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This is the audio from the August 1, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians […]
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sylvester “Sly Huncho” Brewster..
Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sylvester “Sly Huncho” Brewster..
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If your loved one uses multiple substances, use the "functional analysis" to understand which substance to focus on first. Start small, by changing your own behavior in response to your loved one's use. Aim to shift over time. Study CRAFT modules 3, 5, and 6 closely to help make your plans.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". Learn more here. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our youtube channel.
Hey we're back, we had some very busy times and weren't able to record. But we've got some project car updates and some scale project car updates. Some much needed movement on the Volvo and the Starion is even closer to being 100%. Then we talk some scale car stuff. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmail.com Join the Discord, message us on the socials for a link. Keep your cars analog and Aim for the Roses!
"Aim it at her tits, kid..." In the latest episode of AT THE MOVIES IN THE 90s, your host Mark McManus and brand new host Emma Arneil dig deep into Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling 1997 exploration of the 70s porn industry, Boogie Nights. One of the most celebrated films of the decades, putting PTA and Mark Wahlberg on the map, plus revitalising the career of Burt Reynolds, this serves as a searing Altman-esque look at the dark side of an already seedy industry. Decades on, does it have the same power? And is that final moment still able to take your eye out? We find out! Host / Editor Mark McManus Co-Host Emma Arneil Producer A. J. Black Find the podcast on Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/atthemoviesinthe90s Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: 'I Am Changing' by Isaac Elliott (c) epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the audio from the July 31, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians […]
CAPITAL DOGZ guestmix: 01. AIM, Capital Dogz, Khai - Там Где Солнце 02. Broma - Joggle 03. Rockwell - Vent(Original Mix) 04. Workforce/DRS - Cheap Love 05. Koherent - Step It 06. Bredren - Evacuation 07. Vex - Forgotten(Original Mix) 08. Saikon - Guilty Pleasures(Radio Edit) 09. Monrroe/Sydney - As I Fall 10. RoyGreen & Protone - Oxy 11. Fakt - Alone In The Crowd 12. Dander - Censored The Audio - 13. RivalTechnique - Stumble 14. Data 3, Koherent- Latitude 15. Motiv - Penguin 16. Phase, Grey Code - Call In Me 17. Skeptical/SP:MC - Smelly Button 18. AIM, Capital Dogz, Khai - Раз шаг DUBSPACE LION guestmix: 01. DJ Marky, makoto, Vanessa Freeman - It's Alright, I Feel It 02. Total Science, Villem, McLeod - Outer Worlds 03. Flowrian May 04. Tokalosh - Another Level 05. Syncopix - Jonie's Theme 06. Nu:Tone - Do It Right 07. Carlito - Fiesta En La Playa 08. NC-17 / AK1200 - Summer Funk 09. Bcee - Measurement 10. SHY FX - Skanga Riddim 11. Level 2 - Bite the Bone 12. Danny Byrd, Sigma, Basslayerz - Superstylin INTELLIGENT MANNERS guestmix: 01. Intelligent Manners - Funky Joint 02. Surreal - Phases 03. Channell & Motiv & Luke Truth - Substance 04. Cnof & Harc - Paradise 05. Lenzman - Close To Me 06. Surreal - Into You 07. Primitive Instinct - Glacier Drift 08. Command Strange & Cnof - Roads 09. Chief LDN - Passion 10. Command Strange - Back To You 11. The Invisible Man - The Bell Tune (Velocity Booty) 12. Velocity - Sunny Side Up 13. Intelligent Manners - Best Place Ever 14. Unknown Artists - I Just Do GVOZD vibez: 01. High Contrast - Around Me (feat. Dawn Joseph) 02. Illarea - Between The Ages 03. Audien, Shaun Farrugia - High Hopes (Krakota Extended Remix) 04. Olly G, Gary Mictian - Back To You 05. Felix Samuel, JJONAZ, Jessee - Falling Higher (Extended Mix) 06. Tantrum Desire & Gracie Van Brunt - Lift You Up 07. Delta Heavy - Set You Free (Extended Mix) 08. SUUNE feat. Purple Velvet Curtains - Put Me On 09. del & FINAL UK - Darkest Hour 10. Paimon - Souls walk in 11. Redpill - Way of the Pack 12. Prolix - So Deep 13. SubFuze - Avalanche 14. Diode - Radial Bomb (VIP mix) 15. Burston - Heavy 16. Amott DnB - Guns 17. Dexx - Bentley 18. Khronos - Awakening 19. LowRIDERz, Smoky D - Can't Stop 20. Dub Phizix - Watchman
Topics covered : Rest, nervous system regulation, connection, guilt, awareness, balance, parenting, burnout, self compassion.For my final episode before the summer break, I'm joined by chartered clinical psychologist, author and psychology lecturer, Dr Malie Coyne.Why do so many of us find it so difficult to rest?Malie explores our relationship with rest and why, in a world that celebrates busyness, so many of us struggle to switch off.Malie lives in Galway with her husband, Pete, and their two daughters, Jessica (14) and Aimée (12) and she first joined me on the podcast during the pandemic, helping us navigate one of the most uncertain periods of our lives.If you enjoyed this conversation, you might also like previous episodes with Dermot Whelan and Alana Kirk.As always, thank you for listening. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who might need to hear it.To connect with Malie :Dr. Malie Coyne | Clinical Psychologist, Author, Lecturer at NUI GalwayShe is the co-author for the 'A Lust For Life' primary and secondary wellbeing school programmes and is also on their mental health advisory panel.Book mentions :'Love in, Love out : A compassionate approach to parenting your anxious child' Dr. Malie Coyne'Rest is Resistance : Free yourself from grind culture and reclaim yoiur life' Tricia Hersey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson. An audiobook summary and review by StoryShots. Most businesses fail by perfecting products before selling them. This book summary reveals the counterintuitive startup strategy for rapid business growth.
CAPITAL DOGZ guestmix: 01. AIM, Capital Dogz, Khai - Там Где Солнце 02. Broma - Joggle 03. Rockwell - Vent(Original Mix) 04. Workforce/DRS - Cheap Love 05. Koherent - Step It 06. Bredren - Evacuation 07. Vex - Forgotten(Original Mix) 08. Saikon - Guilty Pleasures(Radio Edit) 09. Monrroe/Sydney - As I Fall 10. RoyGreen & Protone - Oxy 11. Fakt - Alone In The Crowd 12. Dander - Censored The Audio - 13. RivalTechnique - Stumble 14. Data 3, Koherent- Latitude 15. Motiv - Penguin 16. Phase, Grey Code - Call In Me 17. Skeptical/SP:MC - Smelly Button 18. AIM, Capital Dogz, Khai - Раз шаг DUBSPACE LION guestmix: 01. DJ Marky, makoto, Vanessa Freeman - It's Alright, I Feel It 02. Total Science, Villem, McLeod - Outer Worlds 03. Flowrian May 04. Tokalosh - Another Level 05. Syncopix - Jonie's Theme 06. Nu:Tone - Do It Right 07. Carlito - Fiesta En La Playa 08. NC-17 / AK1200 - Summer Funk 09. Bcee - Measurement 10. SHY FX - Skanga Riddim 11. Level 2 - Bite the Bone 12. Danny Byrd, Sigma, Basslayerz - Superstylin INTELLIGENT MANNERS guestmix: 01. Intelligent Manners - Funky Joint 02. Surreal - Phases 03. Channell & Motiv & Luke Truth - Substance 04. Cnof & Harc - Paradise 05. Lenzman - Close To Me 06. Surreal - Into You 07. Primitive Instinct - Glacier Drift 08. Command Strange & Cnof - Roads 09. Chief LDN - Passion 10. Command Strange - Back To You 11. The Invisible Man - The Bell Tune (Velocity Booty) 12. Velocity - Sunny Side Up 13. Intelligent Manners - Best Place Ever 14. Unknown Artists - I Just Do GVOZD vibez: 01. High Contrast - Around Me (feat. Dawn Joseph) 02. Illarea - Between The Ages 03. Audien, Shaun Farrugia - High Hopes (Krakota Extended Remix) 04. Olly G, Gary Mictian - Back To You 05. Felix Samuel, JJONAZ, Jessee - Falling Higher (Extended Mix) 06. Tantrum Desire & Gracie Van Brunt - Lift You Up 07. Delta Heavy - Set You Free (Extended Mix) 08. SUUNE feat. Purple Velvet Curtains - Put Me On 09. del & FINAL UK - Darkest Hour 10. Paimon - Souls walk in 11. Redpill - Way of the Pack 12. Prolix - So Deep 13. SubFuze - Avalanche 14. Diode - Radial Bomb (VIP mix) 15. Burston - Heavy 16. Amott DnB - Guns 17. Dexx - Bentley 18. Khronos - Awakening 19. LowRIDERz, Smoky D - Can't Stop 20. Dub Phizix - Watchman
This is the audio from the July 30, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians […]
Welcome back to The Catholic Coaching Podcast with Matt and Erin! In this episode, we're flipping the script! Matt takes the coach's chair to walk Erin through a live, unscripted Causal Temperament & Mindset Coaching session. If you've ever struggled with staying consistent with your health goals, giving into late-night indulgence, or feeling like your temperament's "shadow side" is sabotaging your progress, this live demonstration is for you.Matt and Erin walk through our signature 4-step process—Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim—showing you how to catch rogue belief patterns, tame vicious habits, and leverage your God-given temperament strengths for true interior freedom.What you'll learn in this episode:• Live Demo: How a Sanguine handles late-night habit resistance & exhaustion• The 4-Step Framework: Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim in action• How overuse of spontaneity and underuse of creativity leads to inconsistency• Practical mindset shifts to move from false comfort to genuine physical and spiritual rest• How coaches can integrate the Become workbook into 1-on-1 client sessionsWhether you're a coach wanting to refine your mindset process or someone looking to break free from self-sabotage, hit play to see how grace and mindset tools transform everyday struggles!Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUB...
What if the tray is the reason your whitening results are inconsistent? Why would a dentist who owns a whitening lab — and holds four patents on making bleaching trays — tell you to skip the tray? Trayless whitening does not mean strips. It means the patient puts in a retractor and paints the gel directly onto the teeth, twice a day, for half an hour. No impression, no lab bill, no two-week wait, and no soft plastic reservoir quietly absorbing your peroxide. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation with Dr Wyman Chan and Dr Elvis Law, recorded live in their central London whitening practice. Wyman has done nothing but whitening since 2002, has a PhD on the efficacy and safety of whitening processes, and — despite owning the lab that makes the trays — now does most of his cases without one. Elvis trained under him and reckons around 90% of his own cases are now trayless. Part 1 is the mechanism, the protocol and an honest list of who it doesn't suit. Part 2 takes it into the hard cases. https://youtu.be/aAAoUxTIkxo Watch PDP277 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Let the Patient Pick the Shade Most of us ask “how white do you want to go?”, get a laugh about Hollywood white or Simon Cowell white, then hold a B1 tab against the canine and call that the destination. Try flipping it. Under corrected light, record where the patient is now. Then hand over the whole shade guide, arranged by value, and let them choose the tab they want to reach. Photograph both. This is the VITA Shade guide arranged by value: B1 → A1 → B2 → D2 → A2 → C1 → C2 → D4 → A3 → D3 → B3 → A3.5 → B4 → C3 → A4 → C4 Two things change. You now know the target precisely instead of inferring it, and you can track progress against a fixed reference. Most patients land on B1 — it's the last shade before the bleach range, and it reads natural rather than veneered. Some will point at 0M1 and that's a different conversation, which is exactly the point. Because whatever they choose dictates how many weeks, how much gel and how many reviews the case needs — and therefore what it should cost. A single flat whitening fee assumes every case takes the same work. They don't. Someone starting at C4 who wants a bleach shade can get there, but it takes more gel, more time, more reviews and probably a protocol change along the way. Price that honestly. Only you can decide what the tiers look like in your practice. But it might be worth sitting down as a team of dentists and therapists and asking: how are we delivering whitening? Two tiers? More? Based on what? What You'll Take From This Episode Conscious bleaching — why an awake patient with an open mouth is a completely different chemical situation to a sealed tray worn overnight, and what that does to sensitivity. The formulation constraint — peroxide needs acid to stay stable on the shelf, which is why pre-mixed products lean acidic and why two-component gels exist at all. The full trayless protocol — wear schedule, spacing, patient positioning, review intervals and what to troubleshoot first when a case is behind. Who it doesn't suit — an honest contraindications list, including the one objection patients raise most often and the answer to it. Tray hygiene as a clinical instruction — the reason results vary so much between patients using the identical gel. An A3.5 to B1 case — start to finish in three weeks, with the review points and the maintenance plan. Highlights of This Episode 00:00 TEASER 01:05 Trayless Teeth Whitening Explained 03:40 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Let Patients Pick Their Whitening Shade 06:05 Meet the Guests: A Career Built on Teeth Whitening 10:27 What Is Trayless Whitening? (It’s Not Whitening Strips) 13:44 Why Whitening Trays Waste Your Bleaching Gel 15:37 Are Whitening Strips Acidic? Gel Formulation Explained 19:17 Conscious Bleaching and Whitening Sensitivity 24:43 When NOT to Use Trayless Whitening 29:05 The Trayless Whitening Protocol: 30 Minutes Twice a Day 32:55 Midroll 42:45 How to Clean Whitening Trays Properly 50:02 A3.5 to B1 in Three Weeks: A Case Walkthrough 56:16 Tooth Porosity and the 45-Degree Recline Rule 1:02:09 Whitening Top-Ups and the Five-Year Guarantee 1:06:49 How to Price Teeth Whitening and Let Patients Pick the Shade 1:07:45 OUTRO 1:12:56 What’s Coming in Part 2 Start Offering Trayless Whitening for Your Office UK Dentists: In the UK you need the Get2Smile Kit which is 6% formulation applied twice daily for 30 minutes. Head to directoralcare.com and register for a free professional account. Approval unlocks the full shop, pricing, offers and their upcoming educational courses. At checkout, use code: DOCSUMMER20 The Trayless whitening system is called Get2Smile. International Dentists wishing to offer Get2Smile, please enquire from Dr Chan’s website. The international version uses 10% formulation applied for 15 minutes, twice daily.
5 Midlife Screening Tests That Give You a well deserved Unfair AdvantageWhere to get a DEXA scanWhere to get a Continuous Glucose Monitor I've used Ageless Rx and had a good experienceWhere to get a VO2 max testFeeling overwhelmed by “all the guidelines”? In this episode, I narrow it down to five screening tests that are actually worth your time in midlife. Especially if you want to feel strong, independent, and fully alive in your 70s and beyond. We start with the biggest threat to long-term health (metabolic dysfunction) and why tracking your glucose (ideally with a continuous glucose monitor) can change everything. Then we cover the DEXA scan for bone density, muscle, and visceral fat, plus the VO2 max test as the #1 predictor tied to all-cause mortality. We also talk smarter cardiovascular risk screening (beyond basic cholesterol, plus blood pressure) and cancer screenings that still matter: colorectal, breast, cervical, and skin. The theme: don't aim for normal. Aim for optimal.00:00 Why Screenings Matter00:32 Show Intro And Mindset03:06 What Counts As Screening04:42 Aim For Optimal07:39 Test One Glucose Tracking09:41 Test Two DEXA Scan11:59 Test Three VO2 Max15:21 Test Four Heart Risk Labs20:16 Test Five Cancer Screening23:30 Wrap Up And Next WeekAre you ready to give your cells their best chance to not have to stop living before they die by allowing them access to physiologic levels of hormones, but aren't sure how to even get started? Join the waitlist for my new beta program here and help me figure out how best to help wonderful women like you get the hormone care they deserve!Join the Waitlist HereCome visit me: www.healthcouragecollective.comemail me: healthcouragecollective@gmail.com
This is the audio from the July 29, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians […]
Grab your flip phone, frost those lips, and feed your Tamagotchi. This week, Amanda, Reese, and Iman are (be kind) rewinding to The Cult of Y2K with PEN15 co-creator and star Anna Konkle (@annaryankonkle). Join us as we take you on a magic school bus tour of butterfly clips and bedazzled Razrs all the way through to the very real panic that computers were about to end civilization and ending with why the early 2000s have become one of the internet's favorite religions. Were we really nostalgic for low rise jeans or are we just mourning the last time the internet felt like somewhere you visited instead of somewhere you lived? We dive into Y2K doomsday conspiracies, tweenhood, Britney Spears, ugly bedrooms, and why today's version of Y2K feels like a collective coping mechanism. Now excuse us while we update our AIM away message, inflate the living room furniture, and wait for the world to end... again. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia. Pre-order Iman's new book, Once in a Timeline, here! Your pre-order helps make more books possible! Thank you to our sponsors! Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://Quince.com/slac for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://MINTMOBILE.com/cult Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode Summary When a woman she had just met told Turquoise Skye Devereaux, "I can tell, because you eat like you went to boarding school," she heard how a history she never lived still shaped the way she moves through a day. Turquoise is Salish and Blackfeet, a social worker by training, and the founder of Indigenous Skye, where she has spent more than eight years helping schools, agencies, tribes, and child welfare systems create culturally safe spaces. She talks with host Micaela Tracy about what cultural safety actually means, the Indian Child Welfare Act in plain English, and the questions that help a child feel known instead of tested. Most of the adults in the orbit of a Native child are not Indigenous, and her message is for every one of them: you only know what you know, being present matters more than being perfect, and for a child, culture and identity are not extra. They are part of safety itself. In This Episode 00:00 Cold open 00:20 Welcome and season framing 01:50 Meet Turquoise: Salish and Blackfeet, and how Indigenous Skye began 03:10 What cultural safety actually means, and where the term comes from 05:00 Learning from the people you serve instead of assuming you know 08:10 Making it normal to not know: the zipper response 08:50 Asking about a child without putting the work of teaching on them 10:45 Native students are here to get an education, not to educate 12:30 The gap between what adults were taught and what a child needs 14:50 ICWA in plain English: why the law exists 17:40 The Indian Adoption Project, AIM, and 1978 19:45 ICWA in practice, and why it is hard on the people carrying it out 22:20 Well-meaning assumptions that land as harm 24:40 "Maybe I'm not Native enough": what a child internalizes 26:10 Better questions to ask about home and belonging 28:45 Intergenerational resilience and what else gets passed down 29:50 Seven generations in one body: epigenetics and trauma 31:45 "You eat like you went to boarding school": the story behind the cold open 35:30 Where to start learning on your own 39:30 Being present is enough: showing up where children already are 42:45 The pedagogy of discomfort, and why growth requires it 45:20 One thing to do differently tomorrow 46:15 Reflection and close About Our Guest Turquoise Skye Devereaux, MSW, is Salish and Blackfeet and the founder and lead consultant of Indigenous Skye, LLC, where she has spent more than eight years helping schools, agencies, tribes, and child welfare systems create culturally safe spaces for Indigenous youth and families. She is completing a PhD focused on identity in Indigenous communities in Arizona and Montana. Resources and Links Indigenous Skye · indigenousskye.com · @indigenousskye on Instagram National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) · nicwa.org Voices for CASA Children · voicesforcasachildren.org National CASA/GAL Association for Children · nationalcasagal.org About the Show By Their Side: Advocating for Children in Foster Care is produced by Voices for CASA Children. Season 3, "Understanding Every Voice in the Room," features practical, human conversations with professionals and people with lived experience. Hosted by Micaela Tracy. New episodes biweekly. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of VOICES or its affiliates. Content Warning: This episode may include discussions of sensitive topics that could be triggering for some listeners.
This week Nick talks to Gabriel Sacks Gabriel is lead manager of Aberdeen Asia Focus plc and a member of the investment team managing Aberdeen's Global Emerging Markets Income and Global Emerging Markets Smaller Companies strategies. During his time in Singapore, he also managed the Asian Smaller Companies Fund until returning to London in late 2022, while contributing to a range of Asian and global emerging markets portfolios. Gabriel holds an MA (Hons) in Land Economy from Selwyn College, Cambridge, and is a CFA charterholder. Nick and Gabriel discuss the investment case for Asian smaller companies and the evolving outlook for emerging markets. Drawing on more than 17 years of experience at Aberdeen, Gabriel explains why he believes the region offers attractive long-term growth opportunities. The conversation explores the drivers behind renewed investor interest in emerging markets, including diversification away from the US, the recovery in sentiment towards China, and the structural growth stories in India and Vietnam. Gabriel outlines Aberdeen Asia Focus plc's investment philosophy, emphasising high-quality businesses, strong governance, disciplined portfolio construction, and the importance of identifying under-researched companies with sustainable competitive advantages. Book Choices Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David EpsteinGodfather of the Kremlin by Paul KlebnikovMusic ChoicesJamiroquai - Virtual InsanityAlmir Guineto - ConselhoThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.
This is the audio from the July 28, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians […]
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Bill and Andy Bush open with the one regret they've never heard from a retiree: "I saved too much." Drawing on conversations with plan participants, they explore the regrets people do voice — wishing they'd started earlier, stayed invested, or captured more of the company match — and why those missed opportunities can't be recovered once a contribution year lapses. The brothers make the case for balance, weighing Bill Perkins' "Die with Zero" philosophy of enjoying the here-and-now against the risk of shortchanging your future self. Along the way they dig into maximizing the match, the underused 50-plus and 60-to-63 "super" catch-up contributions, the new Roth catch-up rule for high earners, and the triple-tax-advantaged power of the HSA. They close with a mid-year nudge to review your savings rate and a reminder that money should buy choices, not guilt. ⏱ Episode Timeline & Key Topics 00:03 – Welcome & The Regrets We Hear Bill and Andy open the show with the common regrets they hear from plan participants: "I wish I'd saved more," "I wish I'd stayed in the market," "I wish I'd started earlier," and "I wish I'd taken the match longer." 00:53 – The One Regret Nobody Voices Nobody ever says they saved too much. Andy reframes the goal as balance — saving for later without abandoning a reasonable lifestyle now, or vice versa. 01:34 – Why Retirement Feels Too Far Away Bill notes how "retirement feels far away" leads people to defer saving, even though early dollars have the most time to compound. Life gets expensive as competing priorities — marriage, kids, college, car and house payments — crowd out saving. 02:08 – "Die with Zero" and Valuing What Feels Endless Andy shares Bill Perkins' insight from "Die with Zero": when something feels abundant or endless, we don't fully value it — which is exactly the trap with retirement saving that still feels far off. 02:53 – Missed Opportunities, Not Saved Dollars People nearing retirement rarely regret the money they saved; the regret is around opportunities missed. Each year's contribution limit lapses and can't be refilled later. 03:34 – Deathbed Regrets and Living with Balance Andy recalls that the biggest end-of-life regrets are rarely about working harder — they're about relationships, taking risks, and speaking up. The takeaway: plan forward for a long life while keeping balance today. 04:41 – Know How Your Company Match Works Bill urges participants to understand and maximize the match — an instant return, whether dollar-for-dollar or 50 cents on the dollar — and to capture that opportunity every year. 05:06 – When "Just the Match" Isn't Enough Andy raises the flip side: maxing the match may still fall short. The key questions are whether a match exists, what it is, and whether hitting it will actually be enough for your situation. 05:50 – Catch-Up and Super Catch-Up Contributions Bill covers catch-up contributions starting at age 50 and the SECURE 2.0 "super" catch-up for ages 60 to 63. Despite peak earning years, usage is low — roughly 5% of eligible 50-plus savers per the Public Retirement Research Lab, and low teens in Vanguard's How America Saves. 06:49 – Freeing Up Dollars in Your 50s As kids leave home and certain expenses fall away, your 50s can be a window to put more toward retirement — after assessing where you stand on your savings track. 07:39 – The New Roth Catch-Up Rule for High Earners Bill explains the rule rolled out this year: high earners (making $150,000 or more with an employer the prior year) who are 50-plus must make catch-up contributions as Roth. Some savers are balking — even skipping catch-ups entirely — rather than going Roth. 08:19 – Roth vs. Taxable: Why the Rule May Be a Gift Andy points out that money saved outside the plan gets taxed on dividends and gains along the way, while Roth is taxed up front and then grows and distributes tax-free. Bill notes high earners often can't deduct a traditional IRA anyway. 09:16 – The Value of Tax-Advantaged Space and the HSA The brothers highlight the range of tax-advantaged vehicles — 401(k), IRA, and the HSA, the triple-tax-advantaged account tied to a high-deductible health plan that blends the best of Roth and pre-tax. 09:49 – HSAs, Healthcare Costs, and Reimbursing Yourself Later Andy explains why the HSA may be the best retirement vehicle: healthcare becomes a bigger expense with age, and saving receipts now lets you reimburse yourself tax-free years later for big-ticket costs. 11:09 – An HSA Catch-Up Strategy for Couples Bill shares a lesser-known tip: when both spouses are 55-plus, the family contribution plus two catch-ups is allowed — but the second catch-up must go in a separate HSA. IRAs and HSAs can be funded up to the April tax deadline. 11:59 – Planning for Taxes Down the Road Andy notes most people focus only on today's taxes and overlook RMDs and legacy planning. Structuring your accounts thoughtfully can improve your future tax picture without costing much now. 12:35 – Can You Actually Save Too Much? Back to the opening question: yes, it's possible — high earners who live well within their means, or those who live so frugally the balance tips too far toward later at the expense of enjoying now. 14:01 – Money Should Buy Choices, Not Guilt Bill frames it as the balance of financial security and financial sacrifice. Savings should give you more choices in retirement — not maximize an account balance for its own sake. 15:08 – Confidence Scores and the Science of a Plan Andy describes the individual financial planning process: taking inventory of assets, income sources, and expenses to produce a confidence score across retirement ages, factoring in Social Security timing, Roth conversions, RMDs, and guaranteed income. 17:04 – Mid-Year Savings-Rate Checkup At the midpoint of 2026, Bill encourages listeners to review what they've saved in the first six months and adjust for the second half, aiming for a household savings rate near the often-cited 15% (including any match). 18:10 – "My Spouse Handles That" Andy addresses participants who leave saving entirely to a spouse — trust is great, but both partners should know whether the plan will be enough down the road. 18:39 – Wrap-Up: Better to Have Extra Than Be Short Bill contrasts arriving at retirement with $200,000 extra versus $200,000 short. Savings rates matter and long-term thinking gets you there. The brothers close with contact info — brothers, but not twins. ✅ Key Takeaways Quick Reference • Nobody regrets saving — they regret missed opportunities — each year's contribution limit lapses and can't be refilled later, so capture it while you can • Aim for balance, not extremes — don't sacrifice today's life entirely for the future, or the future entirely for today • Start early to let time do the work — early dollars have the most time to compound, even when retirement feels far away • Understand and maximize your match — a dollar-for-dollar or even 50-cents-on-the-dollar match is an instant return you should capture every year • Maxing the match may not be enough — check whether hitting the match actually funds the retirement you want • Use catch-up and super catch-up contributions — available at 50, with an enhanced amount for ages 60 to 63, yet only about 5% of eligible savers use them • The Roth catch-up rule can work in your favor — high earners ($150K+) doing catch-ups must go Roth, which grows and distributes tax-free rather than getting nibbled by taxes in a taxable account • The HSA may be your best retirement vehicle — triple-tax-advantaged, and you can save receipts now to reimburse yourself tax-free later • Plan for future taxes, not just today's — think about RMDs, Roth conversions, and legacy before they arrive • Money should buy choices, not guilt — the goal is confidence and options in retirement, not the biggest possible balance • Do a mid-year savings-rate check — review the first six months and adjust; a common benchmark is around 15%, including any match
This is the audio from the July 27, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler. ~ “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians […]
In this episode of Business Coaching Secrets, Karl Bryan is joined by Rode Dog to answer real-world business coaching questions about partnerships, pricing strategies, conquering client fears, AI's future impact, and the core importance of relationships in business. From raising prices at legacy companies to selling identity upgrades to clients, Karl lays out actionable frameworks and mindset shifts for coaches who want to win high-paying clients, build trust, and create lasting success. Key Topics Covered Should You Bring in a Business Partner? Karl draws from personal experience, discussing successful and challenging partnerships. Essential questions: Why do you need a partner? Partnerships require complementary skills, clear rules, and a foundation of hard work 03:39. A $300k business may not need a partner—elbow grease could be the answer 05:41. Raising Prices and Navigating Client Fears Framework for raising prices in longstanding businesses: research market rates, increase new client pricing immediately, and give loyal clients a reason-framed, phased-in increase 07:15. Use stories, reason frames, and personalized communication when increasing pricing to loyal clientele 09:01. Highlighted a powerful pricing truth: you can increase prices 10% and lose up to 33% of clients and still earn the same, but with less to manage, resulting in less stress 12:45. Overcoming Prospect Fear in Sales The real reason a prospect doesn't buy is rarely price—it's fear: fear they're not enough, or fear of failure 14:02. Sell "money at a discount" by using clear ROI math and visuals; meet fear head-on with empathy and step-by-step guidance 14:23. 80% of your sales approach should keep you in an equal frame (not intimidating or unattainable), with a touch of humility and relatability 19:11. Identity Upgrades: The Secret to Selling The highest-level clients buy identity upgrades, not just utility or features 21:05. Use language, stories, and branding to help clients see themselves at a higher level (e.g., "the new rich," "the millionaire maker") 22:25. Embracing the AI Revolution—Why Human Connection Still Wins The "Paperclip Principle" warns of AI gone awry when given the wrong instructions 28:36. Relationships, not technology, remain at the core of long-term business success—even as AI changes the landscape 33:33. Karl predicts that live events and face-to-face client engagement will become more vital as AI becomes ubiquitous 34:18. Moment of Zen: Seeking Peace Over Happiness Seek peace, not just fleeting happiness. Peace comes from full ownership, acceptance of pain, uncertainty, and constant effort 41:24. True intelligence is not just "getting what you want," but wanting the right things (margin over mere revenue) 43:02. Notable Quotes "Partnerships can be great if done and managed correctly, but the hardest ship to steer is a partnership." — Karl Bryan 03:39 "If you increase your prices by 10%, you could lose 33% of your clients and still be at the same number—with significantly less to do." — Karl Bryan 12:55 "When a prospect doesn't buy… it's fear… fear they're not enough, frankly." — Karl Bryan 14:02 "Stop trying to be seen everywhere and start becoming the person people feel lucky to have encountered. That's internal, not external." — Karl Bryan 21:05 "Your network is your net worth—and that will never change." — Karl Bryan 33:33 "Make the goal not happiness… Peace is a better, higher-level frame." — Karl Bryan 44:52 Actionable Takeaways Ask "Why" Before Partnership: Before bringing in a partner, clarify what's missing—do they provide complementary skills, network, or capital? If not, reconsider the need for a partnership, especially in sub-seven-figure businesses. Raise Prices Confidently: Research what others charge, upgrade new client pricing first, and communicate price increases to existing clients with context and empathy. Use a phased approach for loyal clients, offering a grace period or value-adds to smooth transitions. Lean Into Client Fear: When a client hesitates, recognize fear is behind most objections. Build trust with ROI guarantees, step-by-step processes, and relatable stories—position coaching as a low-risk identity upgrade. Sell Identity, Not Just Results: Use branding, language, and your own story to help prospects see themselves evolving. Identity-based selling attracts ambitious, high-paying clients. Human Touch Wins in AI Era: Invest in client relationships, live events, and genuine connections—they'll be the differentiator as automation accelerates. Aim for Peace, Not Fleeting Happiness: Adopt a frame of "nothing to prove, nothing to hide." Take full ownership of outcomes, knowing pain and uncertainty are inevitable. Peace—not happiness—is the real goal. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software (by Karl Bryan) – For instantly modeling ROI and client value. Focused.com – Daily emails, strategies, and community for business coaches. Tim Ferriss's The 4-Hour Workweek – Example of identity-based selling. Books/Tools: Networking Groups: BNI, local chambers Operating Systems: McDonald's-style structured pricing If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Don't wait! Listen to this episode now and make strides towards your goals. Visit Focused.com for more information on Profit Acceleration Software™ and join our community of thriving coaches. Get a demo at https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration
https://youtu.be/IQoIp4pY_bM Mailani Veney, CEO of Kana Systems, is driven by a mission to help people and organizations flourish through the aloha spirit by delivering trust and speed while transforming complex government data into actionable intelligence that empowers better decisions. By combining advanced AI-powered data solutions with a people-first culture rooted in trust, curiosity, and service, Mailani has built Kana Systems into a trusted defense technology company that helps government organizations solve mission-critical challenges faster while enabling employees, customers, and partners to thrive. In this conversation, Mailani introduces The Aloha Way Framework—Know Who You Are & Why You Are The Prize, Aim for the Bullseye, and Co-Build with Speed. She explains why leaders must first understand their unique identity and value before attracting the right people and opportunities, how curiosity and empathy uncover customer needs while building lasting trust, and why collaborating with customers accelerates innovation and delivers measurable business outcomes. Mailani also shares how decades of service built the trusted reputation that led to government recruitment and enabled Kana Systems to transform siloed data into AI-powered solutions that strengthen long-term partnerships and dramatically improve operational efficiency. — Deliver Trust & Speed with Mailani Veney Good day. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is Mailani Veney, the CEO of Kana Systems, a company changing the future of defense technology by transforming siloed, messy data into usable information to drive better insights for government customers. Mailani, welcome to the show. Aloha. Aloha. You sent me a link this morning with the correct terms that I should be using for a Hawaiian native on the podcast, and I read the article. It was very long. But I figured that there are some terms that I may be able to use on this podcast as well. So thanks for doing that. Yes, absolutely. So you have a very interesting background. You’re from Hawaii, but you studied in Central Europe, in Slovenia. You run a company in Nebraska, but right now you’re calling from Florida, so it’s a little bit confusing. So tell me, how did you fall into government contracting, and why not do it from Hawaii? So I actually was recruited by the largest customer in the world, our U.S. government, to help modernize technology, and it was in the area of nuclear weapons technology. So I actually didn’t choose this particular career path or this domain. I was running another technology company at the time, and our government found me and recruited me to help with this very important initiative. And this was pre-generative AI. I had a platform that I was using in my other company to help small businesses make better decisions using data, and that was using machine learning and artificial intelligence. So I’ve since expanded the scope of what we’re doing across the department and spreading aloha spirit, which is helping others flourish. We help people be heroes at work. And when they do their work well, our country stays safe. Wow. That is very cool. One of the terms that I noticed in your article was ʻohana. Yes. We’ve been staying in a beach house in Sandbridge Beach for the last few years called Ohana Bay, and we always thought it was something to do with Omaha Bay. I never thought it meant family, community, that kind of stuff. So that was super interesting. This is a super-secret project. I don’t know if we are allowed to talk about it on the podcast. Your nuclear technology and machine learning, that’s probably highly confidential. So what I’d really like to ask you is, what is your personal ‘Why’, and how are you manifesting it in Kana Systems? Yes, and I want to relate this to the people who are watching. 348: Deliver Trust & Speed with Mailani VeneyShare on X That’s how I was raised. That’s how my ʻohana is. That’s how I run my businesses. That’s how I serve. It’s that mentality. It’s that service above self, which is the Rotary motto. I’m a fervent Rotarian. That is really the ‘Why’. But let me dive into that a little bit more. I’ve taught fitness for 30 years. I still do. I run a defense intelligence company that the U.S. government recruited me to build. People don’t expect those two things to go together, but to me, they’re the exact same job because what I’ve done my whole life is one thing. I find people, and I help them flourish. So in a fitness class, that’s obvious. I help them feel good about themselves and their health. In the businesses that I’ve started, when I was a professor, when I was the president of one of the largest Rotary clubs in the world, doing good across the world and in our own local communities, all of those things. And then the most important job I’ve ever had, which is raising three children, two of whom now help me run this company. I never did that to build a reputation. Although when I was a professor at the University of Nebraska and we got to meet with Warren Buffett—he’s a pretty successful businessman—one of his famous quotes is about reputation. But what he told us in person was, “Your reputation is really the only asset you have.” People who chase building a reputation rather than authentically building it up—I think that’s the big difference. So for me, we build reputation, and I build my personal reputation by doing good for others over and over and over for years.Share on X So when the government, I get asked this question all the time: “How did they recruit you?” They went looking for someone to trust—an entrepreneur to trust—in a very specific domain. They researched. They found me. They found 30 years of that. I didn’t chase that largest customer. They came to me because of the service. And I build a business the same way I build a strong body—not with one big move. You can’t do it in one big move. You show up day after day, and you do good reps for a very long time. So that’s my ‘Why’. And that’s what I do for the world, for my ʻohana, and just in life in general. I love it. Very inspiring. It’s very reassuring. So thank you for having that ‘Why’. That’s very powerful. I didn’t realize that you got recruited because of your reputation. I mean, they say they hire people for who they are and then train them for the skills. That’s basically what they did, I guess, on a big scale when they recruited you. Yeah. And I specifically… At first, when they recruited me and I was running another company, I was getting ready to be president of Rotary 14, and I told them no because I don’t like to do a job that I can’t do well. So then, for about six months, they impressed on me the importance of bringing in small businesses with innovation, speed, and a different outlook. They’re called non-traditionals. Originally, when they said they wanted me because I was non-traditional, I was thinking, “Well, it’s because of my gender, my ethnicity, or my age. I don’t know.” And they said, “No, no. It’s that you have not had a cost-based contract with the government.” So “non-traditional” has a very specific meaning. The government is very smart in recognizing that, “Hey, we need to bring in those waves of new ideas and entrepreneurs.” That’s what they were looking for when they found me. And my reputation, they told me, I said, “What is the reputation you’re hearing?” And they said they heard that I was a good person, that I had a really strong culture, and that I got really good results. That’s the reason they recruited me. The technology that I brought over is a byproduct of those things, but they didn’t recruit me just for the technology. Okay. So now I’m very, very curious about your system. I know that it’s based on your personal identity, your ethics, and all that stuff, but I love to turn things into systems. And you say that your secret sauce is finding people and helping them flourish. So how do you do that? Do you have a framework that you can share with me and with our audience about the steps to finding people and helping them flourish? Sure. So we have our own Kana Operating System, and it's something I highly encourage companies to do—to really spend the time and create their own operating system.Share on X It’s not one-size-fits-all. But within that Kana Operating System, we have a system called The Aloha Way. So ha is breath, and aloha is, of course, the way we say hello, goodbye, and greetings. But it’s also a time to exchange good energy and compassion. So really spending the time on The Aloha Way to think about what that operating system is—all of it stems around our values. And this will tie back to what you’re asking me as far as recruiting. There are three steps in this. One, you have to know who you are and know that you’re the prize. I think this is an area… I’ve been an angel investor for 20 years. I’ve been in the entrepreneurship world for decades now. Those companies, founders, and entrepreneurs who don’t know who they are, don’t know why they’re the prize, and cannot articulate that are at a severe disadvantage. So that’s step number one. Number two in The Aloha Way is Aim for the Bullseye. And I can tell you how I do that a little bit later. But it’s finding that bullseye because it’s a two-way street. This is never about pushing on somebody, pushing on a company, or pushing on someone you want to hire. So, Aim for the Bullseye. How do you know what’s in the bullseye? And then number three is Co-Building with Speed. That is really what we’rezon AWS and Microsoft. We’ve literally had meetings this morning and yesterday where, again, they’re emphasizing how fast we work as a company—with good results and trusted results. So those three things make up The Aloha Way: Know You’re the Prize, Aim for the Bullseye, and Co-Build with Speed. And where do people fall into this? They’re at the very top. People always come first in what we’re doing. When we know who we are, what our mission is, and the fact that we're here to make an impact in a good way, we have a terrific track record of recruiting the right people. People know they're going to flourish. People know we're going to treat…Share on X And in turn, they become excellent partners with us. We just got off the phone with our 401(k) provider. We are one of the very few companies they know of where, when they ran the data, we give a 5% match to every employee, whether they’re part-time or full-time. We don’t call them interns in our company because everybody has value. Part-time and full-time employees get the 401(k) match from day one. For us, that’s investing in our people because we know we’re the prize. We know our people are going to be doing really good, impactful work, and we need to treat them very well. So that’s just one example. People like to be paid well. They do. So, Mailani, please explain to me exactly what it means. Why are you the prize? Is this something because your mission is more attractive, or what does it mean? This goes back to some mentoring that I had from Oren Klaff. Oren Klaff has a whole system on teaching companies and people how to pitch and raise money. Although we’ve never raised money, our cap table is completely clean. But the reason why this is important is it goes back to who you are and what your identity is. So that’s the very first thing that I do whenever I start a company or start an organization. We have a lot of thoughtful discussion about who we are. When you know who you are, and you know why you're unique, and you know why you can do something better than almost anybody else, that makes you the prize for the right people, for the right organization, and for the right circumstance.Share on X We’re the right company right now because we invested early on, saying, “Hey, people making decisions with this overload of data.” Our core product is called Kana Wave. So instead of getting crushed by the wave, we help them ride it. It’s a little surfing analogy. But we were ahead of our time with that, and we knew that in the future this was going to be more and more important. Obviously, when GenAI jumped on the scene, it became vastly apparent. So knowing we’re the prize in this area is very important because then you’re able to attract the right people, you attract the right opportunities, and really not pay attention to those that don’t fit. One of the best things that we do is we get to no fast. That is something we chase. Getting to a no is a gift. It’s a gift because then that opens you up to the right yes. I see this too often. People want to hold on. It’s the wrong thing. It’s a little bit of yes, but it’s not enough. So get to no. Yeah, I love it. This is very smart. It’s very wise. Okay, so knowing who you are and why you’re unique, why you’re the prize, I love it. I love the sentiment behind this, the pride behind it. It’s fantastic. So what is number two? Aim for the bullseye. What does that mean? What do you mean by that? I love that question. There’s a very famous “sell me a pen” in The Wolf of Wall Street, and when I do this, I do it differently. So I ask people to sell me a pen. If they try and just tell you about the features of a pen, “Here’s my pen. You should buy this pen because of this,” or, “Do you need something to write with?” there’s so many assumptions in your background that go into those things. The easy button that most people don’t do is they just ask. You can do all the research. I researched you, Steve. I listened to a whole bunch of the podcasts when you guys reached out wanting to have me on this podcast. But at the end of the day, all I have to do is ask, “What’s most important to you, Steve, for having me as a guest on your podcast?” I’d like to learn your framework. Okay. And I’d like to learn about you and see why you’re the prize. “See why we’re the prize.” So that very thing right there is the bullseye. A lot of times people miss the bullseye, and it doesn’t do anybody any good. That’s the “get to no fast” as well. So if I’m trying to tell you about the Kana Wave platform and you’re doing something completely different, we’re just wasting each other’s time, right? I don’t want to do that. There is a lot more than I can cover in this podcast, but that’s what we do when we train our people. A lot of it starts with empathy, and it starts with that aloha spirit.Share on X So when you go into something not trying to push or sell or win something, but you’re genuinely curious, and when people ask me, “What’s the one quality that everybody in my company, everybody that we contract with, and our major vendors and partners all have?” We all are curious. A lot of that curiosity is in the form of intelligence, but it’s that curiosity first. When you’re curious, you ask the right questions. So I have two magic questions for your audience. One, “What are you looking for?” Two, “What’s important to you?” Sounds so simple. I see it happen so rarely in business, and I see it happen so rarely in relationships. People would just get along a lot better if we could just have upfront, honest, transparent conversations around those two things. Right off the bat, what they’re telling you is a guide as far as, “Do you want to continue this conversation? Is there a way that we can help?” If their bullseye matches up with your value, or the value of your company, your product, or your service, then you’re off to the races to have a conversation. But you can’t do that without that foundation. It really flips it on its head from when I was trained in corporate sales at the beginning of my career. I like this a lot better because then we really genuinely get to know what somebody else wants. At the end of the day, businesses, organizations, and the military are a bunch of people. So treat people like people. That's the Hawaiian part. That's where the aloha spirit really comes in.Share on X So when you’re explaining this, I’m thinking that “know who you are” and “why you’re the prize” is basically the way to build trust. Then “Aim for the Bullseye.” Then you’ve already built the trust. Maybe I’m getting this wrong, but then you can ask those questions that require some level of vulnerability from the other person to actually tell you what they’re really looking for. They’re not going to tell it to a stranger they don’t trust because they might feel sensitive about it or they might not want you to know. So is there something to do with trust and trust allowing you to aim for the bullseye? One hundred percent. That is one of the two things that we deliver. We deliver not just speed, but we deliver trust. For us, trust is solving one problem, and it expands, and it becomes the next and the next. That’s what I’ve seen in my corporate career, my other companies that I started, and especially in this company. Trust begets trust. Again, it’s like, “Well, how do you build trust?” You start with your mindset. “I want to help you flourish, Steve.” “I want to help my customers flourish.” “I want to help our bank flourish.” We’re paying our bank, but I want to help them flourish too. If you have that mindset first, those are the reps I’m talking about that build your reputation, that build your trust, and then people start referring you. It’s such a beautiful flywheel when it’s done well. The other famous Warren Buffett quote is, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” So just doing good over and over again. For me, trust starts with the mindset first. Yeah. I always believe that you can only create trust by trusting first because people cannot trust someone who doesn’t trust them. I think it’s a very dangerous place to trust someone who doesn’t trust you, right? Yeah. Because they won’t have your best interest at heart. So I love it. Go first. The aloha spirit. Look for ways to help the other person, then be curious and learn what the bullseye is so that you can aim at it. Then what do you mean by Co-Build with Speed? Thank you for asking. That’s the final step. In the three steps that we do, that’s the final one. What we deliver is a solution that makes people’s lives better. One of the key psychology pieces is that most people want to feel important in whatever job they’re doing, in whatever aspect of life they are. So let’s empower people to feel important and to be heroes at work, regardless of what the job is. With that mentality, we came in and said, “Okay, we’re really, really, really good and experts at developing advanced technology solutions.” But here’s what we’re not really good at. We’re not really good at everything outside of that. That’s where we have to have a partner. So we do not sell commercial off-the-shelf software. We do not sell custom software. We're in this really awesome, scalable center where we have Kana Wave, which is a very powerful data and intelligence platform that can be used like Lego.Share on X What we don’t have is the front-end piece that matches everybody’s workflow. But this is where the speed comes in. We can quickly build that, and the way we do that is we partner with our customers. They know their domain. They know their workflow. They know the problems and challenges. So we do a little bit of tweaking on that, and that’s how we’re able to generate products so quickly that really are unique and maximize the value to the customer in the work they’re getting done. As an example, our very first project was the “Can I Fight Tonight?” Dashboard. Our country has nuclear weapons. Underpinning those nuclear weapons is the technology to make sure everything is running. The philosophy behind nuclear weapons is strategic deterrence. But in order to deter, you have to have the credibility that everything works. So every two weeks, five people in an underground location were pulling together all of this information manually, putting it into spreadsheets upon spreadsheets, massive horse blankets of spreadsheets, PowerPoints, and manually handling all of this data. It was taking five people two weeks. We came in, we worked with them, we built the solution. We worked with them to co-build what they actually needed, and we brought that down to where one person could do it in 30 minutes. We’ve done that over and over and over again. We’re working with another government customer right now where it’s taking them 150 hours to get a project done, and we can do it in one hour. So when I’m talking about co-building with speed, we’re building the last little bit that they actually need on top of this really powerful engine. That has proven to be such a successful model because they’re the ones who care about getting the problem solved, and we’re turning them into the heroes at their own job. It’s so gratifying. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had in my career because we see the impact every single day of what we’re doing. That’s fascinating. So the Kana Wave platform—you said it’s like Lego. It’s a data engineering platform, and then you take the workflow of that customer and adapt it to this, or somehow interface it with this platform, or use the knowledge of that workflow to essentially streamline the process and go from 150 hours to one hour? Love it. That’s very interesting. So what’s one thing that you’re trying to figure out in Kana Systems right now? The thing that keeps me awake is not optimizing the opportunities we have. So we’re trying to figure out who the right partners are. We’re a small business, and we know we’re a small business. That’s our superpower, but it also holds us back in some regards. So the thing we’re trying to figure out right now is which companies to partner with. Like I told you, we’ve partnered with Microsoft and Amazon. They’ve been phenomenal partners in the technology-enabling area. There are other partners out there that we’re considering right now. Again, the only metric I care about—I run the company off one metric. For me, it’s about aloha spirit. How much aloha do we deliver? The way that we look at this is how many people find what we’re helping them with to be useful. Everything else derives from that, right? The growth. The revenue. We make millions, but that’s not the metric I’m chasing. So what I’m looking for with these new partners is who can help us improve that one metric so we can deliver more aloha. Naturally, we’re looking at larger companies. There are a few small companies that we’re looking at that have interesting edge AI use cases where we can help out. Those are the things that are really challenging me right now as CEO and founder. So is it about how you measure the deliverable aloha quotient of those target partners that’s the challenge, or is it reaching the target partners to have the opportunity to provide the aloha for them, or is it about something else? I think it’s a matter of choosing the right partners in a fast, trusted way. It’s a process. With us working so quickly, being able to choose the right partners, but we also don’t choose the wrong partners. So it’s less about the aloha metric. If we’ve qualified them enough that we’re interested in partnering with them, we can figure that part out pretty quickly. But it’s getting over those last few. Do you have any answers? Yeah. I wonder if it’s something to do with the judgment, whether the judgment to choose those partners is scalable in the company or not. And to what degree your growth is constrained by your ability to transfer the ability to judge the partners to the rest of the organization. So it’s no longer a constraint at your level. What would it look like for the growth of Kana Systems if you didn’t have to be part of the partner selection process anymore because the judgment would be equivalently good at lower levels in the organization? Well, in that case, then I would think it would be faster. Okay. We’re in incredible times right now. As an example, our platform can ingest all kinds of data, tag it, chunk it, organize it. There are entire companies worth billions of dollars just doing one segment of that. The fact that we can do all of that at a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost—that’s why we’re situated very well right now for growth, and that’s why we’re having so much fun right now. It’s a really fun time in our company. We have a lot of people who are interested in not just partnering with us and investing in us and acquiring us. We’re getting inundated with a lot of requests for that. Trying to stay focused on who are the right people and companies to be speaking with right now, in addition to our customers, of course. So I think that’s a challenge that companies dealing with factors of scale have to deal with. Okay. So what makes a potential partner, listening to this podcast, know that they’re the one, that they should give you a call because they would be a big recipient of aloha? Yeah. Actually, that’s a great question. The things that we look for, number one, they don’t have to call it aloha spirit. It goes by different names. But at its heart, they are people or organizations that are here to do good. What we’re doing right now in the world of defense are things that absolutely can carry over into any line of commercial work. The fact that we can work with sensitive data in some of the most trusted environments in the world means that we can do that in other areas. We’ve talked to people in finance, capital structures, and energy. There’s a lot of interest in those kinds of other areas to carry over some of our best practices and learnings. We absolutely want someone who is helping us be the best version of ourselves. There is an opportunity for us to sell all or part of the company in the next few years to a strategic partner. That’s something that we would entertain as well. But really it’s that idea that, hey, together we can build something that’s more impactful than what we currently have. So we can sniff out pretty quickly if people are aligned with the same kind of reasons that we are. But what I understand is that your two ideal companies, the clients you mentioned, were AWS and Microsoft. These are both huge companies, which means there are huge opportunities to create value, Aloha, perhaps. And you mentioned energy. You mentioned defense. So are these big infrastructure-type platforms where aloha can best be manifested or delivered? What are the commonalities? Because we don’t know on the face of it whether those companies have the kind of people that you’re looking for. Sometimes you can know that a company has a lot of good people, but for larger companies, it’s harder to know. So what are the commonalities? At its stake, of course, these are large companies. We’ve been really fortunate that we work with small groups within these very large companies. Those small groups, we can tell right away whether or not they’re a fit. Both of those companies have been very good. We’ve partnered with other much, much smaller companies than that. Well, let me tell you one of my personal ways that I determine ethics. It’s the Four-Way Test from Rotary. Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? I run through that all the time, and I hold my team and myself to that very standard. We’re always looking to do things that are beneficial to all concerned. They don’t have to be equally beneficial, but they cannot benefit only one party. So as we’re looking at partners, those are some of the things that we’re considering too. The other piece… We’re in a capitalistic society. We totally embrace that. But you can do good and still be a capitalist. That’s what we’re proving over and over again. I lost my train of thought with what the last part of your question was, Steve. No, I think you answered it. Basically, it’s not a size issue. No. It’s an attitude issue. You’re looking for win-win partnerships. If you find the right kind of people, then the chance of successful collaboration is going to be great. Obviously, as you grow the company, you want to leverage yourself more with your people, which means that you’ll tend to do business with larger companies as well, I believe. Yeah. You know what’s been so fun about this? I’m one of the 3% of women who own a defense technology company, according to the Small Business Administration. There aren’t very many women in this space. It’s been really interesting because I lead with the soft skills first. A lot of people ask me if I have a background in computer science or artificial intelligence. I have a background. My number one Gallup strength is Strategic. But what I really care about is helping people flourish, optimizing people, and bringing people together for a common mission—not only to accomplish it, but to have fun doing it. I think that’s something that gets lost. I’m a Gen Xer, and I was taught that you’ve got to put in your chops, you’ve got to sacrifice, and it’s got to be hard. I don’t believe in that. I like to have fun. I like things that are easy. Everybody likes easy things. If I’m good at something, it’s really easy. So trying to give people the opportunity to do those things. This is where it’s been so much fun. Business can be super fun, and I think that’s something we lose out on. In Hawaii, there’s an ancient way of fishing called the Hukilau. It’s one of our product names. In the Hukilau, instead of fishing by yourself, there’s a hula with this. Instead of fishing by yourself, where you only catch fish for yourself, as a community you come together and fish. You throw out a big net, then you pull the net in together. Here’s the really cool part. Everybody can be different. A little kid next to a big person next to an older person. But together you’re bringing it all in. Then the part that’s really great—and Hawaiians are known for this—we have the luaus. We party. We eat. We drink. We have music. We dance. We enjoy it. That makes you want to do it again. So why can’t we do that in business too? Why can’t we do this in a super-serious, top-secret environment? Most of our team have Top Secret clearances. We have our facility clearance. It’s pretty unheard of, as small of a business as we are, to have all of these things. But we still have fun. We still have fun doing all of this. I think that’s something with the Aloha Way that I didn’t call out. How do we actually get to that? If you have the mentality, then people want to show up and continue doing good work. Even our customers will say, “Oh, this is my one fun meeting of the day with Kana Systems.” We just had a meeting with one of our partners, and they said, “This is the one meeting that we look forward to all week because we have a good time.” So I think that needs to be highlighted as well. No, I agree. People can learn, absorb, and buy in when they have fun much more than if they’re forced to do something. That’s obvious, and I totally relate to it. All right. So if someone is listening to this and they say, “I might be a company that could create these impacts with Kana Systems,” then how do I find out? How do I get in touch? How do I learn more? How do I connect with you guys? They can email us at aloha@kana.systems. K-A-N-A dot systems. That’s one way. They can reach out to us on LinkedIn. I can be found pretty easily. There’s nobody else with my name on there. They can go to one of the events. We’re going to be speaking at the Amazon DC Summit at the end of the month. We’ll be in San Diego next month for the War Hackers Hackathon. We’re out and about at quite a few defense- and technology-related events. Yeah, that’s about it. Don’t send smoke signals. We can’t see those. Fantastic. So if you’re looking for a partner who brings a technology platform that could leverage you, and you want lots of good vibes, good results, and a fun work environment, then check out Mailani Veney, who’s the CEO of Kana Systems. She’s on LinkedIn. She’s easy to find. The website has an interesting domain, kana.systems. Check her out speaking around the country. Mailani, thank you for coming and sharing your wisdom and your frameworks. Super fun. If you’re listening and enjoyed this, then make sure you tune in because twice a week we come out and share with you an exciting story from a unique entrepreneur. So thanks for coming, Mailani, and thanks for listening. Aloha, everybody. Aloha indeed. Important Links: Mailani's LinkedIn Mailani's website Mailani’s Email: aloha@kana.systems
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Just qualified — so why does it feel like the learning is only just beginning? What should you actually focus on in year one: the flawless dentistry on your feed, or something far less glamorous? How do you tell a patient their nerve might die — without it sounding like YOUR fault? And when a patient says “just do whatever you think” — what do you say back? This is the conversation every new dentist needs and every experienced one recognises. Our guest is Dr Emma Hutchison — a former dental nurse who trained at the University of Glasgow, and has been the face of the Protrusive Students series across her studies. We recorded in her final weeks of dental school, right on the threshold of practice, and talked through everything the syllabus skips: the safe-beginner mindset, what to learn (and what to ignore) early on, how to protect your standards under time pressure, which cases to take on, and how to talk to patients about risk, cost and consent so the words actually land. If you're fresh out, this one hits hard. If you're an oldie, it's a trip down memory lane — and a reminder of how far you've come. https://youtu.be/gjJiDVP4w-4 Watch PDP276 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Predict the Complication Before It Happens A communication pearl for every deep restoration. When a filling sits close to the nerve — a big cavity, a crack — name the likely complication before it happens. Show the patient the images, then tell them what to expect: a twinge to cold or hot that can linger a few days, so keep taking painkillers and keep the area clean. And warn them what a red flag looks like: a severe throbbing ache keeping them up at night, or pain out of the blue without eating or drinking, means the nerve is struggling and they should call you. Do this and, if the complication ever arrives, you look like the expert who called it — not someone something went wrong for. Skip it and reception fields the panicked calls instead. It reassures the patient, lowers your callback rate, and quietly reduces your risk profile. Obvious, easy to forget, and worth saying out loud every single time. What You'll Take From This Episode The safe-beginner mindset — why qualifying is the driving licence, not the destination, and how the happiest dentists keep getting 1% better. Just-in-time learning — study for the cases actually in your diary, not the obscure pathology you won't meet for years. Get good before you get fast — master the bread and butter, protect a little extra time early, and reflect on every procedure. Clever hacks vs cutting corners — how to tell the difference, and why every shortcut quietly rewires the habit. Consent that works — getting patients to own the problem, and giving a clear recommendation instead of a fifteen-item menu. Highlights of This Episode 00:00 Teaser 01:05 The Things Dental School Doesn’t Prepare You For 03:05 Communication Pearl: Predict the Complication Before It Happens 05:35 Life as a Final-Year Dental Student on Outreach 09:55 Why You’re Only a “Safe Beginner” When You Qualify 13:45 Master Bread-and-Butter Dentistry Before the Fancy Stuff 16:05 Just-in-Time Learning: Study for the Cases in Front of You 18:05 Get Good Before You Get Fast (and Protect Your Time) 19:45 Clever Hacks vs Cutting Corners: Don’t Lose Your Standards 24:14 Midroll 27:46 The Skills to Nail in Your First Year as a Dentist 30:11 Which Cases to Take On — and Learning From Mistakes 35:46 How to Explain Risk and Get Patients to Own the Problem 41:26 When Patients Refuse the Ideal Treatment: Start With Their Goal 44:26 Treatment Planning Without the Overwhelm: Loom & “Guess Who” 47:36 Claim Your CPD & Become the Next Protrusive Student 47:38 Outro Dr Emma Hutchison came to dentistry the long way round — from a dental nursing background into dental school at the University of Glasgow, with final-year outreach on the Kintyre peninsula in Campbeltown. She has been the face of the Protrusive Students series throughout her studies, and this episode marks her crossing from student to newly qualified dentist. On behalf of the whole Protruserati: we're proud of you, Emma. Become the next Protrusive Student: with Emma qualifying, we're looking for the next keen student who wants part-time work, an income while studying, and to contribute to Protrusive — or a nudge if you know one. DM the team inside the Protrusive Guidance app. Resources & Mentions From This Episode Quick & slick rubber dam — the in-app video series on quadrant isolation, for building the rubber dam habit from day one. 21-Day Photography Challenge — the in-app challenge that walks you through capturing every clinical photo, including the dreaded occlusal shots, in your first three weeks. Loom School — in-app training on async, Loom-video treatment planning (roughly 90 minutes of CPD across around 15 bite-sized lessons). Access the above masterclasses and more when you subscribe to the Ultimate or Infinity plan. Want more? If you enjoyed this episode, check out: Periodontics for Beginners – PS008 #PDPMainEpisodes #CareerDevelopment #Communication Listen, Subscribe, Earn CPD Listen: Subscribe to the Protrusive Dental Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. This episode is eligible for 0.5 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance. This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and D. AGD Subject Code: 770 Self-Improvement Aim & Learning Outcomes Aim: To give early-career dentists a practical framework for the transition from dental school to independent practice — how to keep developing, how to protect clinical standards under time pressure, and how to communicate risk and treatment options as part of valid consent. Learning Outcomes — by the end of this episode, dentists will be able to: Apply a “just-in-time” approach to continuing development, prioritising the competencies relevant to the cases in front of them over isolated advanced techniques. Differentiate time-saving efficiencies from quality-compromising shortcuts, and describe strategies to maintain clinical standards early in practice. Apply structured communication techniques to explain procedural risk, establish a patient's treatment goal, and make a clear, defensible recommendation as part of valid consent.
你的事業旅程與顧客旅程並非兩條平行線,而是如螺旋般層層交疊、共同探索與成長的敍事。目標是創造出業務成長與顧客滿意度相互滋養、相輔相成的良性循環。Your business journey and your customers' journeys are not separate paths, but a single, spiraling narrative of mutual discovery and growth. Aim to create a virtuous cycle where business growth and customer satisfaction feed into each other and fuel each other. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Thanks for tuning in for this midweek edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney shares crop updates and overall optimism straight from the AIM show grounds, before handing it over to today's feature interviews. On today's show, Haney and occasional host Lyndsey Smith are joined by: Greg Meredith, former Deputy Minister in Ontario, on the... Read More
Send us Fan MailChronic pain gone in 45 minutes? Sounds too good to be true?After 20 years of suffering crippling pain with fibromyalgia, Tiffany transformed her life from housebound to freedom. How? By working with Robert Gene Smith, creator of Faster EFT and Eutaptics.His method: changing past traumatic memories the mind was holding.Why? "Because the body follows the mind,” says Robert.In this episode of the Tap Into Your Best Life EFT Author Series, Robert shares the remarkable transformation of his client, Tiffany.After years of physical pain, trauma, military injuries and emotional stress, Tiffany had become largely housebound. After working with Robert, her life changed to freedom and being a real wife and mom again instead of a virtual invalid.We explore:✨ Why Robert describes the body as the “scoreboard,” rather than the scorekeeper✨ How unresolved memories may contribute to emotional and physical stress✨ Why tapping the symptoms alone may not create lasting change✨ Robert's Aim, Release and Transform process✨ How he combines tapping, neuroscience and NLP✨ The connection between memory, identity and the nervous system✨ How Tiffany became an active participant in her own transformationRobert also shares his answer to the question: Why does tapping work?He developed a system that goes beyond tapping. It is designed to help people identify, decode and update the internal representations they associate with pain, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, money blocks and unwanted behaviours.Tiffany's complete story appears in Robert's chapter in bestselling book, Tap Into Your Best Life: EFT Tapping Stories of Real-Life Transformation and Healing.Please share this conversation with someone who needs hope and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the authors of Tap Into Your Best Life.Important: This interview shares personal experiences and educational perspectives. It is not medical advice and should not replace diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.#Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #RobertGeneSmith #FasterEFT #Eutaptics #TraumaHealing #MindBodyConnection #Neuroplasticity #EmotionalHealing #TapIntoYourBestLife #EFTTapping #TapIntoYourBestLife #emotionalfreedomtechniques #CarylWestmore #EFTSeries #TappingTransformation
Thanks for tuning in for this midweek edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney shares crop updates and overall optimism straight from the AIM show grounds, before handing it over to today's feature interviews. On today's show, Haney and occasional host Lyndsey Smith are joined by: Greg Meredith, former Deputy Minister in Ontario, on the... Read More
Concerned about who will manage your care during labor, for a sick child, or after hospital admission? Hospitalist roles across services — Ellen Bollino, RN, MSN, CEN, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer at Riverside Healthcare, explains the inpatient AIM hospitalist model (11 core physicians, week-on/week-off coverage, always at least one on site), the pediatric hospitalist partnership with University of Chicago for newborn and pediatric admissions and ED consults, and the newer OB hospitalist (OBHG) hybrid model that covers about 20 days per month and provides 24-hour in‑house support for labor, deliveries and C‑sections. She discusses how Epic and direct phone communication link hospitalists with your primary care and specialists, how nurses and hospitalists share coordination duties, and what families can expect at admission, during rounds, and at discharge to ensure continuity of care. Learn more about Ellen Bollino
Did growing up online permanently change Millennials? We think so. This week on Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond, we're taking a hilarious trip back to the Wild West of the internet—when Omegle, MySpace, AIM Instant Messenger, early YouTube, chat rooms, and completely unregulated websites shaped an entire generation. Taking care of your health just got easier - start here with ZocDoc: https://zocdoc.com/HONK #sponsored We read unbelievable listener stories about growing up online, talk about the absolute chaos of the early internet, reminisce about MySpace profiles, AIM away messages, Omegle disasters, catfishing, and all the weird corners of the web that somehow became a universal millennial experience. If you remember logging onto the family computer after school, customizing your MySpace profile, waiting for your AIM crush to come online, or surviving the lawless internet before modern social media, this episode is for you. Expect outrageous stories, chaotic nostalgia, unhinged comedy, and the kind of conversations only Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond can deliver. Whether you're here for millennial humor, internet nostalgia, comedy podcasts, storytelling, or hilarious true stories, grab your tea and join us. Topics include: - Omegle stories - MySpace nostalgia - AIM Instant Messenger - Early YouTube - Chat rooms - Millennial internet culture - Growing up online - Funny true stories
By 2030, the biggest wave of new jobs isn't going to reward people who can chat with AI. It's going to reward people who can build with it.Right now most people are still typing prompts one at a time, while a small group is quietly building AI agents that run their businesses in the background.In this episode, I show you exactly how I went from doing the work to directing it, and how you can build your first AI agent this week even if you've never touched code.Watch until the end and you'll walk away with a repeatable way to think about every future agent you build.✅ Get Your FREE AI Company Operating System here: https://go.danmartell.com/3SXCfgk
Episode 747 - Want to reinvent yourself but don't know where to start?The truth is, the version of you that created your current life isn't the version that will create the future you want.If you're seeking more health, happiness, freedom, love, confidence, or abundance, the answer isn't simply working harder - it's upgrading your identity.In this podcast, I share the three pillars of lasting transformation:Awareness. Aim. Daily Application.You'll learn:How subconscious programming shapes your identityWhy your current habits keep producing the same resultsHow to define the future version of yourselfThe daily practices that rewire your mind and reinforce a new identityWhy reinvention is a process of repetition, not perfectionIf you're ready to stop living on autopilot and consciously create a new future, this podcast is for you.MY PRODUCTS AND COACHING:
You know him as Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso. He's also a professional footballer with El Paso Locomotive FC, a filmmaker, and now the author of a bilingual picture book, Fútbol Is Life! / ¡Fútbol es vida!, illustrated by James Rey Sanchez. But before all of that? He was a life insurance salesman who sold nothing for a year. This conversation is about what happens between the dream and the arriving. About injuries that turn out to be redirections. About why "be curious, not judgmental" might be the most useful thing we can teach — and keep learning ourselves. In this episode: (00:01) The gotcha question: is Cristo actually a superhero? (01:27) The family example: why "the more you give, the more you receive" (03:32) What team sports teach us about not being the star (04:19) Injuries, rejection, and becoming a hustler: "I love when someone tells me no" (09:22) The market scene: remembering to pause and notice (10:31) What Dani Rojas reminds Cristo about joy (12:55) Embracing where you come from as a superpower (14:09) Collaboration, and never thinking you know everything (16:30) Why a children's book is the perfect format for dreaming big Quotes worth stealing: "I love when someone tells me no. It might not be no here, but it might be yes somewhere else." "Aim for the moon. If you don't hit the moon, you hit a star. And if you don't hit a star, you hit some space dust — and that's fine too." "There's not one single way of being Mexican or being American or being Latino. We all bring something great to the table." Links: The book (Barnes & Noble): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/futbol-is-life-futbol-es-vida-cristo-fernandez/1148772346 More episodes: https://pod.shiftingschools.com
In this episode we seek to Louise Porteus, ESG Manager at Thor Explorations, a TSX-V & AIM listed gold producer and explorer focused on West Africa with operations and exploration assets in Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire We explore how environmental, social and governance practices have evolved from a compliance function into a key driver of value creation in the mining industry. Louise reflects on the pivotal moments in her career, discusses how ESG expectations differ across jurisdictions, shares how Thor Explorations is leading by example, and offers her perspective on the future of ESG over the next decade. We also discuss her work supporting Women in Mining and hear her advice for anyone looking to build a career in international ESG and the mining sector. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS ESG has successfully shifted from a rigid box-ticking exercise into a core driver of long-term value creation and operational viability in the mining industry. True project stability relies on integrating local community dynamics and cultural governance into decision-making rather than just depending on written local legislation. Implementing ESG successfully requires a practical, step-by-step approach to data gathering that builds local trust and capacity, rather than overwhelming teams with massive theoretical toolkits. Advancing women in the mining sector involves moving past token representation and actively training them for hands-on, technical roles that fundamentally transform lives. BEST MOMENTS "Most projects didn't fail because of technical reasons, they failed because of social." "There's a better understanding that it's not a tick-box, it's not just a spreadsheet, it's actually people that have to put the work behind it and do it." "I've been emphatic about bringing what I call cultural governance into our decision-making." "It's not just what you did, but so what? What did that mean? What did that lead to? Did it give more confidence to people?" VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org GUEST RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/company/thor-explorations-ltd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-porteus-65b2801/ Website: https://thorexpl.com/ Email Address: lporteus@thorexpl.com thorexplorations@yellowjerseypr.com CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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Your workout has a job, and burning calories isn't it. In this solo episode, Angela breaks down the real difference between training for muscle and training for strength, and why blending the two with a calorie-burning agenda quietly sabotages both. She walks through why load matters far less than effort for muscle growth, why strength has only one real lever, and shares a practical band-assisted progression for building toward an unassisted pull up. The conversation then turns to protein, unpacking why so many midlife women are chronically under-fuelled, what the research shows happens when that's corrected, and the precise per-kilogram target worth aiming for. You'll come away with a clearer, less complicated framework for structuring your training and your plate, so fat loss becomes a byproduct of good decisions rather than a constant uphill fight. If you've ever wondered whether you're lifting the "right" way, or whether you're eating enough protein to actually see results, this episode gives you a straightforward answer. KEY TAKEAWAYS Train close to failure, not to a specific weight — muscle growth responds to effort near failure regardless of whether you lift heavy, moderate, or light, so choose the load you enjoy most. Separate your goals before you plan your workout — if strength is the priority, only heavier loads will get you there; lighter loads won't build meaningful strength no matter the effort. Don't ask your lifting sessions to burn calories — use diet or aerobic exercise for a calorie deficit, and keep resistance training focused on quality, near-failure sets. Build toward an unassisted pull up with band-assisted reps and eccentric (lowering) practice — both let you rehearse the actual movement while gradually shifting more load onto your muscles. Aim for roughly 1.6g of protein per kg of bodyweight (about 0.75g per pound) — benefits taper sharply past this point, so hitting even a partial increase toward that target still delivers meaningful gains in lean mass and fat loss. QUOTES "It really doesn't matter if you lift heavy, if you lift moderate, or if you lift light, as long as you take each set to near failure." "I like to look at resistance training as a path towards an anabolic stimulus on the body to increase muscle and strength." "The only way to maximize strength is to lift with heavier weights." "Protein is anabolic for muscle, and it happens to be catabolic for fat." "After you pass 0.75 grams per pound, there is still an anabolic benefit, but the more and more you eat, the less and less that benefit becomes." Want to go deeper? Start here:
David Richter of Simple CFO has talked with thousands of entrepreneurs about their finances, and he keeps running into seven-figure real estate businesses operating with no QuickBooks file, no spreadsheet, and no numbers at all. In this solo episode he lays out what real-time financial reporting actually looks like and why stale numbers wreck your decisions.If your books close 30 or 60 days late, you're steering your business by gut feeling instead of data. This episode covers how fast your reporting should really be, the red flags that tell you your bookkeeper doesn't know real estate, and the specific things every investor should be checking on the balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow statement.Timeline Summary[0:26] – The core premise: if your reporting is 30 days old, your decisions are 30 days wrong[0:53] – A real client story of numbers arriving 60 days late and being wrong when they did[1:31] – Seven-figure businesses running with no QuickBooks, no spreadsheet, not even numbers on a napkin[2:12] – What good reporting actually is: it helps you make a decision[3:04] – Why entrepreneurs lose sleep at night, and it's not because they're losing money[3:48] – The realistic reporting timeline: weekly or bi-weekly, monthly at the absolute latest[4:08] – Internal bookkeepers should deliver in 1 to 5 days, third parties in 5 to 15, never over 30[4:32] – Red flag number one: your bookkeeper doesn't understand the real estate industry[5:17] – Red flag number two: as the owner, you don't know what to look for[5:36] – Balance sheet basics: negative asset or liability accounts are always a warning sign[6:22] – Why an in-progress fix and flip on your P&L instead of the balance sheet is a red flag[7:00] – Red flag number three: not tracking your actual cash movement[7:22] – Breaking down the cash flow statement and its three activity categories[7:42] – The gap between a $50,000 P&L profit and a $5,000 bank balance[8:42] – Gut feeling can get you to seven figures in revenue but won't let you keep it[9:39] – Why Profit First works as a simplified cash flow statement that names every dollar5 Key TakeawaysStale Numbers Equal Wrong Decisions — If your reporting runs 30 or more days behind, you're making decisions on outdated information. Aim for weekly or bi-weekly reporting, with monthly as your absolute ceiling.Hire A Bookkeeper Who Knows Real Estate — A warm body with general bookkeeping experience won't code your deals or exit strategies correctly. If your bookkeeper is guessing where things go, they're the wrong person.Learn The Balance Sheet Red Flags — Negative asset or liability accounts are never normal. An active fix and flip belongs on the balance sheet until it sells, not on your profit and loss.Track Cash Movement, Not Just Profit — A P&L showing $50,000 in profit means nothing if your bank account holds $5,000. The cash flow statement tells you where the money actually went.Gut Feeling Has A Ceiling — Instinct can get you to seven figures in revenue, but it won't let you keep it. Without real numbers you may hold 10% or less, or go negative.Links & ResourcesSimple CFO — https://simplecfo.com Profit First for Real Estate Investors — https://profitfirstrei.com Enjoyed This Episode?If David's rundown of balance sheet red flags made you want to pull up your own books right now, that's the point. Share this episode with an investor who's still running on gut feeling, and if it gave you a new perspective on your numbers, follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate investors can stop guessing and start deciding.
In this episode, we chat to Andrew Fulton and Jim Williams of Anglesey Mining, an AIM listed mineral exploration and development company focus on advancing the Parys Mountain poly-metallic project on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. Andrew has built a career leading mining operations, developing projects and turning technical challenges into practical solutions. Now, he's helping shape the next chapter of Parys Mountain with Jim Williams, where the focus is on taking a disciplined, technically driven approach to unlocking the project's potential. In this episode, we explore why understanding geology comes before drilling, how decades of historical data can reduce risk, the role of modern technology in project development, and why leadership, community engagement and strong technical foundations are critical to building successful mining projects in today's industry. KEY TAKEAWAYS Following a comprehensive corporate restructuring and recapitalisation, Anglesey Mining has shifted its primary focus to advancing the Paris Mountain polymetallic project in North Wales. The management team is strategically prioritising a thorough analysis of decades of historical geological data to ensure every future drilling dollar answers a specific technical question. Anglesey Mining defines responsible mining as building trust by consistently meeting the exact expectations set for investors, regulatory bodies, and local communities. The UK mining industry is experiencing a notable resurgence, driven by the government's critical mineral strategy to secure domestic supply chains for essential metals like copper and zinc. BEST MOMENTS "The focus is taking on a disciplined, technical-driven approach to unlocking the project's potential." "Right now, I don't think we need to immediately grow the resource. We need to grow confidence into actually where we're going to target to build this mine." "Responsible mining is about meeting the expectations that we've set." "Technology doesn't replace geology, it enhances it." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org GUEST RESOURCES https://www.angleseymining.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/anglesey-mining-plc/ CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Do you ever get to the end of the day feeling mentally exhausted, even if nothing "big" happened?From meals and schedules to work, parenting, shopping, and family logistics, the constant stream of decisions can leave moms completely drained. Rebecca and Seth Greene dive into the invisible mental load behind decision fatigue and share practical ways to simplify life without striving for perfection.Decision fatigue affects almost every parent, especially moms who carry the invisible mental load of running a household. Rebecca shares her own struggle with constantly making decisions and explains how changing her mindset has reduced stress and helped her enjoy life more. Together, Rebecca and Seth discuss why "good enough" is often better than perfect, how delegation works only when it's met with appreciation, and why building routines can dramatically reduce daily overwhelm.Key TakeawaysDecision fatigue is real and often comes from carrying the invisible mental load.Stop chasing the perfect decision. Aim for a good enough decision.Delegating only works when you positively reinforce the people helping you.Create routines that eliminate unnecessary daily decisions.Once you've made a thoughtful decision, choose to be happy with it instead of second-guessing yourself.Every decision doesn't have to be perfect. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give yourself is simply making a choice, moving forward, and trusting that you'll adjust if needed. Progress creates peace far faster than perfection ever will.Listen here:https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom
In this episode, we chat with Anthony Viljoen, who returns to the podcast to provide an update on the progress being made at Andrada Mining as the company continues to advance its ambition of becoming a leading African critical minerals producer. We discuss the operational improvements behind record tin production at the Uis Mine, the impact of the new ore-sorting circuit, exploration progress at Brandberg West and Lithium Ridge, strategic partnerships with global industry leaders, and the key operational, technical and corporate milestones investors should be watching over the remainder of the year. This episode is brought to you by Mining International, a global executive search partner to the mining industry. For bespoke search and advisory services, please visit www.mining-international.org KEY TAKEAWAYS By integrating an innovative X-ray transmission (XRT) ore-sorting circuit, Andrada Mining aims to eliminate 80% of waste upfront and boost operational throughput by approximately 60%. Distinct exploration programs at Brandberg West have revealed a rich blend of tin, tungsten, and copper, effectively shielding the project from single-commodity market volatility. The extensive drilling initiative at Lithium Ridge, conducted in partnership with SQM, has confirmed high-grade, near-surface mineralization spanning a 6km strike. Anthony believes that surging global interest in critical minerals offers a unique opportunity to revitalise liquidity and rebuild retail investor trust on the London AIM market. BEST MOMENTS "What started off as this consolidation of historic tin mines is turning into a district-scale mineralised province." "We'll get rid of 80% of the waste upfront... that makes the whole concentrated part of the circuit a lot more efficient." "Having the different array of minerals that we've got allows any sort of fluctuations [in the commodity game] to be smoothed out." "I think that with the flurry of interest in critical minerals, there is a unique chance now for AIM to reassert itself as the dominant mining market globally." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail: rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X: https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast Web: http://www.mining-international.org GUEST RESOURCES https://andradamining.com/ linkedin.com/company/andrada-mining https://x.com/Andrada_Mining https://www.youtube.com/@andradamining CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
Season 16, Episode 402 explores the Brain's Operating System for Human Performance, focusing on Phase 3: movement, adaptation, and performance. Andrea Samadi explains how movement triggers neurochemicals and blood flow, recovery enables adaptation, and measurable performance follows. The episode shows how consistent, purposeful movement plus prioritized recovery creates lasting biological change—improved sleep, lower resting heart rate, higher VO2 max, and clearer thinking—and offers simple strategies to build the movement loop into daily life. EP 402 — Introducing Phase 3 Movement, Adaptation & Performance Watch Andrea teach this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Btaihnb5HPs On EP 402, We'll Cover: Why movement is the missing link in human performance—and why the brain evolved to move before it learned. The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance—how the first three phases connect to create lasting change. The Movement Loop—my new framework explaining how movement leads to adaptation and ultimately performance. The science of adaptation—why the workout isn't what changes you, but the body's response during recovery is. My personal performance experiment—how tracking recovery, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, VO₂ Max, sleep, body composition, and biological age revealed measurable evidence of neuroscience in action. How the world's leading experts helped build this framework—and how their research fits together into one repeatable system. A preview of Phase 3—what you'll learn from Dr. Chuck Hillman, Dr. John Ratey, Kristen Holmes, Dr. John Medina, Jason Whitrock, and the bonus episodes throughout this season. Practical strategies you can begin using immediately to help your brain learn more effectively, your body adapt more efficiently, and your performance improve over time. Opening Welcome back to Season 16 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. I'm Andrea Samadi, and this is where we bridge neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and human performance so we can create measurable improvements in our well-being, achievement, leadership, productivity, and results. Seven years ago, when we launched this podcast, I started with one simple question: If results matter—and they matter now more than ever—how exactly are we using our brain to create those results? This question stemmed from the fact that very few of us were ever taught how the brain actually learns. How motivation begins. How emotions shape decisions. How relationships influence performance. Or how movement changes the brain. That single question has taken us on an incredible journey through neuroscience, psychology, education, leadership, and human performance. But something unexpected happened along the way. I thought I was collecting interviews. Instead... I discovered that I was uncovering a system. Looking back now, over the past 7 years, I realized every expert was describing the same mountain (or obstacle to overcome) but just from a different side (or with a different strategy). One explained motivation. Another explained attention. Another explained learning. Or repetition. Another explained recovery. Another explained movement. None of them contradicted each other. They completed each other. That was the moment I realized... I wasn't collecting interviews. I was assembling a blueprint. A Personal Discovery But there was still one question I couldn't answer. How would these ideas actually work together in everyday life? Could they work for anyone? Not a pro athlete who has all day to train, but a regular person, like me, who was determined to improve their health, well-being and productivity and results. That's when I stopped being just the interviewer... and participated in the experiment. Over the past year, I wasn't trying to become younger. I think our 50s, 60s and beyond, are an incredible time to practice and perfect our health beyond what we might have been able to do without as much effort in our 40s or younger. Looking back, I can honestly say that I wasn't trying to lower my resting heart rate. It just started to show up in my data when I did certain things, in a certain way. I wasn't trying to improve my WHOOP age (with my wearable device) or optimize my daily recovery score. I was simply trying to answer another question. If movement really changes the brain... Could I actually measure this? Can how much I move improve my data, and can I move too much (push too hard) and measure that as well? So I began paying much closer attention to my own data, and looking at what it meant. Not because I wanted better numbers. Well I did want better numbers, but I also wanted evidence. Something that could be replicated for others. There's lots of ways to measure our data with wearable devices. I used the Whoop wearable, something I have been wearing for the past 5 years. I was focused on my daily recovery. My resting heart rate. Heart rate variability. VO₂ Max. Sleep (specifically how much stress I had while sleeping), REM sleep, and restorative sleep. Body composition (how much fat and how much muscle) Then I looked at my hiking performance (did I need to run fast with a weighted vest to get zone 4 and 5), or could I walk along the canal with my dogs, and get my heart rate up that high without having to drive to the mountain. I looked at how high my heart rate went up with strength training. Week after week... Month after month... A pattern began to emerge. The improvements weren't random. They were connected. When I moved consistently...some easier workouts walking with one or two harder push hiking days, with some days at the gym on the stair climber, and others on the elliptical. My recovery improved. My resting heart rate dropped. My biological age became younger. My body became stronger. My mind became clearer. Long hikes felt easier. The numbers weren't the story. Adaptation was. For the first time, I wasn't just reading neuroscience week after week. I was watching it happen inside my own body. And that's when something clicked. Movement starts the change. Recovery allows the change. Adaptation becomes the change. And performance is simply the evidence that the change occurred. That realization became the foundation for everything you're about to hear this season. The Brain's Operating System As I reviewed hundreds of conversations with world-leading researchers over the past seven years, I realized these ideas weren't isolated discoveries. They fit together. Like pieces of one much larger puzzle. Today, I call that framework... The Brain's Operating System for Human Performance. It's built on five interconnected phases. Each one depends on the one before it. Phase 1 — Regulation & Safety[i] Before the brain can learn... it must first feel safe. Phase 2 — Neurochemistry & Motivation Meaning creates motivation. Motivation creates action. Action begins change. Phase 3 — Movement, Adaptation & Performance Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Together they create lasting performance. Phase 4 — Perception & Social Intelligence Understanding ourselves. Understanding others. Building trust. Strengthening relationships. Phase 5 — Integration & Meaning Where knowledge becomes wisdom. Experience becomes insight. Performance becomes purpose. Performance doesn't begin at the finish line. It begins with the foundations. And every phase strengthens the next. Why Phase 3 Matters For decades we've treated learning as though it happens inside classrooms... inside books... inside meetings... inside our heads. But evolution tells a very different story. The brain didn't evolve to sit still. It evolved to move. Movement came first. Learning followed. Every step we take increases blood flow. Releases powerful neurochemicals like BDNF. Sharpens attention. Improves executive function. Creates the biological conditions for learning. Movement isn't simply exercise. It's the input that begins one of the most remarkable biological cycles in the human body. The Power of Loops I had to create another loop to show how this works. Nature rarely works in straight lines. Our hearts beat in rhythms. Our lungs breathe in cycles. Sleep follows repeating stages. The seasons repeat. Life itself is built on loops. Human performance is no different. The greatest mistake we've made is thinking performance is a destination. Or an end result that we will celebrate when we get there. Neuroscience shows us it's actually a cycle. One that repeats every single day. I call it... The Movement Loop. One of the biggest shifts I've made while building this framework is changing the way I think about exercise. Most of us think the workout is the goal. Or we think “I've got to go the gym” and I'm not sure about you, but my old way of thinking used to be something along the lines of “to burn fat, or calories, or so I can create a deficit with the workout.” But Neuroscience—and exercise physiology—tell us something very different. The workout is only the beginning. Think of it by looking at the movement loop. Movement is the Input Every system begins with an input. For our bodies, that input is movement. Whether it's a walk around the neighborhood, a strength-training session, a yoga class, or a hike in the mountains, movement sends a message to the brain and body. It says: "Something is being asked of you." The brain responds immediately. Blood flow increases. Attention sharpens. Neurochemicals like BDNF are released. The nervous system begins preparing for change. Movement isn't what changes us. Movement is what tells the body that change is needed. Adaptation is the Process This is where the real transformation happens. Not while we're exercising. But afterward. During recovery. While we sleep. While proteins rebuild muscle. While neural pathways strengthen. While the cardiovascular system becomes more efficient. While the brain reorganizes itself through neuroplasticity. Adaptation is the body's remarkable ability to respond to the demands we've placed upon it. If we repeat the right inputs consistently, the body doesn't simply recover. It becomes more capable. This is why recovery isn't the opposite of growth. Recovery is the process that makes growth possible. Performance is the Output Performance is simply the visible result of this successful adaptation. It's thinking more clearly during an important meeting. Remembering information more easily. Feeling stronger day to day. Recovering faster after stress. Leading with greater confidence. Sleeping more deeply. Seeing your resting heart rate decline. Watching your VO₂ Max improve. Noticing your biological age become younger. Performance isn't one great day. Or one workout. It's the evidence that your brain and body have adapted over time to your repeated efforts. Then the Cycle Begins Again The beautiful part is that the process never ends. Today's performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. As you become more capable, your brain and body are ready for the next challenge. So you move again. You recover again. You adapt again. You perform at an even higher level. This is why I call it The Movement Loop. It's not a one-time event. It's a lifelong cycle of growth. Every walk. Every workout. Every good night's sleep. Every recovery day. Every healthy habit. You're sending your brain and body another message: "I'm becoming a little more capable than yesterday." That's how sustainable human performance is built. Not through one extraordinary effort. But through thousands of ordinary repetitions that, over time, create extraordinary results. Movement The body moves. The brain responds. ↓ Brain Activation Blood flow increases. BDNF and other neurochemicals are released. The brain becomes ready to learn. ↓ Attention Executive function improves. Focus sharpens. Mental readiness increases. ↓ Learning New neural pathways strengthen through repetition and experience. Knowledge becomes skill. ↓ Recovery Sleep, regulation, and restoration allow the brain and body to rebuild. Recovery isn't the opposite of growth. Recovery is what makes growth possible. ↓ Adaptation The nervous system becomes more efficient. The cardiovascular system becomes stronger. Metabolism improves. The brain becomes more resilient. The body becomes more capable. ↓ Performance Performance isn't a single event. It's a capacity. The ability to think clearly. Learn faster. Recover better. Move more efficiently. Lead with greater confidence. ↓ Confidence Success reinforces belief. Belief increases motivation. Confidence encourages us to move again. And the cycle repeats. The Movement Loop doesn't end with performance. Performance creates confidence. Confidence inspires more movement. And every repetition builds a stronger brain and a stronger body. Throughout this phase we'll explore every step of this loop with some of the world's leading experts. Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Performance changes your life. The Experts EP 403 — Dr. Chuck Hillman & Paul Zientarski Movement is the Trigger We'll discover why exercise is one of the most powerful ways to prepare the brain for learning through BDNF, executive function, cognition, and academic performance. Key takeaway: Every adaptation begins with movement. EP 404 — Dr. John Ratey The Brain Adapts We'll revisit the groundbreaking work from his book Spark to understand how exercise literally rewires the brain through neuroplasticity and prepares us for learning. Key takeaway: Exercise changes the brain before it changes performance. EP 405 — Kristen Holmes Adaptation Happens During Recovery We'll explore why sleep, recovery, nervous system regulation, and capacity building determine whether the body actually adapts. This is also where I'll share my own WHOOP data—including recovery trends, resting heart rate, and biological age—to show how adaptation becomes measurable. Key takeaway: Recovery builds capacity. Consistency creates adaptation. EP 406 — Dr. John Medina Learning Creates Better Performance Attention, memory, and learning science come together to explain how movement-supported learning becomes real-world performance. Key takeaway: What we learn shapes how we perform. EP 407 — Jason Whitrock Adaptation Changes the Body We'll explore metabolic health, brain energy, body composition, VO₂ Max, and performance capacity while connecting the neuroscience of movement with measurable physiological adaptation. This is where I'll bring together my own data on muscle gain, fat loss, cardiovascular fitness, and healthy aging. Key takeaway: Movement changes the brain. Adaptation changes the body. Together they transform performance. Bonus Episodes Throughout Phase 3 I'll also be sharing several bonus episodes using my own health data as a living case study. We'll explore: Why recovery is built—not found (so we need to build it into our day strategically). The story behind my resting heart rate. How adaptation changed my body. How it works when you Move Today so you can become Younger Tomorrow. Restorative Sleep Sleep Stress These episodes connect neuroscience to real-world data and show what happens when consistent habits become measurable biological change. Because neuroscience isn't just something we study. It's something we can measure. It's something we can experience. And ultimately... it's something we can use to become healthier... stronger... more resilient... and more capable throughout every stage of life. Key Takeaways for Today Movement is the input. (what we do) Every meaningful change begins with movement. It prepares the brain for learning by increasing blood flow, oxygen, and neurochemicals like BDNF that support attention, learning, and neuroplasticity. The actions we choose every day that provide the brain and body with a stimulus for change. Movement Exercise Walking Strength training Recovery habits Nutrition Sleep Adaptation is the process. The workout doesn't change you. Your body's response during recovery does. Every period of quality sleep, recovery, and restoration is an opportunity for your brain and body to become stronger and more efficient. Adaptation — What Happens The brain and body respond to those inputs by becoming more efficient and more capable. Neuroplasticity Increased BDNF Stronger neural pathways Improved cardiovascular fitness Muscle repair and growth Better metabolic health Nervous system regulation Performance is the output. High performance isn't something we find—it's something we build. Every repetition of the Movement Loop increases your capacity to learn, lead, recover, and perform. Output — The Result The measurable improvements we experience because of adaptation. Better focus Faster learning Higher energy Greater resilience Lower resting heart rate Improved VO₂ Max Better body composition Higher performance Greater healthspan What gets measured becomes visible. Tracking meaningful metrics—such as recovery, resting heart rate, VO₂ Max, sleep, or body composition—helps you see adaptations that would otherwise go unnoticed and reinforces the habits creating them. Your brain and body are one interconnected system. Better thinking, stronger physical health, emotional resilience, and sustained performance all emerge from the same biological process of movement, adaptation, and continuous growth. Tips to Implement This Week ✓ Move with purpose every day. Aim for 30–60 minutes of purposeful movement—whether it's a brisk walk, strength training, cycling, yoga, or hiking. Remember, consistency matters more than intensity. Every movement is a signal to your brain and body to adapt. A walk after dinner, when kept consistent, can have an incredible impact on your overall health improvement. You don't need to go all out for results to show up. Start paying attention to your body's signals. You don't need a WHOOP or smartwatch to begin. Simply notice how you feel before and after movement. Ask yourself: Do I think more clearly? Is my mood better? Do I have more energy? Am I sleeping better? Your body is always giving you feedback. Learn to listen. ✓ Protect your recovery. Treat tonight's sleep as part of today's workout. Prioritize restorative sleep, manage stress, and allow your brain and body the time they need to repair, rebuild, and become stronger. We are all at different stages here. This one is always a work in progress for me. I ran into someone I used to see every Saturday on the hiking trails this morning, and I asked him where he had been, or if he was hiking at a different time. I used to see him like clockwork and I noticed he wasn't there as usual. He told me that he was protecting his sleep, and worked out indoors more when the weather was getting hot. In order to beat the heat in AZ, early mornings are the best time for this, but this guy knew to protect his recovery. I thought it was brilliant that he was able to practice what he knew to be important. ✓ Measure one meaningful metric. Choose one health measure—such as your resting heart rate, sleep quality, daily steps, recovery score, or VO₂ Max—and observe how it changes over time. You're not looking for perfection; you're looking for patterns that reveal adaptation. I'll share what I noticed over time on our bonus episodes by watching certain metrics. This has been one of my biggest discoveries. For years I assumed harder was always better. But when I compared my data…you can see 2 of my data charts in the show notes. I found something surprising. A long hike and a morning walk created very different responses. My hikes pushed my cardiovascular system into higher heart-rate zones. My walks kept me primarily in Zone 1 while reducing stress and supporting recovery. Both improved my health. They simply trained different systems. Instead of asking… “Was today's workout hard enough?” Ask… “What system am I training today?” ✓ Move before you think. Before beginning a challenging project, studying for an exam, or making an important decision, spend five to ten minutes moving your body. Then notice how your focus, mood, creativity, and mental clarity improve. ✓ Think in loops, not isolated workouts. Instead of asking, "Did I exercise today?" ask yourself: "How did I support tomorrow's brain today?" Every walk. Every workout. Every healthy meal. Every recovery day. Every night of restorative sleep. Each one is another step around the Movement Loop—helping your brain learn, your body adapt, and your performance improve over time. Review & Conclusion Review and Conclude EP 402, Phase 3: Movement, Adaptation & Performance. As we close today, I hope you're (like I did) beginning to see movement differently. Not simply as exercise. Or to burn calories. Not simply as another item on your to-do list. But as the biological signal that tells your brain and body it's time to grow. Throughout Phase 3, we'll discover that movement does far more than strengthen muscles. It sharpens attention. It accelerates learning. It builds resilience. It strengthens the nervous system. It improves recovery. And over time, it transforms both the brain and the body through the remarkable process of adaptation. This season isn't about becoming an elite athlete. It's about becoming someone who understands how lasting performance is built. Together, we'll explore one simple but powerful truth: Movement is the input (what we do) Adaptation is the process (what happens when we do it) Performance is the output (what we get from doing it) Then the cycle begins again. That's the Movement Loop. Every walk. Every workout. Every night of restorative sleep. Every healthy choice. Every recovery day. Each one is another opportunity to build a stronger brain, a healthier body, and a greater capacity to learn, lead, and perform. Because when movement changes the brain... the brain changes the body. And when the brain and body begin working together... performance is no longer something we chase. It's something we build— one movement, one recovery, one adaptation, one day at a time. Next week, we'll begin our journey around the Movement Loop with EP 403, revisiting Dr. Chuck Hillman and Paul Zientarski, where we'll discover why every lasting transformation begins with movement—and why a single step today can change the trajectory of our brain, our health, and our performance tomorrow. Thank you for joining me, and I'll see you next week. RESOURCES: Phase 1 Anchor Episodes Episode 384 — Dr. Baland Jalal Curiosity, Sleep & Imagination → How curiosity, sleep, and imagination prepare the brain for learning and creativity. Episode 385 — Dr. Bruce Perry Trauma, Rhythm & Relational Safety → Why regulation and safety are the foundation for learning and performance. Episode 386 — Thoryn Stephens Biometrics & Performance → Turning HRV, sleep, and metabolic data into actionable performance strategies. Episode 387 — Dr. Sui Wong Lifestyle Medicine & Brain Health → How autonomic balance and healthy habits build long-term brain resilience. Episode 388 — Rohan Dixit HRV & Self-Regulation → Developing nervous system awareness through real-time biofeedback and HRV. Phase 2 Anchor Episodes Episode 393 — Bob Proctor Belief → Why our beliefs determine the actions we take and the results we create. Episode 394 — Dr. Caroline Leaf Thought Patterns → How our thoughts shape neurochemistry, behavior, and long-term performance. Episode 395 — Dr. John Medina Attention & Reward → Why attention determines what the brain values, remembers, and learns. Episode 396 — Dr. Anna Lembke Neurochemistry & Reinforcement → How dopamine reinforces behavior and why sustainable motivation matters more than borrowed dopamine. Episode 397 — Dr. Chuck Hillman Movement & Brain Activation → How physical movement prepares the brain for learning, focus, and performance. Episode 398 — Dr. Friederike Fabritius Neuroleadership & Energy → How to manage brain energy and sustain high performance over time. REFERENCES: [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 384 “How Learning Begins in the Brain: Sleep, Safety and Curiosity (Revisiting Dr. Baland Jalal) https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/hypnagogic-genius-capture-your-best-ideas-at-the-edge-of-sleep/
➢ Check out our website www.colossusfitness.comIn this episode we go over 7 different ways to naturally increase your energy levels. There's no worse feeling than always feeling sluggish, tired, or just not in the right head space.These strategies and tips should help you feel energized.Having low energy is the absolute worst and there's no worse feeling.Listed points:1- Aim to do more of what inspires you“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”2- Spend 15-60 minutes getting inspired each dayAudio booksPodcastsBooksMotivational videos3- Eat a balanced dietA lot of people don't realize, but a poor diet can substantially decrease energy levels.Ex- heavy fast food meal will weigh you down.Lighter, healthy meal will give you energy and leave you feeling greatProtein helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and provides a longer-lasting energy source. Include sources like lean meats, beans, nuts, and tofu.4- Get rid of the energy draining habitsExamples:Waking up and scrollingLaying in bed after the alarm goes offAlcoholSaying yes to everything and overcommitting5- Get Adequate Sleep/Manage StressAim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.Stick to a consistent sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.10 hours before bed: No more caffeine. 3 hours before bed: No more food or alcohol. 2 hours before bed: No more work. 1 hour before bed: No more screen time (shut off all phones, TVs and computers). 0: The number of times you hit snooze in the morning.6- Morning sunlightWakes up your brain, Improves sleep at night, Boosts daytime energy7- Get more movementThanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/
Today we're talking the Mexico v Korea World Cup game, slapstick humor, Mr. Bean, and what the heck is AIM and dial-up?? We also finally go to therapy… kinda… Follow the IG: https://www.instagram.com/homeroom.show Follow the TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeroomshow Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@homeroomshow Hosted by: Jonnie Park: https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead https://www.tiktok.com/@dumbfoundead Steffie Baik: https://www.instagram.com/steffiebaik https://www.tiktok.com/@steffiebaik Podcast Producer: Caroline Y Choi Audio: Johnny Chay Podcast Media Team: GGEZ Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Very soon after it was completed in 1842, the Bunker Hill monument started to be about a lot more than just the battle that took place on June 17, 1775. Research: "Battle of Bunker Hill." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Britannica, 18 Nov. 2025. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Freferencecenter%2Farticle%2FBattle-of-Bunker-Hill%2F18086&ebboatid=9265928. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026. Markoe, Lauren. “Gun Owners take Aim at New Law.” The Patriot Ledger. Oct. 10 and 11 1998. National Park Service. “Peter Brown.” Last updated 2/26/2025. https://www.nps.gov/people/peter-brown.htm National Park Service. “Remembering Revolution: Bunker Hill Monument.” Last updated 1/2/2025. https://www.nps.gov/bost/remembering-revolution.htm#27EBF851-37AB-4F4E-AA50-9BEDD914F0CC Webster, Daniel. “Dedication Speech for the Unveiling of the Bunker Hill Monument.” 6/17/1843. Via American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/dedication-speech-unveiling-bunker-hill-monument National Park Service. “The Bunker Hill Monument Association: Expressing Gratitude and Patriotism.” Last updated 1/22/2024. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/bhma.htm National Park Service. “Bunker Hill Lodge.” Last updated 1/12/2026. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/bh-lodge.htm National Park Service. “King Solomon's Lodge.” Last updated 3/30/2023. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/bh-ksl.htm Warren, George Washington. “The history of the Bunker Hill monument association during the first century of the United States of America.” Bunker Hill Monument Association. https://archive.org/details/historyofbunkerh00warr/ The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire. “Caleb Stark.” https://www.socnh.org/caleb-stark/ Stebbins, G.B. “May Day – North and South.” The liberator. v.16:no.21(1846:May 22). Via Digital Commonwealth. https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:gb19h555q Mansfield, Howard. “Silent Witness.” Yankee. Mar/Apr2025, Vol. 89 Issue 2, p80-106. National Park Service. “Bunker Hill Monument Projection, 1998.” https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/bunker-hill-monument-projection-1998.htm Hay, John. “Broken Hearths: Melville's ‘Israel Potter’ and the Bunker Hill Monument.” The New England Quarterly , June 2016, Vol. 89, No. 2 (June 2016). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24718238 Purcell, Sarah J. “Commemoration, Public Art, and the Changing Meaning of the Bunker Hill Monument.” The Public Historian , Vol. 25, No. 2 (Spring 2003). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/tph.2003.25.2.55 Everett, Edward. “An oration delivered at Charlestown, on the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1850.” Boston. 1850. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.31822038214979 National Park Service. “Irish Claims to the Revolution.” 2/26/2025. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/irish-claims-to-the-revolution.htm “Unworthy of Concord: A Know-nothing Appeal.” Pilot, Volume 38, Number 18, 1 May 1875. https://newspapers.bc.edu/?a=d&d=pilot18750501-01.2.19&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-------+%2C+4---------------- National Park Service. “Operation POW.” March 1, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/operation-pow.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Kate chats with PEN15 co-creator Anna Konkle for a conversation that's equal parts silly and heavy, like the last two people awake at a sleepover asking about the meaning of life and swapping stories of their first thong. They discuss Anna's new memoir, The Sane One, and how it explores a different kind of nostalgia than her previous work, touching on topics like the grief, estrangement, and reconciliation that anchor the book, hand-slapping games like Miss Mary Mack, the kind of love for your child that's so pure it almost scares you, and what it was like to be chosen as a Filene's Basement model. Along the way, they dive into the surprising relationship between the academia of clowning and playing a 13-year-old in PEN15, reminisce about AIM, Disney Channel free previews, sleepover paranormal rituals, and spiral about gentle parenting and the importance of boredom. It's a conversation about memories, motherhood, creativity, and all the tiny emotional truths that never quite leave us, with detours more random than Kate Bosworth showing up at your local Relay for Life. Enjoy! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code BETHEREINFIVE for an exclusive 20% off. That's code BETHEREINFIVE for an exclusive 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Say YES to unforgettable moments with Liquid I.V.'s NEW Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Ring Pop. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUID-IV.COM and get 20% off your first purchase with code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. Go to helixsleep.com/bethereinfive for their Fourth of July Sale for 20% off Sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! Right now, you can save up to $230 on the 12 piece cookware set vs buying the products individually. If you spend over $495 you will receive a Butcherbox for FREE. Plus if you spend over $795 you can also get a FREE cast iron grill pan! Visit Carawayhome.com/BTIF10 to take an additional 10% off your next purchase.