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Are Singaporeans too rigid to be funny? How to take ourselves less seriously to overcome stress. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times. In this episode, theatrical clown and actor Shanice Stanislaus shares with host See Kai Wen about how thinking and acting like a clown can help navigate high-pressure environments. The “Clown Mentality” includes having the audacity to dream and try, never afraid of failing and finding ways to add whimsy into your life. We all have a little clown in our pockets. Shanice also speaks about her journey as one of the only few professional clowns in Singapore, her award-winning clown shows, and how she helps Singaporeans find their “funny” in her workshops. Highlights (click/tap above): 0:00 What is clowning? 02:58 Are Singaporeans too uptight to be funny? 07:11 Why we need to learn how to fail 10:51 Comedy is truth and pain wrapped nicely 15:33 Using humour to break the ice in work situations 21:55 How to find your inner clown and humour 25:47 Adopting a “Clown Mentality” 27:51 Shanice’s experience performing as a clown overseas Follow See Kai Wen on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/qfwqQ Host: See Kai Wen (seekw@sph.com.sg) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Elizabeth Law and Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: https://str.sg/wB2m Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wuN3 Spotify: https://str.sg/wBr9 Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: https://str.sg/headstart-nl --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties. --- #headstartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Singaporeans too rigid to be funny? How to take ourselves less seriously to overcome stress. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits Times. In this episode, theatrical clown and actor Shanice Stanislaus shares with host See Kai Wen about how thinking and acting like a clown can help navigate high-pressure environments. The “Clown Mentality” includes having the audacity to dream and try, never afraid of failing and finding ways to add whimsy into your life. We all have a little clown in our pockets. Shanice also speaks about her journey as one of the only few professional clowns in Singapore, her award-winning clown shows, and how she helps Singaporeans find their “funny” in her workshops. Highlights (click/tap above): 0:00 What is clowning? 02:58 Are Singaporeans too uptight to be funny? 07:11 Why we need to learn how to fail 10:51 Comedy is truth and pain wrapped nicely 15:33 Using humour to break the ice in work situations 21:55 How to find your inner clown and humour 25:47 Adopting a “Clown Mentality” 27:51 Shanice’s experience performing as a clown overseas Follow See Kai Wen on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/qfwqQ Host: See Kai Wen (seekw@sph.com.sg) Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim Executive producers: Elizabeth Law and Joanna Seow Follow Headstart On Record Podcast channel here: Channel: https://str.sg/wB2m Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/wuN3 Spotify: https://str.sg/wBr9 Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Get business/career tips in ST's Headstart newsletter: https://str.sg/headstart-nl --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties. --- #headstartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#948 Ever wonder how to build a multi-million-dollar business without a single W-2 employee? In this episode, host Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Ian Page, the founder of Bullseye Sellers, an e-commerce agency that helps CPG brands scale on Amazon, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. Ian shares how he turned a side hustle into an $11 million-a-year empire by reinventing the agency model into a franchise-style network of independent entrepreneurs. From his “doors theory” on business growth to why speed beats intelligence and how affiliates are reshaping e-commerce marketing, Ian delivers a masterclass in building scalable systems and empowering others to win alongside you! (Original Air Date - 10/15/25) What we discuss with Ian: + Building Bullseye Sellers from scratch + Franchise-style agency business model + Why speed beats intelligence in business + Turning side hustles into scalable systems + Power of affiliate marketing for growth + Managing 120 contractors, not employees + Using TikTok Shop for e-commerce success + Coaching and empowering independent teams + Importance of choosing the right clients + Adopting a “doors theory” mindset for success Thank you, Ian! Check out Bullseye Sellers at ⁠BullseyeSellers.com⁠. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about moving to Mexico but wondering what life is really like after the honeymoon phase ends? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Tim Leffel, acclaimed travel writer and author of A Better Life for Half the Price, to share practical lessons from years of living in Mexico. Together, they discuss what newcomers should know about adapting to Mexican culture, building community, navigating home renovations, and avoiding common mistakes that many expats make. Tim also shares why so many Americans and Canadians are choosing Mexico for its lower cost of living, healthier lifestyle, and greater sense of freedom and connection. Whether you're researching moving to Mexico, exploring retirement in Mexico, or simply looking for a more intentional way of life, this episode offers honest advice, real-world experience, and actionable insights to help you confidently design your next chapter under the Mexican sun. Key Moments:  03:58 Live in your space first 07:16 Adopting a Healthier, Relaxed Lifestyle 11:15 Practicing Spanish in Mexico 16:27 Living arrangements in retirement 17:57 Advice on Relocating Smartly 20:46 Trying Out Remote Work in Mexico 25:05 Considering moving abroad judiciously   How to contact Tim Leffel :  Email: tim@timleffel.com Website: https://timleffel.com/ Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.mx/stores/author/B001JOVNHU?ingress=0&visitId=51a043c7-65df-4af9-a7d9-3798d9e530f2&ref_=ap_rdr   Feeling overwhelmed about buying in Mexico? Chat TCP, our AI-powered assistant, guides you to stress-free homeownership. Click here to start using Chat TCP: https://tanielchemsian.com/chat-tcp/?utm_source=youtube_lbd_mex   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence - download your FREE “Buyer's Guide” now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here - https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-gui...   Discover why everyone is falling in love with Puerto Vallarta real estate: https://tanielchemsian.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/   Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties' YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate. https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian   Join our ‘Live By Design: Mexico Edition' podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VfClD5... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/032... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livebydesignmexicoedition   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/ Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435 USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893

Are you a grandparent fighting to legally adopt your grandchild, drowning in red tape and wondering if the finish line will ever come? Have you sat through courtrooms hoping to be heard, worried for your grandchild's safety, and navigating a system that seems to mistake your love for inconvenience? Do you long for the day you can finally just parent—no more last-minute visits or home inspections, no more lingering uncertainty?I'm Laura Brazan, and I know how heavy the “club sandwich” of multigenerational caretaking can feel. With four generations stacked under one roof and the weight of system delays on your shoulders, it's easy to forget you're not just a stand-in—you're a permanent, life-changing presence.In this episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' I welcome back Mary Hels-Jager, who takes us step-by-step through her hard-won journey from tense protective custody battles to the joyful moment of finalizing her granddaughter's adoption. We'll talk about speaking up when the system won't listen, surviving silly clerical errors that threaten everything, and the relief—and odd numbness—that finally arrives when the monitoring ends and family life resumes.You'll hear how trauma, attachment, and healing show up in real homes, why kin need to know their rights from day one, and what it means to truly secure a legacy for the next generation. Grandparenting this way is never simple, never sitcom-perfect—but closing those gaps with love and steadfastness is possible.Join us as we share resources, advice, and affirmation for every grandparent navigating the maze. You are not an inconvenience. You are the solution. Together, we nurture through adversity and claim victories for the future—one hard-fought step at a time.Send us Fan MailI recently started listening to your podcast on Amazon Music. I'm addicted! You have validated so many of my feelings associated with raising young kiddos at an older age. No one in our life really gets it. Our girls are not blood related as their mom was a friend of our daughter and we wanted to get them out of a shelter. 6 years later...thank you!  Jill Bryant has spent years researching the deep complexities of counseling and the lived reality of kinship care as a professor and a grandparent raising a grandchild. Her work, focusing on the complete subjective well-being of kinship caregivers. Taking this 10-minute survey gives our advocates the timely, real-world data they need to fight for the funding and structural support your family deserves right now.  Kinship care—stepping up to raise your grandchildren—can often feel like an incredibly lonely journey. When custody happens unexpectedly, it's easy to feel like you are the only one navigating the trauma, the system, and the sheer exhaustion.But you aren't alone. And that is exactly why your story matters. Your unique experience holds the power to change the system for the next family. Share your story with us at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.orgThank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

On this episode of Parts Edge Podcast, Kaylee Felio sits down LIVE with Robert Perez, Fixed Operations Director of South Texas Auto Group, at the NCM Fuel the Future Fixed Ops Summit. Robert shares strategies for embracing new technology, tackling obsolescence, and the future of mobile service in dealership Fixed Ops. From maximizing appointment scheduling with AI to streamlining reporting and leveraging PartsEdge as a true co-pilot, this chat is packed with gritty, practical tips for fixed ops leaders looking to turn inventory faster and fix the foundation.--------------------------------------------TakeawaysLeverage technology and reporting tools like PartsEdge to run a lean, efficient parts department—you can't fix what you can't see.Embrace AI-driven appointment schedulers to maximize service opportunity and keep your bays (and customers) flowing.Start experimenting with mobile service now—customers want convenience, and the dealerships willing to try new models will win.Chapters00:00 Importance of consistent service05:58 Discussing GM mobile service program06:44 Adopting mobile car servicesKaylee FelioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefelioWebsite: https://www.partsedge.com

Summary Jared Correia sits down with Sean McTigue, a partner at Bartko Pavia LLP and one of the more technically fluent attorneys in practice today. Sean unpacks how his firm navigated the leap from legal-specific AI tools to a direct enterprise deployment of Anthropic's models, and why he thinks that distinction matters a lot more than most firms realize. The conversation covers practical ground: how to use Westlaw's Quickcheck as a verification loop, why lawyers overestimate what AI will do for them on the first try, and how to find the early adopters inside a firm and turn their discoveries into firm-wide workflows. Sean also looks ahead at what AI means for the billable hour model and why the legal profession can't afford to stay in the way. About the Guest Sean McTigue is a partner at Bartko Pavia LLP in San Francisco, where he handles complex litigation with a particular focus on integrating AI into the practice of law. He has been following the development of large language models closely since GPT-4's launch and has led the firm's rollout of Anthropic for Enterprise. Sean studied philosophy at the University of Utah and earned his law degree at Berkeley Law. Key Takeaways Hallucination risk in AI outputs is a solved problem, using tools like Westlaw's Quickcheck as a verification flywheel alongside AI drafting, not a reason to avoid AI entirely. Legal-specific tools rarely add value beyond a general foundation model; the wrapper around the model matters less than most vendors claim. Direct enterprise deployment of a foundation model lets firms ride the frontier rather than being stuck on whatever model a SaaS vendor last tested. The billable hour model is under pressure, and firms that build internal AI capital now are better positioned to shift toward fixed-fee and alternative-fee arrangements. Adoption inside a firm starts with finding the heavy users, learning what they figured out, and distributing those workflows to everyone else. Links and Resources Red Cave Law Firm Consulting Bartko Pavia LLP Westlaw CoCounsel Westlaw Quickcheck - available inside your Westlaw subscription Anthropic for Enterprise Keywords AI adoption in law firms, legal AI tools, Westlaw Quickcheck, AI hallucinations legal, foundation models for lawyers, Anthropic for Enterprise, billable hours AI, legal tech vendor evaluation, Sean McTigue, Bartko Pavia, Jared Correia, Adventures in Legal Tech, CoCounsel Westlaw, AI verification legal, small firm AI, legal workflow automation, enterprise AI deployment, AI research tools lawyers, prompt engineering legal, alternative fee arrangements AI Episode Highlights [00:02:01 - 00:04:54] Sean introduces Westlaw Quickcheck as the underused verification tool that turns hallucination risk into a manageable step in the workflow. [00:05:00 - 00:07:57] Sean explains why lawyers who try AI once, find it imperfect, and dismiss it are missing the workflow question entirely. [00:08:13 - 00:09:28] The hammer-and-nail analogy: being handed a tool and told to use it without any guidance on what the full project actually looks like. [00:19:14 - 00:23:27] Sean describes the frustration of vetting legal AI vendors who can't tell you what model they're running, including an e-discovery platform using Haiku 3 on million-document reviews. [00:24:54 - 00:28:05] The case for direct foundation model deployment over legal-specific SaaS wrappers, and what you can do with a generalist model that a niche tool will never offer. [00:36:44 - 00:40:43] The future of legal billing: from the billable hour back toward fixed-fee engagements, and why firms that build AI capital now are better positioned. [00:41:50 - 00:47:23] Sean's starter recommendation: Westlaw citing references downloaded in bulk and fed to an LLM, plus why Google AI Overview is already AI whether lawyers know it or not.

Welcome to another EFT Tapping Session on the YOU CAN CALL ME “BOSSY” PODCAST! In this replay EFT the conversation is focused on elevating your wealth vibration through a targeted EFT tapping session. One concept discussed was the importance of releasing doubts, old limiting beliefs, and resistance to abundance in order to embrace prosperity. A key theme is recognizing prosperity as a birthright and cultivating a harmonious, thriving vibration to attract financial success. I raise several points, including the value of letting go of low vibration thoughts and embracing the natural state of abundance and wealth. NEED A VISUAL WHILE YOU TAP? If you need a visual while tapping you can CLICK HERE for the Instagram post I shared with a step-by-step guide.If you want to learn more about EFT Tapping (cause maybe you are new and need more details on what this weird but powerful practice is - I get it) CLICK HERE for the EFT Tapping Intro Episode! Key Takeaways: Let go of old beliefs that block prosperity and replace them with empowering thoughts for financial success. Elevating your "wealth vibration" is about embracing abundance and feeling truly deserving of financial well being. Adopting a high vibration mindset turns money and prosperity into allies on your journey to success. Episode Resources: Original EFT: HERE If you enjoyed this episode and are excited for more, please be sure to SUBSCRIBE and write a review to help build momentum and support the show (5-stars would be AWESOME!)_____________________________________________ JOIN US IN - THE CLUB - An annual membership where high-achieving women come together to unapologetically OWN THEIR “BOSSY” in order to rise to the top, make massive impact, and not burn out while doing it. Join TODAY to get access to all past workshop replays and past group coaching calls - always incredible takeaways and AHA moments from reviewing these sessions! Grab your spot in THE CLUB today by CLICKING HERE! _____________________________________________ LET'S FREAKING GO! GRAB THIS FREE DOWNLOAD: GRAB 100 FREE JOURNAL PROMPTS TO OWN YOUR BOSSY BY CLICKING HERE LET'S CONNECT: Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, or join my STAND IN YOUR POWER FACEBOOK GROUP Grab a signed copy of my bestselling book STAND IN YOUR POWER HEREWatch my TEDx Talk “The Wisdom of Your Ancestors Should Be Ignored” HERE

(11) Gene Marks reports from Nashville that mid-market companies are aggressively adopting AI to supplement labor shortages rather than replace workers, while also navigating the complexities of receiving refunds for previously paid tariffs.1942 LANCASTER PA ARMISTICE DAY

In this episode, Kai and Spencer break down the costs of adopting AI for remodeling and construction businesses, exploring various tools, pricing tiers, and strategic recommendations to maximize ROI within different budgets.

Do you need a hand with that?The NSFW Irina Palm (2007) was directed by Sam Garbarski and stars 1960s icon, Marianne Faithfull as Maggie, a middle aged woman who turns to sex work to raise money for her grandson's medical treatment. Adopting the name Irina Palm, the service she provides is a very limited one and is such that she never has to change out of her floral overall.The film was described by Guardian's film critic, Peter Bradshaw, as “a gobsmackingly awful British film - awful in the way that somehow only British films can be…”To talk about Irina Palm, we were joined by author & former associate professor of film and culture at the University of the West of England, Estella Tincknell to see if she agrees with Peter's opinion.For the thematically linked supporting feature© we talk to Laura Watson from the English Collective of Prostitutes (ECP) to hear about their history, aims and campaigns.Watch a trailer for the film HEREIn this scene, Maggie succumbs to one of the dangers of the job, Penis Elbow.Estella's new book will be released later this year.Irina Palm had an award name after it - the Irina Palm D'OrAlthough Irina Palm received a thumping from the UK critics, it did actually win some foreign film award and was viewed more favourably, on the whole, by foreign critics.Follow the ECP on Facebook and Instagram. They do also have a Xwitter account but I wouldn't want to post that here for Musk reasons.The ECP's YouTube channel is great though.Thank you for listening.Follow us on Blue Sky (our Xwitter account is no more)We're now on YouTubeEmail us at sohobitespodcast@gmail.comWe'd love it if you left us a lovely REVIEW.And if you'd like to help support the show we'd be very grateful.Check out our spin-off series Mural MorselsIn fact, see all relevant links HERE

Aubrey returns to the podcast. It's three years since he adopted his children who are now five and eleven.  He talks about how well they're doing in school, raising kids of a different gender and ethnicity to his own, and his hopes for the future.   Adopting age-gap siblings

Have you ever noticed how your Apple Watch pushes you to “close your rings” no matter what kind of day you’re having? It’s always about hitting the goal, finishing the task, and sometimes leaving no room for hard days, stress, or life’s natural fluctuations. Now, compare that to the Oura Ring, which considers your context—how much sleep you got, your stress levels, and even suggests you prioritize rest on tougher days. Heather Creekmore unpacks how we often treat ourselves like the Apple Watch: driven by rigid self-imposed goals, little room for compassion, and a tendency toward self-condemnation. But what if we learned to treat ourselves more like the Oura Ring suggests—meeting ourselves with curiosity, grace, and wisdom, adjusting our expectations based on the real demands and needs of our current season? (Never heard of an Oura ring? Learn more about this wearable tech here.) Key Takeaways Apple Watch Mindset: Rigid, goal-oriented, and often uncompassionate to your context. "Did you do enough? Did you close the ring? No nuance, no compassion." Oura Ring Mindset: Flexible, understanding, and grace-filled, adjusting expectations based on your needs. "Prioritize rest today. Choose recovery. No pressure to hit goals when your body needs rest." God’s Model of Grace: God knows your challenges, your grief, your exhaustion. He offers relationship, not a scoreboard. "God doesn’t demand summer fruit in the middle of winter." Stewardship over Shame: True body stewardship is about wisdom and listening, not punishment or fear. Application Questions: Are your habits more about accusation or invitation? Is your wellness rooted in fear, or joyful stewardship? Reflect and Apply If you struggle with self-condemnation, perfectionism, or feeling like you have to constantly “close the rings” of your life, consider: Adopting a mindset of grace over rigid self-judgment—and being more like an Oura Ring to yourself Listening to your body and spirit, honoring seasons of rest as much as seasons of work Asking, “What does loving stewardship look like for me today—given THIS body, THIS energy, and THIS season?” Remember: Your worth is not determined by a closed ring or a perfect scoreboard, but by the loving Creator who knows every detail of your life. Share the Grace! Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who could use some grace today. Be encouraged to stop comparing and start living! For more encouragement and resources on body image and godly self-care, visit improvebodyimage.com. Don’t forget to leave a five-star review and help others discover a podcast that’s all about finding freedom from self-condemnation! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today's episode of the Power of After Show, I'm joined by former Navy SEAL Marty Strong for a powerful conversation on what it really means to stay calm under fire—not just in combat, but through life's biggest transitions. From moving out of the military into civilian life, to navigating multiple career shifts, Marty shares the mindset that carries through it all: the willingness to become an apprentice again and again. Because real strength isn't just about what you've mastered—it's about staying teachable, adaptable, and grounded as you step into what's next. If you're in a season of change, this conversation will challenge and equip you to move forward with clarity and confidence. Learn more about Marty at: www.martystrong.com and his non-profit serving our veterans at: https://www.warriorshavenusa.com/  Full article here: https://GoalsForYourLife.com/seal-mindset  Watch, listen & subscribe on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tgEqdC_-iGM  Chapters 0:00 Intro to the Power of After 2:15 Meet Marty Strong: From SEAL to CEO 6:40 The non linear path of career transition 10:20 Adopting the apprentice mindset 14:55 Moving past the ego after military service 19:10 The shock of entering the financial sales world 23:30 Applying mission planning to business strategy 28:15 Why people get stuck in negative cycles 33:05 Lessons from the SEAL selection process 37:45 Breaking out of the conformity box 42:10 Helping veterans at Warriors Haven USA 47:20 Three steps to intellectual creativity 50:56 Conclusion and final words of advice Get POWER OF AFTER BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3GpEGlJ Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com 

As power bill and energy prices rise, more Aussies are opting to five their heaters a miss this winter, according to Utilities Expert at Finder, Mariam Gabaji. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month the Wisconsin Humane Society welcomed the first beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms. That's a dog breeding facility in Blue Mound, Wisconsin that gained national attention after activists broke in. So far, the WHS has taken in 132 beagles from the rescue, which is one of the largest efforts for them in the last decade.    Most of these dogs have gone to foster homes since they'll need some extra care and attention before they'll be ready for adoption. So, what do you need to know or consider if you're thinking about welcoming one of these beagles into your home?  To learn more, Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski is joined by Angela Speed from the Wisconsin Humane Society VP of Marketing & Communications. She starts by explaining the coordination efforts that helped to support these rescued beagles. 

In this GoMission episode, Mark Gillmore talks with Brother Fletcher about God's call on his life toward Bible translation, unreached people groups, and practical involvement in the Great Commission. Fletcher shares how God moved him from living for himself to surrendering to help reach the unreached, and how the Lord gave both direction and desire as he yielded to God's plan. The conversation also introduces Go Steps, a practical stream of ideas, testimonies, and encouragement designed to help young people take meaningful steps in missions right now. Whether through prayer, encouragement, adopting a people group, sharing testimonies, or simply refusing to get distracted from God's call, every young person can take a step forward in the Great Commission. Topics Discussed Fletcher's upbringing as a missionary kid Surrendering personal dreams to reach the unreached God's direction toward Bible translation and Southeast Asia How God gives joy and desire when we yield to His will The need for Bible translation among unreached people groups Serving churches during deputation instead of merely “getting support” Practical ways young people can be involved in missions now The purpose and launch of Go Steps Encouragement through WhatsApp testimonies and email updates Adopting an unreached people group for prayer Staying focused on God's calling instead of getting distracted Key Takeaways God's will is not a miserable backup plan. When a young person yields to the Lord, God can give joy, desire, and fulfillment in the very calling that once seemed intimidating. You do not have to wait until you are on a foreign field to be involved in the Great Commission. God has placed you in a mission field right now, with friends, family, church, and opportunities already in front of you. Many young people care about missions, but they do not always know what to do next. Go Steps exists to help turn burden into obedience by giving practical ideas and encouragement for taking the next step. Prayer is not a small part of missions. When you pray for unreached people, God can move in ways you may not fully see until eternity. Satan wants young people to get burdened about the lost and then get distracted by the rest of life. The answer is to keep remembering your calling, take the next step, and stay on mission with Jesus. Resources Ready to take the next step in the Great Commission? Join the Go Steps WhatsApp conversation or sign up for updates to receive practical ideas, encouragement, and testimonies from young people seeking to stay on mission with Jesus. Join the Go Steps WhatsApp conversation:https://theegeneration.org/letsgo-whatsapp Sign up for Go Steps updates:https://theegeneration.org/letsgo-form Contact Fletcher: letsgo@gomission.org If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

What happens when the origin stories we are told growing up turn out to be folklore? In this powerful and deeply intimate conversation, host April Dinwoodie sits down with therapist, researcher, and author Dr. Abby Hasberry to unpack the layers of transracial adoption, identity, and the systemic complexities of the adoption constellation. Dr. Hasberry shares the vulnerable reality of discovering her true origin story later in life, navigating the unique space of being both an adopted person and a mother who relinquished a child as a teenager, and how these intersecting worlds informed her groundbreaking book, Adopting Privilege. Together, April and Dr. Hasberry dive into the concept of "identity preassignment," the profound impact of naming, and why moving away from transactional child welfare toward transformational, truth-centered love is essential for true healing. Updated Show Notes & Resources Key Takeaways From This Episode Folklore vs. Truth: The danger of fabricated adoption narratives and why anything less than the radical truth compromises the foundation of love. Identity Preassignment: How societal narratives can pre-program adopted individuals to assume specific roles within the adoption constellation before they even realize it. The Nuance of Privilege: Navigating the complex intersection of white adjacency, systemic barriers, and the lack of basic identity privileges (like access to original birth certificates). Reclaiming Space: Reclaiming personal geography, original naming legacies, and the importance of centering your own story. Resources & Links Mentioned Read the Book: Adopting Privilege by Dr. Abby Hasberry — Explore Dr. Hasberry's beautifully structured work on intersectionality, family legacy, and personal affirmations. - https://adoptingprivilege.com/about-dr-abby-hasberry Historical Context: National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) — Reference to the pivotal 1972 stance on transracial adoption and identity development. - https://www.nabsw.org/sites/default/files/2024-08/NABSW_Trans-Racial_Adoption_1972_Position_%28b%29.pdf Connect with the Host: Learn more about April's ongoing consulting, advocacy work, and initiatives via JuneinApril.com. - http://JuneinApril.com More About Dr. Abby Hasberry Dr. Abby Hasberry is a therapist, researcher, educator, and author who specializes in working with adopted persons and relinquishing mothers. After a successful career as a founding school principal, she returned to clinical and academic spaces to fill critical gaps in adoption-competent therapy for Black women. She is currently conducting research on adopted persons who have relinquished children and is developing an upcoming docuseries centering the lived experiences of the adoption constellation.

The Tara Show (Friday, May 22, 2026) — Hour 1, Segment 2 focuses heavily on the massive government fraud investigations unfolding in Minnesota.Key Details from the Segment:The Minnesota Fraud Probe: Host Tara Servatius dives into details revealing up to $14 billion to $19 billion in suspected welfare and pandemic funding fraud within Minnesota. The broad scheme includes a network of fake NGOs, daycare facilities, and masked operations.Federal Intervention: SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler has initiated aggressive federal enforcement, freezing $400 million in suspicious loans and ordering comprehensive audits of the fraudulent entities.

In this episode, Geddes Munson (SVP of Engineering @ Affirm) joins us to discuss operational / engineering excellence, scaling, and AI-native transformation! We explore Affirm's approach to operational and engineering excellence and how a 2024 outage became a turning point in refining that focus. We deconstruct “AI retooling week”, the internal tools it inspired (including an incident tracing system), how the AI-native transition is impacting operational / engineering excellence, and how to connect these projects to business goals. Plus, we take a look at their early work building in agentic commerce, infrastructure decisions they made years ago setting them up for success now, how they're thinking about designing for agent-first experiences.   ABOUT GEDDES MUNSON Geddes Munson serves as Affirm's SVP, Engineering. Previously, Geddes held several engineering leadership roles at Affirm, including oversight of the merchant engineering group, where he was responsible for the development of Affirm's solutions for key partners including Amazon, Shopify and Walmart. Prior to Affirm, Geddes held various technical leadership roles at rapidly growing startups including Mixpanel, SingleStore and EasyPost. He received his B.A. from Haverford College, where he started the Linux club on campus. Geddes lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children.   Unblocked: The context engine your coding agents are missing. Give your coding agents the context your best engineers have. Your agents can read code, but they don't know how your team works. Rules and MCPs give access to information but not understanding. That's why you still have to tell them where to look and what to look for. Unblocked gives your agents the history, conventions, and decisions behind your code so they generate mergeable output without the back and forth. It automatically surfaces the right context for every task, so agents stay on track without the set up tax or the correction loops. getunblocked.com/elc   SHOW NOTES: Defining operational excellence & what it looks like @ Affirm (4:36) Understand why your company / product matters to your customers (8:11) Key pivot points around engineering excellence @ Affirm (11:10) Creating a genuine culture change of operational / engineering excellence (14:27) Adopting agentic models @ Affirm (16:30) Navigating the balance between transformation, safety & reliability (18:30) Affirm's AI retooling week & hackathon setup (20:57) How the hackathon helped quickly change the company culture (23:15) Ensuring your practices serve your overall organizational vision & goals (26:11) Insights on scaling & increasing CICD investment @ Affirm (28:28) Approaches to building agentic commerce products (30:11) Strategies for building an agent-first experience (33:33) Bridging the gap between engineering & business goals / outcomes (35:44) Rapid fire questions (38:46)   LINKS AND RESOURCES 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in History – and How It Shattered a Nation - New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivete in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today's world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose - a best-selling 2010 memoir by former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh detailing his entrepreneurial journey and outlines his core philosophy: building a phenomenal corporate culture and focusing on the happiness of employees and customers ultimately drives long-term profits and business success.   This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team: Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-Host Jerry Li - Co-Host Noah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/ Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/ Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell sit down to unpack their favorite moments from Dr. Corey Winn, doctor of physical therapy turned women's business coach who pointed out the things keeping high-achieving women stuck. In this recap, they get honest about the patterns that quietly hold smart, capable women back, and what it actually takes to break them. If you've been doing all the right things and it still doesn't feel like enough, this one's for you.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co .And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Why high-achieving women struggle to feel worthy of their own success.How "I don't have time" is often hiding your real obstacle.Why you must actively curate who's in your inner circle.How to build a schedule that doesn't burn you out.How to use your calendar to protect at least one daily joy.Episode References/Links:Nevada SPCA – https://nevadaspca.orgeLevate Mentorship Program – https://lesleylogan.co/elevateOPC Spring Training – https://opc.me/eventsOPC Summer Tour Waitlist – https://opc.me/tourDr. Corey Winn's Website – https://www.coreywinn.comThe Carl Edward Foundation - https://www.thecarledwardfoundation.orgEp. 5 ft. 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Like, I think everybody's waiting for outside indicators that they are worthy. You actually are born worthy. The fact that you're here is why you're worthy. Like every single person on this planet was born to make an impact on this planet, so you were already worthy. Lesley Logan 0:18  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:57  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the purpose-driven convo I had with Dr Corey Winn in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, feel free to pause this now. Go back and listen to it. It's in the lineup, or we'll give you a bunch of spoilers, which will make you go, oh, I need to go. It's like the Cliff Notes. What's that book? What's that app that like, read the books in 15 minutes, and then you could go read them if you wanted. they don't sponsor the show, but it's like that. Brad Crowell 1:22  Yeah, I can't remember what that's called. Lesley Logan 1:28  What people get what I'm saying. It's okay. We don't need to sponsor it. Okay. So today, if you were with us two weeks ago, you've like, now you probably know I am reading this blind. I have no idea. Haha god, I just thought Brad had us do FAFO in sign language, and he just did it. So if you're watching on YouTube, and you know sign language, let us know how you did. So I read these blind. So here we go. Today is May 14th 2026 and it's Bond With Your Dog Day. You know, I actually think this is Bayon's anniversary. They said he was three months old, and so we went back three months and that's February, the 14th, and we're like, great, you're a Valentine's Day baby, like. Brad Crowell 2:14  You might be right. You might be right.Lesley Logan 2:15  Happy 10 years with us Bayon. Okay, so on this day, pet parents and their beloved dogs spend some extra quality time together. Every dog owner can vouch for how affectionate and loyal their dogs are, in almost every case, they are right. However, on Bond With Your Dog Day, it's time to show your beloved friend how much you love and care for them. The day is celebrated with a host of activities and find new ways to connect with your dogs. Happy Bond With Your Dog Day to you and your dogs, and if you don't have one go to a shelter and read to one, spend some time with one. Learn, if you're in Vegas, it's too late to get the dog walking privileges at SPCA until the fall. But like, go do it. I am obsessed with walking dogs at the SPCA. It is so hard for me. It's so hard for me to leave them. I like, have a really hard time. I literally can do three and I have to go because then I start to get really, I'm like, I have to walk all of them if I do anymore. But it really, it, it will bring so much joy to your life. They have so much unconditional love. Some of them are so scared, and they just, they just take some warming up too. And some of them are like, get me out of here. I don't you are amazing. I'm with you.Lesley Logan 3:01  Well, who do we want to feature today? Because I think we should do this. How about Miss Coco? Lesley Logan 3:19  Well, hopefully Miss Coco is not at the SPCA in May 17th babe, because she is there right now. So we can't feature any of them, or Sadie. Love Sadie. Brad Crowell 3:29  We're gonna feature her anyway. Lesley Logan 3:30  Well, yeah, we'll feature them and hope they better be adopted, guys, don't let me I, here's a problem. We are recording this before I go to Europe the day before, and I told Brad, when we come back, if those two girls are still at the shelter, we have to figure out if we can foster them together. I don't know what we're gonna do. We have a retreat coming here. We have eLevate coming here, but like, we gotta get those girls out of out of there.Brad Crowell 3:51  So I'm gonna read her profile. So Miss Coco is a Terrier. She's an American Stafford Terrier, Bulldog. She's an American Bully, and she is like, shorty a little bit squat, and she's so cute.Lesley Logan 4:03  She she's more squat than August was. Brad Crowell 4:05  Yeah, she's almost five years old. She's about 65 pounds, and she is female. She. Hi, I'm Miss Coco. I'm known for my friendly and sweet nature. I love spending time with people, and I'm always ready for a cuddle or playtime. I do need some special care for my skin and allergies, but I promise I'm worth it. I'm looking for a forever home where I can share all my love and joy. I have past experience with other dogs and older kids. Adopting me means gaining a loyal friend who will always be there to brighten your day. Let's make wonderful memories together. And you've walked her.  Lesley Logan 4:29  I mean this girl, I've walked her twice. Walk is a strong word. We went outside, we smelled the roses, and we sat down, and she just got in my lap at all, all those pounds of her, and just wanted me to pet her like she just wants to lay on your couch. So if you're someone who, like, needs a little bit routine in your life, but doesn't really want to commit to, like, long dog walks, like I do, she doesn't want them. She just wants to be on your couch with you. Just wants to be held. And by the way, her skin stuff, I walked her, she's got, like, dried, like, dandruff. Like, it was not a big deal.Brad Crowell 5:04  So like, and I bet, like, with the right, you know, food types.Lesley Logan 5:08  They have her on a special food thing. So I didn't even notice it the second week, a week later. So, like, I think she's great. I also, like, don't be afraid of those older dog. And even if she's not there. Brad Crowell 5:16  She's not very far yet. Lesley Logan 5:17  Look at between four and six, like, a lot of times. Like, she so she's what's called the potty dog. Means she will not pee in her kennel. Will not she will hold it from the time they walk her at the last night for the next morning, that is like, 12 hours, like, so maybe it's a little less than that, but still, like. Brad Crowell 5:39  Well, they close at six and open at six. Lesley Logan 5:39  Yeah, I get yeah. So anyways, yeah. So definitely take a look at her. But I just mean, like, from dogs four to five, there's, like, something special about them. They are out of the puppy stage. They're still very trainable. They still have a lot of life in them. So now, Sadie, can we read Sadie? Brad Crowell 5:50  Only one at a time. We're doing one at a time.Lesley Logan 5:52  Ah, okay. Are we adding this to every show? Brad Crowell 5:54  We might, maybe we will. You tell us if you want us to feature a dog, but. Lesley Logan 5:58  So here's the thing I wonder, like, but if they're not there, will people go and get a different one? Brad Crowell 6:03  Well, here's the reality. We are obviously in Nevada. We're in Las Vegas specifically, and we're specifically talking about dogs that are at the Nevada SPCA. So if that is not applicable to you, which I imagine that's the majority of you, then just look up an SPCA near you.Lesley Logan 6:17  Yeah, they don't take government like the local ones do not take any government funding. They're always locally funded. They're no kill, and they're pristine. How they take care of these dogs, our SPCA has chinchillas, they have a family of chinchillas, there's bunnies. Brad Crowell 6:31  There's like all the things. Lesley Logan 6:33  But you can't. If you can't, if you tell me, I can't have a pet, then guess what you get to be, a volunteer, where you go, and you can literally just sit with you can pick up a pet and just hold it. They have rooms where you can, just, like, play with these animals. And guess what? You can just do it on Fridays. You could do it on Tuesdays, like, you get all the pet love you need. And like, not.Brad Crowell 6:54  Unless he's been walking the dogs in the morning. Once a week, thrice a week, sometimes.Lesley Logan 6:58  I would love to go more, but to be honest, it is, I mean, I work from home, so it is never on the way to anything, but I it means the world to me. And we, if you're an OPC member or you purchase anything at OPC, a percentage of all of our profits goes to our local SPCA. And I used to, we used to try to do international charities. I'm gonna be honest, the money doesn't actually do anything. So we went local, and it's really fun to see how the money makes it go. So here's the other thing, if you have a dog, I can't imagine you don't already bond with your dog, but if you need an excuse to call out sick today, today, here it is, oh, it's I gotta bond with my dog day.Brad Crowell 7:34  All right. Well, here's what's coming up for us. We are quickly filling Lesley's eLevate mentorship program for 2027 at this point, there might only be a few spots left. So if you're interested in what that even is, it's a nine-month Pilates mentorship with Lesley. Go to lesleylogan.co/elevate.Lesley Logan 7:52  Yeah, we actually, just like we came home, did a retreat with our eLevate grads, did the Cadillac weekend for eLevate. So it's been an eLevate season, and it's so fun. And we're currently in the week of spring training. Brad Crowell 7:56  Yeah, it's happening literally right now. Lesley Logan 8:01  And you can still join because the limited replays last for a whole week, so like, there's still time. So go to opc.me/events, because it's great. It's fun. It's fun to be in a community. It's fun to learn one theme when it comes to Pilates. It's fun to see what, what connections you can get. You always have an aha moment with OPC, so you should do it.Brad Crowell 8:23  Yeah. And we're about to announce the summer tour, so get yourself on the waitlist so you can get those tickets. Go to opc.me/tour, opc.me/tour, and we'll be going in August this year. We're going to be going straight across the middle of the country and then looping back through North Texas and then down into a little bit, down into Arizona. Yeah. Anyway, go, go check those out. Come join us. If the tickets aren't announced just yet, they're going to be announced any day now.Lesley Logan 8:48  Just so you know, the spots we're going in August, we're not going in December. That's how it works. Brad Crowell 8:54  Yeah, we're intentionally trying to find new cities along the way, so we'll be in like, places like Knoxville. We never been there before, so I'm excited. Brad Crowell 9:02  Anyway, we had a question this week, and anonymous is asking, I know that you do strength training, Pilates and sometimes yoga. I also do these three modalities, and I also run, but it becomes a lot. I'm trying to find the balance between all of those movement modalities throughout the week, I'm curious if you've got a schedule that works personally for you.Lesley Logan 9:23  So here's the actual schedule. So Sunday mornings, I weight train and do a little Pilates. Mondays, I do some personal Pilates in the morning, but we work out at night. We do weight train at night. Tuesdays, is Pilates, some yoga and some zone two, but they're all separate. I do morning Pilates and yoga, and then zone two in the afternoon. Wednesdays, it's just weight training at night. Thursdays is like Tuesdays, except for it's weight train instead of running. And Fridays is weight training and a little Pilates, like what my body still needs after a whole week. Saturday, I do nothing. I have a whole day of rest. I like Saturday. Sometimes I do a little most of the time, I do a little sauna blanket time. It sounds like a lot. I don't have children so.Brad Crowell 10:13  But effectively, you know, you're doing some intentional movement six days a week. Lesley Logan 10:17  But also, and you should. And the other thing is, is like the way I do Pilates and yoga is not these high intensity cortisol, chaotic things.Brad Crowell 10:26  You're not going to a hot yoga room and sweating yourself to death and all the things. Lesley Logan 10:30  No, sometimes my whoop band doesn't even think I did anything when it comes to yoga, unless I did some like handstand hiccups and my Pilates, it catches it, for sure. But like when I do Pilates Tuesdays and Thursdays, it's a full hour. The rest of the time when I do Pilates, I start with, I just tell myself 15 minutes, and if I have time to if I get more curiosity, I'll do 30. But it's rarely more than 30, so it's so I'm not doing like, three hours of workouts every day. We're talking between 90 minutes and two hours between all of the things I just said each day, and they're spaced out so that I can feel myself, so I can have some energy, so that I can sleep at night, because I'm 43 and sleep is hard for me. So all that, but it, I will also say another caveat to all this is, the only thing that I am creating for myself, workout wise, is the Pilates. Like, that's the only and I use an order because I'm a classical teacher, so like my mat and Reformer, they have an order. And then the rest of the stuff is like, oh, what does my body need? What connections do I need? I am not coming up with my weight training schedule. I am not coming up with my yoga thing. I I do invest in those things. I have a trainer who I can talk to and like, thank God for her, because there's days I don't want to do it, and because I paid for it, I go do it. So I will just say it is a lot. I don't think everyone should do what I do.Brad Crowell 11:45  Let's go back to the actual question. You know, have you found a schedule that works for you personally? Lesley Logan 11:50  Well, yeah, I just yeah, I have, but I was just saying, like, I, I think one of the things you have to do is, first of all, at least one or two cannot be designed by you, like somebody else with that expertise should be doing it. I also don't go to a yoga studio for my yoga. I don't go to a Pilates studio for my Pilates like that, I think also affects the ability for it to be easy. As an ADHD person like I have to drive there, park my car and go do it. Sometimes that's too much. So for me, I do have luxury of doing my yoga is in real time. It's just on Zoom. So I love that. I put I make sure it's in gallery view so I can see everyone. I feel like I'm part of the thing, but I don't have to go anywhere like between class. And my next thing is, I fold my mat up and I move on to the next thing. So I think what I would suggest for this person, anyone else, it's like, what are the things you could do, either at home or at your job. How can you make it so you're not losing time going to things all the time? That's where OPC really helps out. Like, maybe you go to a studio once a week for equipment, but you do mat two or three times at home. Like, how can you make it so or you are at the gym doing your weight training, then you do your mat at the end, right? Because that's a 30-minute or less workout. It's really great. At the end, after weight training, it will, like, open everything up. And if you hate just laying there stretching, it's not that Pilates is stretching, but you get what I mean, like, it's a really good counter balance to it. So my suggestion to you is, like, one, it doesn't have the all or nothing. Two, get experts to design things for you that you're not an expert in. And then three, how can you shave the travel time off on some of these things? Because I don't think that everything has to be an hour all the time, but that's how businesses pay people, and they pay them by the hour. So that's why your sessions are 50 minutes. And that doesn't mean it's necessarily but you need all of those minutes.Brad Crowell 13:37  That's true. Great, great question. Thanks. If you have a question, feel free to reach out on any way you want, but we prefer, beitpod.com/questions where you can leave us both a win or a question. You can also text us 310-905-5534. Stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to start chatting about Dr Corey Winn. Brad Crowell 13:55  All right. Dr Winn is a doctor of physical therapy and with 15 years of experience specializing in wheelchair seating and mobility, drawing from her uncle's experience with spinal cord injury, she founded the Carl Edward Foundation, which is a nonprofit serving people with spinal cord injuries and progressive neurological diseases. In addition to her clinical and nonprofit roles, she runs a women's coaching and consulting practice supporting women as they build their businesses and creating lasting legacies as entrepreneurs, her coaching focuses on helping high achieving women move beyond questioning their value, so they can stop settling for less than what they actually want.Lesley Logan 14:36  So I mean, Corey is a great listen, you guys, because she she's had non-linear like job changes that have put her where she is right now. And I think what we all need to hear is that that's kind of how life goes. We were talking about her like switching from the this full time job that she went to school for for so long and spent so much money to switching to health coaching, which is that led her into actually the coaching that she does today. And she was talking about how, like, if the clients did not feel worthy of taking care of themselves, it didn't matter what plan she gave them, like it did. Like these are already highest achieving, amazing women who know how to do follow a plan, they know how to check boxes, they know how to do, to follow directions, and they couldn't because they just didn't feel worthy of it. And I think that's really eye-opening thing for us to think about, because if you do have like the trainers, or you do have the coaches, or you have invested in the in the guides, but you're not doing the thing it, it may be worth just reviewing. If you feel like you're worthy of the thing that comes from that, you might not be feeling that way yet. So I thought that was really cool what we talked about, because we, I do think a lot of high-achieving women often wonder, like she said, who am I to do that? And it stops their progress. And so we, true success and whatever you want to do requires a mindset shift, where women embody the thoughts and desires and beliefs of who you want to become, right? Like I thought that was a really powerful thing to think about.Brad Crowell 16:02  Yeah. Well, you were also talking about, how did she effectively leave her job right, and then, like, being a doctor and being focused on, like, her specialty, with working with people in wheelchairs, how does she then coach people right? And that's where she was talking about this, you know, mindset, the the second guessing yourself. Right? So she, she was talking about that worthiness, and how do you know? How do you know that you're like, how do we get to the point where we feel worthy? Well, I'm asking you, How do we get to the point where we feel worthy? Lesley Logan 16:38  To be honest, if you're waiting for someone else to say you're worthy. That's the problem. Like, I think everybody's waiting for outside indicators that they are worthy. You actually are born worthy. The fact that you're here is why you're worthy. Like every single person on this planet was born to make an impact on this planet, so you're already worthy. In fact, the problem is a bunch of fucking assholes out in the world who have shown through example that they are unworthy are the ones going out there with so much confidence in a mic that we go, go, oh my god, well, I'm not them, so I'm, no, you're born worthy.Brad Crowell 17:11  You're or they're judging from the sidelines and making people feel not worthy. You know, I think you're right, and also, too, it's funny because you two are mentioning it, you know, the more we're in the room, like coaching with other people and seeing, you know, big businesses, and realizing, oh, they're struggling with similar things that we're struggling with, just on a different scale, or maybe they're in a different point in the journey. But like, we might have this presentation that we have it all together, but we're all still figuring shit out, too, you know.Lesley Logan 17:40  I'll be honest. The who am I to do that is definitely something I resonate with. And then the few times, this many times we've been in rooms with other businesses who, like, flaunt these amazing numbers. Like, oh, our own launch was this many figures. And then you start to realize that the profit after what they spent to get that money is, like, so ridiculous. You're like, so you're making.Lesley Logan 18:01  They spend $1,000 on ads.Lesley Logan 18:02  So, like, I spent only 500 and I, like, made 30, and I'm but you're like, I made six 100,000 but you spent 90, like, I made more money than you. Why am so I remember always thinking, like, having imposters in those rooms. And then after a few of those times here, and I was like, I fucking a better business person than these people. These people just throw money at problems to feel like, to be able to have numbers, they can say at the end to say that they're worthy. But I'm worthy because I'm actually making the impact on a very small budget. And so I think it but that came from me. I had to observe and then like, integrate and like, and almost get a little angry and do that. I think that too many people are waiting for someone to come and deem them ready to be successful, and now you've you've now made it. You've been knighted worthy. No, I think if more, especially women who listen this podcast and the few good men, if more people actually thought they were worthy, we would not be in the muck we are in because too many people who are not worthy are just walking around with confidence.Brad Crowell 18:49  Well, I really loved when she was talking about time being an excuse. And this is this was tough. This one hit home for me, because we have this intention that we like to, you know, that we are going to do something, and then we don't make time for it. And the two of you were talking about the if you want a shopping spree to your favorite store, you would make time for it. You would totally figure it out and make time for it. So when we put it in that kind of context, do we, are we actually making time for the things that we say that we want, or are we making time for the things that we want? Right? So like there's and there's two different things there.Lesley Logan 19:40  Yeah. Well, here's the thing. I'll just give an example, and I, I've been struggling with way to post this on Instagram because I don't want it to come off arrogant. But you guys know me well, so we're gonna talk about it. So in the last two weeks of recording this podcast, so not now. Everything is fine today, but in the last two weeks, we found out multiple different people were using my image and the team had to do extra work to deal with that. Then we had our websites down for five days. All of them, I had to watch 48 20-minute videos and write notes, and then have 26 20-minute calls, it all took 30, on top of all the work I do, the YouTube videos, all the things, you guys, I missed zero workouts, not one, zero. So that's not a flex. It's because those things, the Pilates session, specifically, those those movement practices, they are the reason I can do all this stuff. And so I will, I will never say, oh, I don't have time to go work out. I don't have time for that? No, the other stuff is what I will have to fit in and find time, or find ways to delegate, or figure out if that's a problem I have to deal with right now. But like, I'm not if I were to go, oh, this is a shitty week. The websites are offline. I can't work out because I got to do this. That is terrible, like that, that's too easy. So I do think that if you keep saying I don't have time, enough time, I would definitely look at your schedule, because you're, you're using your time is being spent on something you don't, that doesn't you don't want it to matter so much. Brad Crowell 21:10  Yeah, yeah, or, you know, I think, I think, though, you know, it's tough if you have a family, or like, kids or responsibilities in that way. I understand, I understand that. But there's also, you know, when it comes to that it's important that they understand how you value your time, too, and you you know that is something that can be a learning opportunity for them. Lesley Logan 21:33  Exactly. Amy Ledin, either episode three, no, she was episode five, episode five, and then we've had her on again, I think at least twice. So here's the deal. Actually said actions are caught, not taught. She said it multiple times. She really believes it.Brad Crowell 21:46  Five and 610. Lesley Logan 21:47  If you want your kids off their screens, they can do Pilates with you. If you can go on a family walk, you can't like if they see you practicing prioritization of the things you say matter, that means a lot to them. And I really do think that there is, I mean, obviously infants are a different story, but there and there is things you can do. There's also hopefully, of a partner, we can say, hey, it would mean a lot to me if I could get 20 minutes. You don't need a full hour, 20 minutes to do this thing that I said I wanted to do. These are the things that are really important to me. I need to find, can we sit down with the family calendar and find these times? Like, how can you get the family involved? I really want to write a book, right? So that's not me, but say maybe that's you. Maybe you want to write a book. Maybe you want to work on a thing. Hey guys, it would mean a lot. We had Stephanie at the Mullet Tour. She's like, I'm so jealous of your morning walks. I want to go on a morning walk. I found how old her kids were, and I said, So can't, are they incapable of making their own lunches? Like, yeah, it's a lot. I'm like, why don't you ask them, hey guys, it would mean a lot to me if before lot to me if, before I take you to school, I get to do a morning walk. Next day, next day. She texted me, I'm on my morning walk. They handled it. So I just think that sometimes we, yes, time with when you have kids and other and also, like some women have aging parents that they're also taking care of, time, there's always an excuse for not having time, but sometimes we're we also we get into a habit of not having time, and so we can't get out of that habit of not having time. And maybe you're in a season where you actually could make time for something important to you.Brad Crowell 23:15  Yeah, she, you know she's talking about when we use the excuse that we're blaming a lack of time. We're actually hiding the true obstacle. Now she are just to get underneath the excuse and ask, what? What is the real issue here? Is it fear, right? Is it like, how can we take radical responsibility for our time? How can we, how can we actually like, because otherwise we are being disingenuous with ourselves. We're lying to ourselves effectively, right? Like I am. I'm gonna do this thing and then we don't do this thing. And she said it might involve burning your calendar down and starting over. So she pointed out that people, they use seemingly positive or productive tasks as excuses. Oh my gosh. I just had so much work to do. You know? I didn't get a chance to go to do the thing, whatever the thing is, right? Or I'm planning to plan, or she, she said that maybe you're planning to plan, you know, like, you know, ultimately, but ultimately, making time for what actually matters requires that you take responsibility and stop stalling. You know, do I want to waffle in this, or do I want to move forward?Lesley Logan 24:19  Yeah, yeah. I think I also, I think getting on it all this is also just like saying, like, getting honest with yourself, if you honestly don't have time because you have young kids, you're taking care of, you are a single parent, you're also have an agent. Like, then we have to ask, okay, how do we get the community support? Because that's too much for any person. That's so much, and I'm not saying you have to find five hours, but like, let's how we get some little snacks to fill your cup so you feel worthy, you know, but I think I love burning down a calendar. I love starting over.Lesley Logan 24:49  Well, stick around. We might talk a little bit more about burning down calendars when we get back. Brad Crowell 24:49  All right, finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Dr Corey Wynn? She said, invest in yourself. Invest in a community of other women who are going places that you are also going, and it's important to to make that investment with people who will hold space for your dreams. You know, you were talking about, how do we how do we push pause on family or friends who aren't supportive and, you know, can't get rid of them, but, like, don't really want to get rid of them, but like, definitely they're clearly not the support system. That's where we came in this investing with ourselves. She said, inevitably, you become the reflection of the five people you spend the most time with.Lesley Logan 25:39  That that, I know we all hear that cliche. It's so fucking true. It is the most true thing. Because if you are around people who are wanting to learn and wanting to grow and wanting to think they're even if you don't, aren't contributing to that conversation you are hearing about the things they're doing, it's very inspirational. You can feel your vibes change when you hang out with different people, like I don't even hang out with like, eyores anymore, because, like, I don't even have an eyore in my life. Because, like, you know, so, yeah. Brad Crowell 26:07  Yeah. She said, you must actively and carefully curate your inner circle, you know, surround yourself with people who fill the roles of cheerleader, bruiser, a mentor, a coach, right? And also a mentee. I'm not opposed to a mentee, someone that you can you know, support.Lesley Logan 26:24  Well, that's a plus minus equals that I talk about all the time, and I attribute to someone who we can't figure out when he said it, but. Brad Crowell 26:26  And it doesn't necessarily have to be in person, you know, like virtual communities are something you can be a part of. We recommend OPC.Lesley Logan 26:37  I think OPC is a great one. We have some great, oh my gosh, just like Heidi and Jasmine and some other amazing people, Hope, like Cassie, Laurie can't well, now I'm naming people, I might forget someone, I'm so sorry. Your name was said, but, like, but I'm thinking of these people who, like, they go into the community and they're like, I didn't have time today, and I I'm so proud because I did it, because I am worthy of doing this.Brad Crowell 27:03  Or I did five minutes. Yeah, I love it. Well, what about you? What's your biggest takeaway?Lesley Logan 27:09  So she said, look at your calendar every single morning, ensure that at least one thing scheduled it that brings you joy.Brad Crowell 27:15  Oh, yeah, I really like this.Lesley Logan 27:16  I mean, that is like, if you're like, oh my god, I'm may have to burn my calendar down. Nope. We're just gonna say there should be one thing scheduled that brings you joy. I'm thinking of, oh my god, his name was very interesting. I think I started with a D. He had that 2% situation, which is like. Brad Crowell 27:33  Oh, right, 2% of your day. It's only 30 minutes.Lesley Logan 27:34  Yeah. So, like, 20 minutes of movement, 10 minutes of reading, and five (inaudible). No, it's like dol may del rey karate, del, now you're listening on real time how my brain works. Canadian, 2% 2% of your day. Like, definitely, that was the episode. El. Brad Crowell 27:58  Okay, we found it. Dai Manuel.Lesley Logan 28:01  Dai Manuel I was so close, (inaudible) like. Brad Crowell 28:04  Not even close. Lesley Logan 28:06  Oh my god. Anyways, but he, goal is not episode. Brad Crowell 28:06  185, episode 185. Lesley Logan 28:07  I said it, under 200 episodes. Oh, one. So he talked about the 2% of your day, and he gives you like a Be It Action Item, and I think that that goes in line with like, something that brings you joy, that you're not checklisting, that like actually makes you feel good about yourself. And it can be as small as five minutes, but it has to be something you're looking forward to, something that brings you joy. So maybe, if you don't know what to do, write down a bunch of things you think could bring you joy and give it a try. And she definitely, she said, it might take a little bit time to figure out what that is. So give yourself grace. Grace, Be It babes, Grace. Oh my gosh. We give grace to strangers before we give it to ourselves. So like, please, by all means, give it to yourself. All right, I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 28:52  And I'm Brad Crowell. Lesley Logan 28:52  Thanks so much for joining us today until next time go Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 28:53  Bye for now. Lesley Logan 28:53  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod.Brad Crowell 29:36  It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 29:41  It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co.Brad Crowell 29:46  Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 29:53  Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 29:56  Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. And finally to Meridith Root for keeping us all on point and on time.Brad Crowell 30:10  Okay, this is episode 608 just kidding. Episode 680 Dr Corey Winn. Lesley Logan 30:18  He's making fun of me now. Brad Crowell 30:20  I was teasing a little bit. All right, here we go.Lesley Logan 30:25  Another making fun of me again.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In early 2024, six months after the highly anticipated launch of Microsoft Copilot across the 62,000-person Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organization—one of the world's largest sales organizations—the initial excitement had not yet materialized into widespread adoption and transformation. But, two years after initiating their AI transformation journey, the organization's daily active usage of AI tools had reached over 60% and monthly active usage over 98%, significantly altering how sales professionals approached their work. The path to adoption had required Microsoft to evolve its approach based on early deployment insights. Harvard Business School Associate Professors Iav Bojinov and Shunyuan Zhang join Brian Kenny to discuss the case, “Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions: The Deployment of Copilot and Agents.” They explore the company's journey to successfully mobilizing AI adoption within the sales process, the challenges it faces integrating autonomous sales agents, what it takes to get thousands of employees to fundamentally change how they work.

The Rebbe advises that if one wishes to adopt a child, the child must be of Jewish parentage and born in accordance with halachic standards. He also encourages maintaining and increasing Torah observance and specific spiritual practices for continued blessing. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/008/6252

Summary In this conversation, Chad Burmeister and Nikki Barua explore the evolving relationship between humans and AI in the workplace, particularly in sales and customer experience. They discuss how AI is transforming workflows, enhancing customer interactions, and the importance of continuous reinvention in adapting to new technologies. Nikki emphasizes the need for individuals to develop skills that complement AI, focusing on creativity and original thinking, while also addressing the ethical implications of AI adoption. Takeaways AI enhances customer experience by reducing friction. Sales workflows are being reinvented through AI. Human and AI collaboration can increase efficiency. Adopting a mindset of continuous reinvention is crucial. Learning how to learn is the most important skill today. AI can help businesses do more with less. The future of work will involve hybrid teams of humans and machines. Ethical considerations in AI adoption are essential. Original thinking is what sets individuals apart in the workforce. Empowering the next generation requires a focus on creativity and adaptability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and Human Collaboration 03:01 Transforming Customer Experience with AI 05:34 Reinventing Sales Workflows 08:36 Building Effective Human-Agentic Workflows 11:29 Navigating the Future of Work 14:14 The Role of Ethics in AI 17:03 Advice for Recent Graduates 19:39 Continuous Reinvention in the Workforce The AI for Sales Podcast is brought to you by BDR.ai, Nooks.ai, and ZoomInfo—the go-to-market intelligence platform that accelerates revenue growth. Skip the forms and website hunting—Chad will connect you directly with the right person at any of these companies.

Episode 381: DJ CUTSO "The DNA of the Bay — From Banning Hyphy to DJ Mustard Adopting the Sound" The legendary @Cutso joins the ROAD Podcast to break down the DNA of the Bay Area scene, the evolution of turntablism, and the reality of balancing a high-level DJ career with a corporate tech job. We dive into his viral "ROAD Talk" interview from NAMM 2026 (2:55), where he addresses the entitlement of new DJs and a social media culture that causes artists to focus on the wrong metrics. Cutso reflects on the "Relationship Economy" and why you cannot get booked without being in the room, while tracing his roots back to the 90s, and the "quick mixing" style that defined the Bay (8:23). He recounts the early influence of MC Hammer and the reverence for D-Styles mixtapes, comparing them to baseball trading cards for the Hip Hop community (13:55). The conversation shifts to the rise and fall of turntablism, exploring how the genre moved from MTV back to the underground before social media re-ignited interest in technical skills (19:42), alongside the divide between Jiggy and Backpack Hip Hop. We tackle the "Great Heist" of the Bay Area sound, debating how the "Mustard Era" effectively mainstreamed a signature NorCal aesthetic (40:35), and explore the @FrandalayBay connection that brought Hyphy to Vegas while it was still banned in Bay Area clubs (24:20). Cutso shares stories of being kicked out of booths for playing "Burn Rubber" (28:26) and provides a candid look at San Jose, from the "Crypto-House" scene to the economic crisis and tech layoffs impacting local venues. After discussing Hollywood's disconnect from LA culture, and Crooked's infamous night at Club Wet (50:05), Cutso opens up about the "Dual Life" of juggling a corporate career with DJing (1:09:15), finding discipline through Kung Fu (1:19:01), and why open format DJs are built to survive shifting musical trends (1:48:24).

Most leaders are making AI decisions in the dark—restructuring roles, cutting headcount, and chasing use cases without understanding how work actually gets done. Not the org chart version. The real, messy, task-level reality. And that's a problem, because when you don't understand what creates value, automation becomes guesswork dressed up as strategy.Victoria Pelletier joins the show to challenge the prevailing top-down approach. Instead of starting with AI capabilities, she argues for working backwards from business strategy to task-level workflows, skills, and human contribution. The result? A more grounded, more human, and frankly more effective way to redesign work in an AI-driven world.Related Links:Join the People Managing People CommunitySubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsCheck out this episode's sponsor: Intuit QuickBooks PayrollConnect with Victoria on LinkedInVisit KyndrylSupport the show

Have you felt anxious lately—or stuck? Anxiety has become a familiar word in today's world—and for good reason. A significant portion of the population is navigating its effects daily, often in quiet, unseen ways. I even see it in the smallest moments—like our little dog pacing the gate if I step away for just a few minutes. But for many in mid-career or halftime of life—the deeper tension isn't just anxiety, it's the question beneath it: What's next? Maybe there's less energy for what used to excite you, or the realization that even a full life can feel incomplete or without purpose. I've experienced those seasons myself. Not because something was wrong, but because growth was happening and I wanted to make sure I was ready for it. And much like an earthquake can reveal issues with areas not structurally reinforced, similarly moments of disruption expose the mindset patterns we've been relying on. This episode is about strengthening your internal foundation—because the shift that moves you forward isn't about doing more, it's about thinking differently.Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/mindset-shift YouTube Video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/7mtuaMc9j8w Watch & subscribe! Get POWER OF AFTER BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3GpEGlJ Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com Chapters 0:00 Navigating the mid-career halftime 2:50 Lessons from the Northridge earthquake 5:45 Understanding the weight of anxiety 8:30 How stress impacts your creativity 11:15 Fixed vs growth mindset explained 14:45 Why you are not starting from zero 17:30 Adopting the apprentice mindset 20:15 Five practical steps for momentum 23:00 Building a reinforced future Stop letting uncertainty hold you back from your most impactful years. Visit https://goalsforyoulife.com/newsletter  to stay connected and learn more about elite mentorship and online courses designed for your next chapter. #careerchange #mindset #midlife #personalgrowth #professionaldevelopment. Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/mindset-shift

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WBBM's Rob Hart sits down with Alexis Fasseas, co-founder of PAWS Chicago, discusses the organization's evolution from a high school service project, the role its played in the rise of pet adoptions across the area & more!

A rapid rollout of integrated AI into technology we use everyday brings with it new considerations for our tech policies at home. At this year's Heights Parents Conference on "AI and Our Sons: Optimism in Uncharted Waters," author and public policy researcher Clare Morell shared the latest news and research to inform our digital decisions at home. She points out that, increasingly, the vision we as parents have for our children is in direct competition with the vision big tech has for them. But an active and optimistic posture can help us guide our families toward a more humane way of life. Chapters: 00:04:18 The lay of the digital land 00:08:38 Neuroscience of screens 00:18:56 The myth of parental controls 00:23:22 AI enters the chat 00:32:40 Maturity required to operate 00:35:09 Forming our children: parents and tech companies in competition 00:37:48 Digital detox for your family 00:41:29 A humane way of life: F.E.A.S.T. 00:43:59 Educating children on the harms 00:46:32 Adopting smartphone alternatives 00:48:11 Screen rules and accountability at home 00:50:58 Trading screens for responsibility 00:53:06 Reclaiming human flourishing Links: The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones by Clare Morell The Tech Exit Supplementary Resources by Clare Morell Preserving Our Humanity, Clare Morell's Substack Meta's 'Digital Companions' Will Talk Sex with Users—Even Children, WSJ, April 26, 2025 Meta's AI Rules Let Bots Hold 'Sensual' Chats with Children, Reuters, August 14, 2025 AI Tutors for Kids Gave Fentanyl Recipes and Dangerous Diet Advice, Forbes, May 12, 2025 Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt in Essay Writing, MIT Media Lab, June 10, 2025 Sexting with Gemini, The Atlantic, July 14, 2025 The Social Dilemma, ages 12+, docudrama explaining tech company motivations, 2020 Also on the Forum: The Tech Exit: How Smartphones Undermine Our Parenting—and How to Reverse Course featuring Clare Morell

In Episode 2 of the Decoding IFRS 18 series, Anu Pandya is joined by Pankaj Gaikwad and Olaf Pusch, who were part of the core team behind PwC's fully reinvented illustrative financial statements. Discover practical insights and key learnings from early adopting IFRS 18 for a fictional listed group — Reinvented Plc. Find out more at PwC's IFRS Talks homepage

Today, we're unpacking the fascinating world of birth order and its impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to fostering and adoption. We've got Dr. Robert Hurst, a total whiz on this topic, joining us to dish out insights from his book, "Life's Fingerprint." It's not just about knowing who's the oldest or youngest; it's all about how those positions shape our personalities and relationships within blended families. We'll explore why adopting a younger child can help keep the peace and how every little shift in birth order can stir up all kinds of feelings and adjustments. So, if you're curious about creating harmony in your family or just want to understand your own quirks, stick around—this chat is packed with gems!In this thought-provoking episode, Rachel Fulgenetti sits down with Dr. Robert Hurst to explore the intricate world of birth order and its significant impact on family life and dynamics. The conversation kicks off with Rachel reflecting on her motivations for fostering and adopting children, which leads to a rich discussion about how each child's birth order can shape their personality traits and their relationships with siblings. Dr. Hurst's insights, drawn from his book 'Life's Fingerprint,' provide a fascinating backdrop as he explains how being the oldest, middle, or youngest child can influence behaviors and expectations within the family. The episode takes a compelling turn as they delve into the critical considerations for families looking to adopt, particularly around maintaining birth order to ensure a smoother transition for all children involved. Dr. Hurst highlights the delicate balance required when blending families, especially when introducing a new child into an existing family structure. The conversation is sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes, making the complexities of birth order feel relatable and understandable. Listeners will find themselves not only entertained but also equipped with valuable knowledge about family dynamics. This episode is perfect for parents, caregivers, or anyone interested in the psychological aspects of family life. It's a delightful mix of education and entertainment that challenges us to consider how our family roles shape our identities and relationships. So, if you're ready to rethink your own family dynamics, tune in for some enlightening insights and a few laughs along the way!Takeaways:In blended families, understanding birth order is crucial for smooth transitions and relationships.When adopting, it's best to maintain the birth order to prevent potential conflicts between siblings.Double birth orders can create unique personality traits that impact a child's behavior in a household.Children from foster care may have complex birth order histories that affect their adjustments in new homes.Links referenced in this episode:mybirthorder.comfromfoster2forever.com

Josh Bandoch published a book on persuasion, influence, and leadership: How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art and Science of Persuasion. I wish I'd had this book decades ago. It handles myths many people hold about persuasion that hold people back, then builds up the skills and theory to influence and persuade people effectively.It compiles many essential building blocks of persuasion and influence into one place.We talked about it at length in this episode. I recommend it, and would if I didn't know Josh B. In fact, our shared passion for learning, teaching, and coaching how to lead is a major piece of what connects us.From his book page:Life is about getting what you want. When you're negotiating a salary, buying a house, or talking politics with your uncle at Thanksgiving dinner, you're always after the best outcome.Learn from an expert how to get what you want in every situation—no matter who you're talking to.Your ability to get what you want depends upon your ability to persuade. Unfortunately, the way most people approach persuasion has the opposite effect: we double down on our own perspective and cite tons of facts to make our point—or even try to strong-arm people into giving in. None of this is persuasive. In reality, it pushes people away from us, making it hard or even impossible to get what we want.Persuasion expert Joshua Bandoch has spent over a decade uncovering the secrets of persuasion. He's mined psychology, neuroscience, economics, public policy, and history for cutting-edge techniques that actually work—and he's used them in speeches written for senior government officials, national leaders, business executives, and dozens of his own talks to audiences around the world.How to Get What You Want combines Bandoch's groundbreaking research with practical experience persuading at the highest levels to give you a fresh, surprisingly simple approach that will get you what you want and need when it matters by:Adopting the persuader's mindsetLearning proven techniques for making the most persuasive emotional and logical appealsUnlocking the secret formula for memorable and motivating storiesTapping into the power of tone, body language, and other subconscious signalsHow to Get What You Want teaches you how to navigate any political, professional, or personal situation more effectively to get optimal results each and every day.Josh's home pageHis book page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Christian women in leadership, it is important to alleviate burnout. When you do, you open the door for peace of mind, healthier relationships, and a closer relationship to Christ. Christian women in leadership who experience anxiety often feel the need for control, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and even avoidance. These can lead to burnout. For overall health and wellness, it is crucial to alleviate burnout. Faith and Leadership: A Seamless Integration Faith isn't just for Sundays. It's about integrating your beliefs into every aspect of your life, especially in leadership roles at work and home. Understanding the Dynamics of Burnout Burnout doesn't happen overnight. It develops subtly, starting with chronic stress and progressing if not managed properly. I Aligning Body, Mind, and Spirit To alleviate burnout, it's crucial to align your body, mind, and spirit. Building Capacity and Setting Boundaries Capacity isn't just resilience; it involves setting boundaries and understanding personal limits. Co-Creation with God Faith is a powerful tool for increasing capacity. Navigating Secular Environments with Faith In secular work environments, openly expressing faith might be challenging. However, actions often speak louder than words. The Role of Community and Support Systems No one should face burnout alone. Harnessing the Power of the Holy Spirit Let the Holy Spirit guide you in your leadership journey. Practical Tools for Daily Renewal Incorporate daily practices that nourish your soul and prevent burnout. A Compassionate Approach to Leadership Incorporating Christian values into leadership roles doesn't just benefit you; it positively impacts your team and community. Website for Dr. Ioana Popa Renewal Template Read the full show notes and access all links. Additional Resources Do You Believe Your Self-Talk? Healing Starts Beyond the Brain. How to Set Boundaries. Every Relationship Needs Them. Why Are You People-Pleasing? Adopting the Holy Pause to Stop Overreacting Links for You, Me, and Anxiety: Parent Book Teen Book Additional Resources Schedule a free consultation discovery call with Robyn. Download the free eBook: Alleviate Anxiety by Developing Healthy Habits for a Healthy Mind

The inaugural International Wellness Day has been celebrated on April 15, after Nepal's proposal to start the day was officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly last month. Nepal correspondent Pratichya Dulal spoke with Bishow Parajuli, a former UN Resident Coordinator/Resident Representative for Myanmar and Zimbabwe, about its significance. - अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय आरोग्य दिवस सम्बन्धी नेपालद्वारा प्रस्तुत प्रस्ताव संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घले पारित गरेको छ। हरेक वर्ष एप्रिल १५ का दिन आरोग्य दिवस मनाउने भनी नेपालले गरेको प्रस्तावलाई संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घको महासभाले अघिल्लो महिना पारित गरेको हो। यसरी संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घको महासभाबाट प्रस्ताव पारित हुनु नेपालका लागि कत्तिको महत्त्वपूर्ण विषय हो त? नेपाल संवाददाता प्रतीक्षा दुलालले संयुक्त राष्ट्र सङ्घ अन्तर्गत जिम्बाब्वे, म्यानमार जस्ता देशमा आवासीय संयोजक भएर काम गरिसकेका विश्व पराजुलीसँग गरेको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-forty-eighth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by MAJ Amy Beatty, the Task Force Executive Officer Observer-Coach-Trainer from Task Force Sustainment (Division Sustainment Support Battalion / Light Support Battalion) on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are CPT Cody Kindle and CPT Blake Walker. CPT Kindle the S-4 Sustainment Planner for JRTC's Plans / Exercise Maneuver Control Task Force. CPT Walker is the Light Sustainment Battalion's Senior Maintenance Chief OCT from Task Force Sustainment (DSSB / LSB).   This episode focuses on maintenance operations within a brigade combat team (BCT), emphasizing that maintenance is fundamentally a planning and leadership problem, not just a technical function. The discussion breaks maintenance into two core challenges—scheduled services and unscheduled repairs—and highlights the importance of aggressively planning and forecasting both. Units that succeed treat maintenance with the same priority as training events, building detailed service schedules months in advance and integrating them with the training calendar. Leaders stress the importance of visualization tools, troop-to-task alignment, and routine synchronization through maintenance meetings to ensure effort is focused on what matters most. Ultimately, maintenance is framed as a key enabler of maneuver—units may be ready to shoot, but without disciplined maintenance, they are not ready to move.   The episode also highlights common friction points, particularly at the company and forward support company level, where competing priorities, lack of forecasting, and reactive habits degrade readiness over time. Units often arrive at training already behind due to poor home-station maintenance, compounded by challenges during RSOI such as unplanned recovery operations and lack of integration with enabler units. Best practices include planning services 6–12 months out, deliberately creating white space to absorb unscheduled maintenance, and even “scheduling the unscheduled” by forecasting parts arrival and aligning repair timelines. The importance of daily leader presence in the motor pool, effective QA/QC by NCOs, and early coordination with attached units for parts, personnel, and systems access are reinforced. Units that take ownership of maintenance as a continuous, proactive process—not a last-minute requirement—generate significantly higher combat power and readiness in the field.   Part of S05 “Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids, Batteries, Water, & Fuel” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast.   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Key Account Management (KAM) isn't just about maintaining relationships and securing renewals. Today's business environment demands a new approach—one rooted in strategic growth, deep customer understanding, and proactive leadership. I sit down with Alex Raymond, founder of Amplify, author of "The Growth Department," and leading expert in account management and client engagement, to explore what sets world-class key account managers apart and how organizations can improve their KAM strategies. We discuss how to define and segment key accounts, ways to align strategies with customer objectives, and the best way to access senior decision-makers through stakeholder mapping. Alex also shares his top dos and don'ts for effective account management and shares a real-world example illustrating relentless curiosity and how it leads to strategic growth.   Outline of This Episode [00:00] Mindset, relationships, and strategic focus in key account management [01:38] Power law versus Pareto principle in account management  [03:10] Differences in skill sets and approaches—hunters vs. farmers [04:34] Understanding customer goals and challenges [07:07] Risks of communicating only with lower-level stakeholders  [09:25] Adopting a growth rather than a support mentality  [15:37] Key questions for impactful account plans  [21:09] A real-world example of growing a strategic account Clear Segmentation in Key Accounts Too many companies default to the assumption that their largest customers are automatically "key accounts." However, identifying key accounts digs deeper, weighing not just current size but growth potential, strategic alignment, and the strength of mutual commitment. By focusing on the 10–20% of accounts that generate 80–90% of results, companies can use the power law to prioritize resources and attention where they matter most.   The Hunter–Farmer Divide: Why Role Specialization Matters One of the most common mistakes in account management is assuming that the same employee can seamlessly transition from a new-business "hunter" to a relationship-building "farmer." These roles require fundamentally different skillsets and mindsets. Hunters sell a compelling vision of the future; farmers deliver sustained value, focusing on whether customers are realizing the promised benefits, moving closer to their objectives, and overcoming real-world obstacles. Recognizing this distinction helps organizations assign the right people to the right roles and ensures that post-sale relationships receive the expertise and attention they deserve.   A Customer-Centric Key Account Strategy Building a strategy that aligns with customer objectives requires more than guesswork—it demands insight direct from the source. Often account managers neglect the most obvious step: talking to the customer. Alex recommends structured conversations to uncover not just stated goals but underlying drivers, ongoing initiatives, and pressing challenges. Supporting techniques like SWOT analysis or internal research can help, but nothing replaces genuine, curiosity-driven dialogue.   Unlocking Stakeholder Access and Mapping Relationships Strong, resilient relationships create the safety net for account success. Alex points out two major risks: having too few contacts and being confined to lower levels of the customer's organization. Effective stakeholder mapping means expanding both breadth and depth, forging connections at all relevant levels, especially with the most senior decision-makers. When you target strategic issues, you naturally gain access to those with broader authority and larger budgets.   Making Account Plans Living Documents Too often, account plans become static corporate theater, written once and forgotten. Alex suggests moving to agile, actionable plans that center on high-impact questions: What big problems are we solving? What assumptions need validation? What specific results are we driving? Practical, concise account plans, not cumbersome spreadsheets, help teams stay aligned and responsive. Key account management today is about more than retention; it is strategic, consultative, and growth-oriented. By segmenting strategically, specializing roles, practicing curiosity, leveraging the right tools, and living the owner's mindset, organizations can turn KAM into a true engine for business success.   Resources & People Mentioned The Growth Department by Alex Raymond Account Management Secrets Podcast  Sales Reinvented Episode 233: Connie Kadansky    Connect with Alex Raymond Alex Raymond on LinkedIn    Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

Discover how aging can be a new chapter of empowerment and entrepreneurial success. Join host Nancy Griffin and guest Jeanette Anderson, founder of Maturepreneur World, as they explore the opportunities, challenges, and mindset shifts needed for older adults to thrive as entrepreneurs.About JannetteJannette is the bold, brilliant force behind  Maturepreneur  World, where 55 plus isn't a finish line—it's a launchpad. Her mission? To make “retirement” the new dirty word, and elevate the undervalued wisdom workforce who are #NotDoneByALongshot into the global economic powerhouse we truly are!  She's the business expansionist, the Why Whisperer, and a master at getting the four inches between your ears working so your business can work! Her transformational Clarity Compass--Create Purpose and Profit After 55 workshop, "What's Next?" expert coaching and Next Chapter Launchpad program are designed to make you visible, financially viable, and valued.She shows Maturepreneurs how to rewrite what success looks like after 55 so you can step off the sidelines and take the helm of your own purpose-fueled, profitable ventures.Why? Because she knows that age doesn't make you obsolete—it makes you unstoppable!Key TakeawaysWe've been sold a myth: that life follows a fixed script—go to school, get a job, climb the corporate ladder, get married, have 2.5 kids and a white picket fence, work until 65, retire, and then quietly fade into thebackground until life ends.There's a growing poverty crisis among older adults—about 65% of North Americans can't afford to retire. It's no surprise, then, that Boomers and Gen Xers are becoming the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs.One in four people report feeling lonely—and say it'simpacting their mental health. The rates are even higher among older adults andsolopreneurs.Finding our “why” is essential for effective marketing and standing out in a crowded marketplace—because people don't buy what you do; they buy why you do it.Adopting a growth mindset over a fixed one is a choice. Pay attention to your beliefs, question whether they truly serve you, and choose to tell a more empowering story.Build your business around your life—not your life around your business. Who do you want to be? What difference do you want to make in the world? What kind of lifestyle do you want to create? What truly lights you up?

Brent Daniels pulls back the curtain on his exact journey from hitting absolute rock bottom to becoming a 7-figure real estate CEO. Starting in 2011 with a 415 credit score, a $742,000 judgment, and living off $360 rental commissions from Craigslist, Brent shares the gritty reality of what it actually takes to succeed.Listen in as Brent breaks down his evolution through the phases of success, from grinding through "Hustle Season" seven days a week to finding his "money man" and unlocking 100% transactional funding. Tune in, take notes, and learn how to cross the bridge from faith to fact! Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode (1:00) Brent's 2011 rock bottom which was 415 credit score and a $742,000 legal judgment (2:33) Hustling for $360 rental commissions and surviving on Circle K pizza (3:32) Door knocking, finding ugly houses, and discovering assignments(5:23) Meeting the "money man" to unlock 100% transactional funding(6:38) The harsh reality of "Hustle Season" and why it's a mandatory rite of passage(9:56) Scaling from $12k to $50k assignment fees by rapidly expanding a cash buyer database(11:53) Adopting the "Deal Finder, Not Deal Creator" mindset(18:46) The CEO phase: Replacing yourself with better talent to focus strictly on rainmaking(19:48) The 5 proven steps to go from completely broke to building a scalable business(20:44) The deadly trap of lifestyle creep and why staying humble is the key to consistency(23:54) How to identify your true tribe based on the two questions they ask you----------Resources:CraigslistLinkedInChatGPTTTP Coaching ProgramFollow Nicco here or call him at: (314) 702 - 3313To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

This week's topics: • Drake v Kendrick discography • More AI intro themes • Panicking or thriving under pressure • Is trauma relative • Soft parenting v harsh parenting • Smacking children • Looking after other people's children • Adopting v biological, can you love them the same • AITA for not telling my family that my child is biologically mine • #StavrosSays : Chef [https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70297087?source=35&fromWatch=true] Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

In this episode of The Cookbook, host Ira Gold Fetter speaks with Paula Yost—a lawyer, entrepreneur, and author of the groundbreaking new book, Tumbleweeds. Paula shares the raw and inspiring journey of adopting her daughter Tanya from foster care and the relentless legal battles she fought to hold the educational system accountable. This conversation explores the intersection of legal expertise, maternal instinct, and the necessity of systemic change for vulnerable children. Key Takeaways: The Power of Legal Advocacy: Paula discusses how her background as a lawyer allowed her to navigate the complexities of foster care and school board litigation that most parents find inaccessible. Challenging Educational Injustice: A look into why Paula chose to sue the school system to protect her son and ensure he received the support he was legally entitled to. Foster Care Adoption Realities: Insights into the process of adopting an older child (age 7) and the long-term commitment required to be their permanent advocate. The "Tumbleweeds" Catharsis: How writing became a tool for processing the anger caused by systemic failures and a way to provide a voice for the voiceless. Intuition Over Judgment: Using personal anecdotes, including Ira's history with homelessness, the duo discusses why you should never judge a person's potential based on their current circumstances. Guest Links & Resources: Website: PaulaYost.com Book: Tumbleweeds (Available on Amazon and major retailers) Legal Practice: countrylawshack.com If this story moved you, please like this video, subscribe to The Cookbook, and share this episode with a parent or advocate who needs to hear it. Leave a comment below: What is one way you've had to be "fierce" for someone you love? Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Paula Yost 03:27 - The Inspiration Behind "Tumbleweeds" 05:26 - Adopting from Foster Care 10:39 - Balancing Law Practice and Flower Farming 16:53 - Suing Schools for Special Needs Rights 31:19 - Ira's Journey: From Homelessness to Success 37:50 - Why You Shouldn't Judge a Book by Its Cover 48:40 - Systemic Issues in Education and Literacy 53:53 - The Importance of Parental Support 59:59 - Final Thoughts & Resources

12. HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Policy and the Risks of Stagflation GUEST: John Cochrane SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve is adopting a "wait and see" approach to the current oil shock. Cochrane warns against repeating 1970s mistakes, such as credit controls or failing to act decisively against inflation. (12)1935 KHURMA KARIN

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Send us Fan MailIn this solocast, On Top of PR host Jason Mudd dives into why most press releases fail and how to craft news releases that capture attention, clicks, and engagement.Five things you'll learn from this episode:1. Five reasons your news release isn't getting coverage2. Understanding the move from “press releases” to news releases3. Common mistakes that cause press releases to be ignored4. How to write headlines and content that attract attention and clicks5. Adopting an audience-first mindset to make your news releases effective Quotables“A journalist or reader is asking, ‘Why should I care?' ‘Why now?' and ‘Why does this matter now?' And if you don't answer that in the first few lines of your pitch or your news release, you lose that audience.” — @jasonmudd9“Safe content doesn't get shared; it gets ignored.” — @jasonmudd9“Your content now competes in search, AI, and social feeds. Structure matters. You need clear headlines, direct language, and answer-driven content.” — @jasonmudd9“Shift your mindset from ‘What do we want to announce?' to ‘What would someone care [about], click, and share?' Define your audience, validate your angle with data, and write like a journalist.” — @jasonmudd9“Coverage isn't requested; it's earned. It starts with how you think about the story before writing.” — @jasonmudd9If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to share it with a colleague or friend. You may also support us through Buy Me a Coffee or by leaving us a quick podcast review.Guest's contact info and resources:Jason Mudd on XJason Mudd on LinkedInListen to more episodes of the On Top of PR podcast.Find out more about Axia Public Relations.Axia Public Relations resources1:1 consultations and training with Axia10 2026 press release tips marketers aren't going to likeAdditional Resources:What's the difference between press releases and public relations?What's the difference between newswire and press release distribution wire agencies?How press releases are powering generative engine optimization and answer engine optimization3 elements of an effective news releaseSupport the showOn Top of PR is produced by Axia Public Relations, named by Forbes as one of America's Best PR Agencies. Axia is an expert PR firm for national brands.On Top of PR is sponsored by ReviewMaxer, the platform for monitoring, improving, and promoting online customer reviews.

Adopting and adapting to new technologies is part of the human experience. For our segment Bay Poets, poet Larry Dorsey Jr. explores the blurred lines between living life and capturing its moments through technology, Here he is reading his poem, "Your Mind Can't Tell the Difference.” 

In this episode, Axel welcomes back Peter Lohmann of RL Property Management for his third appearance on the podcast for another tactical episode. Peter actively operates a 750-unit property management company out of Columbus, Ohio, and brings a systems-thinker's perspective (rooted in his background as an electrical engineer) to everything from lease renewals to AI adoption.Peter and Axel's discussion dive into maximizing renewal rates, why the move-in experience is the single greatest predictor of whether a tenant renews, and how to think about offering flexible lease terms to optimize your leasing cycle. From there, the conversation shifts to artificial intelligence — not the hype, but the practical framework for deciding where AI actually belongs in your business. Peter shares a live example of using AI agents to generate property management leads by monitoring competitor listings in real time.Peter also shares three PM industry trends he's watching closely for the rest of 2026, including how AI search is replacing Google for property manager discovery — and why that should be on every PM business owner's radar now.This episode is essential listening for property managers, asset managers, and multifamily investors who want actionable frameworks for renewals, AI adoption, and staying ahead of where the industry is heading.Join us as we dive into:Peter's background as an electrical engineer turned property management company founder and how RL Property Management grew to 750 unitsThe Theory of Constraints framework — and why identifying your one bottleneck is more valuable than chasing every shiny AI toolRL Property Management's shift from a departmental org structure to a pod-hybrid model — and the early results from giving owners a single point of contactWhy renewal decisions are largely made within the first 72 hours of move-in, and how the "No Meld 90" philosophy drives renewal ratesThe role of hotel-clean standards, functional units, and seamless move-in experiences in long-term tenant retentionHow offering staggered and multi-year lease terms can optimize your leasing calendar and reduce winter vacancy exposureHow Peter is using AI agents (OpenClaw) to monitor competitor listings, identify stale rentals, and auto-build a prospecting list with owner contact infoThree 2026 PM trends: AI search replacing Google for PM discovery, the rise of community-based learning (like Crane), and what the 2026 PM Trends Report is revealing about how rental owners are finding property managersConnect with Peter Lohmann:Subscribe to his newsletter at peterlohmann.com Join or get on the waitlist for Crane at joincrane.co and check out RL Property Management which is based in Columbus, OhioAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

5. Power Struggles and the Rise of the Formidable Cleopatras As the Ptolemaic dynasty entered its decline, the family turned inward, adopting the Egyptian tradition of sibling marriage to consolidate power—a practice taboo in the Greek world. This era saw the rise of influential royal women, starting with Cleopatra I, a Seleucid princess who stabilized the kingdom through political astuteness. Her successor, Cleopatra III, became a "force of nature," maneuvering through civil wars and family feuds with absolute conviction in her right to rule. Meanwhile, Rome began watching Egypt closely, primarily interested in its legendary wealth and role as a critical supplier of grain. (5)MINOAN

Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.

Knowing that we will encounter criticism, we must work to always respond more like Christ, enlisting, powerful, and wise resources that God provides us.