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It's been a major summer for sports, from the World Cup to the Knicks winning and even the Tour de France, for those who care. Now, the US Open is here, and The Run-Through co-host Nicole Phelps and Senior Editor (and big tennis fan) Corey Seymour had a chance to chat with world champion Aryna Sabalenka at the Gucci Fifth Avenue store during a live taping on Monday night, just a week ahead of the official start of the tournament. “There's been a lot of ups and downs. I would say that I started the season really well, on a strong note. But then, something went really off the hill, but I'm getting back on track. I'm working really hard to hopefully win the US Open for the third time,” Aryna told the hosts, reflecting on how the season has gone so far. Since her last US Open win, Aryna has had plenty of major life events. On top of winning the Grand Slam title last year and maintaining her ranking as the world's No. 1 player for 90 consecutive weeks, she got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, while wearing a pair of jeans (they were beautiful, she noted) and a plain white T-shirt. “I was crying for a little moment because I looked ugly. I was unprepared. Girls will understand that, you know?” Then there was the puppy. Adopting a dog was a deal she made with herself that was dependent on winning the US Open last year. When asked what she might get this time if she wins, she said: “I mean, Ash [her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel] needs a friend, so it's probably gonna be the same.” Also on today's episode, Nicole and Chloe chat about the sad deaths of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry and reflect on their favorite works by both artists. They also discuss Vogue's Casa Magazines pop-up, where Chloe indulged in horchata popsicles and hung out with Kaia Gerber and Homer Gere as they signed copies of the September Issue. This episode of The Run-Through is presented by Gucci. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Cashflow Project Podcast! This episode explores one of multifamily real estate's biggest challenges: rising insurance costs. We dive into group captive insurance—an innovative model that lets owners share risk, gain greater control, and potentially turn insurance from a major expense into a profit center. Tune in to learn how these structures work, who can benefit, and how alternative insurance strategies can improve your bottom line. [00:00] Getting into insurance by accident [05:56] Pivoting to real estate insurance [09:05] Corporate mutual insurance explained [13:20] Understanding Reinsurance and Underwriting Profit [17:17] Aligning interests for private business [19:04] Joining a real estate insurance collective [22:30] Evaluating real estate operators [26:03] Stabilizing insurance costs long-term [29:23] Adopting a systems thinking approach [33:14] Reflecting on personal growth choices [36:18] Managing insurance and taxes Connect with Nicolas Lares! Website LinkedIn Instagram Connect with The Cashflow Project! Website LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben, back in Oklahoma for a few days before returning (finally) to my overseas home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Email me with any questions, comments, or complaints: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Finally, check out my personal landing page PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, including our missions website, substack, books, and more… Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. (Here you’ll find some free PDF books by Richard Wurmbrand: https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.org/) Help Bring Pastor John Cao Home https://revelationmedia.com/bringcaohome Help Us Equip and Encourage China’s Persecuted Church First, please pray for these Chinese leaders! Not only do they risk their lives to preach the Gospel within Communist China, but they also risk their freedom just to receive training that we easily take for granted. Pray that God would protect them, provide for them, equip them, and prepare them to continue serving faithfully in one of the most difficult mission fields on earth. Second, help sponsor a Chinese pastor and send him to one of these two Great Commission Conferences for the Chinese Church! The need is roughly $1k per attendee, and we are expecting 60 total. Nearly $45k has already been raised, which leaves about $15k to go. One final thought: whoever gives to wholly “sponsor” one Chinese missionary, I will personally greet them on your behalf and provide you with their name (or nickname), and general location of ministry within China, so you can continue to “adopt” them in prayer for going forward. Online donations can be made via the giving link at MCI3.org (https://givebutter.com/missioncatalyst). Checks can be sent to: Mission Catalyst / PO Box 73047 / Houston, TX 77272 (Memo: China) If you have any questions or would like to confirm your sponsorship or “adoption” of a Chinese missionary, feel free to email (bfwesten AT gmail dot com) anytime or donate directly at: MCI3.org Pray for China Cities of the Week (Aug 17-23): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-aug-17-23-2026 Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle four powerful questions in this week's Ask Me Anything, covering stepfatherhood, confidence versus arrogance, addiction and sobriety, and the challenge of coaching your own child. They discuss why a biological father and a dad aren't necessarily the same thing, how confidence is earned, why temptation may never completely disappear, and how fathers can balance high standards with grace. Ryan also gets candid about a time he pushed a young athlete too hard and reflects on what truly matters when raising and leading children. The episode closes with an invitation to the upcoming Order of Man War Room.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 00:37 - Wholesome Segment: Guns and Shooting 09:54 - Viewer Questions Begin 10:17 - Stepfatherhood and the Meaning of "Dad" 19:08 - Confidence vs. Arrogance 26:06 - Sobriety, Temptation and Addiction 35:26 - Coaching Your Own Child 46:13 - War Room Invitation and Closing   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

Are you struggling with low energy, poor performance, or constant fatigue without knowing the true root cause?Testosterone levels are deeply personal, and fixing the balance takes far more than just chasing a single number or relying on temporary quick fixes. In this episode, discover the science-backed, natural routines that optimize your drive, improve your sleep, and protect your long-term health from the inside out.Tune in now to uncover the exact steps to reclaim your vitality!--------------Key TakeawaysPersonalized hormone levels depend on genetics rather than a single universal number.Reducing stress lowers cortisol levels and naturally helps optimize hormone balance.Sleeping seven hours nightly between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. supports natural testosterone production.Adopting a Mediterranean diet can significantly raise natural hormone levels while reducing inflammation.Performing high-intensity interval exercise for 30 minutes four times weekly improves overall drive.Quitting smoking and vaping protects penile blood vessels and improves circulatory health.Erectile difficulties often serve as an early warning sign for underlying cardiovascular issues.Addressing root lifestyle factors provides a sustainable solution rather than relying on quick-fix medications.Delayed ejaculation can stem from enlarged prostate issues, hormonal imbalances, or underlying stress.Comprehensive bloodwork and hormone testing help identify the true cause of sexual health challenges.--------------Resources mentioned:Modern Man CribMediterranean DietGood Morning Wood SmoothieRenew with Dr. Anne--------------Curious about how you can boost your bedroom game and build lasting confidence? Check out the course at getwoodnow.com and start your journey to feeling like yourself again!--------------If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more and get more tips, subscribe to The Modern Man newsletter for exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! https://dranne.co/themodernman--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://truongrehab.com/low-testosterone-erectile-dysfunction-natural-treatment--------------Want to regain control of your sex life? It's time to reverse the effects of ED on your life. Join the Modern Man Club and embark on your journey to complete recovery and community.--------------Reveal the FREE treatment most men ignore that solves thousands of erectile dysfunction cases every year, plus the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid if you want to say goodbye to your ED. Uncover it all in my free eBook, available to download now.https://dranne.co/ebook

Wasim Osman: How Agile Teams Can Start Adopting AI in Software Development Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "It's like my own software has a voice now. It's telling me—okay, you're going to build me like this? Have you considered this?" - Wasim Osman   Wasim's biggest current challenge is one nearly every team shares: how AI is reshaping software development. He sees a clear split—developers rapidly adopting AI-driven development, and others "not downright rejecting it, but still taking their time." His warning is blunt: even when AI hallucinates and generates garbage code, it lets you deliver an order of magnitude faster, and the quality is only going to improve. The early adopters are heading somewhere the late adopters won't be able to reach. In practice, the resistance shows up as questions no one can answer: if I used to get every requirement nailed down before writing code by hand, what do I do with AI—just ask it for a one-liner and hope? Leadership often can't help, because they lack AI experience themselves. At Orkestra SCS, the head of engineering did holistic research into how companies (like AWS, with its AI-Driven Development Lifecycle) are reshaping the process, documented it, and shared it with every team. Feedback sessions and hands-on experiments followed, until they built a tailored version that fit how they actually work. The mindset shift that unlocked it: treat AI as a partner. Wasim describes his software "having a voice"—asking him questions he'd never think of, the way a pair-programming partner would, so the team explores the solution space instead of guessing at it.   Self-reflection Question: Is your team treating AI as a threat to write around, or as a pair-programming partner that surfaces the blind spots you'd never find alone?   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Welcome back to the show. If you're a Christian woman who feels like you're not qualified for what's in front of you, whether that's a health struggle, a calling, or just getting through today, this episode is for you. I recently learned about missionary Gladys Aylward through our homeschool curriculum, and her story stopped me in my tracks. She was rejected. She faced trial after trial. And she kept going back anyway, because serving was the desire God had placed in her heart. In this episode, I walk through her story and connect it to two truths I've been holding onto: God goes with us through our trials, and He gives us the desires of our hearts when we delight in Him. If you're in a season of exhaustion, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, and you're looking for a faith-based lens to make sense of it, this one's for you. Rejected, But Not Finished Gladys Aylward wasn't the "qualified" candidate. A missionary society turned her down. Instead of giving up, she cleaned houses to save money for a one-way train ticket to China. Her journey was interrupted by war, arrest, and danger before she even arrived. She kept going anyway. Trial After Trial in China Once in China, Gladys took over an inn, became a foot inspector during the era of foot binding, and stopped a prison riot, all while sharing the gospel. She began adopting children, eventually caring for 94 of them during the Japanese invasion of China in World War II. She led those children on a two-week journey on foot across the mountains to safety, with none of them falling sick or dying along the way. Where Faith and Endurance Meet Holistic Health What strikes me most about her story isn't that she avoided hardship. It's that God stayed present with her through every bit of it. That's a pattern I see in the women I work with too: healing rarely means the trial disappears. It means learning to walk through it with your body, mind, and faith aligned instead of working against each other. Two Scriptures Worth Sitting With Joshua 1:9 reminds us that God commands us to be strong and courageous because He is with us wherever we go. Psalm 37:4 reminds us that when we delight ourselves in the Lord, He gives us the desires of our hearts. Gladys's life is a picture of both: she was never spared hardship, but she was never without God's presence in it, and her God-given desire to serve carried her through it. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 – Introduction: feeling unqualified and going anyway 00:25 – How the podcast host discovered Gladys Aylward's story through homeschool curriculum 00:53 – Rejected by a missionary society, then saving for a one-way ticket to China 01:22 – War, arrest, and danger on the journey to China 02:20 – Taking over the inn and becoming a foot inspector 03:49 – Stopping a prison riot 04:47 – Adopting children during the Japanese invasion 06:14 – Leading 94 children on foot across the mountains 09:33 – Reflecting on Joshua 1:9 10:03 – Reflecting on Psalm 37:4 and the desires of our hearts 11:55 – Trusting that God withholds nothing good from us (Romans 8:28) Key Takeaways Feeling unqualified isn't a disqualifier. God works through willing hearts, not perfect résumés. Trials don't mean God has left. Scripture promises His presence through them, not exemption from them. The desires God places in your heart are worth paying attention to, even when the path to them is hard. True endurance, whether in faith, health, or calling, comes from staying aligned with God rather than gritting through alone. Healing and growth are rarely instant. They're a process worth walking through with support, not in isolation. Your Next Step, If You're Ready If you're a Christian woman who's exhausted, maybe you feel dismissed by conventional medicine, and you're ready to get to the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, I'd love to talk with you. As an RN with a background inside the pharmaceutical industry, I help women approach exhaustion and autoimmune struggles through a whole-person, faith-rooted approach to holistic health. I'm currently offering a free 15-minute Introductory Call. If you're ready to stop waiting and take a real next step, book your call at herholistichealing.com/call. I don't know how long I'll be offering these calls, so if you're interested, I'd encourage you to grab a spot soon.

Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assault impossibly risky for Beijing. While Japan's official documents avoid explicitly naming Taiwan to prevent escalation, its leadership views a conflict as a survival-endangering situation. China's attempts to annex portions of the Western Pacific as domestic waters pose a direct threat to the global economy. Persistent deterrence remains essential, as the Chinese military currently lacks high-end operational experience and faces leadership purges. (10)

  Host: Dan Panetti   What is the “main thing” that you should be focused on and working toward at each stage of your life - as a young man, as a husband, father, employee? I thought about each stage and came up with the following words:   Young man - growth Employee - integrity Marriage - love Parenthood - model the way, “follow me”   Also, guys, one great way for you to mature is to take your eyes off your own needs, wants and desires, and to look to SERVE others (yes, sounds a lot like Scripture and Zig Ziglar!). Dr. Jason Snyder taught on this at Prestonwood - check out his sermon Adopting the Posture of Jesus.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Third-generation cattle producer Tom Lahey always knew he wanted to return home to the family farm near Goondiwindi. But after working across Western Australia and travelling through the United States to visit some of the world's leading regenerative ranches, he came back with a different perspective on what the future of Australian grazing could look like.Rather than chasing quick wins, Tom has focused on building a more resilient business by improving soil health, measuring grazing performance and making better decisions with data. Over the past five years, AgriWebb has become a central part of that journey, helping the family move from relying on notebooks and memory to having real-time information that supports day-to-day management and long-term planning.In this episode, Tom shares how travel reshaped his thinking, why healthy soil and healthy people go hand in hand, and how technology is helping his family make more confident decisions while creating a stronger future for the next generation.Key insights from the conversation:Growing up on a family cattle property near GoondiwindiHow travelling through the US changed his approach to grazing and soil healthBringing new ideas back into a multi-generational family businessWhy AgriWebb became the foundation for better decision-makingUsing grazing data to navigate dry seasons with confidenceHow technology supports carbon projects and tells the story behind farming practicesThe importance of measuring progress instead of relying on memoryWhy the future of farming will rely on connected technology and better dataBuilding a legacy focused on healthy soils, healthy businesses and healthy peopleChapters:00:00 Introduction to Tom Lahey and his farm journey00:28 Tom's background and family farm in Wyaga02:08 Growing up on the family farm and passion for farming04:56 Adopting a progressive mindset in agriculture06:53 Experience in Western Australia and genetic improvements07:35 Trip to the US and insights into regenerative ranching09:42 Soil health, environment, and profitability11:30 Implementing grazing techniques post-US trip13:20 Using AgriWebb for farm management and decision making17:52 Integrating data and technology in farm operations20:26 Evolution of farm management tools over five years22:38 Future plans for technology and farm legacy

The Regulatory Playbook for Global Cannabis Expansion: Cross-Border Compliance, Banking Access, and Legal Architecture with Juliana SalazarIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Juliana Salazar, an Attorney and Legal Counsel with Rudick Law Group, to examine the complex regulatory matrix governing international cannabis markets. Juliana, a Colombian-licensed attorney and international consultant operating at the intersection of North and Latin American legal frameworks, details how multi-jurisdictional operators can navigate shifting federal policies, overcome systemic banking barriers, and mitigate compliance risks. This conversation provides an essential, practical guide for cannabis founders, investors, and corporate advisors looking to translate complex legal jargon into actionable operational steps, structure cross-border trade partnerships, and leverage productized legal models to build sustainable, high-valuation enterprises.The Legal Infrastructure: Navigating Multi-Jurisdictional Regulations and Mitigating Cross-Border RisksThe primary bottleneck restricting growth for scaling cannabis enterprises is the sheer friction caused by fragmented, fast-changing regulatory frameworks that vary wildly across municipal, state, and international borders. Juliana Salazar explains that many operators make the costly mistake of blurring the legal lines between medical frameworks—which demand rigid pharmaceutical-grade quality controls and prescription oversight—and adult-use commercialization. In the United States, federal prohibition continues to create severe financial access challenges, forcing legitimate businesses to operate through complex banking workarounds, while international hubs like Colombia face strict export mandates regarding end-use product definitions. To expand safely, business leaders must establish proactive compliance architecture, documenting every financial transaction and supply chain touchpoint long before regulatory scrutiny occurs.Overcoming the traditional friction between corporate legal counsel and day-to-day operations requires a fundamental shift in how legal guidance is delivered to business leaders. Rather than overwhelming executives with dense, ambiguous statutory text, modern legal advisors must act as strategic translators, converting statutory requirements into clean, step-by-step operational checklists, clear employee SOPs, and predictable, productized legal packages. Adopting fixed-fee legal services allows emerging startups and established multi-state operators to eliminate unpredictable hourly billing, accurately forecast legal expenses, and secure ongoing compliance education without fearing cost overruns. This structured approach to legal risk management ensures that internal management tiers stay focused on execution while maintaining total alignment with local enforcement standards.Furthermore, capitalizing on emerging cross-border trade opportunities between Latin America, North America, and European markets demands a methodical, highly intentional approach to corporate growth. Fast-moving entrepreneurs frequently rush international partnerships without verifying that destination countries permit specific plant compounds or product formats, leading to seized shipments, canceled licenses, and severe capital loss. Successful cross-border expansion requires local legal expertise on both sides of the transaction to vet international partners, verify import/export documentation, and monitor federal rescheduling trends. When intentional, mindful decision-making, transparent financial governance, and productized legal architecture are synthesized into a single expansion strategy, cannabis executives remove systemic operational friction, safeguard their assets, and predictably increase enterprise equity.About Juliana SalazarJuliana Salazar is an Attorney, Legal Counsel at Rudick Law Group, and a prominent international legal consultant specializing in global cannabis compliance and cross-border transactions. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Juliana serves as the firm's first international counsel, bridging the gap between Latin American cultivation hubs and North American commercial markets. Drawing from an extensive background as a licensed attorney and entrepreneur, she specializes in translating complex international regulations into practical, accessible strategies for emerging startups and established multi-jurisdictional operators.About Rudick Law GroupRudick Law Group is an elite boutique law firm and legal advisory consultancy engineered to support high-growth businesses, investors, and operators within regulated industries, with a specialized focus on cannabis law. The firm offers comprehensive legal services spanning corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, cross-border trade strategies, and productized legal plans. Through transparent, fixed-fee solutions and deep industry expertise, Rudick Law Group enables business owners to mitigate legal exposure, streamline compliance workflows, and scale their enterprise valuation.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeRudick Law Group Official Website: rudicklawgroup.comJuliana Salazar on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/salazarbonettKey Episode HighlightsMedical vs. Adult-Use Legal Mechanics: Differentiating between strict medical compliance frameworks and adult-use regulations to ensure proper market entry.Cross-Border Trade Protocols: Navigating complex export and import mandates between Latin American producers, European importers, and North American distribution networks.Mitigating Federal Banking Obstacles: Implementing rigorous financial documentation systems to secure compliant banking relationships in federally restricted markets.Productized Legal Architecture: Utilizing fixed-fee legal plans to replace unpredictable hourly billing and provide accessible, ongoing compliance support.Translating Dense Legal Frameworks: Converting complex statutory mandates into actionable operational checklists and SOPs for frontline management teams.ConclusionThe conversation with Juliana Salazar underscores that thriving in the global cannabis sector requires an intentional balance of high-level regulatory strategy and practical operational execution. By standardizing internal compliance protocols, leveraging transparent legal structures, and taking a measured approach to international expansion, business leaders can transform a volatile, highly regulated operation into a resilient, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode, host Paige Hookway speaks with Valentina Ratner, Founder & CEO, AllSpice, all about adopting AI into your engineering workflow.

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In this episode, Sergiy Nesterenko (CEO @ Quilter) joins the pod to share how he turned a personal technical challenge into his own company, even before the market caught up. He shares his unique journey from SpaceX to Quilter and addresses common eng leader / founder challenges, including taking critical feedback to solve tough technical problems, knowing when your most important role is educating the market / customers, and choosing the right customers. Sergiy and Jerry also dissect insights into principles around building circuit boards, and common misconceptions around hiring top-tier talent, finding investors, and procuring customers as an early-stage company.   ABOUTSERGIY NESTERENKO Sergiy Nesterenko is the Founder and CEO of Quilter, the first physics-driven AI platform that fully automates PCB layout design. Under his leadership, Quilter has pioneered autonomous board design – creating the missing automation layer for hardware and compressing weeks-long layout cycles into hours. Backed by Index, Benchmark, Coatue, and Tony Fadell, Quilter is redefining what's possible in hardware development. Previously, Sergiy spent five years at SpaceX as a Senior Radiation Effects Engineer, building electronics for the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.   SHOW NOTES: Introducing Sergiy Nesterenko & the inspiration behind Quilter (1:43) Why now is the right time to tackle this technical challenge (3:37) The technology landscape during Quilter's early days (6:05) Sergiy's fundraising journey & key takeaways (8:26) The importance of adopting an evolutionary mindset (10:52) Early problems that Quilter aimed to solve (13:08) Navigating the balance between technical problems & consumer readiness (15:59) How negative feedback can lead to solving a key problem (18:34) Knowing which feedback to incorporate into product iterations (20:08) Lessons learned from choosing the wrong customers (27:33) First principles approach to circuit board building (29:31) Signals that it's the right time to tackle a hard technical challenge (34:04) Advantages to solving really hard problems & tackling entrepreneurship (36:32) Common misconceptions surrounding early phase companies (38:17) Sergiy's experience working with Eric @ Benchmark (39:46) Why investors like founders who spend time in the “idea maze” (42:19) Strategies for convincing high-profile talent to join your org early on (43:22) Rapid fire questions (45:10)   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.

Many tax firm owners struggle to charge what they are worth and find themselves trapped in low-fee compliance work. On this episode, host Michelle Weinstein welcomes Rachel Ratliff, owner and founder of Ratliff Accounting & Tax, to discuss strategies for firm growth and value-based pricing. Rachel shares how she doubled her practice revenue in a single year while taking her first work-free vacation. She breaks down the follow-up process that landed her a $50,000 client from a prospect who initially seemed like a "no." Adopting a CEO mindset and setting strict client boundaries allowed her to stop trading time for dollars. This interview details how shifting from transactional work to relationship-based selling empowers firm owners to command premium fees with confidence.

If you're wondering how to defer taxes and diversify wealth on your stock in a meaningful way, this episode is for you. Brett Swarts builds capital gains tax exit plans. He is a real estate investment advisor, podcaster, best-selling author, and a California multi-family broker, and the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and EXB Commercial Multi-Family Broker. Each year, he equips hundreds of millionaires and business professionals with the deferred sales trust tools to help solve capital gains tax deferral limitations. First, the conversation covers the basics of 1031 exchanges and Deferred Sales Trusts, including how they benefit SpaceX employees and support long-term wealth preservation. Next, it explores tax-saving strategies, the value of layering financial solutions, and how Brett uses DSTs to solve challenges like partnership dissolutions. Lastly, we unpack the power that passive income can unlock and what that might look like for you. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:Background on Brett Swarts.How Brett's business helps people create capital gains tax exit plans.The basics of a 1031 and Deferred Sales Trust.How this works for former or current SpaceX employees.Why this strategy is such a valuable option.Adopting a mindset of layering, sequencing, and compilation. Different strategies to offset income tax. Using a DST as a lifeline.How Brett provides smooth solutions to dissolving partnerships.The power of passive income. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Brett Swarts Brett Swarts on LinkedIn Brett Swarts on Instagram Capital Gains Tax Solutions Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group Invest SmartBreak of Day Capital Break of Day Capital InstagramBreak of Day Capital YouTubeGary Lipsky on LinkedIn

Today, I am pleased to welcome Edward Marshall, Founder and CEO of Presage Global, an intelligence-powered risk and business advisory firm serving C-suites and boards, family offices, and investors. Eddy is a family office insider and a leading family office researcher, advisor, and author. He is also a risk and threat management specialist, working with families to reduce their cyber, physical, financial, operational, and reputational risk profiles. Eddy is a member of the Advisory Board and co-heads the Family Office Initiative at the UHNW Institute. He co-authored the book, The Family Office: A Comprehensive Guide for Advisers, Practitioners, and Students. Prior to founding Presage Global, Eddy held leading family office roles at Dentons, Credit Suisse, Citibank, and Boston Private. Eddy has been in the family office industry for a while now and recently released a joint study with Nines on the state of the family office estate security. He shares his view on what's happening in the family office security space and what's changed in the past decade or so. Eddy provides a synthesis of the overall risk situation facing most family offices, explaining why family offices at risk and what are the major risks they face. He offers his thoughts on whether most family offices are being proactive or are reacting to risks only after a major threat or failure. Eddy talks about risk management as a cross-domain field and one practical tool he and his firm have put forth is the Ten Domains of Risk framework, which includes elaborate checklists for family offices across multiple risk areas. He describes the framework and shares how family office leaders can apply it in their everyday work. Eddy works with many family offices and as he looks across all these different cases he has assessed in the past few years, he summarizes the top three things he believes family offices can change to improve their risk management posture and capabilities. Enjoy this highly relevant conversation with a family office industry veteran and risk management expert serving UHNW families and their complex enterprises.

AI is moving fast — but is life science actually adopting it?In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore how artificial intelligence is being used across pharma and life sciences, and where progress is still cautious. Joined by Joe Luminiello, CEO of RCG Intel, we discuss the balance between speed and safety, innovation and regulation, and why human context still matters as much as algorithms.Cutting through the hype, this conversation asks not just whether the industry should use AI — but how to do it thoughtfully.

There is wisdom in taking well considered steps in your life and business. The trouble is that sometimes, when the best move is a big one, we can write it off as unwise or reckless. How can we overcome what holds us back from making the right big moves?  Well I am pleased to welcome back to the show someone who has lived out and navigated this problem. My friend and world renowned expert in communication and negotiation, Kwame Christian!  Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute. He is the author of two bestselling books: Finding Confidence in Conflict and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race He is a highly sought after keynote speaker and was a recent featured guest on the Mel Robbins Podcast. Kwame is dedicated to empowering others and has helped countless individuals overcome the fear, anxiety, and emotion often associated with difficult conversations through a branded framework called Compassionate Curiosity. As an attorney and mediator with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Public Policy, and a Juris Doctorate (Law Degree), Kwame brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to making difficult conversations easier.   We discuss: Big swings mentality and its impact on success The role of identity in behavior change Overcoming fear and limiting beliefs Practical strategies for habit formation The concept of strategic luck and positioning The importance of honesty and self-awareness Playing small is often rooted in limiting beliefs and fear. Adopting an identity-based approach can accelerate behavior change. Small, consistent actions lead to big ripple effects over time. Practicing identity shifts through experiments and reminders is effective. Embracing uncertainty and adaptability is crucial in a changing world. Links: www.kwamechristian.com   REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES!  Build a Stronger Coffee Shop: One Step at a Time Great coffee shops don't happen by accident. They are built by hiring the right people, training them well, and leading them with clarity and consistency. In this live three-part Summer Webinar Series, Chris Deferio shares the practical systems and coaching insights that have helped coffee businesses build stronger teams, healthier cultures, and more resilient operations. Each webinar includes: Live instruction and Q&A PDF workbook One hour of virtual consulting for each live attendee Lifetime access to the recording Register for the individual sessions that fit your current needs, or scroll down to save 20% on the complete Summer Webinar Series. REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES!    chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  

Highlights from the PER® CME activity "Cases and Conversations: Adopting New Treatment Strategies in Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia" — this podcast is not certified for credit. To participate in the full accredited activity and earn CME credit, use the link below.In this podcast, experts Gabriela Hobbs, MD; Rami Komrokji, MD; and Douglas A. Tremblay, MD; discuss the management of low-risk polycythemia vera (PV) based on the latest data.Earn CME credit by completing the full accredited activity (available through June 30, 2027): https://www.gotoper.com/courses/cases-and-conversations-adopting-new-treatment-strategies-in-polycythemia-vera-and-essential-thrombocythemia-fvrlThis podcast, including the narration, was developed by PER® (Physicians' Education Resource®, LLC) editorial staff from the full online CME activity developed with these faculty. The narration was voiced by a PER staff member or by an AI tool. The podcast contains no product advertising. The full activity is supported by an educational grant from Incyte Corporation.This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent clinical judgment of a health care professional. Faculty may discuss investigational or off-label uses; consult prescribing information for any products discussed.

At this year's Medtech MVP, a panel of industry experts explored how robotics are changing healthcare beyond the operating room. Robotic technologies are being deployed across inpatient care, rehabilitation, logistics, and remote patient support. Moderated by Virginia L. Giddings of Edwards Lifesciences, the panel includes Amanda Baumann of Stryker; Nir Goldenberg of Mayo Clinic Ventures; Kate Jackson Hobbs of Intuitive; and Maggie Nixon of Capstan Medical. Together they discuss the workforce, financial, and reimbursement considerations shaping adoption and how AI advancement will affect the future of robotics. Medtech Talk Links:  Cambridge Healthtech Institute   Medtech Talk  Medtech MVP Edwards Lifesciences: Edwards Lifesciences Stryker: Stryker Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic Intuitive: Intuitive  Capstan Medical: Captstan Medical  

Feeling like an outsider is far more common than most people admit—and that applies to men just as much as women, even if they don't always say it out loud. Our guest today, Alma Derricks, empowers adventurous leaders and global brands to uncover blind spots and think beyond conventional limits. Having worked with an impressive range of both traditional and creative companies, Alma brings deep insight into what it takes to grow through change. Even if you don't see yourself as an "adventurous leader," this conversation will challenge the insecure voice many of us need to unlearn, helping us embrace creative thinking, self-leadership, and the courage it takes to pivot successfully into what's next. More about Alma here: https://rev.la   Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/unlearning-insecure-thinking    Watch, then subscribe on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kJQvHa6yBTw  Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Alma Derricks 3:20 Slaloming through career disruptions 7:45 Contrasting Deloitte and Cirque du Soleil 1 2:10 Why established companies become risk averse 16:30 Unlearning the business school mindset 21:00 How to identify your unique superpowers 25:40 Transitioning from corporate to solo consulting 30:15 The art of selling value and solving problems 34:50 Managing insecurity in high stakes environments 39:20 Adopting an entrepreneurial scan of the market 43:40 Innovation versus invention in the age of AI 47:10 Final advice and how to start your next act 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 

What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time. Having supported this event since the beginning. We've witnessed firsthand how it has become Europe's largest legal technology conference, bringing together the people, ideas, and innovations transforming the legal industry. Across this special series, we'll be speaking with some of the world's leading legal professionals, founders, technologists, change makers to explore what's next for law. Because our mission remains the same. Inspiring legal minds, transforming legal futures. Let's get into it. Manuel Mesquita is the CEO of MM Legal, a legal tech consultancy focused on closing the gap between software and real-world implementation in law firms and legal departments. He believes the real challenge isn't just adopting AI, but getting teams aligned, open to change, and involved in shaping workflows so the technology actually delivers value. He also warns that legal departments and law firms are heading toward a pricing and service tension: if firms don't reduce costs and adapt, clients may bring more capabilities in-house.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Manuel discussing:- AI Strategy Mattering More Than Tools- Teams Needing a Mindset Change- Client Costs and Values Shifting- Talking to Clients About Shortcomings- Adapting Workflows for Real Efficiency.Connect with Manuel Mesquita here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-mesquita-93635314/

Last year, we chatted with Joe from hit YouTube channel Joe Is Hungry. Now that we have this fun new interview format show officially on the feed, I decided it was time to have him back on!00:00:00 Intro00:01:33 Joe's wife still plays games00:02:50 Why do gaming communities seem to gravitate toward Joe?00:08:10 Does Joe keep tabs on other food reviewers?00:11:50 What does attention from other channels do for Joe?00:13:18 How does Joe keep up with the algorithm and how does he engage with AI?00:17:20 TikTok monetization00:22:00 How does Joe deal with criticism online?00:25:00 A quick Georgia geography lesson & lamenting Whataburger going corporate00:28:35 Detour to talk about Cook Out & crowd control00:32:25 Joe's car setup and new technology00:35:10 Joe developing his stop motion animation skills00:41:15 Adopting new elements to avoid stagnation00:45:30 Joe's relationship with Shadow Joe00:47:20 Joe's spicy food tolerance00:50:10 Joe's relationship to aging and existing online00:51:20 Back to the TikTok algorithm & pricing00:54:18 Balancing creativity and growth metrics00:57:15 The brief shelf life of food reviews01:00:18 Is YouTube Joe's most physically taxing job yet?01:00:25 How Joe's local celebrity has impacted the work01:04:15 What is Joe eating when he's not eating fast food?01:06:25 Joe rails against Amazon; an ode to Micro Center01:13:10 Where does Joe see the channel in one year?01:18:05 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

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In this solo episode, Travis Chappell breaks down eye-opening stats from a five-year study on the daily habits that separate the wealthy from the poor. From credit score savvy to flossing and networking, he shares personal stories—like the time his truck's wheel fell off in Las Vegas—and actionable mindset shifts to level up your financial game. On this episode we talk about:   The massive gap in credit score awareness (72% wealthy vs. 5% poor) and Travis's wild credit drop after maxing a business card   Why the poor play the lottery 77% vs. just 6% of the wealthy—and how it traps you in a scarcity mindset   Goal focus, flossing, fitness, and screen time stats that reveal how self-discipline builds wealth   Networking (79% wealthy spend 5+ hours/month), the 80/20 rule, and rejecting "random luck" as your wealth plan   The ultimate divider: 79% of wealthy take full responsibility for their finances vs. 18% of the poor Top 3 Takeaways 1.  Know your credit score and how utilization/inquiries work—it unlocks better rates and leverage, even if Dave Ramsey disagrees.  2.  Focus on one big goal, cut recreational screen time under 1 hour/day, and network relentlessly—small habits compound into wealth.  3.  Own your financial situation 100%, regardless of fault; responsibility is where wealth creation truly begins. Notable Quotes   "72% of the wealthy know their credit score versus 5% of the poor."   "Your ability to create wealth for yourself will depend on your ability to take full responsibility for your situation."   "The more shots on goal you take, the more likely it is that you're going to hit one in." Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/traviscchappell⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/travischappell⁠ Other: ⁠https://www.travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors:- Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through July 26, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sejal Amin is the Chief Technology Officer at Priceline, where she leads product engineering, infrastructure, data, and technology operations. Pedro Gutierrez is Senior Director of Software Engineering, where he has helped drive developer experience initiatives and the adoption of Priceline's product operating model.In this episode of the Engineering Enablement podcast, Justin Reock talks with Sejal and Pedro about Priceline's journey from a project-based organization to a product operating model and the role developer experience played in making that transformation successful. They discuss how DX metrics and developer feedback helped identify organizational bottlenecks, guide structural changes, empower engineering managers, and build trust across teams. They also explore the importance of clear communication, creating a dedicated developer experience team, and how their operating model has helped prepare Priceline for AI-driven software development.Where to find Sejal Amin:  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejal-aminWhere to find Pedro Gutierrez: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-gutierrez-b6605422Where to find Justin Reock:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinreock In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(01:07) Meet Sejal Amin and Pedro Gutierrez(01:47) How Priceline's developer experience journey began(04:55) Lessons from Priceline's first developer experience surveys(06:55) How DX improved Priceline's developer experience surveys(09:47) Identifying the causes of organizational slowness(12:33) How the product operating model changed the way Priceline works(14:10) Priceline's phased rollout with DX(18:14) How DX insights drove organizational changes(19:33) Why Priceline improved developer experience before org change was complete(22:18) How clear communication builds trust(24:25) Early results from Priceline's Core Four(25:38) Creating a culture of continuous feedback to build trust(27:40) What has changed in the engineering manager role(30:10) Resources for learning about the product operating model(32:40) What Pedro learned from implementing DX(34:51) The developer experience team(35:59) How AI tools have impacted Priceline's teams (37:20) How the product operating model supports AI-driven development(39:13) Final advice for engineering leadersReferenced:• Measuring developer productivity with the DX Core 4• Transformed: Moving to the Product Operating Model (Silicon Valley Product Group) • Team Topologies• Flow Framework• Project to Product: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Digital Disruption with the Flow Framework

Dave Bragg, CFO at UDR, Inc. (NYSE: UDR), joined the REIT Report podcast to discuss the multifamily REIT's decision to adopt a monthly dividend, its strategic focus on operational excellence, and the current state of the multifamily real estate market. Bragg noted that adopting a monthly dividend reflects the REIT's efforts to seek new and different sources of capital, including individual investors. Through a range of education efforts, UDR is looking to showcase its “50-year history of about $9 billion of dividends paid,” and a healthy dividend yield today that has been characterized by “stability and growth over time.”UDR is also increasingly applying a data-driven approach to capital allocation, according to Bragg. “It's a very collaborative process that has informed our dispositions and our share buybacks, which have been a focus so far this year,” he said.

In the aftermath of a catastrophic wildfire we often ask, how do we stop this from happening again? Fire experts and the insurance industry have an answer to this. But there's a tradeoff. It calls for getting rid of something we often love very much - our plants. Officials are now slowly phasing in this step called “Zone Zero,” but the strongest push may come from insurance companies themselves. Reporter: Danielle Venton, KQED A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration effort to shift how states spend federal homelessness money. It's a win for California in what's been an ongoing legal battle. Reporter: Marisa Kendall, CalMatters Three satellites launched this week are the start of a global fire detection network that California helped shape. Reporter: Desmond Meagley, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janylene Turcotte lives in Quebec's Laurentians, surrounded by forests and the quiet that inspires both her life and her work.In the fall of 2026, she will launch her first exclusive client retreat, **Richesses inconscientes**—a four-day immersive experience designed for just twenty participants. Bringing her clients together in one place has long been one of her professional dreams. Her companion, Felipe, a phantom toy poodle, is the unofficial leader of her practice. Adopting her first dog at age 57 reinforced a belief that has shaped her life: it is never too late to embrace new experiences and continue growing. Janylene received an academic bursary from HEC Montréal in recognition of her outstanding academic performance, demonstrating that curiosity and discipline can go hand in hand. Yet throughout her career, she has also learned that potential often speaks louder than credentials. More than once, employers entrusted her with significant opportunities because they recognized her capabilities beyond what appeared on paper—from leading the integration of two law firms following a merger to landing her first human resources role while she was still completing her studies. Committed to her own growth, Janylene works continuously with a coach, intentionally choosing someone whose perspective differs greatly from her own. She believes that personal development flourishes when we challenge our assumptions and expand our worldview. Respect and freedom are the two values that guide every aspect of her life and work. They are reflected in the lasting relationships she has maintained, including friendships spanning more than 45 years. An avid podcast listener, lifelong learner, and passionate walker, Janylene does some of her best thinking outdoors. Her fascination with meaningful conversations began early—when she was a child, she would record herself pretending to interview people, asking and answering her own questions. Decades later, that same curiosity continues to fuel her work. She is the author of a book on sobriety and is a frequent podcast guest, enjoying thoughtful conversations from the other side of the microphone. Fluent in both English and French, she moves effortlessly between executive-level discussions and deeply human conversations. She has a love for art, home design, and authentic connection. She laughs easily, doesn't take herself too seriously, and believes the work itself deserves the utmost seriousness.

Everything in life has a finite lease. Learn why viewing your possessions and relationships as temporary leases changes your outlook.Most of us struggle with attachment, whether it is to material objects or people. This episode explains the leasing a car analogy, a simple but powerful tool to help you navigate the reality that everything eventually comes to an end. By shifting your mindset toward impermanence, you can stop fighting the natural conclusion of cycles and start living with more peace.If you find yourself holding onto things indefinitely, this perspective offers a way to accept change rather than fear it. Understanding that your time with any specific possession or relationship is limited helps you appreciate the current moment. Adopting this leasing a car analogy allows you to focus on the present instead of worrying about the inevitable expiration date.This approach to letting go of things is essential for anyone feeling stuck in the past. It is not about detachment, but rather about clarity. Accepting the terms of your own existence makes life significantly lighter.https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/why-your-past-is-preparation-not-punishment-with-bishop-kevin-foreman/Subscribe for weekly life philosophy breakdowns, and share in the comments: what is one thing you are currently trying to let go of?

Congressman Nick LaLota expresses his deep concerns regarding the emergence of sanctuary city policies in Long Island's Suffolk County, arguing that these measures compromise public safety by blocking cooperation between local and federal law enforcement. To combat this shift, the Congressman details his strategy of using the "power of the purse" to withhold federal discretionary funding from municipalities that refuse to assist in the apprehension of criminal aliens. He frames the current border situation as a significant national security threat, suggesting that lenient federal and state immigration policies have allowed potential adversaries to enter the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the up coming DadAwesome ACCELERATOR Coaching Cohort: https://www.dadawesome.org/coaching   SUMMARY: What happens when two dads strap GoPros to paddleboards and hit the lake at 5:45 in the morning? In this episode, Jeff sits down with longtime friend Tyler Van Eps for a raw, reflective conversation about intentional fatherhood, family rhythms, and what it looks like to lead your kids with purpose. From milestone trips to weekly family huddles to quarterly prayer rhythms, Tyler shares the experiments his family has been running... FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS Fatherhood moves through three distinct seasons of investment: physical, time, and emotional, and knowing which season you're in changes how you show up. A weekly family huddle built around purpose, vision, and values gives your kids a compass they will eventually use to call out greatness in each other. Milestone trips don't have to be expensive or elaborate because what your kids remember most is being pulled out of the normal lineup and seen as an individual. The goal is not to control your family's calendar but to steward it, which means learning when to add things and when to subtract them without shame. Adopting a posture of exploration in your fatherhood is far more sustainable than building rigid rules, because it invites your family into the journey with you. TOP QUOTES "Instead of being an amazing leader and a decent dad, I want to be an amazing dad and a decent leader." "Follow Jesus, live with enthusiasm, and fight for family. The fight for family came out of, hey guys, we gotta stop fighting with our family and we gotta figure out a way to fight for our family." "There has to be a surrender that's kind of fundamental to the way that you approach fatherhood and family and faith." "Soaking in the moments of peace and allowing them to be there with the assumption that disruptions are around the corner." "If I'm not a steward of the time God's given me with my kids, there are these core memories that I could just be blazing by without even realizing it." GUEST Tyler Van Eps is a husband, father of four, and Senior Vice President at the National Christian Foundation Twin Cities, where he serves families and business owners around the stewardship of generational wealth and kingdom-minded generosity. A longtime friend of the Dad Awesome community, Tyler has joined the show multiple times including a campfire conversation and a tree fort recording. He is passionate about leading with purpose, living with enthusiasm, and building a family culture rooted in faith.  LINKS Join Team Awesomeness (monthly support team) at any level from $7/month to $1000/month... We have 41 families committed to fueling the ministry DadAwesome as we head toward celebrating 9 years of AWESOMENESS this coming winter: https://www.dadawesome.org/give Join the DadAwesome Prayer Team: Text "pray" to (651) 370-8618 Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 7-Day Video Series: dadawesome.org/book DadAwesome Podcast: dadawesome.org/podcast Free Chapter + Intro Video Series: dadawesome.org/book Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 DADAWESOME book: dadawesome.org/book  

Clip 1: There I Said It: Contradictory house rules! Adopting dogs out of left field. Landscaping prices… Clip 2: Pete Davidson's return to Rochester! Who's winning those tickets…!? Clip 3: Officers go on the chase of their life for a truck! The chase was HOW LONG? Penfield's wild ride. Clip 4: Why do people post themselves crying on social media? Ring lights and tears. Tough decisions made in an emotional state… Who's it for?

Thursday (6/25/26) 6AM Clip 1: Sometimes it's easier just to pull over… What's the point of police chases? Suing the police AFTER WHAT? Clip 2: Tripod crying? Why do people cry on social media… Let's find out why! Clip 3: What's the verdict on crying on social media? 7AM Clip 1: How far are you willing to go for someone else's health? Doctors go round! Clip 2: Do you need a sign to adopt a furry friend? Here is your sign… Clip 3: Perennity reveal parties taking over gender reveal parties…? Rival teams supporting a side? No wonder this went rival… 8AM Clip 1: There I Said It: Contradictory house rules! Adopting dogs out of left field. Landscaping prices… Clip 2: Pete Davidson's return to Rochester! Who's winning those tickets…!? Clip 3: Officers go on the chase of their life for a truck! The chase was HOW LONG? Penfield's wild ride. Clip 4: Why do people post themselves crying on social media? Ring lights and tears. Tough decisions made in an emotional state… Who's it for? 9AM Clip 1: CAN'T BEAT BREEZY: Breezy and a lucky caller go toe to toe. Clip 2: Excluding family from high school graduation? Big events can be difficult for people with special needs… A tough and challenging conversation.

Did the NCAA Rule Changes agreed to yesterday move college football in a better direction. Is College Football adopting the best parts of the NFL? If so, what part of the NFL do you want them to adopt or absolutely avoid? The Big Ten Conference in the College Football Playoff: Locks, Contenders, Dark Horse, No Chance Is Texas about to play their toughest conference schedule ever? Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt Devonta Smith gets married SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ... The Resource Problem Most Nonprofits Mistake for a Funding Problem Ask any nonprofit leader what their organization needs most, and you will hear the same answer almost every time. More money. We need more funding. We need to hire. The whole nonprofit resource problem, in their telling, comes down to a number that is too small. I have worked with hundreds of organizations, and I have stopped taking that answer at face value. Not because leaders are wrong about feeling stretched. They are absolutely stretched. But when you peel back the layers, the constraint is rarely the money itself. It is the system nobody built. The process nobody owns. The skill gap nobody named. The tool the team already has and does not use. When those things are missing, leaders do the most natural thing in the world. They compensate with effort. And then they reach for funding to buy their way out of a problem that money was never going to solve. I've been thinking about this lately I recently had a conversation about exactly this with Andrea Ortega, the founder of Palante Nonprofits, and it sharpened how I think about what actually holds organizations back. Not because the idea was new to me, but because she named the mechanism so cleanly. When an organization says it needs more funds, what it usually needs is to look underneath that statement and find out what is really going on. The funding answer is a symptom, not a diagnosis Here is what happens inside most organizations. A program is overwhelmed. The work is piling up. Someone says we need to hire. To hire, we need more money. So the leader goes looking for grants. But hiring is a solution to a specific problem, and that problem is usually not the one in front of you. The pile of work might exist because the process has no owner. It might exist because a system that should take thirty seconds is taking five hours by hand. It might exist because two people are doing the same task and neither knows it. Throw money at that and you get a bigger version of the same mess. You have simply hired someone to keep doing the thing the system should be doing. The clearest example I see is fundraising itself. An organization comes to me and says we have a fundraising problem. We do not bring in enough money. So I ask one question. Who is in charge of fundraising? And often the answer is no one. Nobody owns it. There is no fundraising system, no plan, no person accountable for making sure the money comes in. That is the core of the funding problem, and no grant is going to fix it. When systems are unclear, people compensate with effort This is the pattern underneath almost every "we need more money" conversation. When the system is clear, people follow it and the work flows. When the system is unclear, people fill the gap with their own time, energy, and heroics. That works for a while. It is also the fastest route to burnout, because the organization is running on individual effort instead of designed structure. The more unclear the system, the harder everyone has to work just to stay in place. Leaders read that exhaustion as a sign they need more hands. Sometimes they do. More often they need the work to be designed so it does not eat people alive in the first place. The reframe is simple to say and harder to live. Before you hire, look at your systems. Before you buy, look at your processes. Before you assume you need more, find out what you already have and whether it is working. You already own more capacity than you think One of the most useful things Andrea named is how much capacity organizations already have sitting unused. Most nonprofits qualify for free or deeply discounted versions of Google Workspace or Microsoft 365. Inside those tools are project management features, internal sites, shared calendars, document collaboration, and automation that organizations pay other vendors hundreds of dollars a month to replicate. The tool is already there. The license is already paid. What is missing is the knowledge of how to use it and the discipline to actually adopt it. This is where the real cost of a tool hides. The sticker price is the smallest part. The expensive part is the time and energy it takes your team to adopt it. A platform that costs three hundred dollars a month and makes everyone's life harder is not a deal. A free tool nobody learns to use is not a deal either. The return on a tool is not in buying it. It is in adopting it well. One line from that conversation has stayed with me: "We tend to fix a lot of problems with people. And then it's always, we need more funds because we need to hire. But if you peel back the layers, it's your systems, it's your process, it's a skill gap with the people you currently have." What I appreciate about this framing is that it explains the mechanism. The funding request is real, but it is pointing at the wrong target. When you trace the overwhelm back to its source, you almost always land on a design problem, and design is something you can fix without waiting for a single new dollar to arrive. Adoption is the real work, not the purchase Here is the part most organizations skip. Buying the tool feels like progress. Adopting the tool is the actual work, and it takes far longer than anyone budgets for. Real adoption can take months. It means deciding the tool is essential for every person who touches it. It means training, and training again. It means watching where people get stuck and smoothing those spots. It means building the onboarding so the next hire learns the system instead of inventing their own workaround. Without that, you spend the money, see no return, and conclude the tool does not work. The tool was fine. The adoption never happened. This is why the smart move with anything new is to pilot it. Pick one thing. Roll it out to a small group. Watch how people respond. See where the friction is. Offer the support that gets them over it. Once it clicks for one team, you have proof, and proof beats convincing every time. Then you can take on something harder. Build the plumbing before you scale the bill The thread running through all of this is sequencing. Organizations reach for the expensive, visible solution before they have built the quiet infrastructure that makes it work. They buy the platform before they have the process. They hire before they have the system. They chase the grant before anyone owns the function the grant is supposed to fund. Build the plumbing first. Get the process clear. Make sure someone owns it. Use what you already have, fully, before you assume you need more. Then, when you do add money or tools or people, you are adding them to a structure that can actually hold them. What this makes possible When a leader sees this clearly, the panic around money settles. The question stops being how do we get more and becomes what do we already have that we are not using well. That is a question an organization can answer this week, without a single new dollar. The work does not get smaller. It gets lighter, because effort stops leaking out of unclear systems and starts flowing through designed ones. People stop compensating with heroics. The organization stops running on exhaustion. And the money conversation, when it comes, lands on a foundation strong enough to make the money matter. The bottom line This is not about doing less. It is about doing work that compounds. Nonprofits can have enough. They can use what they already own. They can grow without buying their way out of every problem. Not by chasing more before the foundation is built, but by making what they have work first. About the Guest Andrea Ortega, PhD, is the Founder and CEO of Palante Nonprofits, LLC, a consulting practice that strengthens systems, strategies, and leadership capacity for mission-driven organizations. She guides nonprofits through strategic planning, compliance, and sustainable growth, bringing both academic expertise and real-world experience to her work. With a PhD in Public Affairs specializing in Nonprofit Management and Compliance. Dr. Ortega offers deep knowledge in nonprofit finance, governance, and capacity building. A Colombian-American and proud #Gator and #Knight, she is committed to making compliance and technology accessible so nonprofits of all sizes can thrive. Connect with Dr. Andrea Website & Resources:https://linktr.ee/palantenonprofits Instagram: @palantenonprofits LinkedIn: Palante Nonprofits LLC Podcast on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2345463/episodes  Podcast on Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.

Jamie Varley told police his adopted son drowned in the bath, but the baby's hair was dry, his nappy was still on, and a post-mortem found forty injuries.SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/babyprestonLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, your host is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI to talk about USMCA and is BRICS a threat to North American trade. Also on today’s show, Rob Saik of T1 Technology talks about AI and the adoption of technology in agriculture. 00:00... Read More

Dr. Houda Hachad, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Aranscia, highlights the importance of regular medication reviews in an age of growing polypharmacy and advancements in the use of pharmacogenomics to identify potential risks. The key goal is to use the minimal effective dose of a medication and determine which drugs are most effective for treating identified conditions without causing unintended side effects. Adopting a preemptive pharmacogenomic testing approach for patients taking more than 5 drugs is noted as a way to reduce hospital readmissions, emergency room visits, and adverse drug events. Houda explains, "So polypharmacy is becoming more and more common. I think the data shows that up to 40% of adults now take a lot of medications. And polypharmacy is typically defined as the regular use of five medications or more. But in some settings, we're seeing what we call excessive polypharmacy, which is using nine or more." "So there are multiple patient cohorts, as you can imagine, that take these medications, definitely patients in hospital settings, older patients, patients that suffer from behavioral health issues, and any chronic conditions, patients with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are going to be your typical polypharmacy patients. So our tools, which span genetic testing, medication reviews, and the use of various patient information to provide precision care, allow us to simplify and help doctors mitigate the risks associated with polypharmacy."   "Each time you add a medication to a patient, you're increasing the risk of having these adverse drug events. We have tools that can reduce the risk of polypharmacy, including pharmacogenomics." #Aranscia #Polypharmacy, #DrugGeneInteractions #dpydTesting #MedicationSafety #Pharmacogenomics  aranscia.com Download the transcript here

Dr. Houda Hachad, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Aranscia, highlights the importance of regular medication reviews in an age of growing polypharmacy and advancements in the use of pharmacogenomics to identify potential risks. The key goal is to use the minimal effective dose of a medication and determine which drugs are most effective for treating identified conditions without causing unintended side effects. Adopting a preemptive pharmacogenomic testing approach for patients taking more than 5 drugs is noted as a way to reduce hospital readmissions, emergency room visits, and adverse drug events. Houda explains, "So polypharmacy is becoming more and more common. I think the data shows that up to 40% of adults now take a lot of medications. And polypharmacy is typically defined as the regular use of five medications or more. But in some settings, we're seeing what we call excessive polypharmacy, which is using nine or more." "So there are multiple patient cohorts, as you can imagine, that take these medications, definitely patients in hospital settings, older patients, patients that suffer from behavioral health issues, and any chronic conditions, patients with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are going to be your typical polypharmacy patients. So our tools, which span genetic testing, medication reviews, and the use of various patient information to provide precision care, allow us to simplify and help doctors mitigate the risks associated with polypharmacy."   "Each time you add a medication to a patient, you're increasing the risk of having these adverse drug events. We have tools that can reduce the risk of polypharmacy, including pharmacogenomics." #Aranscia #Polypharmacy, #DrugGeneInteractions #dpydTesting #MedicationSafety #Pharmacogenomics  aranscia.com Listen to the podcast here

Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! Today on the show, your host is joined by Tyler McCann of CAPI to talk about USMCA and is BRICS a threat to North American trade. Also on today’s show, Rob Saik of T1 Technology talks about AI and the adoption of technology in agriculture. 00:00... Read More

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!Question: We're getting close to adopting our foster child, and I keep worrying there are things we should be asking for before finalization that we don't even know to request. What information or records should we make sure to get from the agency so we truly understand our child's history and needs?Resources:23 Crucial Questions to Ask at Foster Care Placement MeetingsAre You Considering Foster Care Adoption This Year?Adopting a Child of a Different Race or CultureSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

Several years ago, Sam Rainer led his church to adopt a struggling church in the same town. He wrote the lessons he learned one year after the adoption. Thom interviews Sam about these lessons that are worth recalling. The post Six Lessons Learned from Adopting a Church (A Real Case Study) appeared first on Church Answers.

#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

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 

(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

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 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.