Podcasts about alchemists

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The music and football takes are hot, but the real gut-punch lands when Tee, Rod, and DC shift from culture to consequences. A wild NFL scam, a brutal teenage shooting in Detroit, and a blunt conversation about CTE and what it means to put your body on the line all collide in one of the most honest Get Right conversations yet.Tee The Mayor, Rod 313, and DC kick things off with the latest hip-hop drops, including Busta Rhymes, St. John, Fat Joe, Rapsody, and the unexpected Erica Badu and Alchemist collaboration. They break down what makes an album an easy listen, why some projects need more spins, and which artists are still getting better with time.Then the conversation turns to football season, with college predictions, Cowboys pressure, Lions expectations, and the uncomfortable reality behind the hit-or-miss world of the NFL. Along the way, the guys react to the fake 49ers receiver who scammed women out of more than $1.3 million, unpack how he pulled it off, and debate why anyone would fall for it.They also get into Drewski's CTE skit, using comedy as a doorway into a much bigger conversation about concussion awareness, player safety, and the toll football takes long after the cheers stop. From Tua Tagovailoa to Damar Hamlin, the episode keeps circling back to the same question: when does the game stop being worth it?Finally, the crew weighs in on a disturbing Detroit case involving a 15-year-old charged as an adult after a senseless shooting, leading to a raw discussion about grief, accountability, father figures, and what happens when young men are left without guidance. It is one of those episodes that starts light, gets real fast, and leaves you thinking long after it ends.Perfect for anyone who wants unfiltered sports talk, honest hip-hop opinions, and a conversation that is funny, sharp, and unexpectedly heavy in all the right places.

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Episode 179: New Music _This week we have a ton of new music to share with you! tune in - there's certainly something you'll want to add to you playlist! _ Masego - Fix Your Face (album) Syd - Beard (album) Steve Lacey - Oh yeah? (album) Victoria Monet - Reach Out (song), Frequency of Love (album coming Oct 2) Tyla - A*Pop (album) Jorja Smith - What are the odds (album) Erykah Badu & The Alchemist - Before the World Blows (album) Larry June - Who Coppin (album) Nipsey Hussle & Bino - Prolific Beyonce - Morning Dew (donk) - single Cardi B music video - Aha Upcoming shows to be excited about Mya coming to Blue Note LA - Erykah Badu & The alchemist - Emajanet show at Hollywood Bowl Raymond & Brown tour Rihanna been outside - should we expect new music (finally?!) Beyonce teasing rock n roll album AI songs China Styles Maladie - Gospelize Fight for Me - SitonicSA Funke artist Celebrating myself How are you - - Glady Knight announced retirement from music to focus on family

On this week's show, we pour one out for Frank Beard drummer ZZ Top and the legendary xb, spend quality time with superlative new records by The Mountain Goats and Cory Branan, and spin fresh tracks from Caroline Rose, Soft Science, and Sierra Ferrell. All this and much, much less!Debts No Honest Man Can Pay started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

This week on Dem Vinyl Boyz, we step into the luxurious, grimy, art-filled world of Westside Gunn with his critically acclaimed 2020 album, Pray for Paris—a record where Buffalo street rap collides with high fashion, fine art, professional wrestling, and the underground sound of Griselda. The inspiration for Pray for Paris came after Westside Gunn attended Virgil Abloh’s Off-White fashion show during Paris Fashion Week in early 2020. That experience helped shape the album’s aesthetic: street culture presented as high art. Even the album cover makes that connection, using Caravaggio’s David with the Head of Goliath, reworked by Abloh with Westside Gunn’s signature chains added to the imagery. Musically, Pray for Paris is built around dusty samples, haunting loops, sparse drums, and Gunn’s unmistakable high-pitched delivery and trademark ad-libs. Rather than chasing the mainstream sound of 2020, Gunn created something that feels like a rare piece of art pressed onto vinyl. The album brings together an incredible roster of guests and producers. Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine join Gunn on the Griselda showcase “George Bondo,” while Freddie Gibbs and Roc Marciano appear on “$500 Ounces.” Tyler, the Creator and Billie Essco join him for “327,” and Joey Bada$$ and Tyler appear on the standout “327.” The project also features Wale on “French Toast” and production from names including The Alchemist, Daringer, DJ Muggs, Camoflauge Monk, and Tyler, the Creator. Tracks such as “Allah Sent Me,” “George Bondo,” “327,” “$500 Ounces,” “Versace,” and “LE Djoliba” showcase what makes the album so distinctive. Gunn jumps between drug-game imagery, wrestling references, designer fashion, food, wealth, violence, and fine art, creating a world where the corner and the gallery somehow occupy the same space. We also get into the story of Westside Gunn himself and the rise of Griselda Records. Alongside Conway and Benny, Gunn helped put Buffalo, New York on the hip-hop map while reviving an unapologetically raw style of East Coast rap. His influence extends beyond simply rapping—he approaches albums as a curator, obsessing over artwork, sequencing, production, fashion, and physical releases. Join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we break down Pray for Paris, an album that helped turn underground hip-hop into luxury art without cleaning up any of its dirt. It's boom-bap in designer clothes, Buffalo by way of Paris, and one of the defining records of Westside Gunn and the Griselda movement.

Alchemist Z: The Evolution Continues by Jack Groverland Jr. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H864BZQF ALCHEMIST Z is a novel featuring a modern day alchemist who has extraordinary magical powers but hasn’t got even a hint of scruples. Thus, it is a story of intrigue, suspense and paranormal mystery. It involves a priest, having lost his faith and is on the verge of suicide, a Hollywood actor on the verge of stardom, a millennial girl in search of life’s meaning, and an old detective who knows when someone is lying without the need of a polygraph. And then there is ALCHEMIST Z who has been alive since the ninth century, living in stolen bodies down through the ages. The chance meeting of these characters and their interactions results in mayhem, lust, murder, love and transcendental magic. You will be shocked over and over again as you try to anticipate what will happen next in this masterfully twisted thriller about people trying to hold on to their views of reality. Your own views of reality will be seriously challenged by Z. DON’T MISS THIS ORIGINAL MIND CHALLENGING NOVEL.

Check out The Coven Try the Free Enneagram Quiz!!!! Message me on Instagram @Angie.Alchemist and ask all your Enneagram questions! OR email me at angiealchemy@gmail.com Check out more at AngieAlchemist.com Angie talks with Leah about her lifelong relationship with the Enneagram, how she discovered she was a Two as a teenager, and why the self-preservation subtype finally helped everything click. Leah shares how her background in social work, counseling, human resources, and floristry all connect through her deep sensitivity to people, boundaries, and emotional energy.This conversation is especially useful for anyone trying to understand the difference between a classic Two and a self-preservation Two. Leah explains the push-pull between wanting to care for others and not wanting to abandon herself, plus how boundaries, saying no, and preserving energy changed her life. Leah shares that she first learned the Enneagram from her mom as a teenager and identified as a Two early on, long before subtype language was common. In grad school for social work, a professor reintroduced the Enneagram, which helped Leah bring it into her clinical practice. Leah explains that the subtype breakthrough came in the last six years, especially once she learned about self-preservation Two dynamics. She describes how classic Two descriptions never fully fit because she needs solitude, organization, and safety to feel okay. Leah talks about burnout in her early social work career, especially in a high-emotion adoption counseling role. She explains why floristry fits her so well: it combines emotion, beauty, service, and enough distance to preserve her energy. Angie and Leah unpack the difference between giving as an act of love and giving as a way to earn inclusion. Leah reflects on how saying no used to feel terrifying, but now feels necessary and liberating. They discuss how self-preservation Twos may use charm, warmth, or a “cute” presentation to gain inclusion, but can become resentful if it is not authentic. Leah describes how Twos can read other people's emotions easily but struggle to identify their own feelings until they become intense or physical. They explore how boundaries, rest, and movement are not optional for self-preservation Twos, even if exercise or body awareness do not come naturally. Leah shares how she became more selective about donations and generosity in her business so she could give more intentionally. The episode closes with a discussion of rejection sensitivity, self-awareness, and what Leah genuinely loves about being a Two. Key Quotes: “I want to be a two, I want to care for people, I want to help people, but I don't want to abandon myself in the process.” “The idea of saying no to someone was like horrifying.” “Helping is not always manipulative.”

Listen to a sampling of some of the 2026 New York Guitar Festival, with pieces by the duo of Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque and Pierre Bensusan recorded live in August at Bryant Park. Guitarist Goran Ivanovic is Croatian-born, while Fareed Haque is of Pakistani and Chilean descent.  Both now live in Chicago, and their music is a deep dish pie of South Asian, Latin, and Balkan ingredients, liberally spiced with improvisation. Hear some of their Balkan-South Asian-Latin fusion, recorded live at the first night of the 2026 New York Guitar Festival. Topansko oro 2. IndoBalkan 3. Gypsy Circus Then, Algerian-born French guitarist Pierre Bensusan plays in the open tuning system known as DADGAD. Bensusan draws on Celtic traditional and North African music, adding improvisation, vocalise, and electronic effects to create his own sonic world. Listen to some of his set from the second night of the 2026 New York Guitar Festival. Hekimolu 2. The Alchemist 3. Intuit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With this installment of The Alchemist and the Eagle, in chapter 32, "Secret Revealed," Tuguan discovers that Jao's been hiding a captive on Xuktads at the outskirts of the empire ...

Buckle up....The one and only Dr Terry Burns RETURNS TOMORROW for epic live podcast deep dive into the notorious and brilliant SIR EDWARD KELLEY/KELLY. If you didn't know, Dr Burns was the impetus to initiate EnochiaCon and our 3rd annual conference is this November 6-8th online AND live in Austin, Texas: www.EnochiaCon.com Watch Dr Burns' full presentation now from the first annual EnochiaCon in 2024: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/p/courses/enochiacon-2024-presentations/2495307-enochiacon-2024-masterclass-presentations/8771413-dr-terry-burns-phd-the-hieroglyphic-monad-of-john-deeTerry Burns, PhD is a professor of literature emeritus and teacher (editor & translator) of Dr John Dee's famous and mysterious opus, MONAS HIEROGLYPHICA OF JOHN DEE (Ouroboros Press). Her friend and mentor, Vincent Bridges, published a book on Sir Edward Kelley that has long been out of print and may soon, thanks to Dr Burns, be returned to us all soon. Tonight Terry and Frater RC deep dive into the life of Kelly/Kelley and will also review some highlights of Bridges' work on Kelly. Bring your questions and see you at 4pm PDT here on Youtube.Edward Kelly remains one of the most enigmatic figures in occult history. Explore his mysterious life and work with Dr. Terry Burns and Frater R.C.This discussion examines the historical and mystical accounts surrounding Edward Kelly. Dr. Terry Burns and Frater R.C. break down his complex legacy, providing context for those interested in the history of Enochian magic and hermetic studies. By analyzing the primary sources and historical narrative, viewers gain a clearer understanding of the forces that shaped his reputation.The presentation also highlights the upcoming EnochiaCon event, scheduled for November 6th through 8th. Whether you plan to attend online or in person, this session offers a foundational look at the subject matter that will be covered during the conference. Understanding Edward Kelly is essential for anyone tracking the development of these traditions.Subscribe for weekly occult history breakdowns and let us know in the comments if you plan on attending EnochiaCon this year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/magick-without-fears-frater-r-c-hermetic-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andre, known online as The Alchemist, is a former engineer who says he learned to consciously leave his body — and what he claims to have found on the other side upends almost everything we're told about death, God, and the reality we're living in. In this conversation, Trey pushes him on the questions most people are too afraid to ask.We get into the difference between perceptional truth and the ultimate truth; why Andre believes death is an illusion and “you are your own ultimate authority”; the claim that this realm was “reset” and that religion and weapons were introduced as tools of control; why he thinks today's AI is “very stupid” while humans are the real intelligence; the life review that awaits all of us; and the shared out-of-body experiences, demons, and reincarnation “traps” that people report on the other side.Whether you take it as literal cartography of the afterlife or as a radical philosophy of fearlessness, this is a conversation designed to change how you hold your own mind.▶ If this resonated: subscribe, drop your biggest takeaway in the comments, and share it with the one person who needs to hear it. Full timestamps below.Connect with Andre: thealchemist369.com · YouTube · Instagram

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En este episodio de Músicos de Sillón, la noticia que se lleva los reflectores es la revelación de Robbie Williams, quien cuenta que además de tener TDAH, recientemente descubrió que está dentro del espectro autista. A partir de ahí, la conversación se va por sus pensamientos intrusivos, su hiperfoco y la manera en que ahora interpreta algunas de sus propias conductas. Pero eso apenas es el comienzo: también hablan de los posibles headliners de Glastonbury 2027, desde Rosalía, Taylor Swift y Bad Bunny hasta Harry Styles y Oasis; aparece el misterio de si Usher está utilizando un doble durante sus conciertos; la polémica sobre IA y música; el desastroso Star Face de Tyga; la importancia de estudiar teoría musical; un músico que decidió fumar en pleno concierto aunque pudiera recibir una multa de $10,000 dólares; y finalmente una colaboración muy esperada entre Erykah Badu y The Alchemist. Un episodio con diagnósticos inesperados, conspiraciones de dobles, inteligencia artificial, teoría musical, cigarros y bastante chisme musical. Básicamente, martes normal en Músicos de Sillón. Únete a nuestro grupo de Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1012646383467657 Síguenos:https://www.instagram.com/musicosdesillonpodcast/https://twitter.com/musicosdesillonhttps://www.facebook.com/musicosdesillon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drew and Sean tackle the penultimate (for now) Garrett, P.I. book...and have some surprisingly differing opinions on it! The Final Draft features drinks from Athletic, The Alchemist, and Long Live. IOL is sponsored by Bricks & Minifigs Centennial. Visit www.bamcentennial.com and use code INKINGOUTLOUD for 10% off your orders! Visit our website at www.iolpodcast.com and join the conversation on Twitter @IOLPodcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkingoutloud Send us a tip on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/inkingoutloud Inking Out Loud is Drew McCaffrey and Rob Santos. Sound engineering by Drew McCaffrey. Artwork by Danielle "FelCandy" Prosperie. Intro/outro music: "Moonlight" by Jivemind.

Five years ago on our CRAFTED podcast, Jonathan Ellsworth sat down with John Kimmich, co-founder & head brewer of The Alchemist. And it's striking just how accurate John's predictions were about where the world of beer was headed. This Vault episode features some highlights from one of the most influential people in American craft brewing.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer's GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysFor the Full Episode: Crafted, Ep.6CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On This Episode: Episode 436 — Roderick & Cari are back with another week of music, headlines, and culture.   This week, the guys discuss Pooh Shiesty's “All Eyes on Shiest,” along with the announcement of Erykah Badu and The Alchemist's long-awaited album.   On the news side, Roderick & Cari get into the latest AI developments, GTA 6's extended look coming to Netflix, Russell Westbrook's retirement, the Lakers' $12B sale, and the Cowboys reaching a $15.5B valuation.   Tap in — new episode out now

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After five years, this is the final episode of The Alchemist Inkwell.This isn't an ending born from a fight, a falling out, or something going wrong. In fact, that's part of what makes this moment so strange: sometimes something can still feel good while no longer feeling like the right path forward.In our final conversation, we're looking back at five years of The Alchemist Inkwell — the trips, interviews, books, synchronicities, technical difficulties, strange recording spaces, huge life changes, and the people we've been lucky enough to meet along the way.We also talk about why we're choosing to follow where life is taking each of us next, how you can continue following our work, and pull one final set of cards for the community we've built together.The podcast isn't disappearing. The entire library will remain here for you to revisit, share, and hopefully keep finding something useful in whenever you need it.Thank you for listening.Thank you for traveling with us.Thank you for making magic with us for five years.And, one last time:Go make some magic. KEEP UP WITH USEmily Dexter — @likerofwordsKristaLyn Sofia — @KristaLynSofiaYou can also continue following both Emily and KristaLyn through their individual YouTube channels, Patreon communities, social platforms, trips, classes, lives, and everything still to come.#TheAlchemistInkwell #SpiritualPodcast #NewBeginnings

Check out The Coven Try the Free Enneagram Quiz!!!! Message me on Instagram @Angie.Alchemist and ask all your Enneagram questions! OR email me at angiealchemy@gmail.com Check out more at AngieAlchemist.com Show Notes: Enneagram 2s and How They Relate to Every Type In this episode of Enneagram Ego Death, Angie Alchemist breaks down Enneagram Type 2 and how Twos relate to each Enneagram type. Learn the core traits of Type 2, common relationship patterns, and the biggest growth edges for Twos in friendships, romance, and everyday connection. Enneagram Type 2 How Enneagram 2 relates to other types Enneagram relationship dynamics Enneagram compatibility Type 2 strengths and challenges Boundaries for Enneagram Twos Reciprocity, compassion, and connection Enneagram 2 growth tips Key takeaway Enneagram Twos are deeply relational, compassionate, and driven by connection, but they also need strong boundaries and healthy reciprocity to thrive.

Lots of board games have a stripped down or re-themed version for kids. Are they worth it? Well… sometimes. 0:00:00 Fact for 428 4/28, April 28, is the birthday of Carl Laemmle Jr. who was the head of production at Universal Studios from 1928 to 1936 and personally greenlit the original Classic Monster films (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy), effectively creating the monster universe. (And there’s a rock with this number carved into it at “Darkmoor”, Universal Epic Universe.) Sponsor Message If this perspective sounds helpful (and you’d like something less generic), you too can book a free 15 minute call with First Move Financial at firstmovefinancial.com/familygamers to learn how they can help you invest wisely. Even if you don’t have a huge net worth. 0:04:25 What We’ve Been Playing Ham Helsing *Splendor Kids *The Four Doors (review coming soon!)Boop Shuffle *CarnutaJourney to Tir na nOg *Super Duo * (truly off the shelf of shame) (*) first time mentioned on The Family Gamers Podcast 0:21:20 July Monthly Report Andrew: 21 plays of 13 unique games. H-index: 3 (Little Alchemists, Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game, Palette) Anitra: 35 plays of 22 unique games. H-index: 3 (Little Alchemists, Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game, Unmatched, Palette) Most of our games were played at home, on the weekend, and/or with just 2 players. 0:23:30 The Family Gamers Community Welcome new members! 0:25:00 #Backtalk Just a few stories about your “tricky” moments. Read the responses on Facebook or #backtalk channel of the Discord. 0:27:40 Junior or “My First” Games These are games that start from an “adult” game that already exists and strip them down to something simpler so that younger kids can play it. It’s obvious why they exist: to bring in kids and introduce them to not just gaming *concepts* but to worlds/themes already well-branded. When they do it well, “My First” games follow our guidelines for very young children (see our Candy Land article), while keeping games tolerable for older kids & adults. Keep physical tasks simple, like rolling a single die. Other simple skills that could be used are matching, stacking, or pulling. Use durable equipment (dice, tokens, cardboard tiles rather than cards) Keep it short! Turns should take less than 30 seconds, unless all players are engaged on every turn. The whole game should take less than 20 minutes. Don't combine challenging mental tasks into a single “action” (like color matching with counting). Keep all players on equal footing. (Lots of luck will help even the playing field.) This is the same thing that happens in the B-mods we’ve tried! Simplifying decisions and keeping players on equal footing. But some “Junior” or “My First” games try to stay too close to the original, and the game suffers for it. Keeping more complicated mechanics bumps the minimum age back up (Ticket to Ride: First Journey is 6+, Catan Junior is 6-9), while removing elements that keep the “grown up” game interesting. Not exactly “My First” at that point, although these games can work well for slightly older kids who have never played a strategic game before. So which “My First” games do it well? The best “My First” games take board games that are already accessible to older kids and bring them down to a preschool level: Splendor Kids (which we just tried) keeps the set collection and engine building but changes the GOAL and progression to something more concrete – now it’s a race up a track! Animal Upon Animal Junior (stacking but with much larger sturdier pieces and a simpler game loop. Can combine with the “big kids” version.) More “junior” stacking games: Rhino Hero Junior (short shelf life but approachable for a 2 year old) and Suspend Junior (just as much fun for adults as kids!) My First Castle Panic – our NUMBER ONE recommendation Similar matching and planning as the big brother, but simplified. Same cooperation! Encourage children to “ask a friend for help” – better language but the same concept as “trading” cards. And what parent doesn’t love a game that cleans itself up as they play? Dragomino (My First Kingdomino) A more fun theme – hatching dragons! Adds luck (will your dragon egg hatch?) that gives some balance to scoring Points to probability instead of multiplication 0:53:00 A few more that take a much more complex and “adult” game down to a elementary school level: Little Alchemists focuses on only the deduction aspect of Alchemists, and uses a built in advancement/progression to slowly add complexity Kids Chronicles based on Chronicles of Crime takes same the basic idea “use the phone/tablet to look around, pick up items” and sets it in a friendly fantasy universe with very basic items and tasks – and a compelling story! 0:55:30 New Backtalk Question Lots of people ask us how to get our kids into board games. Do you think “My First” games are a good way to do it? Tell us on the #backtalk channel on our Discord, or in our Facebook community. 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Here's more from Aurduin for you with chapter 31, "Doubt and Affirmation" from The Alchemist and the Eagle audiobook. Ecologist Othu Yot struggles with his conscience over his covert assistance to the resistance movement in the interior ...Announcements this week: Tuesday, August 11th we at Mindscape Institute are holding a free webinar on our Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation course. Email me if you'd like the Zoom link.My next free webinar on The Foundations of Integration with 5-MeO-DMT is on Wednesday, August 19th - register at my website to attend: www.martinball.net/webinar 

What if your greatest initiation wasn't something to overcome... but the very thing that awakened your life's work? In this special Lion's Gate transmission, Danielle shares one of the most important messages she's ever received about the next evolution of leadership, lightwork, and the role conscious entrepreneurs are being called to play as we move toward 2027. She introduces The Catalyst, a brand-new live transmission experience designed to help practitioners, coaches, healers, and facilitators master the Wealth Codes so they become catalysts for lasting transformation in the lives of their clients. Drawing on the metaphor of the butterfly's chrysalis, Danielle explains why your greatest challenges didn't create your gifts, they activated them. She explores what it means to stop fighting for your work, step into true energetic leadership, and become known through the transformation your presence creates. If you've felt a deeper calling to share your gifts, serve at a higher level, and lead from embodied wisdom instead of constant proving, this episode is your invitation to answer it.   In this episode, you'll learn: What Danielle means by becoming a catalyst instead of simply being a coach or practitioner Why the Lion's Gate Portal marks an important energetic preparation for 2027 and beyond The difference between healing others and holding space for their awakening How your initiations activated the gifts you were always meant to share Why your Human Design and Gene Keys aren't new information - they're a remembrance of who you've always been The four identities of conscious leadership: the Advocate, the Alchemist, the Architect, and the Catalyst Why reputation becomes your greatest marketing strategy as your work matures How the PAIED Method helps clients decondition without creating codependency Why your results become more powerful when you stop trying to save people and start empowering them The butterfly chrysalis metaphor and what it teaches us about transformation and identity Why 2027 is calling lightworkers into a new level of sovereignty, service, and leadership What to expect inside Danielle's new Catalyst live transmission experience The world doesn't need more people trying to convince others they're qualified. It needs more people who have fully embodied their own transformation and are willing to stand as an example of what's possible. Your initiations were never meant to keep you small. They were preparing you to become the person whose presence alone gives others permission to awaken. The Catalyst isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you've been all along, and having the courage to finally let the world experience it.   Links & Resources Learn more about The Catalyst (Pre-Sale ends August 11) Download your Wealth Codes Chart  Get the Email Series That Pays

What can the Enneagram teach us about sensitivity, social justice, and our unique calling?  In this conversation, our special guest, Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, speaks about the challenges faced by Enneagram Fours and highly sensitive people. Drawing from her book Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul, Dorcas reflects on belonging, burnout, and emotional wounds. She offers us sustainable ways to pursue justice.   Also in this episode, Fr. Richard Rohr offers wisdom on the Four's gift of seeing beyond conformity and invites Type Fours to turn their suffering outward in solidarity with others.   Tune in to discover how our authenticity, purpose, and gifts can serve the world.  Find the transcript for today's episode here. Sign Up for The Enneagram Email Series  Deepen your journey with the Enneagram. Sign up for monthly reflections, practices, and resources that connect the contemplative wisdom with your daily life. https://cac.org/belongs2026/ Additional Enneagram Resources The Enneagram: An Introduction: A brief introduction to this tool and a compilation of different resources curated for those longing to better understand and have compassion for themselves and others.  Enneagram as a Tool for Your Spiritual Journey: Use the offer code POD35 to get 35% off this foundational Enneagram teaching from Fr. Richard Rohr and Episode 2 guest Russ Hudson.  The Enneagram & Grace: Richard Rohr and Russ Hudson offer a deep study of the Enneagram as a practice to nurture transformation for ourselves and compassion for the world. Use POD35 to get 35% off your order.  Follow us on Instagram. How can your wounds lead to wisdom? Discover topics about what your number might be trying to teach you.  Join the conversation on Facebook. Share wisdom with others on the Enneagram journey.   Pick up a copy of Fr. Richard's book The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective.  Connect With Us Have a question you'd like ask the team to answer about this season?  Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcasts@cac.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Send us a voicemail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cac.org/voicemail⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE: Today's Fireside is all around the concept of alchemy; taking elements of your story or life and weaving them into gold. We're always creating our lives, but when we lack intention, we rob ourselves of the gift that we're molding and bending each and every day. We're being asked to shed what is no longer serving us and cross into lives that feel expansive, full of permission and completely all our own. 2026 PLAYLIST: Each week of 2026, I'm selecting a song that resonates with the message of that particular Fireside Friday. Today's Fireside Song: "WAVES" by ALCHEMYSOUND. Check out the full playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41b2woCYZCZXpDc1oCasZk?si=8dcd67ec022c49a9ABOUT: Welcome to a Fireside Friday Recording. Every Friday morning I tap in and pour out messages and words meant to fuel your fire, Fire Starter! These messages are to encourage, empower and activate you deeper in your calling and initiatives that you want to see through. grounding and encouragement every Friday morning. Want to attend live?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign-up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/TTRcWzjtiMhNZR2k6⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this latest episode of Limited Supply, Nik gets in the guest seat for a conversation with Ryan Ayala for his show, The Alchemist's Library (https://www.alchemistslibrary.org/). Listen as Nik and Ryan break down why the old moats (distribution, proprietary data, a big audience) don't hold water the way they used to now that small teams are running 20-agent AI stacks and compressing weeks of execution into hours. Nik breaks down why agencies get brutal to run once you cross $200-250K a month, why raising too much money can trap a startup before it's proven anything, and where he is actually seeing opportunity right now in niche agencies and boring Main Street businesses nobody wants to touch. Also, Nik calls it out at the top of the episode...the Ecom Founders Q4 Summit is officially back! Third year running, and it's the biggest one yet. For more information, check out https://ecomfounders.com/pages/q4-summit. Questions on the Q4 Summit, or just want to talk about the episode? DM Nik on Twitter/X (@mrsharma) or email him at nik@nik.co --- Tatari helps brands run TV like a modern performance channel. Unlike most platforms that focus only on programmatic CTV, Tatari gives marketers access to all of TV - linear, streaming, programmatic CTV, and direct publisher inventory - in one platform. By combining premium inventory with transparent reporting and outcome-based measurement, Tatari lets growth teams evaluate TV the same way they evaluate paid search or paid social. The result: more control, better reach, and TV spend that can actually be tied back to business results. Learn more at https://lp.tatari.tv/limited-supply --- Want more DTC advice? Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Limited Supply YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more insider tips. And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Limited Supply Slack Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts. Check out the Nik's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DTC newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Nik on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

Gold has always fascinated human civilization. Empires pursued it. Kings protected it. Alchemists devoted entire lifetimes attempting to understand it. History remembers the metal. Perhaps it overlooked the question. Suppose gold was never the destination. Suppose freedom was. Every intimate relationship confronts two people with an invisible furnace. Nobody enters believing they carry lead. They arrive convinced they carry love, certainty, maturity, wisdom, and good intentions. The heat of genuine intimacy produces a different inventory. Hidden laws begin announcing themselves. The Law of Chasing convinces pursuit feels safer than presence. The Law of Controlled Distance preserves connection while preventing exposure. The Law of Silence disguises avoidance as peace. The Law of Confusion transforms emotional unpredictability into familiarity until chaos feels more trustworthy than clarity. None of these laws appear on a marriage license. No university teaches them. Few people consciously choose them. Yet millions faithfully obey them every day. That possibility shifts today's investigation away from compatibility and toward governance. Who governs your consciousness when conflict arrives? Who governs your perception when abandonment feels possible? Who governs your choices when love demands surrender rather than control? Perhaps the greatest deception in intimate life has never been believing another person completed us. Perhaps the deeper deception involved mistaking inherited psychological legislation for free will itself. Within this investigation, alchemy becomes neither mythology nor decoration. It becomes a disciplined metaphor for examining whether consciousness grows lighter or denser under relational pressure. Gold represents increasing freedom from unconscious conditioning. Lead represents continued allegiance to invisible laws written by fear, attachment, survival, and unfinished history. The Relationship Alchemist therefore asks only one question. When love places your consciousness into the fire, which part of you becomes free… and which part refuses to surrender?

The Akashic Records can sound like a far-off mystical vault, but what if the “Akashic Realm” is simply spirit, a living field of universal consciousness you already touch every time intuition hits, creativity flows, or a lesson lands at exactly the right moment? I'm Rainbow Raaja, and I'm opening a new month of teachings with a practical question: how do we access that field with clarity, safety, and real-life usefulness?We start by grounding into the body and then use an oracle card reading to reveal four distinct pathways for receiving Akashic downloads. You might be a Soul Seer who connects through heart-to-heart union, community, touch, and the ability to recognize divinity in other people while still holding strong boundaries. You might be an Alchemist who turns grief, trials, and inner work into wisdom and creative power. You might be a Quantum type who needs stillness, meditation, and mind body spirit alignment to “fold” into a new reality. Or you might be heart-led, where joy, nature, music, gratitude, and doing what you love becomes the cleanest channel of guidance.To help you integrate what comes through, I close with an Akashic sound healing and light code activation, then invite you to keep practicing with me all month as we explore what “New Earth” can look like when we remember life is bigger than the mundane script. If you felt seen by one of the four pathways, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the work.Send us Fan MailSupport the show✨ You're listening to Rainbows Rising — where awareness expands, truth is explored, and new levels of reality begin to unfold. This #1 ranked spiritual education podcast guides you through transformation, energetic mastery, and conscious evolution.This podcast exists to make transformation accessible — offering grounded teachings, energetic awareness, and real-world tools to help you navigate your path and expand your consciousness.If you feel called to go deeper, you're invited into the next layer of the work:

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We're back!!! In this episode of "Master Minds w/ Bro. Shem El", we will hear from The Alchemist and The Teacher, Cheikh Sufi Ba!!!Cheikh Sufi Ba is an initiate of the Muridiyya Sufi Order of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba. He is the first representative of his master, Serigne Saliou Mbacke, here in the West. We will discuss Cheikh Sufi Ba's book "Destruction of the Lower Self" and his upcoming appearances on his latest speaking tour in America.Once again, you will be hearing from yet another influential mastermind. You don't want to miss this show!!!

Would you dare spend nearly a week in absolute, unrelenting darkness—no light, no screens, no contact with the outside world—alone with only your thoughts? Our guest did exactly that. Adam Butler, known as the Alchemist of Tears, Psychedelic Philosopher, and Messenger of Love, emerged from over 100 hours of complete sensory isolation with profound insights that blurred the line between inner revelation and something far greater.Adam Butler is a transformative author, dedicated DMT psychonaut, and passionate advocate for mental health and human potential. Once a high-achieving professional trapped in alcoholism, depression, and despair, he reclaimed his life through deep psychedelic exploration, meditation, and radical self-inquiry. He is the author of Butler's DMT Field Guide, Butler's Psychedelic Integration Field Guide, and The Alchemist of Tears: A Photo Diary of My Psychedelic Trip Across America—works that chronicle his journey from darkness to purpose and offer practical wisdom for others seeking healing, neuroplasticity, and authentic connection.In this episode, Adam shares the raw, unfiltered story of his six-day darkness retreat (resulting in more than 100 consecutive hours of total blackout). A darkness retreat is an ancient yet increasingly modern practice—rooted in Tibetan Buddhist and Bon traditions—in which participants voluntarily isolate themselves in a completely light-proof space. Free from external stimuli, the mind turns inward, often producing vivid inner visuals, heightened awareness, emotional breakthroughs, and states of consciousness strikingly similar to those induced by psychedelics. Meals are delivered without breaking the darkness, and the experience becomes a profound confrontation with the self.We also journey into the mysterious world of psychedelic entities—those intelligent, otherworldly beings so many encounter in DMT and similar states. Are these entities projections of our own subconscious, arising from within? Or do they exist independently in a surrounding realm we cannot normally perceive, waiting to deliver messages, guidance, or mirrors of our deepest truths? Adam draws from his extensive personal encounters and the parallels he observed in pure darkness to explore this enduring question with depth, honesty, and wonder.https://a.co/d/00WBOXovhttps://a.co/d/02u8PiZmGear up and get freaky with official Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our spooky-cool collection features hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more—perfect for showing your love of the paranormal while staying comfy and stylish. Dive into the full range now: https://tee.pub/lic/wX4lEJj3DMIGot a mind-blowing paranormal encounter, cryptid sighting, UFO experience, or any high-strangeness story that still gives you chills? We want to hear it—and we want YOU on the show! Become a guest on Let's Get Freaky and share your true story with our growing freaky community. Drop us a line at: letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com Or slide into our DMs on socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube → @tcletsgetfreakypodcast.

In this episode, Tubby randomly decides to do the 2012 mixtape by Action Bronson & The Alchemist, "Rare Chandeliers".

What happens when you stop trying to become the person the world expects and finally begin choosing who you want to be? In Episode 152 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson welcomes global speaker, bestselling author, disability advocate, activist, and content creator Spencer West for a powerful conversation about disability identity, autonomy, interdependence, and breaking free from expectations. Spencer is the author of Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself, a new book that invites readers to question the expectations shaping their lives and begin choosing a more authentic path. Born with a genetic condition that prevented the muscles in his legs from functioning, Spencer underwent surgeries that resulted in the amputation of both legs just below his pelvis. Growing up, he was repeatedly told that he was “just like everyone else” and that every child wanted to walk. But prosthetic legs were not the best mobility choice for Spencer. By sixth grade, his parents and therapist gave him the opportunity to decide for himself how he wanted to navigate the world. Choosing to stop using prosthetic legs became one of his earliest lessons in bodily autonomy. “The moment I realized I could choose how I wanted to navigate the world, everything started to change.” That decision did not eliminate the pressure to fit in. Spencer shares how he continued confronting internalized ableism, social expectations, and the confusing message that disability should be ignored rather than embraced as part of his identity. The Life Changing Power of Autonomy Spencer and Alycia discuss why disabled children deserve the opportunity to participate in decisions about their own bodies, mobility, healthcare, and lives. Spencer credits his parents with giving him choices instead of assuming they always knew what was best for him. Looking back, he recognizes that this early experience helped him understand that he could make other meaningful choices too. For parents, educators, medical professionals, and leaders, his story offers an important reminder: supporting disabled people does not mean controlling every decision. It means creating space for autonomy, self discovery, and informed choice. Climbing Kilimanjaro and Redefining Help Spencer also shares the story behind climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. He was not motivated by a desire to prove that “anything is possible.” In fact, Spencer openly admits that he does not like camping and had never dreamed of becoming a mountain climber. The climb became part of a larger campaign called Redefine Possible, which raised more than its original $500,000 goal for clean water initiatives in East Africa. Spencer trained for a year alongside two of his closest friends. Although the original plan was to use both his wheelchair and his hands to climb, the terrain required him to navigate much more of the mountain on his hands than expected. Throughout the expedition, Spencer relied on his friends for physical support. But on summit day, both friends became sick from the altitude. Suddenly, the person who assumed he would need the most assistance became the person helping them continue. Spencer could not physically carry his friends, but he could stay beside them, encourage them, and keep moving forward with them. That experience transformed how he viewed strength. “We all need help. We all need to ask for help, and we all need to offer help.” Rather than celebrating the myth of the self made person, Spencer encourages people to embrace interdependence, the understanding that every person depends on support, relationships, community, and collaboration. Moving Beyond Inspiration Porn Spencer and Alycia examine the harmful narratives that often surround disabled people who accomplish highly visible goals. Spencer never wanted his Kilimanjaro climb reduced to a message suggesting that if a disabled person can climb a mountain, everyone should be able to overcome every barrier. That framing ignores systemic ableism, access needs, privilege, support, and the reality that every disabled person has a different body and experience. Spencer shares how disability justice advocate Naomi Ortiz challenged him to reconsider the way he talked about the climb. The true story was not that he overcame disability alone. It was that he reached the summit through community and interdependence. That conversation led Spencer to study disability history, disability justice, and the advocates who have shaped the movement. Today, much of his content reflects what he continues to learn and unlearn in real time. What Does It Mean to Break Free? Spencer's new book, Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself, examines the expectations people absorb from the moment they enter the world. For Spencer, those expectations included: Do not think of yourself as disabled Overcome your disability Use prosthetic legs Follow a traditional career path Marry a woman Measure success through productivity Live according to society's definition of a successful life As a disabled gay man growing up in a conservative Wyoming community, Spencer gradually realized that many of those expectations did not reflect who he was or what he wanted. Breaking free became the process of identifying which expectations belonged to him and which ones had been placed upon him by others. “My value and success are not tied up in what my body can produce.” Spencer explains that breaking free does not always require climbing a mountain or completely changing your career. It can begin with one small decision, such as leaving an unhealthy relationship, exploring a new passion, moving to another city, or making room for something that brings joy. Disability as Identity During a volunteer trip to Kenya, Spencer spoke with students about his disability. A young girl told him she had not realized that the loss of limbs could happen to a white person too. Her observation sparked a major realization. Until that moment, Spencer had viewed disability primarily as something that happened to him. He had not yet embraced it as part of his identity. That experience helped him begin connecting disability with the other layers of who he is, including being queer, a speaker, a creator, and an advocate. Spencer and Alycia reflect on how long it can take to fully embrace disability identity after growing up in environments that treated disability as something negative, shameful, or separate from the self. A Book Designed to Become a Tool Breaking Free is more than a memoir. Spencer designed the book as a practical guide for readers who are questioning the expectations shaping their lives. Each chapter includes exercises, reflection questions, key concepts, and opportunities for readers to begin their own process of change. The book also gives Spencer an opportunity to share parts of his life that he had not discussed publicly before, including the pressure he experienced to hide his queer identity while working within an organization concerned about conservative donors and religious partners. After years of advocacy from Spencer, queer colleagues, and allies, he eventually shared his coming out story publicly on June 26, 2015, the day marriage equality became law across the United States. For Spencer, that moment represented years of persistence, truth telling, and breaking free. Spencer West's North Star Today, Spencer continues speaking, creating digital content, and helping organizations understand the value of hiring disabled talent. His work challenges myths about disabled employees and highlights the unnecessary ableism many disabled people face while trying to find meaningful employment. His current North Star is clear: get Breaking Free into the hands of people who need permission to question expectations, embrace their identities, and begin choosing themselves. In This Episode Why bodily autonomy matters for disabled children and adults Spencer's decision to stop using prosthetic legs Unlearning internalized ableism The deeper story behind climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Why no one is truly self made Interdependence and the courage to ask for help How inspiration porn harms disabled people Learning from disability justice advocates Disability and queer identity Breaking free from society's expectations Separating personal value from productivity Why Spencer wrote Breaking Free Disability inclusion and employment Memorable Quotes from Spencer West “The moment I realized I could choose how I wanted to navigate the world, everything started to change.” “The story was not that I reached the top alone. The story was interdependence.” The Pushing Forward Moment “Maybe our job is not to become anything. Maybe our job is to unbecome all the things that do not belong to us so we can become the person we were meant to be.” Spencer explains that this idea, inspired by a passage associated with Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, became the guiding thesis behind Breaking Free. Connect with Spencer West Visit Spencer2TheWest.com to learn more about Spencer, book him to speak, and find his new book. Follow Spencer on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @spencer2thewest. Book: Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself Available wherever books are sold. Connect with Alycia Anderson Visit AlyciaAnderson.com to learn more about Alycia's keynotes, disability inclusion programs, accessibility resources, and consulting services. Explore more episodes of Pushing Forward with Alycia. Pushing Forward is how we roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailNik Sharma breaks down the startup survival guide for the AI era, revealing how AI agents are changing entrepreneurship, business strategy, brand building, and e-commerce. He explains what founders need to know about startup funding, marketing automation, AI tools, competitive advantage, and the future of work—and how small teams can now compress weeks of execution into hours.This conversation explores why traditional business moats are disappearing, what gives a company a genuine reason to exist, and why distribution, proprietary data, supply-chain advantages, and creator partnerships matter more than ever. Nik also compares agencies with consumer brands, explains why agencies become harder to operate around $200,000–$250,000 per month, and reveals how raising too much capital can trap a startup before it proves product-market fit.You'll learn how to test business ideas efficiently, build an AI-native team, choose stronger business models, and identify overlooked opportunities in niche agencies and Main Street businesses. Subscribe to The Alchemist's Library for more conversations about business, technology, wealth, health, psychology, and self-mastery.#AIBusiness #StartupStrategy #NikSharmaTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – How AI Agents Are Reshaping Startups00:59 – Building a 20-Agent AI Operating System03:22 – How AI Builds Ads and Landing Pages Faster05:14 – Why AI Gives Small Teams More Leverage07:01 – Why Waiting to Learn AI Puts You Behind11:46 – The Future of Marketing Agencies With AI13:19 – How to Test Startup Ideas With AI15:43 – What Makes a Business Moat Defensible21:30 – Agency vs E-Commerce Business Models26:24 – The Best Consumer Brand Business Model27:47 – How Commodity Businesses Lose Pricing Power35:28 – When to Pivot or Kill a Business36:33 – How Much Money You Need to Launch a Brand38:31 – Why Too Much Startup Funding Is Dangerous39:59 – How AI Is Changing Media Buying42:01 – Best AI Tools for Founders and Marketers43:23 – How AI Changes Hiring and Team Size46:43 – How to Source Products From China Safely49:13 – Best AI Business Opportunities for Beginners51:17 – Buying Main Street Businesses With MarketingConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Dungeon Crawler Carl has officially taken over our lives—but does the series genuinely deserve all the hype?We discuss the characters we are terrified to lose, its surprisingly thoughtful commentary on misogyny and oppressive systems, and why rereading a familiar story can become an emotional life raft when everything else feels chaotic.We also talk about The Song of Achilles, The Spellshop, Heaven Official's Blessing, Suffs, Korea's Battle of Fates, trusting your intuition, Reykjavik, Tokyo, and an upcoming magical trip to Scotland.What was the best book you read this month?Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

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I've got two chapters from The Alchemist and the Eagle audiobook for you this week. In Chapter 29, "Hunting Serpents," Ashi discovers her predator power, and in Chapter 30, "Northern Forest," Orobai learns of the ravages of the Jolao in the far north and receives an unexpected message from the mysterious White Eagle on the death bed of an old friend.Announcements: next free webinar on The Foundations of 5-MeO-DMT Integration is on August 19th - register at www.martinball.net/webinar, and spots are filling in my Integration Training course - learn more at www.martinball.net/courses

Her ex checked out for years — missed birthdays, no involvement, let her handle everything alone. Now he's got a new girlfriend, a nicer house, and suddenly wants 50/50 custody. Convenient timing, right?This Patreon-submitted What in the Woo-Woo hits different. A mom who's been solo-parenting for years asks Emily and KristaLyn: is it wrong to hex the man who abandoned his kids for a decade, now that he wants credit for showing up?Plus: a 16-year-old gets dumped mid-coffee-date over her star sign, and we are NOT letting this one go without some astrology myth-busting.Got your own What in the Woo-Woo? Submit it on either of our Patreons — we read every single one.Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

Send us Fan MailThe New York Post called Shamus Madan a “Gen Z digital mogul,” but his story began with $13.90, a failing agency, and a decision to leave college. In this episode, Shamus breaks down New York City entrepreneurship, LinkedIn marketing, personal branding, agency growth, client acquisition, viral content strategy, and how AI is reshaping the creator economy.Shamus explains how moving to New York changed his network, standards, and opportunities; how one LinkedIn post generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in closed business; and why inbound attention can outperform cold outreach. He also shares a practical LinkedIn growth strategy, including daily posting, proven hooks, audience building, and the content formats that drive qualified leads.The conversation goes deeper into why agencies can be an effective first business, why chasing trendy offers is usually a mistake, and why exceptional writers and marketers may become more valuable as average work is automated. Subscribe to The Alchemist's Library for more conversations on entrepreneurship, culture, self-mastery, and unconventional careers—and comment with the biggest lesson you took from Shamus.#LinkedInMarketing #GenZEntrepreneur #PersonalBrandingTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – How Shamus Became a Gen Z Digital Mogul 00:44 – From $13.90 to a Successful Agency 02:02 – Why Shamus Intentionally Failed College 03:33 – Cold DMs That Built a $12K Monthly Business 04:24 – Why Moving to New York Changed Everything 07:37 – The Power of an Entrepreneur Network 12:04 – How to Get Agency Clients Through LinkedIn 13:25 – The LinkedIn Post That Generated Six Figures 16:48 – Inbound Marketing vs. Cold Outreach 18:56 – The Three-Part Formula for Viral Content 21:57 – LinkedIn vs. TikTok for Getting Clients 24:45 – How to Grow on LinkedIn in 30 Days 27:55 – Why Every Professional Should Post Online 30:38 – Why Agencies Are a Great First Business 33:00 – Stop Chasing Trendy Agency Offers 35:46 – How AI Will Change Writing and Marketing 38:23 – Why Unique Data Is an AI Business Moat 40:43 – How to Start a Podcast Content AgencyConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

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At the most sacred site on Earth to her, Emily got a download that isn't written in any history book — about who the Oracle of Delphi really was, and why.Part 2 of our Greece recap picks up in Athens with Malcolm's very last tour before he steps back for good, walks the Acropolis and the fight over the Parthenon Marbles, and ends on the two-hour bus ride to Delphi — where two guides who've never met told almost the same story about lights no one can explain, and where Emily received something she's still unpacking.Part 3 (Santorini) is coming soon — subscribe so you don't miss it.Got thoughts on what Emily channeled at Delphi? Tell us in the comments — we read every one.00:00 Delphi, Strange Lights, and a Message From Apollo00:50 Welcome to The Alchemist's Inkwell01:01 Returning to Greece for Malcolm's Final Tour03:30 Exploring Athens' Ancient Agora07:10 Malcolm, the Plaka, and Ancient Greek Gossip10:54 How Strangers Become Family on These Retreats13:35 Entering the Acropolis and the Parthenon17:05 The Acropolis Museum and Its Diorama-Obsessed Guide18:53 What the British Museum Took From Greece22:52 Traveling Through Mythology on the Road to Delphi24:57 Emily's 15-Year Connection to Apollo27:39 Arriving at the Sacred Site of Delphi29:43 Two Greek Guides Report the Same Strange Lights31:10 The Wind Answers Their Request31:51 The Treasuries and the Unsettling Christian Cross34:05 Why Ancient Greeks Prescribed Stories as Medicine35:59 Apollo, Dionysus, and Delphi's Seasonal Rituals37:10 A Channeled Revelation About the Oracles40:22 Final Thoughts and What Comes NextJoin our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

We'll explore the profound psychological affinity between C.G. Jung and Friedrich Nietzsche and position their work as a bridge between philosophy and depth psychology. For this task, I'm joined by Dr. Paul Bishop to discuss his new work, Jung and the Epic of Transformation Volume 3: Nietzsche's “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” and the Challenge of Transformation. He'll analyze the symbolic highlights of Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra, from the “death of God” to the perilous walk of the “rope-dancer,” and their impact on Jung's theories of the collective unconscious. You'll discover how ancient mystery cults and alchemical metaphors of the “green lion” and the “philosopher's stone” serve as archetypal blueprints for modern spiritual renewal. By revealing the “secret” kinship between these two sons of clergymen, we'll provide a visionary guide to navigating the depths of the human soul in a secular age. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4vqpkkn More on Paul: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mlc/staff/paulbishop/ Intro concept, visual direction, and AI-assisted creative development in collaboration with Arturo Pérez E. youtube.com/@333amTV 333am.tv Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Merch store: https://aeonbyte.creator-spring.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do you do when a lender sends you a legal notice, demands more renovation money, and your deal is on the edge? Vinney "Smile" Chopra did something most investors never think of — he got GRATEFUL.

Send us Fan MailWhat no one tells you about making money online is that online business, entrepreneurship, AI business, digital marketing, SaaS, venture capital, bootstrapping, Gen Z careers, and personal branding are often sold through the same manufactured FOMO. In this conversation, Riley Lamont explains why distribution matters more than product, why most people should not become entrepreneurs, and how online gurus can quietly shape your definition of success.Riley breaks down the difference between building a real company and chasing short-term internet income, the hidden cost of venture funding, and why some $400,000 employees live better than founders. He also explains how AI creates leverage, why businesses fail to integrate AI correctly, and how better data, prompting, and systems turn artificial intelligence into a genuine operating advantage.The episode closes with a live breakdown of Labify Health's offer, including competitive positioning, blood testing, recurring revenue, supplements, coaching, and customer lifetime value.Subscribe to The Alchemist's Library for more conversations on business, technology, psychology, wealth, and self-mastery—and comment with the biggest belief this episode challenged.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Building Darwin: A New Online Business Model05:00 – Why Distribution Beats Product Quality12:28 – How Online Talent Can Scale Real Businesses15:44 – Escaping the Online Business Echo Chamber21:56 – Venture Capital vs Bootstrapped Companies33:58 – Why Most People Shouldn't Be Entrepreneurs39:17 – How Online Funnels Shape Your Ambition45:40 – How AI Is Changing Gen Z Careers56:33 – Why Gen Z Distrusts Traditional Experts1:19:48 – Why AI FOMO Is Manufactured1:23:08 – How to Integrate AI Into a Business1:39:29 – Where AI Creates Real Business Value1:42:13 – How to Give AI Better Data and Context1:49:18 – Live Business Teardown: Labify Health1:59:13 – How to Position a Competitive Health Offer2:04:31 – Turning Lab Tests Into a Stronger OfferConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Ish is back from vacation and Joe has a bet with Marc that he won't mess with Ish in the first hour. This leads into shocking news about Kino's behavior at the DJ Premier and Alchemist show (39:47) and a breakdown of the latest in new music, including Future, The-Dream, Ne-Yo, and more (48:58). Later, Joe tries to convince Mona to be her stylist (1:07:27), the pilot who was fired after getting caught receiving fellatio from his co-pilot while in the air (1:27:48), and rumors that Stefon Diggs messes with dudes (1:38:47). The crew also discusses Stacey Dash's political views (1:47:52), the latest in television (2:01:10), updates in the Nolan Wells investigation (2:23:34), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

Joe and Tom sit down to talk about the next 4 episodes of FMAB. It includes a heartbreaking funeral scene, a hypothetical Slovenian basketball player, getting abandoned on an island for a month, and the intricacies of dog medicine. If you want to hear the whole episode, it's available on Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys/posts/lions-led-by-29-163262842 BUY JOE'S BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSG5CNXX AND IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BUY IT ON AMAZON, BUY IT STRAIGHT FROM US! https://lagunairepress.com/ CHECK OUT NATE'S BAND'S ALBUM! https://secondhomesband.com/

Today is The Stacks Book Club Day, and we're joined by bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi (Pool House) to discuss our June pick, The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. This allegorical novel follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy whose quest from Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of buried treasure transforms into a life-changing journey of self-discovery. We discuss the book's legacy, how it relates to the cultural phenomena of “girl boss” and “the manosphere,” and which parts we loved and hated.There are spoilers in this episode.Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to find out our July book club pick!You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/2026/6/24/ep-430-the-alchemistConnect with Mary: Instagram | Threads | Substack | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.