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The first day of school can bring excitement, nerves, anticipation and a whole lot of energy. But what if the way we prepare for school depends on our aura color?In this episode, Michaela and Scott are going back to school, aura-style, to explore how different aura colors (parents and kids!) experience those first-day jitters and set themselves up for a successful year. From the way kids choose their outfits and organize their backpacks to the rituals, routines, and little details that help them feel confident, we're looking at the unique ways every aura approaches a new school year.Whether your family is yellow aura style color-coded and backpack-ready or purple aura style waiting last minute to get the supplies, this episode is all about understanding the different motivations, anxieties, personalities, and vibes that come with starting a new school year.In this episode, you'll discover:Back-to-school anxiety by aura color, How different kids (and parents) experience nerves, excitement, overwhelm, and anticipation leading up to the first day.How each aura dresses for school, The outfits, colors, accessories, and personal style choices that help different aura kids feel confident and ready.Backpack personalities, Who has everything perfectly organized, who throws it all in at the last minute, and what that says about their aura.Setting the school-year vibe, How different aura colors create their ideal energy for starting a new school year.Aura parents vs. aura kids, How a parent's own aura can influence the way they support, motivate, organize, and reassure their child.So let's find your family's back-to-school rhythm… in aura color!Want to learn more? Enjoy one of our new interactive Aura quizzes: https://knowyouraura.com/aura-quizzesListen to this introductory episode to find your Aura color: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-every-aura-color-explained/id1477126939?i=1000479357880Send Mystic Michaela some positive energy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaelaExplore the Know Your Aura Website : https://knowyouraura.comVisit Mystic Michaela's Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.comJoin Mystic Michaela's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093029197406168Our Episode Partners:For a limited get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/kyaTDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.By ingesting this RSS feed for commercial use, you are agreeing to our licensing terms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Donald Trump's stance on immigration helped him win the presidency. Our correspondent asks if a backlash against the campaign could damage Republican midterm prospects. Reddit is struggling in an age of AI. And the enduring beauty of the Bayeux tapestry.Guests and host:Aryn Braun, West Coast correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Deportation, ICE, immigration, MinneapolisReddit, Google, AIBayeux tapestry, 1066, British MuseumListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#925: The NBA drops the hammer down on the LA Clippers for circumventing the league's salary-cap rules. The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a stop at a Thailand resort known for its history in sex tourism after a lengthy deployment. Customers are discovering restaurants are starting to rely on AI-generated images to promote their food…and it's disturbing. Neal dives into the numbers of the new “working class,” the dying tradition of the 10PM dinner in Spain, and the clever way the New England Patriots to distract their opponents field goal attempts. Finally, Uber lays off 10% of its employees. Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew If you're in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Come to our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-september2026.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty, disingenuous narratives about the case are being floated online by the podcast bros, and we have more footage from 9/10. Outskill
Kevin Maney: The Category Creation Formula for Winning Markets in the AI Era AI is making products easier to build, but meaningful differentiation harder to sustain. A stronger feature set, a faster model, or simply adding an “AI-powered” label may not be enough to convince customers that a new market should exist in the first place. Kevin Maney, bestselling author, technology commentator, and founding partner of Category Design Advisors, joins me to unpack the Category Creation Formula: Context + Missing + Innovation = New Market Category. Developed through nearly a decade of fieldwork with more than 50 companies, the framework offers a practical way to understand when markets are ready to change: identify what has shifted around the customer, uncover the newly urgent need that shift creates, and then design the innovation the market is ready to embrace. Our conversation moves beyond conventional product-market fit toward a more fundamental question: What would market-product fit look like? We explore why being first matters less than establishing the accepted dominant design, why competitors can actually validate rather than weaken a new category, and why successful category creation starts outside the organization, not with the technology already sitting inside it. In an era of AI abundance, compressed innovation cycles, and increasingly crowded markets, this conversation offers a different way to think about growth. It is particularly relevant for CEOs, transformation leaders, investors, and founders asking not simply how to build a better product, but how to create a market that wants it. KEY TAKEAWAYS What I found particularly compelling in this conversation with Kevin is his challenge to one of the most deeply embedded assumptions in innovation: that we should build a product and then find its market. Kevin turns that logic around with the idea of market-product fit. Instead of starting with what our technology can do, we should start by understanding what has changed in the world around our customers, what new problem that change has created, and what innovation could solve it. His Category Creation Formula, Context + Missing + Innovation, gives leaders a simple but powerful way to make that shift. I also loved Kevin's perspective on category leadership. Being first is not necessarily the objective. The real goal is to establish the dominant design that shapes how customers understand and expect the category to work. And, counterintuitively, competition can help because other players entering the market validate the category in customers' minds. For me, this is a particularly important lesson in today's crowded AI landscape. Finally, Kevin makes a distinction I think every leader should consider: using AI to make the existing business more efficient is only one side of the opportunity. The bigger question is what entirely new products, services, and ways of operating become possible because AI has changed the context. As AI itself becomes foundational and ubiquitous, the differentiator will increasingly be what humans do with it, and the ideas they create about what comes next. BEST MOMENTS “Category design is a strategy. And when I think of positioning and marketing, those are things that a company does.” – Kevin Maney [13:52] “Product-market fit has led a lot of people to think we'll build this product and figure out a market to put it into. And we talked about it, saying, like, it's actually market-product fit.” – Kevin Maney [25:00] “Your ultimate goal is to win the dominant design. It's not to be the day one, first mover, be the first one to say, ‘We're creating this category.'” – Kevin Maney [29:57] “Your goal is not to wipe out all competition, your goal is to be the dominant design and make all of your competitors follow you.” – Kevin Maney [29:57] “I actually believe that the big AI models... that's going to become, at some point, as boring as the internet or as electricity. What excites me is what you can do with it.” – Kevin Maney [37:26] “AI is trained on the past, and it's only going to understand the past, and it's going to be the humans that create the future.” – Kevin Maney [49:19] ABOUT THE GUEST Kevin Maney is a bestselling author, award-winning technology commentator, and founding partner of Category Design Advisors. He is the co-author of The Category Creation Formula and Play Bigger, and spent 22 years as a technology journalist at USA Today. His work has also appeared in publications including Newsweek, Fortune, The Atlantic, and Wired. Kevin helps leadership teams identify, define, and develop new market categories. Through nearly a decade of category-design work with more than 50 companies, his focus has included market-product fit, dominant design, the adjacent possible, strategic points of view, and the leadership alignment required to translate innovation into an understood and adopted market choice. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures
Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today's episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Does OpenAI create “secret AI civilizations”? (1:59) What's the deal with “agent swarms”? (8:54) Should we be worried that the agents are plotting? (17:39) How should we be thinking about all of this? Links: Buy Cal's latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/openai-huggingface https://calnewport.com/has-ai-gone-rogue/ https://calnewport.com/are-we-at-war-with-ai-agent-civilizations/ Thanks to Jesse Miller for production and mastering and Nate Mechler for research and newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Laura joins Haseeb, Tom, and Tarun to unpack Robinhood Chain's surge, the strange fusion of stock tokens and memecoins, the damage speculative entertainment can do to retail, Solana's competitive position, and why regulated onchain markets will still look different across jurisdictions. Welcome to The Chopping Block, where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra are joined by Laura Shin to chop it up about the latest in crypto. The panel examines Robinhood Chain's second wave, stock-backed memecoins built from old DeFi mechanics, the line between financial entertainment and retail harm, the race with Solana, and the legal constraints facing global onchain markets. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights
Patreon preview. Unlock full episode at https://www.patreon.com/stavvysworld Alex Dragicevich and Dan Perlman join the pod to discuss the blooming operations at the new Stavvy Baby Enterprises HQ, Alex clawing his way out of McDade's Maniacs and onto a regular Patreon episode, teaching students who use AI in the classroom, the rare instance where you don't get preferential treatment as a student athlete, getting dragged by legendary coach Bobby Knight on live broadcast, and much more. Alex, Dan and Stav help callers including a massage therapist who's afraid she fumbled the bag with a lucrative client by not disclosing a travel fee, and a woman who's wondering if she should hook up with a hot guy from a dating app who revealed that he's in a relationship. See Alex Dragicevich live and follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/alexdrag https://www.instagram.com/alexdrags https://www.tiktok.com/@alexdrags https://x.com/alexdrag_ https://www.youtube.com/@alexdragcomedy See Dan Perlman live and follow him on social media: https://punchup.live/dan-perlman/tour https://www.instagram.com/danjperlman/ https://x.com/danjperlman https://www.youtube.com/@danjperlman https://www.facebook.com/danjperl/ https://www.danperlmancomedy.com/ ☎️ Want to be a part of the show? Call 904-800-STAV and leave a voicemail to get advice!
Even if artificial intelligence leads to a more prosperous future in the long run, most agree there will be a lot of disruption in the meantime. Marketplace's senior correspondent for Future Effects, David Brancaccio, explores how that AI disruption will mean layoffs, underemployment and ultimately less income tax revenue for the government. Experts say now's the time to revamp the tax system for the age of AI.
Even if artificial intelligence leads to a more prosperous future in the long run, most agree there will be a lot of disruption in the meantime. Marketplace's senior correspondent for Future Effects, David Brancaccio, explores how that AI disruption will mean layoffs, underemployment and ultimately less income tax revenue for the government. Experts say now's the time to revamp the tax system for the age of AI.
In this episode of Blocks, Neal Brennan sits down with comedian Gianmarco Soresi to discuss the unconventional path that led him to standup. They dive into his childhood experiences with divorce, his short-lived dreams of becoming a professional singer and actor, and the deep-seated desire for "glory" that keeps him on stage. Gianmarco also opens up about his relationship with his parents, his thoughts on depression and Adderall, and how he's learning to find balance between his workaholic nature and his personal life. ---------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Comedic Wardrobe & Authenticity 03:05 - Rebelling Against His Father 04:59 - His Parents' Divorce 06:11 - Understanding the Nature of Cheating 09:03 - The "Fake" Wedding Priest 10:44 - Choosing Transparency Over Chaos 11:59 - Trying Drugs in His 30s 12:51 - The Acid Trip Epiphany 14:00 - Sponsor: Ultra Focus Pouches 15:58 - The Impact of a Restless Childhood 18:27 - Living with a Stepdad "Antagonist" 20:13 - The Prince of the Weekend 23:31 - Disrupting the Family Narrative 26:10 - The Fallout of a Family Legal Battle 29:24 - Losing the Spotlight at Home 31:32 - Sponsor: Square 34:17 - Sponsor: Quince 36:48 - From Theater Kid to Unathletic Adult 38:47 - The Desire to be Witnessed 39:19 - Using Adderall to Feel "Alive" 41:35 - Fighting the "Lead Vest" of Depression 44:31 - Finding Happiness Outside of Achievement 46:21 - On Theater and Heterosexuality 48:11 - The Pursuit of Glory 51:24 - The Brutal Reality for Dancers 54:11 - Bob Fosse and the Addiction to Showbiz 55:56 - Sponsor: Perplexity 59:30 - Sponsor: CookUnity 1:02:46 - The Workaholic Gene 1:04:06 - Developing New Show Concepts 1:05:08 - How Gianmarco Wants to Die 1:06:16 - The Struggle of Obsessive Practice 1:08:40 - When Music Overwhelms the Mind 1:09:32 - The Cost of Broadway and Theater Culture 1:12:09 - Failing into Standup 1:15:50 - Faking Intellect vs. Perspective 1:18:55 - Watching Art Without Self-Loathing 1:21:27 - Final Thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------- Follow Neal Brennan: https://www.instagram.com/nealbrennan https://twitter.com/nealbrennan https://www.tiktok.com/@mrnealbrennan Watch Neal Brennan: Crazy Good on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81728557 Watch Neal Brennan: Blocks on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234 Theme music by Electric Guest (unreleased). Edited by Will Hagle ---------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Don't sleep on @UltraPouches . New customers get 15% Off with code NEAL at https://www.takeultra.com ! #UltraPouches #ad Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/neal #squarepod Download the Quince app or go to https://www.quince.com/NEAL for free shipping & 365-day returns.Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://pplx.ai/blocks and experience the next phase of AI #ad Go to https://www.cookunity.com/NEAL or enter code NEAL before checkout for 50% off your first order.#GianmarcoSoresi #NealBrennan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Addicted to the Mouse: Planning Disney World, Disneyland, and All Things Disney
On today's Disney podcast, we asked AI to give us the 50 most controversial Disney Cruise Line Hot Takes on the internet right now and, wow… From overrated ship features to whether certain aspects are worth the cost, we've got some doozies to get through. What hot takes do you agree with and which ones are you completely against? Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Fantastical Vacations. For free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations, visit https://www.fantasticalvacations.com We would love you to join us on Patreon! Thanks so much for supporting the show. We also have Addicted to the Mouse Merchandise! You can check it out at https://addictedtothemerch.com Thanks so much for listening! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and catch us every Sunday for the podcast. Join us every Sunday and Wednesday evening as we take you to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios and everywhere in between! We can be found at www.addictedtothemouse.com and be reached at danandleslie@addictedtothemouse.com Please also connect with us here: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/addictedtothemouse Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@AddictedtotheMouse Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AddictedtotheMouse/ Instagram – https://instagram.com/addictedtothemouse/ The post Disney Cruise Line Hot Takes…Which Side Are You On? appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.
In our back-to-school episode, we welcome the return to D.C. by diving straight into the upcoming midterm elections. Who the hell is running? What the hell do they believe in? Where the hell are the particularly crucial races? Between the Iran War, heightening antisemitism, the increasingly popular DSA, and a possible AI bubble, American voters […]
Jake Rome, co-founder of Backflip, joins us to share the wild journey from institutional real estate private equity to building a vertically integrated lending platform for fix-and-flip investors! Jake breaks down the return-on-equity math that makes single-family flips so powerful, then digs into the leverage and risk decisions that separate successful investors from those who blow up their portfolios. He explains why Backflip decided to service and securitize its own loans, what red flags show up in underwriting (wholesaler markups, seller concessions), and how Chicago's Cook County foreclosure timeline uniquely impacts local lending. Jake also shares his outlook on where the fix-and-flip capital markets are headed, plus how he's using AI to run his own real estate portfolio. If you enjoy today's episode, please leave us a review and share with someone who may also find value in this content! ============= Connect with Mark and Tom: StraightUpChicagoInvestor.com Email the Show: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Properties for Sale on the North Side? We want to buy them. Email: StraightUpChicagoInvestor@gmail.com Have a vacancy? We can place your next tenant and give you back 30-40 hours of your time. Learn more: GCRealtyInc.com/tenant-placement Has Property Mgmt become an opportunity cost for you? Let us lower your risk and give you your time back to grow. Learn more: GCRealtyinc.com ============= Guest: Jake Rome, Backflip Connect with Backflip: LinkedIn | Instagram | Careers Link: Ready to fund your next deal? Apply with Backflip here. Guest Questions: 02:07 – Housing Provider Tip: What to do when a tenant stops paying rent 04:04 – Intro to our guest, Jake Rome of Backflip! 06:07 – From institutional real estate private equity to startups 13:44 – How the idea for Backflip was born 19:25 – Breaking down return on equity on a fix and flip 23:27 – Understanding leverage, risk, and how much is too much 28:09 – Building Backflip: raising capital and servicing their own loans 34:13 – Underwriting red flags: wholesaler markups & seller concessions 39:17 – Where Backflip lends, and the Cook County foreclosure timeline 44:36 – Red flags for first-time construction loan borrowers 46:39 – What lenders actually look for: credit score, experience, liquidity 51:10 – Building community: closing dinners and "Burgers and Flips" 53:19 – The future of fix-and-flip lending and securitization 56:08 – Competitive advantage & advice for new investors 57:53 – How listeners can learn more about Jake and Backflip ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Straight Up Chicago Investor 2026.
Howie Kurtz on why House Democrats won't pursue a third President Trump impeachment, news creators using AI actors to trick YouTube viewers, and the record-breaking NBA penalties slapped on the Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nvidia has officially agreed to buy open-source artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, as the chipmaker and world's most valuable company moves into a future beyond hardware. The CEOs of both companies, Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue, join exclusively to discuss the terms of the courtship and the deal – and the future of artificial intelligence's open source commitment. Plus, the NBA suspends Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer for violating terms of the league's salary cap in signing Kawhi Leonard. And, New York City schools ban AI from elementary school classroomsJensen Huang and Clement Delangue - 13:32 In this episode: Jensen Huang, @JensenHuangClement Delangue, @ClementDelangueBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer led off the show with the M&A story of the day: Nvidia has agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion. Hear what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told CNBC about the deal. Also on the AI front: Shares of Broadcom fell despite a Q3 beat, while Snowflake soared on better-than-expected quarterly results and upbeat guidance. The anchors also discussed diesel prices nearing a record high and gasoline prices continuing to rise as the U.S-Iran conflict intensifies. Also in focus: Meta rallies; Microsoft to begin disclosing Azure quarterly revenue; Salesforce shares erase their losses for the year; The debate over data centers with two months to go before the midterm elections.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The CEOs of Snowflake and HPE break down their latest earnings, enterprise IT spending, and the demand for AI integration. Plus, fresh comments from Fed Governor Chris Waller spark debate over a potential rate hike, DoubleLine's Jeffrey Sherman joins to weigh in on market volatility and what's ahead for the Fed.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Medical AI is already getting good at doing things doctors do. Dr. Ziad Obermeyer thinks the bigger opportunity is using AI to discover things medicine doesn't yet know.His work shows both sides of that future: algorithms can amplify bad assumptions when trained on the wrong targets, but they can also uncover signals in medical data that humans miss. Obermeyer argues that as more health data is collected outside the hospital, AI could turn it into a continuous picture of health rather than a series of isolated snapshots.Free course: Improve your metabolic healthGet our free email course on how glucose, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and measurement can help you build habits that support better energy and long-term health: https://levels.link/wnlWhat We Cover:Why AI should learn from patients and outcomes, not just doctorsHow an ECG model found hidden risk of sudden cardiac deathWhy medical data access is still a major bottleneckHow more measurement could actually mean fewer unnecessary testsWhy healthcare may be entering a “mainframe to PC” transition
AI is bringing 6,000 jobs to a small Texan town, and home prices are seeing a sizable jump…but what happens once the job is done? Is this just a mini housing bubble waiting to happen, or is buying near an AI boomtown actually worth the risk? These scenarios may begin popping up more and more—what happens when it's in your neck of the woods? We're back with more headlines on what's affecting the housing market. AI-induced housing bubbles could be coming in hot as small, overlooked areas of the U.S. turn to boomtowns with more jobs and more housing demand (at least temporarily). If you are going to buy in or around one of these cities, this is what to buy so you don't get burnt once the construction workers leave. Fresh distress hits real estate as the “maturity wall” grows even taller. Multifamily delinquencies are up 600% from just a few years ago, and office space is struggling even with so many return-to-office announcements over the past two years. And it's not just commercial real estate. Flippers are stuck with listings getting stale, with some 2/3 of house flippers seeing longer days on market. How do Henry and James, our house flipping experts, avoid holding a hefty hard money loan while waiting for a property to sell? In This Episode We Cover New AI boomtowns forming in small investing markets (and whether you should buy) Why big properties, even though distressed, may not all fall to foreclosure any time soon What to buy if you're investing near a newly approved data center Why not buying right now could be a huge mistake (even as investors struggle) The one thing James asks from his lender to save him serious cash when a property won't sell And So Much More! Links from the Show Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Join BiggerPockets for FREE Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets Sign Up for the Investor Brief Newsletter Find Investor-Friendly Lenders “The Largest Infrastructure Buildout in Human History” Could Be a Massive Opportunity For Real Estate Investors Henry's BiggerPockets Profile James' BiggerPockets Profile Kathy's BiggerPockets Profile Texas Standard: Data center construction spurring a housing crisis in Abilene CRED IQ: Property Types Feeling the August Heat HousingWire: Fix-and-flip market shows signs of strain as mortgage rates climb Grab James's Book, The House Flipping Framework Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-457. Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We explore the new ideological divide between Silicon Valley's techno-optimists and institutional economists like Daron Acemoglu. Will AI drive shared prosperity or concentrate wealth among a new technocratic elite? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this weeks episode the Mayor talks with Dave Rose, an agency operator at Bolt and former Liberty Mutual and Travelers leader, about what independent agents can learn from captive carriers, how connected distribution works, and how agencies can start using AI without overhauling everything. Dave brings a practical, operator's perspective from both the agency side and the tech side, with a focus on real-world implementation rather than hype.In this episode, they cover the process discipline of captive agencies, the power of referrals and centers of influence in the independent channel, and why AI adoption is more about solving specific pain points than chasing tools. They also preview Dave's ITC session on building an AI-first agency plan in 30, 60, and 90 days.Timestamps00:00 — Intro, sponsors, and welcome to Dave Rose 08:24 — What Bolt does as a connected distribution platform 10:25 — What Dave learned moving from captive to independent 12:40 — Why independent agency success depends on knowledge, not just choice 15:03 — Centers of influence and building referral pipelines 17:05 — Why branding and marketing matter in the independent channel 19:19 — Why Dave wanted to be both an agency operator and technology builder 20:16 — How Bolt tests technology from the agency side first 23:04 — Why AI vendors all sound similar and what actually matters 24:57 — Advice for technology vendors: think through the agency lens 27:00 — The difference between insurance-first technology and tech-first insurance 28:17 — ITC and the growing role of agents at the conference 29:36 — A real example of an agency owner unsure where to begin with AI 31:18 — Why the industry is still early in its AI journey 34:13 — Three AI myths Dave wants to challenge 36:02 — Why AI should support, not replace, relationship-driven work 38:36 — Dave's ITC session: practical next steps for agencies 41:26 — Agent Day at ITC and the value-first approach 42:23 — Session title: The AI First Agency: Your 30-, 60-, and 90-Day Plan in 15 Minutes 46:03 — The origins of Bolt and its connected distribution mission 47:28 — How Bolt connects lead generation, quoting, binding, and servicing 49:31 — Who should talk to Bolt and who benefits most 51:29 — How to reach Dave and Bolt 52:40 — Why ITC is worth attending for independent agents 54:58 — Why ITC works because of its concentration of knowledge and conversationSponsors:Canopy Connect1fortVivaIf you have not registered for ITC Vegas. Go check it out and use discount code : 1AGSPKSNB for $200 off
This week, Maggie Mick hosts Joe Vidulich. After a decade at Capital One, Joe recently walked across the street in McLean, Virginia to build a new government affairs operation at Appian. They discuss how Joe reached the decision to make a big mid-career move and how AI is impacting not only his company but also the government and public affairs profession.
Today I'm talking to Austin Armstrong, a longtime digital marketer, founder of Syllaby and AI Marketing World, and someone who has built millions of followers across social media. Austin has spent more than two decades studying how attention works online, and this conversation is largely about how that's changing with AI. We talk about how he approaches content creation today, why Facebook has become his highest-ROI platform, what actually drives virality, and how he uses AI without fully automating his personal brand. We also get into the business side of AI, including how Syllaby evolved from a productivity tool into an AI content platform, why the company had to change its target customer and pricing, and what Austin thinks happens to SaaS as AI agents become more capable. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H7HCrACJ5UQ Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
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The Rio Grande shouldn't look like a dry construction site, but that's exactly what we're seeing in Albuquerque, and it's the perfect gut check for anyone counting on weather to bail us out. We start with what the drought looks like on the ground, then zoom out to the question we get nonstop: what does El Nino really mean for New Mexico, and are we headed for a true snowpack comeback?We break down why winter snowpack is more valuable than flashy summer downpours, and we walk through the signals that a strong El Nino is already showing, from Pacific activity to a noticeably quiet Atlantic hurricane basin. Then we get honest about the big wildcard: the Pacific Decadal Oscillation. Even with “Super El Nino” levels of warming off South America, cooler water off the West Coast makes clean comparisons to 1997 and 1998 a lot less reliable. We share Mark's current snowpack expectation, the revived “bus potential” for a winter bust, and practical guidance for anyone debating when and where to book a ski trip in northern New Mexico or southern Colorado.From there, we shift into the New Mexico data center backlash and the polling that shows just how toxic the topic has become. We talk straight about the public's real fears: electricity rates, water use, and whether AI infrastructure helps residents or just extracts resources. We also hit key election polling, Senate control scenarios, why independents are swinging hard on inflation, and what it means that 89% of Americans now say government corruption is widespread. Subscribe, share this with a friend who cares about New Mexico's future, and leave a review so more people find the show.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Dr. Toby Cosgrove is the former President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, where he now serves as Executive Advisor. A cardiac surgeon and inventor, he is a member of the Cleveland Medical Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Business Hall of Fame, and has addressed the World Economic Forum at Davos and the Senate HELP Committee. In this episode of DGTL Voices, Toby tells Edward Marx about nearly flunking out of Williams College before anyone discovered he was dyslexic, running a hundred-bed casualty staging flight in Vietnam at 28, and the two decisions he's proudest of from his tenure at Cleveland Clinic, both about purpose and language rather than buildings. Plus: the three problems he thinks AI has to solve in healthcare, and his advice for people who want the C-suite. Connect with Marx Advisory at https://bio.marxadvisory.com/
It’s easy to lose track of time without realizing where it went. A few minutes on social media becomes an hour, notifications interrupt meaningful conversations, and endless content competes for our attention. Technology can be a helpful tool, but when our phones, screens, and constant stream of information begin controlling our attention, they can quietly pull us away from God, our families, and the people and purposes He has placed in front of us. Ephesians 5:15-16 calls us to walk wisely and make the best use of our time. Redeeming our time doesn't necessarily mean eliminating technology—it means becoming intentional about what receives our attention. When we create space to pray, read Scripture, invest in relationships, and serve others, we begin using our time for something greater than simply staying busy or entertained. God has given us the gift of time, and we can ask Him for the wisdom and self-control to spend it in ways that honor Him and help us live faithfully. Highlights Why smartphones, social media, and constant information can quietly steal our time and attention What Ephesians 5:15-16 means when it calls us to make the best use of our time How technology can become a distraction from God, family, and meaningful relationships Practical ways to develop healthier screen-time habits and greater self-control Why intentional time with God should be protected from digital distractions How fasting from technology can help reset our attention and priorities Encouragement to redeem the time God has given us for His glory and the work He has called us to Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Redeeming, Not Wasting, Our Time By: Emily Rose Massey Bible Reading: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16, ESV). As a millennial, I find myself reflecting upon a time before the technological boom we seem to be facing, specifically before AI, smartphones, and social media. I remember taking a walk or riding my bike after school without the anxiety of accidentally leaving my phone at home. I remember the excitement of turning in my disposable camera from the school dance and then looking through my friends’ photo albums when I was hanging out at their house. I remember soaking up the most mundane moments without feeling the need to document them. Some of that could very well be what it was like to be younger, but I cannot ignore how much the simplicity of life has become more complicated and distracted with these portable devices that seem to control us and steal our time. About six months ago, I started to feel convicted about the lack of self-control regarding my screen time with my phone, so I purchased a little device that literally turns your phone into a brick when your phone hovers over it, depending on how much you want to limit its functionality. You can customize specific functions and apps that you want to limit, and for me, it was quite simply shutting down my social media usage. After six months of using this limiting device, I can see how it has helped me create healthier habits that have helped me prioritize my time more wisely. Instead of my phone controlling me, I have been able to start controlling it and using it as the tool that it is. My prayer to the Lord is “I want to be found faithful.” I have asked Him very frequently how I can use my time to glorify Him and be a fruitful disciple of Jesus. The Apostle Paul lovingly warns the church at Ephesus: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16, ESV). Intersecting Life & Faith: If the days were evil during Paul’s day, they most assuredly are evil today! Although our cellphones, tablets, laptops, etc are not evil, I do believe we need to be cautious as to how much time we are devoting to them. We need to be aware of where we are directing our focus. We need to be attentive to what is capturing our attention that may be causing us to make unwise choices. For me, the distraction from my phone was keeping me from intentional time with my sons and causing me to become captured by covetousness and discontentment with the swath of influencers pushing product after product. As we live in the great information age, we are bombarded with opportunities to fill our time and our minds with so many things that can so easily replace our time of fellowship with the Lord, as well as distract us from the very thing He has called us to do: make disciples! Perhaps you may not have an issue with technology distracting you from the Lord- praise God! Stay strong and be an accountability partner for those around you who are easily pulled away from the things of God because of the ever-increasing information age and the age of social media influencers promoting materialism and vanity. But if you are like me (a stay-at-home/work-from-home mom) and you are finding yourself with limited time to spend with Jesus in prayer and the Word, I challenge you to ask the Lord if there is something you can arrange in your schedule to allow better time management. Also, ask Him if He would like for you to fast (technology, that is), something that could be causing division between you and Him. Devote specific time every day to spend some quiet time in fellowship with God and reading your Bible, without your cellphone or iPad within reach- turn them off during that time and perhaps put a timer on the most-used apps that you access throughout your day. You might just need extra help with self-control, like me! Be thankful for the benefits of the tools and global connections that technology brings us, but don’t allow technology to rob you of your connection to Jesus or distract you from all the blessings He has put right in front of you. We have been given the precious gift of time here on this earth; let’s not waste our time but redeem it all for God’s glory! Further Reading: Matthew 6:33 Hebrews 12:1-2 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Austin Bell shoots basketball courts—thousands of them—mostly from above. Using a drone and a flat-lay approach, he's documented more than 6,500 courts across 28 countries, including every single example to be found across Hong Kong's variegated landscape. In 2024, Bell's self-described "nonchalant obsession" became Shooting Hoops, an exhibition and monograph that maps the city through color, geometry, and concrete. In today's show—our first full video release in our in-house studio—Austin describes the complex logistics involved in finding and photographing every last court, while also elaborating on his ingenious system for organizing all the data in a color-coded map that he can store on his phone. We also touch on AI, as Austin shares details about the machine-powered analytics that helped him assemble all his New York-area courts into a magnificent rainbow-colored grid. Austin's latest undertaking is to update his collection of "concrete crop circles" across the five boroughs, with a plan to feature the top 10 courts from each borough on a deck of cards. Austin's ultimate goal with this project is to "show people things that they're not going to get to see otherwise. "I think we all struggle with that need to make something uniquely ours as things get easier to produce," he notes. "But I think that drives us forward as artists. Part of creating is not mimicking. You want to go out there and actually create something that is yours." If you've enjoyed this podcast, please follow us @bhpodcastnetwork and be on the lookout for more inspiring conversations in our new format. Guest: Austin Bell Episode Timeline: 1:02: Austin's Shooting Hoops t-shirt & being a basketball fan. 3:32: The flat lay approach to shooting with drones … plus crash stories! 9:06: Shoot logistics and collecting data in a spread sheet. 15:40: Creative aspects to photographing basketball courts. 20:55: Photo editing for Austin's Shooting Hoops book. 24:16: A tour of Hong Kong through its basketball courts. 29:38: Using AI to help with the edit. 33:51: People's personal relationships with their neighborhood courts. 43:10: Revisiting courts and keeping track of their current state. 49:07: The need to create something unique as things get easier to produce. 54:40: Austin's approach to shooting hoops as a very nonchalant obsession. 59:26: What's next for Austin and his Shooting Hoops project? Guest Bio: Austin Bell is a peripatetic photographer, originally from North Carolina. His work centers around large-scale collections, frequently aerial, of landscapes and architecture that showcase novel perspectives. He seeks to present subjects and places in ways that delight and transport the viewer. In addition to capturing more than 6,600 basketball courts in 28 countries and 19 states—including the 2,549 Hong Kong courts featured in his 2024 book Shooting Hoops—Bell also photographs other types of aerial landscapes and birds. Past publications include a book of bird photography, Birding: The First Two Years, and a non-fiction book, Horse Show Boyfriend, a travelogue and explainer about the world of hunter-jumper horses. Stay Connected: Austin Bell Website: https://bellaustin.com Austin Bell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinwonderland B&H Podcast Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpodcastnetwork/ B&H Podcast Network Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BHPodcastNetwork
Episode OverviewIn this episode of Blunt Force Truth, hosts Mark Young and Matt Umbarger are joined by Dr. Bonner Cohen to unpack one of the most critical political and economic issues facing the country today: the high-stakes global race for Artificial Intelligence leadership and the massive infrastructure required to power it. The conversation bridges historical technological shifts—from the Industrial Revolution and railroads to Henry Ford's assembly line and the internet—with the rapid, unprecedented disruption brought on by AI. While the U.S. leads in software and algorithm development, the episode dives deep into the hardware, energy demands, and political resistance surrounding data centers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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────────────────────────────────────────[00:03:35]Trump Ranks Himself Greatest President Above Washington, Lincoln, and FDR — Kennedy Center Weeping Willows Cut DownWillows planted to symbolize national mourning after JFK's assassination; administration says bad roots; the bad roots are in the Oval Office.────────────────────────────────────────[00:16:17]Trump Tore Up the USMCA — a Deal He Negotiated and Called "the Best Agreement We've Ever Made"US officials say they can change tariff policy irrespective of any agreement; he doesn't want a deal, he wants a fight.────────────────────────────────────────[00:18:50]Army Secretary Driscoll Resigned After Clashing With Hegseth — Reportedly Alone in Supporting the Iran WarCIA director called Netanyahu's intelligence farcical; Gabbard warned killing the Ayatollah would usher in a harder-line regime — all happened.────────────────────────────────────────[00:26:34]Trump Posted AI Videos of Himself Winning the Iran War — "Karg Island Has Been Blown to Smithereens"Iran struck US air bases in Jordan; oil prices rose again; Trump issued no statements on the real escalation — only posted fantasy AI slop.────────────────────────────────────────[00:27:00]Conscientious Objectors Are Surging — Service Members Say They Were Ordered to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in IranOne cited orders to target civilian infrastructure, a Geneva Accord violation; another cited the Venezuela boat strikes that killed 210; "There's at least one innocent person I indirectly killed."────────────────────────────────────────[01:02:10]Noahide Law Conference in Jerusalem This November — Global Leaders to Establish the World Noahide MovementDisguised as anti-Semitism bills attacking the First Amendment; will J.D. Vance be there? Huckabee will be the keynote speaker.────────────────────────────────────────[01:07:37]RJC Boasts They Defeated Thomas Massey — J.D. Vance Pledges Allegiance to the Republican Jewish CoalitionRJC: "We played the lead role in taking out Congressman Massey." They don't need Trump — they'll find another goy.────────────────────────────────────────[01:44:04]Texas Gold Legal Tender Bill — Texans Can Deposit Precious Metals and Spend Them via Debit CardDeposits with the Texas Bullion Depository in Leander, electronic conversion at point of sale; it will change people's psychology toward real money.────────────────────────────────────────[01:49:07]One Common Trigger for Every Stock Market Crash Over 85 Years — Energy Supply DisruptionEvery major crash since 1956 is associated with energy disruption; the 1973 OPEC embargo sent stocks down 35%; Trump's Iran war is orders of magnitude larger.────────────────────────────────────────[01:49:47]The Great Taking: The UCC Was Quietly Changed to Put Brokerages as Secured Creditors Above YouIn a financial reset you will find you are too far down the creditor list to recover anything; done across most US states with almost no public attention. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
AI is changing litigation - but is the defense bar keeping pace? On Episode 282 of The Lawyer Stories Podcast, Benny Gold sits down with Rob Martorana, Head of Partnerships at Theo Ai, for a fascinating conversation about artificial intelligence, litigation intelligence, case strategy, and the future of legal technology. Rob brings a unique perspective to the conversation. His career has taken him from serving as an Assistant District Attorney and practicing law to years in litigation finance and now the rapidly evolving world of legal AI. We discuss the technology and investment gap between the plaintiff and defense bars, why defense litigation has historically been difficult to standardize, and how AI can help legal teams better understand massive amounts of litigation data. Rob also shares his perspective on case valuation, settlement benchmarking, litigation finance, risk and exposure analysis, and how technology may change the way lawyers evaluate and manage cases.
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J-Hole jolted the markets, only to have Warsh's J-Hole narrative jolted right back with JOLTS. Caught in between are interest rates which nobody seems to have a handle on even though the answers are right there in Treasury Secretary Bessent's words and the latest European inflation. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis----------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Eurodollar University Live 2October 9-12, West Palm Beach, Florida40 seats exist. Application only.https://eurodollar-university.com/edu-conference-2026----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I'll also be active on Bravais Social - a new AI-centered social network designed for professionals and knowledge workers. The platform aims to bring together a wider range of tools and functionalities tailored specifically for professional interaction, research, and knowledge exchange in one place. You can find me here: https://bravais.social/profile/edu
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeDisinformation about clean energy is showing up everywhere — online after every blackout, at county commission meetings about siting new projects, in regulatory dockets stuffed with fake comments. GoodPower, which combines a C3 education arm with a C4 advocacy arm, is trying to fight back with a network of thousands of content creators, rapid-response campaigns around storms and grid failures, and an AI tool that detects manufactured public comments. I talk with CEO Leah Qusba about what they've tried, what they've measured, and what actually works.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction03:06 – What the disinformation claims, and who spreads it05:57 – From Action for the Climate Emergency to GoodPower08:38 – Building a creator network in non-political verticals14:17 – Competing with talk radio and Fox News18:26 – Winter Storm Fern and the rapid response system23:26 – Measuring whether a deployment actually worked27:24 – Pre-bunking and the 80-county experiment33:18 – Getting people off the couch and into the room38:10 – AI agents and where human judgment sits42:05 – Keeping the C3 and the C4 distinct47:13 – Battery fires, Moss Landing, and talking to fire chiefs50:54 – TrueVoice and manufactured public comment56:13 – Whether AI will overwhelm the comment process58:11 – The best messages that actually land1:04:22 – Super PACs, budgets, and what comes next
What does it take to market some of the world's most iconic brands?Recorded live during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jim sits down with Mark Kirkham, Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo Beverages U.S., to explore how one of the world's largest marketers continues to reinvent brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Starbucks Ready-to-Drink, Lipton, and poppi in an era defined by AI, changing consumer behavior, and relentless innovation.Mark oversees brand and marketing strategy across PepsiCo's $28 billion U.S. beverage portfolio. During more than 15 years with the company, he's held marketing leadership roles across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, helping shape global campaigns, expand iconic brands, and lead innovation around the world. Before PepsiCo, he built his foundation in research and analytics at Forrester and Nielsen before moving into brand management at Procter & Gamble.The conversation also becomes a masterclass in leadership. From developing future CMOs to writing a weekly letter to his marketing team, Mark shares why trust, transparency, curiosity, and continuous learning are the foundations of building both great brands and great leaders.—Meet The CMO Podcast On the RoadThe CMO Podcast will be on the road throughout Q4 2026, capturing conversations with the leaders shaping the future of marketing, leadership, and business. If you'll be attending one of these events, we'd love to connect. Let us know!Advertising Week New York | October 5–7BLINK Cincinnati | October 8ANA Masters of Marketing | October 20–22—Interested in partnering with The CMO Podcast?!Looking ahead to the rest of 2026 and into 2027, we're partnering with brands to create executive content platforms that extend far beyond a single event. From pop-up podcast studios and live recordings to executive roundtables, keynote conversations, and bespoke thought leadership programs, we work with partners to build meaningful experiences that connect with senior marketing leaders.Whether you'd like to partner with us at one of the industry's biggest marketing events or create a custom experience designed specifically for your brand, we'd love to explore what's possible. Reach out to learn how we can build something together.Email us at podcasts@vyve.co—Produced by vYveThe CMO Podcast is proudly produced by vYve Production, a full-service production and content studio specializing in podcasts, executive storytelling, branded content, and live experiences. vYve is a community of ambitious leaders dedicated to unlocking what's next in business and in life. Through executive coaching, transformative experiences, strategic content, and communities like The CMO Podcast, vYve helps entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and teams grow their businesses, strengthen their leadership, and build meaningful connections that last.Learn more about vYve and The CMO Podcast community at www.vyve.co.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Business is moving faster than ever. AI is accelerating decisions, markets are shifting in real time, and leaders are being asked to adapt constantly. But moving faster isn't always the answer. In this episode of Built to Scale, Matthew R. Meehan sits down with Aileda Bailey, founder of Ask Aileda, to talk about what it really takes to lead through rapid change without getting trapped in urgency, burnout, or reactive decision-making. Aileda explains why leaders need to understand their own "human operating system," how neuroscience can help entrepreneurs perform better under pressure, and why AI should be treated as a resource and NOT a replacement for judgment, intuition, trust, or leadership. Matt and Aileda also dig into one of the biggest challenges founders face as their companies grow: making the shift from owner to leader. Because if every question, decision, and problem still has to come through you, you're not really scaling. You're becoming the bottleneck. In this episode, you'll learn: Why trying to keep up with constant change can actually make you a worse leader How to step out of urgency and make decisions with more clarity Why AI can accelerate the problems already hiding inside a business The human skills technology can't replace How neuroscience can help you reframe stress and pressure When to trust data—and when experience and intuition matter What "conscious leadership" actually means in practical terms Why founders struggle to give up control as their companies grow The difference between acting like an owner and leading like a CEO Why scaling requires reinvesting in your people and organization Simple habits that can help leaders think more clearly and perform better under pressure Your Challenge Before your next big decision, don't react right away. Take a pause. Step away from the screen. Take three deep breaths, go for a walk, or give yourself 24 hours if the decision allows it. Then ask yourself: Am I making this decision from clarity, or from urgency? And if your business is growing, take it one step further: What am I still controlling that someone else on my team should own? Pick one decision to slow down and one responsibility to let go of this week. That's your challenge. Connect with Aileda Bailey Ask Aileda Website: https://askaileda.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/askaileda Facebook: https://facebook.com/askaileda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/askaileda YouTube: https://youtube.com/@askaileda Need capital before growth turns into another bottleneck? If your business is growing but still feels stuck, the answer is not always "throw more money at it." The right capital strategy should support the right growth plan. Matt and the Credit Banc team help business owners explore financing options for working capital, acquisitions, equipment, expansion, and growth opportunities before they are stuck scrambling at the last minute. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3dh9vy86 Built to Scale is a podcast segment from The Liquid Lunch Project, hosted by Matt, built for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners who want to grow smarter, tighten operations, improve profitability, and build companies that can scale without chaos running the show.
Host Tony Whatley interviews Jesse Jackson, CEO of Mango Automotive, which scaled to over $10M revenue in its first three years and now operates eight shops across New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. Jackson shares her path from environmental engineering to software product leadership, selling an automotive detail shop management app in 2021, and pivoting into brick-and-mortar auto repair due to an aging owner base and opportunity to improve customer experience (the "pink wall effect," clean lobbies). She explains why software profitability can suffer from heavy customization, how Mango uses AI and custom internal tools to centralize metrics and task checklists, and how acquisitions require systems to function without constant owner presence. Jackson discusses sourcing off-market deals, frequent owner financing tailored to seller needs, focusing on shop size (6–7 bays minimum) and location, and retaining talent by offering benefits and growth opportunities through "Mango University," with a goal to reach nine figures in five years using added capital. 00:00 Meet Jesse Jackson 01:14 From Engineer to Software 02:51 Why Software Burns Out 03:36 Custom Tools With AI 06:36 Why the App Wasnt Profitable 09:27 Spotting the Shop Opportunity 11:40 Pink Wall Customer Experience 13:11 First Shop Christmas Sprint 17:00 Finding Deals Off Market 21:33 Owner Financing Retirements 22:02 Scaling Fast Eating Glass 23:30 Systems Slow Day Checklist 26:13 McDonalds Ops Lessons 27:11 Extreme Shop Organization Ideas 27:53 Shop Workflow Mindset 28:43 Checklist Driven Consistency 29:30 Acquisition Sweet Spots 31:27 Labor Shortage Reality Check 32:37 Benefits First Hiring 37:20 Pricing Above Bottom 38:01 Promoting From Within 39:38 Growth Mindset Training 41:51 Culture In Acquisitions 44:06 Nine Figure Growth Plan 46:12 Just Start And Delegate 49:22 Hiring Before You Can 51:10 Closing And Contact Info
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a culture loses its grip on objective reality? On this episode of Strong By Design, Coach Chris Wilson welcomes back Dr. Frank Turek for his fifth appearance on the podcast to discuss his provocative new book, The War on Reality. You can preorder the book at the link below!Frank is a Christian apologist, author, speaker, and founder of CrossExamined.org, and he has spent decades defending the truth claims of Christianity using reason, evidence, and logic. In this conversation, Frank explains why he believes the battle we're facing today goes much deeper than politics or cultural disagreement. It is ultimately a battle over truth, reality, human identity, morality, family, information, and even our understanding of what it means to be human. Chris and Frank explore what happens when subjective feelings begin to outrank objective facts, whether technology and artificial intelligence have made it harder to know what is true, and whether a free society can survive without a shared understanding of reality. They also discuss the role Christians have played in this cultural moment, why defending truth requires more than simply knowing what you believe, and how we can equip the next generation to think critically in a world increasingly confused about truth. If you've ever wondered why the cultural battles of our day seem to go far deeper than politics, this conversation with Dr. Frank Turek will give you plenty to think about. Time Stamps00:00 – Why “your truth” can't define reality00:49 – Welcome to the Strong by Design podcast!01:12 – Join Coach Chris along with our special guest Frank Turek02:48 – The tragic loss of Charlie Kirk05:00 – Why is culture changing?07:01 – Can 'feelings' change biological reality?09:28 – How postmodernism changes the way we see truth12:35 – How modernism led to postmodernism15:00 – Are Christians partly responsible for cultural decline?17:28 – What socialism gets wrong about human nature20:07 – Why work and incentives matter22:55 – Can we really customize reality?24:25 – Finding peace through grief and loss28:44 – Why rebellion is a deeper problem than death31:09 – What history says about culture and civilization33:07 – What the numbers reveal about America37:08 – How language changes the way we see reality39:00 – Can AI be trusted to tell the truth?41:11 – What happens when students use AI to cheat?43:19 – How can we know God exists?45:37 – Get a closer look at The War on Reality (pre-order!)48:55 – Share, rate & review the Strong by Design podcast! Get the book – The War on Reality:https://thewaronreality.com/ Frank's past episodes:Ep 65 Stealing from GodEp 186 Is the 'Cancel Culture' Loving or Unloving and How Do We Respond?Ep 238 Hollywood Heroes - How Your Favorite Movies Reveal GodEp 310 Correct, Not Politically Correct Connect with Frank:Instagram Connect with Chris:InstagramSupport the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com
Hour 4 (9.01) The Angels are headed for new ownership in a reported $4 billion sale, ending Arte Moreno's tenure and sending fans into celebration. Tim also reacts to the latest arrest of Glendale's infamous "butt-sniffer" and a 91-year-old who just made hiking history. 9:05 — Tim continues coverage of the massive eastbound 10 Freeway crash before reflecting on the death of 32-year-old Bank of America executive Erin Piacenti, who was killed in a random Times Square stabbing. He discusses her accomplishments and the financial challenges families can face after a sudden tragedy. 9:20 — Arte Moreno has agreed to sell the Angels in a deal reportedly worth $4 billion. Tim breaks down why fans are celebrating the end of Moreno's ownership and what new ownership could mean for the franchise. 9:35 — Glendale police arrested Calese Crowder, the repeat offender widely known as the "butt-sniffer," after new reports of suspicious behavior in local stores. He was booked on suspicion of a parole violation and is being held without bail. 9:50 — Dale "Greybeard" Sanders, 91, reclaimed the record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail. Tim also looks at Dyson's new $499 CameraJet toothbrush, which uses a built-in camera and AI technology to provide live brushing feedback before getting sidetracked by Glen Campbell playing "Dueling Banjos." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2 (9.01) Glendale's infamous "butt-sniffer" is back behind bars, while a newly approved cancer drug is generating buzz for nearly doubling survival times and carrying a massive price tag. Tim also checks out a record-setting hiker and Dyson's AI-powered toothbrush. 7:05 — Calese Crowder, the repeat offender known as the "butt-sniffer," has been arrested again in Glendale after reports of similar behavior at local stores. Police say he was taken into custody on suspicion of violating parole and is being held without bail. 7:20 — The Boyle Heights warehouse controversy continues as complaints spread beyond Los Angeles. Residents in Simi Valley are now raising concerns about odors linked to shipments of spoiled food from the Lineage facility. 7:35 — Dale "Greybeard" Sanders, 91, reclaimed the record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail. Tim also looks at Dyson's new $499 CameraJet toothbrush, which uses a built-in camera and AI-powered feedback to analyze your brushing habits before getting sidetracked by Glen Campbell's take on "Dueling Banjos." 7:50 — Tim explores Rasonque, a newly approved pancreatic cancer treatment that nearly doubled survival time in clinical trials but comes with a list price approaching $484,000 per year. He also looks at emerging cancer therapies that use mRNA technology to target disease in new ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we're sitting down with Anna Rinke, Co-founder of Homebody Studios, for a conversation that covers SO much.We get into what burnout actually felt like for her before anyone else could see it, the delusion it takes to build something from nothing, and the advice she'd give any woman who looks successful on paper but knows deep down she's unhappy. We also dig into how Homebody actually came together, what building a real brand (not just a studio) looks like, and the boundaries she's had to build for herself now that work no longer comes before everything else.Anna has also become a real force online when it comes to AI education, so we get into what people are getting wrong about it, how to actually start using it if you're only using it like a fancier Google search, and how she uses it to level up her own life.We close out talking about what she's reading, watching, and listening to right now — the books that changed her life, the podcasts making her smarter, and the people whose brains she's obsessed with.Here's what we get into:Anna's path from corporate to founding HomebodyWhat burnout looked like for her before anyone else could see itAdvice for the woman who's successful on paper but knows she's unhappyThe delusion it takes to build something successfulHow Homebody actually came together — and why she saw room in a saturated marketThe difference between opening a studio and building a brandWhat real community actually looks likeHer take on the pilates vs. weightlifting debateThe health and fitness non-negotiables she lives by nowHow she became an AI education force online — and what people are getting wrongPractical tips for using AI in your workplace and your personal lifeThe books, podcasts, and people who've shaped how she thinksWhat she's currently obsessed with, reading, and consumingConnect with Anna:Follow Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annanoellerinke/?hl=enFind Anna on Substack: https://annanoellerinke.substack.com/Follow Homebody: https://www.instagram.com/homebody__studios/?hl=enIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it.
Matthew Prince is the co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. Prince joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss Cloudflare's plan to block Google from millions of ad and subscription-supported websites unless publishers choose to opt out. Tune in to hear why he believes Google must pay for access to online content, how AI is destroying the web's traditional traffic model, and why the era of SEO is coming to an end. We also cover micropayments for publishers, the risks AI agents pose to small businesses, and how commerce could consolidate around a handful of giant companies. Hit play for an urgent look at the fight over who controls the future of the internet. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.235 – Apparition Instruments 3CM in both the long and short configuration on the 6.75-in SIG SAUER 300 BLK MCX AR-18 consumer retail LVAW analog. Technical discussion of this new silencer from AI that is somewhat similar to the CAT RAT to accommodate last week's report (00:06:57)a. Intro to the AI 3CM (00:09:59)b. AI 3CM general overview (00:11:19)c. AI 3CM silencer design and functional physics (00:15:22)d. AI 3CM Hazard Map in Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.32 (00:23:13)e. Technical performance discussion – suppressing the MCX (00:31:516)f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (00:48:45)2. Sound Signature Review 6.236 – Front of Rifle Systems MK12 Mod FOR reflex silencer on the 14.5-in M4A1RIII. Once again, cloners rejoice! Or maybe not! Check out this modern adaptation of reflex suppression for the MK12 platform, doing things quite a bit differently than the famous OPS INC 12th model reflex silencer. How does it compare to the Otter Creek Labs OCM5 and OCM6? Intro discussion to today's report (00:54:24)Sponsored by Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!
In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers is joined by Ashley Napier of Solomon for a conversation about recruiting, developing, and retaining talent in an insurance industry increasingly obsessed with artificial intelligence. Ashley explains that development cannot stop after hiring. Agencies need intentional onboarding, clearly defined expectations, and a progression where leaders demonstrate the work, perform it alongside the employee, allow the employee to take the lead with assistance, and eventually step back and observe. David and Ashley challenge the idea that AI should automatically replace employees who struggle in certain areas. Instead, leaders should identify what people do exceptionally well and use technology to strengthen their weaknesses. AI should assist people rather than become the entire agency strategy. David also warns that agencies can become so consumed with the latest AI tools that they overlook foundational technology such as CRMs, processes, data collection, and training. The conversation then moves directly into producer development. David shares his own experience of having to reset the training process with a producer after realizing that both of them had drifted away from the established framework. The lesson: having a process isn't enough—you have to execute it and hold people accountable to it. They also discuss the value of immediate post-appointment coaching. David credits the "curbside chats" he received early in his insurance career—immediate conversations about what worked, what didn't, and what needed to change—with accelerating his development as a producer. Finally, David translates leadership development into a middle-market sales strategy by explaining the Stop, Start, Continue exercise. Producers can anonymously gather feedback from a client's employees to uncover operational problems contributing to workers' compensation, commercial auto, and general liability losses. Connect with: David Carothers LinkedIn Ashley Napier Linkedin Visit Websites: Killing Commercial Crushing Content Power Producers Podcast Policytee The Dirty 130 The Extra 2 Minute
AI news this week: MiniMax H3 Max on Fal is generating video faster than you can watch it, powering never-ending real-time channels (Fal Live, Levels.io's Infinite Slop, Reactor) and we're already breaking it.. On today's AI For Humans, Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell go hands-on with what real-time video actually makes possible. Gavin took an open-source interactive game demo, some Fal credits, and a POV dating sim and turned it into something very weird, and we'll show you what worked, what broke, and what it cost. Plus Runway's new Solaris model generates entire interfaces on the fly, and someone built a chatbot running at 14,000 tokens a second. Also: Sam Altman is out preaching about OpenAI's new Astra model, which may drop this week, and the leaks are leakin'. Plus: Gavin handed his personal data to three different AI agents, including hot new startup Instinct, which found him a weird concert and a list of podcast bookings (and we may have a few invite codes to give away). Codex mass-edits a Google Calendar and Kevin finally plays the custom-trained MiniMax Music LoRA you asked for (all three of you). And an AI See What You Did There with The Office in Claudish, famous people falling on each other, and Jenny Krakovsky's feature film finished in 50 days. THE SLOP-AGGEDON IS UPON US. TURN YOUR AIRPODS UP TO 11. // Show Links // MiniMax H3 MAX Free Gen Page https://fal.ai/tools/minimax-h3-max Gavin's MiniMax H3 Max real-time test (it's very fast) https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2093098167906758734?s=20 Gavin's follow-up: the toms https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2093746610849403017?s=20 Fal Live, two never-ending channels https://fal.live/chaos Levels.io's Infinite Slop http://levels.io/infinite-slop Glitch platform https://x.com/thefirst_ad/status/2094442316086039004?s=20 Reactor https://live.reactor.inc/ H3 Max now supports video references https://x.com/fal/status/2094527664040124764?s=20 Interactive games with H3 Max (the GitHub Gavin started from) https://x.com/BlendiByl/status/2094337649859523015 Gorgeous website mockup made with H3 (prompt included) https://x.com/ShamsAmin56/status/2093710509858328605?s=20 Runway Solaris, a model for generated interfaces https://runway.com/news/research/introducing-solaris OpenAI Astra samples (supposedly) https://x.com/chetaslua/status/2094472807908569356?s=20 https://x.com/lyraxana/status/2094600793789694346?s=20 https://x.com/GaricaRosen6779/status/2094727306766111126?s=20 https://x.com/pankajkumar_dev/status/2094399865971450286?s=20 Astra makes Terraria https://x.com/alexgetmancom/status/2094762443310272735?s=20 Omarchy AI Operating System https://omarchy.org/ Instinct: The AI Agent Messaging System https://app.instinct.co/login PRE-ORDER KIM PURCELL'S BOOK FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONES https://kimpurcell.com/books/write-a-novel-in-100-days The concert Instinct found for Gavin https://tabularasa.itm.studio/m/tabula-rasa-presents-ramonpang The Office but everyone speaks Claudish https://x.com/venturetwins/status/2094536157686387114?s=20 Famous people punch each other and fall down https://x.com/sadlemonjuice/status/2094017087484092810?s=20 Jenny Krakovsky finished her feature film in 50 days https://x.com/jennykrakovsky/status/2094394793451200630?s=20 // Join the AI For Humans community // Join the AI For Humans Discord https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Support AI For Humans on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow Subscribe to the AI For Humans newsletter https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow AI For Humans on X: @AIForHumansShow https://x.com/AIForHumansShow Follow AI For Humans on TikTok: @aiforhumansshow https://www.tiktok.com/@aiforhumansshow Speaking and booking https://www.aiforhumans.show/
In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Michael Gadsby, founder and co-founder of O3 World and Chief Innovation Officer of O3XO.Michael talks about his unconventional path into business, from discovering web design at the dawn of the internet to freelancing, building an agency, and eventually partnering with Keith Scandone to grow O3 World. Michael shares how relationships helped them land their first customer, Philadelphia Style Magazine, and why having a co-founder with a different perspective can make all the difference when navigating difficult decisions and big opportunities.Michael then turns to AI and how companies can actually put it to work without trying to transform everything overnight. Michael explains why O3XO takes a “start small and scale” approach, helping organizations identify everyday friction points, prioritize practical AI use cases, and create solutions that give teams more capacity to do meaningful work. He also discusses staying ahead of rapid technological change, building custom solutions with increasingly accessible tools, and the importance of real conversations over AI-generated “slop”.Get a fresh perspective from Michael Gadsby on making sense of AI, finding opportunity in uncertainty, and building alongside the right people in this episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:O3XOhttps://www.o3xo.ai/Michael Gadsby's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgadsby/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/
Milo Yiannopoulos spent a decade cheering mass deportations. Then ICE deported him. Bridget breaks down the full Milo arc, what his deportation says about the culture he helped create, and how Trump's renaming Lake Ontario relates to it all. #MiloYiannopoulos #LakeAmerica #DumpsterFire Topics covered: Milo Yiannopoulos deportation, ICE deportation, Lake America Lake Ontario, Trump executive order, Canada 9/11 CBC, meme wars, 4chan, hole control, troll culture, Nick Fuentes New episodes weekly. Subscribe for more Dumpster Fire. Get your Release The Files merch and Reality Remains Undefeated shirts HERE - https://bit.ly/bridgetphetasy-merch End Music - Sweetfire performed by Lightmaker Walk-Ins Welcome YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UC1pIdDAknFnlEVtJkTTV7QQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our sponsors Perplexity Computer & BON CHARGE Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at https://www.PPLX.ai/BRIDGET and experience the next phase of AI. Revitalize your skin with BON CHARGE's Red Light Face Mask and get 15% off with code BRIDGET at https://www.boncharge.com/bridget ---------------------------------------------------------------------- We just want to make you laugh while the world burns. We produce media content, essays, and merchandise such as t-shirts and greeting cards that make burgers out of your sacred cows and tell you not to take yourself so damn seriously. Buy PHETASY MERCH here: https://www.bridgetphetasy.com/ For more content, including the unedited version of Dumpster Fire, BTS content, writing, photos, livestreams and a kick-ass community, subscribe at https://phetasy.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BridgetPhetasy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridgetphetasy/ Podcast - Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-ins-welcome/id1437447846 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jbRU0qOjbxZJf9d49AHEh https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3gqggwe23u6mnsdgqynu447wva
Change can be exciting, but it can also leave you feeling like the ground is constantly shifting beneath your feet. A new job, changing relationships, family challenges, uncertainty in the world, or simply trying to keep up with a rapidly changing culture can create stress and anxiety. When everything around you feels unpredictable, Isaiah 33:6 offers a powerful reminder: God Himself is your stability. You don't have to predict every change or have every answer before you can move forward. God's character doesn't change even when your circumstances do. While the world may offer conflicting advice and plenty of reasons to panic, God promises to provide the wisdom, knowledge, and strength you need for whatever is in front of you. When you make God your ultimate treasure, you can face changing times with confidence because your foundation isn't changing with your circumstances. Highlights How to find stability when your work, relationships, or circumstances are constantly changing Why God's unchanging character provides confidence in uncertain times What Isaiah 33:6 teaches about God's provision of wisdom, knowledge, and salvation How relying on God can help you navigate challenges you've never faced before Understanding what it means to have “the fear of the Lord” How the Holy Spirit provides peace and stability in the middle of change Practical questions to help you slow down, reconnect with God, and seek His wisdom Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Find Stability in Changing Times By: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“And he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” – Isaiah 33:6, ESV Right now, I’m leading a project at work to increase the visibility of our university center’s website content in artificial intelligence search results. For years, my focus was on traditional SEO – optimizing our pages for classic search engines. While those traditional methods are still important, we’re currently living through a massive communications revolution. People are moving away from traditional online search. They’re increasingly using AI tools to find online content. Being on the cutting edge of change is exciting, but it’s also stressful. The best practices for AI visibility are evolving as AI evolves, so my team and I must adapt to constant change. While I lead this effort, I’m grateful to God for being my stability. I know I can always rely on God’s unchanging strength to help me with whatever I need in these rapidly changing times. What kind of changes are you dealing with in your own life right now? Maybe you’re going through a change at work, in your relationships, or with something else that’s important to you. Even dealing with all the uncertainty of events in the news can be stressful. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re dealing with lots of change happening around you. But you don’t need to worry about whether or not you’ll be able to manage change well if you rely on God as your source of stability. Isaiah 33:6 promises that God himself will be your stability in your changing times. When everything around you seems uncertain, God remains completely reliable. This verse also describes how God will give you stability by providing an “abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.” If you look to the world for answers in changing times, you’ll often find conflicting opinions and panic. But if you look to the Lord, he will generously pour out the wisdom and knowledge you need to manage change well. If you face a problem at work that you’ve never encountered before, God will help you solve it. If you’re trying to parent a child through a challenging season, God will teach you how to do so well. You don’t have to try to predict where all the change around you will lead, because you‘re connected to God, who leads you well because he loves you. Finally, Isaiah points out that “the fear of the Lord is Zion’s treasure.” In the Bible, the fear of the Lord doesn’t mean being afraid of God. Instead, the fear of the Lord means being in awe of who God is so you’re inspired to relate to God with reverence. When you make the Lord your ultimate treasure, you realize that while your circumstances in this world can change quickly, God’s character never changes. You don’t have to be stressed by all the change around you when you remember that the Holy Spirit lives inside you, offering you a strong and peaceful stability in the middle of change. Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider how God gives us stability in these changing times, reflect on these questions: In what area of your life right now – such as at work, or in your family – are you feeling the most stress because of a change that’s happening? How does the truth that God promises to be your stability give you the confidence to trust God to help you with the challenges you’re currently facing? Think back to a past season of your life when you went through a major change. How did God’s Holy Spirit guide you through it, and how can remembering that give you confidence today? How can you slow down this week to take the time you need to connect with the Holy Spirit and receive an abundance of wisdom and knowledge for managing change well? Isaiah mentions that the fear of the Lord is a treasure. How can you look for God’s wonder in your daily life so you’ll be inspired with a sense of awe that will help you relate to God with reverence? Further Reading: Hebrews 13:8 Malachi 3:6 Psalm 46:1-3 James 1:17 Matthew 7:24-25 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.