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Send us your feedback — we're listeningMatthew 11:28 — Jesus, Quiet My Mind This Morning and Lift the Weight I Carry Into the Day Ahead Recorded Live from London, England — with Reverend Ben Cooper Matthew 11:28 (NIV) — “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Mateus 11:28 — “Venham a Mim, todos os que estão cansados e sobrecarregados, e Eu lhes darei descanso.” Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.” Isaías 26:3 — “Tu guardarás em perfeita paz aquele cuja mente está firme em Ti.” descanso profundo • calma mental • paz que governa — deep rest, mental calm, ruling peace descanso profundo • calma mental • paz que governa — deep rest, calm mind, governing peace As the morning settles across London and across every home listening worldwide, Jesus speaks the most tender words a weary heart can hear: “Come to Me.” This is not a command to perform but an invitation to release. Morning voices often rush in — responsibility, pressure, fear, the noise of yesterday reaching into today — but in this hour, the voice of Jesus is stronger, calmer, nearer. Lord, You know the burdens carried into this day — the worries that rise early, the expectations that feel heavy, the tasks waiting ahead. You call us not to hide the weight but to bring it to You. You promise rest — descanso profundo — where anxiety loses its grip and peace begins to lead the mind. Align our thoughts with Your truth. Hold our thinking steady when it tries to scatter. Let Isaiah 26:3 become real inside us: a perfect peace that governs the inner world even when the outer world feels demanding. Quiet the storms within. Slow the racing thoughts. Heal the tired places. Speak peace over responsibilities, relationships, work, and unseen struggles. Jesus, I come to You now — Eu venho a Ti, Jesus. Entrego este peso. Peço Tua paz perfeita. (Jesus, I come to You. I lay down this weight. I ask for Your perfect peace.) Let this morning become a refuge. Let Your rest settle on the heart. Let Your peace take the lead. And let the weight carried into this day be lifted by the One who never grows weary. Matthew 11:28 prayer, oração descanso manhã, morning devotional peace, Isaiah 26:3 mind peace, Brazilian Portuguese devotional, Reverend Ben Cooper London, dailyprayer.uk manhã calma, oração entregar peso, perfect peace scripture, oração descanso profundo Matthew 11:28 devotional • perfect peace prayer • oração descanso profundo • Isaiah 26 confiança • Brazilian Portuguese morning prayer • entrega e descanso • London England prayer broadcast • dailyprayer.ukSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee
Many leaders today are experiencing "Quiet Cracking," a state of Burnout 2.0 where we are expected to remain high-functioning while navigating empathy fatigue and physical exhaustion. The expectation is to "power through," but this move erodes our creative vision and ability to connect with others. If you feel this internal crumbling, know that you aren't failing; you are simply reacting to a culture where logic alone cannot solve our most polarizing global challenges. To help you find your way back, I am sharing a 7-minute somatic centering practice. Why We Center Centering is a practice that helps us stay present, connected, and open - even in the face of suffering. By returning to this physical place in our bodies, we: Counteract "Quiet Cracking". Move from automatically "powering through" to finding a grounding presence to be with what is emerging. Prioritize Human Sustainability. Align your body's biology with your actual capacity for leadership to find a pace that can sustain your available energy rather than deplete it. Reclaim the Present. Stop "leapfrogging" over your life by reconnecting with your tissues to land in the present moment, all that there is. Cultivate Resilience. Create a body-based home to return to when you are stirred or activated, so you respond rather than react to this moment. Practice Highlights In this guided session, you will: Expand Your Awareness. Soften your gaze to move out of the "tunnel vision" of crisis and toward imagining new possibilities. Connect to Purpose. Focus on your breath and your body as you answer: What matters most to me right now? to name the future you desire. Embody Dignity. Feel the length of your body as a reminder that your worth is not tied to your productivity, but simply to the fact that you exist as you are. Show Notes & Resources
Brad and Steve introduce another breakout session from Align 2025, featuring Logan Miller and Tayana Bradley on social media marketing for First Priority. In this conversation, Logan and Tayana share practical ways Chapters can use social media to tell the story of what God is doing on campuses. From simple posting rhythms to empowering students to share what's happening at their clubs, the session focuses on keeping the mission visible and helping more students hear about First Priority. You'll hear: • How Chapters can consistently share club stories online • Simple systems that help directors and students post regularly • Why social media matters for growing awareness and celebrating what God is doing in schools • Real examples from the Kansas City chapter and national content efforts If you want practical ideas for sharing the First Priority story and reaching students where they already spend time online, this breakout session is worth the listen.
In episode 187, Part 111 of The Story of Creation, we dive into the origins of humanity, consciousness, and existence through the lens of Universal Beings and sovereign intelligence — the source of all creation. Discover the hidden truths about human potential and your role in the universe. This is not abstract philosophy — it is your direct connection to the energy and frequency that created existence itself. Through this conversation, you'll learn: • How your curiosity and questions feed consciousness and expand reality. • Why recognizing yourself as a soul with unique energy shifts your life, beyond trauma, fear, or societal expectations. • How your instincts and interests are not random — they are the heartbeat of the universe, guiding you toward your potential. • The truth about human embodiment as a reflection of universal intelligence and infinite energy. • How letting go of limiting human models and societal rules opens the door to aligned, conscious living. This episode will help you: • Awaken to your role in existence. • Recognize and honor your unique perspective and frequency. • Align with universal intelligence to manifest potential and purpose. • Step fully into your sovereign, creative, authentic self. You were designed for more than just living life by the rules — it's time to explore your true potential. Listen, awaken, and begin embodying your infinite energy today. 0:00 – Exploring Consciousness, Creation & Human Origins 1:05 – Curiosity as the Heartbeat of Humanity 2:53 – Celebrating What Doesn't Fit Society 4:15 – Recognizing Yourself as a Soul 6:43 – Universal Love, Respect & Your Role 8:53 – Questions Expand Consciousness 10:38 – Living Beyond Limits & Time 11:39 – Participation in the Cycle of Creation 15:31 – Destiny as an Unfolding Experience 19:08 – Humans as Embodiment of Infinite Intelligence 22:56 – Your Vital Life Force & Power 28:01 – Discovering Purpose in Every Question 34:36 – Aligning Frequency & Vibration with the Universe 37:46 – Excavating Your Mind to Reveal More 38:49 – Recognizing Existence, Letting Go of Fear #HumanOrigins #ConsciousLiving #ExistenceAwakening Watch The Story of Creation from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtY9aRgn79cba9wSRRx-vkT1crKnyBotq
Ever wake up tired even when you slept enough? Brett Aldrich shares how Ayurveda and circadian-aligned living, like morning sunlight, seasonal eating, & simple self-massage… restore steady energy, digestion, & long-term resilience Meet our guest Brett Aldrich is an Ayurvedic Counselor, Breathwork Practitioner & founder of Seed the Spirit in Portland, Maine, blending decades of service with holistic training. Her work spans supporting trauma survivors & children with developmental needs to guiding clients through Ayurveda, breathwork & yoga. A graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda & affiliated with the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, she helps people cultivate lasting physical, emotional & spiritual balance through simple, sustainable practices. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker's Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a database of of all the current best biohacking deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Latest Summits, Conferences, Masterclasses, and Health Optimization Events: join me at the top events around the world FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course: gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus Key takeaways Even one daily Ayurvedic practice creates meaningful impact… consistency beats perfection when building habits Align daily routines with sunrise, sunset, & meal timing to optimize energy, mood, & long-term health Ayurveda treats each constitution as unique, adapt nutrition & routines to your lifestyle instead of following one-size-fits-all protocols Strong digestion drives energy, immunity, & mood. Use spices, cooked foods, & mindful eating to strengthen gut function Support hydration internally & externally with moist cooked foods & healthy oils for organs & skin Daily sun exposure at sunrise & sunset strengthens circadian rhythm, mood, & foundational health markers Eating seasonal, local produce prevents excess & deficiency across food groups Progress over perfection wins. Guilt-free experimentation & gradual change outperform rigid rules Stable daily rituals regulate the nervous system & build resilience through predictability During busy seasons, stack supportive practices like tea or herbs instead of focusing on restriction. Flood the system with good Episode highlights 0:00 Introduction 03:41: Anchor your day with ayurvedic daily rhythms 11:03: Strengthen digestion as the foundation of health 18:31: Personalize practices to your constitution 32:13: Align with circadian & seasonal cycles 37:00: Adapt ayurveda for modern high performers 59:11: Cultivate self-compassion for sustainable change Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VUgJoaGwSiA Full episode show notes: outliyr.com/252 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter (X) YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick
Garrett Wood, NBC-HWC, is a clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy. He works with executives, founders, and entrepreneurs who want sustainable high performance without trading health or relationships. Over 18 years, he developed the A³ Framework—Assess, Accommodate, Align—which maps capacity across seven drivers of performance: sensory intelligence, bio-budgets, emotional regulation, core beliefs, attachment patterns, values, and executive functioning strengths. He applies outcome-based coaching, somatic regulation, and clinical hypnotherapy to end the boom-and-bust cycle of burnout, because sustainable success is built through your well-being, not at its expense.Connect with Garrett:Website: https://www.gnosistherapy.com/Take Garrett's Personalized Burnout AssessmentFacebook | Instagram | LinkedInBecome a member of The Soul Horizon community (or give a one-time donation) to support the podcast. Thank you for your generous support—it breathes life into The Soul Horizon.
Kepemimpinan inovatif di era modern menuntut pergeseran paradigma dari kontrol instruksional menuju penciptaan ekosistem yang berorientasi pada dampak. Landasan utama dari transformasi ini adalah kemampuan pemimpin untuk memberikan inspirasi (Inspire) dengan menjawab pertanyaan mendasar mengenai alasan di balik setiap pekerjaan. Seorang pemimpin harus berperan sebagai narator ulung yang mampu mengubah visi perusahaan dari sekadar slogan menjadi sebuah misi yang hidup dan bermakna bagi setiap anggota tim. Dengan menanamkan makna yang lebih dalam pada tugas harian, pemimpin membangkitkan motivasi intrinsik yang mendorong tim untuk berani bereksperimen dan melampaui batas kemampuan standar mereka demi mencapai tujuan kolektif yang lebih besar. Setelah inspirasi terbangun, tantangan berikutnya adalah memastikan bahwa seluruh energi kreatif tim tersalurkan ke arah yang tepat melalui penyelarasan strategi (Align). Keselarasan bukan berarti penghilangan perbedaan pendapat, melainkan terciptanya pemahaman bersama mengenai prioritas utama yang harus dicapai organisasi. Pemimpin yang efektif harus berani melakukan seleksi ketat terhadap inisiatif yang ada, atau yang dikenal dengan istilah "kejamnya prioritas," untuk memastikan sumber daya tidak terpecah pada proyek-proyek yang tidak berdampak signifikan. Melalui komunikasi yang transparan dan dua arah, hambatan di tingkat eksekusi dapat diidentifikasi lebih cepat, sehingga keselarasan antara visi strategis dan operasional lapangan tetap terjaga dengan solid. Tahap terakhir dalam siklus ini adalah memperkuat (Amplify) potensi tim agar mampu menghasilkan dampak yang luas dan berkelanjutan melalui pemberdayaan dan efisiensi. Pada tahap ini, pemimpin bertransformasi menjadi pelatih yang memupuk otonomi melalui pendekatan bimbingan yang konstruktif, sekaligus menciptakan budaya keamanan psikologis di mana kegagalan dipandang sebagai data berharga untuk belajar. Dengan mengandalkan unit-unit kecil yang gesit dan berfokus pada hasil nyata (outcome) daripada sekadar kuantitas produksi (output), organisasi dapat bergerak lebih cepat dalam merespons perubahan pasar. Sinergi antara inspirasi yang kuat, penyelarasan yang tajam, dan penguatan melalui pemberdayaan inilah yang pada akhirnya akan mencetak tim inovatif yang tangguh dan mampu memberikan dampak nyata bagi dunia.
Anita Moorjani shouldn't be alive today. On 2006, doctors told her family she had only hours left to live. Her body was riddled with end-stage cancer. She slipped into a coma and was left for dead. But Anita woke up. During the 30 hours her body was shutting down, she experienced a profound near-death experience that revealed a truth she says changed everything. What followed was a miraculous recovery that challenged everything she once believed about illness, healing, and what it means to truly live. In this episode of the Align Podcast, Anita Moorjani shares her near-death experience and the profound lessons that transformed her life. She explains how fear suppresses the immune system, how repressed emotions can manifest as disease, and why “dying before you die” is the only thing that can give you true freedom. EPISODE #584 IS SPONSORED BY: Go to https://huel.com/align15 and get 15% off Go to Timeline.com/ALIGN and get up to 39% off your order of Mitopure Gummies ========== OUR GUEST ========== It wasn't long before fear began to manifest itself in my physical form. At age 42, I found a lump in my shoulder and was diagnosed with cancer of the lymphatic system, better known as lymphoma. After suffering for four years with cancer and then having a near-death experience (NDE), one of the biggest lessons I learned was that if I had known how to love myself, I probably never would have gotten sick. I discovered that it's everything that is NOT you—the beliefs that have kept you in bondage, and the fear (conscious or not) that dictated your choices, especially the fear of death—that keeps you from living a full-on, authentic, soulful life. It's about returning to your true essence so that you can see how powerful and magnificent you are. It's about chipping away at what is not you. It's about undoing, not doing. I learned that my only purpose in life is to be a full expression of myself. To love myself to the core of my being. And to share my heart and soul with the world without fear. But you don't have to die to come to these realizations. That's why I share my message—to guide others to access this transformational wisdom. =============== ANITA MOORJANI ===============
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Getting a product into Walmart isn't just a “great product” problem. It's a buyer problem, a packaging problem, and an inventory cash-flow problem.In this episode of Founder Talk, Alex Sheridan sits down with Joe Barron, founder of Gray Matters Games—a family-owned business that designs and publishes family and adult party games sold in thousands of stores worldwide. Joe shares what it really takes to go from a single idea to national retail shelves, including how his team has scaled into major retailers, what they learned the hard way, and why retail is “pressure right out of the gate.”It's a grounded conversation about entrepreneurship, scaling a business, and making better founder decisions when the stakes are real.Q&A-Style Takeaways00:00:00 Introduction00:06:08 How should founders set expectations with friends-and-family investors?A: Align on the real payoff timeline upfront (often at a sale), keep communication tight, and avoid structures that force early cash payouts in a capital-hungry business.00:09:23 What does board game manufacturing look like—and what is MOQ?A: Manufacturing is spec-driven down to materials and colour. MOQ (minimum order quantity) often starts around 1,500–3,000 units, so founders must plan demand, cash, and storage early.00:11:01 What gross margin target makes a physical product business viable?A: Joe targets strong gross margins and uses a simple pricing rule of thumb: MSRP should be roughly 5x cost of goods to leave room for retail and distribution economics.00:14:47 How do you describe a product in 10 seconds so it actually sells?A: Lead with the features and benefits people instantly “get,” not the detailed mechanics. If it can't be explained fast, customers and retailers tune out.00:18:11 How do founders actually get in front of Walmart or Target buyers?A: Find the category buyer through trade shows and relationships, then build a distribution path that helps you show up prepared—because access alone doesn't win the shelf.00:26:40 Is influencer marketing worth it for consumer products—and what's the right approach?A: Yes, when it's relationship-based and volume-based. Launch with a wide creator set, let creators create, then turn proven organic winners into paid ads.00:41:33 What can go wrong with a big retail launch—and how do founders avoid cash trouble?A: Early retail mistakes (packaging, pricing, forecasting) can trigger over-ordering and cash stress. If the first product underperforms, buyers may not want the next one.Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation and the real-world founder lessons behind getting a product onto major retail shelves.
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with "America's factory whisperer," Didi Caldwell, President & CEO of Global Location Strategies, for a candid and strategic conversation about the realities of site selection in today's turbulent environment. Site Selectors Guild With more than two decades guiding large manufacturing and heavy industrial projects, Didi shares insider insight into how companies actually make location decisions — and where communities often fall short. From compressed project timelines to the reshoring debate, from data centers reshaping energy markets to the growing importance of investment-ready sites, this episode is a masterclass in modern economic development strategy. If your community wants to compete — and win — this conversation is essential listening. What You'll Learn The New Reality of Site Selection The world of site selection is more volatile than ever. "Slow is fast — and fast is fraught with mistakes." Companies often fail by not aligning internal stakeholders before launching a search. Falling in love with a location before the data supports it can derail projects. Didi emphasizes a critical principle: "We evaluate proof, not potential." Incentives: Myths vs. Reality Incentives can enhance a strong location — but they cannot fix fatal flaws. Communities have a responsibility to evaluate ROI. The best incentive? A truly investment-ready site. Discipline in underwriting incentives protects long-term community prosperity. "Communities have a responsibility too." Data Centers & the Energy Disruption Data centers are fundamentally reshaping: Energy markets Power pricing Infrastructure planning Community land use As Didi notes: "The power price just went up too high." Communities must proactively manage land planning and infrastructure capacity to avoid crowding out other investment opportunities. U.S Reshoring: Reality or Rhetoric? Reshoring isn't a full return of manufacturing — it's a rebalancing. The U.S. holds competitive advantages in energy costs for capital-intensive industries. High interest rates and tariffs complicate investment decisions. Smaller projects are often easier to site than megaprojects. The key? Understanding where your community truly competes. The Evolution of Virtual Site Visits Virtual tours are now a legitimate step in site selection. Communities must have accurate, organized, and accessible data. Speed matters — but speed without preparation increases risk. "You need to have the right information." Preparing Communities for Investment Successful communities: Know their strengths and weaknesses. Maintain updated site data and infrastructure assessments. Align utilities, workforce, and leadership. Act as problem solvers — not just marketers. "We have to demonstrate we can deliver." Key Takeaways for Economic Developers Investment readiness beats incentive generosity. Discipline beats optimism every time. Long-term thinking outperforms short-term wins. Preparation reduces risk. Speed without diligence leads to costly mistakes. Communities must prove viability — not just promise it. About Didi Didi Caldwell is President and CEO of Global Location Strategies, a world leader in site selection and incentive negotiation services and a two-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies list. She is a member — and former chairperson — of the prestigious Site Selectors Guild and currently serves as Chair of the REDI Sites initiative. Didi holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from Clemson University and an international MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business. With expertise in large-scale manufacturing and heavy industrial projects, she has guided some of the world's most complex location decisions.
Tiny Trance Time Sleep Hypnosis with Professional Hypnotist Kimberly Ann O'Connor
Struggling to find deep, rejuvenating sleep? This sleep hypnosis session will help you release tension, revitalize your health and wake strong and renewed. Perfect for anyone dealing with financial stress, anxiety or troubles sleeping. As you drift into deep sleep tonight, I'll guide you through gentle hypnotic suggestions to help your unconscious mind process and improve your overall well-being and abundance. You'll experience deep hypnotic relaxation while your unconscious mind does the healing work naturally. This session is ideal for: ✨ Anyone struggling to fall asleep ✨ People carrying stress or worry about money ✨ Those who want to wake up feeling healthy and strong
In this highlights episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper chat with Riya Grover about how AI is transforming order-to-cash workflows. Riya shares insights into billing automation, revenue operations, and the evolving role of finance teams. She also discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of Sequence, the first agentic AR platform, which is revolutionizing B2B pricing and contracts.Riya Grover is the Co-founder and CEO of Sequence, an AI platform automating accounts receivable for B2B companies. Backed by a16z with $40M raised, Sequence streamlines quoting, billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition. Before Sequence, Riya founded Feedr, a venture-backed company acquired by Compass Group in 2020. She holds an MBA from Harvard and a BA from Oxford University.In this episode, you will discover:The role of AI in automating order-to-cash workflowsHow Sequence helps B2B companies with custom pricing and revenue operationsInsights into building and scaling a venture-backed companyWhy talent density is key to scaling businessesRiya explains how complex contracts, usage-based pricing, and custom deal structures create massive billing challenges for growing companies. Sequence solves this by combining deterministic billing foundations with AI-powered workflow agents.Follow Riya:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riya-grover-a22a4822/Website: https://www.sequencehq.com/Sequence Series A Fundraising: AnnouncementFollow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.In Today's Episode:[00:26] – Riya's background[04:05] – Challenges of a Two-Sided Marketplace[05:57] – Building Sequence: AI for AR[10:00] – Human Oversight vs. AI Automation[12:52] – Revolutionizing Billing & Invoicing[14:18] – Defining Workflow Rules for AI[19:23] – Final Thoughts
The Parallel Reality Engineering Framework Shaun walks through the practical steps he uses when intentionally designing future outcomes. 1. Run the Simulation Imagine a future reality in detail: A new home A promotion A relocation A different financial lifestyle Go beyond the surface and imagine the full experience: Daily routines Responsibilities Trade-offs Emotional impact Ask yourself: Does this future actually light me up? 2. Write It Down Writing forces clarity. Turn imagination into strategy by identifying: What it looks like What it costs What it requires Who you must become This is where the metaphysical meets the physical. 3. Share the Vision When appropriate, bring others into the process. Whether it's a spouse, partner, or family member, shared futures accelerate progress because multiple people begin adapting to the same possibility. Ask yourself: Is this a shared future or just my ego future? 4. Build the Physical Plan Manifestation must eventually meet structure. Create a real-world framework: Budgets Time commitments Travel expectations Lifestyle adjustments When the logistics make sense, the vision becomes real. 5. Accept the Energy Cost Living in multiple potential futures can be exhausting. That's normal. You are expanding your nervous system and preparing for: New responsibilities New identity levels New financial realities Most people quit here because they want instant manifestation. 6. Use Technology as a Tool Modern tools like AI can assist with: Planning scenarios Budget simulations Career mapping Timeline possibilities But technology cannot replace the emotional signal that tells you whether a future truly aligns with you. 7. Release the Timeline The final step is critical. Feel it. Plan it. Align with it. Act toward it. Then detach from when it will happen. Ironically, when you stop forcing the timeline, progress often happens faster. The Warning: Passive Manifesting If you do not intentionally design your future, your subconscious will run the program for you. Often that means replaying: Old fears Scarcity thinking Past limitations People who consistently stack wins often do so because they have trained themselves to focus on possibility, growth, and positive expectation. Final Thought Manifesting should be fun. But it should also require effort. You are not wishing for the future. You are: rehearsing it aligning with it engineering it And when you consistently step into the emotional and physical reality of your next chapter, your future begins organizing itself around you. Connect with Shaun Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-finance-and-soul/id1680587418 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunenders/ Host: Shaun Enders Follow for more conversations at the intersection of business, personal growth, and intentional living. www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com
Today, I'm handing over the host chair and letting you in on a different conversation, where I'm the one answering the questions! In this episode, which I'm re-airing after we recorded it for her show, Molly Asplin interviews me about the story behind Brilliant Balance, my leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and why our personal definitions of success matter more than any universal standard. We talk about the seasons of our lives, the messy reality behind the highlight reels, and how giving ourselves permission to embrace the "now" can change everything. If you've ever wrestled with burnout, perfectionism, or the belief that you just can't press pause, I promise you'll feel seen here. Grab your coffee, settle in, and join us for a fresh perspective on designing a brilliant, balanced life, your way. Show Highlights: How I left P&G with financial runways to launch a business. [03:43] Align your pace with life's growth and recovery seasons. [10:56] Are you living by outdated standards of success? [18:16] How to name your season and reset your rhythm. [20:23] The power of intentional calendar curation. [24:12] Energy management essentials for health and resilience. [27:44] What's procrastination perfectionism? [32:05] Separating social narratives from yourself as a woman. [34:56] The pendulum shift to recovery from career overdrive. [41:08] Permission for tired women to sleep and get support. [42:41] Check out my Momentum Playbook and other helpful tools. [45:51] To find Molly Asplin's podcast The Modern High Performer, visit https://mollyasplin.com/modern-high-performer-podcast/. Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki
Today, I'm handing over the host chair and letting you in on a different conversation, where I'm the one answering the questions! In this episode, which I'm re-airing after we recorded it for her show, Molly Asplin interviews me about the story behind Brilliant Balance, my leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and why our personal definitions of success matter more than any universal standard. We talk about the seasons of our lives, the messy reality behind the highlight reels, and how giving ourselves permission to embrace the "now" can change everything. If you've ever wrestled with burnout, perfectionism, or the belief that you just can't press pause, I promise you'll feel seen here. Grab your coffee, settle in, and join us for a fresh perspective on designing a brilliant, balanced life, your way. Show Highlights: How I left P&G with financial runways to launch a business. [03:43] Align your pace with life's growth and recovery seasons. [10:56] Are you living by outdated standards of success? [18:16] How to name your season and reset your rhythm. [20:23] The power of intentional calendar curation. [24:12] Energy management essentials for health and resilience. [27:44] What's procrastination perfectionism? [32:05] Separating social narratives from yourself as a woman. [34:56] The pendulum shift to recovery from career overdrive. [41:08] Permission for tired women to sleep and get support. [42:41] Check out my Momentum Playbook and other helpful tools. [45:51] To find Molly Asplin's podcast The Modern High Performer, visit https://mollyasplin.com/modern-high-performer-podcast/. Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki
How the Customer Journey Evolves with AI Integration Shep interviews Megan Glasow, Vice President of Salesforce at Perficient. She talks about how companies can use AI to enhance the customer experience by blending technology with human touch, updating outdated processes, and measuring value. This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: What role does AI play in transforming modern customer service processes? How can companies effectively balance automation and human interaction? What are the risks of automating outdated or inefficient business processes? Why is a proactive approach important in delivering excellent customer experiences? How can organizations measure the value of new customer experience technologies? Top Takeaways: Don't automate what Glasow calls “crap processes.” Before layering in AI and other digital tools, organizations must simplify and improve their existing processes. If a workflow is confusing or inefficient to handle manually, automating it will only spread the frustration to employees and customers more quickly. Transformation is not just about buying new technology. It means sitting down with your customers to understand where they are and where they want to be. It is partnering with your customers to create the vision, the process, and the outcomes together. Frontline employees are frequently blamed for poor service. But the real issue is often the outdated infrastructure and processes behind them. In adopting an AI-first strategy, look across the organization and identify where intelligence, automation, and augmentation can improve efficiency, and customer interactions. Successful companies are not replacing people with AI. They are combining smart, AI-powered systems with capable, empathetic employees. Customers will choose the simplest path every time, whether that's self-service or talking with a real person. If you make it easy for your customers, they will keep coming back. Use AI as a tool to become more proactive, not just more efficient. Use it to anticipate what customers might need next, so you're ready with solutions before they even ask. This allows human agents to focus on moments that require empathy, creativity, and understanding. Align your team, from the leadership to the frontlines, around a clear vision for the customer experience you want to deliver. Decide on the experiences you want to create, then mobilize your people and AI to make that a reality. Plus, Shep and Megan discuss why organizations need to be "customer zero" for new platforms they want to implement for their customers. Tune in! Quotes: "When designing your customer journey, consider what should be handled by AI, what should be handled by humans, and how they should work together to enable your employees to provide a more empathetic customer experience." About: Megan Glasow is the Vice President of Salesforce at Perficient. With deep experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, she helps organizations drive AI-first transformation initiatives. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As companies grow, executive escalations are happening more often, and they're costly. These high-stakes customer complaints reveal broken systems, misaligned teams, and gaps in trust. When ignored, they steal time from your top people, hurt loyalty, and can damage your brand. Stacy Sherman shares her expert perspective on executive escalations through a Doing CX Right® lens. In this episode of Doing CX Right®, Stacy talks with Pablo Payet, Customer Experience and Success Specialist at Granicus, about how to prevent escalations before they start and turn them into opportunities to improve your business. You'll learn how to: Detect patterns and warning signs before escalations escalate Build repeatable processes and escalation playbooks that drive consistency and ownership Design intentional customer journeys that anticipate issues and close feedback loops Align teams across departments to resolve root causes, not just symptoms Listen now to discover practical ways to prevent executive escalations and transform customer pain into trust, loyalty, and long-term growth. Learn more at DoingCXRight.com and subscribe to the newsletter for more actionable strategies. Book time with Stacy here.
In this powerful livestream, Kara explores the intense global energy surrounding the March 3 total lunar eclipse and the 3:3 portal, and what it means for our collective consciousness. We are living through extraordinary times. From escalating conflict in the Middle East to widespread cultural and financial instability, many are feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or energetically destabilized. Kara shares reflections on eclipse season, prophetic cycles referenced across indigenous traditions and the Book of Revelation, and the deeper spiritual meaning behind systems appearing to crumble. Rather than remaining in consumer mode or getting lost in chaotic narratives, this episode invites you into conscious creatorship. You'll learn how to: • Understand eclipse energy and collective amplification • Recognize distraction cycles during times of systemic exposure • Align with the highest timeline for you and your family • Anchor 100% pure Source light into physical reality • Move from overwhelm into empowered conscious creation This is a reminder that you are not powerless. Your imagination, your intention, and your connection to higher consciousness are profound tools during times of transformation. As structures shift, we are called to soften the crown, open to divine guidance, and anchor light intentionally into this world. Join me in choosing the highest timeline. Subscribe for frequent livestreams and conversations on spiritual awakening, ascension, multidimensional consciousness, and navigating global change with sovereignty and clarity. Explore more at https://www.karagoodwin.com Listen to the Soul Elevation podcast on all major platforms. https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com/follow –––––––––––––– IN THIS EPISODE • March 3 total lunar eclipse and 3:3 portal energy • Eclipse season intensity and amplified collective emotion • War energy and global instability • Distraction cycles and media consumption awareness • Prophecies about collapsing systems • Indigenous wisdom and consciousness shifts • Moving from consumer mode into creatorship • Anchoring the highest timeline through intention ––––––––––––––
Are your dreams from God… or just your own ambition?In this episode of Free to Dream Podcast, we unpack what it truly means to dream with God — not just for Him, and not just about Him—but with Him.If you've felt stuck, unclear, restless, or unsure whether your vision is aligned with heaven, this conversation will bring clarity. We explore biblical dreaming, divine partnership, and how alignment with God transforms ambition into anointed assignment.You'll discover: • The difference between striving and Spirit-led dreaming • How to align your mindset, heartset, and dreamset • Why intimacy with God unlocks clarity • The biblical foundation for vision and purpose • How to move from inspiration to faith-filled actionGod is still speaking. Are you listening? Learn more about my DREAM: Academy here - https://thejuliagentry.com/dreamacademy/Don't forget: Your alignment awaits! Click here to join me for the Arise & Align Experience: https://thejuliagentry.com/ariseandalignexperience/Or to learn more about How to Arise & Align like your life depends on it, click here: https://youtu.be/V06BgwlKrXo?si=980j9EF7yxSFH_xKSubscribe to my podcast, Free to Dream Podcast, for more in-depth teachings that will make you laugh, cry, and not feel so alone: https://thejuliagentry.com/podcast/To learn even more about me: TheJuliaGentry.com To read the book that started this whole thing, DREAM - I Dare You: https://thejuliagentry.com/booksLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Join the Free To Dream Community today:https://thejuliagentry.comInstagramFacebookYouTube
Welcome to the weekly podcast of Bethel Family Worship Center. To learn more, visit our website at http://bfwc.net or download the BFWC App (https://www.bfwc.net/mobile-app). To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Giving/bfwc
Welcome to the weekly podcast of Bethel Family Worship Center. To learn more, visit our website at http://bfwc.net or download the BFWC App (https://www.bfwc.net/mobile-app). To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Giving/bfwc
Welcome to the weekly podcast of Bethel Family Worship Center. To learn more, visit our website at http://bfwc.net or download the BFWC App (https://www.bfwc.net/mobile-app). To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Giving/bfwc
In this sobering and deeply instructive message, Rev. Roland Anang teaches on the protocol of God's presence—what it truly means to worship the King. Worship, he explains, is not merely singing slow songs or shedding tears. It is a posture of the heart expressed through reverence, obedience, discipline, and godly fear. In a generation that often mistakes grace for casualness, this teaching calls believers back to honour, structure, and spiritual awareness in the house of God. From conduct in church to the heart behind prayer, sacrifice, and service, this message reminds us: God must be worshipped the way He has prescribed—not the way we prefer.
Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader The Learning Leader Show Key Learnings Go out and dent the universe. Erin's parents didn't put pressure on her to get perfect grades or go to Harvard; they wanted her to use her privilege and beautiful upbringing to make the world a better place. Youngest child syndrome makes you quick. Being the youngest of six, Erin learned to speak very quickly to get her thoughts in at the dinner table, and she was given unsolicited advice her whole childhood (which is why she loves giving advice now). Your siblings' sole job is to keep you grounded. Erin's parents are proud and supportive, but her siblings roast her and beat her down (all in good fun) to keep her as humble as possible. Success is attributed to a sense of humor. Erin gave career advice that was funny, and nobody had ever really seen that before. You don't get that unless you're the slightly bullied youngest of six kids your entire life. Rejection rage is a choice. At a Women in Film networking event, the head of the organization paused Erin's documentary trailer 30 seconds in and said, "You need to be more realistic." Erin went on to get a Pulitzer fellowship and premiered a feature documentary at 23 with international distribution. When you get a rejection, you can either let it beat you down or say, "I'm going to show them." "Tell me about yourself" is the world's worst interview question. It's lazy, not specific, and hard for the interviewee to truncate their entire life into 90 seconds. Use the past-present-future template: 1-2 sentences about your past, 1-2 about your present role, then future (where the interviewer's ears perk up), connecting to why you're applying for this specific role. Specificity is the magic word. When sending cold emails, the chances of getting a good response dramatically increase if you're specific: specific praise, specific question. Instead of "Can I pick your brain over coffee?" say, "I watched your video about X, and when you said Y, it piqued my curiosity." Higher quality questions get higher quality answers. This isn't just for podcasts or job interviews; it's a life skill. Good professional communication is like chess, not checkers. Most people just play checkers (you said this to me, I'm going to say this to you), but chess is thinking 10 steps ahead about what your end goal is and how this person falls along the path to that goal. Don't ask for a raise; ask for an adjustment to your compensation. Your job is transactional (you do work, they pay you). When you accepted your salary, you were doing X, Y, Z. Now you're doing X, Y, Z plus A, B, C. It's no longer an equal partnership, so you need an adjustment. It's not personal, it's just professional. Know your audience and your leverage. Emotional regulation is powerful communication. If we just act impulsively and say what's on our mind all the time, it doesn't actually get you where you want to go. Always keep your desired outcome in mind. It's about checkmate. Don't just react, think about what the end goal is and how this conversation gets you there. Humanize people, don't make them wrong. That egotistical senior VP is probably actually really insecure about where they are in their career and wakes up every morning not knowing what they're doing. Put your ego to the side. Being a great communicator requires taking a break from thinking about yourself and thinking about what the other person's life is like and what their goals are. Align your goals with their goals. Think about how you can create that authentic relationship by figuring out how your goals align with what they're trying to accomplish. Shut up and listen. We do a little bit too much talking when we're trying to negotiate or strategize. It can be very beneficial to embrace the silence and practice active listening. Curiosity is an amazing way to show love. Being genuinely curious about a person makes them like you, and it becomes more natural the more you do it. Compliments have to be genuine and specific. People are way better at sniffing out fake compliments than you realize. If you can't find one thing you truly admire about someone, don't say anything. Don't make it transactional. When people ask, "How do I not make it feel like I'm using them?" Erin says, "Well, don't use them. Just be genuine." The most loving thing you can do is respect people's time. Meeting bloat has gotten really bad since the pandemic, and a lot of time is disrespected in meetings across the world. Maybe don't have the meeting. A lot of meetings are completely unnecessary, or at least the way they're set up, the people invited, or the way they're run are really inefficient. Only invite crucial people. Make sure that only the people who absolutely need to be there are invited to the meeting. Always have an agenda. At the beginning of every meeting, say "Here are the three things we're going to cover today, and here's the goal of this meeting." Put it in the calendar link with bullet points. Don't have brainstorming meetings. Have meetings with very tangible goals at the end, state them up front, and make sure that goal has been achieved by the end. Email subject lines are underutilized. Erin's dad's company would put tags like "request," "informational," or "command" on subject lines so you knew exactly what type of email it was and what was expected. The exercise of making a five-year plan changes your brain. Erin doesn't believe in sticking to a five-year plan, but the exercise of thinking about the future creates new neural pathways that change the way you think about yourself and your life. A happy life is an intentional life. The vast majority of people float through life and act very reactionary. Sitting down and thinking about what you actually want in five years is powerful self-care. Sit down with your partner and do this together. Before you get married, make five-year plans together. They might look really different (which is revealing) or really similar which doubles down on alignment. Create multiple five-year plans if you're young. If you don't know which path you're going to take, create five different scenarios for yourself and see which one energizes you most. Financial freedom is a goal worth stating. Erin wants to be financially free in the next five years, which allows her to pursue mission-driven work on her own terms. You're just another human trying to figure it out. Even though Erin wrote the book on workplace communication, she's still winging it every day just like everybody else. Combat the knowledge curse by staying connected to real people. When you're an expert in something, it's hard to imagine not being an expert. Erin moved back to Maryland suburbs to experience people working normal corporate jobs, DMs with people daily about their experiences, and gets on free calls just to listen. The data in newsletters tells a different story than people's actual experiences, so she stays grounded by hearing real anecdotes from IT workers in North Carolina or nurses in Kentucky. Set goals really high. Erin wants her startup to help 500,000 job seekers in a year, which is ambitious, but she doesn't care if she fails as long as she tries to reach it. More Learning #507 - Jesse Cole: How to Build Your Idea Muscle #344 - Jesse Cole: How to Create "You Wouldn't Believe" Moments #365 - James Altucher: How to Become An Idea Machine Reflection Questions Good communication is chess, not checkers. Think about a difficult conversation you need to have this week. Instead of just reacting to what they say, what's your desired outcome? What would "checkmate" look like, and how can you think 10 steps ahead to get there? Who in your life keeps you humble If no one does, how might you be losing perspective on yourself? What would it look like to invite that kind of honest feedback into your life? Erin recommends making a five-year plan, not to stick to it, but because the exercise creates new neural pathways. When's the last time you sat down and intentionally thought about what you want your life to look like in five years? What's stopping you from doing that this week?
Wake Me Up - Guided morning mindfulness, meditation, and motivation
Heal, unblock, balance, and align all 7 chakras with these positive affirmations in a calming meditation format. Chakras are energy centers of the body. By repeating these affirmations daily, you'll be overflowing with positive, balanced energy. This session is accompanied by healing 432hz tones.#chakras #affirmations #432hz Check out the Wake Me Up Positivity Coach app: http://studio.com/wakemeup. You get: Full Access to the WMU catalog; a personal growth plan based on my guidance and coaching; simple, daily tasks (5-10 minutes a day) to guide you through your own personal transformation; your plan evolves with you as you and your life change. It's the most effective way to digest the content in Wake Me Up for creating personal change! Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Grab a 7-day free trial of Wake Me Up premium: https://goodpeoplestuff.supercast.com/ About Wake Me Up Wake Me Up is the # 1 guided morning routine podcast. Our guided morning wake ups offer affirmations, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and motivation specifically designed to help you get out of bed and start your day with a positive mindset. Stop pressing the snooze button all morning long, and turn on an episode of Wake Me Up instead. You will be happier and more successful at everything in life because of it! Try out our different kinds of episodes to see what you like. And add it into your morning routine every day. Each day, you will be happier than the day before :) Check out my sleep meditation podcast, Sleep Escape on Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - Spotify - Youtube I make this channel to serve you. Part of that is creating tools like journals and courses to dive deeper into certain topics, all of which you can find here: https://stan.store/goodpplstuff Follow Wake Me Up on Youtube - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon - Podchaser Say hi or request an episode at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact. See visual guides for the yoga and stretches in WMU episodes at www.wakemeuppodcast.com/stretches. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day
Curtis McCullom helps CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs eliminate the blind spots that have silently held them back since childhood—unlocking greater income, confidence, and personal freedom. Through his LGET Mindset™ framework (Learn, Grow, Expand, Transform) and powerful modalities like NLP, Mental Emotional Release® (MER), and Hypnotherapy, he facilitates reprogramming subconscious blocks for deep, lasting transformation.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to break through invisible ceilings by reprogramming subconscious blocks for deep, lasting transformation.Curtis and I discuss:Curtis's career journey from financial services to mindset coaching [02:22]What triggered his transition from financial services [04:02]Why executive coaching wasn't enough [05:09]The difference between conscious and subconscious behavior [05:20]How the LGET framework was created [06:55]Curtis's ideal client and invisible ceilings [08:26]An example of breaking through relationship blocks [09:15]How to acknowledge problems without identifying with them [11:00]The importance of diaphragmatic breathing [12:20]The one-day mindset reset process [14:00]The mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur [15:22]Why undervaluing your worth is common [17:25]The biggest blocks people face [18:44]Curtis's personal story about sabotaging success [19:36]How peers and community help overcome blocks [22:30]Curtis would love to offer your audience two powerful resources at a special rate:From Anxious to Aligned: The Anxiety Reframe Kit — normally $297, but available to your listeners for just $27. This proven system helps flip anxiety into clarity, confidence, and focus in minutes. Bespokehpcanxietyreframe.bespokehpc.com/homeDiscover & Align: 60-Minute Breakthrough Session — normally $500, but available to your listeners for only $97. In this personalized session, Curtis helps uncover core values, reveal hidden blind spots, and realign mindset so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Bespokehpcvaluesdiscovery.bespokehpc.com/home______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news
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Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends
Italian‑born, Canadian‑based writer known for experimental, “free‑flow” prose and poetry. Tony Nesca,https://screamingskullpress.net/https://youtu.be/O2ETEeOijmwTONY NESCA- Blends streetwise grit with musical rhythm and raw emotion. - Rejects mainstream literary polish in favor of instinct and spontaneity—what he calls *“word music.”*Background and Life- Born in Torino, Italy (1965); moved to Canada around age three. - Grew up in Winnipeg, with frequent returns to Italy—developed a bicultural identity that shaped his artistic voice. - Former musician in an original rock band before shifting to writing for a more personal outlet. - Musicianship still informs his writing's rhythm, flow, and improvisational energy.Founding of Screamin' Skull Press- Created in 1994 out of frustration with mainstream publishing rejections. - Run with his wife, writer **Nicole I. Nesca**, as a completely DIY literary team. - Functions like an “indie band” for literature—writing, editing, designing, and distributing everything themselves. - Early days included selling chapbooks from a backpack at local venues. - Has published over a dozen books: novels, short stories, prose‑poetry hybrids.Writing Style and Themes- “Free‑flow” composition—minimally planned, lightly edited, emotionally charged. - Long, musical sentences; spontaneous energy reminiscent of jazz improvisation. - Mixes street‑level realism with dreamlike or surreal elements. - Known for gut emotion, rhythm, and the *sound* of language itself. - Moves between Italian and Canadian settings, working‑class characters, and inner life. - “Junkyard Lucy” exemplifies shifts between gritty realism and lyrical experiment.Influences- Draws inspiration from the **Lost Generation, Beat poets, and rebel songwriters** of the '60s–'70s. - Aligns himself with anti‑formula, emotionally authentic, and risk‑taking artists. - Sees artistic rebellion as central to genuine expression.### Philosophy and Advice to Writers- Rejects trends and market‑chasing; believes art should come from instinct and lived experience. - Encourages writers to “look out your window” instead of chasing genres or approval. - Views editing as potentially destructive to the life within raw, emotional writing. - Writes for truth and rhythm, not for saleability.
Maybe you're not tired.Or broken.Or “too sensitive.”Maybe your energy is just… congested.In the first 5 minutes Joe explains more about the chakras before delving into the full guided meditation. Learn to clear stagnant energy, restore internal alignment, and elevate your physical vitality, emotional clarity, and spiritual connection. Included is an immersive experience, a deeply guided meditation layered with healing Solfeggio frequencies to help regulate the nervous system, harmonize your energy centers, and gently recalibrate your entire being.Drawing from a powerful alignment system first learned through Joe's studies from the Monroe Institute and meditation guide and spiritual medium Suzanne Giesemann, this episode is inspired by those teachings to enhance your natural emanation of Joy, Peace, Strength, Courage, Gratitude, Humility, and Divine Love.This is more than relaxation. It is an intentional energetic reset — a purge of what no longer serves and a recharge of what restores you.What You'll Experience:
MK Ultra expert and survivor Cathy O'Brien returns to expose what the government is still keeping off-limits in the Epstein document release — and why the “disclosure” narrative is designed to stop short of the real system.MK-Ultra was real. Documented. Operational. And Cathy lays out why the remaining Epstein files likely map directly onto trauma-based control mechanisms used to compromise powerful people and protect predators who operate behind institutional shields.This conversation goes straight into the machinery: control through coercion, blackmail, and engineered psychological domination — and why only the implicated keep pretending this isn't real.Despite the darkness, Cathy brings solutions and hope: how to wake up, reclaim sovereignty, heal, and align with what is true.Get Cathy's new book, Align with the Divine, at https://trance-formation.comSee exclusives at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com
Networking is OUT. Relationship building is IN. And if you've been showing up to events, handing out cards, and rehearsing your elevator pitch and wondering why none of it is actually growing your brand or your business, this episode is about to change everything. In this episode, Kimberly Gayle breaks down why old-school networking is one of the most overrated, misunderstood strategies in personal branding — and what the new way actually looks like. Hint: it's relational, it's curious, it's generous, and it works. You'll learn the difference between networking and genuine connection, how to build relationships that are mutually beneficial and built to last, and the exact questions to ask at your next event that will make people actually remember you — for all the right reasons. Kimberly shares real stories from her own entrepreneurial journey — including the craft beer connection that became a lifelong friendship, opened every door in her industry, and led to the person who officiated her wedding — as the living proof that genuine relationship building is the most powerful personal brand strategy you will ever use. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the old networking playbook is killing your brand — and what to do instead The difference between transactional networking and genuine relational connection Selena Soo's Align, Attract, Activate framework for building rich relationships Real questions to ask at events that spark actual connection (and why "So, what do you do?" has to go) How to connect authentically online without being generic or performative Why discernment matters — and how to recognize when a relationship isn't mutual The 5-step Connection challenge to start building relationships that grow your brand this week Resource mentioned in this episode: Rich Relationships by Selena Soo Want to build a personal brand that actually attracts the right people and the right relationships? Request your FREE Personal Brand Strategy Call with Kimberly Gayle https://mountain-cardamom-037.notion.site/2955061b5cdf803790aecbbb4badc5bd?pvs=105 Show Notes: Episode 59: How to Build Genuine Relationships that Grow Your Personal Brand Let's Connect Online! Website: https://www.boldlyemerge.com/ Email: kimberly@boldemergencebranding.com Instagram: @boldemergencebranding
Send a textShould your team be selling merchandise on Amazon?In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the real strategic implications of adding Amazon as a sales channel — from margin math and SEO strategy to customer data ownership and cannibalization risk. If you're responsible for revenue, merchandise, or digital marketing, this is your practical roadmap before you jump in.Key Topics CoveredWhy Amazon is more search engine than storefront — and why that mattersThe real math behind Amazon's 15% referral feeFBA vs. FBM: Fulfillment by Amazon vs. Merchant fulfillmentThe hidden cost of losing first-party customer dataWhy you should never push your fans from Shopify to AmazonHow Amazon SEO works (and why semantic SEO matters)Why city/state-forward merchandise should launch before team-branded itemsHow to prevent Shopify cannibalizationPricing strategy: Why you may want to charge more on AmazonUsing Amazon strictly as an acquisition channelConnecting Shopify to Amazon with Marketplace ConnectModeling margin before listing a single productChapters00:00 Introduction to Selling Merchandise on Amazon 01:59 Why Amazon Is a Powerful Sales Channel 03:48 Revenue Potential During Peak Seasons 05:42 Fulfillment Options: FBA vs FBM 07:08 Understanding Amazon Fees and Margins 08:32 Customer Data Ownership and Marketing Challenges 10:54 The Importance of SEO and Search Demand 13:14 Keyword Strategies and Search Terms 14:58 Starting with City and State Apparel 18:23 Semantic SEO and Listing Optimization 20:12 Connecting Shopify and Amazon 21:32 Getting Started and Learning the Platform 22:29 Pricing, Margins, and Protecting Your Brand 23:25 Strategies to Increase Sales and Customer Lifetime Value 24:46 Balancing Amazon and Shopify for Growth 26:10 Next Steps and Deeper ConversationsCore Strategic Takeaways1. Amazon is an acquisition engine — not a loyalty platform. You will gain reach. You will gain visibility. But Amazon owns the customer relationship — not you.2. Start broad before going branded. City-forward, state-pride, and general baseball apparel can build search velocity and reviews before you launch deeper team SKUs.3. SEO is the real game. Amazon rankings are driven by relevance + performance + conversion velocity. Without visibility, there are no sales.4. Model your numbers before you move inventory. Understand your true profit after fees. Align pricing carefully. Consider charging slightly more on Amazon to protect margin.Resources MentionedShopify Marketplace ConnectMarketplace Connect TipsFulfillment by Merchant Overview & Referral FeesAmazon Seller CentralAmazon Seller UniversitySemantic SEO research toolsJungle ScoutHelium 10Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine
Thousands have attended this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, 48 years since the first gay rights parade in Australia in 1978. Australia's biggest celebration of the LGBTIQ-plus community took place days after an announcement that the historic parade route will be added to Australia's National Heritage List.
Creating The Life You Haven't Lived Yet In the last FMQ, I talked about the idea that there's a book inside you. In this episode, I take that idea further. Because here's what I truly believe… You're already writing your life. One page at a time. One day at a time. The question is — are you writing it consciously? In this episode I guide you through a creative visualisation process that helps you: Step out of "life just happening" Stop letting other people write your chapters Feel your future before it physically exists Align your unconscious mind with what you truly want Take one small, powerful step forward This isn't about pretending the past didn't happen. It's about deciding what happens next. And you don't have to be 100% ready. You just have to start. What We Do Together In This Episode I guide you into a relaxed, curious state. You sit at a desk. There's a book in front of you called: My Life, My Adventure. The past chapters are written. You acknowledge them. You thank them. And then… You begin writing the next chapter. Not perfectly. Not dramatically. Just intentionally. You float outside yourself. You see yourself writing. You feel support from the people who care about you. You see yourself through loving eyes. And then you ask one powerful question: What small step can I take now? Because the magic isn't in dreaming. It's in deciding. What I Want You To Take From This You are not stuck. You are not finished. You are not defined by previous chapters. Responsibility is not blame — it's power. Your future starts now. And remember… Even if you do nothing differently today — you're still writing a page. So why not write it on purpose? If This Resonates Subscribe. Share this with someone who needs it. https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/475-creating-the-life-you-havent-lived-yet And take one small step. Have more fun than you can stand. Wallow in pleasure. Shine Brightly
Artem Moroz is a Ukrainian defense innovation and investment ecosystem specialist best known publicly for his leadership work inside BRAVE1, Ukraine's state-backed defence-tech cluster. He is BRAVE1's head of investor relations and a senior figure working on partnerships and international cooperation. Moroz has been a visible spokesperson for BRAVE1's international outreach — most notably Ukraine's “Test in Ukraine” initiative (a framework for foreign manufacturers to trial systems with Ukrainian forces and receive operational feedback). BRAVE1 is Ukraine's defence-tech coordination platform created under the umbrella of the country's wartime innovation push. It was launched under Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation in April 2023, to coordinate officials, military users, industry, investors, and donors to accelerate the loop from prototype to approval and deployment. BRAVE1's objectives include: 1) Accelerate battlefield innovation cycles2) Direct funding to priority capabilities3) Align developers with real military demand4) Build an investable defence-tech ecosystem5) Increase domestic production independence (components and scale)6) International cooperation and “Test in Ukraine”----------LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemmoroz/https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave1ukraine/posts/https://brave1.gov.ua/en/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave1https://digitalstate.gov.ua/projects/tech/brave1https://x.com/BRAVE1ua?lang=en----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv this week, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in January 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------
Pastor Bryan goes deeper in The Apprentice Loop, a practical pattern to invite discipleship to Jesus in our ordinary life -- our frustrations, reactions, numbness, etc. The Apprentice LoopNotice. Name. Consent. Align. Abide.
What if the future of sustainable manufacturing required no sugar feedstocks, generated minimal waste, and operated carbon-neutral from day one? Ocean-derived cyanobacteria are making this possible—but the path from promising strain to profitable business is littered with synthetic biology casualties. This episode reveals the strategic decisions that separate winners from failures.In Part 2, Tim Corcoran, CEO and Co-Founder of Deep Blue Biotech, exposes the hard truths about commercializing photosynthetic manufacturing: why most synthetic biology companies died when capital dried up in 2023, which infrastructure gaps nearly derail cyanobacteria scale-up, and why building one facility beats building ten. With three decades navigating commercial biotech and operations, Tim shares the disciplined commercialization framework that transforms scientific breakthroughs into economically viable platforms.Topics covered:The strategic advantage of B2B commercialization in consumer care biotech (02:46)Overcoming infrastructure limitations for photobioreactor scale-up and partnering with specialized CMOs (04:50)Building a pilot facility and moving toward technology licensing for global reach (05:33)Location choices for production facilities—comparing natural light, skilled labor, and electricity costs in Portugal and Iceland (08:57)Impact of electricity usage for LED-supported photosynthesis on business viability (10:45)What distinguishes successful laboratory-to-market biotech companies from those that fail, especially in challenging financial environments (11:53)Practical advice for scientists considering entrepreneurship, including partnering with business-minded collaborators and exploring university innovation programs (14:08)Speculation on the broader applications and future of synthetic biology, from biofuels to biodegradable materials and CO₂-absorbing products (15:27)The importance of aligning technical innovation with commercial expertise to create enduring impact (16:38)Strategic insight:Breakthrough science needs disciplined commercialization. Align what your technology naturally excels at with market needs, start where value is highest, and leverage partnerships to scale. As Deep Blue Biotech shows, this is how innovations move from the lab to making a real-world impact.Explore the full story and hear Tim's advice for both founders and innovators.If you're interested in other unconventional biological platforms reshaping biomanufacturing, don't miss:Episode 163-164: How Moss Enables Production of Unproducible Protein Therapeutics with Andreas SchaafEpisodes 141-142: How Microalgae Cuts Antibody Costs by 70% and Redefines Biomanufacturing with Muriel BardorConnect with Tim Corcoran:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tim-corcoran-5b10121/Deep Blue Biotech: www.deepbluebiotech.comNext step:Need fast CMC guidance? → Get rapid CMC decision support hereSupport the show
What if the world you see every day is only a thin layer over a far more expansive reality? In this conversation with visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey, your perception of consciousness, identity, and the unseen dimensions of existence will be stretched beyond the familiar... We explore interdimensional beings, psychedelics, reincarnation, and the possibility that we choose to forget our connection to source. Alex and Allyson share their transformative experience of infinite love energy, reflect on their awakening, and examine art as a channel for the divine imagination, compassion, and human evolution. EPISODE #583 IS SPONSORED BY: Get 15% off at Kaizen (clean electrolytes): https://LiveKaizen.com/align Go to https://ax3.life/align and use the promo code ALIGN for a 20% discount Go to https://huel.com/align15 and get 15% off ========== OUR GUEST ========== Alex Grey is an American visual artist, author, teacher, and Vajrayana practitioner. He is best known for his paintings which portray multiple dimensions of reality, interweaving biological anatomy with psychic and spiritual energies. Grey's visual meditation on the nature of life and consciousness, the subject of his art, is contained in five books. Allyson Grey is a painter and social sculptor. With an MFA from Tufts University, Grey has long been an art educator, arts organizer and muse to artists worldwide. The Grey's co-founded the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, (CoSM; cosm.org), a spiritual retreat center for artists outside of New York City. Together, Allyson and Alex have painted on stage in dozens of cities before thousands of dancing young people at festivals and arenas across five continents including Broadway theaters in New York City. ========== ALEX GREY ==========
Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness with Melissa Oatman-A daily dose of spirituality and self improvement
What if miracles weren't rare, but the natural result of how you think, believe, and show up in your life? In this episode, The Miracle Mindset Method: Thinking Beyond Limits, we explore how shifting your mindset can open the door to unexpected breakthroughs, healing, opportunities, and deep personal transformation. A miracle mindset isn't about ignoring reality, it's about expanding what you believe is possible. You'll learn how limiting beliefs quietly shape your experiences, why expectation is a powerful creative force, and how trust, surrender, and aligned action work together to create change. This episode offers gentle guidance and practical mindset shifts to help you move beyond fear, scarcity, and overthinking into a space of openness and possibility. Whether you're navigating grief, seeking clarity, or calling in something new, this conversation will remind you that miracles often begin with a single thought: maybe more is possible. Tune in to discover how to: ✨ Reframe limiting beliefs that block growth ✨ Strengthen trust in life's timing ✨ Cultivate hope without bypassing real emotions ✨ Align your thoughts with the outcomes you want to experience ✨ Begin living as if miracles are already unfolding If you're ready to think beyond limits and step into a life that feels guided, supported, and expansive, this episode is for you. Contact me: https://melissaoatman.com melissaoatman77@gmail 636-748-4943 Download my free eBook on Manifesting https://mailchi.mp/240e02dfadcf/ebook Download my free checklist Habits of Highly Successful People https://mailchi.mp/b8078533248a/habits-of-highly-successful-people Free Guided Meditation for Healing Grief https://mailchi.mp/f9c87a649084/guided-meditation-for-healing-grief Purchase my book Beautifully Broken: https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/beautifully-broken-the-spiritual-womans-guide-to-thriving-not-simply-surviving-after-a-breakup-or-divorce/459896 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautifully-broken-melissa-oatman/1136174371?ean=9781989579060 https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Broken-Spiritual-Thriving-Surviving/dp/198957906X https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50977070-beautifully-broken Follow me on social media: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakenyourhearttopurpose/ https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/ http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA https://www.twitter.com/MelissaOatman Your energetic gifts are very much appreciated! Donations can be made to my channel through Venmo or PayPal, Venmo @Melissa-Ann-161 PayPal: melissaoatman77@gmail.com
Ever been stuck in a "meh" moment, unsure if it's a yes or a no?
Did you know there is an ancient energy tool that can help you manifest, heal, and even love yourself more? When I tell people that this ancient tool is the rosary, they often say "Isn't that just for Catholics?" That is what I used to think, until I discovered that the rosary pre-dates Christianity and is a powerful practice for anyone who wants to connect with the Great Mother! In this episode, I share not only what the Rosary is, but how ANYONE of any faith can begin to use this powerful tool to connect deeply with the Divine Feminine for manifestation, miracles, healing and more! And if you want to learn how to create your own rosary practice using your own prayers and apply them to ANY situation in your life, check out my brand-new program Magnify Your Prayers – The Metaphysical Rosary Method Key Learnings: 1) Lent is a time of deepening spiritual practices, and one of the best practices for this time is the rosary! Mother Mary urges us to recite the rosary as often as possible…but how and why? 2) When I read the book The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn, I discovered that the practice of reciting a rosary actually pre-dates Christianity! That means it is not a Catholic practice at all. In fact, it is a practice to help you connect with the Great Divine Feminine, especially in the form of Mother Earth! 3) By combining what we now know about Quantum Physics and manifestation with this ancient energy tool, you can learn how to create a rosary prayer practice that works for YOU in any area of your life! "The Rosary pre-dates Christianity. It's an ancient energy tool for anyone who wants to connect with the Great Mother." To join Mother Mary's Metaphysical Rosary program, click here To join the Magnify Your Miracles Mentoring Membership, click here Ready to ALIGN your goal with your soul? Click here to schedule a Miracle Meeting with me If you love the image on the wall behind me of Mother Mary Blessing the World, you can order your own museum quality copy at www.deepaliu.com
Are you starting to feel more like roommates than lovers — and quietly wondering what happened to your sex drive?In this powerful episode of Miracle Marriage Makeover, we talk about feeling distant in intimacy, struggling with sex drive in midlife, and how to rebuild emotional connection in marriage without pressure, performance, or trying to fix your husband.I share a personal turning point in my own marriage — when distraction, routine, and misplaced priorities left us disconnected. What changed wasn't my husband.It was me.You'll learn how to:• Reset love through a faith-centered mindset shift• Build emotional connection before focusing on sexual intimacy• Awaken your sex drive naturally by choosing honor and respect first• Align your marriage with God's design for intimacy• Move from roommates to rekindled romanceIf you're a Christian wife navigating midlife intimacy, empty-nest shifts, or a fading spark, this episode will show you why desire doesn't return through pressure — it awakens through connection.You are not broken.Your desire isn't gone.And your marriage story is far from over.
Corinna Stukan, Product Leader and Founder of Fintech marketplace Bizzy, lays out practical advice for connecting your product roadmap to business goals. She explains how a metrics one-pager aligns day-to-day product decisions with company goals, why understanding whether your business is in growth, acquisition or cost-control mode should shape every prioritisation call, and how to frame initiatives so stakeholders see commercial impact, not just better UX.Chapters4:00 — Why product people should care about business acumen6:01 — Organisational causes of weak commercial context for PMs8:10 — What business acumen means in practice9:10 — Wake-up story: prioritisation shifted after asking the CEO about revenue drivers11:05 — Misalignment: company goals vs team OKRs12:13 — How to run the metrics one-pager and link product to business goals14:37 — Strategy: where we are, where we're going, how we'll get there15:03 — Encouraging ideas while setting business context17:01 — Running collaborative bets before creating the roadmap19:20 — Communicating value: turn “better onboarding” into business impact22:08 — Avoiding over-attribution and internal attribution fights23:05 — Example: marketing's 12 touchpoints and joint contribution to acquisition24:26 — Practising stakeholder storytelling; where LLMs help and don't29:17 — Presentation craft: fewer slides, start with numbers, end with actions31:03 — Using LLMs for synthesis, not hOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath. Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Ron Kresha, Chief Financial Officer and founding member of Golden Shovel Agency, to explore the powerful — and often overlooked — role of community airports in economic development. Drawing from his professional expertise and personal passion for aviation, Ron makes a compelling case for why community airports must be viewed not as line-item expenses, but as anchor institutions that drive investment, healthcare access, business recruitment, and long-term growth. From general aviation to essential air service, airport marketing to emerging aviation technology, this episode delivers actionable insights for community and economic development leaders ready to elevate their local airport strategy. 1. Community Airports: Expense or Economic Engine? Ron challenges the common misconception that airports are financial drains. Instead, he reframes them as infrastructure investments that produce measurable ROI through: Business attraction and retention Corporate aviation access Site selection competitiveness Tourism and regional connectivity 2. The Critical Role of General Aviation While commercial flights often dominate the conversation, general aviation is a major contributor to local economies. Corporate aircraft, medical flights, flight training, agricultural aviation, and logistics operations all rely on well-maintained community airports. For many communities, general aviation is the real driver of economic activity. 3. Essential Air Service & Small Community Survival Ron highlights the importance of Essential Air Service (EAS) for rural and smaller communities. Reliable air connectivity supports: Healthcare access Executive travel Talent recruitment Emergency response 4. Airport Marketing & Community Engagement One of the strongest themes of the episode is airport awareness. Many residents — and even local leaders — don't fully understand what their airport contributes. Ron emphasizes proactive airport marketing, storytelling, and community engagement to bridge the knowledge gap. Airports must: Share economic impact data Highlight business users Showcase medical and emergency benefits Build pride and awareness locally 5. Avoiding the Vicious Cycle of Decline Underinvestment leads to reduced usage. Reduced usage leads to funding challenges. Funding challenges lead to further decline. Ron urges communities to: Maintain and modernize infrastructure Pursue airport funding opportunities Treat airports as strategic assets Align airport strategy with broader economic development plans 6. The Future of Aviation Technology Looking ahead, the conversation explores: Autonomous aircraft Advanced air mobility Emerging aviation technologies Increased efficiency in general aviation Communities that prepare now will be positioned to capitalize on the next evolution of aviation. Takeaways for Economic Development Professionals Community airports are anchor institutions — not optional amenities. Investment in airport infrastructure generates long-term economic returns. General aviation plays a larger role in local economies than many realize. Essential air service can determine whether small communities thrive or struggle. Airport engagement and marketing are essential to sustaining funding and support. Education and awareness campaigns can transform public perception. The future of aviation presents new opportunities for proactive communities.
What if your greatest profit accelerator is already inside your organization? In this episode of Hire Smarter, Tony Misura sits down with April Murray, Fractional CFO, to explore a powerful truth: When finance and sales teams truly join forces, profitability accelerates. This conversation goes beyond theory. Tony and April unpack: • Why financial acumen is the scoreboard of every business • The tension that often exists between sales and finance • The financial metrics every sales leader should understand • How CFOs can become true strategic partners, not just scorekeepers • Why the best finance leaders are measured by their operational impact April shares lessons from her background in manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, and growing up in a family-owned restaurant that shaped her belief in voice of the customer and cross-functional collaboration. If you lead a sales team, finance function, or business unit, this episode will challenge how you think about profit, cash, margin, forecasting, and partnership. The companies that win are not the ones with the best silos. They are the ones with the best alignment. Reach out to learn more: info@misuragroup.com www.misuragroup.com
Send a textNeed customers to choose you before they even search? Crystal lays out a simple, gritty playbook for brand acceleration that doesn't rely on massive ad budgets: creative messaging that sticks, social content that compounds, and community presence that earns trust. If your feed is silent, your offers look generic, and your booth shows up empty-handed, this is your reset.We start by reframing branding from logos and wraps to feelings and expectations. Crystal shows how to rename forgettable promos into ownable offers anchored in your story—think a signature checkup named after your mascot or a savings plan with language only your company can claim. Tie colors, taglines, and causes together so every campaign reinforces your identity, not just your price. Then we move to social media—short videos, reels, lives, and stories—where volume and authenticity win. You'll hear why consistency beats polish, how to repurpose your best posts, and what to share about values, team moments, seasonal tips, and community work to build memorability and become a magnet for both customers and talent.Finally, Crystal maps a practical community strategy: show up where your ideal customer gathers with water stations, fun games, QR codes for a monthly newsletter, and a mascot that sparks photos and shares. Align with causes you genuinely support—teachers, veterans, animal rescues—so your presence feels real, not salesy. Run these three lanes together and watch your cost per lead drop as direct calls, branded searches, and referrals rise. It's not flashy; it's focused. It's not about outspending; it's about being unforgettable when urgency hits.If you're ready to turn attention into trust and trust into first calls, hit play, take notes, and start with one move today. Love the show? Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow contractor, and leave a review telling us which tactic you'll try first.If you enjoyed this chat From the Yellow Chair, consider joining our newsletter, "Let's Sip Some Lemonade," where you can receive exclusive interviews, our bank of helpful downloadables, and updates on upcoming content. Please consider following and drop a review below if you enjoyed this episode. Be sure to check out our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. From the Yellow Chair is powered by Lemon Seed, a marketing strategy and branding company for the trades. Lemon Seed specializes in rebrands, creating unique, comprehensive, organized marketing plans, social media, and graphic design. Learn more at www.LemonSeedMarketing.com Interested in being a guest on our show? Fill out this form! We'll see you next time, Lemon Heads!