - 12:58Facing stereotypes in a culture that is not your culture of origin - 18:44How Dr. Cooper began her research on racial inequities in health and the findings from those initial studies - 26:48The unrecognized assumptions that doctors are taught to make when it comes to patient care - 32:56How physicians can learn to take better care of patients from all backgrounds - 38:36The current state of medical education around implicit bias training and racial disparities - 46:40Dr. Cooper's advice to her younger self - 52:53Dr. Cooper is the author of several highly-regarded medical research papers; in this episode we discussed Race, Gender, and Partnership in the Patient-Physician Relationship (1999), published by Journal of the American Medical Association.You can follow Dr. Lisa Cooper on Twitter @LisaCooperMD.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2023

Pride is a protest, a riot, a celebration, a rite of mourning. Pride is not hubris, it is the truest act of humility.So many misunderstand the meaning and purpose of humility:Occupy a rightful space, neither too much nor too little. Focus neither on your own virtues nor the faults of others.Alan Morinis, Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar, p. 45LGBT Pride is humble. It inspires people to take up their rightful space, not too much or too little. In a culture that tells us we are worthless and lesser, it is a shout to inspire people to know their value. We have a right to exist, to be happy, to live our lives with no one telling us we are wrong.I grew up hating myself. The church taught me my existence was a sin and hated by their false God. They embraced the demonic urge to hate and attack people who reject the forced conformity and lust for control and power.Our duty to Christ and God is love. Love for God, for Christ, and for one another.This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.Jesus, John 15:12Let all that you do be done in love.Paul, 1 Corinthians 16:14We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.John, 1 John 4:16So let's talk about LGBT Pride.On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Uprising crystalized the heart of the modern Queer Liberation Movement. It wasn't the beginning, but it was the spark that lit the powder keg. The next year, the first Pride Marches started, and the movement carries on to this day.Pride is the one thing that Allonormative. Amatonormative, Cisgender, Heterosexuals take for granted. It is baked into our culture. Where is the heterosexual pride? Most movies, music, books, video games, laws, and cultural institutions are designed to celebrate heterosexual and cisgender norms. Some even put in the effort to mock and denigrate those who don't live up to those norms.They assume children to be cisgender and heterosexual until they come out as something else. Our communities forcibly coerced many of us to conform to these expectations, and threaten to disown us or send us to conversion therapy if we do not deny ourselves and conform.We are attacked, slandered, beaten, and killed for being who we are. That is why we need pride. With 500 bills to take away our rights in the states, we need Pride today more than ever.Truth is empoweringToo many Christians and conservatives not only spread lies about us, but want us to live a lie rather than be who we are. They claim to be doing the Lord's work, but the god that encourages lies is not the one who sent Jesus into the world. It is the one who reveled in his crucifixion.They claim to follow the ten commandments, but ignore:You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.Exodus 20:16They can't even be honest about this commandment saying that it is, “Do not lie.” The actual commandment is about giving false testimony against others. In other words, don't slander people.As a huge part of the upside down morality, they reject science and state their opinions as facts. I am not going to waste my time and energy debunking there lies. I will let Jessie Earl to that.There is your homework if you need all the receipts.Embracing Love and InclusivityCompassion and love are at the heart of Christ's message. The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.He has sent me to heal the broken hearted,to proclaim release to the captives,recovering of sight to the blind,to deliver those who are crushed,and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began to tell them, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”Luke 4:17-21How have those who claim the name and mission of Christ come to this place where they:* convince the poor to bow to and support the rich* insult and attack the broken hearted* support the imprisonment of others* hide the truth from others.* and step on the crushed to feel superior.For those who don't believe this is the heart of Jesus' teachings, he says they are the criteria for judgement (see Matthew 7:21-27). They are how you tell Christ's real followers from the false ones.We are called to live a life of compassion and justice making. There are no exceptions to the golden rule.Christians have never had a full or complete understanding of justice or truth. That is why Jesus promised to send us the Spirit of Truth to guide us. He warned us against making the Scriptures into an idol or oracle of truth (John 5:39-44). As Paul says:So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).But what about Evil?There are those who counter these arguments by quoting Paul:Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.Paul, Romans 12:9What is evil? The Christian ethics taught by Christ define evil quite well:* oppressing and not helping the poor* not healing and visiting the sick* not comforting and liberating the imprisoned and enslaved* not feeding the hungry* not clothing the naked* not sheltering the homelessI see a common thread weaving through all of that.What did Jesus have to say about oppressed gender and sexual minorities?But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven's sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it (Matthew 19:11-12).”That's it. It would have been shocking to say that in his day.In the Mosaic Law in states:He who is emasculated by crushing or cutting shall not enter into Yahweh's assembly (Deuteronomy 23:1).Jesus not only contradicted the law, but turned it on its head. Being a eunuch can be good actually.I am not saying that eunuchs are necessarily queer, but many were, and I don't know how else to interpret how some people are born eunuchs. Maybe is a reference to asexuality, but it is unclear. The early church interpreted it that way and doubled down on celibacy.However Jesus meant this, it is clear that he did not judge the most visible gender/sexual minority of his time. What mattered was the love and compassion we had for others and how we make justice in our societies.If you wonder why I am not talking about what Paul thought, the truth is we don't know. He coined his own term and we don't know what he meant by it. He could have been talking about sexual slavery or cultic prostitution. Any translation of Paul that is clear is showing the bias of the translator and not the words of Paul.Making JusticeOur call is to make justice and to love one another as Christ loved us. Justice can not be based on lies. The science is in:* homosexuality appears in nature and thus is natural.* gender affirming care saves lives.Any argument to the contrary is not based in fact.There is not an epidemic of people coming out as gay, bi, or trans, the curve is mirroring the destigmatization of left-handedness.It will level off once the queer community feels safe enough to be themselves.Don't fall for lies and griftersRemember:* Gender, like race, is culturally constructed which is why its definition changes over time.* The gender spectrum is real. No one is simply Man or Woman, but have many genders we take up and put down throughout our lives.* Sex is a spectrum with males, intersex individuals, and females. Most intersex people will never know they are intersex unless it shows up in a medical test.* Sexuality is a spectrum, and not everyone has sexual or romantic attraction to others.* Untreated gender dysphoria kills.* Just because something is culturally constructed does not mean that it isn't trying to express a felt or internal reality.* Someone being queer is natural and does no harm.* Politeness, courtesy, and compassion cost nothing.* Children have their own lives and should not be forced to conform to the wishes and desires of their parents.* Humility is a key aspect of compassion.No one has to out themself if they don't feel comfortable or safe. Allyship and Liberation is about accepting the science, supporting one another, and fighting against the increasing wave of harassment, persecution, and legal threats to our existence and wellbeing.Stand up this Pride, and fight for our rights to exist. Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

In this live segment, Gina chats about the 4 main reasons your wight might be slow to move with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND.If you are in the Spring/Summer 2023 group, you can check out the full video here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023Topics covered:4 main reasons weight can be slower to move - Inflammation @ 0:46How to know if you have inflammation @ 3:13While on Program doing all the things - non-scale victories @ 5:47How long it can take to address inflammation @ 9:05How to address inflammation 10:12Addressing inflammation - food sensitivities, hormones, gut dysbiosis, allergies @ 12:55Food sensitivities, what to focus on @ 19:02How long to take out foods for results, keeping a journal @ 22:38Gut dysbiosis @ 26:21How to deal with gut dysbiosis @ 28:16Causes that can contribute to gut dysbiosis @ 29:36Hormones - menopause, adrenals, insulin @ 34:32Thyroid @ 39:38Following Program helps - noticing changes - 20 Questions @ 40:54To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weaning a toddler can lead to a major power struggle but it doesn't have to be like that. My guest Erin Harris from Nursing Mamas is sharing how to avoid the struggle by using predictability and phrasing they understand. The Free Extended Breastfeeding WorkshopThis episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.Intro to this episode.0:00How to stop breastfeeding.1:33The pros and cons in nursing your toddler.3:23Once a day is good for me.5:11How do you feel when you're stuck?10:32What to do instead of don't offer?12:07Set a schedule for nursing.14:21How to hold the boundary with love.16:42Nursing schedule and boundaries.19:51Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

What does it take to lead a health department with a budget of more than $50 billion, overseeing the health of nearly 20 million Americans? Here to tell us about that is Dr. Nirav R. Shah, who was the 15th New York State Commissioner of Health from 2011 to 2014. Today, Dr. Shah is a nationally recognized advocate of patient safety, health care innovation, and high-quality, low-cost care. He has variously served as Chief Operating Officer of Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, Advisor to the CDC Director, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Health Improvement, and Senior Scholar at Stanford University's Clinical Excellence Research Center. In this episode, Dr. Shah joins us to share his philosophy of healthcare leadership and how meaningful relationships anchor his work.In this episode, you will hear about:How Dr. Shah's upbringing and the influence of Jainism steered him away from a lucrative career in finance and into medicine - 1:53Two patient stories in which seemingly simple mistakes led to moments of awakening for Dr. Shah in recognizing his purpose in medicine - 6:21A brief overview of Dr. Shah's career path - 13:47Lessons on empathetic leadership that Dr. Shah picked up along the way - 19:21How forging strong relationships helped Dr. Shah find solutions on big issues during his time as New York State's Health Commissioner - 21:57Dr. Shah's current pursuits, including those focused on making a business case for supporting the unpaid caregivers of patients - 31:23Why transparency and bureaucratic structure are critical components of healthcare reform in the United States - 37:46Advice to clinicians on what makes effective leaders and collaborators, and how to find passion for meaningful projects - 41:43Dr. Shah is a trustee of the John A. Hartford Foundation, a board member of STERIS, and an advisor to GSR Ventures.You can follow Dr. Nirav R. Shah on Twitter @NiravRShah or on LinkedIn.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2023

Author JamesBovard, jimbovard.com. Now the focus is on biometrics as TSA, IRS and other bureaucracies expand endlesslyOUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESTSA pushing people to give up biometric data3:09 Media panic, including FOX, over the delay in choosing House Speaker 10:48In midst of Biden's explosive expansion of IRS, media goes to bat for IRS15:04There's no protection against excessive fines from the bureaucracy.18:21How federal censors made mail-in ballots sacred.20:35Julian Assange26:07Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here:SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver

Author JamesBovard, jimbovard.com. Now the focus is on biometrics as TSA, IRS and other bureaucracies expand endlesslyOUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESTSA pushing people to give up biometric data3:09 Media panic, including FOX, over the delay in choosing House Speaker 10:48In midst of Biden's explosive expansion of IRS, media goes to bat for IRS15:04There's no protection against excessive fines from the bureaucracy.18:21How federal censors made mail-in ballots sacred.20:35Julian Assange26:07Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here:SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver

It's a holiday weekend, so I'll keep the reading short for you.Every so often, I try to convene my close friends who are working in the trenches doing the guerilla and grass roots marketing helping our industry grow. Two-such folks are Tor “Solar Fred” Valenza, and Lauren “Windy Glick” Glickman, and I've truly come to admire and respect them both. I ask them a ton of questions in this conversation all about how they help their clients navigate the world of new media, social, podcasts, etc, and get more than a handful of tactical and immediately useful answers. As you head into 2023, I suggest you play this episode more-than-once, and take notes. It'll come in handy.Here are a few of the main themes we discussed:The importance of having a personal brand in your digital marketing - 3:21How do you build a Twitter following on social? >(including who on your team should have (and use) Twitter, - 5:39How Lauren uses Twitter as a thought leader to connect with interesting people - 11:39How important is a content calendar for your digital media campaigns? - 15:47When to post on LinkedIn and when not to - 21:30The importance of having a clear vision for what you want to be saying - 25:11How to find people with a platform, not build your own platform - 29:27Insider tips for getting and leveraging interviews on podcasts - 30:31This episode really is chock-full of great advice directly from the front lines, battle tested and ready for you to deploy.If you want to connect with Lauren or Tor (or Nico, as well!), you'll find links to their contact info (linked, twitter, etc) in the show notes over on the blog.SunCast is presented by Sungrow, the world's most bankable inverter brand.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you, here: www.mysuncast.com/sponsorsRemember you can always find the resources and learn more about today's guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 500 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email.

Luke 2:8-21How would your trying situations or day to day living look different if you were filled with a sense of peace rather than a sense of underlying tension or weariness?WWW.SOULSTRENGTHFIT.COMMusic Credit FOR the final song, Silent Night:CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS ALBUM, "HOPE IS HERE"(WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA)Produced by Michelle Tumes and Mark Libby with Jacob Wood– Acoustic guitar by Jacob Wood– Recorded and engineered by Mark Libby–  Children's Choir: Jack Armstrong, Addilyn Bernd, Barrett Bernd, Willa Bernd, Chelsi Braden, Allie Cano, Caleb Chou, Ellianna Chou, Alejandro Estrada-Gallardo, Isabella Estrada-Gallardo, Serena Feng, Victoria Gonzalez, Carly Hagenbach, Adelaide Higgins, Aria Higgins, Jonathan Kahl, Nicholas Kahl, Makai Kahl, Allie Lang, Andrew Robinson, Lilly Robinson, Aubree Roberts, Faith Shiller, Hannah Thomas– Mixed by Doug Higgins– Vocals recorded by Mark Libby– Edited by Mark Libby

Suzy is a leading global consumer insights platform that integrates quantitative and qualitative research with high-quality audience insights into a single connected research cloud. In this episode of The Talent Economy podcast, Anthony Onesto, Suzy's Chief People Officer, speaks with Toptal's Chief People Officer, Michelle Labbe.Some Questions Asked:How do you incorporate the book Radical Candor into Suzy's cultural philosophy? 6:42What is the importance in challenging directly and allowing for contrarian ideas? 10:21How does Suzy support employees who have a side hustle? 15:45 In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Onesto decided to implement Radical Candor into Suzy's culture.How Onesto came up with the idea for his comic series, “Ella the Engineer.”How Suzy is using data and analytics in the benefits space. Links:Anthony Onesto - LinkedInMichelle Labbe - LinkedInToptal - LinkedInThe Talent Economy podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke Pelczynski's life with Multiple Sclerosis is an inspiring example of someone taking their diagnosis and turning it into something great. Most recently, her varied career has led to her working for Marvel Comics!Brooke was undertaking her BFA in Illustration in New York when the fatigue and clumsiness that resulted in a number of ruined artworks was diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis - at the age of only 21. Although she now feels that MS had crippled her career, Brooke has since used her disease to build a career as an artist, illustrator, and comic-creating multiple sclerosis fighter! As well as her full-time role providing illustrations for MultipleSclerosis.net, her work - in a variety of forms - has been featured by a variety of clients and publications including Yahoo, Momentum Magazine, Hotel Indigo, Lifewire, and many more. Brooke also worked as a story consultant for Marvel's Darkhawk comic series, using her experiences to inform the title character's own journey toward an MS diagnosis. Topics covered in this episode include:Brooke's life before her diagnosis with MS aged only 21How, after feeling like MS had crippled her life as an artist, Brooke was able to use comic art to build her careerThe way that Brooke's work for MultipleSclerosis.net fits around her "Perfect, shitty situation" - and how she always strives to remain creative, even on her worst MS days (MSiest?)How she got involved as a story advisor for Marvel's Darkhawk comics Full show notes and resources at https://fumsnow.com/fums118/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Mason is a passionate investor and curator of the best stock market ideas.  Since 2018, he has been the host of Stock Stories, a podcast and now, YouTube channel, helping investors decode the business behind the stock.  He is studying every component of the S&P 500, and sharing everything he learns.  After graduating from MIT and starting work as an aerospace engineer, he realized there was much more to money than just working hard and trading time for it. After discovering investing in his early 20s, he and his wife eventually built a portfolio that allowed them to become financially independent by 30 years old.Though work is now optional, Alex continues to work in the aerospace industry and is passionately studying companies and producing new stock market lessons every week, in addition to working at a fintech startup part-time.  He plans to take a sabbatical next year with his wife.In this episode, Alex & I talk about:What he learned about money growing upHaving their financial 'aha' moment at the age of 21How they started on their investing journeyHis 3 favorite books for investing newbiesHow he thinks about investing in index funds vs individual stocksHow to start dipping your toes into individual stock investingWhat is the S&P 500 and why he decided to analyse these stocksWhat to look for when researching a companyHow to think about growth stocks vs dividend stocksCommon investing newbie mistakesWhat financial independence means to him How life has changed since attaining financial independenceSabbaticals and building in pauses into our livesThis episode is packed with so much value. Break it up into parts if you must but please give it a listed and follow along on Alex's Podcast and/or YouTube channel.Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please review, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs these conversations. Please join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'

Being a business leader isn't easy. Often, business leadership or entrepreneurship has been  described as difficult and challenging but also exciting and rewarding. It also comes with a lot of power that, if not wielded with care, will cause harm to the leader and to the people he or she leads. That's why entrepreneurs, especially newcomers, need guidance navigating the complex world of business.Our guest today, Luke Dooley of Ocean Programs, champions the cause for building strong, kingdom-centric entrepreneurs who will lead healthy, strong, vibrant workplaces and flourishing communities. He argues that only business leaders who are healthy in mind, body, and spirit can build strong businesses. If you think massive revenue and a Fortune 500-worthy brand means the ultimate success, you better listen now and find out why reaching the peak can be cause for alarm.Key Points From This Episode: Luke's personal and family background and upbringingPlanting a church at the age of 21How creating and curating experiences where people encounter transformation has been a through line in Luke's lifeLuke's present work with Ocean Programs and the organization's goals and missionOcean's programs and how they help nurture strong business leaders and build businesses that contribute positively to communitiesHow Ocean selects partners and participants in their programsWhat's Luke's greatest fear when business leaders reach their pinnacle of power?Why entrepreneurial enterprises that solve a specific problem are the ones that become successfulUnexpected lesson that Luke learned from being at the helm of Ocean ProgramsWhy private businesses are the places where the revitalization of the church can happenThe goal or project that Luke's working on right nowThe one thing that God's teaching Luke this seasonLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Click to Find out more about our upcoming event: "Crafting Your Kingdom Investing Thesis" Luke Dooley on LinkedInOcean  ProgramsAbout Luke DooleyPresident and CEO of Ocean Programs, Luke Dooley, desires to see people understand their place in a larger story. He operates under the belief that living and leading well informs and influences the world around us. This is what motivates him to create spaces and content that compel people to live and lead in ways worth following. Specializing in relationship building, character judgment, networking, creative consulting, and coaching, Luke also enjoys leveraging network connections both locally and globally to further the Ocean Programs mission. 

We have a wonderful guest today, Mirna Valerio, who is joining us from Vermont. She is an American and has been running since 1989 who advocates for inclusion in the running community towards people of all races, sizes, genders, and backgrounds. We discuss with Mirna how running can make one feel and she talks about her own body, being made for running and that running just makes her feel alive. She decided to join the cross country team in school because it just looked more fun and chill than something like soccer and now she coaches cross country and accepts anyone into the sport, regardless of body type or whether you're really good/bad at running. Where the running all started 1:13Going into a different brain level in running 13:31Are other body types in the media becoming more accepted? 16:38Her injury and getting into additional sports 24:31Body size and close mindedness 34:21How our insoles can help 46:18What's next for Mirna 51:00“We as humans react to things that are not in our experience, that we have not yet experienced, or a frame of reference for. So that's what the criticism is about, and all of the learning we've done about what nutrition is and the fact that you run so much, ‘Why aren't you thin?' That's a huge question that people have and I think that is what bothers people.” 35:30@themirnavatorthemirnavator.com

Can cancer be a life sentence instead of a death sentence? God had been trying to get through to Margaret Ereneta, using a myriad of people to get her attention. But it was her sister's advanced cancer that finally brought Margaret to her knees — and her sister too. Hear the story of how two people got saved through cancer, one leaving this world with a new faith in Jesus, and the other living for Him. Be encouraged as you hear about the many people who reached out to Margaret over the years and the impetus that finally brought her to Jesus. Have you witnessed to people who seem to have deaf ears? Hear about Margaret's initial rejections of the gospel and how it took an army to finally reach her.Margaret Ereneta is the producer of One80, a OneWay podcast. https://one80podcast.com/. Today's sendoff features “The Gospel Rap,” from the late Jerry Jacoby, poet and entertainer.Follow us on Instagram:Start a Cancer Care Ministry at your churchCancer Companions Bible StudyMartin Luther's five solas2 Corinthians 5:21How to share your testimony using One80 materialsOneWay Ministries Jerry Jacoby Good News PoemThe Compass ChurchThe Gospel Means Good News Song Lyrics

Virtual Hands-On Suturing Masterclass enrolment ends 2nd May 2022 - click here to get your hands-on kit + video instructions Your suture is the signature you leave on your surgery. I actually suck at suturing, and so does my handwriting, so I'm really not winning at signatures! This was a really selfish episode because I really wanted to improve my suturing skills - I enrolled on the Suturing Masterclass with Dr Cajee and brought him on to level up our sutures! In this episode, Dr. Nabeel Cajee will help you break down the basics of different suture techniques and share some tips for use in practice.  https://youtu.be/37rY0q6v2cg Check out this full episode on YouTube Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below! Protrusive Dental Pearl: Use the power of video messages to communicate with patients (think post-op instructions) or your lab technician (they love the detail). Currently I am using LOOM which allows me to seamlessly record my screen and my voice/video and creates a sharable link. “Excelling at suturing does three things, it helps patients heal better, less complications, eliminate dry socket. With good suturing, it allows you to grow as a clinician and take on more surgery cases” Dr. Nabeel Cajee In this episode we discussed: Dr. Cajee's pathway to Implant Dentistry 4:03Types of suturing materials 11:03Types of Sutures for specific cases 17:33Different Techniques of Suturing 19:04Vertical vs Horizontal Mattress Suture and when to use them 24:05Guidelines in tying the knot 26:21How to Improve Suturing skills 30:00Best type of Suture for a Functional Crown Lengthening 33:00 Check out the SUTURING MASTERCLASS (scroll all the way down the page) to gain confidence in your overall surgical skills with a hands-on kit to get stuck in! $70 OFF with code 'Protrusive' All of the Protruserati clan get $70 OFF the SUTURING MASTERCLASS with the code ‘PROTRUSIVE'! Click below for full episode transcript: Opening Snippet: What was your first experience of suturing like? If you're like, my guest, Nabeel Cajee, then it was probably like, you know what, I got this, he had a background in embroidery Jaz's IntroductionBut for me, I was absolutely hopeless. And to be fair, I've improved a lot since the first days in dental school, but there's so much I still need to improve on, which is why I found you one of the best people to teach on sutures. This guy is brilliant. He's got a whole online portfolio of videos to watch. And it is something that's really helped me and I'm continuing through his course. And I want to bring him on to share with you some nuggets of inspiration to improve your suturing come Monday morning. We covered this episode. But no, there are two types of courses, there are courses that you do, which will ultimately, it may not be the main goal, but ultimately it will improve your return on investment, or it will give you a return on investment. So I know that if I start placing implants, and I got an implant year long course, it might cost me a lot of money on this one year long course. But I know that there'll be a return on investment, I can offer my patients implants. And that should reflect my bottom line. That shouldn't be the reason I do the course, ideally, but it will have an ROI. There are other courses that you do, and other things that we've purchased like microscopes for example, or suturing, for example that you do because you know that you can give the highest quality of your care to that patient. One of the things that Nabeel says that when you place a suture, that is your signature of the surgery. I love that saying, right? And to be fair, from my experiences with suturing, I can definitely do with a helping hand hence why I've come to this sort of episode, I think I can share this with everyone to help you all. In this episode, we're going to cover what are the types of sutures available. If there was one suture,

Episode Summary: Have you ever heard the expression, “Keep your friends close to you and your enemies closer to you?” I don't agree with that, but I do think that if I am devoted to loyalty to Jesus, giving some thought to how his enemy, Satan, tries to undermine our allegiance to Jesus makes sense. This episode identifies from Scripture some of the tactics Satan uses to get us to betray our Lord.For Further Prayerful Thought:Which of Satan's names seems to you to most reveal his tactics and purpose?What did you learn about how Satan tries to undermine our confidence in God's goodness?Which of Satan's temptations to Jesus did you identify with most. How can you learn from how Jesus responded? Feedback to the Host: Pease feel free to contact me at gyagel@forgingbonds.org with push back, questions about resources, other resources or additional ideas about how to help Christ's men better be equipped for their mission. This Week's Past Series Highlight:  Winning Spiritual Battles Because We Use Our Spiritual Weapons (cont'd)Protecting Ourselves from Satan's Fiery Darts S2  E #16  2/21/21How the Helmet of Salvation Protects Us in Spiritual Battle S2 E#17  2/28/21Using the Sword of the Spirit to Stay on the Path of Life S2 E#18  3/7/21Why Prayer Releases Spiritual Power S2 E#19  3/14/21Studying How Lust Defeated David S2 E#20  3/21/21Serving King Jesus is Awesome S2 E#21  3/28/21 For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues click here.

Ephesians 5:8-21How to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

Are you a renegade? What is a medical renegade? Design and implement changes in your business so you can grow and have a practice that is business not a job!  Do not miss these highlights: 01:03 It's so important that what we learn, we put to actual action 03:33 We build power within ourselves and within our team. We build for longevity when we build for our team and for ourselves. 04:05 There are ways in protecting you from losing the people that you invested in 04:56 You can have a life and lead your business at the same time - It's all about learning how to structure your business 07:04 You can design your business to run without you in certain aspects 08:13 What does it mean by “You have to resign as the General Manager” 10:04 If you can't generate revenue from them, it doesn't mean you failed, it's only the idea and the plan that failed 11:13 You just need to find the wheel to make it work, once you find the wheel that creates that profitability, you can just keep generating it 12:08 Become a renegade in your own practice, in your own business, in your own individuality Transcript for Episode #19: 0:01You're listening to the Functional Medicine Business Podcast featuring Dr. Deb, one of the most creative functional medicine business practitioners in her industry. She shares the wisdom and knowledge that she has gained over 25 years of functional medicine, a pioneer in functional medicine, scheduling, leadership and Practice Management. Dr. Deb has a wealth of knowledge and is eager to share to help functional medicine become more productive. And for the practitioners and patients to live better lives. Our podcast shares the good and the bad of our industry. Because Dr. Deb knows the pain you live every day building a functional medicine practice with practical tools on how to manage money, taxes and patient care. She will discuss it all with you. 0:54Welcome back to FMBI podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Deb and today I want to talk to you about what you put in action. It's so important that what we learn we put to actual action. And if you're like me, you read a lot of things, you look at a lot of things you learn a lot about your profession, your expertise in the medical industry. But maybe you're not learning enough about business. Or maybe you're learning a little bit about business, and you have every good intention to actually apply what you're learning. But somehow you never get around to it. It just time gets out from under you. You're busy seeing patients, you're doing your paperwork, you're doing your finances, you're with your family. And lo and behold, all of a sudden six months has gone by, or six years have gone by for some of you. And you haven't actually implemented anything that you've learned over the years. And so what do we do? We see the next latest and greatest book and we pick that up and we read it and somehow that seems familiar the information we're learning about, I've heard this before, how do I know this? And all of a sudden, it dawns on you that you learned this same inflammation information, and maybe even purchased the exact same book. I've done that before, five years earlier, and forgot that I had read it. And now lo and behold, there's new information. And it's exciting information. But it's actually the same old information I learned five years ago. 2:21How many of you have done that? Because I know I'm not the only one who's done that. But sometimes when we learn different things, it's just not the right timing for us to apply it to our business. So I want to share with you guys today one of my absolute favorite books, it was one of my first books that I ever purchased on business. And I remember I was in the airport looking for something to pick up and read while I was waiting for my delayed flight. And this was the book that was there. And it's called Rules for Renegades how to make more money, rock your career and revel in your individualit...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Mary Gamble, the Director of fundraising and communications at Barnardos Ireland, whose mission is to help transform children's lives through their services, support parents, and challenge society where it fails our children. We learn that more people are dealing with food poverty than many might believe after Mary tells a story about two boys fighting over a bowl of cereal because of how hungry they were. Tune in and learn how you can help out with families that struggle with food poverty. What Barnardos is doing in Ireland 2:14How she came about food poverty research with Aldi 9:33How the work she does has shaped her as a mum 17:58How much did lockdown affect these families? 25:21How to help 33:50“We went out to over a thousand adults and did some research about if food poverty is affecting their lives and what came back was so shocking. We found that one in ten adults that we surveyed indicated that they had difficulties in feeding their families, and one in five had skipped meals themselves so that their children could eat enough.” 10:17Instagram:@marygambleTwitter:@MsMaryGamblehttps://www.barnardos.ie/https://www.theirishmummy.com/journal-to-joy/https://www.facebook.com/theirishmummy/https://www.instagram.com/the_irish_mummy/https://www.theirishmummy.com

March 6, 2022                                                                                                 It's Complicated // Week 4“When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter; therefore it was named Marah. And the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” And he cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree, and he threw it into the water, and the water became sweet.” Exodus 15:23-25Turning Bitterness into SweetnessCritical People.“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.”              - AristotleHow to bring sweetness: Give GraceWhen they hurled their insults at him [Jesus], he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.                      1 Peter 2:23Who I am matters more than what they think.Often you do nothing.Sometimes you respond carefully.Occasionally you listen and make a change.Hypocrites. Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness. Matt 23:28 NLTIf you think God needs you to fix everyone, Your God is too small!How to bring sweetness: Give Honor“Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.”  1 Peter 2:17Controlling People.Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”  Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16:21How to bring sweetness: Give Gentle Correction.…I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. 1 Cor 3:1…if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. Gal 6:1 NLTDiscussion Questions:What are some toxic traits that have been normalized in society?Can you remember a time when you were criticized?  How could you have given grace?Do you find yourself trying to please people more than God?How can you bring Honor into some toxic places in your life?What can you do to be more gentle in correcting people?

Joy Macknight is first woman to lead The Banker, a Financial Times publication, in its 95-year history. She is uniquely positioned with a front-row seat of banking, technology and fintech by interviewing CEOs, CFOs and founders about the transformative change and disruption brought on by innovations in fintech and a fundamental generational shift in preferences for managing money.Hear her perspective on fintech based on 6 years of interviews from the hugely successful TechTalk series where she has met most of the world's fintech leaders. Joy also talks about diversity and inclusion in finance and fintech, how the fintech opportunity has evolved and what young people should do to start a career in fintech. She joined The Banker in August 2015 as transaction banking and technology editor, which still remain her passion. She was previously Features Editor at Profit & Loss, an FX and derivatives publication and events company. Before that Joy was editorial director of Treasury Today following a period as editor of gtnews.com.  She has also worked on Banking Technology, Computer Weekly, and IBM Computer Today. Joy holds a BSc from the University of Victoria, Canada.Joy is interviewed by Work in Fintech co-founder Matt Cheung and Work in Fintech member Yasmine Karimi.Join our exclusive waitlist:  https://workinfintech.com/wait-list  Check out our website: https://workinfintech.com/Follow our socials:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-global/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WorkinFintechYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw/playlists Chapters:0:34Joy Macknight and The Banker introduction3:40What is your definition of fintech7:42How fintech and the ecosystem has evolved over the last six years9:21How the fintech opportunity has grown from London and beyond11:52Why is DeFi, crypto and web3 important14:55Should traditional finance be afraid of DeFi23:05Diversity and inclusion in finance and fintech

Want to scale your business by hiring employees? Need to hire based on a vacant position in your business? In this episode, I am going to walk you through the entire hiring process (from start to finish). This is an HR function, and is also an employment law function as well, as there are many times companies unknowingly take certain actions that end them in legal trouble. We will also discuss the important paperwork that is required to hire an employee and common mistakes. Hint: asking the graduation date or salary from a prior job is a no-no.In this episode, we will discuss the following:Identifying the need for a positionPlanning a budgetDos and don's of what to include in a job descriptionWhat might end you up in legal trouble during an interviewNew Hire PaperworkAre you interested in scaling your business by hiring? Do you know the steps you need to take to hire your first employee? I provide a 90 minute consultation where I will conduct an in depth audit of your business and guide you on the steps you need to take to make sure you are properly protected. Check out the link below to schedule a call.Resource Mentioned in this Episode:New Hire Checklist: www.karlywannos.com/newhireEpisodes Mentioned:What to Include in an Offer Letter: www.karlywannos.com/blog/21How to Onboard a New Employee: www.karlywannos.com/blog/22Karly Wannos Media Kit. Get it Here. Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here.ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSESADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here.Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADSStep-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here.The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly WannosSchedule a Call www.calendly.com/karlywannosFollow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedinJoin our Private Facebook Community for HR and BusinessesWatch YouTube videos on Employment Law here

The onboarding process is very important for several reasons. First, it's one of the first impressions the company will make on the new hire. The systems, processes, how he/she is introduced to the day to day of what he/she will be doing. If the first impression is chaos, confusion, overwhelm, this is how the employee will perceive that the entire company is run. In comparison, if the employee is met with a warm welcome, properly intrude to the processes and systems, and has a chance to experience the culture, he/she will feel better about the decision to join the company. In the long run, this will serve to Limit overwhelm and reinforce the clear expectations and improved retention rates.In this episode, we will discuss:Automations New hire paperworkThe first day of workKey employment policiesFollow upAre you interested in scaling your business by hiring? Do you know the steps you need to take to hire your first employee? We provide a 90 minute consultation where we will conduct an in depth audit of your business and guide you on the steps you need to take to make sure you are properly protected. Check out the link in my bio to schedule a call.If you enjoyed this episode, leave me a review or share with a friend!✅ LISTEN to The Employment Experience on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher ✅ REVIEW: Write a review- this helps us reach more business owners and HR Professionals✅ If you found the episode helpful, share this post on social media and tag me @karlywannosOther Episodes in the Series Mentioned:What to Include in an Offer Letter: www.karlywannos.com/blog/21How to Legally Hire an Employee: www.karlywannos.com/blog/24Karly Wannos Media Kit. Get it Here. Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here.ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSESADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here.Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADSStep-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here.The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly WannosSchedule a Call www.calendly.com/karlywannosFollow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedinJoin our Private Facebook Community for HR and BusinessesWatch YouTube videos on Employment Law here

Our guest today, Jon Picoult, the founder of Watermark Consulting, helps companies impress their customers. He's a leading expert in customer-employee experience and has been featured in dozens of media outlets including the Wallstreet Journal, the New York Times, NBC News forums, fortune 100 CEOs, and he's been working with small entrepreneurs. He's been helping people across the business manage this concept of customer and employee experience and is joining us today to talk about this idea of loyalty-enhancing strategies. You can save money and future hassle with customers by getting rid of issues before the customers even face them. Every time you say no to your customer, it saps their loyalty to your company.Is customer satisfaction key? 4:51Jon's definition of customer service 6:21Quantify the customer experience and understand where they're coming from 13:17The most universal problem/challenge in customer experience 15:21How companies can make it easy to do business with them 19:19“If you are doing things better in the experience upstream, for example making products that are easier to assemble, or providing sales materials that are easier for people to understand and more accurately set expectations. If you're doing things like that, what you actually end up doing is obviating the need for downstream customer contact. You're basically pre-empting dumb, avoidable reasons why customers reach out to you.” 9:49

Today we revisit a previous episode of Kustomer when we talked with James Dodkins, known as the Rockstar Customer Experience Expert. Before becoming a specialist in customer experience, James toured the world performing in a rock and roll band. He now takes what he learned from that and applies it to customer experience. We talk about this and how we can frame our customer experience similarly. We also talk about how to structure our team in a way that rewards direct value to customers. We often reward our employees for doing things that don't actually lead to greater customer satisfaction. About James 1:21How to Give Rockstar Customer Experience 5:014 Step Framework 9:27Team Structure 13:24“Only 4% of dissatisfied customers will complain and the large majority of the rest will vote with their feet. They'll just leave and go somewhere else. If you are only fixing problems for the 4% of people that complain, you are missing a massive opportunity.” 11:00

Luke 2:8-21How would your trying situations or day to day living look different if you were filled with a sense of peace rather than a sense of underlying tension or weariness?WWW.SOULSTRENGTHFIT.COMMusic Credit FOR the final song, Silent Night:CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS ALBUM, "HOPE IS HERE"(WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA)Produced by Michelle Tumes and Mark Libby with Jacob Wood– Acoustic guitar by Jacob Wood– Recorded and engineered by Mark Libby–  Children's Choir: Jack Armstrong, Addilyn Bernd, Barrett Bernd, Willa Bernd, Chelsi Braden, Allie Cano, Caleb Chou, Ellianna Chou, Alejandro Estrada-Gallardo, Isabella Estrada-Gallardo, Serena Feng, Victoria Gonzalez, Carly Hagenbach, Adelaide Higgins, Aria Higgins, Jonathan Kahl, Nicholas Kahl, Makai Kahl, Allie Lang, Andrew Robinson, Lilly Robinson, Aubree Roberts, Faith Shiller, Hannah Thomas– Mixed by Doug Higgins– Vocals recorded by Mark Libby– Edited by Mark Libby

Today I meet with American professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model and actress, Gabby Reece, and we talk about her career and the life lessons she has learned throughout her career. Gabby tells about her upbringing and the opportunities that came to her having the height and athleticism that she did, and then we go into how things have translated into parenting. “Success is when your external life reflects who you are internally” Arnold Schwarzenegger, 17:17. We discuss where younger people are at these days with their values and the different approaches we of an older generation might have compared to those of the modern generation. Gabby tells me about her diet and what she believes has helped her in success, and then we discuss having a dream, which goes together with developing a skill. Gabby’s beginning 1:43How height impacted her 7:24Parenting 10:25Definition of success 19:21How she would help her children become professional athletes 29:08How Gabby wants to give back 33:01The family unit 36:12Her food/diet 48:11Having a dream 54:14“I’m Gabby and one of the things I have done is I was a volleyball player. I’m not a volleyball player, right? And I think it’s important for all people to be like, ‘Oh I used to run that company and now I do this.’ And I tell athletes that all the time, I say, ‘Listen, you’re a loaded gun. What’s your next target?’” 33:24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California and one of InStyle's 2019 Badass 50. Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping Partnerships at America Online. She hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show. Her first book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, was released October 2020 and is now a WSJ and Amazon Best Seller. In this interview, we talk about: Kara's young business journey going from an Executive Assistant to a Circulation Manager at TIME Magazine Kara's journey to becoming the youngest female VP at AOL Kara's journey with Hint, turning it from a start-up to a company with north of $150 million in revenue Kara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ Hint's Website: https://www.drinkhint.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:57 Kara's childhood and professional career summary 5:33 How the idea for Hint formed (health) 10:02 Was entrepreneurship something you did as a kid? Summer Camp. 18:07 Interning for John McCain 24:39 Arizona state 29:08 advice to college person today 35:43 working at time 40:34 taking a job at CNN 44:34 Joining 2Market/AOL and being there from 1994-2001 and becoming the youngest female VP of AOL, Working for Steve Jobs' company 58:21 Working with Jeff Bezos and Amazon in the late 1990s 1:05:28 Kara's personal life - marrying Theo Goldin. 1:13:25 Managing Kids While Being a VP at AOL 1:19:24 What advice do you have to someone starting out a business? 1:26:21How do you make sure your kids don't find out about the business' stress? 1:33:28 How do you make sure your kids' down feel stressed out by your success? 1:44:50 Managing your schedule, balance and ambition 1:46:47 Managing Multiple Office Locations 1:51 Advice for someone starting a beverage company today? 1:55:24 Having accomplished so much in your life, what are your personal and professional motivations?

Join Carrie and Mike as they talk about how ratings and reviews affect local SEO, what's new at Amazon, review carousels in local finder results, Tesco's first checkout-free store, and more!Mike's Links:Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes - https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-logistics-volume-fedex-ups-postal-service-pitney-bowes/608409/Amazon launches in-store pickup option for items from local businesses - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/21/amazon-launches-in-store-pickup-option-for-items-from-local-businesses.htmlAmazon Goes BOPIS, ISP Secret Surveillance, Apple Bites Snap - https://www.nearmedia.co/amazon-goes-bopis-isp-surveillance-apple-bites-snap/FTC_staff_report on lack of mobile ISP privacy - https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/look-what-isps-know-about-you-examining-privacy-practices-six-major-internet-service-providers/p195402_isp_6b_staff_report.pdfLindsey Gamble - Instagram testing search by photo feature - https://twitter.com/lindseygamble_/status/1451948325087948807?s=12How Many Leads Does Google My Business (GMB) Drive? - https://www.sterlingsky.ca/leads-google-my-business/Webinar: The Local SEO Firehose | The State of Local Search in 2022 - https://webinars.duda.co/the-state-of-local-search-2022Carries links:A Tale of Two Panels: Knowledge Panels and Google My Business for Colleges & Universities - Brandon Schmidt - https://localu.org/knowlege-panels-gmb-colleges-universities/Tesco opens ‘GetGo' their first checkout-free store, this one in High Holborn, central London.  - Steve Collinge - https://twitter.com/insightdiysteve/status/1450425782136836096?s=21How ratings and reviews impact local SEO - Ben Fisher - https://www.semrush.com/blog/local-seo-rankings/Google My Business Crowd Attributes For LGBTQ+ Friendly & Transgender Safespace Barry Schwartz - https://www.seroundtable.com/google-my-business-crowd-lgbtq-friendly-transgender-safespace-32287.html (via Claire, Andrew Bullimore, and Joy on Twitter)Review carousels popping up in the last few days in local finder results - Damian Rollison - https://twitter.com/damianrollison/status/1450955332503564299

Join Carrie and Mike as they talk about how ratings and reviews affect local SEO, what's new at Amazon, review carousels in local finder results, Tesco's first checkout-free store, and more!Mike's Links:Amazon Logistics now ships more US parcels than FedEx: Pitney Bowes - https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-logistics-volume-fedex-ups-postal-service-pitney-bowes/608409/Amazon launches in-store pickup option for items from local businesses - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/21/amazon-launches-in-store-pickup-option-for-items-from-local-businesses.htmlAmazon Goes BOPIS, ISP Secret Surveillance, Apple Bites Snap - https://www.nearmedia.co/amazon-goes-bopis-isp-surveillance-apple-bites-snap/FTC_staff_report on lack of mobile ISP privacy - https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/look-what-isps-know-about-you-examining-privacy-practices-six-major-internet-service-providers/p195402_isp_6b_staff_report.pdfLindsey Gamble - Instagram testing search by photo feature - https://twitter.com/lindseygamble_/status/1451948325087948807?s=12How Many Leads Does Google My Business (GMB) Drive? - https://www.sterlingsky.ca/leads-google-my-business/Webinar: The Local SEO Firehose | The State of Local Search in 2022 - https://webinars.duda.co/the-state-of-local-search-2022Carries links:A Tale of Two Panels: Knowledge Panels and Google My Business for Colleges & Universities - Brandon Schmidt - https://localu.org/knowlege-panels-gmb-colleges-universities/Tesco opens ‘GetGo' their first checkout-free store, this one in High Holborn, central London.  - Steve Collinge - https://twitter.com/insightdiysteve/status/1450425782136836096?s=21How ratings and reviews impact local SEO - Ben Fisher - https://www.semrush.com/blog/local-seo-rankings/Google My Business Crowd Attributes For LGBTQ+ Friendly & Transgender Safespace Barry Schwartz - https://www.seroundtable.com/google-my-business-crowd-lgbtq-friendly-transgender-safespace-32287.html (via Claire, Andrew Bullimore, and Joy on Twitter)Review carousels popping up in the last few days in local finder results - Damian Rollison - https://twitter.com/damianrollison/status/1450955332503564299

“Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” Matthew 15:11You see, the Pharisees were criticizing Jesus and they said:“Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” Matthew 15:2And that is when Jesus said it is not what goes into the mouth, it is what comes out of the mouth that counts. Today, we need to make sure that our words are sweet because we might have to eat them one day. Count to ten before you say something you may regret later on in life. It is not what goes into the mouth remember, that causes harm, but rather what comes out of the mouth which can break or make a person.The power of life and death in the tongue!You know, every morning when I wake up the first thing I say, I turn over and I say to my wife Jill: “Jill, I love you!” I have been saying that for close to fifty years and she loves it because I mean it. The power of praise.Thank God for the new day, thank Him that the sun came up today. The first thing we do when we wake up - that's right! I have a friend and I love phoning him, do you know why? Because every time I phone him I say to him: “How are you today, Tommy?”And he says, “Angus, I am just so well.”And I don't think he is always well but that is what he says - such a positive person to speak to. Remember, it doesn't matter what happens. God is in control! I remember reading an article about a mountain climber from Australasia. He had been told by the doctors that he only had months to live so he thought to himself, “What do I have to lose?” - So he got on a ship and he came to South Arica, he climbed some of the most dangerous peaks in the mighty Drakensberg mountains and he conquered them. And do you know that that man had nothing to fear because he thought if he fell off the mountain he was going to die anyway... but that man lived to over 80 years old I believe.Look at that honey badger - I saw a beautiful documentary of the little African honey badger, what a brave little animal! He took on a rinkhals, a cobra. The cobra bit him and he killed the cobra, then he lay down next to the cobra and he cuddled himself up and he went to sleep. When he woke up the next morning he was 100 percent - The venom had not penetrated him because he was totally relaxed and at peace... and do you know what he did then? He ate the cobra, from the head right down to the tail.Today, be careful what you say because you can really hurt a person or you can really make their day.Tell your son you love him and you are proud of him.Tell your wife that she is the most beautiful woman in the world.Tell your husband that you feel so secure when you are with him.Tell people that Jesus Christ is coming back very soon and we have nothing whatsoever to fear - Be like Paul who said:“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is but gain.”Philippians 1:21How can you frighten a Christian with Heaven - It's impossible!Have a wonderful day.God bless you and goodbye.

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Today's guest:Vasudevan Kidambi, MD, Data Storyteller, Business Transformation Coach  (NavoInc)Website: https://navoinc.com/ You will learn:01:58Background, studies & work - leadership; middle east focus; Data & AI05:30AI adoption in business ecosystem & startup mindset07:22Employee to entrepreneur transition phase & preparation09:20Sales & Marketing formula worked & leveraging existing network; and importance of saying “YES”11:05Early day challenges, conflicts, strengths & the journey taken to cross milestones16:21How the company is bootstrapped and the mindset17:56Preparation to promote customer's business and the plan like never done before with customer & audience focus26:28Learnings from COVID challenges & business health check; moving towards business transformation, data storytelling32:51A watch on Millennials in the space of exposure & future jobs in global scale34:53Finding adjacencies - The prime way & recommendation to scale the business37:35 Things which could go wrong; are you going to be afraid? Or prepared to correct?; Celebrate failures and getting rid of fear 41:50Secret - Are you going through failure?  The prescription is “Inculcate fearlessness”47:14One important quality to be an entrepreneur - No Fear; and ability to imagine future50:15Rapid fire roundStay tuned! Be motivated! Thank you!!Podcast hosted @ https://indianstartupstories.buzzsprout.com Social Media handles:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Indian-Startup-Stories-105427574797700LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/indian-startup-stories-b4b385202Twitter:https://twitter.com/IndianStartupS2Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38w7euU6JpLjyRb4Am7ugwInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theindianstartupstories/Music credit: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Meet Kyson. This gritty optimist got his start in social good when he co-founded a startup aimed at tackling Malawi's illegal charcoal trade. Today, he and the Philanthropy Together team are working to empower us all with the knowledge of giving circles to build powerful communities for good. There are many in our sector who aren’t familiar with Giving Circles

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With Lauren Schwartz In today's world of content overload and shortened attention spans, quick snappy content is every business owner's secret weapon. Recent studies have shown that the average person spends about 15 seconds skimming online content as they scroll. To put this into perspective, that's about the amount of time it takes to check a notification on your smartphone, send a single short text, stretch at your desk, or the length of one Instagram stories slide. The good news is, there are a few different ways that you can cut to the chase and grab your potential customer's attention in 15 seconds and that's exactly what today's guest, Lauren Schwartz is here to teach you about today. Lauren is a thought leader creating profitable creative strategies for e-commerce brands. Lauren’s passions lie in creating top-performing ad creatives and she is obsessed with strategy. In her downtime, Lauren enjoys teaching others how to create effective content for their own businesses using, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Pinterest. So, how do you create a compelling, branded narrative in the time it takes to fire off a text? Well Lauren is here to teach you exactly how, so let's dig in! In this episode, Lauren talks about: How she came to be a digital marketing guru and an E-Commerce strategist. 2:20Her successful work with multi-million dollar bands. 3:21How to generate engaging content that improves click-through rates. 5:04The key to using video ads to get more leads. 6:48User Generated Content (UGC) and how to leverage it in your own business. 8:20Why it’s important to tell your story in less than 15 seconds and how to extract the most important information to include in such a short time frame. 10:21Creative testing, how to use it it in your pitch, and how to decipher what works and what falls flat. 14:35Actions to take if you test an ad and feedback is negative. 16:56A three second hook and what images and content to use to create one. 19:09What to do to keep people from scrolling past and forgetting about you. 24:17Putting out entertaining content without implying you're trying to sell a product. 25:43The type of content to present at different stages of the buying journey for the best response. 28:15Common mistakes in the world of digital marketing and how to avoid them. 31:05Influencer marketing and how it fits into the digital marketing world. 33:15 I think the biggest thing that you can do is really find that hook, that really clear headline that calls out what your product does, and how it could be beneficial to someone. Take that very clear image and just put that headline on a piece of creative to test out. And again, it could be three different headlines that you test in a creative testing campaign, but I think sitting down and really figuring out how this product is going to work for you is what you should do with a clear image and clear headline.Lauren Schwartz Things happen fast in today's world of hypermedia and content overload. We make quick decisions nowadays and keeping our attention is perhaps harder than ever. Like, remember when we used to have to sit through ads on old fashioned public streaming television? And now, we sit there waiting for the 4 second timer to pass so we can click “skip ad.” Or, we start a new Netflix series and if it doesn't have us at the edge of our seats within the first minute, we go back to surfing. Born from this firehose of on demand content is the need for punchy headlines, eye catching imagery and immediately compelling narratives. Gone are the days of rambling on and mediocrity. I hope today's episode inspired you to think of how you're showing up online in that first 15 seconds. About the same amount of time it takes someone to move what you've posted through their scroll. Lauren is a wealth of knowledge and she has had some serious success for her clients in considering that first 15 minutes of interaction. To connect with Lauren or any other resources mentioned in this episode, please visit our show notes at kellylawson.ca/055. 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Galatians 2:15-21How are we saved, and how are we to live? Is it by faith, or by works? Paul gives a very clear answer.

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Podcast: The Business of Authority (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Getting Better ClientsPub date: 2019-10-21How can you get better clients?Talking PointsGetting clients who will trust you more and pay you moreWhat can happen when you take on a bad clientImproving your client base as you goNarrowing your nicheHow taking on clients outside of your niche may affect your businessHow your point of view and messaging informs which clients you attractBeing responsive to how your target reacts to your messageMake a list of dream clientsDraw boundaries of who you won't work forFigure out the best way to get your message outImposter syndromeAsking business outcome questionsDefining better clientsNot playing small ballStrategizingKnowing what to say no toLooking at what people you admire are doingKnowing what it is that you do bestQuotable Quotes“Every client you take on, you want it to be better than the last one.” –JS“Each one will teach you something that you didn't know before about how to attract that client.” –RM“Courage is acting even though you feel the fear.” –JS“We have to have this headspace that says we're not going to play small ball. This is the major leagues.” –RM The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jonathan Stark and Rochelle Moulton, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Get the "Bible Study Made Simple" Course: https://courses.everythingchurchpro.com/Good morning and welcome to Hokmah and coffee hopefully you're having a great day today. Now I do want to say, today's the last day that the course will be free. After today, it will no longer be free. Actually, partially through today so I'll jump on it as soon as you can. Because part when I get up and I started working on the, on the website, a little bit later from today is going to not be free anymore. It will be $49. Now that's not expensive for a course, but I think free is better than cheap so get in on it while you can accept this free gift that's extended your way. And I hope it's a blessing to you. Now we are continuing our journey through Matthew, and we're in Matthew 26 and we're on verses 47 through 50 today, and I want us to read those and think about these and there's so there's a word I'm going to emphasize that blows my mind, and here it is ready. And while he yet spake lo Judas one of the 12 came in with a great multitude with swords and staves from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now he that betrayed and gave them a sign saying whomsoever I shall kiss that saying is he holding fast and forthwith he came to Jesus and said hail master and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, here's the crazy word friend wherefore art thou come. Then came they laid hands on Jesus and took him.1:21How can Jesus look at this man, and call him, friend? That makes no sense to me How could he know that Judas was betraying Him, and still call him friend I believe this shows is the love of Jesus the love of God, that even though there's probably one of the worst sinners and I feel like I'm right there with Judas sometimes but one of the worst sinners who's ever lived could betray the Son of God to be killed. He calls him friend, and just a few moments earlier he'd washed his feet. This is remarkable. Jesus calls Judas friend and I want to tell you this. If Jesus could call Judas friend. I promise you if you're listening to this, he wants to be your friend. I promise you There's nothing you've done that makes Jesus not want to be your friend he wants to know you. He wants you to be near him. He wants to teach you how to live correctly. And so don't don't fall into the trap of thinking that God wants to know some people and he doesn't want to know others and that God will be close to some preachers but not to you because you're not quite on the same spiritual plane is a no no no friend, you are as close to God as you want to be as you make your mind up to be. And if you are far from God, that is your decision because God wants to know you. In fact he says drawn nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you cleanse your hands, ye sinners and purify your hearts ye double-minded... Friend, I promise you, God wants to know you. He wants to be close to you. In fact, revelation pictures Him knocking at your heart's door saying "open it up, because if you just open the door, I will come in and sup, I will fellowship with you, we'll have a Hangout time together." And so friend if you feel for our friend God, I promise you. He wants to be close to you. He wants you to be his friend are you close to him today. Don't be like Judas, Jesus loved Judas, and had Judas betrayed him and sold him for cheap things. And Jesus died because of Judas betrayal. Don't, don't give Jesus over for a few meaningless pleasures. All your relationship with Jesus close and be a good friend to the Savior. I hope you have a great day today and I'll talk to you tomorrow.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/addisonsmitheverythingchurchpro)

Luke 2:8-21How would your trying situations or day to day living look different if you were filled with a sense of peace rather than a sense of underlying tension or weariness?WWW.SOULSTRENGTHFIT.COMMusic Credit FOR the final song, Silent Night:CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS ALBUM, "HOPE IS HERE" (WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA)Produced by Michelle Tumes and Mark Libby with Jacob Wood– Acoustic guitar by Jacob Wood– Recorded and engineered by Mark Libby–  Children's Choir: Jack Armstrong, Addilyn Bernd, Barrett Bernd, Willa Bernd, Chelsi Braden, Allie Cano, Caleb Chou, Ellianna Chou, Alejandro Estrada-Gallardo, Isabella Estrada-Gallardo, Serena Feng, Victoria Gonzalez, Carly Hagenbach, Adelaide Higgins, Aria Higgins, Jonathan Kahl, Nicholas Kahl, Makai Kahl, Allie Lang, Andrew Robinson, Lilly Robinson, Aubree Roberts, Faith Shiller, Hannah Thomas– Mixed by Doug Higgins– Vocals recorded by Mark Libby– Edited by Mark Libby

In this episode, we discussed when is the friction good and how to find that out. We recently wrote this on Userpilot's blog, so I'm sharing it here:  A friction-based flow is one that will make it harder for the user to complete the signup process in exchange for more value-added later on. For example, booking a demo that goes to your sales pipeline first is also counted as friction-based. On the other hand, a frictionless flow will make it much easier to complete the signup process hoping that the UI is good enough to demonstrate the value of the app on its own. I also discussed advantages and disadvantages of both in our podcast or you can simply read this blog. We covered: What is friction? - 00:54 - 00:60What are the advantages & disadvantages of frictionless & friction-based flows? 00:61 to 3:21Max's challenge with having a frictionless flow for Ottonova - 3:25 to 5:21How he found out after making it friction-based & How did he found out that it would work? 5:22 to 7:43What were some best practices & inspiration he followed? - 7:44 to 10:40 Resources: Connect with Max - Maximilian Rast2 Ways to Design Your Next Signup Flow [Examples & Best Practices]Why Adding Friction to Your Onboarding Funnel Can Actually be Good Idea [Case Study]Why We Love Drift’s Signup Flow & OnboardingHow to Improve User Activation RateBreaking Down The Perfect Sign Up Flow

Be sure to catch the Conscious Spirit Fest October 18 2020 Arizona Bell is the co-founder and CEO of Spirit Guides Media—a growing media network that's dedicated to truth and driven by Spirit—and the host of the podcast A Matter of Life and Death with Arizona Bell. A grief coach and afterlife expert, Arizona is an inspirational speaker with the message that examining death and what happens to us after death is the absolute best way to live our richest, most meaningful lives here on Earth. A rising voice in the spiritual community, she appeared as a panelist on George Noory’s afterlife expert panel at the Afterlife Research and Education Institute Symposium in 2018 and speaks regularly at various conferences and events. Arizona’s book “Soul Magic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mystics” is available now. Arizona stopped by on Spiritual Dope as we covered all types of things: What exactly is it about examing death that can inspire you to live your best life? How do you transition from writing for medical journals to spirituality? Different ways to pray & what exactly is OG meditation? Make sure you check out everything Arizona has going on! Catch up with Arizona on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDblWL1H2IZ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B-rjRW5oCOi/ brandon handley00:014321 Hey there, Spiritual Dope. This is Brandon Handley on with another outstanding guest Arizona bell, and she is the co founder and CEO of Spirit Guides Media 00:15A growing media network that's dedicated to truth and driven by spirit and the host of the podcast, a matter of life and death with Arizona bell 00:23A grief coach and afterlife expert Arizona is an inspirational speaker with the message that examine that. And what happened was, after death is the absolute best way to live our richest, most meaningful lives here on her. 00:35Arising voice in a spiritual community, she appeared as a panelist on great George Norris afterlife expert panel at the afterlife. Research Institute education Institute's symposium in 2018 00:47And speaks regularly at various conferences and events Arizona's book sold magic ancient wisdom from the modern mystics is available now or is. Oh, thank you so much for popping out today, how are you Spirit Guides00:59Hey, thanks for having me. Brandon, I'm doing really well, actually, uh, you know, you never know in 2020 with ups and downs of of everything. But today I'm doing great. I'm feeling good. How about you. brandon handley01:09I love it. Right, like 2020 if ever there was a a year where you seize the day right you take it for all that you can get out of it because you don't know what's around the corner right Spirit Guides01:20And absolutely, if you're not. If not now, when right brandon handley01:26I love 2024 for what is actually kind of brought brought to us right arm. I think there's opportunity to 01:32Do what you and I are doing on really kind of dig deep and live our authentic lives because you don't know what's around the corner. Really presented itself in 2020 that's my honest opinion. Spirit Guides01:43Absolutely. And just, I'll just riff here for a minute, in my personal life. That's how it worked out. 01:48You know i i hit rock bottom and hit a period of grief in my life. And next thing you know, I'm like, Okay. Life's too short. And it really put the fire under my butt. And I got to step in and live in my purpose. And I think on a collective level that's what's happening with 2020 brandon handley02:03Is what it looks like right a lot. There's a lot of raw files on 02:06A lot bombs and and not to laugh, but it's again just giving us the opportunity to bounce back. And so our spiritual resilience and what that but that kind of shine. 02:15But they kind of shy so I like to start these off with, like, you know, the idea is that the creator speaks through us right and 02:25Universe energies, energy, whatever speaking through us today and it's delivering a message to one of our listeners that can only come through this instance right so what is that message that you would deliver to that person today. Spirit Guides02:40This is man, this is interesting because right before this, I got on. And I do this typically 02:45Every once in a while. I forget, but it's kind of my routine to get to 02:48Get into meditated mode. Before I go on, either my podcast or somebody else's and say, 02:54Let's let the message come through that needs to be heard the most that helps the most amount of people 02:59You know, it's interesting. I've never been asked to to pick what that message is. So you put me on the spot, but um you know i i think that maybe the messages. What you kind of 03:12You said spiritual resilience. I think that that's the message of this year. And that's the message, maybe of this podcast, because that's where we started going right away. And I think just 03:24The fact of the idea that human hearts are so resilient were built in Phoenix's were born to burn and we're born to rise. And I think that it's really 03:33Really important to remember that right now, when everything is burning down metaphorically or literally, you know. So I think it's really important that we remember how resilient. We actually are. brandon handley03:46Built in Phoenix is built on Phoenix's and Spirit Guides03:49I don't know where that came from. That was 03:52That was like our archangel brandon handley03:54Was it right that's it 100% you open yourself up to it and just allowed to kind of kind of come through. 04:02And that's exactly what it is. So, whoever's out there. Just know that you have this built in Phoenix, whatever is kind of sparking you right now. You can kind of fan that and rise up out of the ashes into something more boys than you ever were before. Right. 04:18Totally. Um, so let's let them give some background, right, who is Arizona bell 04:26Yeah, are you 04:27Doing here. Um, you know, give us the lowdown Spirit Guides04:30That's literally what I've been asking myself all year. Who am I, why am I here. No, you know, I 04:37I would have said, you know, for most of my life. Arizona bell is a writer, like, that was my identity that's that's who I showed up as and then a little, little bit over five years ago, about five and a half years ago. 04:50My mother passed away. She was my best friend. 04:53She was 59 when she passed away. I was 30 so that's pretty young, relatively speaking for both of us. And we were very, very close in it. It ripped my world apart. And that was my burned down moment and 05:05And eventually became my Phoenix moment, and it gave me, like I said, the fire under my butt to really step into my full 05:14Purpose and alignment, whereas before I was just sort of dabbling, you know, I was like dabbling one foot into my spiritual purpose and the other into really messing around, and not really committing to anything and 05:27You know, just that kind of stuff. And so, you know, after my mom passed. I did the grieving thing for her, you know, I'm still doing the grieving thing, but I did that pretty hardcore. And then I woke up one day and I said okay like 05:39I'm going to do this, I'm going to do what Spirit wants me to do. So I basically surrendered to that to spirit to source to God to divine energy, whatever you want to call it. I said, All right, listen. 05:52I get that I'm here for a reason. Show me what that reason is. Bring it to me every day and I'll do it. So you know I stepped into service mode. Basically, which I wasn't able to do before I hit rock bottom. And with that. 06:05Came the starting of my company, which originally. Like I said, my background. 06:09Background was in writing. So I started a little digital magazine called spirit guides magazine, because I 06:15I was young, relatively young in the spiritual world and I saw that there was a huge void of spirituality being targeted to younger generations and therefore there's a huge disconnect because 06:26People my age millennials and younger weren't really connecting with 06:31The kinds of websites and graphics and conferences and kind of that that were sort of felt a little bit outdated, but we were hungering for spiritual knowledge so that was kind of the reason I started it. 06:42And that little Instagram magazine has now evolved to a media company we're called spirit guides media and within it. We have podcasts. We're starting a radio station books. 06:54Everything courses and thrown a festival with my good friend from conscious living PR Mona. So we just got everything going on. So that's kind of a hope I answered the question. I don't, I don't know how to fully say who I am or why I'm here. But that's a star, I guess. brandon handley07:09Sure how that that it's a lot for us to work with. Right. So, that is how you and I connected we connected through Mona, Lauren, who was one of the first guest on this podcast. 07:20And you know so super glad that we were able to get connected through her 07:25Checked out spirit. Guys, you've got a lot going on there. Looks like it's kind of a community right of built up around spirituality and. Is that what the intention is just kind of a community for, like, you know, will say for a younger generation. Is that what you're saying. Spirit Guides07:43You know, absolutely. The intention was to build a spiritual community. And even though we are gearing towards gearing it more towards 07:52Visually towards younger people. I mean, spirituality is for everybody. So I have people across the board, you know, but we did. We did kind of dominate that you know 08:0318 to 34 demographic. I mean, that's, that is what our demographic is. And of course there's outliers and the young at heart, and all that. But we did want to make it fresh and hip, you know, and that that was an intention and definitely 08:17The spiritual community aspect of because for me. My personal story is, I was the lone wolf on the spiritual path. I didn't have, you know, I wasn't raised religious I didn't have a spiritual community, as in the spiritual closet, to be frank, so 08:30I did this year I did the spirituality thing by myself. And so I really did want to create a community. 08:37For those that might be feeling the same way. And luckily, with the world that we're living in with technology. It's easier to do that, you know, like we're doing this on zoom right now and and so I'm able to hold courses and 08:49workshops and the festival, even now online and as membership community, so it's it's all able to be done online and it's it's absolutely to have a spiritual community in such a weird time brandon handley09:03And there's no no better time for us so funny you mentioned your demographics, because you're pulling off is right where I started on my demographics. Right. 09:12Right on. And that's and that's simply because I speak to my generation, right. So you're speaking to your generation, you know the language you know on the spiritual connection. 09:21From that perspective. Right. And that's not to say, like you said, there's gonna be there's gonna be people. There's going to be the outliers that you attract but like you're able really well able to speak to that specific group. Spirit Guides09:33Right but but it ends there because I don't do Tick tock. So I don't know. 09:37I don't know how much younger. I can get that brandon handley09:40Tick tock. Tick tock. Some is Spirit Guides09:43For sure. brandon handley09:44Somebody platforms right I'm and I'm doing I'm doing what I do. 09:49Exactly. 09:50So, so I get it, I get it. 09:53When you know I want to give also this kind of premise of what you were into before you got into the spiritual realm, who and what type of content. Were you writing before you got in the conscious 10:08Conscious right Spirit Guides10:09Sure. You know, I think, well, I was doing a couple things. There was what I was doing for work. I was very fortunate to get paid to be a writer. I know a lot of people in the writing world. 10:21seek that out. And what that I was writing for what pays. I was writing for medical journals and medical magazines and medical medical medical I was writing for universities, things like that. 10:34But the big bucks were in the medical field. I was the editorial director at a magazine for physicians and an assistant assistant editor at a magazine an international magazine for doctors and dentists so 10:49And, you know, with my mom passing away, she had cancer. So I was all up in the medical industry going through it with her and I just found myself writing things that I didn't agree with. And so, it hit me. 11:01For a while, I mean, I don't want to get to the specifics, but 11:06Yeah, just 11:09Just the sick, I would call the sickness industry of the of the medical industry and just a lot of things that there were ignoring about actually keeping people healthy and I had to start to believe that maybe there was a an ulterior motive to keep people sick. 11:26So I and I was publishing stuff like that, you know, and that's all up for a matter of opinion, but from what I saw firsthand. 11:35In the medical world with my mom and the unfairness. I will call it of that world I it wasn't jiving for me on a soul level to be writing those things anymore. So there was a there was a pick on my soul that was like, ding, ding, ding, like, hey, you can't 11:49This doesn't feel right and you care about integrity. Don't forget that you care about integrity. Now, on, on the flip side, in my own personal selves. I was always drawn towards I guess soul centered content. 12:03I called it love I called it like I was thinking more romantic love than spiritual, but I, I was always wanting to write about love and like 12:11That kind of stuff. And like relationships and things like that, but um I so I was doing that on the side as well. I was writing for literary magazines and things like that. brandon handley12:21That's fun. That's fun. But I'll tell you what I can. I know what you're talking about with that little prick in the soul resonates with me real hard. I was in the insurance industry. 12:32For a little bit. Right. And I was like, well, you know, you would you do demographics and you would do. 12:40Do a risk assessment on the group as a whole. Right. And there's a sick person or two in there. 12:45You're rich got jacked up with this doesn't make much sense you know these people need the insurance. We're going to raise the rates on them because they need it because they are sick because they are going to use it. 12:53Or industry codes right same thing happens with industry codes. If they're in of, you know, riskier business type 13:00Their insurance rates are going to go up because they've got the they're going to get the most well this person's gone in here. So we're gonna have to race, the race to cover that. So, um, I left, I left. 13:10For very same thing. I was like, for a couple reasons. Actually, one was because of that soul prick right to was because and nothing wrong with people getting off on work every day you know into an office, but I couldn't stand it. I was in my 20s and watching people that were zombies. 13:27Right. What are these these these a tweet covered offices, you know, walk right. I was like, I was like, if this is gonna be my toys. Spirit Guides13:35Yep. Oh, I completely relate to that. Yeah. I mean, look at me, I'm like, 13:40There's no way I can sit in an office. I mean, 13:42I gave it my go you know I gave it my best go but somehow every job i got i ended up 13:48And again, I told you this before. My mom was German. So I was raised with good work ethic. I know how to work hard and so I'd like work hard, prove myself, and then I'd be like, Listen, I gotta start working from home like this isn't working for me. 13:59You know, and somehow I always talk them into it. I guess that's a skill I have but 14:04But yeah, I wasn't meant for that either. I totally hear what you're saying and you know that that unfairness. As I said in that you as you just so eloquently described in the insurance industry. It goes, it goes in every, you know, it's like in the banking industry like brandon handley14:17Somebody who Spirit Guides14:17More like living paycheck to paycheck has to pay the fee to like have a bank account and then you know somebody who has loads of money doesn't have to pay a fee doesn't make sense that brandon handley14:28You know, you know it does. In the end, right, like, but you know we're not going to get into it. Right. 14:34But it's like, Come on, man. Um, so, so you're writing for like medical journals and all this other stuff. You have this kind of bent 14:45You go through this and they jump into the spirituality, his face. I want to want to share with kind of 14:51Peoples. And what was it like for you to begin to lead with spirituality. After what you've been doing your entire life and the Jeff overcoming fears deal with anybody was like, What are you thinking that type of thing. Spirit Guides15:05Oh, big time. Yeah. As far as overcoming fears. So I'll just say a couple things I had the idea for spirit guides 15:14In my head tagline AND EVERYTHING FOR YEARS. YEARS. YEARS. YEARS BEFORE. My mom passed away years I knew I wanted to do it and not even that I wanted to. It was like it was just implanted in my mind my spirits like you're gonna you're going to need to do this. 15:28And I started to get worried when the because i'm a i'm an idea person. So I get lots of ideas. I was starting to get worried when the idea didn't go away because 15:35It doesn't go away. Dang, it's meant for you, you know, brandon handley15:38So, Spirit Guides15:39But I was too scared I was making pretty good money to be creative, you know, who am I to do this. And also, like I mentioned, I'm in the spiritual closet. Okay, I'm a party girl. 15:50On one on one hand, and then I'm a spiritual girl when I go home like it. I did not have spiritual friends. You know what I'm saying. 15:58So there's a lot of fears to overcome. But again, when I got that asked my ass kicked by grief and loss and seeing death firsthand. It was like, all right, you got to live your life and you got to do this. So I basically like 16:13I just kind of like came out of the closet and like didn't like I didn't even make a thing of it like I just was like one day I owned a spiritual media company. 16:22And, you know, some people were like, what are you getting up to these days, you know, but it was it was a leap that I took private privately and probably shocked. Some people when I did it, but I didn't want to go around having to explain myself to a bunch of people so brandon handley16:37That makes a lot of sense. Um, and you're a lot of different types of coaching business Christians question spiritual around to like you know don't have to go share your ideas with others. I'm just go do it right again. Good. 16:51And that was Spirit Guides16:51That was what I chose to do in that moment, because it honestly it made the most sense. brandon handley16:56Of it and then so 16:59You start, you know, I don't know how somebody just goes to earning a 17:04media company, right. So what was that process like did you have to get investors or she is fired off like 17:10On to the Instagram bit or did you find some people to back you, that type of thing. Spirit Guides17:15Now it was completely driven by spirit. And again, I was in surrender mode by that point. So I was like, 17:22I had an arrangement with spirit is like if you want me to do it. You got to bring it to me because I'm not going to go around. 17:28Chasing after all this stuff. So I'm very fortunate that my brother and business partner is a tech developer. So I had that 17:37And I basically called up one of my friends who was a another co founder who became another co founder with us, who I knew was into spirituality and could handle you know some of the things like social media all this stuff. And we just got together as a trio and and literally it was 17:54You know, like guerrilla style startup and 17:58And now the third party left, and it's just me and my brother and we're still we're still running it in that way. And I like that way. I mean, I wish I could sit here and tell you that I had some 18:08Big plan, you know, I, my German mom would have wanted me to have a better laid out plan. But I went with it. You know, I just, we just started on Instagram and started hyping it up because that's where all the kids were and we were trying to, you know, 18:24That's where the kids Billy says where they used to hang out with. So that's where we were talking to, at that time, and 18:30We started to get a following. And then we just launched and and honestly all all I had in mind was to launch a digital magazine. 18:39And because I was a writer. That's all I wanted. You know, and I eventually wanted to write books and stuff. But from that is like all this stuff because I made that arrangement with spirit. 18:48Now I'm like podcast Aston radio station and festival. All these things were like, not my ideas are now they've overrun the thing. So now it's like it's got a mind of its own. brandon handley19:00Reminds me of the Michael singer. Yeah, sort of experiment right um 19:07So talk about what is surrender. Spirit Guides19:11What is surrender mode. Well, I think there's two kinds of surrender mode. There's a surrender mode where we think we're surrendering 19:19Where we say we're surrendering which was me a lot. I mean, I was 19:23I've always been drawn towards spiritual and esoteric stuff so I knew I was writing before my mom that I was writing you know happiness is surrender. That's where you find happiness, but I wasn't doing it. 19:34I wasn't doing it fully. And I only realized that when I did it fully in that was when I had to when I had to fall to my knees. 19:43Because there was nothing else there and, you know, Marianne Williamson, I'm probably going to butcher the, quote, but she says something along the lines of 19:51There's a certain desperation that's required before you're ready to face God and something like that. And that's how I felt. And so to me, that is surrender mode where it's 20:02I am here to serve. 20:05Your like basically I'm using my free will to serve your will spirit. 20:12So it's 20:13To me, that's true. Surrender mode, not just like, Oh, it's okay. Let it go. That bad thing, you know, but actually surrendering to a will, that's greater than your own that's greater than your own ego as well and showing up for it every day reliably brandon handley20:29How do you show up for every day, right, like so. I get it. I love this. I love that. I love the idea of 20:36You know surrender. And it's really kind of how we started the podcast right now less fear talk through you to the listener. Right. And then that Phoenix between now and then there's a. It's kind of like the let go and let God right 20:50Right. brandon handley20:51But to actually, you know, to say it's one thing Spirit Guides20:54How to do it. brandon handley20:55How to do it without freaking out, man. Right, without freaking out because Spirit Guides21:00I never said I didn't freak out. brandon handley21:03I love it. So, um, Spirit Guides21:04But I will say this, I will say this. I mean I I wake up every morning and I meditate and I pray, basically I do that combo and and part of my prayer in my meditation is to say 21:19You know, use me how you want to use me today. 21:22And so that's a way for me that's like a action point for me every morning to state my intention which matters a lot that I'm here to be used for spirits will basically. And so whatever shows up for me that day. 21:38I'm going to do it. brandon handley21:40Yeah assessments. Nice. Right. Um, and then the other part two is 21:50Just the idea that these things keep opening up for you. And I mentioned kind of the surrender experiment from 21:56Michael singer. And the reason I mention it because once you kind of open yourself up to it to be used to be used in service through this universal power. 22:05And I love how you said you know I'm not going for it. It's going to have to come to me right 22:11You said you know what you want. This is what I want. But you know what, I surrender for you to show me the way type of thing, you know, talk a little bit about that because I think that that's 22:21That's very important. Right. I'm a big fan of the idea is like its first of all, most people won't like you said, you know what you want it right you know what you want to do you want to be a writer. 22:31You wanted to start this media company and dig into it, but you didn't know how, but now you got it. Is it fair to say Spirit Guides22:39Yeah, definitely. brandon handley22:40And so this is the point that I'm trying to drive home is that you don't have to know how, but you do have to make the decision that that's what you want a life and that's what I feel like you've done Spirit Guides22:51Right. But I agree with you. You don't have to know how I am living proof of that. You do have to know what what I will say is that asked 23:00For what, when I sit in prayer and meditation every day. I mean, I feel like that's a crucial point 23:07Because we're 23:09I had to. I had to. I didn't know that I always wanted to be a writer because I have that God given skill. 23:16You know, so that's a, that's a natural way for me to go but 23:22I didn't know. I didn't even know what necessarily either. I had to listen in meditation, like I didn't know that I was going to start a media company. 23:30Or a you know that I was gonna, I didn't even know was going to do a podcast. I didn't know the podcast was going to turn into a an internet radio station. I've got those downloads and meditation and prayer. You know what I'm saying. 23:42So, but, and I will, I will circle back to the one thing that I did know is I knew I wanted to be a writer, and I knew that starting this digital magazine basically 23:53would grant, grant me a following. And I knew that in the publishing world today because I had been told this by writers by published writers that you have to have a following to even get looked at basically 24:04Well, and the magic numbers like 10,000, you know. So what we hit 10,000 and then it just kept expanding and expanding and expanding and I was so damn busy. Next thing you know, we're at 50,000 followers and I'm saying to spirit, listen. 24:20I still haven't written the book actually haven't even written 24:23So I'm not going to go around chasing a book deal if you want me to write a book you bring it to me. Now that sounds absurd. 24:29But three months later I had an email in my inbox, saying, hey, we have this book. It's already sold to this major publisher and we think you're great to write it, do you, what do you think brandon handley24:40So they have the concept of the book. 24:42Yeah works on a writer and they needed a writer. 24:45And you read it. Yeah. Spirit Guides24:47And that's the thing these days, they already sell the concept of books, but you know now that sets me up to write the book that I want to write to write the books that I really want to write, you know what I'm saying. So 24:56It's a pause for a second, though, because you know brandon handley25:00There's also the again. 25:04There's, there's the idea of, you know, feeling a little bit of a law of attraction space, making the demand was fear, right, or like the idea of you asking it is given and just let it come to you. 25:17Right right hand to me right if I'm coming from a law of attraction space. I'm like, Hey, I'm here, how to end up here. You're living example of this right and or of 25:28Trusting the universe is another right as like your benefactor, you're like hey universe. This is what I like. You can just go ahead and have that show up. I'm not going to go chasing it 25:40But then it shows up, and you're like, Well, what's next. Spirit Guides25:43Right. And that, that means that means it's for you because you you can go out there and say hey universe. This is what I want. 25:52I'm not going to chase it bring it to me and you're not, you might not get it. 25:57Because it's not meant for you. brandon handley25:58And that's great too. Right. Like I make the lines of, you know, if I would have had a lot of money. When I was younger, or like an open like have liked it. Like, I felt like I wanted, I probably would have died. 26:11Like, I mean, right, it would have been a bad. So the universe is like no 26:16No, no bad idea, right, you're not ready for that. Sorry. 26:20Yeah, and or we don't want you right now, right, you've got more things to do. And that's, that's another thing that I kind of look at this as like if you made it this far in your life and like you're 26:28Still kind of wandering around. I like you know for the for the person that is 26:33So meaningful life, you know, perhaps there is and you know you guys start figuring that out because there's no reason for you still be here. 26:40One 400 what a trillion to be born and make it through like not get hit by a car or a bus eaten all that crazy crappy thing that G and just in some of whatever we know what you're doing out there. Right. But you've lived 26:52And and and and so you've got a purpose and to live it. So one of the purposes that you found is by going through, you know, kind of hitting this rock bottom right, I want to just 27:03dive off dependency the grief coach and afterlife expert aspect of it because we haven't yet. Um, let's talk about how you ends up even there. Spirit Guides27:12Sure. I mean, it's kind of a wild story, um, 27:17Because I, I didn't want to end up there that wasn't I joke. I never thought in my life. I want to be a grief and afterlife expert. 27:26Can can promise you that. But, you know, after my mom passed away. And after I did the really hardcore grieving for for a while. 27:36I just, I think, you know, I had already started spirit guides and I was like, you know, 27:41Like, I want to go train to be a grief coach and it just kind of came to me and I was like, all right, I'll start looking into programs and I did and I found one. And I went and I liked it and i and i just got trained. You know, I just did it, but 27:55But, and I wasn't even 27:57I didn't even know what I was going to do with it. I just felt intuitively intuitively nudge there. So I did it. And then shortly very shortly after I had a medium ship reading 28:09And the medium. Then in the middle, in the middle of it. She's like, and she's a very, very, I had to wait a year to get a meeting with her. She's a very, very popular medium and 28:23In the middle of that she's like, What are you doing, I need to 28:27And she's like, I'm so I'm not gonna take up your time of your reading. But after this. I need to talk to you what you're doing. Like my spirit guides are telling me I need to talk to you. 28:34So we end up having a chat and she's like, Oh, I told her about spirit guides, like I've been trying to reach younger people, and she's like you and then a week later I got an email from her. And she said, I want to invite you to be to speak at this afterlife conference. 28:49And I was like, 28:51I'm not 28:54Know that, like, I'm not qualified to be here and she wrote back, I'll never forget it. And she's like, Arizona, my dear, I have been told that you are going to be a very profound afterlife researcher and you need to be at this event. And I was like, what 29:07So I went to this event to and I sat on a panel talking about spirituality, like in younger generations and my mind blew way open because I didn't know much about the afterlife, other than 29:21My mom had died. I hope she was still alive and I went to a medium to find out, you know, 29:26So I guess the, the, that's the long answer. The short answer is, like, Spirit just drove me there and And ever since that first conference, it was just so obvious that that's what I was going to be doing that I had a place in that world for whatever reason. brandon handley29:43So along with being a CEO media company you're also doing like this grief coach. Is that right, Spirit Guides29:51Yeah, you know, and you know, I hadn't dove into the coaching part as much as I wanted to. Originally, just because I have been so busy now with 30:03And and people grieving everything because grief, you know, grief, there's a misconception. That's grief, just for 30:11a loved one who's passed away grief is for any change dramatic change in your world, which we are collectively experiencing like all of the changes right now, so I am 30:24Drawing more back into that coaching aspect and I'm starting to get some things lined up in that way because I think it's so important and and I've been basically advised by all of my spiritual advisors that that's something that I need to get going on right now too, so brandon handley30:40I love it. Right. So just a little bit about what it means right to 30:45Examine death and use this kind of as a catalyst to live our riches, the most meaningful lives. Spirit Guides30:53Sure. So what people don't know is that there's so much afterlife research out there. 30:59It's not mainstream so we don't hear about it or you know it's not it's doesn't get MAJOR FUNDING so we don't hear about it, but there's so much independent afterlife research outfit out there and there's so much documentation that to me proves that consciousness exists beyond 31:18beyond physical death right i totally spaced out your question, though. I'm gonna go go off on a tangent 31:24Oh, Spirit Guides31:27I get into my afterlife brain. And I'm like, Okay. brandon handley31:30So before I let you go into the next piece of what would it so somebody wants to go buy some information for themselves in the afterlife research. Where's the first place that you would direct them. Spirit Guides31:43So there's an. There's an organization called the afterlife. Research and Education Institute AR e AI and they are great starting off point. 31:53I feel bad because I didn't fully answer your last question, but my mind. brandon handley31:56Told me Spirit Guides31:58But, uh, anyway. So that's a great place to start off at 32:02And they, you know, they are doing research, their funding researchers, all kinds of stuff and and they're just signing up on their newsletter. There's also 32:11There's a newsletter that is run by a couple in Australia. That's really famous. It's called the Friday afterlife report and every Friday, they send out a newsletter of all this afterlife research that's either 32:23From the past or that's come up in the past week there's tons of it out there. So those are the two places I would start the afterlife report. It's with Victor and Wendy's dammit, and then AR e AI afterlife. Research and Education Institute or brandon handley32:38So the question we had was, um, how's examining death. And what happened was the absolute best way to move on. Spirit Guides32:48So, yes, yes, yes, yes. See, now that's a very important question. That's why I was having a hard time letting it go. Um, it's so important because of all the research that's out there, which is what I was getting into. 33:02It proves beyond a shadow of a doubt in my mind, from what I've seen. And what I've learned and what I've experienced and what I've researched that 33:10our physical bodies dies die, but our souls. Do not that we continue to live in the afterlife. Okay, so with that being said, the information that our loved ones that spirit guides 33:23That Spirit Guides33:25That arc angels, all of these beings and entities that are in on the other side, the information that can be channeled through them is so vital. 33:37To how we live our best lives. So it's, it's an interesting paradox because we don't tend to think about death or the afterlife until we're faced with it because we're so busy thinking about life and 33:47How we can live our best lives, but from what I've learned is that we can learn a lot about living our best lives from that wisdom that comes through the other side. 34:00And it's a shame that people I feel it's a shame that people my age don't get to do that very often because I'm the youngest one at these events. Okay, like 34:09I still don't know many people that have lost their primary you know parent or something like that, that in my age group, and my peer group so they feel like they are 34:19getting robbed of that wisdom because they're not going to go looking into the death or the afterlife. So I do kind of feel like 34:26It's my job to sort of bridge that gap because there's so much knowledge about how we can best live our lives that comes from looking at those more taboo topics. brandon handley34:37You know what's funny to me is just this morning I was listening to a song, ya know which one I listened to so many um I got a Swami the chain. I'm the 34:49But the idea is that, like, there's one in 1000 that's capable of kind of taking this information right that the what you got. Right, so 35:00You're kind of the light is lighting all those around you, as it were, with what you do. So I think that that's kind of the challenge, no matter what age group is 35:09Right when you when you kind of stumble across this you know it's like you're saying you're like everybody needs to know that you can live this magnificent way. Let's follow me. We're gonna sneak in and and 35:20Rightfully nobody's like I was like, no. 35:23Um, but what I want to hit on though is that, you know, when you experienced this grief when you experienced though your mother's passing 35:36I guess like ripping the veil right between you and the spirit world and 35:42Would you, would you explain it like that. Would you describe it like that. And would you 35:47Would you describe your experience with trying to share this information with other people is being challenging and not being able to accept it. Spirit Guides35:56Um, 35:59Yeah there it was totally an unveiling will say brought me so much closer. I mean, it was even the night, my mom passed away I her apparition came to me and I was awake, like, and she came and hugged me so the veil yeah it thinned an immensely immediately. 36:20Has the information been hard for me to get out and for people to accept. 36:27I want the answer to be that it's been really difficult. Like for dramatic effect, but it hasn't it hasn't. And I think that's because 36:37I'm attracting the people that want it. I'm not, I'm not trying to go out there and be a missionary or 36:44Or an evangelical about anything, you know, and I have zero religious ties or affiliation, which is interesting with afterlife. I mean, every, every 36:53Every serious spiritual or I'm sorry, every spirit serious religion has believed in the afterlife and has after life. 37:01Philosophy and I think that, you know, obviously, a lot of people thrown out religion in their lives. And I think that was kind of like we threw the baby out with the bathwater, kind of thing. 37:10So I'm not, I'm not attached to any religion or anything like that. So I don't think that I come off as missionary. I just think I, I tried to share my authentic experience and people who are looking for. 37:23Some answers to their own grief. They find me and it's so far the. The result has been one of comforting for them, rather than 37:34You know, combative or I don't believe what you're saying. So I maybe I'm fortunate in that but you know it hasn't it hasn't been too difficult. It's actually been very rewarding. I think brandon handley37:44I can see that, especially online. What about a person Spirit Guides37:48Well in person. It's like I'm 37:49Preaching the choir, you know, I'm going to 37:52But I will say this, I will say, even in my because I told you about my history as a, you know, being in the spiritual closet and everything, even the people in my life who like my family who's known me forever and 38:02You know weren't into these things at all. They just by osmosis have 38:07By coming to my events by hearing my podcast, things like that. And now they're there, you know, exploring their own stuff and their own afterlife. And now they've 38:16Had certain people passed away and they're reaching out to mediums and investigating like oh yeah I remember Arizona said this, so let me invest it on my own. So it's kind of like planting the seeds, you know, brandon handley38:27Not 100% i think that what you've done is, is by your by leading by example you've given them permission. Right. 38:33Yeah, showing them that you can step into the space without going on claims. 38:39Right, right. That is a good that it can be a good thing. Um, I like that you kind of touched on, you know, kind of these religions and throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and 38:51As far as I can tell right religions are kind of like this. 38:56Again, just like one of the thousands going to kind of understand this information right and then my kind of wants to do this just the whole 39:03You know, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear right and then does you like Panda hated that lines real 39:11Quick. Um, but the thing. And I think that's the attraction of some of the Eastern philosophies right because they've been so the console like 39:19Christianity bad, you know, the pope did this and you know those priests did that and all these things so that like they just won't accept it, even though, like the exact same thing as being in 99% of the same 39:30thing over here and like these Eastern religions and they're all if you got a contract is out, man. Look what I found, like 39:36You know, so I think that it really gives us people the opportunity to framework right for for their space. 39:43And for everybody else is kind of rejected if there's people like yourself, and I don't like, well, there's this other space. We can hang out into what's been said and all these other places, but you just want to have this different same conversation. Let's do it. 39:54Right, right, right. Um, 39:56Let's talk about 39:57The fest coming up. So this is podcast, I'm probably you know this weekend, which will I know the dates are like 928 or something like that. 40:09But you know what's the festival. Let's talk about what you got a Spirit Guides40:12Spiritual brandon handley40:13On 2020 Spirit Guides40:14Cool. Yeah. So it's the conscious spirit fest. It's a collaboration between myself. 40:20And my company spirit guides media and Mona Loring and her company conscious living PR and so it's conscious spirit fest. It's on October 10 or no, it's not. It's on October 18 I was thinking 10 for October is on October 18 2020 40:36It's a Sunday, and it's basically it's an all day online virtual festival, because that's what we're doing now virtual all day long and 40:45We're so excited about it. We basically curated the event that we wanted to have right now. 40:51You know we are lonely and isolated and we do need spiritual community, one way or another right now. And so we wanted to build something for people to 41:02Unite and people who who are want to focus on Unity right now in this crazy polarized role. And so we've. We have everything from yoga in the morning to guided meditations to sound healing to breath work. And then we have amazing speakers that are talking about everything from 41:21How to deal with this pandemic burnout to energy protection for light workers, we're going to have a medium come and do live medium ship readings and we our keynote speaker is column Adele, who's an astrologer, and he's going to be talking about 41:38You know the astrology coming up, you know, for 20 2021 and all that. And in astrology in these uncertain times and what what what we might have to look forward to, you know, the good, the bad, and the ugly or whatever. 41:51So, so, yeah. It's basically a day for everybody to come together and do all things mystical and create a spiritual community and 41:58And hang out together. So we're really, really excited about it. brandon handley42:02Now this sounds exciting. Like I said, you know, I think I saw Mona's paying off on Instagram. I saw start following it, and it seems like you know 42:10I love what you guys are putting together their talk to me a little bit about the astrologer, I think he's got like a little bit of a baton. What's his What's his Spirit Guides42:17So called Collins handle on Instagram is queer cosmos. And so he has he's he's and he is 42:24He's an amazing gay man and he started doing astrology for the queer community and which is was novel at the time, you know, and but more than that. I mean, he is 42:35He's one of my favorite guests have on my podcast. I'll say that right now. He's so enjoyable. He's brilliant. I mean IQ off the charts and he's he's so fun. So anytime that he's around. It's a good time. And I definitely recommend following him on Instagram at clear cosmos. He's great. brandon handley42:55So yeah, I remember that you're seeing them and chocolate. 42:59Yeah. brandon handley43:00Funny Guy when I grew up. I grew up, like in the gay community, you know, was out in San Francisco, San Francisco in the 80s right and and the one thing that happened out there was like my mom was an altercation with 43:16Her significant other, at the time, and he ended up by children and stuff. And so I ran across it, you know, the neighborhood and got these guys on the bed and they came. I can't rescue my mom so 43:28Oh wow, for the rest of my life, you know, gay guys have a 43:30Have a soft spot in my heart. Right. And it's just been in that community. It's, it's fun, right. Like, I mean, Spirit Guides43:36Oh, there's no doubt about that. brandon handley43:37So it's always a good time. 43:39See on 43:40Where, you know, should I send people to come check out more actually know what before I do that, 43:45I've done this for a minute, just because you know so the idea to have spiritual though. 43:48Is that you get this kind of you for high thru spirituality. Right. And that's like on the on the take us a spiritual dope is about that and then like 43:58You know, what's your spiritual hit right like and it talks about meditation, but when you when you're connected to source where, what does that look like Spirit Guides44:08Whoo. Yeah, there's, there's two for me. So definitely meditation. I'm a avid meditation or 44:15But their original Oh gee, writing, man. That's my space. That's my timelessness, that's the 44:20One place where I don't care if I haven't eaten and that's saying a lot. I love to eat. You know what I'm saying. Like that's that's the time where time flies and I just 44:30I'm in so much joy and I'm so inspired. I'm in spirit. You know that's that's where it is for me is when I'm writing. And so this man I'm preaching to myself right now. I got to clear it more time in my schedule to do it. 44:43But yeah, that's my spiritual dope for sure is is being in that creative zone. 44:50I love that question. brandon handley44:52Thank you. So the idea that too is like i mean i would i would i would say that 45:00You know, create you are creators right 45:03Yeah. And then when you surrender to that creativity. That's 45:08within you, right, that is source flowing through you. Is that fair to say Spirit Guides45:13Oh yeah 100%. I mean, we would we call God the Creator. And if you look at metaphysical principles as above, so below. We are here to create 45:26You know, and that's why that nine to five working somebody else's dream and fluorescent lit room didn't work for me because I felt that called to be creative. I felt, what am I doing here, if I'm not creating brandon handley45:37Something Spirit Guides45:38And now you can be creative, creative doesn't mean writing or painting all the time, creative can mean coming up with a scientific cure for cancer or whatever, you know, using your creative brain. You're in passionate about it. And so I absolutely agree with you. brandon handley45:52I love that you hit on life because 45:55People don't always recognize that they feel like creativity has to be writing painting singing, dancing. Spirit Guides46:02Brain, the arts. brandon handley46:03The classical arts 46:05Yeah, right. But 46:08And I know as somebody one day. 46:11You just got it. What is it that you'd like to create and I'm like, Well, I'm not very creative like 46:14You know you're raising kids are doing this that the other than your training things right, you're making moments, you're creating moments I mean creativity is more than, you know, put a pretty picture right so I love that you hit on that. Thanks for hanging on that. 46:29Yeah, what type of meditation do you do it, you Spirit Guides46:34Got just you didn't do not asked me that question. 46:37I am I am not. 46:39Trained in meditation at all. I'm self taught and 46:44For whatever reason, I'm pretty good at it. I just I lay down you can see my bed back there. I lay down horizontally. I don't sit in lotus position or anything I lay down on my bed. 46:54I play some Native American flute music and I go in 46:57Los brandon handley46:59That's great to write in terms of meditation or a feeling it's got to be done a certain way or like, yeah, I did a really shitty meditation this morning. Spirit Guides47:09I i think 47:11I think I you know it's the keep it simple, stupid like that's that's been my philosophy for 47:17My spiritual path and it's what's worked out for me. Like I and I you know in my company I've seen it all. I promote people that do it all. I'm talking like all the all the modalities and the 47:29Divination tactics and all this stuff and I'm Oh gee prayer and meditation and you know we all just got to do what works for us. brandon handley47:38To so they 47:40Just show us what your prayer. Looks like I always say this because I think of this Norman Vincent feel kind of skip 47:49It's not as good. It's like when he's doing his own in power positive thinking thing. 47:53And talks about this lady testing because you when you pray you don't like out there like a beggar. 47:59You know, you're like oh please give me all these things would you like you demand you know much very somewhere, come what you're talking about, like, 48:07I'm not going after it. It's got to come to me like these are things I want you know. So what's your, what's your prayer look like. Just out of curiosity, Spirit Guides48:13Yeah, I mean it's it. That is a good point it start, the only it starts always with gratitude. 48:20Always with gratitude and and then I do go into my demands. I do feeling that I've, I've had the shift from beggar to 48:30You know, this is, this is what I this is what is going to be brought to me and I, and I've learned that over time through spiritual mentors, saying, you know, you 48:38This is yours for the taking. You can you demand that so I start with gratitude and and I pray for you know what I need. In most of the time that's to take away my 48:50Worries and stresses and concerns because that's the only thing in my way. So I do pray for that to be taken and I pray for the people that I love and I pray that 49:02You know that love walks before me wherever I go. And then I pray to be used, how spirit needs me. And then I say, thank you. 49:11Yeah. brandon handley49:12Um, this will be like my last question. 49:17So when you. I like the idea of writing when you write 49:24With a pen in hand right or doesn't have to be. But I feel like that's what I'm most connected. I like to call it cosmic record player. This is my cosmic needle right 49:36You know, do you have a preference of writing by hand or typing. Spirit Guides49:41I'm 49:43I'm right differently. I write, I write both ways. And I write for different reasons I I write. I typically write 49:52Pen in Hand in my journal when I'm writing for myself and nobody else if that makes sense. And for my own clarity and my own as you say connection. 50:03But it's all about the computer for everything else. 50:07My hand hurts too much. brandon handley50:10Out of out of curiosity, right, like yourself. Once Spirit Guides50:13I do agree with you though there's there's different 50:16A whole different vibe. When you got the pen in your hand. Right, right. brandon handley50:20Now, and look, I mean, it takes a lot to to write Tom by paper. 50:27Pretty fast, man. Spirit Guides50:28Yeah, exactly. brandon handley50:31Okay, so where we're gonna need to go a couple places or warm place. So we're gonna go to find you and the spirit fast. Spirit Guides50:39Sure, I'm okay. Ultimately, you can go to spirit guides media.com for everything that I do. And on top of the navigation. 50:48At spirit guides media com you will see a link that says festival and that is where you can learn more about it. You can see the lineup. The full lineup. I didn't touch on everything. 50:58And also purchase tickets and we are offering a sliding scale pay what you can because times are tough and that is 51:05I feel the responsible thing to do. So we have that offered and other than that, you can find me on instagram at spirit guides media or my personal one is at underscore Arizona bell. I think that covers everything brandon handley51:20No. 51:22Um, well, this event view digitally after the past Spirit Guides51:28Great question. Can't believe I forgot to say that. Absolutely. So if you are able to catch none of it live or half of it live or all of it live and want to watch it again. We will send out a replay of the entire day video. So you'll get to see it all. brandon handley51:43Awesome, Arizona. Thank you so much for stopping by. Spirit Guides51:45Thanks, Brandon. It's been a joy and a pleasure.

IACA Election Coverage – Vice President of AdministrationThis year there is one IACA board position up for elections: Vice President of Administration. Two (2) candidates are currently in the running; for more information on the candidates and to cast your vote, please visit https://iaca.net/meet-your-candidates/. Reminder there are two voting phases in the elections process – one to solidify the candidates’ position in the running and a final one to decide on the ultimate victor. Please remember to vote both times as your first vote will not carry over into the second phase. These podcast episodes serve as another medium for candidates to campaign and do further outreach outside of IACA resources. LEAP and the podcast Analyst Talk With Jason Elder are not a subsidiary of IACA. For any questions, concerns, or feedback on the podcast, please contact the LEAP team at leapodcasts@gmail.com.Friedrich “Sam” SteinerSam Steiner is currently the Head of Crime Analysis Unit for the Austrian Federal Police based out of Styria, Austria, a position held since 2005 to present. Sam is currently the European Subcommittee Chair, a subsidiary of the IACA International Outreach Committee (IOC). LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/friedrich-steiner-6a2297a0For the YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/JSdO57CEXeE Questions and Timestamps:Can you give our listeners a quick bio about you? Where are you from, what’s your current job title, are you a part of any committees now, etc. 0:00:32Why do you want to be the next VP of Administration? 0:01:32What experience or training do you have that makes you qualified for this position? 0:02:48As a board member, how would you increase membership participation/involvement in IACA? / How would you gain the confidence of the membership? 0:03:41The membership dues are $25 per year and have never changed since the beginning. Inflation from 1990 suggests dues be increased to $50. Do you think the membership dues should increase? If so, why should it increase and how much should it be? If not, why should it stay the same?  0:04:21How do you think IACA training and certification should be promoted? 0:05:38Historically, the VP of Admin oversees the conference committee. What changes do you want to see in the next conference? What if we cannot meet for next year's conference because of COVID?  0:07:13What would winning the VP of Admin election mean to you? 0:12:59Do you have any final words for our listeners? / What is your campaign slogan? 0:13:37Rules & Regulations for Candidate Interviews:The LEAP team will not endorse any candidate.Every candidate will be invited to participate in their own dedicated podcast episode.All candidates will be given the same standard questions (see below) for the respective position (i.e. questions for presidential candidates vs secretary will be specific to those positions) ahead of time to review prior to their interviews.To clarify a candidate’s answer, follow-up questions are permitted.All candidates will be given up to 30 minutes for their episode.All candidates will have their episode published at the same time prior to the voting period.Limited editing permitted to ensure quality publication (e.g. speaker volume, background noise, etc.)Disclaimers:Law Enforcement Analysis Podcast (LEAP) and the podcast Analyst Talk With Jason Elder are not a subsidiary of the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA). While the creators and guests on the episodes are members of the association, LEAP is an independent entity operating separately from IACA oversight; however, to promote trust, unity, and collaboration, LEAP strives to operate harmoniously and respectfully with IACA and its subsidiaries to further the profession of law enforcement analysis. The IACA Elections Committee was informed of these episodes during the planning stage of the process and helped provide rules and regulations to further ensure impartiality and fairness. For any questions, concerns, or feedback on the podcast, please contact the LEAP team at leapodcasts@gmail.com.Host: Jason ElderWriter: Mindy DuongConsultant: Allison MayerLogo: Kyle McMullenTheme Song: Rough & TumbleWebsite: www.leapodcasts.com

095: Griffen Caps off a Perfect Cowboys Offseason | John Todora | Cowboys Beat with Ari Temkin and Patrick Conn Guest: John Todora from Sports Traders sportstraders.com/podcast Brought to you by BetOnline.AG Sign up for account today and use promo code: CLNS50 to get a 100% bonus! Tweet us your Dallas Cowboys! @TheCowboysBeat @arisports and @patsportsguy Subscribe to Ari Temkin's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/arisports Ari Temkin (@arisports) and Patrick Conn (@patsportsguy) go over the surprising signing to cap off a perfect offseason for the Dallas Cowboys in Everson Griffen. How does he fit and was he the missing piece for the Cowboys to be a Super Bowl team in 2020? Plus, John Todora from Sports Trading Systems on the some of the most interesting trends and analytics to watch out for in the NFL and for the Cowboys in 2020. Can I send you a Cowboys Beat koozie? Email me: amt485@gmail.com to get your hands on one. 1:20 - 2:13The “new” Cowboys make a major splash in free agency. Jerry and Stephen Jones finish the offseason with the fireworks of signing Everson Griffen. 2:17 - 2:37Is there any question who you would rather have: Robert Quinn or Everson Griffen? 2:39 - 3:15What Everson Griffen brings to the table for the Cowboys in 2020. What does it mean for Aldon Smith? What does it mean for Randy Gregory? 3:20 - 3:51Any concern over McCoy, Poe and Everson Griffen all being over 30 years old? 3:58 - 6:19What does this move to sign Everson Griffen say about the Dallas Cowboys? 6:28 - 7:45Is this the Cowboys ACTUALLY being different...or did the market finally come to them with Griffen signing a deal for only $6-million. 7:52 - 11:21How perfect of an offseason has this been for the Cowboys? 11:30 - 12:41Patrick Conn on what to look for out of the Dallas Cowboys defense in 2020. What will Jaylon Smith’s role be on this defense and what will be the most intriguing to look out for? 12:46 - 13:33Are the Cowboys about to win a Super Bowl in 2020? 13:40 - 14:15How many points will the Cowboys offense score per game in 2020? 15:30John Todora from Sports Trading Systems joins The Cowboys Beat Listen and Subscribe to the Cowboys Beat with Ari Temkin and Patrick Conn on iTunes, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.

Want more Partnered in Purpose? Join the Love & Business membership program to get monthly trainings and access to our full resource library. Join us on social media on Facebook and Instagram or visit partneredinpurpose.com for more information.Today, Ryan and Alysia interview Public Speaker & Wealth Advisor, Carlos Dias Jr., on how to sustain your business in the midst of adversity. Carlos and his wife, Lauren, have been in business together for 15 years and have been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal. They have an inspiring story about how to build a business that can withstand any business environment. Quick Episode Summary Being overwhelmed is the abundance of what you asked for - 4:58Every business needs a succession plan - 15:21How to manage being parents and being business owners - 20:30 Steps to gaining credibility in your industry - 33:00Establish a team of advisors to help deal with adverse situations - 43:30Follow Carlos Dias Jr. on social media @CarlosDiasJr or visit https://carlosdiasjr.com/ for more information. Be sure to visit their financial advisory website at https://diaswealth.com/ for ways to partner with their wealth management business.

Podcast: Science(ish) (LS 52 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: 12: History of the World: Part 1Pub date: 2019-03-21How much does Geography inform History? Why did humanity first emerge where it did? What influence do ancient rock formations have on U.S politics? In the final episode of the season, Rick and Michael try to answer all this and more, diving into Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part 1. Featuring: Lewis Dartnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Radio Wolfgang, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this episode of Customer Service Secrets, we get a chance to talk with James Dodkins, known as the Rockstar Customer Experience Expert. Before becoming a specialist in customer experience, James toured the world performing in a rock and roll band. He now takes what he learned from that and applies it to customer experience. We talk about this and how we can frame our customer experience similarly. We also talk about how to structure our team in a way that rewards direct value to customers. We often reward our employees for doing things that don’t actually lead to greater customer satisfaction.About James 1:21How to Give Rockstar Customer Experience 5:014 Step Framework 9:27Team Structure 13:24“Only 4% of dissatisfied customers will complain and the large majority of the rest will vote with their feet. They’ll just leave and go somewhere else. If you are only fixing problems for the 4% of people that complain, you are missing a massive opportunity.” 11:00

In this episode, we talk about how to train and work right even when the job gets monotonous. Landon shares with us his journey from college and how he got into fitness. He tells us about his early days as a coach and how he learned from his mistakes. How he was open to feedback and how that helped overcome challenges.We delve deeper into professional behavior on and off the floor. How to relate to your clients in a friendly manner while still showing them respect without sounding too formal.  We then talk about fighting the imposter syndrome that often creeps in. You are well qualified for your job but still feel inadequate at times especially when you are dealing with people much older than you. This is not a bad thing as it forces you to work even harder and improve your skills.Finally, we talk about the perceived glass feeling we feel we have hit when we do the same job for a long time. Landon opines that self-reflection and self-evaluation is how to overcome this feeling. There is no ceiling to improving our skills. That way, when an opportunity arises we are well-prepared to handle it just as Landon has the amazing opportunity to expand Alloy to the Charlotte market. Stay tuned for more.Key TakeawaysHow to train and work right even when it gets monotonous 0:54Professional behavior at work: showing utmost respect 9:45Appropriate communication on and off the floor 10:21How to talk too older people than you in a friendly manner 10:50Fighting the feeling like you are not good enough, the imposter syndrome 11:25How to stay motivated while working in a monotonous system 15:44Having the mindset of looking at challenges as opportunities 16:51Constant self-reflection and self-evaluation in your professional career 32:20Additional Resources:www.AlloyPersonalTraining.comLearn About The Alloy Franchise Opportunity---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven’t already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

About Chip:Chip Griffin is dubbed as “The Agency Whisper” in the industry. He's the host of the Agency Leadership Podcast and Chats with Chip and helps PR and marketing agencies reach their goals and increase their efficiency. Chip became the CEO of Townhall.com when he was in his early twenties. And since that time he has built and sold several companies, both in tech, and he started and sold several agencies and consultancies. Today he spends his time educating, coaching, consulting, and speaking to agency owners on how to run and scale their agencies. Want to see more of Chip? Follow him online:ChipGriffin.comChip's LinkedInChip's TwitterChip's InstagramThe Agency Biz PodcastsResourcesThe Agency BizThe Agency Leadership AdvisorsChipGriffin.comChip's LinkedInGuide to Agency Project BudgetingAgency Business CheckupThe Agency Biz PodcastsLink to project budgeting template Timestamps:Intro   0:00How did Chip go from Building and Selling Businesses to Coaching Businesses?   3:28How to Properly Scope Projects and Create your Budgets   6:04When Should an Agency Evaluate the Cost Aspect of a Project   8:35Scoping and creating accurate budgets inside your agency?   11:59Expenses that Agencies Must Watch Out For    13:57Contingency Reserves Based on People's Risk    14:52How to Reduce the Amount of Scope Creep Once the Projects Gets Underway   24:08Gross Profit Margin Target for Agencies   25:11Core Principles to Remember in Managing Relationship with a Client   36:55Outro   44:21How to Scope Projects & Protect Profits with Chip Griffin - Episode 28The foundation of running a successful agency lies in charging more money to clients than it takes for us to deliver outcomes to them. Ideally, we're consistently achieving 50-70% gross margins on projects, which sets us up to have reasonable overhead and continue to cash-flow our growth.Unfortunately, we've all found ourselves losing our shirts and in some cases even spending money to work with a client. Most often, the culprit is a combination of poor scoping and scope creep leading to a dumpster fire of a project that leaves us with lots of work to do and very little profit to show for it.For some of us, this still happens more often than we'd like to admit.That's why I decided to invite my friend Chip Griffin onto the show to share his knowledge and experiences in scoping projects and protecting profits. He didn't disappoint, as he broke down what he's learned from years of running and scaling his own agencies to multiple exits, and helping clients do the same.How to Properly Scope Projects and Create Your BudgetsThere are a lot of factors that play in when properly scoping projects and creating budgets. It's a complex process that often requires some analytical savvy.According to Chip “The agency community is filled with really creative people who are fantastic at client service, but a lot of them just don't have a lot of business experience.”It comes as no surprise that many of the agencies I speak to have a difficult time getting a handle on scoping, and spend most of their careers feeling like they've never found a reliable way to do it accurately.When it comes to getting a handle on estimate, Chip states that agency owners must create a project plan with their clients that will be beneficial for both parties. From billing clients based on an hourly rate, flat-rate pricing, or value-based pricing; there are a lot more factors that you, as an agency owner must take into consideration. So it becomes increasingly important to get really good at figuring out how much or how long will it take to deliver the project with our desired outcome to our clients while making sure to stay within the budget and submitting them on-time. This means tracking actuals against estimates over time to feed that information back to whatever supporting data/documents you might use to create estimates in the first place.With that being said is it important to answer these questions before signing a contract to a client:How long will this project take?Do I need to hire new people?How much will all these expenses cost?Have we done this kind of work before? How much uncertainty exists around what the client is asking of us?What's our gut-feel on the client, and how demanding they might become?Do I need to travel to meet up with my clients or remote employees?Are we importing assets / materials from the client?Will I be able to deliver and accomplish my clients' expectations?What type of billing method is most beneficial for my agency and the client?etc.Being thorough in the discovery process and really assessing the risk of a project is key in establishing the right level of contingency and padding in your estimation.Chip is also a big fan of doing paid discovery, giving you the ability to get compensated for the time it takes to properly assess your client's needs. Project Budgeting for Accurate ProfitabilityIf you want an overall profitable business, you need to sit down and take note of all the expenses and other factors into consideration before pricing a project. This will drastically help in determining how much it will cost because as I've stated earlier it can't just be about dollars and cents. It is more about coming up with the scope and if you're putting together a budget that will help you think about the scope and what you're going to deliver to your clients.According to Chip, he has seen a lot of agencies that start doing value-based pricing or they start doing flat-rate pricing and then since they do not have any use for timesheets when billing their clients they throw them away. Often, they also abandon the idea of actually assessing the client's needs thoroughly in the sales process.For example, a client is willing to pay us $100,000 to build their website, and they have certain expectations, of course, like they want the website to look or function a certain way or they want the website to be up and running on this specific date.But, based on the client's expectations and factor in the cost and time to deliver their expectations, will this project still be profitable for my business? Chip states that it's important to dig deeper into what point their agency should start to evaluate the cost aspect of a project. At what point in that sales cycle should they start to have that conversation, and who should generally be involved in that conversation to make sure that the estimate is actually realistic, accurate, and transparent to all the stakeholders.When Should an Agency Evaluate the Cost Aspect of a Project?Chip advised that agency owners need to do a thorough cost evaluation of a project before giving the client a price. And based on his experience, a lot of agencies don't go about building a budget for their projects, and if they do, they do it after they've already submitted the proposal, the scope, and the price.And, when you've got the contract in place, but it turns out the fund is not sufficient to be able to run the project successfully can be a tad bit stressful to deal with. So you really need to have it in advance. “I'm not saying that you should take the budget and price solely based on it, instead the budget should be used to establish the minimum or maximum amount that you can charge for this project in order to be profitable.” he says“hat doesn't mean that you shouldn't charge more than that, because you also want to charge for the value that you're delivering. It's a very popular way to do agency pricing now, but you need to know what that bottom line is, that you just simply can't go below without.” It is extremely important that you involve the people who are going to manage the project in the budgeting process. This way, you will be sure that everyone understands the scope of a certain project and how they can be more efficient to be able to work on another project.It's also important to get those different ideas out on the table so that you can try to figure out what is a reasonable expectation for this particular piece of work or this particular process that this project needs to be successful. Creating Accurate Budgets Inside Your AgencyAccording to Chip Griffin, the first thing agency owners need to do is to start creating these budgets. They also need to make sure that they are closely monitoring and collaborating with their project managers to determine the factors that block their progress. And to create an accurate agency budget you must consider these factors:Cost of Labor, you'll be surprised that agencies miscalculate the cost of labor. Quite frankly, labor is by far the largest expense for just about every agency out there. And estimating your agency's labor time is challenging, and you need to consistently ask and get feedback to improve. Click here for our blog post on calculating Labor Cost-Per-Hour.Pass-Through, Production & Travel Costs, Of course, it's also critical to factor in the more obvious costs to delivering a project. Things like contractors, equipment rental, material costs, ad spend, etc. One of the things that a lot of business owners forget to put in a budget is the travel costs related to client work, and particularly as more agencies are virtual and more people are having clients who are not just a car to drive away. Chip recalls a specific example: “I had a client who would pay me $75,000 annually with a condition to fly to Australia on a bi-monthly basis, but when I started digging in and it turned out that I was spending $15,00 to $20,000 a year on travels alone. And, all of a sudden, there's  10% or so of the revenue being eaten up just by travel costs.”Make sure you're thinking about all the costs of delivering outcomes to the client, and maintaining your relationship with them.Contingency Reserves Based on People's RiskChip has seen a lot of agencies estimate with their rose colored glasses on. He says the first thing you need to do is create a budget without being wildly optimistic about how quickly you can get things done. It's more important to be realistic, instead of conceptualizing an “ideal word scenario” where everything goes as planned.As we all know, they rarely do.Chip recommends having contingency factored into estimates based on the level of uncertainty around the work. Often, this will come down to how many times it's been done in the past, and how consistent it was in scope. The objective should be to get estimates within 10% of reality over time. This is why having a cadence in place allows you to monitor how much time did it actually take to complete the project versus how long did you estimate the project is going to take and adjust estimating processes & documents accordingly.Another thing that you need to consider is building your agency's culture and the rules on defining your initial scope of work. There's a wide range of agency approaches to this. And, in general, there's a lot of over-servicing that takes place. I personally believe in the importance of time tracking inside of an agency, because you will be able to get insights as to whether you are doing well or not, which can be challenging to estimate when you're using a flat-rate or value-based pricing. And then that brings me to another point, which is the way that you structure your projects or deliverables or tasks within a time tracking software is important because it's like setting up your chart of accounts inside of your agency. Because, you need to track cost, not with a blended rate.Chip stated that “I know it's really popular in the agency world to charge clients a blended rate, and that's fine, but from a budgeting perspective, you need to make sure that you've got at least several bands. I'm not saying you need to go in and figure out each employee's individual costs and all that, but have at least three bands so that you can appropriately account for the different types of workers that you'll have on a project because it'll make a huge difference in your pricing and profitability.”If you want to make sure that it's not leaving money on the table. Make sure you do that piece of it.Core Principles to Remember in Managing Relationship with a ClientThe core principles that are really important when it comes to managing that relationship with your client:Having a backbone with a client that sometimes has a little too much power from an economic perspective in their business. Start by thinking about how you're structuring your client base and making sure what type of clients you've got. It's generally better to have a bunch of clients all in the same range than have small ones and big ones mixed together. Because that tends to create an imbalance.You need to be creating a culture in which the team is comfortable withdrawing the line with clients. Often, over-servicing occurs when the client asks a team member to do something directly, and they do it without ever running it up the chain of command for approval.Establish an organized and easy-to-follow way of time tracking.Use resource planning to make sure you've got the right people protected for the right amount of time to deliver expected outcomes to the client.Establish a clear process for communicating and approving changes in scope, and processing requests from clients for changes/additional work.The point of all of this is to learn how to create better systems in your business to become more efficient. To create processes that can scale, that can be repeatable, that can protect your margins, protect your team's time, and ultimately give you a business that is sustainable in the long term. And ultimately this all comes back to communication. It's ironic that in an industry where communication and collaboration is the key to success, communication tends to be the place where things break down. You need to have good communication amongst your team members and between your agency and the client. And the more of this communication that you have, the more accurate your budgets are going to be, the more accurate your scopes of work are going to be. The better your profitability is going to be.Agency Profitability Tool KitIf you're looking for more resources to help you improve your agency's profitability, then check out the Agency Profitability Tool Kit - it's full of the same templates and checklists we've used with consulting clients to help them improve their profitability by over 100% in under 60 days.

Chasing Lions - 2 Samuel 23: 20-21How big is your God?Our circumstances cannot become our excuses.Circumstances are made to be overcome.Lion Chasers are willing to do a hard thing.Lion Chasers are willing to do a hard thing in a hard place.Lion Chasers are willing to do a hard thing in a hard place at a hard time.We must become Lion Chasers to be effective in the Kingdom.

Chasing Lions - 2 Samuel 23: 20-21How big is your God?Our circumstances cannot become our excuses.Circumstances are made to be overcome.Lion Chasers are willing to do a hard thing.Lion Chasers are willing to do a hard thing in a hard place.Lion Chasers are willing to do a hard thing in a hard place at a hard time.We must become Lion Chasers to be effective in the Kingdom.

Romans 12 - Next Level LoveDave Riddle - 10/20/19Key Passage: Romans 12:14, 17-21How do we interact with hurtful and/or evil people?The Normal, Natural Way:Blast Romans 12:14 - “Bless and do not curse”Give it back in return Romans 12:17 - do not repay anyone evil for evilTake revenge Romans 12:19 - never avenge yourselves “Beloved” you are loved so act out of love.Get crushed Romans 12:21 - do not be overcome by evil.The Abnormal, Supernatural Way:Bless Romans 12:14 - bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curseDo Good and Live Peacefully Romans 12:17-18 - do what is good... live peaceably with all. “...as far as it depends on you” You can only control your own actions/thoughts/wordsGod Avenges; We Serve Romans 12:19 - vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. Romans 12:20 - if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.Victory! Romans 12:21 - overcome evil with good. John 16:33 - in this world you will have trouble... take heart, I have overcome the world.1 John 4:19 - We love because He first loved us!

Thatch is joined by The Fluffiest Whimsicott and R. Sigma to sdiscuss the latest E3 news and discuss their views on the #BringBackNationalDex Movement! Its a long topic, so buckle up!Intro: 0:36News: 7:10Quiz: 16:51Topic: 28:02Pokemon of the Episode: 1:12:32Mailbag: 1:20:21How do you feel about the #BringBackNationalDexMovement? puclpodcast@gmail.comThanks to Xander to Vyce for the Intro!Get some PUCL and Pokemon swag at the PUCL TeePublic Store!You can always check out PUCL Plus Feed for more content!Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, subscribe to our Subreddit, and most importantly Review us on iTunes!Fill out the PUCL Survey!Check us out on Discord! https://discord.gg/Tve3WK7Twitch: twitch.tv/thepuclpodcast Support PUCL by donating to our Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? - unless indeed you fail to meet the test! 2 Corinthians 13:5 (ESV)Do You Fear the UnknownGod led the older generation of Israelites to the Promised Land and told them to go in and live there. But they were full of doubt and fear. They remained outside the land, disobeying God. They wandered for 40 years, afraid to trust God. Ultimately, they died in the wilderness because they wanted to trust themselves rather than God. They never knew the Promised Land."See, the Lord your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed." Deuteronomy 1:21How many times do we disobey God by rejecting His new opportunities (His plans) for our lives? Our human instinct is to fear the unknown and failure. Like the older Israelites, when we give in to fear, we become disobedient. And when Satan sees God working in our lives, he is right there cheering us on to self-righteousness.Spiritual Check-UpAs Paul reminded the people of Corinth, we cannot mature as Christians without a deep faith. He told the Corinthians they needed a spiritual check-up. He told them to examine their hearts and lives and ask themselves: Were they maintaining a spiritual awareness of God’s presence in their lives? Were they growing in relationship with Him?Deep rooted faith renders a servant’s heart and the endless desire to be with Jesus all the time. God's gifts come in good faith. He has already paved the way and He will enable us to succeed.What is God asking you to do today?

Jamie Holmes is with Movement Mortgage and he and Pat discuss deals they’ve made together, along with the ins and outs of the mortgage industry. Jamie also discusses playing soccer for a Division 1 college and playing professionally as well. This is also a special episode in that, CJ Couch (our podcast producer) makes his first appearance. Enjoy! How Pat and Jamie met and their first couple of business deals- 1:30 Movement Mortgage’s business philosophy- 3:16Maintaining a positive perspective- 9:52The importance of dealing with adversity- 14:21How playing professional soccer prepared him for going into the mortgage business- 18:20The pros and cons of college- 23:10The importance of working for a company that you fit in with: 35:34Jamie’s non profit “Feet In Need”- 37:13The importance of pursuing a passion project- 39:49The first six months of working in mortgages- 41:31How important it is to maintain a good personality with every client- 45:30How Movement Mortgage markets their company- 47:33Contact Jamie:Phone- (904)742-4302Website- https://movement.comEmail- contactus@movement.com

Jamie Holmes is with Movement Mortgage and he and Pat discuss deals they’ve made together, along with the ins and outs of the mortgage industry. Jamie also discusses playing soccer for a Division 1 college and playing professionally as well. This is also a special episode in that, CJ Couch (our podcast producer) makes his first appearance. Enjoy! How Pat and Jamie met and their first couple of business deals- 1:30 Movement Mortgage’s business philosophy- 3:16Maintaining a positive perspective- 9:52The importance of dealing with adversity- 14:21How playing professional soccer prepared him for going into the mortgage business- 18:20The pros and cons of college- 23:10The importance of working for a company that you fit in with: 35:34Jamie’s non profit “Feet In Need”- 37:13The importance of pursuing a passion project- 39:49The first six months of working in mortgages- 41:31How important it is to maintain a good personality with every client- 45:30How Movement Mortgage markets their company- 47:33Contact Jamie:Phone- (904)742-4302Website- https://movement.comEmail- contactus@movement.com

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There are many things that we choose to pursue with our lives, but what is the greatest thing that a person could give his/her life to pursuing? While we all were created to live different lives, there is one thing that all of us were created to chase after, and if we want to experience true joy and fulfillment in our lives, we must find out what that is. Turn with us to Phil. 3 today as we continue our series in the book of Philippians, called “Finding True Joy”.“Joy in Life’s Greatest Pursuit”Philippians 3:7-21#1. What is life’s greatest pursuit? – v. 7-11Matthew 7:23John 17:3#2. How important is this pursuit? – v. 12-16#3. Will you make it your pursuit? – v. 17-21How would I grow in knowing Christ better?a. worship corporate worship (weekend worship service) private worship (prayer)b. grow spending time in the Word (personal quiet time, Growth Group) seeking to live it out dailyc. serve live out God’s mission to spread the Good News seek to minister to others