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Are you dressing down or are you dressing for your higher self? In this episode, I speak with Chellie Carlson, a stylist who works with top executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the world to transform their lives through style. We're pulling back the curtain on the hidden power of style and how it can become the ultimate tool to manifest your dreams even faster! Chellie shares simple ways to upgrade your closet without having to break your budget, discover your own signature style, and feel & look great no matter your age or size. We also talk about how women can overwrite years of programming to overcome shame, insecurity, and body dysmorphia by using powerful mindset shifts that'll have you loving and honoring your body. If you're ready to take your style to the next level (and feel amazing while doing it!), then you're in the right place!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Chellie Carlson, an LA-based transformational wardrobe stylist! 02:30 How can you use style as the ultimate manifestation tool? 05:25 Why we need outside perspective to step into our higher selves. 11:25 How to overcome shame, insecurity, and body dysmorphia. 17:35 Why you should dress up when you're having a low confidence day. 21:10 3 quick and easy tips to level up your wardrobe. 28:45 How to develop your own signature style. 34:55 How did your personal style help you take your business to 7-figures? 38:45 Can you be too old to have your own sense of style? 46:15 Celebrating Chellie's Powerhouse moment of having her first in-person live masterclass!   RESOURCES + LINKS Ready to dress for your higher self? Learn how to work with Chellie HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat April 28th-30th in Scottsdale, AZ are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Join the waitlist for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Chellie: @chelliecarlson Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

I love cupping coffee. It is a great way to assess a coffee and learn how to identify defects, attributes, and nuances that allow you to make decisions about buying coffee and how to maintain consistency in roasting. But the issue we have in a lot of coffee is that cupping, a practice designed for the above scenarios, has been miss used in the front of house customer facing world of retail.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about cupping's place in coffee quality control and what we should be doing instead of cupping to better manage the quality of our coffee and more clearly communicate a coffee's attributes to customers.    APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!  KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS  Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS   KEYS TO THE SHOP®  1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related Episodes:    586: How to Dial In Your Cafe   SHIFT BREAK! How to Think About Quality 533: Principles of Quality Control 406 : Five Ways to Immediately Improve Your Coffee Quality

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Deep: Being able to continue to evolve and navigate the changing environments… and showing up every day in a positive mindset.In today's energy landscape, with rising utility costs and aging power grids, the need for energy independence has never been more urgent. Deep Patel, the Founder and CEO of GigaWatt, has spent nearly two decades addressing this challenge by helping people generate and store their own electricity using solar panels and battery storage.Deep started GigaWatt in 2006, bootstrapping the company from his parents' garage into a thriving enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $60 million since 2019. His mission is simple but powerful: to empower individuals with energy independence and reduce reliance on traditional utility grids. “We are bringing power back to the people,” Deep explained. “By having their own solar panels and battery storage, they can avoid the grid most of the time.”Solar energy isn't a new idea, but its accessibility has transformed dramatically. Deep noted, “Fast forward to 2026, we're finally at the stage where solar panels and battery storage are affordable for the normal person.” This shift makes it possible for more households to achieve grid independence, even as electricity rates continue to soar.One key factor in GigaWatt's success is its user-friendly software, enhanced with AI tools. Designed to simplify energy management, it optimizes solar and battery usage for maximum savings. “The software from the solar industry is written by engineers for engineers,” Deep said. “We're making it so a layman can understand how to operate this system—without an electrical engineering degree.”GigaWatt is currently raising funds through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, inviting people to invest in its mission. Deep sees this as an opportunity for supporters of clean energy to join the movement. “There's a lot of people just like you, Devin, that believe in solar and storage and would want to put some money into it,” he explained.By combining technical innovation with a clear social mission, Deep and GigaWatt are empowering homeowners to take control of their energy future. This is more than a business—it's a movement aimed at creating a cleaner, greener world.tl;dr:Deep Patel founded GigaWatt to help people achieve energy independence with solar and battery systems.GigaWatt has grown to over $60 million in annual revenues since its 2006 garage-based launch.Deep highlighted the affordability of solar technology, making it accessible to more homeowners.GigaWatt's AI-enhanced software simplifies solar energy management for everyday users.The company is raising funds on StartEngine, inviting supporters to invest in clean energy innovation.How to Develop Persistence and Positivity As a SuperpowerDeep describes his superpower as persistence and maintaining a positive mindset. He shared, “Being able to continue to evolve and navigate the changing environments… and showing up every day in a positive mindset is really our superpower.” Deep emphasized focusing on incremental progress rather than obsessing over immediate results, saying, “Just chip away every day and continue to march forward when times get hard.” His resilience has been critical in sustaining GigaWatt's success over two decades, despite the ups and downs of the solar industry.Deep shared how he navigated industry downturns that left others struggling. When faced with a challenging year, he invested his own resources into the business, even as cash flow projections looked bleak. He described it as “double downing in a time of fear” and credited his belief in GigaWatt's mission for getting through the tough times. His persistence during temporary storms ensured long-term success and growth.Tips for Developing Persistence and Positivity:Focus on small, daily wins to maintain momentum.Recognize that tough times are temporary, like storms that will eventually pass.Stay mission-driven rather than fixating on short-term results.Maintain a positive mindset by focusing on progress, not perfection.View challenges as opportunities to adapt and grow.By following Deep's example and advice, you can make persistence and positivity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileDeep Patel (he/him):Founder & CEO, GigaWattAbout GigaWatt: At GigaWatt, we empower DIYers, professionals, and homebuilders with solar and battery storage solutions. As a leader in the industry, we simplify every step, from design, financing, permitting, installation and system commissioning, enabling faster and more efficient solar and battery storage adoption. Through our family of brands, we deliver high-quality, reliable kits and support services that remove the guesswork and ensure seamless integration, providing unmatched value to our customers. Since 2006, thousands have trusted us to power their homes and businesses with our solar and battery solutions, transforming lives with power from the sun. Starting from the ground up, GigaWatt has built and expanded its network of rooftop solar and battery storage brands across the U.S. through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and spinoffs. Designed by solar industry experts for both DIY users and professionals, the GigaWatt Network provides industry-leading solar and battery storage solutions tailored to meet specific project requirements. Known for reliability and long-term performance, our adaptable solutions empower customers to achieve lasting energy independence, no matter the project location, design, or environment.Website: gigawattinc.comLinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/gigawattincOther URL: startengine.com/offering/gigawattBiographical Information: Deep Patel is a clean energy entrepreneur and solar industry pioneer dedicated to making energy independence accessible to everyone. As Founder and CEO of GigaWatt, he has spent nearly two decades helping homeowners, builders, and professionals adopt solar power and battery storage solutions that reduce reliance on the traditional power grid. Through GigaWatt and its family of brands, Deep has built a nationwide network delivering turnkey solar kits, design services, financing support, and installation guidance—empowering thousands of customers to power their homes and businesses with renewable energy.Driven by a vision of a world powered by the sun, Deep advocates for affordable solar technology, smart energy policy, and a lifestyle centered on clean energy systems including solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles. With a background in entrepreneurship and finance, including a Master's degree from Boston University, he has grown GigaWatt through organic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and innovative product development. His mission is simple but transformative: to help people break free from the grid and build a future where clean, resilient energy powers every home.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/deeppatelSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, and Rise Up at Work. 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What if the dreams you thought were over were actually just waiting for the right moment to begin?In this episode, Dr. Kelly Kessler welcomes back Angela Fuller—competitive gymnast, American Ninja Warrior athlete, fitness instructor, and motivational speaker—whose story is a powerful example of resilience, reinvention, and pursuing bold dreams later in life.Angela's athletic journey began early. A Colorado native, she started gymnastics at age five, but a serious injury forced her to leave the sport at fourteen. Years later, a devastating car accident left her with a severe spinal injury, and during her second pregnancy she sustained additional disc damage that ultimately placed her on disability. Doctors told her she would never be an athlete again.For years, Angela believed that chapter of her life was closed.Everything changed when her best friend was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. That moment became a powerful wake-up call to stop waiting and start pursuing the dreams she once believed were impossible. Angela began rebuilding her health, teaching fitness classes, and rediscovering joy through movement. She returned to gymnastics after a 27-year break, joined a competitive adult team at age 41, and began training for American Ninja Warrior.Since then, Angela has continued to defy expectations. She competed on American Ninja Warrior Season 15, represented the United States at the Masters Gymnastics World Cup, and made history by completing the gymnastics Omnithon—competing across all 14 events in a single competition, becoming the oldest gymnast ever to accomplish the feat.Today Angela's mission is to show women—especially mothers—that their dreams don't expire with age. In this conversation, she shares how grief can transform into purpose, how to navigate guilt while pursuing your own goals as a parent, and why choosing faith over fear can open doors you never imagined possible.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to reinvent yourself, this episode is a powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful chapters of life are still waiting to be written.Connect with Angela: https://linktr.ee/angela_fuller?fbclid=IwRlRTSAN_nkpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMyp8op0c9N0yf9aKP5BReAEmnpkAAsm94IvBg7gPmGKP_hLUZyZ1_lkVb_U_aem_SnOgZfRXcU3rzqfDy2rt0wConnect with KellyIf this conversation resonated with you and you're ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, there are a few ways to continue the journey.

Industrial Talk is onsite at MD&M West and talking to Marian Schneider, Applications Engineer at Planar Motor about "Innovative, Smart conveying systems". Marian Schneider, a mechanical engineer from Germany now living in Vancouver, discussed the innovative technology of Planar Motors at the MD&M West conference. Planar Motors uses magnetic levitation for motion, offering six degrees of freedom, including rotation, tipping, and tilting. The technology, which has been around for 10 years, is modular, flexible, and programmable, making it suitable for various assembly and packaging lines. Schneider highlighted the system's scalability, with applications ranging from small payloads to large systems with up to 1000 units. The technology is maintenance-free, relying on solid-state electronics and permanent magnets. Outline MD&M West Event Overview Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by MD&M West and the News and Brews team.MD&M West is highlighted for its medtech automation, packaging, plastics, and design innovations.Scott emphasizes the importance of attending MD&M West to connect with passionate individuals in the industry.The event is described as a significant platform for innovation, energy, and conversation in the medtech industry. Introduction of Marian Schneider Scott introduces Marian Schneider, a key individual at Planar Motors.Scott praises the impressive footage from Marian's booth at MD&M West.Marian shares that the first day of the conference was very busy and exceeded expectations.The eye-catching demo at Marian's booth drew in many attendees, making it hard to avoid. Marian Schneider's Background Marian shares his background, mentioning he is originally from Germany and now lives in Vancouver.He has a background in mechanical engineering and transitioned to the solutions team at Planar Motors.Marian has a degree in aerospace engineering and a master's in Mechatronics.Speaker 1 is impressed by Marian's extensive educational background and achievements. Planar Motors Technology Marian explains the technology behind Planar Motors, which uses magnetic levitation for motion.The technology allows for movement in any direction, including up, down, rotating, tipping, and tilting.Planar Motors' technology is more advanced than traditional magnetic levitation systems.The technology has been around for 10 years and is used in various applications, including assembly and packaging lines. Applications and Flexibility of Planar Motors Marian discusses the flexibility and scalability of Planar Motors' technology.The system is modular and can be customized to fit different automation equipment and processes.The motion on the system is programmable, allowing for quick changes in motion patterns without physical adjustments.Planar Motors' technology is designed to meet both immediate and future needs with its flexible and scalable solutions. Future Innovations and Customer Collaboration Marian mentions potential future innovations, including smaller movers for smaller payloads and higher density.The company is focused on improving motion capabilities, such as rotation speed and stability.Software development is a significant part of Planar Motors' product, with ongoing efforts to make integration easier and reduce programming time.The company works closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements, ensuring their solutions meet market demands. Technical Details and Customer Support Marian explains the technical details of Planar Motors' technology, including the use of permanent magnets and a 2D grid of coils.The system is solid-state and does not require mechanical parts, making it robust and maintenance-free.Planar Motors provides comprehensive support to customers, including application development, simulations, and virtual commissioning.The company ensures that customers are well-supported throughout the entire life cycle of their systems. Contact Information and Final Thoughts Marian provides contact information for those interested in Planar Motors' technology, including email and LinkedIn.Scott expresses his admiration for Marian's technology and encourages listeners to reach out to him.The conversation concludes with a reminder to attend MD&M West next year to experience similar innovations.Scott emphasizes the importance of manufacturing and the exciting developments in the industry, encouraging listeners to stay tuned for more conversations. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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You've probably heard the advice a hundred times: "just find clients with more money." Cool. Super helpful. But if that were all it took, you wouldn't still be sending $500 invoices.Here's the truth nobody talks about: the size of your paycheck has almost nothing to do with the size of the company you're working with. It has everything to do with the size of the problem you're solving.In this episode, Joey and Christy break down exactly how to make the shift from cheap clients to higher ticket clients - and the one mindset shift that unlocks scaling your creative business.Here's what they cover:Why bigger paychecks come from bigger pain points - not bigger companiesThe difference between low-stakes and high-stakes content - and how to tell which one you're being hired forHow to identify revenue-driven industries that actually have budget to spendWhy pitching outcomes instead of deliverables is the key to closing higher-ticket dealsHow to position yourself as a problem solver - not just a content creatorOnce you start chasing painful problems instead of pretty projects, everything changes - your invoices, your clients, and your confidence walking into every pitch.P.S. This is exactly the kind of strategy we build inside the 6 Week Creativ Rise Mastermind - helping creative entrepreneurs go from low-ticket work to running full 6-figure businesses with high-value clients.Round 15 just kicked off with an incredible group of creatives already in motion. If you're watching this thinking “that should've been me,” get yourself on the Round 16 waitlist now and be first in line when applications open. Round 16 Applications launch in August 2026!(http://www.creativrise.com/)FREE TOOLS & TRAININGS→ Pricing Calculator: https://www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculator→ Pitching Masterclass Course: https://www.creativrise.com/pitchingmasterclass→ Sales Call Formula Course: https://www.creativrise.com/offers/RM2ZPtZx/checkout→ Productivity Course: https://www.creativrise.com/productivity→ Money Management Training: https://www.creativrise.com/moneytraining→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: https://www.creativrise.com/inquiryformLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE→ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/creativrise→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/creativriseFOLLOW ALONG→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers

The favorite past time of many an owner is to gripe about their younger Gen Z staff. Before them it was millennials. Before them it was Gen X, before them...well, you get the idea. For as long as coffee shops have hired employees, leaders have found it challenging to lead and manage a younger work force and the reason given is that there is just something about "That" generation.  Well, I have good news for you! On today's episode we will be talking about why you should not manage these Gen Z people! At least not the way you think you do. We will explore the counterproductive practice of studying cohorts of people vs the productive practice of actually managing the people you have right in front of you. I recently gave a talk about this subject at Coffee Fest and it really hit home to many struggling to find ways to manage their staff. I hope you find this episode to be both a relief and challenging at the same time.    Related Episodes: 558: Digital Natives and the Future of Coffee Shops w/Kosta Kallivrousis 194 : Encore Episode! Leadership in the Cafe: 10 Steps to being a People First Leader | Aired January 17 2017 579: How to Really Care For People in the Cafe 588: Prioritizing the Right Things as Your Cafe Grows Growth is Not Just For The Buisiness 415: The Best Lessons On How to Listen w/ Listening Expert, Oscar Trimboli   KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS 2026! Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min     

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Jane: If something goes poorly, I'm like, okay, how can we fix this?Rob: I don't really accept constraints... I want to always find a way around the issue.Imagine a drive-thru where you can order your favorite coffee with a single app click, arrive at the pickup spot, and leave in seconds—no line, no waiting, no tipping. This seamless experience is the vision of Jane Lo and Rob Whitten, co-founders of p!ng, a fully automated drive-thru system designed to solve the inefficiencies of traditional drive-thrus.The idea was born out of frustration. Rob, a robotics expert and father of three, described how bad drive-thru experiences with his daughters inspired the project. “My three daughters made me go through a bunch of drive-throughs. It was a terrible experience, and Jane told me to stop complaining one day and just fix it,” he shared. Jane, a marketing and customer experience expert, immediately saw the potential. Together, they combined their skills to create what Rob calls “the nerd's revenge for bad drive-throughs.”The technology behind p!ng is as impressive as its simplicity. Customers use an app to place their orders, which are prepared only when they approach the pickup location. Sensors and geofencing track vehicles, ensuring orders are ready precisely when needed. Rob explained, “We wanted you to leave p!ng feeling victorious and like you're living in the future. It's nice and simple on the surface, but underneath, there's a bunch of really cool tech happening.”Jane and Rob's innovative system is already making waves among consumers, who appreciate the speed and ease of the experience. “Our customers were like, ‘This is amazing. Why doesn't this already exist?'” Jane said. Yet, traditional venture capitalists often didn't understand the scope of the problem. “If you're someone wealthier, you probably have an assistant or a fancy espresso machine. You're not likely to be in that drive-thru lane,” she explained.To fund their vision of revolutionizing drive-thru convenience, the pair turned to regulated investment crowdfunding on Wefunder, where everyday people can invest in their mission. “It's awesome because good customers make great investors and vice versa,” Rob noted.By combining cutting-edge robotics with a deep understanding of customer needs, Jane and Rob aren't just solving a problem—they're creating an entirely new experience. p!ng shows how innovation and impact can work hand in hand to redefine convenience.tl;dr:Jane Lo and Rob Whitten founded p!ng to create a frictionless, fully automated drive-thru experience.They combined expertise in robotics and customer experience to revolutionize how people get coffee.Traditional VCs didn't see the problem, so they turned to crowdfunding to fund their vision.Jane's adaptability and Rob's determination to overcome constraints drive their ability to innovate.p!ng's technology simplifies the customer experience while showcasing the potential of robotics.How to Develop Adaptability and Problem Solving As a SuperpowerJane and Rob's superpowers center on adaptability and a refusal to accept limits. Jane describes herself as an “adapter,” someone who embraces change and thrives in uncertain situations. “If something goes poorly, I'm like, okay, how can we fix this?” she explained. Rob, on the other hand, described his ability to challenge constraints: “I don't really accept constraints... I want to always find a way around the issue.” Together, these superpowers enable them to tackle challenges head-on and innovate in ways others might overlook.When Jane was recovering from hip replacement surgery, she adapted by learning to solder at home so she could contribute to p!ng's pilot project. “We made like a hundred of them or something,” she said, referring to the wiring components she assembled. Meanwhile, Rob shared his story of running a two-football-field-long hose to solve a water shortage during a robotics test at Amazon, demonstrating his determination to overcome obstacles quickly and creatively.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Push your boundaries by tackling things you fear or find uncomfortable.Embrace change as an opportunity for growth rather than something to avoid.Interrogate constraints instead of accepting them—ask “how can I solve this?” rather than “can I?”Use AI tools creatively to brainstorm and find out-of-the-box solutions.Focus on the next step instead of dwelling on failures or setbacks.By following Jane and Rob's example and advice, you can make adaptability and problem solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Invest in Ending Organ Shortages!Guest ProfileJane Lo (she/her):Co-founder, p!ngAbout p!ng: p!ng is the fastest autonomous coffee drive-thru in the galaxy — a compact, robotics and AI-powered pod that serves premium specialty drinks in under a minute with virtually no wait and a radically better customer experience. Designed by veterans of Amazon Robotics, iRobot, and SharkNinja, p!ng delivers the speed, consistency, and convenience today's on-the-go consumers crave, whether that's during the chaotic morning rush or afternoon beverage side quest.Website: pingthru.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/pingthrucoffeeCompany Instagram Handle: @pingthrucoffee Other URL: wefunder.com/pingBiographical Information: I grew up in the Bay Area and after graduating from UC Berkeley, began my career in healthcare consulting and biotech. These experiences made one thing clear: I wanted to work as close to the end consumer as possible. I returned to school to earn my MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, then moved into product marketing, brand marketing, and media production for consumer brands including Samsonite and SharkNinja. I met Rob, my co-founder, at SharkNinja, working on the same kitchen appliances development team. I found my true passion in Customer Experience analytics at Forrester Research, heading up a team of analysts and working as an advisor to Fortune 500 executives. I used data to show companies how well they are delivering for customers (or not), and what they could do to improve. Over time, I realized that even with good intentions and well-resourced teams, many companies struggle to create real change. Today, I use my love of working with and understanding customers to build joy-inducing experiences that make everyday life better.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jane-lo-pingRob Whitten (he/him)Co-founder, p!ngBiographical Information: Rob Whitten is the co‑founder of p!ng, the wicked fast robotic coffee drive‑thru. Raised in Loudon, NH, he attended West Point and served as an Army infantry officer before settling in Billerica, MA in 2004.With a degree in Systems Engineering and a Master's in Program Management, Rob has spent his career solving complex problems across defense, consumer electronics, and e‑commerce. He has led high‑performing teams at BAE Systems, iRobot, SharkNinja, and Amazon Robotics, working on projects including autonomous manipulation, robotics sortation, and grocery automation.In 2023, frustrated by long drive‑thru experiences with his daughters, he co‑founded p!ng to reinvent the model through automation.Outside of work, Rob enjoys riding his Harley with Jane, competing in triathlons, skiing, hiking, traveling, cooking, and crafting epic Star Wars lawn decorations.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rob-whitten-pingthruInvest in Career Success!Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, and Rise Up at Work. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch – Private Investor Session: Immediately following the March 17, 2026, live broadcast at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, investors are invited to join an exclusive private Zoom session to engage directly with the presenting founders—BRG Therapeutics (Dale Walker), GigaWatt (Deep Patel), My Diabetes Health (Dr. Prem Sahasranam), and rHEALTH (Eugene Chan). In this dedicated off-air environment, participants can ask deeper questions about strategy, traction, deal terms, and impact while exploring their active Regulation Crowdfunding campaigns in real time. Watch the live pitches on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, LG Smart TVs via e360tv, LinkedIn, YouTube, or Facebook—then continue the conversation in the private investor session where capital and clarity come together. Register free to get access to both events.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on March 17th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour March: This month, Devin Thorpe will explore how investors can align profit with purpose in a powerful session titled “Why You Should Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding.” As CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., Devin will share practical insights on generating financial returns while driving measurable social and environmental impact through regulated investment crowdfunding. Register free to get all the details. March 18th at Noon ET/9:00 PT.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Nominate your MedTech, BioTech or Life Sciences company for the prestigious TAG Awards. The deadline is quickly approaching! Apply before March 13! Use the discount code SUPERPOWER to save 20%!Save the Date! October 20th and 21st will be the Crowdfunding Professional Association Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit for 2026. This is the event of the year for everyone in the crowdfunding ecosystem.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

In "Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora", Joe Lynch and Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. About Sankalp Arora Sankalp Arora is the CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. With 14 years of experience, Sankalp developed safety and sensor planning for the world's first safe autonomous helicopter, funded by DARPA, a project that won the Howard Hughes award, AUVSI Xcellence award and was nominated for the Collier Trophy. He is a recipient of the Qualcomm Innovation fellowship and Swartz Innovation fellowship and has a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. Gather AI and Sankalp have received several awards, including CB Insights' AI 100, SupplyChainBrain's Great Supply Chain Partner Awards, Peerless Media's NextGen Supply Chain Awards, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive Top Tech Startup Awards, and the Pittsburgh Inno Fire Awards. About Gather AI Gather AI is an intralogistics AI company which collects visual data from drones, forklifts, and connected machines, integrates it with warehouse management systems (WMS) and cloud platforms, and uses AI to identify issues and suggest next steps. Key Takeaways: Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications In "Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora", Joe Lynch and Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. Bridging Robotics Expertise to Logistics: Sankalp Arora's foundational work in safety and sensor planning for autonomous helicopters (a DARPA-funded project) highlights how sophisticated robotics and computer vision expertise is now being directly applied to create reliable, "real-world" AI solutions for the supply chain. Visual Data is the New Inventory Input: Gather AI utilizes hardware like drones, forklifts, and connected machines to collect vast amounts of visual data within a warehouse, moving beyond manual counts and traditional scanning methods to capture inventory status comprehensively and automatically. Intralogistics Focus: The primary application of this AI is in intralogistics (operations inside the warehouse), specifically tackling challenges like inventory inaccuracy, cycle counting, and labor efficiency—common pain points for WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) users. From Data to Actionable Insights: The platform doesn't just collect data; its core value is using AI to identify specific issues (e.g., misplaced items, damaged inventory, out-of-stock locations) and then suggesting next steps, making the data immediately actionable for warehouse staff. Critical System Integration: For successful real-world adoption, the AI platform must integrate seamlessly with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and cloud platforms, ensuring the visual intelligence updates the enterprise system of record effectively. AI for Operational Efficiency: By automating data collection and analysis, the technology shifts labor away from tedious inventory tasks, allowing personnel to focus on high-value activities, leading to significant gains in operational efficiency and inventory accuracy. Industry Validation of Innovation: Recognition through awards like CB Insights' AI 100 and various Supply Chain Partner awards validates that Gather AI's approach is recognized as a leading, commercially viable, and impactful NextGen Supply Chain technology. Learn More About Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications Sankalp Arora Gather AI Gather AI | Linkedin Gather AI | YouTube Case Studies Gather AI Capabilities 2025 AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman Gathering Inventory Data with Sankalp Arora Autonomous Data: Gather AI's Warehouse Vision The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Why does setting boundaries feel so hard even when you know they're healthy?In this video, Dr. Kelly Kessler explains why boundary-setting isn't a willpower problem, but often a nervous system response shaped by earlier experiences of safety, belonging, and connection. You'll learn why guilt, anxiety, and overthinking can appear after setting a boundary, and how to stay grounded in your truth without abandoning yourself. If you struggle with people-pleasing, boundary guilt, or fear of disappointing others, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening in your body and how to build self-trust.Connect with KellyIf this conversation resonated with you and you're ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, there are a few ways to continue the journey.

Have a business idea but not sure where to start? Or maybe you've launched your business but need support building a stronger foundation.On this episode of Full Circle, host Ms. Wanda talks with Shayla Walker, founder and CEO of Sistah Soul Brunch & Mixer, about the Venture Soul Entrepreneurship Program—a new initiative designed to support early-stage Black entrepreneurs.This hands-on program is designed for individuals who are in the ideation phase or within their first one to two years of business and are ready to strengthen their strategy, skills, and network.Running March through July, Venture Soul brings entrepreneurs together for nine interactive workshops covering essential business topics including:• Branding and marketing strategy• Leveraging technology and AI • Accessing business loans and funding opportunities• Building sustainable business systemsBy learning directly from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, participants will also gain valuable networking opportunities and mentorship while building relationships with other entrepreneurs on a similar journey.The program culminates in a Business Showcase & Mixer, where participants will pitch their businesses and compete for support in their next stage of growth.Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their businesses at the 4th Annual Sistah Soul Brunch & Mixer this summer, gaining exposure to potential clients, collaborators, and community supporters.If you're ready to move your business idea forward, this program was created with you in mind.Applications are open now, but space is limited.Apply today:sistahsoulbrunch.org

Academy alum Marisol Bello of The Housing Narrative Lab joins Dave to share how she made the shift from command and control to serve and support. Are you at an inflection point? Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy are open until Friday, March 20th. Visit the Coaching for Leaders Academy page to apply.

Robert Lange, founding researcher at Sakana AI, joins Tim to discuss *Shinka Evolve* — a framework that combines LLMs with evolutionary algorithms to do open-ended program search. The core claim: systems like AlphaEvolve can optimize solutions to fixed problems, but real scientific progress requires co-evolving the problems themselves.GTC is coming, the premier AI conference, great opportunity to learn about AI. NVIDIA and partners will showcase breakthroughs in physical AI, AI factories, agentic AI, and inference, exploring the next wave of AI innovation for developers and researchers. Register for virtual GTC for free, using my link and win NVIDIA DGX Spark (https://nvda.ws/4qQ0LMg)• Why AlphaEvolve gets stuck — it needs a human to hand it the right problem. Shinka tries to invent new problems automatically, drawing on ideas from POET, PowerPlay, and MAP-Elites quality-diversity search.• The *architecture* of Shinka: an archive of programs organized as islands, LLMs used as mutation operators, and a UCB bandit that adaptively selects between frontier models (GPT-5, Sonnet 4.5, Gemini) mid-run. The credit-assignment problem across models turns out to be genuinely hard.• Concrete results — state-of-the-art circle packing with dramatically fewer evaluations, second place in an AtCoder competitive programming challenge, evolved load-balancing loss functions for mixture-of-experts models, and agent scaffolds for AIME math benchmarks.• Are these systems actually thinking outside the box, or are they parasitic on their starting conditions? When LLMs run autonomously, "nothing interesting happens." Robert pushes back with the stepping-stone argument — evolution doesn't need to extrapolate, just recombine usefully.• The AI Scientist question: can automated research pipelines produce real science, or just workshop-level slop that passes surface-level review? Robert is honest that the current version is more co-pilot than autonomous researcher.• Where this lands in 5-20 years — Robert's prediction that scientific research will be fundamentally transformed, and Tim's thought experiment about alien mathematical artifacts that no human could have conceived.Robert Lange: https://roberttlange.com/---TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction: Robert Lange, Sakana AI and Shinka Evolve00:04:15 AlphaEvolve's Blind Spot: Co-Evolving Problems with Solutions00:09:05 Unknown Unknowns, POET, and Auto-Curricula for AI Science00:14:20 MAP-Elites and Quality-Diversity: Shinka's Evolutionary Architecture00:28:00 UCB Bandits, Mutations and the Vibe Research Vision00:40:00 Scaling Shinka: Meta-Evolution, Democratisation and the Three-Axis Model00:47:10 Applications, ARC-AGI and the Future of Work00:57:00 The AI Scientist and the Human Co-Pilot: Who Steers the Search?01:06:00 AI Scientist v2, Slop Critique and the Future of Scientific Publishing---REFERENCES:paper:[00:03:30] ShinkaEvolve: Towards Open-Ended And Sample-Efficient Program Evolutionhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2509.19349[00:04:15] AlphaEvolve: A Coding Agent for Scientific and Algorithmic Discoveryhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2506.13131[00:06:30] Darwin Godel Machine: Open-Ended Evolution of Self-Improving Agentshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2505.22954[00:09:05] Paired Open-Ended Trailblazer (POET)https://arxiv.org/abs/1901.01753[00:10:00] PowerPlay: Training an Increasingly General Problem Solver by Continually Searching for the Simplest Still Unsolvable Problemhttps://arxiv.org/abs/1112.5309[00:10:40] Automated Capability Discovery via Foundation Model Self-Explorationhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2502.07577[00:15:30] Illuminating Search Spaces by Mapping Elites (MAP-Elites)https://arxiv.org/abs/1504.04909[00:47:10] Automated Design of Agentic Systems (ADAS)https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.08435PDF : https://app.rescript.info/api/sessions/b8a9dcf60623657c/pdf/downloadTranscript: https://app.rescript.info/public/share/SDOD_3oXOcli3zTqcAtR8eibT5U3gam84oo4KRtI-Vk

Stressed out students are struggling to pay rent, buy food and take the bus to class because their student loan applications are still not processed, weeks after courses began. But Studylink says nearly all the applications made before the cut off date have been approved - and it's tracking better than last year. Lauren Crimp reports.

Has achievement become too connected to your self-worth? You'll want to hear this! This week, I'm joined by Shirley Yang Crutchfield, an internationally award winning artist whose powerful, gold-leafed works draw on art history, fashion, contemporary heroines and her own entrepreneurial journey. Our conversation dives deep into the healing + transformative power of the creative process, including the exact moment art saved Shirley during a season of major change and grief. We talk about her identity evolution from entrepreneurship to motherhood, to now becoming a master of her craft without feeling the need to optimize achievement over fulfillment. If you're feeling lost or disempowered, this episode will connect you back to your spark, undo old patterns no longer serving you, and own your inner goddess!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to internationally award winning artist, Shirley Yang Crutchfield! 03:05 How does the creative process bring out your power? 06:45 What makes art so commemorative of who we are? 10:05 How to master any craft that you resonate with. 14:05 What is the healing power of art + tapping into your creativity? 18:55 The role grief plays in the healing and creative process. 20:35 How to undo old patterns of achievement. 26:50 What is the best way to invest in your personal growth? 29:40 What to do when you're feeling lost or don't know who you are yet. 31:40 How to reconnect with yourself after seasons of change. 36:00 The story behind our collaborative art piece. 40:55 How do you turn your journey or your story into art? 46:15 How to support Shirley's art (+ potentially get a piece of your own!) 48:50 Celebrating Shirley's Powerhouse moment of pausing and allowing herself to celebrate.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about Shirley HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Join the waitlist for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Shirley: @shirley Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

"Don't get left behind!" It feels like every post trying to sell you on a product relies on fear in order to make the sale. The idea of marketing to "pain points" as they say in the biz, is not entirely wrong since we do in-fact want to provide solutions for real needs. But where things go a step too far is trying to create problems in order to sell the solution. As a coffee shop, you have an opportunity to build your resiliency toward these tactics to make sober-minded decisions and you also have the opportun ity to apply that same steady and genuine approach to how you see and treat your staff and customers.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about how to become grounded and intentional in a sea of marketing so you decide based on knowledge of need rather than imagined fear.  APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!  KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS  Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP®  1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related Episodes:  SHIFT BREAK: Making Sense of Marketing Promises SHIFT BREAK: The Best Marketing Strategy 485: Your Shop vs The Industry – How to Free Yourself From Dependency

What if many chronic symptoms aren't signs that something is broken—but signals from a nervous system that has learned to stay in danger mode?In this episode, Dr. Kelly Kessler, DPT sits down with neuroplastic symptom practitioner, hormone expert, and licensed acupuncturist Ali Damron to explore the powerful connection between stress, the nervous system, and physical symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance.Together they unpack how cortisol, suppressed emotions, and nervous system patterns can contribute to neuroplastic conditions—including chronic back pain—and why shifting from “danger mode” to “safety mode” can change how the body experiences symptoms.You'll learn how language around health shapes healing, why many people unknowingly outsource their inner authority, and how reconnecting with your body's signals can become a powerful path toward recovery.If you've ever wondered why symptoms persist even when tests look normal, this conversation will open a new way of understanding the mind–body connection.Connect with Ali: www.alidamron.com/consultswww.alidamron.com/anxietywww.alidamron.com/healnowConnect with KellyIf this conversation resonated with you and you're ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, there are a few ways to continue the journey.

Comme beaucoup de gens aujourd'hui, Yzabel s'inscrit sur une application de rencontre. Elle échange avec un homme qui se présente comme neurochirurgien, entre Los Angeles et l'Europe. Les messages deviennent quotidiens, la relation s'intensifie, ils se parlent en vidéo et ses amies le voient aussi. Tout semble réel. Jusqu'au moment où des incohérences apparaissent, puis une demande d'argent. Peu à peu, Yzabel comprend que l'homme dont elle est tombée amoureuse n'existe pas : son identité, son visage et même ses vidéos ont été utilisés pour créer une illusion parfaite. Pour comprendre ce qui lui est arrivé, elle décide d'enquêter et part à Istanbul rencontrer le véritable médecin...Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

China says it believes artificial intelligence in military applications should be human-led. Defense ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said China opposes any attempt to leverage AI superiority to pursue absolute military dominance or undermine the sovereignty and territorial security of other nations.

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A short sharp and quick chat with the 2026 Zanda McDonald Award Winners.2026 Winners:Karn Dhaliwal (NZ): Founder and owner of Ohinewai Harvest Ltd and Dhaliwal Ag Ltd in Waikato, recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to horticulture.Bryce Neyland (AU): A civil engineer for Select Harvests in New South Wales, focused on large-scale, transformative rural developments and almond orchard infrastructure.Bryce Neyland, 35, from Gol Gol in New South Wales, is a civil engineer for Select Harvests, leading projects across their almond orchards and processing facility. Combining a farming background with strong engineering and project management expertise, he manages large scale, transformative rural developments.Karn Dhaliwal, 32, from Te Hoe in Waikato, is the founder and owner of Ohinewai Harvest Ltd and Dhaliwal Ag Ltd. He has built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry and commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation in horticulture.Zanda McDonald Award Chairman Shane McManaway said both winners demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strong vision for the future of the primary industries. Rabobank Community Fund!Applications for the 2026 Rabobank Community Fund close on 15 March.If you're part of a local group, community initiative, or organisation looking to make an impact, this could be the opportunity to bring your idea to life.Learn more and apply via rabobank.com.au.

Ranking the best coffee shops in the world is a task that sounds like a neat idea! That is until you realize the sheer impossibility of such a task not to mention the cognitive dissonance required to pretend like the results of such a ranking are in any way definitive  or substantive. The world of coffee shops thrives on professional pursuits related to criteria anchored in locality and the nuance of that community's values.  On today's episode we will be talking about what we can learn from the World's best rankings stated criteria for cafe judging and why we, our staff, and our customers are the only ones who can truly decide on whether or not the criteria they allegedly consider are actually being carried out in ways that objective and meaningful. I will also add a few things they do not consider that are glaringly omitted but crucial to the quality of any shop.  The listed criteria we are told is considered but not told what it means.   -Quality of coffee -Barista Expertise -Customer Service -Innovation -Ambience and atmosphere -Sustainability practices -Food and pastry quality -Consistency -Community Left out:  Regular customer experience of the above criteria Staff experience of the shop and leadership    Related Episodes: 485: Your Shop vs The Industry – How to Free Yourself From Dependency Your peers are not your Customers   KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS 2026! Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min     

In this episode, host and Founder of Dear FoundHer..., Lindsay Pinchuk, gets real with you about a bump in the road, one of the more relatable real founder stories she's lived through: losing a key team member right when you need them most.Lindsay spent three months onboarding and investing in her new VA, only to receive an email saying she was done with no notice, no transition. As someone who is actively managing rapid growth and navigating the scaling challenges that come with running a small business solo, this hit hard. And she wants to talk about it, because she knows so many of you are in the same boat when it comes to managing teams and finding the right support.Here's what we cover in this episode:• The full story: What happened with the VA and what it really means to leave a small business owner without notice• Why managing teams as a solopreneur is one of the hardest parts of scaling challenges no one warns you about• What's changing on the podcast this month (and why it's actually a good thing)• Lindsay's 5-tip framework for pivoting with purpose when your plan suddenly changesSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Get on the waitlist for Lindsay's mastermind, Marketing Made Simple for Small Business. Applications for the new cohort open soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most creatives think the answer is just working harder. More hours, more shoots, more hustle. But if your business looks the same as it did a year ago, the problem isn't your effort — it's what you're doing with it.In this episode, we're breaking down the real reason creative businesses stay stuck, and it has nothing to do with talent. We cover three shifts that actually move the needle — why you can't get consistent results from inconsistent marketing, why the old playbook stops working as the industry evolves, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make as a creative business owner.If your Feb 2026 looks a lot like your Feb 2025, this one's for you.——Want to build a 6-figure business foundation with us in just 6 weeks?Applications for Round 15 of the 6-Week Creativ Rise Mastermind are open… and they close this Wednesday.Round 15 starts March 15th.If your creative business still feels like you're guessing your way through pricing, offers, marketing, and sales, this is exactly what the Mastermind was built to solve.Inside the 6-Week Creativ Rise Mastermind, we work with photographers, filmmakers, social media managers, and creators to install the real systems behind a six-figure creative business. The frameworks that lead to consistent $10K+ months. From structuring offers and pricing properly, to building marketing that brings the right clients in, to learning how to confidently close higher value deals.This program has now helped 416 creative businesses, and collectively they've generated over $136M in revenue after implementing these strategies.But what makes each round powerful isn't just the frameworks. It's the people.Round 15 is already filling with an incredible group of creatives. Brand content teams stepping in to build stronger systems. Wedding photographers repositioning into higher-end markets. Creatives already doing $80K–$100K who want better leverage and scalability. And others who know their talent is there, but their business structure hasn't caught up yet.We intentionally cap each round at 35 businesses so the experience stays personal, strategic, and focused on real implementation.Once those spots are filled, applications close.If you're ready to stop operating your business on guesswork and finally build something scalable, make sure you apply before the deadline this Wednesday.→ Apply here: www.creativrise.com——Free Tools & Trainings:→ Pricing Calculator: https://www.creativrise.com/pricingcalculator→ Pitching Masterclass Course: https://www.creativrise.com/pitchingmasterclass→ Sales Call Formula Course: https://www.creativrise.com/offers/RM2ZPtZx/checkout→ Productivity Course: https://www.creativrise.com/productivity→ Money Management Training: https://www.creativrise.com/moneytraining→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: https://www.creativrise.com/inquiryform——Listen & Subscribe:→ Apple Podcasts: apple.co/creativrise→ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/creativrise——Follow Along:→ Instagram: @creativrise | @joeyspeers | @christyjspeers

durée : 00:03:18 - Un monde connecté - par : François Saltiel - À quelques jours du premier tour des élections municipales, le service d'information du gouvernement et des associations engagées dans la citoyenneté nouent des partenariats avec des applications comme Hppn, Tinder ou WeWard pour tenter de séduire une cible jeune.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the opening of the application period for the city of Chicago's summer youth employment program, which now is called "Chicago Youth Works."

If you've ever caught yourself saying "it's fine" about something that clearly isn't, this episode is going to hit. Maybe it's staying in contact with your ex because it's "temporary." Maybe it's continuing to sleep with them, keep their hoodie, answer their late-night texts, or stay in a living situation that drains you because "it won't be forever." On the surface, it feels mature. Low drama. Logical. But underneath? It's costing you energy, confidence, and momentum toward your Bigger & Better Life. In this episode, we unpack why "it's fine" is often just settling in disguise and how that mindset quietly keeps you from feeling lit up right now. I'll walk you through the shift that changes everything: becoming open to micro upgrades. The small, immediate decisions that elevate your present moment instead of waiting for some future version of your life to finally feel good. If you're tired of surviving the in-between and ready to stop postponing your own joy, this conversation will challenge you, and show you what's actually possible starting today. Applications for the Bigger and Better Life Mastermind is Open: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/biggerbetterlifemastermind/

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Jakob Emerson, “Lawmakers introduce bill to reverse Medicaid cuts, expand Medicare benefits,” March 2, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-reverse-medicaid-cuts-expand-medicare-benefits/, Becker's Healthcare. Arielle Zionts and Sarah Jane Tribble, “States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans,” March 3, 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/states-rural-health-transformation-plans/, CBS News. Caroline Hudson, “Hospitals do the math on upcoming ACA coverage losses,” March 3, 2026, https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh-uhs-hca-tenet-aca-exchange-enrollment/, Modern Healthcare. Sydney Roach, “Juniata College is planning a rural health collaborative in Huntingdon County with federal funding,” March 3, 2026, https://radio.wpsu.org/2026-03-03/juniata-college-rural-health-collaborative-huntingdon-county-federal-funding, WPSU. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

Federal employees' retirement applications are continuing to flood the Office of Personnel Management. In February, another 31,000 retirement claims entered the agency's systems. That puts OPM's Retirement Services center at yet another record high of pending applications — now reaching above 65,000 cases with pensions that are yet-to-be finalized. That's an 88% increase since OPM's inventory last October, when retirements from the deferred resignation program first began trickling in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A nine-week downtown market is returning to Washougal this summer, and the city is looking for vendors to help bring it to life. The Washougal Community Market will run June 5 through July 31 at Reflection Plaza, featuring agriculture vendors, artisan goods, prepared foods, authors, and musicians. City officials say the expansion follows strong community support during the pilot season and is part of Washougal's effort to support small businesses and build a stronger downtown gathering place. Information provided by the city of Washougal. Learn more and read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/city-of-washougal-seeking-vendors-for-2026-community-market-season/ #Washougal #CommunityMarket #ClarkCountyWA #LocalBusiness #FarmersMarket #DowntownWashougal #PNWEvents

OpenAI just opened its largest office outside San Francisco, in downtown Bellevue, Wash. GeekWire was there on day one to tour the space. Chatting inside the OpenAI game room, we share our observations about the Mad Men-meets-Pacific Northwest aesthetic, which features open floor plans and lots of common areas, and try to figure out what it all says about OpenAI's culture. Plus, we talk with Vijaye Raji, the former Statsig CEO who is now OpenAI's CTO of applications, about Codex, infrastructure, hiring, and the evolution and growth of Silicon Valley tech giants in the region. In our final segment, it's the return of the GeekWire trivia challenge, with a question focusing on one of the earliest tech giants to establish an outpost in the Seattle area. Related Story: Inside OpenAI’s new Bellevue office: A swanky statement about AI’s impact on the Seattle region Upcoming Event: Agents of Transformation, March 24. With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Academy alum Bill Mayo joins Dave to share how he improved his listening skills — both at work and at home. Applications to the Coaching for Leaders Academy will be open March 13th – March 20th. To receive an early invitation or to apply, visit the Coaching for Leaders Academy page.

If you're someone who wants to feel more empowered around your finances and get your assets together, this conversation is for you! Today, I speak with KK Hart, a sought-after strategic investor, advisor, and seasoned entrepreneur with experience building, investing in, and scaling multi-million dollar brands! KK is here to share her wisdom on how women can build true wealth, legacy, and freedom, no matter what stage of life they're in right now. Our conversation will empower you with the tools you need to take ownership of your money, create real cash flow through asset management, and set yourself up for long-term success. Get ready to operate at a higher level of abundance and build the life of your dreams!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Get your assets together with today's guest, KK Hart! 04:45 What does authentic success look like? 10:20 The biggest things that block business owners from freedom. 16:20 First steps of building your assets from the ground up. 20:15 Why it's never too late to start building wealth. 26:30 How can women empower themselves through their finances? 30:30 What to know before you acquire a business. 35:45 What is changing about the world and about business? 40:15 How to heal from past versions of yourself. 47:20 The connection between mindset and business. 50:50 What are women getting wrong about where our true power lies? 57:50 Celebrating KK's Powerhouse moment of showing up despite the grief.   RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more about KK Hart HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Join the waitlist for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW KK: @kkhartinc Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

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This week’s guest is David Williams, CIO of Buztel, a large local law firm. He tells us about how lawyers are using AI, what’s allowed, what’s not allowed, and the implications thereof.

We are talking with Elicia Garske, a 2022 recipient of the Harrison Goodall Fellowship. Elicia shares her project, a summer program to connect skilled preservation contractors with young adults interested in learning more about this line of work. Join us to hear how her project unfolded and what lessons she learned along the way. Applications for this year's fellowship are due March 16th. Learn more at https://historictrades.org/goodall/

Breaking into investment banking from a non-target university isn't easy — especially after 150+ applications, months of rejection, and zero connections. In this student testimonial, Kitty shares how she went from studying politics at the University of Birmingham to landing offers from UBS, Lazard, and Rothschild. From struggling with confidence to facing non-target fears head-on, this is the real story behind breaking into investment banking as a student. Segments  01:19 – Music vs Finance  03:04 – Why University of Birmingham?  03:34 – Switching from Politics to Finance  04:05 – When Banking Became Real  05:27 – Why She Joined Academy  06:55 – Networking Strategy  07:45 – 150+ Applications  08:33 – First Interview Breakthrough  10:44 – Offers from UBS, Lazard & Rothschild  11:58 – Advice to Students Check out WSO Academy — the prep that has helped thousands break into high finance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Focusing on numbers above guest experience may actually prevent you from achieving the numbers you need to sustain your business long term. Yet still people insist on creating environments in the shop that turn customers into marks to be worked for the sake to extracting as much out of them each interaction as possible so we can see average tickets rise and celebrate record days. In this case, the means to the end truly matters.  On today's episode we will be talking about how to recognize this almost reflexive and default setting cafes fall into, how to foster true service and hospitality, and why we need to focus more on the guest experience with genuine care.    KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS 2026! Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  SHIFT BREAK! The Difference Between Numbers and Quality Numbers in The Cafe SHIFT BREAK: When Numbers Lie SHIFT BREAK! Embracing the Meaning of Money SHIFT BREAK: Adjusting Our View of Labor Cost  

In today's episode, we're breaking down the six business decisions that took us from guessing our way through freelance work… to building multiple six-figure creative businesses as photographers, filmmakers and brand builders.These aren't “work harder” tactics. These are real decisions we made inside these areas of business:Offers & PricingBrandingNetworkingMarketingSalesScalingFrom turning a $3,000 video into a $20,000 solution…To holding our ground on a $65,000 deal…To learning that what you call yourself determines who hires you…Each of these moments reshaped how we operate as business owners.And they're decisions you can make too.If you're tired of inconsistent income, unclear positioning, or feeling like you're working harder without real momentum — this episode will give you real life decisions you can copy to think differently about your creative business.And if you're ready to build these 6 pillars the right way - Applications for Round 15 of the 6-Week Creativ Rise Mastermind are now open. As normal, a ton of the spots got taken right away by the waitlist.Here's what we help you implement each week:Week 1: Bulletproofing Your Offers & PricingWeek 2: Mastering Your Brand StrategyWeek 3: Building A Profitable NetworkWeek 4: Building Out The Get Booked Marketing SystemWeek 5: 6 Figure Sales StrategyWeek 6: The 6 Figure Scale Plan For Your Time, Money & SystemsChristy and Joey will personally coach and guide you through all 6 pillars so you can build your own 6 figure business foundation - and it's done alongside 34 other businesses. We are all in on tight community at Creativ Rise.Weekly module drops, weekly coaching calls, pod accountability groups, 24/7 access to Christy and Joey and a community you'll love.Apply now at www.creativrise.comWe start March 15th!Free Tools & Trainings:→ Pricing Calculator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.creativrise.com/pricingca...→ Pitching Masterclass Coursehttps://www.creativrise.com/pitchingmasterclass→ Sales Call Formula Coursehttps://www.creativrise.com/offers/RM2ZPtZx/checkout→ Productivity Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.creativrise.com/productiv...→ Money Management Training: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.creativrise.com/moneytrai...→ Fix Your Inquiry Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.creativrise.com/inquiryfo...Listen & Subscribe:→ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apple.co/creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠open.spotify.com/show/creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Along:→ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@creativrise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@joeyspeers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@christyjspeers⁠

If you're thinking about a 2027 golf trip across the pond, you've likely noticed the noise.Deadlines. Openings. Applications. Limited tee sheets. Ryder Cup. The Open. It can all start to feel like a race before you've even settled on a plan.In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide a clear-eyed update on where things stand with 2027 planning, particularly for The Old Course, Muirfield, Royal County Down, and Royal Portrush.We discuss what's different about this booking cycle, why certain windows are more condensed than in years past, and how major events are shaping demand.More importantly, we share perspective from the planning side: what truly requires urgency, where flexibility creates opportunity, and how to approach the process without letting it overshadow the excitement.The goal isn't to add to the noise. It's to replace it with clarity.If 2027 is on your radar, this conversation will help you understand the landscape and move forward with confidence.Additional ResourcesThe Complete Guide to 2027 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England

Today we are surrounded by content and it is expected of every customer facing brand to strive to create a brand persona and content to reinforce your values and attract others who share those things. The bi-product of this dearth of content is the underlying sense of anxiety, disconnect, and lack of grounding as it seems the more we produce and consume, the emptier we feel.  Today on Shift Break we will talk about the shift needed today in a sea of content if we are truly going to make meaningful progress.   APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!  KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS  Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP®  1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related Episodes:  502: Creating Meaningful Coffee Experiences SHIFT BREAK: Rest and Meaningful Work 505: Maintaining Excellence in the Everyday Work of Coffee Shops w/ Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

Every affiliate application is a tiny fork in the road. Approve the right people and your program gets stronger. Approve the wrong ones and you get refunds, brand headaches, and a whole lot of noise. In today's episode, I'm sharing my approval criteria for screening affiliate applications, plus the exact process we use to make decisions quickly and consistently. You'll learn what to look for, what to ignore, and how to handle the "maybe" applicants without turning your program into the Wild West.   Links Mentioned in this Episode Your Affiliate Launch Coach

In this episode of The Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin tackles a question many feeding specialists quietly wrestle with:Why can two therapists treat the same child — and achieve completely different outcomes?The answer isn't more techniques. It's clinical reasoning.Hallie dives into the complexity of pediatric feeding therapy, unpacking why progress often stalls when clinicians focus on surface-level feeding skills instead of identifying the primary systems driving a child's feeding patterns. She challenges therapists to move beyond siloed thinking and into an integrated, systems-based approach that transforms therapy outcomes.This conversation marks a powerful shift — from simply treating feeding challenges to stepping into clinical leadership.If you've ever wondered why some cases feel stuck… or why therapy timelines stretch longer than expected… this episode will sharpen your lens and elevate your practice. WHAT YOU'LL UNCOVER

When you build a trust through serving people with sincerity and passion, those same people support and uplift you. In the business of the coffee shop, those kinds of relationships are the life giving force that carries owners through the ups and downs of ownership. Today we get to talk to two of our industry's sweetest people whose cafe is built on this very thing.  I am so happy to welcome to the show, Patti and Jesse Ventura of Lontra Coffee! Patti and Jesse Ventura are a husband and wife team and the founders of Lontra Coffee. What began as a shared passion for specialty coffee turned into a journey of building their own company. They have dedicated themselves to creating intentional experiences and spaces that are rooted in quality and hospitality.  After opening their first location in Downtown Los Angeles, they are now expanding and continuing to learn and grow as owners and operators. Their mission is connecting through coffee and allowing Lontra to be a space that feels like home to everyone.      KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS! Are you a coffee shop owner looking to join a community of other owners to help bring perspective, insight, encouragement, and accountability in a well curated setting?  Then you need to apply to join Key holder Coaching Groups!  Applications are now open for Spring 2026 Cohort: Click below to learn more:  APPLY TO KEY HOLDER COACHING GROUPS     KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min    Related episodes:  563: Founder Friday! w/ Jared Linzmeier of Ruby Coffee Roaster Founder Friday! w/ Rachel Lehman of Crema Coffee Roasters in Nashville, TN 337: Founder Friday w/ Diana Martinez of Cafe Calle, Los Angeles SPECIAL! | PART 1 Coffee Fest LA! 2024 w/ Shanita Nicholas of Sip and Sonder + Elisa Hoyos and Leo Abularach of Picaresca Barra de Cafe  

How do you make a brand your own? I'm joined by Alexis Stetler, the owner & creative director of Whxte Atelier, a modern fine jewelry brand rooted in meaning, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury. Today, we talk about Alexis's internal and external journey of buying Whxte, what her process looked like behind making such a huge decision, and how her creative vision is now expanding the brand post-acquisition. We explore what it looks like to build a business with intention as a single mom, and how to bring your vision to life by tapping into your intuition and creativity. Alexis also shares her favorite spiritual shifts to help you fully commit to the woman you want to become and overcome the limiting beliefs that keep you playing safe.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Welcome to the podcast, Alexis Stetler, the owner of Whxte Atelier! 03:35 What made you take the leap to buy a business? 07:30 Advice for women going through a massive decision. 10:00 Spiritual shifts to support yourself through the gap. 13:55 When is the moment of exact certainty and clarity? 15:50 What motherhood teaches us about entrepreneurship. 19:30 How can motherhood make you better at business? 22:15 Ways to support yourself through hard moments when you're trying to do it all. 27:05 A BTS peek at my collaboration piece with Whxte Atelier. 30:05 What is the story behind the Phoenix Ring? 36:25 How to creatively evolve a brand post-acquisition. 39:40 How does your intuition and inner voice influence your creativity? 45:20 Celebrating Alexis's Powerhouse moment of living out her dream.   RESOURCES + LINKS Shop your new favorite piece at Whxte Atelier HERE!   Applications for our Spring 2026 Expanders Retreat are now LIVE - apply HERE!   Join the waitlist for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Whxte Atelier: @whxteatelier Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

The Akashic Guidance for March is here, and it may surprise you. With change moving quickly for many of us, the Akashic Records offer a different perspective for this month. The image that comes through is the swan. Beneath the surface, there is a lot of movement and adjustment, but on the surface, we are invited to move without rush, with steadiness, elegance, and clarity. "The energy has shifted," Ashley channels. And with that shift comes the most powerful choice available to you right now: where you place your energy. It may feel as though you don't have a choice, but you do. Where your attention goes matters. What you focus on shapes how this moment is lived. This episode is a timely mid–eclipse season check-in, offering perspective, grounding, and a clear reminder of where your agency truly lies. Enjoy. Applications for The North Node are Open - 2 spots left The Clearing, new workshop, is available today inside GUIDED. * * * * * * * * * * * *  APPLY for The North Node beginning March 4th The GUIDED Membership: Awaken Your Inner Guide — workshops, live satsang, tools and community all in one place. BOOK Journey Home Akashic Records Reading with Faith O'Higgins  Path to Home on iOS Path to Home on Android How to do the Line Activation  Receive a FREE Line Activation  SHOP Juuso's Paintings  Learn more about our work, offerings, and upcoming events at alnwithin.com Follow on Instagram @alnwithin and TikTok @alnwithin