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AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke explores takes a trip down memory lane sharing highlights from the last 300 episodes, and some of her personal favorites.  Genealogy Gems Premium Members Exclusive Download: Download the ad-free show notes for this episode from the . (Premium Member subscription required.) Not a Premium Member? .) Premium Members have exclusive access to: Video classes and downloadable handouts The Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Downloadable ad-free show notes PDF cheat sheets Become a member .   Our Sponsors for this episode: Newspapers.com Get 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription.  and use coupon code GenealogyGems   MyHeritage   Get the Free Genealogy Gems Newsletter The Genealogy Gems email newsletter is the best way to stay informed about what's available with your Premium eLearning Membership. .   Follow Lisa and Genealogy Gems:

When Pat took a DNA test to ease her brother's doubts, she never imagined it would upend everything she thought she knew about her family. What followed was a story of shock, grief, forgiveness, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild your identity after discovering a hidden truth.Pat can be reached via email patmcd1974@gmail.comNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

In this captivating discussion, Mason and Velan dive deep into leadership—moving past old-school hierarchies to a more custodial vibe, seeing an organization as a soul, not just a machine. Velan brings in seership—reading a culture through patient observation and awakened senses, like a mycelial network. They touch on elemental forces (earth, water, fire, air) as leadership teachers—especially water as a memory keeper. Leadership, they say, should be about self-education, letting things flow like living systems, and shedding those colonial mindsets that cut us off from our senses. They also explore the alchemy of recycling energy—turning discomfort and conflict into gold by creating space for the unspoken. Mason even drops some SuperFeast wisdom about how unacknowledged secrets can disrupt harmony, and how tension can spark new paths—like dandelions breaking through concrete. Velan wraps it up by calling for multidisciplinary education—moving from specialists to diverse thinkers—and finding common ground. He reminds Mason about enchantment, opening up new possibilities. His big advice for new leaders? Get real with your core secret—your profound why—the bedrock for any lasting impact. Mason & Velan's Highlights [00:00:37] The Living Question of Leadership [00:01:21] Custodial Leadership vs. Hierarchical Models [00:03:45] Seership and Sensory Perception [00:05:37] Mycelial Intelligence and Elemental Mastery [00:09:28] Decolonizing Leadership and Reclaiming the Senses [00:17:00] Embodiment and the Practice of Discomfort [00:20:15] Alchemizing Conflict and Recycling Energy [00:22:00] The Power of Secrets and the Inner “Why” [00:27:30] Multidisciplinary Leadership and Cultural Enchantment [00:36:40] Embodiment as an Ecosystemic Practice [00:45:15] Leading Through Initiation and Death Cycles [00:51:04] Returning to the Sacred “Why” – Leadership as Prayer Call to Action If something in this conversation stirred something in you—don't rush to make sense of it. Just sit with it. Let it move through your body, your breath, your week. That's where real leadership begins—not in the doing, but in the listening. If you feel called, share this episode with someone walking that same edge of becoming. And if you haven't yet, subscribe or leave a few words in the reviews—it really helps this work find the ones who are ready to hear it. Thank You to Velan A deep bow to Velan—for the generosity of presence, for weaving wisdom that feels less like information and more like initiation. Brother, thank you for reminding us that leadership is ceremony—a remembering of how to walk well with life.

Recorded live at The Eternal Song Seven Day Film Premiere summit with Indigenous voices. Donna Kerridge, a Rongoā Māori practitioner from Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand, shares insights into her journey bridging Māori traditional medicine and the Western healthcare system. Kerridge discusses the challenges and beauty of indigenous healing practices, emphasizing the significance of connection to nature, ancestral knowledge, and the balance between the physical and spiritual realms. She reflects on her experience watching the film Eternal Song and the necessity of truth in storytelling. Through her work and this conversation, Kerridge elucidates the importance of understanding one's place in nature and the universe to achieve true wellbeing. Hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. Topics00:00 Introduction to Donna Kerridge 00:58 Reflecting on the Film's Impact 03:45 Understanding Rongoā Māori 06:10 The Concept of Wellbeing in Rongoā Māori 10:55 Healing Practices and Patterns of Disease 20:19 The Importance of Ancestry and Connection 22:37 Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science 29:47 Challenges of Being a Healer in Modern Times 32:18 Exploring the Pillars of Ru Māori 33:42 Connecting with the Spiritual Realm 36:30 Healing Through Nature 43:28 Respect and Indigenous Knowledge 45:41 Bridging Western and Indigenous Medicine 52:28 The Role of Ancestral Knowledge 56:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections Find out more about The Eternal Song film series and All-Access Pass and the SAND film Mauri which features all three guests from today's show.Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Ancestry.com is the world's biggest genealogy website, providing users with access to historical records and DNA testing. It is known for having a vast collection of records and family trees and once a year it does a big update calling it DNA day. Our historian Dr Grant Morris is here to explain what that is and whether it matters.

Backstage Bay Area – Episode with Amaro FreitasGuest: Amaro Freitas, acclaimed Brazilian jazz pianist and composerHost: Steve RobyEpisode Highlights:Introduction to Amaro Freitas, his Afro-Brazilian roots, and his unique approach to jazz piano.Amaro discusses his musical beginnings in Brazil, learning piano in church, and the influence of family and local musicians.Deep dive into Amaro's rhythmic style, blending African, Brazilian, and jazz traditions.Influences: Amaro shares how Chick Corea and other jazz legends shaped his sound and creative process.Stories from Amaro's career, including memorable performances and personal encounters with Chick Corea.Discussion of Amaro's latest album, "Y'Y," inspired by the Amazon, nature, ancestry, and the power of water.Exploration of the track "Encantados," its roots in Afro-Indigenous legends, and the spiritual connection between music, nature, and humanity.Amaro's approach to live performance, improvisation, and adapting his set for intimate venues like the Joe Henderson Lab at SF Jazz Center.Preview of upcoming shows in San Francisco, including details on setlists, improvisation, and audience interaction.Featured Tracks:"Y'Y" (title track)"Encantados"Upcoming Events:Amaro Freitas performing solo at the Joe Henderson Lab, SF Jazz Center, San Francisco.Four shows: Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th, 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.Tickets and info: sfjazz.orgLinks:Amaro Freitas Official WebsiteSF Jazz Center TicketsConnect:Follow Backstage Bay Area for more artist interviews and behind-the-scenes stories.Share the episode and join us at SFJAZZ

Join us and Dr. Oh Myo Kim for an illuminating conversation on her time parenting her two children while in Korea as a Fulbright researcher and professor at Yonsei University. Dr. Kim graces us with her perspective on Korean and US politics, how she is including her children in learning about current events, and what it has been like teaching Korean and international students about Korean adoption. Additionally, Dr. Kim sheds light on her newest research on adoptees who search but do not find, and DOKADs (descendants of Korean adoptees) and the politics of identity within the next generation, and the legacies of adoption for us all. Oh Myo Kim BioOh Myo is a counseling psychologist who researches adoption and identity. She is primarily a mixed-methods and qualitative researcher.  She holds a BA in English, a Master of Divinity, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology. Oh Myo teaches classes for undergraduates and graduate students in the Mental Health Counseling program at Boston College. She is currently a visiting professor at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea on a Fulbright Fellowship.https://www.ohmyo.kimhttps://www.childrenofadoptees.comCo-Hosts: Nari Baker & Robyn ParkMusic: Mike Marlatt & Paul GulledgeAudio Production: Frederico Soler FernándezArtwork: Dalhe KimListen on: iTunes & SpotifyInstagram: @laboroflovepodcastSupport via Venmo: @laboroflovepodcast

After taking a DNA test to support her granddaughter's school project, Gina discovered a life-changing truth: the man who raised her wasn't her biological father. In this episode, Gina shares her journey through not one but two NPE revelations, finding—and then losing—new family, and ultimately building meaningful connections with previously unknown siblings. Gina H can be reached via email gmhpkr@aol.comResources Mentioned:Unearthing by Kyo MaclearDNAngels NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

We often carry the story “I can't sing” or “That's not my voice”, a belief rooted in comparison, in safety, in self-protection. We excuse our expression by saying it's for others: “If I sing well, they'll love me.”  In this week's TIMELESS, Alumnus Alejandra Ortis speaks of the voice as a channel - a conduit for the vibrant force that already dances through us. In this episode, we are invited to shift the gaze: the voice is not you pushing forth, but life moving through you. In  How to Remember Your Voice and Sing Freely, we disentangle from the hidden contracts of love and validation, and rest in the truth that  you are love. The voice is simply an expression of that. We speak about lineage, safety, and how many voices - especially those of women - were muted through ancestral memory. May this conversation be a place of permission to let sound move, to let truth sing, to remember the electric current you are. Join The Rhythm with live practice sessions every Monday and Thursday here. For links and more, visit  https://allthatweare.org/  

In this episode, Therese Markow and Law Professor Anya Prince discuss the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. DTC testing, which began in the 1990s and grew significantly by the 2010s, allows individuals to purchase genetic tests without a doctor's prescription. By 2021, 100 million people globally used DTC testing. Companies like 23andMe and Ancestry offer ancestry, health, and wellness information. However, concerns include data privacy, potential genetic discrimination, and the accuracy of health results. Professor Prince breaks down the 2023 data breach at 23andMe, discusses what DTC companies do with customer data (including DNA samples), and what third parties may be interested in the data collected by these companies.     Key Takeaways: There are hundreds of DTC genetic testing companies out there with a variety of levels of security measures. Some are going to be more secure than others.  Depending on which DTC company you use, some will destroy your genetic sample, but others may keep it indefinitely, potentially for future research and use. The US doesn't have any general data privacy protections, nor any broad genetic privacy action or protection. However, many states are beginning to pass general data protection laws.  There is no right or wrong answer for participating in genetic testing. It is something each needs to weigh the pros and cons for themselves and understand what is important to them and the risks they are willing to take.    "For the most part, DTC companies can do a lot with your data, and the customer doesn't have too much control over it. The main protection is a company's privacy policy." —  Anya Prince   Connect with Anya Prince: Professional Bio: https://law.uiowa.edu/people/anya-prince  Publications: https://library.law.uiowa.edu/anya-er-prince    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-prince-3a06b171/    Connect with Therese: Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net Threads: @critically_speaking Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Megan Mary, author of the book The Dream Dimensions. Metaphysical author Megan Mary, a dream analyst, intuitive, and mystic, intertwines her passion for personal transformation, magick, and cats with the ethereal realm of dreams.   In addition to a career spanning over twenty-five years creating, managing and marketing websites, she holds a BA and an MA in English Literature, certification in British Studies, is pursuing her PhD in Metaphysical Sciences and is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams.   After being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, she experienced a spiritual awakening. She now empowers women all over the world to live more authentic, aligned, and abundant lives through dream empowerment and mystical guidance. Her podcast, Women's Dream Enlightenment, has been voted as one of the Top 20 Spiritual Awakening Podcasts You Must Follow. When she's not dreaming or weaving digital webs, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two magickal cats.   Megan Mary is available for virtual radio/tv, magazine, podcast and book clubs guest appearances!   Here's the book blurb: During a magickal ritual, Hannah Skye receives a prophetic message. She then encounters a series of seven riddles that lead her to discover there is more to her ancestry than she ever imagined.   Meanwhile, someone has been following her, lurking in the shadows. As she works to deciper the prophecy before Halloween night, Hannah discovers and confronts the destructive force that has influenced the course of her life.   A tale of ancestral healing, this fall-themed final installation of the Witches of Maple Hollow Trilogy brings together mystery, astronomy, alchemy, and dreams to illuminate dimensions beyond time and space.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Megan Mary Website: www.meganmary.com Social media: IG: @meganmaryauthor X: @MeganMaryAuthor LinkedIn: @Megan Mary Iudice   Purchase The Dream Dimensions on Amazon: Ebook: https://amzn.to/42gKEgE   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Let us know what you think!We unpack how end of life records like probate, wills and testaments can be the undoing of even the most stubborn brickwall.Stacey Janssen and Jeremy Keel of Janssen Estate Probate & Elder Law demystify the legal jargon of wills, probate and guardian records.Do you have a genealogical question for Kathleen? Drop us a line at hitting the bricks at gmail.com and let us know.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Darolyn Bellemeur was adopted in 1972 through a Jewish agency in Riverside, California. In her twenties, determined to learn the truth of her beginnings, she navigated closed records and bureaucracy until finally receiving a three-page letter from Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in Los Angeles. That letter — a simple packet of typed pages — unveiled a world of family history: a sixteen-year-old Jewish mother from Tennessee, a grandmother who controlled the adoption decision, siblings she had never known, and a teenage father of Irish descent. For the first time, Darolyn was given glimpses of the people and circumstances that shaped her life story. From those fragments, she pieced together clues, calling cemeteries, chasing down a last name, and finally connecting with her birth parents. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Travel advisors Ryan and Julie explore Kensington Tours' Personal Heritage Journey programs - unique travel experiences that trace your family ancestry through customized, private guided tours. Learn how to turn genealogical research into meaningful travel adventures that connect you with your personal history.What Are Heritage Journey Programs?Fully customized ancestry-based travel experiences designed around your specific family historyPartnership between Kensington Tours and Ancestry.com for in-depth genealogical researchPrivate guided explorations with local experts and destination specialistsOngoing flexibility to adjust itineraries based on discoveries during your journeyFeatured Heritage ItinerariesNew York City Immigration Heritage Trip (7 Days)Trace immigrant ancestors through NYC neighborhoodsEllis Island and Statue of Liberty visits with genealogical contextBrooklyn culinary tours and cultural neighborhood explorationsPrivate ancestry genealogist consultationsNational Archives research opportunitiesNorthern Italy Heritage Journey (11 Days)Perfect blend of traditional Italian landmarks and personalized ancestry sitesRome, Florence, and Milan with customized village visitsMedieval town explorations in TuscanyLake Maggiore region discoveryUpgrade options for detailed family tree researchReal Heritage Journey Success StoriesEuropean gentleman reunited with childhood friend in Africa through Kensington's researchSurprise ancestral village visits during Sicily toursMulti-generational family bonding through shared heritage explorationPlanning Your Heritage JourneyBest for: Couples, retirees, and multi-generational familiesCustomization: Every itinerary tailored to your specific ancestryResearch depth: Basic to comprehensive genealogical packages availableTravel style: Luxury accommodations with authentic cultural immersionExpert Travel TipsHeritage journeys work best without young children for deeper cultural engagementConsider as retirement celebration or milestone anniversary tripsStart with regional heritage research before international travelCombine traditional sightseeing with personal family discoveryKeywords: heritage travel, ancestry tours, genealogy trips, Kensington Tours, family history travel, Italy ancestry tours, NYC immigration history, personalized travel expeSupport the showLove the podcast? Help us continue to create great travel content by supporting the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1197029/supporters/new Ready to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. We work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Visit our website www.allthingstravelpodcast.com and click on "Plan Your Next Vacation" Join the travel conversations and the fun in our Facebook Page and Instagram Page! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! Click this link and share the show! Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

Crystal Rivers | Word for Now | Sep 29, 2025 There is a profound heritage in the faith that many believers remain unaware of, and this ignorance creates a fundamental exposure problem in contemporary Christianity. The Nigerian church, for instance, once carried tremendous spiritual power through pioneers like P.A. Elton, who in the 1960s-80s laid out detailed blueprints, protocols, and structures for the nation's spiritual destiny. His vision included specific feast days, prayer watches, and kingdom-focused ministry that stood in stark contrast to the prosperity gospel that later infiltrated and weakened the church's foundation. When genuine seekers touch the burden of God for their nation today, they often find themselves unknowingly fulfilling the same prophetic patterns these spiritual fathers established, because they're touching the same heart of God. Understanding spiritual ancestry is crucial on two levels. First, recognize that generational curses are real—someone who experiments with substances may unknowingly activate an inherited addiction that a great-uncle struggled with, or touching immorality may awaken dormant generational bondage. Just because sin hasn't manifested yet doesn't mean the seed isn't present, waiting for the right conditions. But second, and more importantly, there is also godly spiritual ancestry. When certain spiritually-charged resources encounter someone with "ancestry" in that spiritual bloodline—books like "Good Morning Holy Spirit," "Adventures with God" by John G. Lake, materials from the God's Generals era—something awakens. Deep calls to deep. A hunger ignites that had been dormant. The harsh reality is that many of today's spiritual giants who cried out for revival—like Leonard Ravenhill or P.A. Elton—never saw their visions fully realized in their lifetimes. Their disciples became the ones God used for movements like Brownsville and other revivals. This should humble current believers while also revealing how desperately the investment is needed. The issue isn't a lack of hunger in most Christians; it's a lack of sophistication, protocol, and exposure to what true worship and sacrifice look like. Many believers are spiritually illiterate, primitive in their approach to God—not because they don't care, but because they've never been exposed to the heritage, the standards, the depth that previous generations walked in. The core truth that must grip every believer is this: genuine love for souls comes only from genuine love for Jesus. The greatest need isn't better evangelism techniques or more passionate preaching about Him—it's being possessed by Him. The gospel without the unction of His presence falls to the ground powerless. Christianity isn't waiting for a new definition but for a new demonstration. Before anyone can hear the command to "go," they must first hear and continually respond to the invitation to "come"—to come to Jesus, to spend time with Him, to be head over heels in love not with the idea of Jesus, but with the living, vibrant experience of Him daily. Ministry done without this foundation becomes humanitarian work at best, and the protection against burnout and distraction is simple dependency on Him renewed each day. The watchmen's conference that was recently held carries months of encounters in its sessions. The old-timers who showed up—disciples of these spiritual fathers—carry keys that this generation desperately needs. Study the God's Generals. Listen to the materials on revival history. Let the standard they held challenge the compromised metrics of modern ministry. And understand that your lack of hunger may simply mean you haven't yet collided with your spiritual ancestry—those specific resources and revelations that will awaken what God has already placed in your bloodline in Christ. Zoom every weekday : http://www.caveadullam.org/zoom

Send us a textPeyton Wilfrey joins us to discuss All Tales, his innovative platform making book creation accessible and affordable for everyone through AI assistance while preserving meaningful stories.• Recently launched all-in-one book creation platform streamlining writing, illustration, formatting, and printing• Motivated by desire to create legacy and preserve family stories for future generations• Tackles the problem of expensive book creation that typically costs thousands of dollars• Currently focused on picture storybook format with plans to expand capabilities• Research shows children with knowledge of family history develop stronger self-identity• Platform helps combat information overload by encouraging meaningful story preservation• Used creatively for wedding guest books that tell couples' stories• Provides free family tree consultation services to help people discover their ancestry• Emphasizes AI as an assistant rather than replacement for human creativity• Currently US-focused with plans for careful global expansion respecting local lawsFollow Peyton Wilfley at ...His websitehttps://www.alltales.com/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@AllTalesOfficialTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@alltalesSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/Twitter (yes, I refuse to call it X)https://x.com/politicallyht LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with two executives who have helped to build one of the industry's leading alternative asset managers.In Permira Part 2, Brian Ruder joins his Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO Dipan Patel in Permira's London office to discuss the firm's evolution and how the business has grown to over €80B in AUM.Both Brian and Dipan bring deep backgrounds in private equity investing to bear as they now lead the firm through its next phase of growth.Brian joined Permira in 2008 after working as a Partner at Francisco Partners. He's Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO of Permira, also serving on the firm's Executive Committee and the buyout funds' Investment Committee. He was instrumental in building the firm's Technology sector team, which he co-led until 2023 where he worked on a number of the firm's notable transactions, including Ancestry, Genesys, Informatica, LegalZoom, Magento, McAfee, Relativity, Zendesk, and more.Dipan joined Permira from Gores Group and is Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO of the firm. He serves on Permira Holdings Limited Board and Permira's Investment Committee and Executive Committee. He's focused on technology and services investing, working on deals such as Renaissance Learning, Informatica, Axiom, Adevinta, AllTrails, Ancestry, LegalZoom, and more.Brian, Dipan, and I had a thought-provoking conversation about what it takes to build and run a scaled alternative asset manager and how to differentiate a firm and a culture. We discussed:How the firm's beginnings have shaped the culture that has been built and how that culture has permeated how they make investment decisions, work with companies, founders, and LPs.The benefits and challenges of the collaborative leadership model.How would an LP underwrite Permira's culture?How the firm's European heritage helps as an investor.The opportunity set in Europe.The investment culture at Permira and how its structure and set up helps investment processes and decision-making.Why software buyouts have become a larger part of the buyout investing landscape.The Growth vs. Buyout mindset.The advantage for technology forward incumbents.How AI is impacting software investing and how AI is impacting services businesses.The thought process behind launching a wealth solutions business, Permira Wealth, and how it reflects the culture of the firm.Thanks Brian and Dipan for coming on the show to share the evolution of Permira and your expertise and wisdom in private markets.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Message from our Sponsor, Ultimus01:18 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream01:56 Introducing Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel04:44 Private Equity and Technology04:54 Brian's Career Journey06:51 Dipan's Career Journey11:44 AI's Role in Modern Investing12:38 AI in Services and Technology13:27 Permira's Sector-Focused Approach13:54 AI's Broader Impact on Industries17:27 Leadership and Innovation in Private Equity18:49 Underwriting Deals in the AI Era18:53 Importance of Market Leadership21:58 Technology Forward Incumbents24:00 Permira's Continuous Innovation24:26 Building the Business of Permira24:36 Dipan's Perspective on Firm Growth25:35 Core Values and Their Impact26:39 Investment Strategies and Sector Focus27:19 Fluid Team Dynamics28:04 Growth vs. Buyout Mindset29:45 Long-Term Investment Philosophy30:29 Driving Terminal Value30:50 Optimizing Long-Term Profitability31:55 Case Studies: Informatica and Ancestry.com32:58 Skillsets for Growth-Oriented Investing33:26 Assessing Long-Term Outcomes34:09 Empowering Long-Term Thinking34:30 Big Picture Thinking in Investments38:05 Co-Leadership Model39:38 Challenges of Co-Leadership40:37 Permira's Entrepreneurial Culture43:14 Diversifying Capital Base44:58 Educating the Wealth Channel46:29 Permira's Brand in the Wealth Channel47:10 Future Evolution of PermiraEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

What happens when your AncestryDNA results reveal way more than you bargained for? In this episode, Lindsey dives into jaw-dropping DNA surprise stories submitted by listeners... from secret siblings and hidden heritage to family secrets that flipped entire identities upside down.Whether you've taken a DNA test or you're just here for the drama, this episode delivers shocking, hilarious, and heartwarming moments straight from our community. If you've ever wondered “What if my ancestry test is wrong?” or “What if my DNA results reveal a family secret?”, then you'll definitely want to listen to this because you take one!Follow us on social!The Pod: @friends.and.eneamasThe Host: @scrubhacks

The internet has changed genealogy forever. A few clicks can uncover census records, passenger lists, or even digitized newspapers that once took months of travel and library time to access. Companies like Ancestry, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage have built enormous databases. Google can even surface obscure family references. With so much at our fingertips, it's easy to believe the myth: “All of genealogy is online now.” But here's the truth: while the internet is an incredible tool, the majority of genealogical records are still not online. Many live in courthouse basements, small-town libraries, church archives, or dusty boxes in county offices. Some will never be digitized. If you rely only on online databases, you'll miss out on huge parts of your family story. Let's explore why this myth is so common, what's really available online, and how to push your research further by going offline... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/genealogy-records-online-myth/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

In this episode of Identified, Nabil Ayers is joined by Devi Mambouka, the artist and producer behind Masma Dream World, for a reflective conversation on ancestry, spirituality, and chosen family. Born in Gabon and raised by her mother’s Bengali side of the family, Devi opens up about the early disconnection from her father’s culture and how she set on a journey to rediscover the Gabonese side of her identity—through food, music, language, and spirit. The conversation explores the power of rituals, especially around cooking and feeding others, as a way to form bonds, process grief, and reclaim lost traditions. “If I cook for you,” Devi says, “you’re family.”This is one of the most spiritually resonant conversations in the series so far. Host: Nabil AyersGuest: Masma Dream World (Devi Mambouka)Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji Produced by Palm Tree IslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa F. grew up in what seemed like the perfect family in a small Oklahoma town—until a DNA test revealed a shocking truth about her biological father. In this episode, she shares the journey of piecing together family secrets, confronting long-held assumptions, and finding unexpected connections with new relatives. Her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing how identity and belonging can be reshaped in unexpected ways.Please leave a rating or review for NPE Stories.NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Let us know what you think!School records dating back to the 1700s can break through genealogical brick walls by providing detailed information about individuals and families that may not exist in other historical documents.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org.

Send us a textINTRODUCTION:In this episode, the host delves into the symbolism and meanings of the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Wands from the tarot deck. Each card is examined through the lens of fashion, astrology, and spirituality, with a focus on the journey from inspiration to leadership. The discussion includes advice on embracing new energies, the importance of spiritual travel and alignment, and the challenges and responsibilities that come with personal growth and leadership. Real-life applications such as maintaining integrity, seeking divine guidance in all endeavors, and the cautious use of psychedelics for spiritual growth are also explored. The episode concludes with a call to incorporate the Lord in all aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of honesty, balance, and a disciplined pursuit of spiritual wisdom.*Page of Wands thru the Kings of Wands.Playlists: https://music.apple.com/profile/DeVannonSeraphinoWebsite: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comINCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):·      GOD HATES HONORARIUMS.·      STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM LSD.CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON SERÁPHINO:TikTok: https://shorturl.at/nqyJ4YouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonEmail: SDJPodcastNewYork@Gmail.com REFERENCES:https://astrostyle.com/tarot/suit-of-wands/Thanks for listening!!! Please follow us on YouTube + TikTok @SexDrugsAndJesusPodcast

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with one of the executives who has helped to build one of the industry's leading alternative asset managers.We sat down in Permira's London office with Co-CEO Dipan Patel to discuss the firm's evolution and how the business has grown to over €80B in AUM.Dipan brings a deep background in private equity investing to bear as he and his Co-CEO Brian Ruder now lead the firm through its next phase of growth.Dipan joined Permira from Gores Group and is Co-Managing Partner and Co-CEO of the firm. He serves on Permira Holdings Limited Board and Permira's Investment Committee and Executive Committee. He's focused on technology and services investing, working on deals such as Renaissance Learning, Informatica, Axiom, AllTrails, Ancestry, LegalZoom, and more.Dipan and I had a thought-provoking conversation about what it takes to build and run a scaled alternative asset manager and how to differentiate a firm and a culture. We discussed:The founding story of Permira and the evolution of the firm since spinning out of Schroder Ventures in 1996.How the firm's beginnings have shaped the culture that has been built and how that culture has permeated how they make investment decisions, work with companies, founders, and LPs.How would an LP underwrite Permira's culture?How the firm's European heritage helps as an investor.The opportunity set in Europe.The investment culture at Permira and how its structure and set up helps investment processes and decision-making.Why software buyouts have become a larger part of the buyout investing landscape.How AI is impacting software investing and how AI is impacting services businesses.Why the firm has expanded into credit.The thought process behind launching a wealth solutions business, Permira Wealth, and how it reflects the culture of the firm.Thanks Dipan for coming on the show to share the evolution of Permira and your expertise and wisdom in private markets.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus01:55 Welcome Back to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast02:03 Introduction to Permira and our guest, Dipan Patel03:47 Discussion on Distributions and Market Conditions04:19 Selling A-Grade Businesses in Current Market05:03 Flight to Quality in Times of Stress06:07 Reflecting on Career and Lessons Learned06:29 Early Career Experiences at Arthur Andersen and Lehman Brothers07:29 Impact of Early Career on Leadership Style09:04 Challenges in Today's Investment Environment10:15 Underwriting in Unpredictable Times10:45 Locating Good Companies for Investment14:31 Importance of Market Leadership14:59 Partnering with Founders and Executive Teams16:22 Permira's Co-Leadership Model19:49 Investment Decision Process at Permira21:02 Underwriting Character in Executives22:54 Permira's Organizational Character and Culture23:29 Understanding Organizational Culture23:54 Thriving in Chaos: The Concept of Anti-Fragility24:51 Capital Flows in Private Markets25:26 Developing Investment Theses25:54 Strategic Exit Channels26:24 Supply Creates Its Own Demand27:24 The Necessity of Access to Private Markets28:10 Managing Stress Moments in Private Markets28:50 Navigating Industry Evolutions29:20 Focusing on Core Strengths30:09 Balancing Growth and Differentiation31:21 Investing in Growth and Buyout Businesses32:26 Synergies Between Growth and Mature Businesses33:38 Risk Spectrum in Investments34:27 Understanding Runway and Market Position35:42 Disruption vs. Destruction in AI36:49 Investing in Platform Shifts37:58 Control and Duration in Private Equity39:08 The Role of AI in Incumbent Success40:25 Cultural Adaptability to AI42:21 Specialism vs. Generalism in Investing43:56 Professional Services and AI45:27 Future Investment Ideas46:34 Mission Critical Investing47:28 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

On this week's Authors On Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Joseph Bolton to explore the deep cultural roots behind his visually stunning book Old Grandmother's Tree. Discover how Bolton blends French-Canadian and Indigenous traditions, navigates creative collaboration with artists, and reimagines ancestral stories through 450 illustrations.✨ Tips for aspiring authors include:Start small when working with illustratorsBuild strong communication and trustUse personal heritage as a creative compassEmbrace your own writing rhythm—outline optionalThis episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about storytelling, identity, and the art of visual narrative.#JosephBolton #AuthorsOnMission #OldGrandmothersTree #IndigenousStorytelling #IllustratedBooks #PodcastInterview #WritingTips #CulturalHeritage #FolktaleMagic #DanielleHutchinson #AuthorSpotlight

Our ancestors gifted us life, wisdom, resilience—and sometimes, patterns of pain that no longer serve us. In this week's Reiki from the Farm™ episode, we'll explore how Reiki can help us heal our ancestral lineage, drawing from Healthcare Reiki practices and the beautiful teachings of Rebecca Campbell. Together, we'll discover how to honor our roots, accept the blessings passed down through generations, and release burdens that don't belong to us. You'll also be guided through a Reiki meditation to connect with your ancestry, receive its gifts, and lovingly set down the weight you no longer need to carry.______Pam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, businesswoman, and Licensed Reiki Master Teacher (LRMT) with the International Center for Reiki Training.Get in Touch with Pam:pam@reikifromthefarm.comwww.reikifromthefarm.comRegister for our newsletter!Register for our newsletter! Instagram Facebook Youtube pam@reikifromthefarm.com

In this episode, Lori shares her journey of discovering she was donor conceived after taking a DNA test meant to be a distraction during a difficult time. What began as curiosity about her heritage unraveled decades of family secrets, uncovered hidden siblings, and raised urgent questions about medical history and identity. Lori speaks candidly about the impact on her relationships, the search for truth, and her commitment to breaking cycles of secrecy for future generations.Lori can be reached on Instagram @journe2mehttps://www.instagram.com/journe2me?igsh=MXIwcWw5dmF1bXl1dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrResources Mentioned:Richard Wenzel's ongoing Family Medical History project email npeadvocate@gmail.comNPEN link:https://nursingfornpes.com/Hiraeth Hope & Healing:https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Send us a textINTRODUCTION:This video discusses the global identity crisis, particularly among men, and the importance of understanding masculinity. The speaker shares a personal journey of defining masculinity through spiritual means, including prayer and exploring ancestry. Emphasizing the significance of cultural history and individualism, the discussion also touches on the complexities of relationships, particularly with women, warning against manipulative behavior. It moves into broader themes of success, spirituality, and personal growth, using tarot card analogies to illustrate the journey from initiation to fulfillment. The video advocates for staying grounded, being prayerful, and recognizing the spiritual dimensions in everyday life.*Five of Wands thru the Ten of Wands.Playlists: https://music.apple.com/profile/DeVannonSeraphinoWebsite: https://www.SexDrugsAndJesus.comINCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):·      The Global Masculinity Crisis.·      The Importance Of Cultural History.·      Individualism Is A MUST.·      Don't Let People Borrow Your Clothes.·      Silent Competition Between Women And Men.·      Success Is Not Always Pretty. CONNECT WITH DE'VANNON SERÁPHINO:TikTok: https://shorturl.at/nqyJ4YouTube: https://bit.ly/3daTqCMLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devannonEmail: SDJPodcastNewYork@Gmail.com REFERENCES:https://astrostyle.com/tarot/suit-of-wands/Thanks for listening!!! Please follow us on YouTube + TikTok @SexDrugsAndJesusPodcast

Send us a textWelcome to episode 88 of Coon Hunting Confidential! Every other Wednesday, The HT Mafia mixes their uniqueness, coon hunting, comedy, and creepy stories to bring you all-new episodes of CHC!    This episode features a conversation with Carter from middle Georgia. He's somewhat of a novice when it comes to coon hunting. His family owns some land that's been in the family since the Revolutionary War. There's a very unique history on that track of land that even includes a murdered lady by the water well. Tune in to hear Daniel and Dustin cut up with Carter, while they talk about coon hunting and creepy stuff.As always, THANK YOU for listening! Keep them dogs in the woods and happy hunting

Host Matt Burgess interviews Gidon Schwartz from Genetics, a UK charity offering pre-conception carrier screening and partnering with the NHS to increase access to BRCA and carrier testing for people with Jewish ancestry. They discuss why ancestry matters for certain recessive conditions, how testing and outreach have evolved, ethical and identity challenges around asking about ethnicity, and where to find resources and genetic counseling.

Rebecca grew up without the steady presence of a father, carrying unanswered questions into adulthood. When a DNA test opened unexpected doors, she discovered family connections that had been close by all along — in ways she never could have imagined.Resources Mentioned:DNA Surprises with Alexis HourseltNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

As the U.S. slides into autocracy, Americans need to be reminded that liberalism can still solve the problems that Trump uses to fear monger. Jerusalem Demsas, founder and editor in chief of “The Argument,” joins Offline to explain what solutions for immigration and the economy would look like, her beef with the post-liberal left, and why she's staying on Twitter...and maybe you should too. Plus, what she's seeing on the ground at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, DC—aka the place JD Vance gets his crazy blood and soil ideas.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT" (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.) RPGBOT is now on TikTok with funny Tiny Videos. If you've ever wanted quick takes on tabletop gaming, absurd jokes about TTRPG character creation, or a one-minute guide to why your heroic path matters, we've got you covered. Find us on TikTok and share the chaos with your party. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into the nuts and bolts of Stormlight RPG character creation. Whether you're building in Foundry VTT, or just curious about the mechanics of the Stormlight Archive role-playing game, this episode covers everything from choosing ancestries and cultures to shaping heroic paths, distributing attributes, and developing personal goals. Along the way, expect plenty of humor, a few strong opinions about TTRPG character building, and some good-natured roasting of dice that never roll high enough. The crew emphasizes how collaborative character development in tabletop RPGs creates better stories, and why the Cosmere setting makes role-play more immersive. You'll hear practical insights into how ancestry and culture choices impact gameplay, why attributes and skills are essential for effective character building, and how heroic paths in the Stormlight Archive RPG add unique abilities and playstyles. Plus, they dig into why Foundry VTT tools for Stormlight RPG make the whole process smoother, even if you occasionally click the wrong button and accidentally delete your character sheet. Highlights include: Why role-playing games are secretly just an excuse for group storytelling. What it really means to define a character's personal goals beyond “survive.” How the Stormlight RPG offers character advancement beyond level 20, and why you'll need more caffeine if you try it mid-campaign. Why collaborative character creation in TTRPGs is the real key to having fun. Key Takeaways Character building is collaborative and creative, especially in the Stormlight Archive RPG. Foundry VTT enhances character creation with tools that make the process smoother and more engaging. Choosing ancestry and culture in tabletop RPGs significantly impacts gameplay and role-play. Heroic paths in the Stormlight RPG shape playstyle and unlock unique abilities. Attributes and skills for effective character building are essential for both new and seasoned players. Defining personal goals in character development provides depth and narrative hooks. The Stormlight RPG character creation guide demonstrates how players can evolve beyond level 20. Immersion in the Cosmere setting makes role-play more rewarding and hilarious. Call to Action If you enjoyed this discussion of Stormlight RPG character creation, share the episode with your friends in the gaming community. Post it in your tabletop gaming group chat, bring it up at your next TTRPG session, or recommend it to that one friend who always takes three hours to finalize their character sheet. Because building characters is better when you build them together. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

CMO Confidential — “What Your CFO Wants to Tell You (But Won't)” with CNA CFO Scott LindquistWhat does a great CFO really think about marketing? Mike Linton sits down with Scott Lindquist—CFO of CNA Financial and former long-time CFO of Farmers—to decode the finance side of brand building, performance spend, and the politics of the boardroom. They cover how CMOs should onboard a new CFO, why “marketing math” wins over skeptics, mistakes to avoid in board presentations, and how insurers used bold brand bets to become category killers.What you'll learn • The four archetypes of CFOs—and how to work with each • Why CFOs who are “joined at the hip” with the CEO think differently about growth • How to explain cost of capital and present value like a marketer (and win budget) • The insurance playbook: brand investment, DTC distribution, and lifetime value • Why every large marketing org needs a Marketing CFO (and how to set it up) • Boardroom pitfalls: jargon, 100-slide decks for 20 minutes, and “draining the slide” • Practical tips for building trust: bring the data, surface bad news early, and speak in outcomesGuestScott Lindquist — Chief Financial Officer, CNA Financial. Former CFO, Farmers Insurance. Started at PwC and has led finance through growth, turnarounds, and public-company scrutiny.HostMike Linton — Former CMO of Best Buy, eBay, and Farmers; former CRO of Ancestry. Host of CMO Confidential, the #1 CMO show on YouTube.Who should watchCMOs, CEOs, CFOs, board members, founders, and marketing leaders who need tighter finance alignment and clearer ROI storytelling.Brought to you by TypefaceLegacy marketing tools weren't built for AI. Typeface is the first multimodal, agentic AI marketing platform that turns one idea into thousands of on-brand assets—across ads, email, and video—while integrating with your MarTech stack and meeting enterprise-grade security needs. See how brands like ASICS and Microsoft accelerate content at scale: typeface.ai/cmo.—If you're enjoying the show, please like, comment, and subscribe. New episodes every Tuesday; companion newsletter with the top insights every Friday.#CMOConfidential #CFO #MarketingROI #BrandBuilding #B2BMarketingCMO Confidential, Mike Linton, Scott Lindquist, CNA Financial, Farmers Insurance, CFO, CMO, marketing CFO, finance and marketing alignment, cost of capital, present value, marketing math, LTV, lifetime value, CAC, board presentations, brand valuation, insurance marketing, DTC insurance, Geico, Progressive, performance marketing, media spend, marketing ROI, budgeting, enterprise marketing, MarTech, agentic AI, Typeface AI, ASICS, Microsoft, PwC, executive leadership, C-suite, category strategy, growth strategy, B2B marketing, B2C marketing, onboarding a CFO, sponsorships, vendor management, marketing governance, data-driven marketing, brand building, boardroom communication, enterprise security, AI marketing platformSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Turns out Tim’s family tree isn’t as simple as he thought… Brad from Ancestry dropped some wild results live on air. We’re talking way more backgrounds than Tim ever imagined, a trait that proves he’s a true Viking, and even a link to Aussie history that blew all our minds. You’ve gotta hear what crime his ancestor committed to end up here — it’s so perfectly Tim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad and Ginger discuss the importance of asset flexibility, community building, and health savings accounts (HSAs). The conversation emphasizes maximizing contributions to HSAs while addressing financial conflicts that arise within relationships. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction and Community Building (00:00:00) Ginger shares her growing efforts to engage with the community and incorporate more fun activities into her life. Understanding HSA and Healthcare Expenses (00:32:00) The benefits of maxing out an HSA are discussed, highlighting the importance of using it strategically for long-term healthcare expenses. Importance of Asset Flexibility (00:19:00) The discussion covers the flexibility of different asset types and how this can affect financial independence strategies. Overcoming Financial Conflicts in Relationships (00:39:10) Strategies for couples to align financial goals and values while avoiding conflicts are outlined. Conclusion and Resources (00:57:10) Brad shares exciting new developments in the ChooseFI community and invites listeners to engage. Key Takeaways: Maximize HSA Contributions (00:32:00) Take advantage of tax-free growth in HSAs by maximizing contributions, as this can benefit long-term healthcare costs. Engage in Open Discussions (00:44:00) Successful financial planning requires transparent conversations about values and aspirations between partners. Explore Various Account Types (00:19:00) Have a mix of account types (taxable, Roth, traditional) for better flexibility and planning around future income and expenses. Quotes of Note: "Plan ahead to avoid complications later." (Brad, 00:39:00) "Building connections leads to a richer life." (Ginger, 00:05:50) "Your money is not trapped. It's just simply not." (Brad, 00:26:00) "Save for freedom, not deprivation." (Ginger, 00:48:00) "Engage in genuine conversations about finances." (Brad, 00:47:00) Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Introduction and Community Building 00:32:00 Understanding HSA and Healthcare Expenses 00:19:00 Importance of Asset Flexibility 00:39:10 Overcoming Financial Conflicts in Relationships 00:57:10 Conclusion and Resources FAQs: How can I better communicate financial goals with my spouse? Engage in open discussions about values associated with finance and find common ground. (00:44:00) What are the benefits of maxing out an HSA? Maxing out HSA contributions allows for tax-free growth and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. (00:33:00) Can I take money out of my retirement accounts before age 59 and a half? Yes, there are strategies that can allow you to access your funds early without penalties. (00:26:00) Related Resources: Risk Parity Radio (00:11:00) Ancestry.com (00:54:00) InsideTracker (00:53:00) Action Items: Join a local FI group to enhance community involvement. (00:03:39) Review your HSA contributions and expenses to maximize benefits. (00:32:00) Discuss financial goals with your spouse to reach consensus. (00:44:00) Discussion Questions: How can we balance spending and saving in our relationship? (00:44:00) What strategies can we use to engage more with our community? (00:01:00) How do we effectively allocate our finances towards asset flexibility? (00:19:00)

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It's the best way to support this podcast and the movement we're building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Josh Bruni joins Alec for a conversation on his path from sports merchandising and scaling major consumer brands to leading Aires Tech in the field of “electric health.” He shares how experiences at companies like the Utah Jazz, Ancestry.com, and Pacsun shaped his view of technology's rapid growth, and how personal awareness of EMFs redirected his focus toward wellness. They discuss the unseen impact of non-native EMFs on health, the role of human intuition in a tech-driven world, and why electromagnetic awareness is becoming as essential as clean water, nutrition, and sleep. For more details, links, timestamps and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/content/ Links Aires Tech — https://rstr.co/airestech/twf25 - Use discount code TWF25 for 25% off Aires Certified Space - https://airestech.com/pages/aires-certified-spaces/?rstr=TWF25 The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic's motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— RMDY Collective: Dedicated to making homeopathy accessible with high-quality remedies and hands-on training. Discover how this holistic approach supports natural healing and empowers you to take charge of your wellness.  Enroll in RMDY Academy at https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa Explore more at RMDY Collective at https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa

We kick off Season 7 with a warm welcome to new listeners and a bit of housekeeping before diving into this week's story.Our guest, Liz, grew up surrounded by confusion—her various IDs and birth certificates carried different names and birthdates, leaving her with more questions than answers. Discovering she is an NPE helped bring clarity, and since then she's begun building relationships with some of her family members. While those connections are slowly unfolding, she has not yet met her biological father.Liz can be reached via email lizette.rmc@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Right To KnowUntangling Our Roots SummitSeverance MagazineNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

When Michelle Ercanbrack volunteered for a Mormon pioneer trek, she thought she'd be helping teenagers learn history. What she discovered instead was a missing piece of her own family story that had been hiding in plain sight for decades.Michelle, a BYU family history program graduate and former Ancestry researcher who worked on television shows like "Who Do You Think You Are," joins me to share how sometimes the most meaningful genealogical discoveries happen not behind a computer screen, but when you physically stand where your ancestors once stood. Her emotional experience retracing her ancestor's journey through the Wyoming wilderness to Utah reveals why knowing the facts of a story and truly understanding its impact are two completely different things.Her ancestor, Mary Ann Malley, was a widowed single mother facing impossible choices and learning more about her life led Michelle to understand that even professional genealogists can overlook the most meaningful connections in their own family trees. Her story challenges every family historian to ask a simple but powerful question: What happens when you stop researching your ancestors' lives and start walking where they walked?This episode will leave you questioning whether you truly know your family's stories or if you're ready to discover what you've been missing.〰️

A CMO Confidential Interview with Kim Whitler, professor at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, board member, and former GM and CMO. Kim shares insights from more than a decade of research with over 500 CMO's including how 50+% of roles are misaligned, the huge gap between CEO's and CMO's, the fact that misalignment results in weaker financials, and her belief that better position matching would "prevent" the "cure" of firing the CMO. Key discussion topics include: why the CMO position has the most variance in the C-suite; the importance of matching responsibility, experience and status; and why she thinks search firms can do a better job. Tune in to hear marketing analogies to the New England Patriots line-up and James Bond movie casting.Colonel Mustard, in the Study…with the Job Spec? Why Poor Role Design Shortens CMO Lifespans | CMO ConfidentialWelcome back to CMO Confidential, the podcast that takes you inside the drama, decisions, and politics that go with being the head of marketing. Hosted by 5x CMO Mike Linton (Best Buy, eBay, Farmers Insurance, Ancestry.com).This week, Mike welcomes back Dr. Kim Whitler, Professor of Marketing at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, former CMO, board director, and one of the foremost researchers on the CMO role. Kim has spent 14+ years analyzing 500+ interviews and hundreds of job specs to uncover why nearly 54% of CMO roles are misaligned—and what that means for tenure, effectiveness, and marketing's reputation in the C-Suite.From her groundbreaking research (published in HBR, Sloan Management Review, and the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science) to real-world board and executive experience, Kim breaks down:* Why job specs often set CMOs up to fail* The massive perception gap between CEOs (who think roles are well-designed) and CMOs (who don't)* How status, responsibility, and experience combine to drive—or derail—firm outcomes* The practical questions every CMO candidate should ask before taking a job* Why “throw away the job spec and write your own” might be the smartest advice you'll hear

After I took a genealogy test a few years ago, I became curious about my ancestors. I’m grateful I got to hear stories about a few relatives from my late father and from my mother. Hearing about my ancestors helps me feel connected to my family’s roots (all the way back to one great-great-grandfather) and helps me to learn from their experiences. When it comes to our spiritual roots, what a gift that Jesus’ earthly genealogy is recorded in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38. Jesus’ genealogy establishes that He is the Messiah and a direct descendant of Abraham. As we read Jesus’ genealogy, we see God’s faithfulness in keeping His promise to Abraham to make him the father of many nations (Genesis 17:1-8). Two thousand years after that promise was fulfilled, the apostle Matthew wrote, “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1). As we study the stories in the Bible about Jesus’ ancestors, the genealogy list comes to life. We see the names of royalty such as King David and ordinary people such as a carpenter named Joseph. And Matthew includes five women: Tamar, Bathsheba (Uriah’s wife), Rahab, and Ruth (who some scholars believe were all gentiles) and Mary. Whether or not we know much about our biological ancestors, we can—because we’re part of God’s family—learn about our spiritual ancestors throughout the Bible. We gain courage from seeing how faithful God was to them.

This week's episode journeys to dystopian corporate hellscapes present and future as Julia, Dana, and Steve dissect the horror and philosophical underpinnings of Alien: Earth, Noah Hawley's new series adapting the Ridley Scott sci-fi masterpiece. Next, they set their course to Arlen, Texas where they'll assess the return of Hank, Peggy, and Bobby in Mike Judge's rebooted King of the Hill. Finally, they venture to Hollywood and greet its “new face” and the medical specialists who reconstructed it in their discussion of the Hollywood Reporter's special issue on cosmetic surgery.  In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, it's time for lunch as they chat about Lauren Collins's recent New Yorker piece “The Case for Lunch.” Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements: Dana: A request seeking a good book about the cultural impact of Napoleon. Steve: The poem “Empathy and New Year” by James Schuyler.Julia: Crate diving into your own ancestry and visiting places significant to your family's history—Ancestry proves to be a useful tool to track down public records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode journeys to dystopian corporate hellscapes present and future as Julia, Dana, and Steve dissect the horror and philosophical underpinnings of Alien: Earth, Noah Hawley's new series adapting the Ridley Scott sci-fi masterpiece. Next, they set their course to Arlen, Texas where they'll assess the return of Hank, Peggy, and Bobby in Mike Judge's rebooted King of the Hill. Finally, they venture to Hollywood and greet its “new face” and the medical specialists who reconstructed it in their discussion of the Hollywood Reporter's special issue on cosmetic surgery.  In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, it's time for lunch as they chat about Lauren Collins's recent New Yorker piece “The Case for Lunch.” Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com.  Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Endorsements: Dana: A request seeking a good book about the cultural impact of Napoleon. Steve: The poem “Empathy and New Year” by James Schuyler.Julia: Crate diving into your own ancestry and visiting places significant to your family's history—Ancestry proves to be a useful tool to track down public records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haughty enough for ya?! This August, Alex recounts his time spent in southwest Pennsylvania, including games, books, sandwiches, jobs, and films; the mystery of the American mall; flame-broiled personal computing; manual labor around town; a trip to New York to meet the half-sibs; convenience store news!; the modern American highway and the curse of cashless; Death 2tranding and the vtuber menace; chicken wings with a couple of pals, and a look at the weird recluse phase! We're the gnarly force your psychic warned you about!   ====MUSIC==== Sakanaction - Shin Takarajima Gen Hoshino - Koi

A new program is helping Illinoisans of African descent reconnect and reclaim ancestral ties lost due to the transatlantic slave trade. In a period spanning over 400 years, more than 13 million men, women, and children were forcibly transported across the Atlantic Ocean to work in the Americas, devastating familial bonds. Now, the Illinois Family Roots Pilot program is offering free DNA testing so people can trace their roots into the past and connect with living relatives. Reset learns more about the state program and hears from two Chicago-area residents who connected after DNA testing showed they were related. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.