Podcasts about Ambition

In this deeply honest and soul-nourishing conversation, I'm joined by my longtime friend and fellow podcast host, Lindsey Simcik of Almost 30. Together, we explore what it really means to create from alignment, honor life's transitions, and lead from the woman you are now—not who you once were. Lindsey opens up about the journey of writing her first book with co-host Krista Williams, the vulnerability of releasing something so personal into the world, and the courage it took to sunset a successful membership in order to make space for something new. We also talk about trusting divine timing, evolving ambitions, honoring creative cycles, and making peace with the unknown. Lindsey beautifully reflects on letting go of external metrics of success in favor of deeper joy, integrity, and presence. If you're navigating a season of growth, reinvention, or quiet clarity, this conversation is your permission slip to trust your timing, your truth, and the woman you're becoming. Liked this episode? Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review with your takeaways, this helps us create the exact content you want!  KEY POINTS:  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Meet Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 03:55 Reflecting on the Book Launch 09:39 The Creative Process and Human Design 23:54 The Courage to Sunset Projects 31:52 Embracing Change and Evolution 33:13 The Importance of Integrity in Influencing 36:04 The Journey of Writing a Book 41:07 Understanding the Saturn Return 51:55 Navigating Life's Big Questions 59:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts QUOTABLES: “  I can be very personable energetically, and so when I have that space, it allows for so much of my own clarity and wisdom to drop through and for that channel to be so clean and clear for that to come through so I'm not, you know, inadvertently, or even sometimes unconsciously, tapping into things that may not even be mine.” - Julie Solomon  “  Showing up when I didn't want to, and writing even when I didn't want to, was the part of the process that actually allowed the gems to come forward. You know, the writing that I really felt was, woo, okay, this is, this is something, this is really great and this is flowing, but I had to show up every single day.”- Lindsey Simcik GUEST RESOURCES: @lindseysimcik Almost 30 Podcast Get Lindsey's book Almost 30 RESOURCES: [JOIN MY VISIBILITY TRAINING] With just 1 hour a week, my proven content framework will help you refine your messaging and turn your offers into consistent, scalable sales. Click here to get access to my new training! [HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT] Ready to unlock your next level of growth? Applications are now open for my 1:1 VIP sessions and high level coaching opportunities. Click here to apply. [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence. Follow Julie on Instagram! MUST HAVES THIS MONTH: [MASTER YOUR MARKETING] Looking for an easy way to manage your email marketing, events, and social in one place? Constant Contact has you covered, with AI tools that make it even easier. Test it out free for 30 days and start growing your list the simple way. Try Constant Contact free for 30 days and start growing your list the simple way. [BUILD YOUR DREAM BUSINESS] What if you didn't have to figure it all out alone? Shopify gives you everything you need—from storefront design to marketing tools—to launch your business for just $1/month. Get started here.

PREVIEW: NORTH KOREA: Colleague David Maxwell comments on the ambition of the new South Korea government to accommodate the DPRK. More to come. 1950 KIM IL SUNG

Can somebody really enforce any space treaties and do they make any sense? What's a better future, colonies on Mars or on giant rotating spaceships? What's India's space program been up to lately? And in Q&A+, would I take a one-way ticket to Mars?

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Travis Disses Pusha T, Bieber Drops A Classic? Drake Takes Over London, Love Island Finale | Club Ambition Podcast Episode 196 #travisscott #podcast #clubambitionSponsored by:* Mother Earth Wellness promo codes: “AMBITION” 10% https://motherearthri.com/ * Rhode Island cancer awareness event August 3rd at Farm Fresh * Un Corito Sano 2 August 8th Domincans be there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/un-corito-sano-broad-street-edition-tickets-1487221532639 * Rhode Island Rap America's got talent? https://mvthacrwd.emceebrand.com/* Geruso Detailing https://www.gerusodetailing.com/ Timestamps - Ad reads and INTRO! 0:00- Drake doesn't make #1 14:20- Drake in Wireless festival, says London rappers are the best in the world 21:44- Skepta vs Joyner Lucas 41:15- Clipse album 42:59- Justin Bieber surprise album SWAG, The Weeknd debate 57:41- Travis album JACKBOYS 2 review 1:12:20- Travis Disses Pusha T 1:25:23- Mother Earth Wellness sponsor stop by delivery announcement 1:37:40- Beyonce music robbed 1:44:40- Drake's friend Top5 almost killed in London 1:50:15- LeBron tattoo gone?! 1:56:10- Love Island Cierra apologizes and the finale review 2:09:36- Fox cancels shows 2:24:00- new Youtube AI creator rules 2:35:08- RI news 2:44:50https://linktr.ee/clubambitionUNCUT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/ClubAmbitionDISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.com/invite/M8Kmha8UqvMERCH: https://clubambition.shopListen To Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clubambitionWatch Spanish Podcast El Po K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqOENhDvdQ0&list=PLNukP3hLjNb_ITL34h3Gjue3z9KWiF-px Watch CAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4YVeSYZi28&list=PLNukP3hLjNb_zwvsdwqTOGvgBb-_Ym2mL&pp=gAQBiAQBFOLLOW US!Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/clubambitionpodcast/Owner/Host/Editor | SOUND: https://www.instagram.com/itsavibe/CAP Co-Host / Producer | Marloon: https://www.instagram.com/imfromthe401/CAP Co-Host | Noel: https://www.instagram.com/noelfrias_/El Po K Host | Maestro Vitiko: https://www.instagram.com/vitiko_baez_el_po_k?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==El Po K Co-Host | Locotron: https://www.instagram.com/iambenjaminrd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Graphic Designer | Edwin: https://www.instagram.com/edrebels/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubambition/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubAmbition__/-----------------------------------------------------------Want a promote your music or hire us for marketing?Email us if interested in business! - ClubAmbition401@gmail.com-------------------------------------------------------------RIP: Nipsey, Mac, XXXtentacion, Juice, Pop, Von, DMX, Virgil, Dolph, Takeoff, RHQ, CLARK KENT---------------------------------------------------------------------COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us a textWe live in a culture that praises hustle, rewards overachievement, and glorifies saying “yes” to everything. But what happens when your ambition starts to outpace your actual capacity? In this honest and powerful episode, I'm diving into the tension between wanting more and being able to hold more, without burning out.I share personal reflections and experiences navigating seasons of saying yes to too much, how that affected my leadership, and how I've learned (and am still learning) to lead from a place of both purpose and sustainability. This episode is a must-listen if you're feeling stretched, driven, and a little worn down.Let's explore how you can honor your drive and your limits—and lead from a place of clarity, balance, and intention.What You'll Learn:How to recognize when ambition is pushing you past your limitsWhy capacity isn't just about time, but energy, health, and supportFour practical ways to realign your leadership with your current seasonKey Takeaways:Just because you can doesn't always mean you shouldYour leadership is stronger when you lead from presence, not pressureSaying no is an act of alignment, not failureRest, margin, and white space aren't luxuries, they're essentialsCall to Action:Take five minutes to reflect on your current commitments. What's fueling you? What's draining you? Journal your answers or tag @GingerBiz with your thoughts, we'd love to hear how you're making space for sustainability in your leadership journey.Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.______________________________You can find me here:Instagram: @gingerbizWebsite: https://www.katymurrayphotography.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TipsandTricksforyourbusinessX: https://twitter.com/GingerBizKMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-murray-ginger-biz/

Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells Guardian Australia chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy one of his key measures of success in the future is making Australia's budget more sustainable. They also discuss the challenge of meeting housing targets, how the morning news affects his plans and what he hopes can come out of his meeting with the G20 finance ministers this week

5 minutes chaque matin peuvent réellement changer votre vie, et je vais vous montrer comment dans cet épisode.Je vous propose ici un exercice d'écriture simple, rapide et puissant pour déposer vos pensées, accueillir vos émotions et vous reconnecter à ce qui compte vraiment.Un rituel d'été pour vous sentir plus légère, plus alignée, plus présente.Prenez un carnet, un stylo… et laissez-vous guider.****Rejoignez la newsletter Sensées : elle vous donne accès à un concentré de coaching, d'inspiration et à un workshop offert chaque mois. Inscrivez-vous gratuitement en cliquant ici.***Sensées, c'est aussi un programme de coaching pour les femmes dirigeantes, top managers et entrepreneures. Au sein du programme Sensées, vous êtes accompagnée en petit groupe ET en individuel dans votre croissance professionnelle. Vous êtes aussi formée et mentorée pour incarner pleinement votre leadership, avec les maîtres mots sérénité, plaisir, hauteur et impact. Intéressée ? Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus.**Notre guide "10 leviers essentiels pour les décideuses" est un véritable concentré d'outils de coaching et de mentoring, les mêmes que nous utilisons dans le programme Sensées. Il est conçu pour toutes les directrices, dirigeantes et entrepreneures qui sont fatiguées de porter seules les responsabilités. Si vous avez l'impression que votre quotidien vous échappe petit à petit, ce guide est fait pour vous. Cliquez ici pour obtenir votre exemplaire offert !*Vous représentez une entreprise et souhaitez développer le leadership de vos talents féminins ? : cliquez ici.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Have you ever had one of those mornings where you're prepping for an important work meeting, juggling a million to-dos and chores, and trying to get the kids out the door with lunches packed and shoes on the right feet? Yeah… same. Life can feel like one big game of Whac-a-Mole leaving us silently begging for a solid work-life balance and direction on how to steer clear of the parental burnout that's staring us right in the face. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Sarah Armstrong — author of The Art of the Juggling Act — to talk about what's really going on with parental burnout, and how you can create realistic, sustainable strategies to manage it all without losing your mind, your health, or your joy. We're diving deep into personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and super-practical ideas to help you break the cycle of exhaustion and start thriving — not just surviving. So grab that cup of lukewarm coffee you forgot you made, and let's dig in. Timestamps: 00:00 – Understanding Parental Burnout 01:13 – Introducing Sarah Armstrong and Her Mission 02:01 – Personal Struggles and Validation 02:54 – The Juggling Act of Parenting and Career 11:21 – Setting Boundaries and Protecting Time 22:43 – The Importance of Self-Care and Recharging 27:29 – Exploring the Meta Message 27:52 – Balancing Ambition and Ability 28:35 – Personal Choices and Career Decisions 31:57 – Volunteering and School Involvement 37:32 – Defining Real Mom 48:36 – The Importance of Coaching If you're nodding your head, wiping a tear, or mentally reviewing your massive to-do list right now—here's what I want you to know: You don't have to figure this all out on your own. My Clarity and Confidence Coaching is designed to help amazing humans like you create sustainable change. If you're feeling burned out, exhausted, and stretched to your limit, this is your sign to get support. Our next cohort is starting very soon and space is limited. You'll work with a therapist trained in evidence-based coaching psychology who gets the struggle of where you are and who can help you make real changes that stick.

What if everything you thought you knew about ambition was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan is joined by award-winning executive coach, leadership trainer, and author of The Ambition Trap, Amina AlTai. Together, they unpack the hidden wounds that fuel overachievement, the cultural and systemic pressures we mistake for personal failure, and how to redefine ambition as a source of healing and alignment rather than burnout.Whether you're a high-achieving woman, a child of immigrants, or simply tired of chasing external validation, this conversation will shift how you view success, purpose, and your worth. Tune in for a liberating reframe on hustle culture, and discover how to lead from wholeness, not wounding.What you'll get out of this episode… The surprising reason your ambition might be hurting you more than helpingHow to spot the 5 core emotional wounds that keep high-achievers stuck in burnoutWhat it actually looks like to lead and live from wholeness, not traumaA real conversation about how identity, culture, and systems shape your hustleThe quiet ways women burn out while still appearing “successful” on the outsideWhy we confuse contentment with complacency—and how to embrace both ambition and peaceConnect with AminaWEB / www.aminaaltai.com/IG / @aminaaltai LINKEDIN / www.linkedin.com/in/aminaaltaiBOOK / https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Trap-Chasing-Start-Living/dp/0593655303 This Episode is Powered by Health NagMeet your new daily glow-up: Health Nag's Bioactive Collagen Jelly—the world's first collagen with Types I, II, III & IV for full-body support (skin, gut, joints & more).Tastes amazing. Absorbs fast. One spoon a day = science-backed resilience from the inside out.

In this sweeping analysis, the speaker weaves together a narrative of escalating global conflict and internal division. At the center is China, portrayed as the hidden force behind Iran's nuclear ambitions, the Houthis' Red Sea attacks, and assassination plots against populist European leaders—all designed to expand Beijing's reach and cripple Western resolve. Meanwhile, back home, America faces what the speaker calls a “guerrilla civil war,” as left-wing activists, emboldened by political elites, violently target ICE agents and law enforcement to protect mass illegal immigration—allegedly essential for the Democrats' survival at the ballot box. With warnings of covert operations, compromised institutions, and the erosion of national sovereignty, the commentary frames the moment as an existential struggle on multiple fronts—one that will determine whether the United States can resist foreign influence, restore security, and reclaim democratic accountability.

#220: Mike Beckham is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Simple Modern, a global producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. Founded in 2015 and based in Oklahoma, Simple Modern currently generates a nine-figure annual revenue and is committed to generosity, donating at least 10% of annual profits to nonprofit organizations. Under Mike's leadership, the company has grown into a category leader for Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club, serving more than 20 million customers worldwide.Mike is a teacher, leader, and entrepreneur at heart. Before founding Simple Modern, Mike began his career working for the worldwide Christian ministry CRU. Equipped with a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector, Mike transitioned into the business world and helped found and operate several e-commerce businesses, which cumulatively generated more than $1 billion in revenue. Mike graduated with a degree from the University of Oklahoma Price College of Business, where he currently serves as the senior entrepreneur-in-residence.For more on Mike you can find him on social media platforms, mikebeckhamblog.com as well as simplemodern.com Enjoy the show!

https://youtu.be/9PCQRzAMohQ Podcast audio: As the Ayn Rand Institute marks its 40th anniversary, its mission to spread Objectivism through education has never been more urgent. In his 2025 Objectivist Summer Conference presentation, "Spreading Objectivism: A Vision for ARI's Future," President and CEO Tal Tsfany laid out a bold vision of the “big swings” ARI is taking to bring Objectivism into the cultural mainstream. At the heart of this expansion are major advances in ARI's educational offerings. Tsfany announced that ARI is ahead of schedule in pursuing accreditation for a Master of Arts in Objectivist Studies, aiming to become an accredited university by 2028. Meanwhile, the new ARI Live Courses program will offer quarterly classes at dramatically reduced prices. And a newly launched Intellectual Incubator will help students develop as intellectual entrepreneurs. Meanwhile, ARI is scaling its cultural outreach. The Books for Teachers program aims to distribute 500,000 books annually by 2026 utilizing a  streamlined ordering system. Supporting this outreach is a new AI-enabled Institute website launching this fall, which will provide personalized learning tracks for 750,000 annual visitors. To further Rand's vision of an alliance between businessmen and intellectuals, ARI launched the Atlas Circle, invitation-only intellectual retreats bringing together leading businessmen and Objectivist thinkers. The Circle's first publication, Profit Without Apology: The Need to Stand Up for Business, calls on productive businessmen to push back against moral vilification. ARI's crowning project will be the Ayn Rand Center in Austin, TX, opening September 2, 2028. In addition to improved archival storage for the Ayn Rand Archives, the center will feature a cutting-edge interactive introduction to Rand's novels, the Ayn Rand Immersive Experience. As Tsfany emphasized, these bold initiatives represent the unity of thought and action that Rand envisioned, scaled for our time. To learn more about ARI's efforts to fight for your values, watch Tal Tsfany's 2025 OCON talk.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Christian's grand ambition Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 7/13/2025 Bible: Psalm 42:1-2; Psalm 73:25-26 Length: 2 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Christian's grand ambition Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 7/13/2025 Bible: Psalm 42:1-2; Psalm 73:25-26 Length: 2 min.

Pete sits down with Marc Mitchell, new owner of the New Zealand Breakers, about his bold vision to return the club to its championship roots. From rebuilding around local talent to reinforcing a winning culture, Mitchell shares how he plans to restore pride and success to the Breakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Et si l'efficacité de notre système de santé dépendait… de notre capacité à former ceux qui le dirigent ?Dans cet extrait, Marine Darnault partage son engagement à intégrer les enjeux d'innovation, de données de santé et de transformation dès la formation des futurs hauts fonctionnaires. Elle explique pourquoi l'acculturation du secteur public à ces sujets est une condition essentielle de la réussite collective, au service des patients comme des professionnels de santé.

Philipp Maderthaner Unplugged zählt zu den erfolgreichsten Business-Podcasts des Landes. In der neuen Reihe „Unplugged Deep Dive“ steigt brutkasten-CEO Dejan Jovicevic gemeinsam mit Maderthaner noch tiefer in die Kernthemen des Podcasts ein – von KI-Leadership bis zum 100-prozentigen Effizienzboost durch AI-Agents.In der ersten Folge zeigt Maderthaner, warum Klarheit im Prompt-Design die wichtigste Führungsdisziplin von morgen ist, wie mittelständische Teams mit nur 1–3 Stunden wöchentlicher „Play-Time“ messbare Produktivitäts­sprünge erzielen und weshalb KI trotz aller Power niemals Ambition ersetzen kann.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at GIBS and research associate with the Brenthurst Foundation about: US tariffs beings used to meddle in Brazil; Chile’s bold tech ambitions; Cuba’s leaders fiddle the figures. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (7-15-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviewed current WWE Smackdown G.M. Nick Aldis. The interview features fascinating insight from an ambitious and often frustrated long-time member of TNA ("Magnus"), missed opportunities, Dixie Carter, Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan, and his future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Moment #129 There are plenty of people who will tell you that ambition is inherently bad. But without ambition there would be no innovation, no invention, and no progress.So don't be misled by people who tell you that ambition is bad or undesirable.The trick is to learn how to manage your ambition so that it becomes a source of infinite good for you, and for those around you.If you want to go deeper on how to manage your ambition in a healthy way that produces long-term satisfaction, have a listen to Ep.156: Managing Your Ambition.————————

Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God!" What the Christian longs for, is that he may so approach the Lord as to feel himself to be a friend of God, and know that God's love is most surely his own. Oh, the sweetness of knowing that there is nothing between God and you, but friendship and love; that all the sad and sinful past is forgiven and even blotted out of the Lord's remembrance; and that now you may speak to Him without fear and trust in Him without dread. Atonement has removed His righteous wrath and brought His boundless love. Now you may come and lie in His bosom for it is your Father's bosom; and hide under the shadow of His wing for it is your Father's wing, and it will cover you from all harm even as a hen covers her chicks. It is the prelude of Heaven to feel that: "The God that rules on high, And thunders when He please, Who rides upon the stormy sky, And manages the seas; This awesome God is mine!" All of His power is for my protection, all of His wisdom is for my direction, all of His tenderness is for my consolation, all of His truth is for my encouragement, all of His grandeur is for my ennobling, and all the infinity of His nature is for my eternal glorification. The Christian's grand ambition is to walk with God, and to dwell in communion with Him. He longs to abide in Him, to be forever God's beloved, and to become daily more and more conformed to Him. "Whom have I in Heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever!" Psalm 73:25-26

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Please forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Kelly Boyi, who left Canada for the United States after 12 years of building a life here.First off, this isn't a "Canada bad, America good" story. Kelly spent over a decade in Canada. His entire family lives here. He credits Canada for giving him his first job, first relationship, and first house.But when you're an ambitious individual watching the best minds from UofT and Waterloo migrate south, when you hear that you could get better pay while working with folks building potential rocket ships, you would be forgiven for getting a tad introspective.I also like that Kelly didn't mince words about our flaws as a country. Look, Canada is a fantastic country. But we aren't moving forward if we don't get good at having uncomfortable conversations about the kind of country we want to build for those coming after us.In this conversation, Kelly and I explore why loving Canada isn't enough to stay anymore. We also chat about:* The grant system's interesting “apply early” secret* Why Canadian monopolies and bureaucracy are stifling innovation and ambition* The famous Silicon Valley “energy”* Why you can't afford to be complacent as an immigrantOfficial Links✅ Connect with Kelly Boyi on LinkedIn✅ Speak to Kelly for career coaching and other related servicesOne AskIf you found this story helpful, please forward or share it to one immigrant out there.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

#334: Have you ever looked at your life - your career, relationships, achievements - and wondered why success doesn't feel as fulfilling as you thought it would? You're not alone. Through the relentless pursuit of more, many of us have unknowingly built ourselves beautiful cages instead of the freedom we were seeking.In this week's powerful episode, I sit down with certified executive coach, speaker, and author Keren Eldad to discuss her new book Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More and explore how overachievement can become a trap rather than a path to fulfillment.Join us today to hear how to recognize if you're living in a gilded cage of your own making and how to break free. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/334

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Amy Kemp, author of the book "I See You - The Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work. We have  a real, soul-stirring convo about what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. We talk about the burnout that can come from chasing success the old way—and why so many of us are craving something different now. We get into the power of community, learning to trust your inner voice, and redefining ambition on your terms. Amy and I share stories about letting go of hustle culture, embracing intuition, and giving ourselves permission to slow the heck down and tune in. If you've ever wondered if it's too late to want more—or felt like you're the only one craving something deeper—this one's for you. We talk about: Why hard work doesn't always lead to happiness The quiet power of slowing down Reclaiming success in a way that actually feels good How to validate yourself (instead of chasing external approval) What happens when women support each other without judgment The role of compassion and intuition in making big life shifts You can have everything you want—but it starts with listening in, not pushing harder. _________ Amy Kemp is the owner and CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work  she helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply “thought habits” impact every part of their work and lives. As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy has led over 400 female business leaders through a four-month small group engagement called Encounter - An experience designed to help clients replace subconscious thought habits that are no longer serving them with more healthy ones.    In addition, Amy teaches two engaging online courses each year in the fall and spring that are designed to challenge and expand her clients' understanding of themselves and to welcome new, curious people into the scope of her work.   Amy s also the author of, I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work.     She has been married to Ryan for over twenty years and they have three children – Avery, Anthony and Andrew.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykempinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amykempinc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amykempinc Link to Purchase I See You: https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Guide-Women-More-Without/dp/1774584425/ref=sr_1_1    

Hear from Georgina Grenon, Director of Environmental Excellence for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as we explore what it truly means to put sustainability first. Turning climate ambition into reality is a complicated process. Sustainability often requires systemic change, which is precisely why it can be so challenging. That's why in this episode, we're hoping to inspire and encourage our audience with the story of the greening of one of the largest and most watched events in the world: the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We explore: How clear targets and innovative procurement strategies helped deliver on ambitious climate goals; Why systems-thinking and good governance were critical to aligning decisions with long-term objectives; And what risk professionals can learn from this experience to apply in their own organizations, particularly around resilience, efficiency, and driving change at scale. To find out more about the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate, follow this link: https://www.garp.org/scr For more information on climate risk, visit GARP's Global Sustainability and Climate Risk Resource Center: https://www.garp.org/sustainability-climate If you have any questions, thoughts, or feedback regarding this podcast series, we would love to hear from you at: climateriskpodcast@garp.com Speaker's Bio Georgina Grenon, Director of Environmental Excellence, Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Georgina has had a long and varied career in energy and sustainability across the public and private sectors. She began her career in oil and gas, before moving into renewable energy and innovation. She worked at the French Ministry of Ecology and Energy, where she supported the development of renewable energy policies and markets. She later became a Director at ENGIE Group, a French multinational electric utility company, before joining the Organizing Committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2018.

What does a life well lived look like for you?In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah Faith Gottesdiener explores the Nine of Pentacles, the final card in our Minor Arcana series—and one of the tarot's most powerful invitations to consider what a truly abundant, meaningful life looks like.Reflecting on her own journey, Sarah explores what she once dreamed of, what she's created with devotion, and how she continues to evolve.In this episode you'll learn:How to work with the Nine of Pentacles when you feel disconnected from purpose or progressHow to define success on your own terms—beyond productivity and external validationThe importance of long-term investments in yourself, your values, and your dreamsWhat it means to become someone new through your work, your magic, and your commitmentsSimple but powerful ways to become successful, and stay successfulThis episode invites you to take stock of how far you've come and look ahead to what's next—with clarity, honesty, and a renewed sense of purpose.Join the Moon Studio community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/Upcoming Events [London]: August 9th: Intuition For Right Now: Regain Trust, Build Confidence, and Heal Old WoundsAugust 10th: Integrating the Gifts of Your Spirit: An Archetypal Deep Dive and Regression with Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

Ambition. We celebrate it, chase it, and reward it. But for many of us, ambition has become a double-edged sword—fueling overwork, perfectionism, and self-neglect. What if the problem isn't having ambition, but where it's coming from? Executive coach Amina AlTai has worked with everyone from Olympians to entrepreneurs, and in her new book The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, she argues that we don't need to give up ambition; we just need to reclaim it on our own terms.

“I don't trust nobody and nobody trusts me.”  In this episode, we're diving into one of literature's most enduring classics: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. From Victor's scientific ambition to the creature's desperate search for companionship, we explore how Taylor's lyrics illuminate the Gothic themes of isolation, creation, and the consequences of playing God. Join us as we examine "Don't Blame Me," "Look What You Made Me Do," and "False God" through the lens of literature's first science fiction novel—and discover why this 1818 masterpiece feels more relevant than ever in our age of artificial intelligence. Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com  Mentioned in this episode   Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Paradise Lost by John Milton Young Frankenstein (Mel Brooks film) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien E7: Ecocriticism The Handmaid's Tale ***   Episode Highlights:  [1:45] Quick overview of Frankenstein [8:00] “Don't Blame Me” reputation  [15:56] “Look What You Made Me Do” reputation [30:24] “False God” Lover Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com  Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro   This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.  

Dans cet épisode, je reçois Pauline Rochart, consultante, formatrice et autrice de Ceux qui reviennent. Un livre-enquête né de sa propre trajectoire : après douze années à Paris, Pauline est retournée vivre à vingt kilomètres de son village natal, dans le Nord. Ce retour, à la fois intime et universel, soulève une question aussi simple qu'essentielle : qu'est-ce que ça veut dire, "être de quelque part", revenir dans son territoire d'origine ?Avec justesse et sensibilité, Pauline interroge ce mouvement de plus en plus fréquent de celles et ceux qui quittent la capitale pour revenir dans leur région d'origine. Elle explore les ambivalences du retour – le familier devenu étranger, le rythme ralenti qui apaise autant qu'il bouscule, les attaches qui réconfortent et questionnent. Et en creux, se dessine aussi un regard nouveau sur ceux qui n'ont jamais quitté leur lieu d'origine, par attachement, par choix ou par nécessité, et dont les trajectoires, souvent invisibilisées, n'en sont pas moins riches ou engagées.Au cœur de ces sujets se tissent des questions de sentiment d'appartenance, de honte parfois liée à l'idée d'un "retour en arrière", de pression sociale autour de la réussite, et de ces frictions fécondes avec ceux qui ne partagent pas nos repères, autant d'éléments qui interrogent notre manière de faire société. On parle aussi de rires, de sensations, de famille, de ce qui nous ancre et qui fait qu'on se sent chez soi.Un échange profondément humain sur l'ambition, les attachements, et la possibilité de réconcilier nos différentes appartenances pour repenser notre manière de faire société.Bonne écoute !SandraLe lien vers le livre : Ceux qui reviennent - Pauline Rochart**************Merci de faire une place aux Équilibristes dans votre vie. Si vous voulez soutenir le podcast, prenez quelques instants pour dire pourquoi vous l'appréciez sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée, en laissant 5 ⭐et un commentaire. Merci pour votre soutien !Numéros d'Equilibristes est la lettre que j'envoie 2 fois par mois - c'est là que je partage ressources, observations et analyses, dont le point de départ est souvent le quotidien ou mon travail avec mes clients. C'est là aussi que j'annonce en avant-première tous les événements et opportunités de travailler ensemble. Vous pouvez vous abonner ici.Découvrez mon livre, En Équilibre, qui déconstruit le mythe de l'équilibre vie pro vie perso et explore 4 grands besoins derrière celui de préserver son équilibre de vie.Pour découvrir comment travailler ensemble, rendez-vous sur www.conscious-cultures.comPour écouter tous les épisodes, rendez-vous sur www.lesequilibristes.comConnectons-nous sur les réseaux : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-fillaudeau-23947ba/ et https://www.instagram.com/les_equilibristes_podcast/Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

I'm fired up and ready to talk about something that hits close to home—balancing motherhood and being an ambitious entrepreneur. I came across a quote that said women are expected to work like they don't have kids, mother like they don't have a job, and look like they are effortlessly managing both. Why are we promoting this narrative of perfection? Join me as I break down these unrealistic expectations and share my personal journey of integrating motherhood with my business. I'll talk about the importance of setting your own standards, establishing clear boundaries, and leading with authenticity. Let's challenge the status quo together and empower other women to do the same. Even if you aren't a mom, this episode has takeaways that will change the way you approach business. Tune in, reflect on some crucial questions, and let's redefine what success looks like! What you'll hear in this episode: [0:50] Balancing Motherhood and Ambition [2:15] Challenging Unrealistic Expectations [6:15] Redefining Success and Setting Boundaries [7:35] Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned [15:05] The Power of Leading Differently Related Episodes: How to Ignite Change and Reclaim Your Control How to Stay True to Yourself and Rise Above the Norm Stop Settling for Less: How I Pushed Myself to Succeed in Business and Motherhood Connect with Paige on Instagram @paigelawrencecoaching

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Are you afraid of your romantic relationship getting in the way of your career and vice versa? What if I told you that your relationship could be the secret weapon behind your biggest professional success, rather than the thing holding you back? Welcome to The Ripple Effect Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with the incredible Gabriela Embon. She is an inspiring speaker, relationship coach, and author of Becoming a Power Couple. We discussed one of the most overlooked dynamics in modern life: how your career and your relationship are deeply connected, whether you realize it or not. As someone who's been through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and marriage at the same time, this conversation hit me right in the heart. Gabriela has a gift for breaking down the emotional and practical challenges that ambitious couples face, especially when life feels overwhelming, communication breaks down, or resentment starts to creep in. Her coaching approach doesn't just focus on fixing problems. She helps you engineer a relationship that fuels your career and creates the kind of love you don't just survive, but thrive in. We talked about everything from managing stress at work without bringing it home to the unspoken expectations that can quietly destroy a connection. Gabriela's four-pillar framework for building a legendary marriage is packed with actionable insights that you can start using today! If you've ever felt like you're sacrificing your relationship to chase your goals, or like your partner just doesn't “get” what you're building, trust me. This episode is for you. It's honest, relatable, and packed with the kind of wisdom I wish I'd had years ago. And if you're in a relationship and trying to balance ambition, stress, and love, do not miss this one. So, what's one thing you've done to better integrate your career and your relationship? Leave a comment Ripple with Gabriela Embon Website: gabrielaembon.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabrielaembon Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http://instagram.com/rippleon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rippleon X: https://twitter.com/rippleon Website: http://www.ripplecentral.com Join our ever-growing community of Ripplers in The Pond: https://ripplecentral.com/pond #becomingapowercouple #therippleeffectpodcast #worklifeintegration #entrepreneurshipandrelationships #marriagecoaching #gabrielaembon #steveharper #powercouplecoaching #relationshipadviceforentrepreneurs #careerandlove

Drake's Back And Disses Future & LeBron, Love Island's Toxic Fans, Epstein Files | Episode 195Sponsored by:Mother Earth Wellness promo codes: “AMBITION” 10% https://motherearthri.com/ Rhode Island cancer awareness event August 3rd at Farm Fresh Rap America's got talent? MVTHACRWD 2025 Geruso Detailing https://www.gerusodetailing.com/ timestamps- 400K subs! thank you all!!!! 0:00- Drakes back! Subs LeBron, What Did I Miss 8:44- Drake subs Future and Future responds 36:50- Iceman album rollout 48:20- A$AP Rocky's album rollout is a mess 1:26:30- Diddy case update, bail denied 1:31:10- Epstein files deleted by Trump? 1:53:00- Jackboys 2 Travis Scott album 2:01:20- Skepta vs Joyner Lucas new rap beef 2:05:50- Young Thug still tweeting about street stuff 2:19:30- Love Island fans toxic cancel culture 2:39:40- RI Local news 3:10:00

We feel pretty confident that most sane Andor viewers skipped right from “Who Else Knows?” (S2, E11) into the finale. Turns out, there's still a LOT to discuss in the penultimate episode of Andor ever.We spent significant time this week digging into ISB hierarchies, and how the rise and fall of ambitious Imperials has hollowed out the Empire's institutions. We dissect ISB politics and competency through lenses of race and gender. We also paint parallels between Luthen Rael and French revolutionary Charles de Gaulle, and delight in Rebel downtime.New to Growing Up Skywalker? Come join us for non-toxic Star Wars recaps from a veteran and a new fan. New episodes every Tuesday.Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content!Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:03:23 Plot Summary00:11:27 Ambition, Competency, And Is The ISB Crumbling From Within?00:43:44 Luthen as Charles de Gaulle?00:59:51 Bae Watch01:08:28 Closing Thoughts

Send us a textShow NotesFree Maternity Leave GuideFor many new moms, the arrival of a baby sparks a profound—and often painful—question: Can I truly have it all? The drive to succeed professionally meets the deep desire to be present for your child, creating a tension that feels impossible to resolve.In this episode of the BeHerVillage Podcast, we sit down with Hannah Vasquez, founder of Your Favorite VA, who knows firsthand how ambitious moms can navigate this collision without sacrificing their careers or their families. Together, we explore how the right support system is the real game-changer—the antidote to the “either/or” choice so many moms feel pressured to make.

Maor Shlomo is the founder of Base44, an AI-powered app builder that he bootstrapped to an over $80 million acquisition by Wix in just six months. As a solo founder (with severe ADHD), he hit $1 million ARR just three weeks after launch and grew the product to more than 400,000 users, all while navigating two wars in Israel and never raising a dollar of outside funding.What you'll learn:1. The growth playbook that took Base44 from three friends to 400,000 users without spending any money on marketing2. How he hasn't written a single line of front-end code in three months—and how to structure your code repository to make it easier for AI to write your code3. His AI productivity stack that allowed him to compete against heavily funded competitors4. Why being a solo founder in AI might be the ultimate advantage (and the wedding story that almost killed the business)5. The story of signing the $80M acquisition deal while war broke out with Iran6. How to identify when to sell vs. stay independent (and why Maor chose acquisition despite being highly profitable)7. The counterintuitive product decision that tripled activation by removing a “helpful” feature8. How building in public on LinkedIn drove more growth than any paid channel—Brought to you by:Sauce—Turn customer pain into product revenue: https://sauce.app/lennyDscout—The UX platform to capture insights at every stage: from ideation to production: https://www.dscout.com/Contentsquare—Create better digital experiences: https://contentsquare.com/lenny/—Transcript: ⁠https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo⁠—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/167384119/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Maor Shlomo:• X: https://x.com/ms_base44• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maor-shlomo-1088b4144/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Maor and Base44(08:16) The origin story: how Base44 came to be(14:55) Bootstrapping and solo founding: challenges and insights(22:52) Productivity hacks and tech stack for solo founders(27:23) How to get started using Base44(28:47) Thoughts on raising money(34:05) Distribution in the age of AI(36:09) Ambition and goals(40:05) Growth strategies: from first users to thousands(51:32) Building in public(57:42) The solo founder journey(01:00:23) Community support(01:03:23) Hackathons and partnerships(01:06:42) The importance of velocity in product development(01:08:20) Technical stack and infrastructure insights(01:15:24) Activation lessons(01:18:19) The acquisition journey with Wix(01:25:14) Final thoughts and advice for founders—Referenced:• Base44: https://base44.com/• Retool: https://retool.com/• Tzofim: https://www.israelscouts.org/• Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/• RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Wix: https://www.wix.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder and CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyones-an-engineer-now-guillermo-rauch• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com• Yoav Orlev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoav-orlev-4a044b72• WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/• Google: https://about.google/• MongoDB: https://www.mongodb.com/• Deloitte: https://www.deloitte.com/• Render: Render.com• Claude 4: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/app• Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

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WAITING FOR THE CAPTAIN COOK OF MARS: 1/8: The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook Hardcover – April 9, 2024 by  Hampton Sides  (Author) 1930 COOK https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Sea-Imperial-Ambition-Contact/dp/0385544766/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xvSnWMwZwkRk3nB_oha-u7YL0k9kTC4voIQCoSWDz75eZXBRk_ZvRqUZ_P6pMaemKHJ8AhEdiyCpLrikQsp9iSIHNpX0v0n71kJqmCUW1VujrRMuDnenOyoWd5NtaDroImV4hSJ-hXf41L0HQmBS2q4Ws_PUqdVAXpvxskDgbzkPGE54c4xCqXxznyoRsahmmC7zXsNKkmipQCOKWZt728zHdG1ntVV4xSjkKJdX0v4.qQvWTGgLh4U5mw9t7ELNeecNVMkHQl35VNFyULPNX4g&qid=1720822146&sr=8-1 On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, set off on his third voyage in his ship the HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach on the island of Hawaii, Cook was killed in a conflict with native Hawaiians. How did Cook, who was unique among captains for his respect for Indigenous peoples and cultures, come to that fatal moment? Hampton Sides' bravura account of Cook's last journey both wrestles with Cook's legacy and provides a thrilling narrative of the titanic efforts and continual danger that characterized exploration in the 1700s. Cook was renowned for his peerless seamanship, his humane leadership, and his dedication to science-–the famed naturalist Joseph Banks accompanied him on his first voyage, and Cook has been called one of the most important figures of the Age of Enlightenment. He was also deeply interested in the native people he encountered. In fact, his stated mission was to return a Tahitian man, Mai, who had become the toast of London, to his home islands. On previous expeditions, Cook mapped huge swaths of the Pacific, including the east coast of Australia, and initiated first European contact with numerous peoples. He treated his crew well, and endeavored to learn about the societies he encountered with curiosity and without judgment. Yet something was different on this last voyage. Cook became mercurial, resorting to the lash to enforce discipline, and led his two vessels into danger time and again. Uncharacteristically, he ordered violent retaliation for perceived theft on the part of native peoples. This may have had something to do with his secret orders, which were to chart and claim lands before Britain's imperial rivals could, and to discover the fabled Northwest Passage. Whatever Cook's intentions, his scientific efforts were the sharp edge of the colonial sword, and the ultimate effects of first contact were catastrophic for Indigenous people around the world. The tensions between Cook's overt and covert missions came to a head on the shores of Hawaii. His first landing there was harmonious, but when Cook returned after mapping the coast of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, his exploitative treatment of the Hawaiians led to the fatal encounter. At once a ferociously-paced story of adventure on the high seas and a searching examination of the complexities and consequences of the Age of Exploration, THE WIDE WIDE SEA is a major work from one of our finest narrative nonfiction writers.

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Ohio: Ambition to be the new Texas for investors and high tech. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @stratacache. 1935 HAMILTON COUNTY