Podcasts about aligning

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your circumstances, your past, or your limitations, but the identity you've been programmed to believe is you? In this powerful conversation, Darin sits down with health entrepreneur, coach, and author Jim Curtis to explore what it really takes to release the past, reclaim personal responsibility, and consciously become a new version of yourself. After developing a spinal cord lesion at just 19 that eventually left him unable to walk, Jim spent years searching everywhere from major medical institutions to shamans, healers, hypnosis, and spiritual teachers for someone who could fix him. Eventually, his search brought him back to himself. Jim shares the framework behind his new book, The Book of Possibility: Release, Align, Become. Together, he and Darin unpack how childhood programming becomes adult identity, why awareness is the first step toward freedom, how resentment keeps us attached to old versions of ourselves, and why changing your life often requires having the courage to become someone your current identity doesn't yet recognize. They also explore the dangers of outsourcing your spiritual growth, psychedelics as tools rather than destinations, radical responsibility, forgiveness, purpose, human connection, and why the coming age of AI and automation may make genuine face-to-face connection more important than ever. Ultimately, this is a conversation about possibility: not waiting for someone to save you, but realizing that you are the possibility you've been searching for. What You'll Learn Why Jim believes you need to become your own guru instead of constantly searching for someone to fix you How a spinal cord lesion at 19 completely changed the trajectory of Jim's life Why pain and suffering can become gateways to transformation How childhood experiences and subconscious programming shape adult identity Jim's Release, Align, Become framework for creating lasting change Why forgiveness can free you without requiring reconciliation How radical responsibility breaks the victim-villain dynamic Why changing your identity can feel terrifying even when your current life is making you miserable The difference between using psychedelics as transformational tools and using them to escape Why human connection, purpose, curiosity, and presence may become increasingly valuable in an automated world Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: MycoDog 00:02:01 – Meet Jim Curtis and The Book of Possibility 00:04:00 – What if you are the possibility? 00:05:17 – Why people stop themselves from dreaming 00:05:50 – Stop outsourcing your spiritual growth 00:07:05 – No one is coming to save you 00:08:28 – Ego, shadow work, and creating space to choose 00:09:10 – Why you should question the guru 00:10:11 – Ram Dass and the reality of being human 00:11:15 – Darin's first experience with ayahuasca 00:12:17 – Psychedelics can open the door, but then what? 00:13:02 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:14:57 – Psychedelics, ibogaine, and bringing the lessons back to life 00:16:48 – Powerful tools aren't meant to become an escape 00:17:13 – Hypno-meditation and changing yourself from within 00:18:23 – Why Jim wouldn't take away your pain 00:19:09 – Jim's beliefs about trauma, illness, and healing 00:20:05 – The spinal cord lesion that changed Jim's life 00:20:55 – Losing his ability to walk and searching the world for healing 00:21:44 – Discovering hypnosis, meditation, and altered states 00:22:39 – Meeting Dr. Brian Weiss and experiencing past-life regression 00:23:11 – Wall Street, WebMD, and walking away from the wrong identity 00:24:10 – Jim's health collapses again 00:25:25 – The wake-up call that completely changed his future 00:26:02 – How radically changing your identity changes your life 00:27:31 – The Release, Align, Become method 00:28:12 – How childhood programming becomes adult identity 00:29:01 – You have to see the cage before you can escape it 00:29:24 – Forgiveness as a tool for releasing the past 00:30:02 – Escaping the cage of resentment 00:30:57 – Are adults still reacting from their eight-year-old selves? 00:31:25 – You are not your thoughts, emotions, or identity 00:32:05 – Why becoming someone new feels terrifying 00:33:24 – On the other side of pain is possibility 00:35:10 – Darin takes responsibility for the end of his marriage 00:37:14 – Breaking the villain-victim dynamic 00:38:01 – The small conversations that create enormous change 00:39:12 – Releasing the old self 00:39:44 – Aligning with what you actually want 00:40:30 – Who must you become to create that life? 00:41:15 – Creating and embodying a new identity 00:41:54 – Why healthy choices become acts of self-honor 00:42:37 – Building health into your identity instead of obsessing over it 00:44:07 – Expanding your consciousness and seeing new possibilities 00:45:26 – Reprogramming the brain through Jim's book and hypno-meditations 00:46:10 – What happens when possibilities start opening 00:46:51 – The possibility isn't outside you. It's you. 00:47:52 – Breaking your personal Matrix 00:48:39 – Your mind finds what you're looking for 00:49:23 – Why giving more can create greater fulfillment 00:49:51 – AI, social media, and the return to human connection 00:51:26 – Loneliness and our need to reconnect 00:52:17 – How one interaction with a stranger can change your day 00:53:26 – The simple human connection challenge 00:55:38 – What automation takes away from everyday life 00:56:04 – Alec Baldwin, celebrity, trauma, and humanity 00:58:00 – The hilarious Jim Curtis mistaken-identity story 00:59:15 – Staying kind when notoriety arrives 01:00:14 – Purpose is the only thing that lasts 01:00:34 – Darin on losing his first docuseries and part of his identity 01:01:25 – Turning loss into a new mission 01:03:08 – The Book of Possibility and taking control of your life 01:03:38 – Creating something from love instead of outcomes 01:04:06 – Final thoughts Thank You to Our Sponsors: MycoDog: Go to mycodog.com/ and use code SUPERLIFE for 15% off your order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Community: Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Jim Curtis: Website: jimcurtiscoaching.com Instagram: @jimcurtis1 Buy His New Book: The Book of Possibility Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "There are unlimited possibilities, but the possibility is you. You don't have to spend your entire life searching for the next guru, healer, relationship, achievement, or external thing that will finally make you whole. Become aware of the programming you absorbed, release the identity that no longer serves you, align with what you actually want, and start becoming the person capable of living it. The moment you stop waiting to be saved and recognize that you are the source, possibility stops being something somewhere in the future. It becomes who you are."

Opening Bible Verse: Psalm 139: 13-15 Book Your 1:1 Coaching Session with me here! Episode 262. Decluttering According To Your Temperament with Kylie Hein IF YOU ARE A NEW LISTENER, WELCOME! BEGIN HERE: This year we are doing my group coaching course together via this podcast! It's free and it only gets better as the year progresses.  In January we began with God at the center of our day and our home. We worked to build the habit of a morning prayer routine. I highly recommend the rosary. It's only about 20 minutes and you'll meditate on the whole life of Jesus. February is the month of decluttering. Saturday episodes have been added to focus on decluttering in the kitchen. Each month will have a different focus area and the Saturday episodes will help you focus on one small section of that room.  In March we decluttered your wardrobe. In April we are moving into budgeting for food. Our Saturday episodes will still be about decluttering. Our declutter focus area for April is your bedroom. In May we dreamed big! June brings us to one of the most useful topics in my group coaching course…meal planning. Ah, the feel of knowing exactly what's for dinner is the most stress-free feeling in the world! Our declutter focus area for June is Hallways/Landings. July is a much anticipated month of money/budgeting. Our Saturday episodes (otherwise known as the declutter episodes) will focus on decluttering TOYS! August is the month that brings it all together. Routines and Rhythms. Our declutter focus area for this month is your garage or shed. Give this first episode of 2026 a listen to hear where to begin: 316. Your 2026 Life Overhaul Plan: Faith, Clutter, Debt, Diet and More!  If you've never prayed a rosary or you want to see how you can incorporate it into active decluttering, here is the first episode of my rosary declutter series from last summer. 288. Summer Declutter Series Week Just getting started on your decluttering journey? Give this episode a listen before you begin: 322. Guidelines to Decluttering ***Are you so overwhelmed with clutter that you find yourself unable to make any decisions? Do you plan on decluttering only to find yourself standing in a room confused about where to start? Are you hoping motivation will strike and you'll get it all done in one weekend? If this sounds like you, let's work together. Book a one hour virtual coaching session via Zoom. Together we craft a decluttering plan and I walk you through the process. You'll complete much of the decluttering on your own time at your own pace. I just give you the roadmap and the accountability. Cost $77 per hour. Virtual Coaching Schedule   Not sure what you need? No problem! Book a complimentary 15 minute clarity call. We'll meet via Zoom and see if working with me would benefit you.  Email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com to schedule a time.   Looking for community of like-minded women? Join the private Facebook community here: Facebook Group Prefer to receive a weekly email with the monthly freebie like a group rosary, group declutter, or budget Q&As?  Join my mailing list here: Monthly Newsletter   For any other inquiries or guest appearances, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com    

Anika sat down with George Khachatryan to explore the evolving landscape of AI-driven marketing, personalization, and the massive trust gap currently sitting between brands and consumers. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: while 93% of marketing leaders believe AI helps them understand their customers, only 53% of consumers agree. George's unique journey—from earning a PhD in mathematics at Cornell and building an early ed-tech AI company to founding OfferFit and navigating its $325M acquisition by Braze—offered a practical look at how reinforcement learning and predictive data science are permanently replacing the manual grind of traditional A/B testing. In This Episode How a background in mathematics and early intelligent tutoring systems laid the groundwork for complex AI architectures. Stepping away from specialized tech to learn foundational company building through management consulting and operational transformations. Moving beyond rigid "Next Best Action" rules to autonomous reinforcement learning agents that experiment at the individual customer level. The strategic decision behind merging OfferFit with Braze in a $325M deal and why deep data science and engineering alignment matters. Why hidden bots, lack of transparency, and mismatched brand expectations are eroding consumer confidence. Blending predictive machine learning models (for timing and offers) with LLM agentic copy generation for maximum impact. Why students and early-career marketers must embrace AI literacy to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting job market. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: The math, the $325M exit, and the AI trust gap 02:00 From Cornell mathematics and early ed-tech to management consulting 04:18 The limitations of traditional "Next Best Action" and the birth of reinforcement learning 09:22 Real-world personalization: How brands like Yum Brands optimize customer engagement 12:39 The acquisition journey: Why OfferFit chose to integrate with Braze 16:53 The 93% vs. 53% problem: Why consumers feel misunderstood by brands 20:41 Hybrid AI systems: Stitching together LLM copywriting and statistical decisioning 23:33 The personal cost of a "Sydney is just a bot" moment: The importance of transparency 28:32 The reality of enterprise caution vs. consumer expectations 29:56 Agentic commerce and the future of bot-to-bot interactions 34:39 Managing negotiation bots and complex consumer retention scenarios 37:25 Generational divides: Gen Z's dual relationship with AI adoption and career anxiety 40:59 Lessons for founders: Aligning philosophical visions before a merger 43:35 Final thoughts: Embracing the historic and fascinating shift in marketing technology Key Insights & Takeaways Insight 1: Personalization Requires True One-to-One Experimentation Traditional marketing relies on segmenting audiences and applying rigid, rule-based logic. True optimization requires reinforcement learning agents that operate at the individual customer level, autonomously testing variables like messaging, timing, and offers to discover what drives incremental engagement. Insight 2: The Danger of Hidden Bots and Broken Trust Consumers do not mind interacting with AI or automated tools, but they expect transparency. When a brand masks an AI agent as a human—and fails to take responsibility for its actions—it creates a deep sense of betrayal that permanently damages customer loyalty. Insight 3: The Power of Hybrid AI Infrastructure The most effective marketing systems do not rely on a single flavor of AI. Combining statistical reinforcement learning (to determine when and what to communicate) with LLM agentic text generation (to personalize how it is phrased) yields performance lifts of over 100%. Insight 4: Shared Vision is the Anchor of Any Successful Acquisition For founders navigating a potential exit, technical integration is only half the battle. Long-term success relies on frank, open discussions about philosophical alignment, shared visions, and mutual risk mitigation before signing a deal. Insight 5: Enterprise Caution vs. Consumer Speed While marketers are often bogged down by internal alignment and slow decision-making processes, consumers are interacting with cutting-edge AI tools daily. Brands that fail to bridge this expectation gap risk becoming obsolete. Resources & Links Mentioned Braze 2026 Global Customer Engagement Review OfferFit Yum Brands & Home Security (Client case studies discussed in the episode) About George Khachatryan George Khachatryan is a mathematician, entrepreneur, and executive leader serving as the Head of OfferFit by Braze. Holding a PhD in mathematics from Cornell University, George previously co-founded the ed-tech pioneer Reasoning Mind and worked as an associate partner at McKinsey. He co-founded OfferFit, an AI decisioning engine that utilizes reinforcement learning to automate marketing experimentation, culminating in its acquisition by Braze in 2025 for $325 million. Connect with George LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-khachatryan/ Website: https://www.braze.com/ Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purpose can be inspiring, motivating, and meaningful... but it can also become pressure, obligation, or even something other people use to exploit our care. So after spending this month questioning purpose, I'm finally asking: What if purpose isn't something we find once and spend the rest of our lives following? What if purpose is something we practice? In this episode, I'm exploring a more nuanced way to think about purpose as something we create and understand through our behaviors, choices, goals, and everyday actions. Instead of asking only “What is my purpose?” I want us to start asking “What is this sense of purpose inviting me to do?” We're talking about how to audit your calendar for purpose, recognize the goals you're currently optimizing for, and determine whether the way you're actually spending your time reflects what you say matters most. Because you can flawlessly execute a goal and still realize that goal isn't aligned with the life you want to build. As August comes to a close and we step into that fresh-start energy of a new school year and fall routines, this is your invitation to get curious. What does your calendar say you value? What practices keep you connected to your purpose? And where might someone else's must be taking up space that belongs to something that matters more? Purpose doesn't have to be one perfect answer you uncover and carry forever. It can evolve as you do. Maybe the goal isn't to finally find your purpose. Maybe it's to keep practicing it. Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

This week on the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I'm sharing personal lessons from running a small business and exploring what it means to build a business that supports your life.I talk about aligning business goals with your values, protecting your mental health, practicing ethical accountability, and embracing the spiritual side of entrepreneurship while giving practical insights on negotiation, feedback, decision-making, and navigating external challenges while staying grounded in what matters most.Also mentioned in today's episode:00:10 Introduction to Hannah Cole's journey and insights01:48 Aligning goals with personal life and values04:04 Small business as a spiritual and ethical journey07:06 The importance of mental health and self-care10:07 Receiving and managing feedback effectively13:02 Negotiation strategies and contract clarity16:55 Understanding external forces like economic shifts20:04 The role of happiness and fulfillment in business23:08 Ethics and accountability in client relationships30:10 Building a sustainable and responsible business32:58 Upcoming offerings and closing thoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! Every review makes a difference by telling Apple or Spotify to show the Sunlight Tax podcast to new audiences.Episode Links:Join the 2-Day Business Setup Intensive WaitlistCheck out my program, Money BootcampGet my Tax Help on SubstackGet your FREE visual guide to tax deductionsOrder my book: Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You're Self-Employed Get full access to Taxes For Humans at sunlighttax.substack.com/subscribe

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

In this episode, Michael Hyatt shares how AI is transforming productivity and leadership, emphasizing the importance of working according to your design and becoming an AI architect to enhance capacity and fulfillment. Key Topics AI as a tool for productivity and fulfillment Training AI to work for you, not against you Using AI to analyze websites and improve conversions Personality assessments and the MAPS profile Aligning work with your natural wiring and passions The concept of the desire zone and drudgery zone Building startups with AI on a bootstrap budget The importance of working according to your design Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 00:31 Michael Hyatt's life philosophy and sabbatical practice 01:41 AI as a tool for increasing productivity and human flourishing 02:58 Training AI to handle routine tasks and email management 04:33 Using Claude AI for workflow automation and website optimization 06:57 Training AI to respond in your voice and style 08:55 AI's impact on team capacity and leadership 11:02 Displacement fears and the opportunity to become an AI user 11:58 Starting with AI: experimentation and startup opportunities 13:56 AI transforming business operations and outsourcing 16:02 Reflective thinking and AI analysis of websites 17:01 Creating and building websites with AI 18:52 AI in digital marketing and the newsletter offering 20:29 New project: The MAPS profile for personality assessment 22:00 Understanding yourself through AI-driven personality synthesis 24:02 Using personality insights to improve team dynamics 26:02 Working according to your design and the desire zone 28:04 Conclusion: working in your strength and fulfillment

In this episode, Lisa continues the deep work of intentional weight loss by expanding the conversation around anger, shame, rupture, repair, innocence, and internal safety. She revisits the previous episode's teaching on allowing anger without withdrawing love, showing how this becomes essential when you “blow past a boundary” or act out of alignment. She connects this to couples therapy, pets, children, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), illustrating how conflict is not a red flag; the absence of repair is. Lisa then explores the cultural conditioning around impact vs. intention, contrasting how society often punishes impact while internal healing requires honoring intention. She shares personal stories to show how innocence, intention, and misunderstood power shape self‑trust.Topics Include:Anger is AllowedShame SpiralsIFSSelf Trust[1:30] Lisa teaches that moments of anger or disappointment are inevitable, and the work is allowing those emotions without collapsing into shame. She describes how judging yourself after a misstep is like pouring gasoline on a fire, creating an unsafe internal environment that undermines long‑term goals. She frames tender self‑compassion as the stabilizing force that restores safety, connection, and alignment after moments of misalignment.[6:16] Lisa shows that both rigid diet‑culture judgment and anti‑diet avoidance bypass honest acknowledgment of tension, and she reframes conflict as a healthy part of self‑relationship. She uses practical analogies to normalize the coexistence of anger and love, teaching listeners to maintain connection with themselves while addressing the consequences of their actions.[11:09] Lisa teaches that every internal part is well‑intentioned and fundamentally good, echoing Dick Schwartz's IFS framework. She shows that approaching parts with curiosity rather than shame creates the internal safety required for real change, and she reframes intention as the key to collaboration.[20:36] Lisa shares how external judgment once framed her as unsafe to help others while recovering from disordered eating, and how she reclaimed trust by returning to her own benevolent intention. She illustrates how culture teaches people to fear their own power; the work is not eliminating that power but learning to channel it safely.[46:40] Lisa explains how pity masquerading as compassion or people‑pleasing masquerading as kindness can derail healing by imitating the real thing. She teaches that healing requires transformed consciousness, not the avoidance of behaviors that once accompanied shame.[49:01] Lisa warns against rejecting supportive behaviors just because they resemble past unhealthy patterns, emphasizing that the energy behind the action is what matters. She reframes the old diet‑culture mantra “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” into “nothing tastes as good as staying in alignment with myself feels.”[49:57] Lisa teaches that actions like eating a salad, skipping dessert, or tracking calories only gain meaning from the energy behind them. She shows how the same behavior can be self‑punishment rooted in shame or self‑care aligned with long‑term values.[53:42] Lisa explains that when she views her intention as good, she becomes someone she can work with; when she sees herself as guilty, she becomes someone she cannot trust.[1:04:50] Lisa explains that food noise exists on a spectrum and that true freedom is not the absence of thinking about food but the absence of fear around structure and accountability. She uses the near‑enemy lens to reveal how equating structure with dieting or accountability with shame blocks healing.⁠Join Us on Patreon!⁠ ⁠LISA IS NOW ACCEPTING: One-on-One Clients!⁠⁠⁠Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form ⁠⁠Email Lisa: ⁠⁠lisa@lisaschlosberg.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Out of the Cave Merch⁠⁠ - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10Lisa's Socials: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠

Something is ending with this eclipse. But the ending may not be the biggest story. The final eclipse of 2026 closes a two-year chapter—and arrives with a wild card. With Uranus disrupting the expected path, this week carries the potential for sudden revelations, unexpected openings, and course corrections that can change what comes next. You don’t need to see the whole path. The insight comes. The synchronicity lands. Something inside you knows. Get the hit. Take the step. Get the hit. Take the step. WANT TO WORK WITH THIS ECLIPSE? The ReWilding Your Destiny: Eclipse Journey was created to help you do more than understand what’s happening in the sky—to consciously work with what these eclipses are revealing, releasing, and opening in your life. Release what’s complete. Listen for what’s calling. Walk consciously into what’s next. Save 20% with code ECLIPSELOVE Begin the Eclipse Journey EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS • Why this Pisces Lunar Eclipse marks the completion of a profound two-year karmic chapter. • How Uranus, Hecate and the Nodes of Fate are accelerating your soul’s destiny path. • The hidden gifts buried beneath ancestral patterns, past-life wounds and shadow work. • How Mercury Cazimi helps you hear your intuition with extraordinary clarity. • Practical ways to work with this week’s astrology so you can release karma and embody your next chapter. ________ DESTINY TOOLKIT Eclipse Journey (20% off with code: ECLIPSELOVE) Release the karma. Reclaim your gifts. Open your destiny. This guided journey helps you access the unconscious patterns, ancestral stories and past-life fears that this eclipse is ready to liberate. Offer ends on the August 27 Eclipse. → Burn the Karma  FREE Birth Chart Masterclass Discover exactly where this eclipse is transforming your life. 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Send us Fan MailDiscover how the University of Rhode Island's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is fostering global peace through education, training, and community engagement. This episode explores the transformative power of nonviolence principles in conflict resolution, law enforcement, education, and societal development.Key Topics - What You'll Learn:The origins and evolution of the International Non-violence Summer Institute at URIThe three-tier certification process based on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s principlesHow nonviolence training enhances community policing and reduces violenceThe intersection of criminology, sociology, and nonviolence strategiesThe importance of introducing peace education at elementary and secondary levelsThe role of nonviolence in achieving global sustainability goalsThe cultural and geographical impact of Rhode Island on peace initiativesPractical conflict de-escalation techniques rooted in nonviolence principlesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to URI's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies01:01 - Thubten Tendar's journey and involvement since 200802:02 - The academic and practical scope of peace and nonviolence studies02:56 - How nonviolence spans different disciplines and levels04:06 - Overview of the three-level Kingian Non-violence certification05:36 - The impact of nonviolence training on leadership and community peace07:13 - Aligning nonviolence principles with global sustainability and societal goals08:47 - The importance of peace education in schools and community organizations10:19 - The intersection of nonviolence, law enforcement, and community safety11:36 - Understanding violence beyond physical acts and the role of forgiveness14:08 - Conflict levels and de-escalation techniques based on nonviolence principles15:16 - How Rhode Island's environment and community support peace initiatives16:35 - Closing remarks on fostering a culture of peace Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

What if everything we've been taught about wealth is backwards? In this deeply personal solo episode, Darin opens up about a subject he rarely discusses: money. After making millions of dollars, losing wealth more than once, trusting the wrong people, making bad investments, fighting lawsuits, and rebuilding again, Darin shares the lessons that completely transformed his relationship with money. He explores the conflicting money beliefs he inherited from his parents, why trusting someone's promises instead of their patterns cost him dearly, and why he now believes discernment should come before net worth. Darin also explains why money shouldn't be the destination but rather a tool for creation, contribution, and impact. From investing in himself and spending years building projects before they generated income to creating stronger financial structures and learning to protect what he creates, this episode is about redefining wealth beyond accumulation. Darin reveals why true abundance comes from aligning money with your purpose, vision, values, and the things you genuinely care about. What You'll Learn Why Darin believes most of what we're taught about wealth is backwards How trusting the wrong people cost him millions of dollars Why taking 100% responsibility helped him reclaim his financial power The conflicting money lessons Darin inherited from his mother and father Why money should be treated as a tool for creation rather than the destination What Darin means when he says wealth is a cycle of receiving and giving Why betting on yourself may be the most important investment you make How Darin invested years of time and money into projects before they became profitable Why discernment, alignment, and clear agreements matter more than chasing opportunities How to build wealth around a vision for your life rather than allowing money to define your identity Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:34 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:15 – Why Darin is finally talking about wealth 00:04:31 – Making millions, losing it, and learning from it 00:05:26 – Why everything we're taught about wealth may be backwards 00:05:52 – The fatal conveniences of modern money 00:06:27 – The danger of handing your financial power to "experts" 00:07:19 – How ignoring discernment cost Darin millions 00:07:52 – Trust the pattern, not the promise 00:08:18 – Taking 100% responsibility for financial mistakes 00:08:51 – The hidden belief that money will simply show up 00:09:32 – What if money could tell you how you're treating it? 00:10:22 – The two conflicting money lessons Darin learned growing up 00:10:49 – What his father taught him about earning and discipline 00:11:13 – How his mother's generosity created a conflicting belief 00:12:06 – Making money was easy. Keeping it wasn't. 00:12:33 – Combining discipline with an abundance mindset 00:13:32 – Making millions without respecting money 00:14:24 – The spiritual scam that cost Darin over $100,000 00:14:47 – Gold, investments, and deals that went wrong 00:15:36 – Why trust requires discernment 00:16:31 – Money is fuel, not the destination 00:17:26 – Wealth is receiving and giving, not accumulating 00:18:23 – Why Darin refuses to make money from things he doesn't believe in 00:19:19 – Aligning wealth with your purpose and vision 00:20:08 – The financial decision that changed everything: bet on yourself 00:20:18 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:22:05 – Stop giving your power away in partnerships 00:22:17 – How 15 years of superfood hunting created extraordinary value 00:23:10 – Why curiosity became Darin's real-world MBA 00:23:43 – Investing in the podcast years before it made money 00:24:53 – What Down to Earth taught Darin about ownership 00:26:11 – Betting on himself with The Roadmap to Happiness 00:27:09 – Turning childhood money patterns into strengths 00:27:34 – Getting serious about protecting wealth 00:28:29 – Respecting money as a tool for creation 00:28:52 – Build your discernment before your net worth 00:29:34 – Treat yourself as your first investment 00:29:59 – Practice wealth as a cycle 00:30:23 – Why money makes people behave differently 00:30:52 – Build the financial structure before you need it 00:31:20 – Why Darin's definition of wealth is different today 00:31:57 – Use money, respect it, receive it, and share it 00:32:24 – Create abundance around what you truly care about 00:32:54 – The principle Darin returns to every time he loses his way 00:33:18 – Final thoughts: what true wealth really means Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Money is not the destination. It's a powerful tool of creation. Build your discernment before you build your net worth, bet on yourself before handing your power to someone else's opportunity, and align your money with the things you genuinely care about. True wealth isn't a pile you accumulate—it's a cycle of receiving, creating, contributing, and giving in service of a vision that means something to you."

Did you know that identifying your personal core values can help you reinforce WHY you want to live an alcohol-free life and find more meaning and fulfillment in your choice? It's true. Values are your compass to a big, brave, beautiful life.  But sometimes we aren't even sure what we value, because our parents, culture and spouses tell us (directly or indirectly) what we should care about. So that's where core values work comes in. In this episode, we explore the topic of how to identify your personal core values and use them to reinforce your decision to live an alcohol-free life in a positive and meaningful way that sustains your sobriety over the long-term. Core values are fundamental beliefs that can guide our behavior and decision-making in life. They serve as a compass, giving us direction and helping us to prioritize what is truly important and meaningful in our lives. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/aligning-your-core-values-with-alcohol-free-life/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking  — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday 

Anika Jackson sat down with Mark Williams, founder of NUUX Design Studios, to explore why so many businesses keep UX design and marketing completely isolated—and how bridging that gap can make or break a brand. Streaming live from Madrid, Spain, Mark shared his unexpected journey from a pre-med neuroscience and psychology major to leading a remote design agency working with enterprise clients. The conversation offered a look into how founders can use modern AI workflows to bring ideas to life without massive budgets.   In This Episode   The Pre-Med Pivot: Why Mark walked away from the MCAT, research labs, and a medical track during lockdown to jump into advertising and UX design. The UX-Marketing Disconnect: Why sending traffic to a broken website (or designing a great website with no traffic strategy) kills conversions. Moving Beyond Blind Redesigns: Why looking at data, heat maps, and user sessions matters more than guessing solutions with AI. The Remote Agency Model: Managing a global team across time zones with a startup hustle mindset. AI-Native Workflows: Using tools like Claude Cowork, Motion, and voice dictation to automate tasks and build foundational design systems faster. The Imposter Syndrome Reality: Relying on the grounded support of friends and family when making massive life leaps.   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction: Building in parallel with modern AI tools 01:09 Meet Mark Williams from Madrid, Spain: Celebrating the World Cup energy 03:13 From Pre-Med Psychology and Neuroscience to UX Design 07:05 Why UX and Marketing need to talk to each other 08:35 Where enterprise teams and marketers get design wrong 10:48 Case study: Restructuring and improving conversion rates for auto insurance brands Amax and Alpha 13:16 Balancing the need for speed with foundational quality in an AI era 16:58 Taking the leap from agency employee to starting NUUX Design Studios in LA 18:44 Building a global, remote team based on capability over location 21:54 What small businesses and SMBs can learn from enterprise workflows 23:11 Mark's favorite AI tools: Claude Cowork, Motion, and voice dictation workflows 26:52 Design trends: Are we making a mistake skipping mid-fidelity wireframes? 29:11 Dealing with imposter syndrome and the support of family 32:37 Expanding NUUX Design Studios to compete with the industry giants 34:48 Maya Angelou, belonging, and finding your footing anywhere in the world   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: UX and Marketing Cannot Live in Isolation Mark points out a critical flaw in many companies: marketing teams send traffic to web experiences without checking if they work, while design teams focus purely on aesthetics without looking at the business goals. True conversion happens when both sectors communicate constantly. If your landing page experience is broken, all the ad spend in the world won't save it.   Insight 2: Data Tells You What Is Happening, Not Why Many teams see a drop in a metric and immediately prescribe a complex redesign or blindly prompt an AI tool for a new layout. Mark emphasizes that real optimization requires looking deeper at heat maps, user session recordings, and heuristics to understand user behavior before making targeted changes.   Insight 3: Leverage AI to Move Faster, But Keep the Foundation Founders today don't need massive budgets to bring ideas to life. By utilizing AI agents and workflows (like Claude Cowork or automated task planners), lean teams can move at lightning speed. However, for enterprise stability, building a strong, consistent brand design system once prevents fragmented, chaotic user experiences down the line.   Insight 4: Hiring for the Startup Hustle Mindset When running a remote, global agency, location doesn't matter nearly as much as execution. Mark looks for team members who share an entrepreneurial drive—people who take ownership, get the work done under any circumstance, and keep the client experience human, approachable, and deeply collaborative.   Insight 5: You Are More Capable Than You Think The barrier to entry for building a business or bringing a creative vision to life has never been lower. Armed with modern digital tools and the courage to take risks—whether moving across the country to LA or relocating abroad to Madrid—founders can parallel-track multiple projects and accomplish far more than previous generations could.   Resources & Links Mentioned NUUX Design Studios: Mark's UX and marketing agency (nuuxdesignstudios.com) Upwork: The platform where Mark initially sourced early global clients Claude & Claude Cowork: AI assistants used for workflow automation and content structuring Motion: AI-powered time-blocking tool for daily scheduling ClickUp: Project management tool used in Mark's daily automation stack ContentSquare & Hotjar: Tools for analyzing user sessions and heat maps Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown (featuring the Maya Angelou quote on belonging)   About Mark Williams Mark Williams is the founder of NUUX Design Studios, a remote design agency based out of Madrid, Spain. With a background in psychology and neuroscience from his pre-med days, Mark brings a deeply human-centric, analytical approach to user experience design, bridging the crucial gap between digital marketing and high-converting web interfaces. He manages a global team helping businesses optimize their digital ecosystems while living the digital nomad dream abroad.   Connect with Mark LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msijuadewilliams/ Company Website: nuuxstudios.com Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it really mean to be a faithful steward of money? In this episode of Michael Easley inContext, Michael Easley talks with Robin John, author of The Good Investor: How Your Work Can Confront Injustice, Love Your Neighbor, and Bring Healing to the World. Robin shares how witnessing poverty and injustice in India reshaped his understanding of wealth and led him toward faith-based investing. Together, Michael and Robin explore a biblical framework for how Christians earn, spend, give, and invest. If God owns it all, what does faithful stewardship look like? They discuss generosity, contentment, comparison, ethical investing, treating workers justly, starting to invest early, and the importance of understanding what your investments actually support. Chapters 00:00 — God Owns It All: We Are Stewards 01:38 — Robin John's Story and Calling 04:18 — Witnessing Poverty and Injustice 06:43 — Investing for the Common Good 08:05 — “I Am a Human Being Too” 10:30 — Christians, Business, and the Common Good 12:10 — A Biblical Framework for Generosity 14:34 — Make, Save, and Give Money Wisely 17:03 — Can Christians Enjoy Wealth? 19:17 — Contentment and “Enough” 23:08 — Why You Should Start Investing Early 25:23 — Connecting Giving to Its Impact 26:30 — What Are Your Investments Supporting? 28:05 — Faith-Based Investing and 401(k)s 31:00 — Why Investing Can Feel Complicated 32:29 — Ethical Questions in Healthcare Investing 35:16 — Business as an Engine of Blessing 37:30 — Seeing Work as an Act of Generosity 39:41 — Treating Workers Justly 42:06 — A Lesson From Working as a Valet 44:03 — Generosity and Christian Witness 45:22 — Doing Good Work for God's Glory 47:24 — Closing Thoughts Key Topics Covered • Biblical stewardship and ownership • Generosity and the common good • Contentment and comparison • Ethical and faith-based investing • How Christians should think about wealth • Treating employees and workers justly • Starting to invest early • Using work as an expression of generosity • Aligning financial decisions with biblical values Links Mentioned: The Good Investor by Robin John Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

On this episode, host Sima Vasa talks to Michael Ramlet, Co-Founder and CEO of Morning Consult. Michael shares how Morning Consult has scaled from a startup with a newsletter to a global leader in delivering real-time consumer insights used by central banks, hedge funds and Fortune 500 companies. He explains why owning the supply chain for data collection is critical to quality, how the industry must embrace cultural change, and the importance of connecting insights to financial outcomes. KEY TAKEAWAYS (03:31) Real-time data is essential for informing business decisions at the highest levels.(05:53) Controlling the supply chain of data collection leads to better quality and cost efficiencies.(10:42) Ownership of quality requires end-to-end accountability, not reliance on third parties.(14:04) Insights functions must connect their work directly to financial outcomes to stay relevant.(19:44) AI can democratize access to structured data, making insights more actionable across organizations.(21:29) The role of insights teams is evolving — those who don't adapt risk becoming obsolete.(25:32) Finance teams are emerging as key users of insights data alongside marketing and strategy.(30:32) Aligning company culture around intensity and accountability is key to sustaining growth in a fast-changing industry. Thanks for listening to the Data Gurus podcast, brought to you by Infinity Squared. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. RESOURCES MENTIONED Morning Consult Website #Analytics #MA #Data #Strategy #Innovation #Acquisitions #MRX #Restech

Are you praying for God's protection over your children,home, and school year? In this episode of Raising Kids on Your Knees, we unpack what it means to align your family under God's shield of protection through Scripture, prayer, trust, obedience, and spiritual parenting. Learn five biblical ways to position yourself and your children under God's covering,including powerful truths from Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 91, Deuteronomy 31:6, Exodus 14:14, Psalm 34:7, and Psalm 18:30.If you're a Christian mom longing to raise prayer-covered children, strengthen your faith, and lead your family with courage in uncertain times, this episode will encourage you to dwell daily with God and trust His Word in every season. Plus, discover how to receive weekly prayer sheets and devotions to help you pray intentionally over your children all year long.Ten Prayers That Will Transform the School Year Free DownloadJoin the Prayer TribeListen to Legacy - A Mom PodcastFlying Arrow Productions

Why do the same arguments keep happening? Why do certain people trigger us so deeply? And what if the biggest obstacle in our relationships isn't the other person... but the unconscious patterns we've carried for years? In this episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with Matt Castle, neurotransformational therapy practitioner and NLP life coach, for a powerful conversation on relationships, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Matt explains how emotional triggers are often unresolved patterns rather than problems created by other people.  Together, we explore how changing the meaning we assign to our emotions can completely transform the way we experience conflict, connection, and love. The conversation also dives into fear, judgement, nervous system regulation, personal values, and the importance of becoming someone who responds rather than reacts. Matt also shares his own personal journey, including navigating ongoing court proceedings, parenting challenges, and how those experiences shaped his mission to support men going through separation and major life transitions. Whether you're single, dating, married, separated, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand yourself and others on a much deeper level. In this episode: Why emotional triggers aren't your enemy The hidden patterns sabotaging relationships Responding instead of reacting How NLP can reshape emotional responses Fear, judgement and unconscious programming Aligning your values for stronger relationships Men's mental health after separation Parenting, resilience and personal growth Building emotional intelligence Creating healthier, more conscious relationships If you've ever wondered why the same relationship challenges keep showing up, this conversation may help you see them through a completely different lens. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are.  Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection  from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. RESOURCES:  Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izgJniAABDY Part I Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Hmu3Wwy4HbLCzCUUh49p?si=f5b90eeaa0984719 Connect With Matt Castle:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.castle.397 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.castle.397/ Website: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com Skool: https://www.skool.com/emotional-restoration-project-1981/about Retreat: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com/retreats Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor)  Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-    

New research from WARC finds that social and creator marketing – for all its speed and cultural relevance – hits three structural ceilings that no amount of additional content or paid media can break through alone. Tackling these ceilings is key to sustained growth. Rob Brittain and Rica Facundo join WARC's Biprorshee Das to discuss Pace Principle 2.0, WARC's latest research on marketing effectiveness from Asia. Guests: Rob Brittain, Marketing Effectiveness Consultant and co-author of Pace Principle 2.0 Rica Facundo, Managing Editor - APAC, WARC and co-author of Pace Principle 2.0 Biprorshee Das, India Editor, WARC Chapters: [00:00] Introduction: WARC's Pace Principle 2.0 research [02:39] What is a “social sprint”? [04:16] Content virality is an outcome, not a growth strategy [06:30] What is the difference between social strategy and emotional strategy? [09:35] Why do broad emotional strategies outperform social? [12:21] How should brands choose between micro creators and celebrity influencers? [16:28] The three ceilings of social media (platform, cultural, self-sustaining) [19:17] Aligning target market and creative strategy boosts effectiveness by 70 percent [23:03] Moving from “always on” content to always relevant [25:32] Social and creator campaign measurement [29:42] Key Pace Principle 2.0 recommendations for marketing leaders For 40 years, WARC has been providing the marketing industry with rigorous, unbiased evidence and expert effectiveness guidance. The WARC Podcast publishes a new episode every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe to The WARC Podcast here: https://www.warc.com/en/warc-podcastsSign up to daily WARC News for free: https://www.warc.com/en/latestBook a demo: https://www.warc.com/en/subscribe

How Values Drive Company Culture and Customer Satisfaction    Shep interviews Paul Ingram, Kravis Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and author of What Do You Really Stand For?. He discusses how aligned organizational values create a stronger company culture, improves employee retention, and ultimately enhances the customer experience.    This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:      How does aligning corporate values with personal values improve customer experience?  Why is value alignment critical for increasing employee retention and engagement?   How do a company's core values influence customer buying decisions and brand loyalty?   What role do leaders play in modeling and sustaining an authentic company culture?   How does hiring for shared values impact culture and workplace satisfaction?   Top Takeaways:      Companies whose values are aligned with leadership, employees, and customers create a smoother, stronger connection.     An organization's culture reflects the values of the employees who make it up. When employees work in an environment that shares the same values that they have, they are more motivated and collaborative. The organization becomes a "destination employment," where they are excited to show up every day and are happy to stay long-term.   For company values to be authentic and effective, leaders must personally demonstrate and model them. Their voice is much more amplified as employees look up to them. If there's a disconnect between what is articulated at the top and leadership's actions, employees become disengaged, and it shows in how they interact with customers.    Customers are more likely to buy from brands that embody values similar to their own. When a company authentically represents what matters to its customers, it influences their purchasing decisions and long-term support.    Research shows that employees deeply aligned with company values require a 40% salary increase to leave their jobs. Hiring for values rather than just skill nurtures a culture where people want to stay and contribute.    Culture is a collective product of everyone's values and beliefs. While you can guide culture and select people who share your principles, authentic values cannot be forced onto employees.   By encouraging people to share what makes them distinct, companies create a culture where employees feel seen, fulfilled, and invested in the team's success.    Keeping reminders of personal values accessible, whether it is written in a notecard or printed on a mug, can help you ground your actions and weigh your decisions against what truly matters to you.    Plus, Shep and Paul discuss the importance of shared values in different industries like music and sports. Tune in!    Quote:     "Any two entities interact more smoothly and more productively if their values are aligned."    About:      Paul Ingram is the Kravis Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and the author of What Do You Really Stand For?  a book focused on helping individuals and organizations identify and align their core values.    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

Automation and AI have flooded the sales and marketing side of the market, and Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer at Steel Patriot Partners, says the security leaders on the receiving end were already past capacity. The pitch tends to lead with the product rather than the problem. So many CISOs have stopped taking direct sales calls and started asking a different question: what VAR do you work with, and who can I buy you through? That routing puts weight back on partners who know where a program has been and how to move it forward. Parisi describes a partner meeting during the week with RegScale and Wiz, with Steel Patriot Partners in the services role, and the recognition that the company is moving toward systems integration with engineering at the center. Software providers can supply the product. Aligning and configuring it against a specific set of business expectations is a different job. What happens when that job has no owner? Tools get bought and the return never shows up. Parisi sees organizations spending on best of breed and failing to recognize ROI because the tools are not being used or configured against the business objective. The correction is engineering work rather than another purchase. One client was told by its board to cut a significant portion of the IT and information security budget. Steel Patriot Partners looked for overlap, found three tools accomplishing the same business outcome, met the number, and exceeded it on cost savings. Parisi attributes the underlying problem to years of deferred maintenance on the stack, from teams with the appetite to buy tools and without the time to configure them. He expects the consolidation the cloud market saw a decade ago to reach cybersecurity tooling and GRC, and puts a number on it: 48 main GRC providers today, roughly five within five years. Good enough, configured appropriately, beats best of breed sitting idle. For CISOs building the next budget cycle, Parisi recommends bringing the sourcing closer in. Go to your anchor partners, ask what they are running next year and what worked this year, and skip the attempt to talk to everybody. Steel Patriot Partners co-founder Jason Ford has a line that fits alongside it. Have an open mind. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUEST Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer, Steel Patriot Partners LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-parisi-4009b2261/ RESOURCES Black Hat USA 2026 event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2026-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegas Steel Patriot Partners: https://www.steelpatriotpartners.com Steel Patriot Partners at Black Hat USA 2026: https://www.steelpatriotpartners.com/events/black-hat-usa-2026 Steel Patriot Partners Insights: https://resources.steelpatriotpartners.com Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight ▶︎ Get your own Brand Briefing at an upcoming event: https://www.studioc60.com/buy-brand-briefings KEYWORDS michael parisi, steel patriot partners, sean martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, black hat usa 2026, ciso budget, channel partners, var, systems integrator, grc consolidation, security tool sprawl, licensing costs, roi, configuration, compliance, cybersecurity engineering, regscale, wiz Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When our body, our antennae system, is compromised, we give it our attention. Aligning this attention with our emotional and spiritual healing, together with the physical healing, opens an opportunity for expanded and quickened healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employee ownership is gaining momentum as a powerful strategy to align business success with employee wellbeing and community resilience. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, BMO's Chief Sustainability Officer, sits down with Leah Turnbull, Managing Director and National ESOP Practice Lead at BMO, to explore how employee ownership structures—such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in the U.S. and Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in Canada—are transforming the way companies think about growth, succession, and sustainability.  They discuss why employee ownership is increasingly relevant amid a wave of retiring business owners, how it can help close the wealth gap by expanding access to equity, and why it offers a compelling alternative to traditional sale options.

In this episode of Conscious Living Podcast, I'm joined by Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation, leadership strategist, and international speaker, to explore his powerful concept of Mind Congruency—and how aligning our conscious and subconscious minds can create profound personal, professional, physical, and spiritual transformation.Here's what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. Understanding the difference between spirituality and religion 2. How psychology and spirituality work together in healing 3. Moving beyond fundamentalism toward conscious spirituality 4. Learning to separate yourself from your thoughts and ego 5. Embracing an evolutionary, integrated approach to spiritual growthAt the heart of this conversation is what Conscious Living is all about: the more conscious we become, the more freedom we have to create our lives intentionally.

In this special milestone episode, we turn the tables on our very own host, Gary Gamp. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of  Smart/Tasking —the boutique business consultancy Gary co-founded with Niall Anderson—George Clode sits down with both co-founders to dissect what it really takes to build an enduring B2B business.Gary and Niall pull back the curtain on their decade-long journey. They discuss how they broke the traditional consulting model by focusing on execution and outcomes rather than just giving advice, how they have kept their co-founder relationship strong over a 25-year working history, and the tough business pivots they had to make along the way.From the realities of "active" consulting to navigating a massive post-COVID restructure, this episode is a raw, practical masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience. Plus, Gary and Niall share the three core pillars required to survive ten years of market changes, and explain why the rise of AI means we must focus on "assistive intelligence" rather than complete automation.Key takeaways from this episode:Outcome Over Activity: Customers don't buy features; they buy results. Building a lasting business means being ruthlessly obsessed with delivering the ultimate outcome, rather than just tracking hours or compiling reports.The Power of Reflective Learning: Those who are reflective learn faster. To survive market shifts, a business must constantly look back at what went well, what could be improved, and make proactive, conscious decisions to pivot.Aligning the Value Stack: A successful partnership or team relies on shared values. You must be prepared to challenge one another without taking it personally, and be selective enough to walk away from clients or associates who don't fit your core culture.AI as an Assistive Motor: Don't treat AI as a magic bullet. Fix your data and process foundations first, then use AI as "assistive intelligence" to automate the mundane so your people can focus on human-centric strategy and relationship building.Send us Fan MailLinks & references: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygampGeorge Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclodeGary's new book, Career Catalyst - available online now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Career-Catalyst-Secret-Skills-School-ebook/dp/B0DFYVG6XY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Austin shares his thoughts on job happiness and how to ensure that you're the happiest you can be!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What really matters with job happiness[0:53] - Be more specific[1:56] - Why some people hate a job and some people love it[3:20] - Think about & write down your values[4:20] - Wanna be happy? Do this homeworkResources Mentioned In Today's Episode:Post: What Should I Do With my LifeWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Integrity Under Pressure by Autumn Dickson Job is a profound biblical exploration of faith and loyalty to God. Job loved the Lord, and he stayed true to Him. In the midst of great tribulation as well as riches, Job kept himself close to the Lord. Here is a verse that tells us a bit about Job. Job 2:3 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. By this point in time, Job has lost all of his property and riches. Worse than that, he has also lost his children. Despite this being the case, Job remained an upright man. There is one phrase in particular that I want to talk about, namely, “he holdeth fast his integrity.” What does it really mean to have the Christlike attribute of integrity? The more I try to write about integrity, the more difficult it becomes. Integrity is a mixture of things. Preach My Gospel gives us a great definition that I want to paraphrase. Integrity is when you love God and stay true to Him because of that love. Integrity means that you know there are absolute truths and you align your life with those absolute truths no matter what comes along. It includes deep honesty, and what you choose to do when you're alone is a good measure of your integrity. In order to develop integrity, you need two ingredients: a knowledge of absolute truth and then alignment with that knowledge. Ingredient one: a knowledge of absolute truth. There are different types of integrity. There is a general sense of integrity where you hold fast to your principles, and then there is a religious integrity where you hold fast to God's principles. It doesn't matter how much general integrity you have if your principles are weak. Creating a house entirely made of straw may be consistent. It may be honest in the sense that you're not pretending your house is anything other than what it is, but at the end of the day, it's still straw. It won't be able to withstand load or protect you. We have to start with strong principles, God's principles, in order to build something that will protect us and stand strong under the weight of adversity. It is worth starting with the right materials if you're going to build something. Starting with the right materials means understanding reality. If you understand that you're a child of God and that there is an eternity waiting for you on the other side, it's (hopefully) going to change your choices. Ingredient two: aligning with that knowledge. You would think that if you've got a solid foundation of truth, you would want to stay true to it. You would assume that if you could see that there are eternal realities, you would see the long game and hold on. Unfortunately, it's simply not always true. For example, King Zedekiah knew Jeremiah was a prophet. He protected and consulted Jeremiah. He even admits that he believes Jeremiah, and yet, he ignored Jeremiah's warnings. He didn't align himself with the truth that he knew, and tragedy struck because of it. In the face of fear and rejection, Zedekiah crumbled. And because he crumbled, his kingdom fell and the Jews were scattered. So in order to reach integrity (the ability to withstand pressure), we need knowledge of truth and we have to align ourselves with that truth. It's not enough to have one ingredient or the other; they have to come together in order to stand strong. Action without knowledge of eternal realities stops when pressure builds. Knowledge without aligning yourself is moot; it doesn't affect you or save you or bring you joy. I'm going to make up a ridiculous parable, but it teaches my point. A stranger comes to you, sets down a stool, and convinces you to step onto it. The stranger warns you that if you get down, you'll die. It's easy enough to stay standing on the stool for a little while, but then your legs get tired. You need to go to the bathroom. You're hungry and cold. Why on earth are you standing on a stool because a stranger told you to do so? Now imagine someone you deeply love and trust doing the same exercise. They warn you. You know they have your best interest at heart. You trust their wisdom and knowledge of reality. Despite mounting discomfort, you choose to hold on because you trust your loved one. Integrity is what you find when you keep standing on the stool even when it's difficult. It's a mixture of trust in eternal principles and resilience. And then there is the happy ending. Job is blessed with even more than he had previously. Even beyond the physical blessings, Job comes out a stronger man with a deeper appreciation of salvation and heaven. Integrity allowed him to conquer and come through on the other side. Recap. Ingredient one. Knowledge of God and eternal principles. Integrity is powerful because it takes our acts of faith and turns them meaningful. No longer are we reading scriptures because a stranger asked us to. We read them to get closer to our Father in Heaven. And because we know Him, we seek Him out in times of trouble and need. Rather than turning our back on Him in anger, we find all the solace we need. It helps us to escape bitterness. Ingredient two. Aligning ourselves with that knowledge. Resilience gives us personal power as we grow into what our Father would have us become. It forges strength of character. We come out refined on the other end, seeing more clearly and that much more convinced of the truthfulness of gospel principles. Integrity is powerful. It makes the gospel pathway worth it. We can see the blessings, and we stay on track to receive them. I testify that Heavenly Father is seeking to teach you truth. He wants you to see things as they are, and He wants you to choose to change your life according to that truth so you can experience the same joy He has experienced. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

The Leadership Alignment Paradigm: Bridging Mindset and Strategy to Eliminate Founder Self-Sabotage with Bridget HomIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Bridget Hom, the Founder and CEO of Bridge to Freedom, to examine the silent operational friction that emerges when an executive's internal mindset disconnects from their outward corporate strategy. Bridget, a premier leadership coach, author of Stuck on Ready, and specialist in faith-infused mindset mastery, details how high-performing CEOs routinely suffer from decision fatigue, self-sabotage, and communication paralysis. This conversation provides an essential, actionable guide for founders, corporate leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to master self-leadership, delegate non-essential cognitive tasks, and align their core values to build an authentic, high-impact business ecosystem.The Architecture of Self-Leadership: Eliminating Mental Friction and Monetizing InfluenceThe most significant bottleneck holding back a seasoned executive from scaling their authority is rarely a lack of information, but rather an inability to convert strategic knowledge into consistent daily execution. Bridget Hom explains that when leaders fail to address internal doubts and subconscious self-sabotage, they default to busywork that drains their bandwidth and stalls revenue growth. To break through this paralysis, executives must implement structured mental reset habits, such as the "Two-Minute Brain Dump," to externalize mental clutter and regain immediate focus. By regularly clearing internal noise and systematically isolating the top three daily activities that directly monetize influence and serve people, business owners can redirect their energy away from reactive firefighting toward high-value strategic growth.Transitioning a founder out of day-to-day operational strain demands an intentional expansion of delegation that moves past traditional human resource hiring. Through "Desirability Delegation," leaders learn to systematically offload energy-draining tasks across three distinct pillars: offloading ideas to paper, transferring repetitive workflows to automated processes, and delegating specialized operational duties to qualified people. When CEOs feel stuck or resistant to this transition, utilizing diagnostic exercises like the "Five Whys" allows them to uncover the root fears—such as fear of failure or loss of control—that quietly drive self-sabotaging behavior. Uncovering these underlying triggers enables executives to "hire and fire" their internal mental dialogue, replacing unhelpful self-criticism with decisive, coach-minded leadership.Furthermore, sustaining long-term enterprise growth requires corporate leaders to integrate authentic values and intentional self-regulation into their organizational culture. Leading with transparency and moral clarity fosters psychological safety across management tiers, empowering team members to operate with genuine autonomy and purpose. By mastering the core pillars of self-leadership—self-awareness, self-regulation, intentionality, and empowerment—executives build an authentic personal brand that naturally resonates with high-value clients and strategic partners. When internal mindset alignment, disciplined task delegation, and authentic executive messaging are synthesized into a single operational architecture, a business leader successfully eliminates personal bottlenecks, amplifies their market presence, and predictably expands enterprise valuation.About Bridget HomBridget Hom is the Founder and CEO of Bridge to Freedom, an author, keynote speaker, and an expert business leadership coach. Drawing from a diverse background spanning faith-based leadership, recovery community organizing, and executive performance coaching, Bridget specializes in helping C-suite executives and entrepreneurs overcome self-sabotage. She is the author of Stuck on Ready, delivering structured mind-shift frameworks and practical growth playbooks that empower business leaders to align their internal beliefs with high-yield business strategies.About Bridge to FreedomBridge to Freedom is an elite executive coaching consultancy and leadership development agency engineered to help CEOs, founders, and business owners bridge the gap between mindset and strategy. The firm specializes in delivering custom executive coaching programs, self-leadership workshops, delegation systems design, and authentic brand messaging frameworks. Through structured mindset audits and practical accountability playbooks, Bridge to Freedom enables business leaders to eliminate cognitive overwhelm, monetize their market influence, and achieve sustainable enterprise growth.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBridge to Freedom Official Website: bridgetofreedomcoaching.comBridget Hom on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bridget-homKey Episode HighlightsThe Two-Minute Brain Dump Protocol: Externalizing mental clutter in a rapid two-minute exercise to clear cognitive bandwidth and restore sharp executive focus.Profit and People Prioritization: Identifying and executing the top three daily tasks that directly generate revenue and deepen client relationships.The Desirability Delegation Framework: Offloading energy-draining tasks to paper, automated software processes, or qualified team members.Root-Cause Discovery via the Five Whys: Uncovering the hidden fears and core beliefs driving executive procrastination and self-sabotage.Managing the Internal Mental Team: Consciously choosing which internal perspectives to empower while dismissing unhelpful self-criticism during high-stakes decision-making.ConclusionThe conversation with Bridget Hom reinforces that achieving sustainable business acceleration requires an intentional alignment of internal mindset and outward operational strategy. By standardizing daily mental resets, mastering non-human and human delegation, and leading with radical authenticity, business leaders can transform an overwhelming executive role into a highly structured, self-sustaining growth engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Jobs aren't changing once every few years anymore. They're evolving constantly.  Skills are shifting, AI is reshaping roles, and organizations are redefining jobs faster than traditional job architectures can keep up. At the same time, Talent Acquisition and Compensation teams often evaluate talent through different lenses. Recruiters are responding to hiring realities and candidate expectations, while Compensation is balancing market data, internal equity, and long-term pay strategy.  In this episode, we explore how these two functions can stop speaking different languages and start working from the same playbook. We'll discuss what alignment looks like in practice, how organizations can create a shared understanding of talent and market value, and why stronger collaboration leads to better hiring decisions and more sustainable compensation strategies.     Host:  Ruth Thomas – Chief Compensation Strategist, Payscale     Guests:   Danielle DuBois – Director of Global Rewards, HR Technology, HR Operations & Talent Acquisition, American Dairy Queen Corporation   Michelle Antonsen – Talent Acquisition Leader, American Dairy Queen Corporation   Join us for our upcoming live events to get your questions answered in real time by compensation experts and earn HRCI and SHRM recertification credits: https://www.payscale.com/events

EP406: You Can Trust That Things Are Aligning for YouIn this quiet moment, we explore the invisible work of alignment — how the delays, detours, and disappointments in your life are not roadblocks but redirections. Like a river flowing around boulders, your path is still moving toward the sea, even when it doesn't feel like it.Today's Affirmations:• I trust that things are working out for me, even when I can't see how.• I release the need to control every outcome.• I am patient with my own journey.• I believe that what is meant for me will find me.• I am open to unexpected blessings.Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome & Breathing01:00 — When Nothing Goes According to Plan03:00 — The River and the Boulder05:30 — Guided Breathing: Trust06:30 — Affirmations07:00 — Closing & Network Shoutouts#YourQuietMoment #SelfCompassion #TrustTheProcess #Alignment #Breathwork #Affirmations #HustleStudiosDISCLAIMER

We often hide behind external personas while carrying heavy internal struggles. Learn how bringing an authentic tone to your conversations helps others open up, break down barriers, and build genuine human connection.FULL EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Life can be difficult—family illness, career transitions, aging, and internal insecurities leave many of us carrying heavy burdens in silence. But when we interact with others, why do we default to superficial pleasantries instead of our real voice?In this episode of The Soul of Innovation, host Thomas Anglero shares a personal story from a walk in the woods that transformed a heavy moment into a deep, healing conversation. Discover how tone matching—and holding space with your own authentic voice—serves as a catalyst for trust, emotional relief, and meaningful relationships.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Why we hide behind external personas rather than speaking our internal truth.The psychology of tone matching in personal relationships and high-stakes settings like job interviews.How leading with emotional authenticity creates safe spaces for others to share grief and anxiety.How to align the voice inside your head with the voice you present to the world.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The silent internal weight we all carry0:45 - A chance encounter in the woods1:30 - Breaking through superficial pleasantries2:25 - The power of tone matching in human connection3:35 - Aligning your inner voice with your outer world4:20 - You are not alone: Spreading beauty and lightSubscribe to The Soul of Innovation to receive weekly episodes on personal growth, mindset, and authentic living. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.Thomas Anglero's website: https://Anglero.com#SoulOfInnovation #ThomasAnglero #AuthenticConnection

The August Eclipse Season is officially here… and it’s asking one question. Who are you becoming? Join Sabrina and world-renowned astrologer Debra Silverman for a deep dive into the powerful Leo and Pisces eclipses. We explore how to reclaim your soul-self, navigate the “renaissance” of our time, and why your self-esteem is the “flag in the ground” that changes everything. JOIN THE ECLIPSE JOURNEY Walk your destiny line, drop karmic baggage, and open to your future potential. Eclipse Journey Use Code: ECLIPSELOVE (Saves you 20%!) In this episode, we discuss: • The Leo Stellium: Why this eclipse is an inside job for your self-esteem. • The “Basket” & Renaissance: How we are rewriting the nature of reality. • Sabrina's Initiation: A raw look at the five-week fever that dismantled everything. • The Power of Faith: Navigating the Pisces eclipse square Uranus on August 27th. • Becoming a Wisdom Keeper: What it truly means to be an elder in today's world. ______ About Debra Silverman Debra Silverman is an internationally respected astrologer, author, clinical psychologist, and founder of Applied Astrology. For more than four decades she has helped thousands of people understand themselves through practical, psychologically grounded astrology. _______ Debra Silverman’s Offerings Mentioned Book: The Missing Element (Finding your elemental balance) Book: I Don't Believe in Astrology (For the skeptics and the seekers) Debra Silverman Applied Astrology School Enrollment opens only twice each year. August 14 – September 7 → Sign up here   Free Astrology Immersion Join Debra’s annual live immersion featuring chart readings, meditation, and practical astrology teachings. August 17 – August 21 → Details here   _____ Listen to “August Eclipses: What Nobody Tells You | Debra Silverman“ podcast here… Topics Explored in “August Eclipses: What Nobody Tells You | Debra Silverman” podcast: (Times based off audio version) Chapters (00:00) – 0:00 – The Massive Turning Point of August 2026 (05:06) – Debra Silverman on the 2026 Astrological Shift (09:33) – Understanding the August “Wormhole” Energy (14:11) – The One Decision That Changes Everything (18:56) – Navigating the Leo and Aquarius Axis (23:36) – Breaking Free from “Lone Wolf” Patterns (29:01) – Managing Intensity and Avoiding Burnout (34:26) – The Science vs. The Soul of Eclipse Season (40:11) – Aligning with Your Highest Evolutionary Path (45:41) – Predictions for the Final Quarter of 2026 (50:36) – ReWilding Practices for High-Frequency Transits (55:31) – Final Insights and Wisdom from Debra Silverman You can leave a comment or question for Sabrina on the YouTube version of this episode. Listen to after “August Eclipses: What Nobody Tells You | Debra Silverman“: August 3–9: The Week That Resets Your Destiny The Crucible Week That Changes Who You Are DANGEROUS OLD WOMAN: Rediscovering the Wild Woman Archetype that Sets You Free STAY CONNECTED ReWilding Weekly (free, embodied astrology)  IG  Website  Disclaimer: Educational/spiritual perspectives; not medical/mental-health advice. #2025Shift #NewHuman #SpiritualAwakening Welcome to ReWilding with Sabrina Lynn & ReWilding for Women! A gifted facilitator of revolutionary inner work and the world's leading archetypal embodiment expert, Sabrina Lynn is the creator of the groundbreaking ReWilding Way and founder of ReWilding For Women. Sabrina has led more than 100,000 people through programs based on the ReWilding Way, a modality of healing and awakening that strips away the false, the deep wounds from early life, and the fears that hold people back, to reveal their true and unique soul light and help them build their innate capacity to shine it in the world. Her work includes in-person retreats and events, the monthly ReWilding Membership, Living Close to the Bone, Priest/ess Trainings, Mystery Schools, the ReWilding with the Archetypes, and the wildly popular 6 Faces of the Feminine workshop series. Welcome to ReWilding! The post 395 – August Eclipses: What Nobody Tells You | Debra Silverman appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Wayne Pommen, Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm and founder of PayBright, Canada's first e-commerce buy now, pay later platform. Wayne shares his unlikely journey from competitive rowing, including the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, to a PhD in international relations, Bain Consulting, and private equity at TorQuest, where a failed deal set him on the path to building a fintech unicorn.Wayne pulls back the curtain on PayBright's early days, from spinning out a tiny 5-person division called HealthSmart Financial Services to pivoting into e-commerce and landing Casper and Endy as launch partners. He offers a practical breakdown of running a successful M&A process, sharing the dos and don'ts that led to Affirm's acquisition of PayBright in 2020.Now a senior executive at a public fintech giant, Wayne reflects on what he's learned from working alongside Max Levchin, why Affirm refuses to charge late fees or deferred interest, and how AI is transforming everything from underwriting to go-to-market. He also shares his views on agentic commerce, the Canadian consumer credit landscape, and why “don't quit” is his favorite life lesson.Whether you're a founder navigating a pivot, an operator scaling through acquisition, or just curious about the future of payments and AI, Wayne Pommen delivers the kind of straight talk that comes from building and scaling one of Canada's most successful fintech stories.–A big thanks to our sponsor, Moomoo CanadaThis is the kind of tooling that used to live on a Bloomberg terminal, but now it is on your phone, just a few taps away. They offer real-time data, full options chains, and an AI assistant that actually explains trading strategies.Moomoo is the perfect place for people who want to take their money seriously. Open an account today at moomoo.caFrom Cambridge to Bain to Private Equity (03:10)* The Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, a broken wrist, and a comeback story* Why he chose Bain over academia and how consulting shaped his career* Joining TorQuest and zeroing in on non-bank financial servicesFinding the Kernel: HealthSmart Financial Services (05:18)* The summer of 2013, losing a deal but falling in love with the point-of-sale lending model* Why banks ignored this niche and how technology was changing the game* Spinning out a tiny five-person division with no CEOThe Pivot to E-Commerce (10:14)* Doubling the health business in 2016 and realizing it would take forever* The epiphany: Canada had no point-of-sale financing for e-commerce* Mapping out the user experience over Christmas 2016 and pre-selling Casper and EndyBuilding PayBright: Scrappy, Fast, and Capital Efficient (15:00)* Running a “double-headed monster,” healthcare and e-commerce side by side* Advice for founders navigating platform shifts, from legacy platforms to AI-native products* The economics of buy now, pay later, merchant fees, interest rates, and cost of riskThe Affirm Acquisition (21:02)* Growing annual loan volume from $6 million to $220 million in five years* The COVID boom and inbound interest from Klarna, RBC, TD, and Affirm* Running a mini process, dos and don'ts for foundersStaying On: Becoming CRO at Affirm (27:34)* Why he stayed past the earnout and has now been there for more than three years* Lessons from Max Levchin and the “dog on a bone” approach to going deeper* How to stay focused across multiple products and jurisdictionsAgentic Commerce and the Future of Shopping (33:09)* What agentic commerce really means and what it doesn't* Why agents will read the fine print and guide consumers to better choices* The partnerships with Google, Stripe, and ShopifyBanning Deferred Interest and Late Fees (36:04)* Why deferred interest is “borderline abusive” and hard to defend* Affirm's no-late-fee, no-compounding, transaction-level underwriting model* Aligning lender and consumer interests, the Max Levchin insightFrom Private to Public: Lessons in Discipline (40:32)* How being public forces discipline without over-dictating the quarter* Advice for CROs on timing the public markets* Why Stripe staying private proves there's no one-size-fits-all pathAI at Affirm: Supercharging Revenue and Underwriting (44:11)* The proliferation of AI tools internally and the excitement of experimentation* How transformer-based models are improving underwriting* The future of work, querying Slack for tribal knowledge in secondsAbout Wayne PommenWayne Pommen is Chief Revenue Officer at Affirm, where he oversees the company's revenue-generating teams and products. He joined Affirm in January 2021 through its acquisition of PayBright, Canada's leading buy now, pay later provider, which he founded and led as President and CEO starting in 2015, growing it from 5 to 250 employees with retail partners including Apple, Hudson's Bay, Wayfair, Samsung, and Sephora. Before PayBright, Wayne was a Principal at TorQuest Partners and a consultant at Bain & Company. A former competitive rower for Canada's national team, he holds a degree from Harvard and a PhD from Cambridge.Connect with Wayne Pommen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-pommen-8844021/Visit Affirm's website: https://www.affirm.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Building an effective run game takes more than calling plays—it requires a practice plan that develops players step by step. In this episode, Joe Daniel and Daniel Chamberlain explain how to structure group run periods that bridge the gap between individual drills and full team sessions, helping coaches reinforce key techniques without overwhelming players. You'll learn how to organize half-line, 9-on-9, inside run, and outside run periods, keep every drill aligned with your weekly practice focus, and script meaningful reps that translate directly to Friday night performance. Whether you're refining your practice schedule or looking to get more from every run period, this episode provides practical coaching strategies you can implement immediately. 5:31 — Progressing from one-on-one drills to live group run reps   9:47 — Chaining one-on-one games into a linebacker's full run fit   14:27 — Using half line periods to organize run drills   17:12 — Bird Walk drill for teaching run blocking landmarks   22:20 — Half line limitations and the eight-man football comparison   29:22 — Scripting group run periods with a play list   32:51 — Organizing nine v nine run periods   35:19 — Nine v nine practice plan progression and seven play scripting   47:35 — Coordinating weekly practice focus across position groups   50:49 — Aligning gap and zone scheme focus days with opponent tendencies Building Better Group Run Periods 1. Master the One on One Game Understand how every successful group period begins with individual skills. Learn how to build drills that teach specific football problems before combining them into larger practice periods. LISTEN: Individual Drill Periods for Skill Development https://www.joedanielfootball.com/blog/indy 2. Build Drills That Transfer to Game Day Learn how to create drills that solve real game problems, progress naturally into group work, and reinforce the habits your players need during live football. READ: Complete Guide to Coaching Football Drills that Win Games https://www.joedanielfootball.com/blog/coaching-football-drills 3. Organize Your Practice Around a Single Focus Learn how to structure every practice period around one coaching objective so your individual drills, group periods, and team sessions all reinforce the same skill. DOWNLOAD: Perfect Practice Plan Template https://www.joedanielfootball.com/practice 4. Script Group Run Periods with Purpose Learn how to organize 9 on 9, half line, inside run, and outside run periods around the specific run concepts your team needs to improve, instead of running random plays. LISTEN: 90 Minutes Means 90 Minutes: How to Make the Practice Plan Work https://www.joedanielfootball.com/blog/90-minute-football-practice-plan-tips 5. Build Your Run Game Through Repetition Learn how to organize your core run concepts so players repeatedly see the same blocking schemes, timing, and reads throughout practice. LISTEN: How to Design Run Plays That Get Big Yards https://www.joedanielfootball.com/blog/design-run-plays-big-yards 6. Connect Individual Skills to Defensive Execution Learn how to carry individual techniques like key reads, block destruction, and run fits into group periods so defenders execute confidently during team sessions. LISTEN: Build Your System Around Your Defensive Run Fits https://www.joedanielfootball.com/blog/defensive-run-fits-system 7. Build a Practice System That Gets Better Every Week Learn how to evaluate each practice by whether your players improved at the day's focus, then adjust future practice plans based on those results instead of simply running more drills. DOWNLOAD: Turnaround Guide https://www.joedanielfootball.com/turnaround-guide

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When everyone's chasing the latest shiny marketing tactic, what does it look like to grow a law firm by doing less but better? In this episode, Elliot Johnson shares how “addition by subtraction,” disciplined strategy, and deep content can transform both your firm's brand and your client experience.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Elliot Johnson discuss: Addition by subtraction and prioritization in marketing Career journey into legal marketing and CMO role Jujitsu as a framework for leadership, patience, and strategy Personal branding for lawyers vs. firm branding Content, SEO, AI, and aligning marketing with client experience   Key Takeaways: Focusing on a small number of high-impact initiatives—and cutting everything else—is often the fastest path to meaningful growth. Mastery in any discipline, whether jujitsu or marketing, comes from deliberate fundamentals, patience, and long-term commitment rather than quick wins. Lawyers who intentionally build personal brands online give clients confidence, create future career options, and support their firm's broader marketing efforts. Aligning your external marketing promises with a genuinely strong client experience is essential for generating trust, five-star reviews, and referrals. Strategic, expert-driven content now serves not only human readers but also AI and search engines, making it a crucial long-term investment for any law firm.   "We want them to be able to confidently recommend us." —  Elliot Johnson   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Elliot Johnson: Elliot Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Angel Reyes & Associates, one of Texas's fastest-growing personal injury law firms — and one of the few in the industry to build a truly world-class SEO and paid media operation entirely in-house. Where most firms outsource their digital marketing and hope for the best, Elliot has assembled and developed an elite internal team spanning paid search, SEO, content, local search, digital PR, and lead generation — with a hard focus on attribution, ROI, and performance that can be defended in a boardroom. His operating philosophy is AI-first and data-obsessed, built for a marketing landscape that is changing faster than most teams can keep up with. When he's not optimizing campaigns or debating LLMs, Elliot is a professor of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a cinephile with a watchlist that never gets shorter.   Connect with Elliot Johnson:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotjohnsonks/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

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I stopped in to interview Mike Buddie on my recent HEA Road Trip and if you want to see a tour of their facilities watch the YouTube video introduction.Buddie's wisdom is on full display in this interview as he covers practical things like how to get to work by knowing who should be on the list to contact when you get a new AD job. Mike shares his thought process on leaving Army for TCU, who he reached out to for counsel, and how he kept close to the challenges facing ADs outside the academies so that he could speak intelligently and truthfully in an interview. He gives his thoughts on outside industry trends and what traditional administrators like himself can do to stay ahead of the changes to college athletics. Texas is crowded with FBS schools seeking corporate deals and Buddie shares TCU's approach to make Fort Worth and its surrounding communities purple. Mike talks about how ADs care about their former schools and help their successors years after leaving the chair.0:00 Critical. Urgent. Important.1:08 Introduction3:25 Adjusting from One School to the Next 6:40 Aligning with Chancellor Pullin7:47 Mike's Approach to Donor Briefings and Lists12:20 Texas is a Busy and Big State for FBS Schools - TCU's Strategy14:40 Mike's Decision Process for Leaving Army17:30 How Past Athletic Directors Help their Successors19:10 Outsiders Coming Into College AthleticsAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comPILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Learn more: https://pilytix.ai/Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.careGame One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/

We accidentally unlocked a strategy that skyrocketed our own community from three hundred quiet listeners to over 11,000 fiercely loyal fans in less than six months. I sit down with our brilliant social media specialist, Lina Monterey, to expose the mistakes that are stopping you from reaching your audience.  Lina shares the exact methods she uses to carve irresistible hooks out of everyday conversations. This is the episode you didn't know you needed. Chapters 00:00 The terrifying reality of rapid community growth  04:16 Why building a massive platform matters for creatives of color  08:20 Hitting 10,000 followers in under six months  10:57 Overcoming the creative block of self promotion  12:13 Crafting emotional hooks that stop the scroll  14:12 The brutal mistake ruining your audience connection  16:18 Aligning your aesthetic cues with your true target market  18:36 Mapping the customer journey for sustainable growth   Listen to the show on your favorite streaming platform! Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4fcopgQSpotify: http://bit.ly/4fdkiBsYouTube: https://youtu.be/vZdiy5DfKx8 Connect with Lina Follow her on Instagram: Lina's website:   Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.comFollow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com   This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives  

This is a recording of a live guided meditation.  The meditation guide and the members of the public who joined the meditation used the Zoom platform.   Even though you are listening to this meditation as a recording rather than attending live, in the world of consciousness, there is no time or space. Meaning, regardless of when you listen, you are in a meditation with a large group of folks from different walks of life and places on the planet.Meditation Guide: Judy Hunter, Master meditation guide and seasoned teacher and trainer for the Divine Spark Program.Judy's Meditation Guide Style: Rich, musical tone to her voice.  Inspiring imagery and clear guidance makes possible going deep into your center safely and joyfully.Content: Features these tools and techniques:Grounding (Earth Connection)ReleasingCenteringIntentional BreathingCenter of Head AwarenessFinding the energy flow of universal consciousness within you, then stepping into itTraveling within your energy architecture -- moving point of awareness through 1-12 chakras Intention setting Bringing your life energy into harmony with your divine/universal self

I've spent the last two weeks going through sales copy for two different clients — and they both made the exact same mistake. Not a small one. A mistake that's probably costing them thousands of dollars every single month. And here's the crazy part — their copy actually looks good. Great hook. Clear offer. They just skip one thing... and it's the one thing that actually gets people to buy. If you've ever written a sales page, an email, or pitched on a call and felt like people just... didn't lean in the way you expected — this is exactly why. Let's break it down. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Common sales mistakes and the importance of the right sequence01:59 The principle: Immersion creates conversion05:05 The problem with pitching too soon07:10 The importance of baking in the pain10:08 How to articulate and tease out the pain13:07 The role of premise and unique worldview17:09 Teaching as a belief-shifting tool19:59 Using storytelling to build trust and authority22:55 The power of a compelling premise25:48 Aligning the offer with the premise29:01 The long game: building trust over time31:02 Analyzing your sales pages for proper sequencing33:06 Summary: The sequence of promise, pain, premise, and offer

AI can help marketers move faster, but if it comes at the expense of authenticity and trust, it could do more harm than good.In this episode of StrategyCast, Lori Jones sits down with John Golden, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Coevera, to discuss why trust is becoming the most valuable competitive advantage in modern marketing. They explore how AI is changing the way brands communicate, why buyers are becoming more skeptical, and how marketers can use AI to increase efficiency without losing the human relationships that drive growth.And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.==Let's Break It Down==03:38 Starting a career in Sweden01:47 John's journey through technology disruption and AI04:36 Why marketers should lead AI transformation08:16 Trust vs. efficiency, where brands get AI wrong10:13 Why consumers remain skeptical of AI14:05 Revenue networks and modern B2B buying15:53 Personalizing marketing for buying committees18:24 Why marketers should verify AI instead of blindly trusting it20:20 Using AI without sacrificing authenticity22:01 Authentic thought leadership in the AI era25:09 Aligning internal culture with external brand trust27:33 Consistency across every customer touchpoint31:23 Why trust will define marketing in 202734:10 Smart people using smart AI is the real competitive advantage==Where You Can Find Us==Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast==Leave a Review==Hey there, StrategyCast fans!If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Dr Michael Youssef shares the transformative power of a praise-filled life, emphasizing how aligning ourselves with God’s grace through daily praise can change our attitudes, relationships, and perspectives. He contrasts the garment of praise with the spirit of despair, encouraging us to choose gratitude over negativity, ultimately leading to spiritual upliftment and empowerment.Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PMBOK 8 Governance Explained — Why Governance is the NEW Integration Management!The PMP Exam is changing July 9th, 2026… and one of the BIGGEST shifts is the move from traditional Knowledge Areas into the new PMBOK 8 Performance Domains.In this video, we break down the Governance Performance Domain in plain English and show you how it connects back to classic PMP concepts like:✅ Integration Management✅ Change Control✅ Quality Assurance✅ Project Knowledge✅ Monitoring & Controlling✅ Project ClosureWe also explore:

At the beginning of His public ministry, Jesus entered the synagogue in Nazareth and read from Isaiah's prophecy, declaring that He had come to proclaim good news, bind up the brokenhearted, set captives free, and announce the Lord's favor. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on Isaiah's promise that the Messiah would give His people “a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” This garment of praise is not something we are born wearing—it is a gift we must choose to put on. Praise does no good hanging in the closet of theory. It must be wrapped around the heart through gratitude, worship, and daily surrender to Christ. Dr. Youssef reminds us that true praise flows like a river from a heart that remembers God's goodness. Though God has given us countless reasons to praise Him, we must still participate. We must choose the praise-filled life, rejecting despair and fixing our eyes on Jesus. In Christ, sadness can be exchanged for gladness, despair for praise, sorrow for healing, and discouragement for hope. As we praise the name of Jesus, the cloud of discouragement begins to lift, and God supplies strength for the weary. Those who hope in Him will soar on wings like eagles, run and not grow weary, and walk and not faint. Prayer: Lord, thank You for providing me with the garment of praise through Christ Jesus. Help me to wear it daily. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor” (Isaiah 61:1). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Empowered by Praise, Aligning with Heaven: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Many organizations invest in new technology but overlook the friction that's holding their teams back.In this episode of Teamwork: A Better Way, Spencer Horn and Christian Napier welcome leadership strategist and conflict resolution expert DaSjaun Rose. Together, they explore how leaders can reduce hidden conflict, align people and expectations, and leverage AI to improve communication, accountability, and execution.Discover why sustainable performance isn't just about better tools—it's about creating teams that work better together.Free Team DiagnosticTranscript

The story is never the story. True influence happens when you speak to both the gatekeeper of the conscious mind and the hidden language of the subconscious. In this episode, host Peter Fenger speaks with Manny Fiteni, a dynamic leader and the CEO of My Growth Corporation, where he empowers individuals and organizations through a groundbreaking approach to personal and professional development. With over 30 years of corporate experience, Manny developed the core principle of “Mind Congruency,” which focuses on aligning the conscious and subconscious mind to create a focused, high-performing mindset. Beyond his corporate work, Manny is also the creator of Mind Growth 360 and Creators Agency, platforms dedicated to fostering growth and elevating brands. Through these endeavors and his real-world insights into leadership and team dynamics, he has helped countless professionals unlock their potential, embrace meaningful change, and thrive both personally and professionally. In our conversation today, we explore how aligning your conscious and subconscious mind through Mind Congruency can transform personal growth, leadership, team performance, relationships, and even the way we guide the next generation.   For more information about My Growth Corporation, please visit: https://www.mygrowthcorporation.com For more information about training and leadership, please visit: https://mannyfiteni.com For more information about the SkillZap AI program, please visit: https://skillzapai.com Connect with Manny Fiteni on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-fiteni-b0173637/

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcast Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Nicole Roberts Jones.

Headline: Brazil's Transnational Politics: Lula vs. the Conservative Alliance Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Summary: President Lula da Silva of Brazil has shifted toward an anti-American stance, aligning himself with "criminal socialism" and the São Paulo Forum. Former Foreign Minister Araújo describes a growing transnational alliance between Donald Trump, Javier Milei, and Flavio Bolsonaro to counter communist penetration in Latin America. The upcoming Brazilian election is seen as a critical battleground for the future of economic freedom and regional stability against organized crime.

In this episode, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin challenges the modern self-care industry and explains why meditation apps, bubble baths, and wellness routines often fail to address the real causes of burnout. She shares a more meaningful approach to well-being, one built on boundaries, self-compassion, values, and power. Pooja also discusses how to let go of guilt, stop chasing perfection, and create a life that reflects what truly matters, even in a world that constantly asks us to do more. Good Wolf Reminders! A little wisdom, right when you need it. Start receiving free text reminders designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful action. Sign up at⁠ oneyoufeed.net/sms⁠. Key Takeaways: Why modern self-care often fails to address the root causes of burnout The difference between faux self-care and real self-care How systems and expectations shape our well-being Why boundaries are essential—not selfish The hidden role guilt plays in keeping us stuck Practicing self-compassion without lowering your standards Aligning your choices with your deepest values Reclaiming your personal power in everyday decisions Building sustainable habits that support long-term well-being Why true self-care helps you show up more fully for yourself and others For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, check out these other episodes How to Set Boundaries with Nedra Glover Tawwab How to Integrate Behavior Change with Your Values with Spencer Greenberg Crafting a Meaningful Life with Emily Esfahani Smith This episode is sponsored by: ⁠Shopify⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiny Health⁠⁠⁠⁠'s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠⁠⁠⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Monarch⁠: Take control of your finances with Monarch, the all-in-one personal finance app that helps you budget, track spending, monitor investments, and work toward your financial goals. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core, go to https://www.monarch.com/ and enter Promo Code: FEED ⁠ButcherBox:⁠ Make dinnertime easier with ButcherBox, delivering high-quality 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken, wild-caught seafood, and more, right to your door. Get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life or free chicken thighs or top sirloins for a year, with free shipping always. Visit ⁠ButcherBox.com/FEED⁠ to claim your offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices